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February 14, 2011

Chad McCumbee Kicks Off 2011 Season with Top-10 at Daytona

February 14, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 14, 2011) - Chad McCumbee and his No. 1 Ford team got the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season off on the right foot with an eighth-place finish in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway Saturday evening.

Race strategy seemed to be the name of the game for McCumbee and his Andy Belmont Racing team and it was something they started even before the drop of the green flag. McCumbee relinquished the 28th starting position to bring his Ford down pit road, which resulted in him, along with a few other teams using the same strategy, to start from the back of the 43 car field.

"You have to be patient," explained McCumbee. "With so many rookies and the inexperience in the field you are watching some scary stuff sometimes. You just never know what is going to happen, so we decided to play it safe for the beginning of the race and let some of the action play out."

It didn't take long for the action to get started as the first caution of the night came out on lap seven. The team took the early yellow as an opportunity to short pit for fuel only. It was a strategy call that would prove to be beneficial for McCumbee as it was his only stop of the night.

The green flag brought the field back to racing on lap nine and McCumbee took the restart from the 22nd position. It didn't take long for the pit strategy to pay off as a lap 19 caution brought several cars to pit road for service. McCumbee kept his Ford on the track and moved into the seventh position.

On the lap 22 restart, McCumbee looked to make a move on the outside but got shuffled back to 16th in only one lap. For the next 43 laps, McCumbee patiently bided his time strategically moving up to the 12th position by the halfway point on lap 40.

The red flag came out on lap 46 after Chad Hackenbracht's No. 58 crashed in turn 4, flipping against the wall. The delay gave McCumbee and his ABR team an opportunity to discuss their strategy for the final shoot-out to the finish.

Several cars decided to come down pit road after the yellow came out to get the field back rolling. McCumbee kept his No. 1 Ford on the track, moving into the ninth position for the lap 51 restart. For the next 10 laps McCumbee reported to his Andy Belmont Racing crew that he was "just riding" to get himself in position to compete for the win.

The final caution of the day came out on lap 64 for a nine car wreck, setting up a shoot-out to the checkered flag. As had been the case for most of the race, passing proved to be difficult. McCumbee held his line on the bottom of the track for the final laps of the race and crossed the finish line in eighth place.

"I am really happy with our run today," said McCumbee. "That finish puts us on the podium among the guys that are going to run for the championship all year. You want to go out there and try to win, but in a race like this you just have to be conservative all race long. Having team owners like Andy and Jennifer Belmont that want to come hire a driver, that's pretty special. It was a good start to the year and we will go do it again in Talladega in a couple of months."

Team Owner Andy Belmont was also very happy with their top-10 finish in the premier event of the ARCA Racing Series season.

"Today was a great start for the No. 1 team and our championship run. To come out of here with a whole race car, there isn't a mark on it, means a lot. We will go home and buff on it and get ready for Talladega. I am excited for the 2011 season."

McCumbee and his team will have some time off before continuing their championship run at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, April 15th for 250 miles of racing action.

Sean Corr, Empire Racing Overcome Adversity At Daytona For Solid Finish

February 14, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 14, 2011) - There’s an old saying that hard work equals reward. While that phrase may be a little bit of an understatement for Empire Racing and driver Sean Corr this past Saturday at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (DIS), the team was still able to produce a solid finish in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

Frustrated with the performance of their No. 82 Ford Fusion following the three-day open ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards test in January, the Mooresville, North Carolina-based team put a countless number of hours into the 2011 ARCA Racing Series season-opener.

When the first practice concluded last Thursday afternoon, Corr climbed from his machine satisfied with the vast improvement of his race car from just a month prior. Despite being nestled mid-pack overall during the four-hour practice session on Thursday, the team was quick to point out that they chose not to draft, while others did.

“The car is better, a lot better,” said Corr, a native of Goshen, New York. “John (Bellesfield, team manager), Richard (Johns, crew chief) and the team put a lot of sweat into the car over the past couple of weeks and it showed after the first lap of practice.”

In qualifying on Friday, Corr maneuvered the 27^th fastest time placing his Empire Racing into the starting grid for the second consecutive year at the “World Center of Racing.” The team was relieved on the run as the field was one of the tightest in ARCA history at the 2.5-mile superspeedway.

“I’m okay with where we’re starting,” added Corr. “Of course, we would have liked to have been closer to the front, but we made the show and that’s important! Now in Happy Hour, we’ll focus on drafting, so I know how the car will perform during the race.”

On Saturday morning, Corr thundered his John Corr-owned automobile into the seventh fastest lap overall with a time of 48.398 seconds or 185.958 miles per hour. Corr was one of five Ford Fusions to place into the top-10 during the forty-five minute practice session at DIS.

When the green flag dropped on Saturday afternoon for the race, Corr wasted no time moving the field and when the caution waived on lap four, Corr moved into the 21^st position.

On the restart, Corr drafted his way into the 17^th position where he hovered until he made a pit stop during the event’s second caution on lap 19. The quick pit stop put their driver back into competition solidly in the top-20 and ready to maneuver back to the front.

Unfortunately for the Corr, his Ford Fusion struggled in the single-car draft, unable to gain the speed needed to move through the field.

Resting in the top-25 with 16 laps remaining, Corr brilliantly negotiated through the “Big One” in turn three. Escaping the carnage allowed the No. 82 Nesco / North East Fabricators / Trans Tech / Roush Yates Performance Parts Ford Fusion to move back into the top-20.

During the final green flag run of the race, the dirt late model ace was able to use the side-draft to his advantage allowing him to creep in the rundown and take the checkered flag in the 15^th position edging outside pole sitter Kyle Fowler.

Upon inspection of the team’s entry following the event, the team diagnosed a failure in a shock, which ultimately hampered Corr’s ability to have a better run.

“It was a quiet race, but we did okay,” said Corr. “The guys worked hard and we came away with a race car intact. We can go back to the shop, work on her some more and get ready for Talladega. We’ll mean business there, I promise you that.”

Corr continued, “We’ve shown that we can make this car better and we did throughout the whole week and still were able to walk-away from Daytona with a solid finish. Sure, I would have liked more, but I’m thankful for what we did accomplish. I also want to thank everyone who came on-board as marketing partners for the race. I know I’m speaking on behalf of the team that we appreciate it greatly!”

The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will take nearly an eight week pause before actions resumes at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on Friday, April 15^th, 2011 live on SPEED. There, Corr will also look to make his second consecutive superspeedway debut at the breathtaking 2.66-mile oval.

For more on Sean Corr, Empire Racing and marketing opportunities for the 2011 racing season, please visit empireracingllc.com.

About Empire Racing:

Established in 2009, Empire Racing LLC. (empireracingllc.com) is a two-tier professional Motorsports organization consisting of dirt and asphalt competition. Sean Corr, a 26-year old hailing from Goshen, New York pilots the team’s automobiles in the DIRTcar Series and Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). In 2011, the team will attempt to run for a championship in the ARCA Racing Series with aspirations of moving into the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The team is headquartered in Goshen, New York with an additional operation in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Dakoda Armstrong's Season Opener Brings Disappointment

February 14, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 14, 2011) - Dakoda Armstrong, driving the Ferrellgas/Syngenta Seeds Dodge, in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, was looking forward to redemption at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona was the only track in the 2010 season where Armstrong finished lower than 14th, finishing 33rd after wrecking early in last year’s race. After testing with his Cunningham Motorsports team at the superspeedway in January, Armstrong arrived in Daytona with great optimism for a good finish in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

The #22 team made a few adjustments to the Dodge after the open test that didn’t prove beneficial. After running 14 laps of practice and posting the 28^th speed on the speed charts, crew chief Paul Andrews and the team returned to their test set-up. After qualifying 14^th, Armstrong felt more comfortable with the car, saying, “Our time was pretty close to our test times. We went back to the set-up we had in January and the car felt much better than in practice yesterday. We should race well.”

On race day, Dakoda and the team drafted during the early morning practice session and posted the 2^nd fastest speed of the 21 cars that took to the race track. An optimistic Armstrong was ready for the racing to begin. When the green flag flew, Armstrong picked off three positions to 11^th by the completion of lap 1. He was in 10^th when the first caution flag flew on lap 4. When the green came back out on lap, with Armstrong still in 10^th in the 12 car lead draft, Dakoda began experiencing communication problems. As the problems continued, Armstrong jumped out of the draft and fell back to the back of the line to 16^th. As radio communication was restored, the second caution came out, on lap 19. Andrews called Armstrong in for 4 tires and fuel, with Armstrong telling Andrews, “The car feels good.” With most of the field coming in during this yellow, Armstrong re-started in 33^rd. Dakoda picked off positions one-by-one, settling into the 21^st spot by lap 46 when the caution came out again for another crash. With the race red-flagged, Armstrong and Andrews had plenty of time to discuss the need to pit to pull a tear-off from the windshield because of fluid leaking from the Kyle Fowler machine. After coming in to clear his windshield, Dakoda restarted on lap 51 in 19^th. The race was slowed by one final caution on lap 64, involving several cars. Armstrong made it as far forward as 14^th by lap 71, before finishing 20^th.

After the race a disappointed Armstrong commented, “We couldn’t get anyone to go with us. All of the cars I was hoping could help us were involved in the ‘big one’ on lap 64. I think this restrictor plate killed our ability to race.”

The next race for Armstrong and the #22 team will be the Talladega ARCA 250 at the historic 2.66 mile Talladega Superspeedway, where Armstrong claimed his first ARCA Series victory last April, after winning the pole. In addition to Talladega, Armstrong is working on a potential partial Camping World Truck Series season.

Rookie Joey Licata Jr. Masters Draft at Daytona

February 14, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 14, 2011) - Joey Licata, a 19 year old rookie, in his first ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race, showed what a quick learner he is, with a sixth-place finish in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200. After testing a couple of times last year in the stock cars and attending the ARCA test in Daytona in January, Licata had garnered all of the education he needed to contend for a win at the famed Daytona International Speedway. Practice and qualifying, where he ended up 19th quickest in the first practice, 11th in the final drafting practice and 25th in qualifying, didn’t show what Joey was capable of doing in the race.

With 24 laps of practice on Thursday, Joey and the Cunningham Motorsports #77 team put up a 49.10 on the speed chart, which was almost a second behind the quick time of Hal Martin. After qualifying 25^th on Friday, the team found a problem with the oil heating system that wasn’t allowing the oil to heat to optimum temperature. Saturday morning, race day brought 45 minutes for drafting practice. Joey took his WrongInc.com Dodge out for 10 laps of practice, posting the 11^th quickest speed and allowing him to get comfortable in the draft. After drafting practice, Licata commented, “I am thrilled to be with this championship team-a team of this caliber. It has been a great experience.”

Like most first timers at Daytona, Joey couldn’t believe how long the day was between drafting practice and driver introductions. As soon as he strapped his helmet on after driver intros, he was in his comfort zone. And he showed everyone what this young guy from California was all about. With all of the youthful enthusiasm of a rookie at Daytona, Licata took the green flag from the 25^th position. When the first caution flag flew on lap 4, Joey had moved to 19^th. Crew chief Jonathan Davis brought the #77 Dodge into the pits for a fuel only pit stop—the only stop of the day for the team. Coming back to the track in 36^th, Licata picked off one position after another as soon as the green flag flew. He picked up a number of spots when most of the leaders pitted under the next caution on lap 19. After the green came out on lap 22, Licata restarted in 4^th. Two laps later he made the pass for 3^rd and held on to that position, with the guidance of NASCAR veteran spotter, Tim Andrews, until the final lap. Through the next 56 laps, Joey drafted, was bump drafted (even in the corners), participated in several three and six car breakaways, sat through a red flag and contemplated the last lap of the 80 lap event. On the final lap, still in the 3^rd spot, Licata stepped out of line, expecting someone to hook up with him, to try for the race win. All alone, Licata made it even with the 2^nd place car of Chris Beuscher, but began falling back. He took his first ARCA Series checkered flag in 6^th.

After the race, an elated Licata said, “Wow, that was fun! The WrongInc.com/Cunningham Motorsports Dodge drove really, really well. If I had someone go with me, we could have won the race. I couldn’t have slept tonight if I hadn’t tried it.” Tonight Licata showed what ‘true racers’ are made of—that ever-present desire to win.

The top five finishers were Bobby Gerhart, Chris Beuscher, Matt Merrell, Ricky Carmichael and Jason Bowles. The next race for the Rookie of the Year contender is April 15 at the 2.66 mile Talladega Superspeedway for the Talladega ARCA 250. In the two months between Daytona and Talladega, Cunningham Motorsports plans to do a lot of testing in preparation for the rest of the season.

Unfortunate Tire Rub Ends Hal Martin's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 Early

February 14, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 13, 2011) - Hal Martin, otherwise known from his New Orleans roots as the "Ragin' Cajun," came to Daytona with strong hopes for a clean run at the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards inauguaral 2011 race. After an impressive outing at both the December Hoosier Tire test session, as well as the January three-day ARCA Series full test session, Martin was confident in his understanding of the new track pavement.

"I knew after working with (crew chief) John Quinn, a veteran at Daytona, that we had the right setups on the No. 55 NOLA Motorsports Toyota Camry," said Martin. " We knew that tire wear would be low, and coming into the race week, it would be all about mastering the draft and fuel management. The car was perfect, and going into both practice sessions, we knew we were a super competitive team."

Martin went on to post top 3 times in the first practice session, as well as dominating the second practice session at the top of the boards. He posted a sixth fastest qualifying time on Friday afternoon, just as the Daytona sun was going behind the stands - just behind his Venturini teammates, Kyle Fowler and Steve Arpin.

The first five laps of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 were a jockey for the 26-year-old in his second start for Venturini Motorsports, as in the fifth lap, the 94 car of Brett Hudson slammed into the wall - causing the race's first of four cautions. Restarting 5^th at lap 10, Martin settled in behind the No. 4 car of Ricky Carmichael - where he would stay in single file racing until the second caution flag at lap 18, when the No. 52 of Tom Hessert hit the wall. The team chose to pit for fuel topoff and windshield tear off.

Restarting p13 at lap 22 on the green, Martin quickly navigated the pack to hit p5 by lap 33 - remaining there until the day's third caution flag came out at lap 46. Quinn chose to bring Martin in for a right side tire change, as well as ¼ tank of fuel. Martin would restart p18 on lap 49 and progress to p15 by lap 55, where he began a successful draft behind Venturini teammate in the No. 66, Mark Thompson.

Another caution came out at lap 56 when the No. 10 wheeled by Ed Pompa hit the wall by the start/finish line. On the restart at lap 62, Martin was p14 and ready to take on the last 40 laps by drafting with teammates up to the top.

A chain reaction on Lap 64, however, sent nine cars reeling. Hal Martin, suffering a tire rub in the No. 55, began to slow on the backstretch, hailing the attention of teammate Steve Arpin in the No. 25 Mike's Hard Lemonade/Trent's Tire Toyota. When Martin's tire blew in the outside lane, Arpin tried to move inside to avoid a collision but instead caught Milka Duno and the No. 63 Citgo Lubricants Dodge.

"It was a disappointing end to such a good run this week," Martin continued. "All I can say is that we're taking what we've learned about Superspeedways to Talladega in April. It was a great overall experience, and I wish I could have wheeled the No. 55 to Victory Lane - but it happens. We have to keep going and keep racing, and I have to thank everyone at the Venturini Motorsports shop for working so hard to give us a great race car all week."

Race Breakdown: Kevin Swindell

February 14, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

Race Break Down: Kevin Swindell | No. 98 Curb Records Eddie Sharp Racing Toyota
Start: 12^th Finish: 12^th

Swindell, also coming off a big win at the 2011 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, competed at DIS for the first time in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

The 21-year-old driver started the weekend off with practice, where he was able to gain valuable experience on the recently re-paved surface. Friday afternoon, Swindell laid down a lap of 49.291 seconds (182.589 mph) in qualifying, good enough to land the No. 98 in the 12^th spot for the start of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200. Crew chief Jefferson Hodges and Swindell decided not to go out for the happy hour practice on Saturday morning and focused on race strategy taken from the information they received during the test and practice sessions.

The green flag waved on the 80-lap event on Saturday afternoon, and Swindell quickly moved into eighth position by lap 11. The yellow flag came out on lap 18 and provided a perfect opportunity for Swindell to come down pit road for his only stop of the day. The crew gave the No. 98 right-side tires and fuel, which would last the remainder of the race.

The race resumed and Swindell continued to remain calm, yet aggressive in his driving. By lap 36, Swindell held steady in the 13^th position, where he would remain when the red flag waved due to Hackenbracht’s turn four incident on lap 46. Crew chief Hodges strategized with the driver and team during the brief break in racing and decided not to come in for a pit stop.

Racing resumed, and Swindell moved up to the ninth position by lap 60. With only 20 laps to go, Hodges encouraged the young driver to remain patient.

A chain-reaction accident on lap 64 sent nine cars sprawling across the backstretch, but Swindell was clear from the incident in the ninth position.

The final restart of the night would leave a 10-lap shootout. The green flag waved on lap 70, and the top-five cars pulled away, leaving the No. 09 of Benny Gordon, No. 1 of Chad McCumbee and Swindell to play catch-up. Unfortunately, Swindell made a last-lap push to the front but did not find any help from the cars behind him. He crossed the finish line 12^th.

“It wasn’t too bad of a race,” said Swindell. “We just weren’t at the right place at the right time. We made an attempt to pick up a few spots right there on one of the restarts and got shuffled and never could recover. At the end, I tried to get a few cars behind me to go with me and pick up a few spots, but I got left hanging. We ended up in one piece, and I learned a little bit. Just not too happy.”

Race Breakdown: Jason Bowles

February 14, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

Race Break Down: Jason Bowles | No. 6 Rusty Wallace Racing Experience Eddie Sharp Racing Toyota
Start: 16^th Finish: 5^th

Bowles, coming off his 2011 NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown win, looked to compete in his first ARCA Racing Series event. He tested with ESR in January at the newly-paved track and hoped to take his knowledge from the test into the event Saturday.

In qualifying, Bowles laid down a lap of 49.368 seconds (182.304 mph), which would land him in the 16^th position for the main event on Saturday. Crew Chief David Leiner Jr. and Bowles decided to go out for happy hour practice on Saturday morning for drafting practice, which helped prepare the No. 6 for the 200-mile event later in the day.

The green flag waved on the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, and Bowles remained confident and calm among the 42 other entries. By lap 11, Bowles climbed up to the ninth. With a caution on lap 18, the No. 6 came down pit road for the lone stop of the day, taking on right-side tires and fuel.

By lap 35, Bowles moved up into the eighth position and would remain there when the red flag came out on lap 46 due to an accident involving Chad Hackenbracht’s No. 58. The team strategized and decided to stay out on the track when pit road opened based on advantageous gas mileage.

The green flag waved again, and Bowles followed the leaders, cautious of the threat of getting out of line and losing the all-important draft. By lap 66, Bowles moved his way into the sixth position as he hugged the yellow line and stayed in the draft.

On the final restart, Bowles kept his line behind fourth-place Ricky Carmichael and sailed across the finish line in fifth place.

“It was a good race,” said Bowles. “We ended up fifth, and the guys did a great job on the No. 6 Rusty Wallace Racing Experience Toyota. Unfortunately, we did not have any help there at the end. We did what we said we were going to do and road around on the yellow line toward the end. On that last restart, the guys behind us ran two-by-two for quite some time and lost the draft. The guys at Eddie Sharp Racing gave us a great car. I think that we could have gone up there and competed for the win if we had some help, but fifth place isn’t too bad. Rusty Wallace Racing Experience coming on board was a great thing, and I thank them for their help over the past two races. I hope we can put together something else and come back to race later this year.”

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February 13, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

Milka Duno's Strong Run Ends Early at Daytona

February 13, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 13, 2011) - Milka Duno had her sights set on a top-ten finish in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway when, with only 16 laps remaining, a nine-car accident brought her night to an early end.

"Milka ran a great race today," said Crew Chief Jon Wolfe. "She did exactly what we asked her to do. We were close to our goal of a top-10 finish, we just got taken out."

Duno took the green flag from the 23^rd position and wasted no time moving forward. By lap two she had already moved her No. 63 machine up to the 16^th position, but it didn't take long for things to get interesting for Duno. On lap four the first caution of the night came out when No. 94 of Brett Hudson lost a tire right in front of Duno. With some great driving, the Venezuelan-native was able to avoid Hudson's spinning car.

The field went back to green on lap seven, and Duno continued her climb to the front of the field, moving to the 14^th position by lap 18, when the second caution of the night again slowed the 43-car field. A multi-car accident occurred right in front of Duno's No. 63 Dodge. For the second time of the race, with head's-up driving and quick reflexes, Duno was able to avoid the wreck.

Crew Chief Jon Wolfe used the caution as an opportunity to bring his driver down pit road for her first and only time of the night. The Sheltra Motorsports team serviced their No. 63 Dodge with a lightning-quick fuel only stop and sent Duno on the way. As she went to pull out of her pit box, Duno got blocked in by another car and was forced to backup before she could make her exit, relegating her to the 25th position for the restart.

The green flag waved again on lap 20 for a long green-flag run. During the run Duno clicked off some of the fastest lap times of the race. On lap 23 Duno circled the 2.5-mile track at a speed of 190.998 mph, 9.561 mph faster than her qualifying speed, setting the fastest lap run during the first half of the race.

By the halfway point, on lap 40, Duno had climbed her way back to 16^th and was biding her time for a strong finish when the action picked up again. On lap 46, a multi-car wreck brought out the red flag, allowing Duno and Wolfe set their strategy for the remainder of the event.

The field went back underway on lap 51 and Duno wasted no time moving her No. 63 Dodge into the 12^th position. Duno held her position for the next 13 laps setting her strategy for the shoot-out to the checkered flag.

Unfortunately for Duno, the chance for a race to the finish would not be possible. Hal Martin, in the No. 55, suffered a blown tire. As the tire blew, Steve Arpin's No. 25 moved to the inside to avoid Martin, but instead caught Duno in the right front, leaving her nowhere to go. The collision ultimately collected nine cars, and brought Duno's night to an early end. Duno went on to finish 31^st, 16 laps shy of the finish.

"We had a really good race going," said Duno. "I really appreciate the car that the team gave me. It was a really good car. It was a great team effort. We ran close to the top-10 for much of the night. We were running some of the fastest laps of the race. I am just really sorry for what happened and very disappointed for my guys. They gave me such a great car and Jon (Wolfe) had a great strategy. The No. 25 just made a bad move, and we got caught in a wreck."

Following the finish of the race, Duno's team owner Patrick Sheltra had nothing but positive remarks for how his rookie driver ran the race.

"Milka did a real good job," said team owner and 2010 ARCA Champion Sheltra. "She stayed out of trouble and drove a clean race. It's unfortunate that (Steve) Arpin got in to her. I was very impressed with her. She learned a lot during the race and showed a lot of potential for the future."

Frank Kimmel Finishes 10th at Daytona in No. 44 Ansell/Menards Ford

February 13, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 12, 2011) - Frank Kimmel, driver of the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, finished 10th this afternoon in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 from Daytona International Speedway. It was a tale of two gambles with opposite results this afternoon, both taken by Frank in pursuit of his first victory at Daytona International Speedway in an impressive 20th start.

The action started early for Frank, as a few teams, including the Ansell-Menards Ford, elected to bring their cars down pit road before the green flag dropped, which resulted in them having to start in the back. The plan was to be patient in the early portion of the race and let the action play itself out in the front of the field.

“We decided to move to the rear early. I’ve been around long enough to see that it can get chaotic at Daytona instantly, especially with so many rookies in the race,” said nine time ARCA Racing Series Champ, Frank Kimmel.

The initial gamble paid off, as Frank was able to stay out under an early caution, when a majority of the other teams had to pit for fuel. The result was a restarting position of 3^rd by lap 23. Unfortunately, Frank’s second risk was not as successful. Frank quickly moved the Ansell-Menards Ford out of line on the restart in hopes of taking second place. However, the top lane wasn’t the preferred groove throughout the race and the other drivers elected to stay on the bottom, which left Frank without a drafting partner. The outcome temporarily dropped the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford back to 16^th.

“I wanted to get behind Bobby (Gerhart). I thought with it being early that someone would go with me but I was wrong. I only lacked a few feet to make the pass but I needed that help,” said Frank.

From that point on the Ansell-Menards team fought a battle to get back to the front - one position at a time. In the end, the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford took the checkered flag in the 10^th position. “It was difficult…the only way you could pick up a spot was when a driver decided to try and pass up top. We were able to race our No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford back to 10^th there at the end. Overall, it’s a top ten finish and that’s encouraging heading into Talladega,” concluded Frank Kimmel.

Watch for Frank Kimmel in the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford at Talladega Superspeedway for the Talladega ARCA 250 in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. The race can be seen live on SPEED Channel on April 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm EST. More information can be found at www.frankkimmel.com and www.arcaracing.com.

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February 12, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

Maryeve Dufault, Tony Marks Rev Up with VR-12 for 2011 ARCA Season

February 12, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 12, 2011) - Officials from Tony Marks Racing (TMR) and Freezetone® Products, the manufacturer of VR-12 announced this morning from Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway that VR-12 has aligned itself with the newest team in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driven by Maryeve Dufault for the full 2011 season as the title sponsor of the team’s No. 12 entry beginning with this afternoon’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

VR-12 is manufactured by Freezetone® Products, USA, leader in International car maintenance products and environmentally safe solutions. Luis M. Latour, President, has 30 years of experience in manufacturing ecological products for the automotive industry. With his team of experts, he was able to develop a solution that saves consumers money while at the same time lessening the environmental damage caused by most automotive chemical solutions.

VR-12 is a revolutionary green product that is used to guard against coolant problems. This new invention is the ultimate cooling system protection. It is like a vitamin for cooling systems, composed of organic components and mixed through a synergetic process. VR-12 offers an alternative to topping off radiators and cooling systems versus conventional methods. A special formula containing Organic Acid Technology (OAT) will keep vehicles running at pick performance for longer periods of time while eliminating flushing and waste. It should be used as part of monthly radiator and cooling system maintenance. VR-12 is a green product that protects radiators and cooling components from rust and corrosion, preventing expensive coolant replacement.

“We’re very excited about today’s announcement with VR-12,” said Tony Marks, owner of TMR. “This partnership with VR-12 fits the platform that we believe in at TMR and it is a product that I personally endorse. It is our goal to make others in racing and those consumers on the road know the importance of what VR-12 can do and I believe we’ll start showing that this afternoon! To have Maryeve (Dufault) represent VR-12 is a win-win situation. She fits their marketing model perfectly and I know that she can and will get the job done behind the wheel of the VR-12 Dodge Charger.”

For Dufault, a native of Sorel, Quebec Canada the opportunity to work with a growing company like VR-12 fits right into her spectrum. “What an honor it will be to drive the No. 12 VR-12 Dodge Charger this season,” explained Dufault, who will roll from the 24^th position later today in her ARCA Racing Series debut. “Mr. Latour believes in our race team and we believe that we can help him accelerate the growth and distribution of his product through Tony Marks Racing. It’s a real honor to be the one to boast their product week in and week out!”

Vehicle maintenance is important, especially as consumers are postponing buying new cars in a recovering economy. VR-12 is appealing as a maintenance solution for radiators and car coolant systems because it can be used with all makes and models and mix with any antifreeze/coolant type, color or brand. Any vehicle owner, motorcycle, heavy truck, light duty truck, RV’ or boat, experiencing poor vehicle performance due to a week and neglected coolant can use VR-12. Also, other coolants are compatible with VR-12 so consumers can use this product when changing engine coolant in conjunction with what they are already using.

“VR-12 is proud to be affiliated with Tony Marks Racing and Maryeve Dufault for the 2011 ARCA Racing Series season,” says Luis M. Latour, President of Freezetone®. “VR-12 is designed to take care of your vehicle and save money while saving the environment. It helps conserve resources because it can re-energize your antifreeze and boosts your cooling system. We feel that no one can better help us spread that message than the TMR team. We’re extremely proud of the accomplishments that the team has achieved here at Daytona and we’re looking forward not only to today’s race but for the rest of the season.”

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. The event will take the green flag later today shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

For additional information on TMT, Inc. please visit; tmtcompanies.net.

For more on Maryeve Dufault, please log onto Maryeveracing.com.

To learn more about Tony Marks Racing, please click over to Tmr-racing.com.

See the buzz that VR-12 is creating by clicking over to their website at VR-12.com.

Sean Corr Thunders Empire Racing Into Top-10 In ARCA Happy Hour

February 12, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Florida - February 12, 2011) - Sean Corr, who will make his second consecutive start at the “World Center of Racing”, Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway roared his No. 82 Empire Racing LLC. Ford Fusion into the top-10 during ARCA’s final practice Saturday morning.

Corr, who will roll off from the 27^th position later today produced the seventh fastest lap overall with a time of 48.398 seconds or 185.958 miles per hour. The Mooresville, North Carolina-based team was one of five Ford Fusions to place into the top-10 during the forty-five minute practice session at the 2.5-mile superspeedway.

“We didn’t do any drafting on Thursday, so we knew that we needed to go out there this morning to see what we had,” said Corr, a native of Goshen, New York. “Overall, I’m pretty pleased with the car. The Empire Racing team has thrashed a lot over the past couple of weeks in order to give me the opportunity to race today. Hopefully, we can have a good day, stay out of trouble and be a contender near the end.”

Corr will be guided Saturday afternoon by 2010 Daytona 500 champion spotter Keith Barnwell who assisted Jamie McMurray in capturing the biggest NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) win of his career. Corr is hoping for good things with Barnwell today.

“Keith has a lot of experience and he is well respected in the NASCAR community, so I’m looking forward to working with him during the race,” said Corr, who will make his 11^th career start in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards today. “I think with his expertise and my ability behind the wheel, I think we have an excellent shot at finding ourselves in victory lane!

Former NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) driver Richard Johns will serve as Corr’s crew chief, while John Bellesfield will hold the reins as team manager to kick off ARCA’s 59^th year of competition.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. The event will take the green flag later today shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

For more on Sean Corr, Empire Racing and marketing opportunities for the 2011 racing season, please visit empireracingllc.com.

Kimmel Qualifies 26th for Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200

February 12, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 12, 2011) - Frank Kimmel, driver of the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford Fusion, qualified 26th yesterday for today’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway.

The No. 44 Kimmel Racing team worked extremely hard this morning to get the car ready before today’s Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell. The team’s difficult task did not hinder their persistence in getting the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford prepared, through the ARCA Racing Series inspection line and pushed out to their qualifying spot right on time. Unfortunately, Frank’s qualifying lap was not at the top of the charts, but Frank Kimmel and the Kimmel Racing crew are confident that they’ll be able to quickly work their way to the front in tomorrow’s race.

“I wasn’t too thrilled with that lap. I could see that the guys worked really hard to get the car ready, and I know that the qualifying lap doesn’t represent how well the car will race tomorrow. We just lack the single lap speed to put down that fast lap on our own but I believe we’ll be able to work the draft pretty well and move our way to the front,” said Frank Kimmel, driver of the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford.

Continue to watch for Frank Kimmel, as he makes his 20^th start at Daytona International Speedway in the No. 44 Ansell-Menards Ford tomorrow for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. The event can be seen live on SPEED Channel starting at 4:30 pm EST. More information can be found at www.frankkimmel.com and www.arcaracing.com.

Brian Rose Qualifies 15th for ARCA Debut

February 12, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 12, 2011) - In his return to Daytona International Speedway for the first time since 2002, ARCA Racing Series Rookie of the Year candidate Brian Rose will start his No. 19 Team ASE / Harris Trucking Toyota Camry 15th on Saturday afternoon at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Rose, the Bowling Green Kentucky native was the second of 47 cars to make a qualifying attempt around the newly re-paved 2.5-mile superspeedway. His early lap of 49.358 seconds at 182.341 miles per hour was good enough to stay in the top-10 for a majority of Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell but when qualifications were complete, Rose landed with the seventh fastest time overall for the Toyota brigade. Saturday’s 80 lap / 200 mile shootout will be the debut of Brian Rose Motorsports (BRM) which was formed by the NASCAR driver in late 2010.

“We were expecting to be somewhere between eighth and 12^th, but we’ll take this and look towards tomorrow,” said Rose. “The main thing is that we are in the show. Danny (Rollins, crew chief) and all the guys on this Brian Rose Motorsports team really did an outstanding job the past couple of days. We’ve had to overcome some hurdles, but we did and I’m anxious to get back to plate racing tomorrow afternoon!”

When asked about his goal(s) for tomorrow, Rose, who will make his ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards inaugural debut, was firm but realistic.

“I really think we have a chance at winning this race,” he said. “Our car is really good in the draft. We haven’t decided if we are going to partake in drafting practice tomorrow but if we do, we’re just going to make sure the car responds well and we still have the speed we’re looking for. When the green flag drops, it’s my mission to get to the front as quickly and safely as I can and stay there. Hopefully if we can avoid any incidents ahead of us, we’ll be sitting pretty when the white flag flies and we’ll be in contention to head to victory lane!”

Rose has one prior start at the “World Center of Racing” in 2002 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driving for Bobby Hamilton Racing (BHR). With Rollins calling the shots back then too, the duo was able to qualify fourth, lead three laps with Rose able to cross the finish line third, a career-best in NASCAR.

Lawton Insurance, Battomi and West Coast Autosource join Team ASE and Harris Trucking as associate marketing partners on the No. 19 Brian Rose Motorsports Toyota Camry.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

More information on Brian Rose, Brian Rose Motorsports and marketing partnership inquiries, please visit the all-new BrianRoseMotorsports.com.

Maryeve Dufault to Make ARCA Racing Series Debut Today at Daytona

February 12, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 12, 2011) - Maryeve Dufault, a Sorel, Quebec Canada native will make her ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards debut Saturday afternoon after she qualified a solid 24th on Friday afternoon at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Dufault, driver of the No. 12 Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger maneuvered her automobile around the newly re-paved 2.5-mile superspeedway in a time of 49.726 seconds at 180.992 miles per hour.

The ARCA Racing Series Rookie of the Year candidate out-qualified some of ARCA’s finest including nine time ARCA champion Frank Kimmel, Cunningham Motorsports’ Joey Licata Jr., NASCAR star Chad McCumbee and Grant Enfinger who is driving for 2008 ARCA Racing Series championship team Allgaier Motorsports.

Saturday’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 will also mark the inaugural ARCA debut of Tony Marks Racing (TMR), one of the newest multi-car teams within the ARCA Racing Series.

“I am very happy to be in the show and race tomorrow,” said Dufault, a resident of Redondo Beach, California. “After practice I was thinking about all of what could go wrong or whether or not we would have the speed to make it in. It's an amazing accomplishment being a new team, having no points and overcoming those pressures and fears to get in the race. I am just so happy to be a part of the Tony Marks Racing (TMR) program. Thankfully, we found the speed we were looking for from practice yesterday. The TMR team did an amazing job with our Dodge and I’m very proud of each and everyone one of them!”

She added, “I also have to thank all of our sponsors including Dodge and Victory Water H20. It's just very special to be in this race tomorrow. Our goal is to finish the race as high as we can and give our team some momentum heading into the next race at Talladega in April.”

Now that she is solidly in the show, Dufault and her Larry Moore-led crew will turn their attention to tomorrow morning’s “Happy Hour” drafting session, which will allow the avid open-wheeler to get a jump-start on drafting in preparation for her inaugural superspeedway debut. Immediately after “Happy Hour” but before Dufault straps in her No. 12 Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger Saturday afternoon for the first of 19 events of the year, she will be joined by car owner Tony Marks and a special guest in the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway Press Conference room on Saturday morning at 10:45 a.m. for an announcement concerning full primary sponsorship of her No. 12 Dodge for the remainder of the 2011 ARCA Racing Series season.

To coincide with their announcement and to help develop a new fan-base and center some attentiveness on their new marketing partner, Tony Marks Racing will carry an on-board camera for Saturday’s anticipated thriller.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

About Tony Marks Racing (TMR):

Tony Marks Racing was founded in 2009 through the passion for racing of team owner and former driver Tony Marks. Marks is the successful owner of TMT, Inc., a logistics, warehousing and packaging company with over 400 employees whose
customers are mainly comprised of Fortune 100 companies.

Marks began his racing career in 1985 getting behind the wheel of everything from
drag racers, Dirt Late Models, SCCA Formula Fords, USAC F2000 Open Wheel and ARCA cars. Tony personally raced until 2005 amassing numerous wins, championships and track records along the way until he then changed his focus from driver to owner and began building racing programs for his children Jared (16 years old) and Rachel (13 years old). Under the auspices of TMR, Jared began his racing career in 2002 in quarter midgets and now competes in late model, CRA, ASA and ARCA Series events while Rachel continues her development program racing quarter midgets and Bandoleros.

TMR has been at the forefront of charitable giving through its’ “Driving Against Hunger” and “Million Meal Challenge” race programs which have raised over $200,000 for Forgotten Harvest in 2010 at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series events at Michigan International Speedway.

For the NASCAR events TMR along with TMT, Inc. partnered with Forgotten Harvest for the “Million Meal Challenge For Our Kids” which helps to bridge the hunger gap while schools are out of session and feeds 20,000 children per day in the Detroit metro area. Forgotten Harvest was significantly displayed on the entry of Chase Austin during both the Truck and Nationwide events at Michigan International Speedway along with logos of “Million Meal Challenge” sponsors Walgreen’s, United Race Group, Holyfield’s Choice Alka-Power Water and Vitamin Spice. Evander
Holyfield was also instrumental in the challenge, acting as Grand Marshall for the August race and announcing his “Fight Against Hunger” on behalf of Forgotten Harvest.

As the first race team to “Drive Against Hunger” through their partnership with Forgotten Harvest, TMR plans to continue their alliance with Forgotten Harvest and once again “Drive Against Hunger” during the 2011 season.

For additional information on TMT, Inc. please visit; tmtcompanies.net.

For more on Maryeve Dufault, please log onto Maryeveracing.com

To learn more about Tony Marks Racing, please click over to Tmr-racing.com

Kyle Fowler Leads Venturini Motorsports Quintet of Drivers in Qualifying at Daytona

February 12, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 12, 2011) - Venturini Motorsports dominated Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 qualifying at Daytona International Speedway yesterday with all five cars finishing in the top 11, including outside pole winner Kyle Fowler.

Venturini Motorsports teammates Fowler and Steve Arpin rounded out the top three spots in qualifying, with Hal Martin qualifying sixth, Mark Thompson eighth and Miguel Paludo 11th at the Daytona International Speedway.

Fowler turned a lap of 184.995 mph in the No. 15 Enterprise Software Deployment (ESD) Chevrolet to claim his series-highest qualifying effort. Arpin in the No.25 Mike’s Hard Lemonade/Trent’s Tire Toyota was edged out with a lap of 184.570 mph starting third.

“Well we are disappointed; we thought we had a shot at the pole and we qualified second and third,” Billy Venturini, team co-owner and competition director, said. “Our plan is still to win on Saturday. We have five cars in the top 11, four in the top eight. Our program seems to be strong; I think we will have a good Saturday. It is all about the trophy, if we don’t bring home the hardware on Saturday it is a disappointment.”

Martin, who was fastest during yesterday’s ARCA practice session, sped around 2.5-mile superspeedway in 48.977 seconds (183.760 mph).

Saturday’s 80-lap Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 will be televised live at 4:30 p.m. ET on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network at arcaracing.com.

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February 11, 2011, 2:38:38 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Notes and Quotes: Frank Kimmel

February 11, 2011, 2:38:38 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 11, 2011) - Frank Kimmel and the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Ford finished 21st of 47 cars in practice yesterday afternoon with a speed of 183.284 mph. Kimmel briefly reflected on the session after its conclusion.

How did your practice session go? "We didn’t practice as well as I had hoped…..we just didn’t find all the speed we need. In the draft we’re fine but on one lap runs were not as good.”

Is there anything you can pinpoint that could provide that needed speed? "It’s a bunch of small things. There’s nothing wrong with our Ford, however we do need to make a few adjustments before qualifying tomorrow. The Ansell-Menards crew is working hard and I’m confident that we’ll have a great car for the race.”

How was the repaved Daytona International Speedway? "Unbelievably smooth and it makes the car feel really good. You can move around and run any groove with little resistance. Should provide a great race on Saturday.”

John Ferrier Off to A Fast Start at Daytona

February 11, 2011, 2:38:38 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 10, 2011) - John Ferrier hit the track for the first official ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards action of the 2011 season this afternoon. While morning rains threatened the lone four-hour practice session, officials were able to get the track dried off in time for the 1:00 p.m. start.

At the conclusion of the session, Ferrier's No. 14 CGS Imaging Ford sat 13^th among the 47 cars that took laps around Daytona International Speedway's high-banks. Ferrier rounded the 2.5-mile superspeedway with a time of 49.002 seconds (183.666 mph).

"I am really happy with the way the car ran today," said Ferrier. "We are right there in the draft, I mean we are in the top-15. We were in the top-15 in single car runs too, so I am pretty optimistic."

Ferrier and his Andy Belmont Racing Crew focused on the handling of his No. 14 Ford for much of the practice session.

"Overall the car is handling really well. I noticed that it was a little bit tight coming off turn 2, but that's not really uncommon in the draft. We are making some slight changes, and I think we are going to have a good run tomorrow for sure."

ARCA Racing Series action is set to begin again on Friday at 2:00 p.m. EST when the field will be set in Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell for the running of Saturday afternoon's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

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February 10, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

Ed Pompa Ready for Daytona

February 10, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

Ed Pompa

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 10, 2011) - ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driver Ed Pompa is at Daytona for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

"I spoke to Andy Hillenburg back in November, saying that I would love to attempt to run Daytona at some point, and a few days later he called me saying he had a car that I could try to do it this year," Pompa said.

Ed will be running the Rifenburg Const./Double H Ranch Chevrolet this weekend. “I am doing the same sponsorship deal as last year, with the Double H Ranch getting all the money from the names on the car. I have basically the same group back this year. Rifenburg Const., Milwaukee Crusher Co, and Biondi Rigging have all stepped up their participation this year, with their donations totaling over $10,000.

“I do this for fun” Ed said, “if I can use this to help raise money for Double H, that’s even better.”

Depending upon Saturday’s race results, Ed may run some more this year.

“I’ll see how Daytona goes, and I’ll make a decision after that. I would love to go back to Pocono for one or maybe both races.”

In the News: Peterson's Canadian Heroes "Thrilled to Soldier On at Daytona"

February 10, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

Can Heroes

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 10, 2011) - Last week, the Hamilton Spectator in Ontario featured the exploits of several Canadian military members who will participate with Peterson Motorsports in this weekend's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway.

The group will work for Peterson's No. 06 CanadianHeroes.com Chevrolet, scheduled to be driven by Barry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald is one of six drivers entered to have led a lap at Daytona in ARCA competition.

An excerpt from the article follows:

Headed by Hamilton’s Chris Ecklund and his Canadian Heroes, an organization devoted to the recognition of Canada’s military men and women, Ecklund has arranged for the military men to be a part of the Peterson Motorsports Racing team in the ARCA race, as part of his effort to build a race car team headed by Canadians, with a strong emphasis in acknowledging the military men and women of Canada.

“I’m pretty excited about all this,” said Ecklund earlier this week. “We are trying to build a foundation, which will be more than just racing,” adding that there is lots of behind the scenes work with promotion and education.

The full feature is linked here: http://www.thespec.com/sports/article/481909--thrilled-to-soldier-on-at-daytona

Dufault Looking to Earn Respect, Trust in Daytona Debut

February 10, 2011 | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 9, 2011) - It was evident when the three-day open test for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards concluded at Daytona International Speedway last month that the series’ newest team and driver were bound and determined to be contenders.

Tony Marks Racing (TMR) and Rookie of the Year candidate Maryeve (pronounced Mary-EV) Dufault (pronounced DU-FAU) will look to keep their momentum train rolling and put their No. 12 Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger on the map when the ARCA Racing Series kicks off their season on Saturday afternoon with the running of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

Armed with the ageless Larry Moore as their crew chief, Dufault and the TMR team head to the newly re-paved superspeedway looking to kick off their inaugural season on the right foot but also gain the Canadian some attention and experience at one of the series’ most prestigious race tracks.

“This is an incredible opportunity and I surely want to make the best of it,” said Dufault, who joins the ARCA Racing Series tour after a stint in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 and a successful and impressive career in Formula cars. “We had a very productive test and I’m extremely optimistic about the race.”

Even though Dufault, a native of Sorel, Quebec, and TMR realize that they have a fast Dodge nameplate with horsepower from Illmor Engineering, the yellow stripe indicating rookie status on the back bumper of Dufault’s Charger could be her biggest downfall. Still, the team is hoping to show in practice on Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning that even though she may be a rookie, she has a feel and a sense for what is going on around her.

“Daytona will be my first restrictor plate race,” offered Dufault, who currently resides in Redondo Beach, California. “That’s pretty intense for any rookie, but I have a strong team centered on giving me the best they can and in return I’m going to give them 150 percent behind the wheel.”

For car owner and Ohio entrepreneur Tony Marks, the realization of having his own team competing on the high banks of Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway is a dream come true.

“I tested a few years ago in the ARCA Racing Series at Daytona and was anticipating racing myself,” recalled Marks. “However, I decided to take a step back from my own racing career and help launch the racing careers of my son and daughter. I don’t take any of that back for a second. The timing was right for us to be here now, so here we are. This weekend is going to be a proud moment for me, my family, our marketing partners and everyone else who makes Tony Marks Racing possible.”

He added, “Maryeve is the real deal. We’ve tested the heck out of her the last month or so and she’s done a tremendous job. Her throttle response is impressive and her feedback is that of a veteran. She is so determined. You can see in her the desire and passion for racing in all that she does and you know that she is building every day in her quest to reach her ultimate goal of racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS). I’m very delighted to have her behind the wheel of the No. 12 Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger.”

To help develop a new fan-base and center some attentiveness on their new marketing partners, Tony Marks Racing will carry an on-board camera for Saturday’s anticipated thriller. The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 will mark the second consecutive year that a female has hosted an on-board camera.

“I’m very appreciative to carry an on-board camera not only to represent our marketing partners and team but the ARCA Racing Series as well,” Dufault sounded. “Hopefully we’ll be able to provide some excellent video for the race fans and supporters who are watching at the track and at home.”

Veteran NASCAR spotter Mike Calinoff will help guide the avid open-wheeler in her ARCA Racing Series debut. And despite being one of six females to test in January at the “World Center of Racing”, Dufault will be joined by one other female for the first of two restrictor plate events this season.

The first official week of February will be a busy one for TMR. In addition to competition at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Jared Marks, the son of car owner Tony Marks, will be competing at New Smyrna (Fla.) International Speedway in his No. 5 Dodge-backed Super Late Model (SLM) and Crate Late Model (CLM) divisions beginning on Friday, February 11, 2011.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 10 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 11 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

About Tony Marks Racing (TMR):

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February 09, 2011, 7:20:29 PM | ARCA Racing

Daytona Preview: Kevin Swindell

February 09, 2011, 7:20:29 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Kevin Swindell | ARCA Racing Series Advance

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Fla.

February 12, 2011

Kevin Swindell will return to the ARCA Racing Series at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 12, 2011 for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200. Driving the No. 98 Curb Records Eddie Sharp Racing Toyota Camry, Swindell looks to make his first start at the 2.5-mile track.

Chili Bowl Victor: In January, Swindell competed in the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Okla. The event came down to the last lap, where the 21-year-old driver held off his father, Sammy Swindell, for the championship. The younger Swindell became the first driver in 25 years to win back-to-back championships. In 2010, the then-20-year-old driver became the youngest winner in Chili Bowl history. The Swindell duo has contributed to the last three Chili Bowl titles, with Sammy collecting his fifth title in 2009. He also won in 1989, 1992, 1996 and 1998.
Last Season: Swindell made waves in 2010 in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, competing in all 10 events. He collected two pole awards, one top-five and four top-10 finishes. At the end of the season, Swindell finished seventh in the points standings. He also made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut and competed in three events in the series. Swindell competed in one ARCA Racing Series event last season and looks to continue his success in 2011.
ARCA History: Swindell has competed in five events in the ARCA Racing Series in his career. He made his debut in the series in 2006 and competed in four races that season. In 2010, Swindell competed with ESR at Rockingham Speedway, where he took the pole award and finished second in the event.
Racing Experience: Swindell began racing karts at the age of five, before he could even ride a bicycle. Success came early, and Swindell moved to Quarter Midgets. He won World Karting Association Divisional races his first year. By the time he was twelve, he won multiple dirt and pavement kart races and moved up to WKA National competitions. He picked up two National Championships, a Grand National win and seven National race wins in two years. In 2006, Swindell became the youngest driver to win a World of Outlaws main event at 17 years old at the Charlotte Dirt Track and won the 2006 National Sprint Car Rookie of the Year. He teamed up with Kasey Kahne Racing in 2007 to run the USAC Sprint and Midget National Series and finished sixth in the points. In 2010, Swindell won his first Chili Bowl Nationals championship, followed with his back-to-back victory in 2011.
Follow the Action: Get live updates from the track throughout the weekend at www.facebook.com/teamesrand www.twitter.com/TeamESR. Follow Kevin at www.facebook.com/KevinSwindellRacing.com and www.twitter.com/KevinSwindell.
Tune-In: The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 will be broadcast live on SPEED at 4:30 p.m. EST on Feb. 12, 2011. Fans can also catch the audio broadcast locally on WNDB 1150 AM in Daytona Beach, Fla. Live scoring, timing and audio will also be available on ARCARacing.com throughout the week.

Swindell on momentum going into Daytona: “I’m just coming off the Chili Bowl win a couple of weeks ago, which is a pretty big deal as it is one of the biggest short track races these days. To win it two years in a row means a lot to me, especially since no one has ever won it back-to-back. Only a few people have won in more than once, so I think it is good momentum going into Daytona."
On the challenges of Daytona: "I feel like going to the ARCA test is definitely going to help with the race at Daytona. You get to run through a lot of changes, and you get used to the system this is different racing than anyone is used to. The biggest challenge seems to just be survival. It tends to be just getting to the end and being in the right place at the right time."
Darrell Basham Has A Little Help and High Hopes at Daytona

February 09, 2011, 7:20:29 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(MOORESVILLE, N.C. - February 9, 2011) - Darrell Basham has been a fixture in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards garage since 1972, but after he lost almost everything in a mid-November race shop fire, Basham thought his racing career had come to a heartbreaking halt. When Basham rolls into Daytona's famed 2.5-mile superspeedway for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on Saturday, Feb. 12, it will be thanks to the help and hearts of the ARCA community.

While Basham was away, his race shop erupted in flames, burning to the ground. Losing almost everything, he was faced with the harsh reality that his 30-year racing career, could be coming to an end. Doubtful for the future, Basham's faith was restored when he received an unexpected phone call from a fellow member of the ARCA family.

"My building burnt down over the weekend," explained Basham. "That Monday, Monday morning, Andy (Belmont) called me and said, 'We're going to get you to Daytona, trust me. We're going to get you to Daytona. I've already talked to Nick Ramey (Roush/Yates Engines) about you.'"

Belmont, who knows all about keeping racing in the family, has two of his sons getting in on the act this weekend at DIS. Andrew and Kyle Belmont will be teaming up together to tackle crew chief and car chief responsibilities for the No. 34 Industrial Depot Ford.

"Whatever he (Belmont) can help me with I'll take his advice, he's a good racer," said Basham. "I really like Andy as a person, and I love his kids. He's got the best kids that ever lived. They're great."

Running a superspeedway car given to him by Andy Belmont Racing equipped with an engine Roush/Yates Engines donated, Basham comes to Daytona with renewed spirit and high hopes for a good finish.

"I'm excited about this- this is better equipment than I have ever owned. We have a Roush/ Yates engine, which are some of the best out there. I have some pretty high expectations with this car, and I think I am going to be able to pass some cars this year."

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Darrell Basham and the No. 34 Industrial Tools Ford Fast Facts:

Basham at Daytona: Darrell Basham has made 10 starts at Daytona International Speedway throughout his ARCA Racing Series career. To date, The Henryville, Ind. native has two ninth-place finishes at DIS (1976, 2009).

A Family Affair: Continuing the tradition of Belmont's family-run team, Andrew and Kyle Belmont will be splitting crew chief and car chief duties on the No. 34 Industrial Deport Ford for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200. At only 18 and 16 years old, Andrew and Kyle are sure to be the youngest crew chief/car chief combo in the garage but certainly not the most inexperienced.

This Week's Ford: Darrell Basham will be piloting the car named "Christi". It was formerly a Yates car that was purchased from Christi Passmore. This car has been driven in the ARCA series by Brett Butler and Andy Belmont. The body was a lift- off body from Wood Brothers/JTG Daugherty racing.

Industrial Depot On Board: Basham will sport Industrial Depot on his Ford at Daytona International Speedway. Industrial Depot and Andy Belmont Racing have had a long-standing relationship, but this will be the first time they are on the hood of an ABR car as primary sponsor.

Autographs: Fans will have the chance to meet Darrell Basham and all of their favorite ARCA Racing Series drivers on Saturday, February 12 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. EST during an all-access open garage.

Follow Andy Belmont Racing: Follow Andy Belmont Racing at the track or in the race shop by logging on to facebook.com/Andy-Belmont-Racing/250609156945. Follow every race weekend for live updates and photos from the track and throughout the race.

Tune In: The green flag will drop for the start of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at 4:30 p.m. EST. ARCARacing.com will have live audio and timing and scoring coverage with SPEED carrying the live race broadcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Basham Explains: It was a group effort to get to Daytona:

"My building burnt down over the weekend. That Monday, Monday morning Andy called me and said 'We're going to get you to Daytona, trust me. We're going to get you to Daytona. I've already talked to Nick Ramey about you.' I was really, really down. And I just said Andy, let's just see what happens and he said look, let me make this offer to you. I've got a car and I've already talked to Nick, he's going to work on a motor and maybe we can get it and maybe we can't. So, that made me feel some better but he can't do that. How are you going to get all this together? I needed transmissions and gears and he did it. It's beyond me that anyone would have enough goodness in their heart to do this. Andy and Nick together made this happen. I sure hope I don't tear his whole car up."

Kyle Belmont, Crew Chief/ Car Chief, on goals for the No. 34 for Daytona:

"We hope to keep him out of trouble. We already have a game plan set up for how the race is going to go and what we are doing for practice and because it is Daytona you kind of just run what you got."

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About Andy Belmont Racing:

Andy Belmont Racing (andybelmont.com) currently fields race cars in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. ABR race cars have been winning races and championships for nearly 35 years. Currently, the team fields a full-time ARCA Racing series for two-time ARCA winner and NASCAR standout Chad McCumbee in the No. 1 ModSpace Ford Fusion, John Ferrier in the CGS Imaging Ford and Darrell Basham in the Industrial Depot 34 Ford Fusion.

About Industrial Depot:

Open since 1973, The Industrial Depot is dedicated to providing all fastener, hardware and shop supply needs. For more information on the Industrial Depot and Andy Belmont's race team, please visit: http://theindustrialdepot.com.

Daytona Preview: Jason Bowles

February 09, 2011, 7:20:29 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Jason Bowles | ARCA Racing Series Advance

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Fla.

February 12, 2011

Jason Bowles will take to the track for his ARCA Racing Series debut this week at Daytona International Speedway. The Ontario, Calif., native will pilot the No. 6 Rusty Wallace Racing Experience Toyota Camry for Eddie Sharp Racing.

Toyota All-Star Showdown Champion: Bowles started the 2011 racing season with a win in the Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale Speedway. The race for the victory came down to the last restart, where Bowles lined up second with seven laps remaining in the 225-lap race. Holding off NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Champion DJ Kennington, Bowles had a great jump on the restart and took the checkered flag for the championship victory.
ARCA Racing Series Debut: Bowles will make his entrance into the ARCA Racing Series at DIS. The event, which will also be Bowles’ first event at DIS, will not be his first time on the newly-paved track. Bowles and the ESR team tested at the 2.5-mile speedway in January to prepare for the event.
Team ESR: Bowles will reunite with Eddie Sharp Racing for the ARCA Racing Series event. Last season, Bowles piloted the No. 46 ESR Toyota Tundra at Texas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event.
Experience: Bowles is coming off a busy 2010 season. He competed in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR K&N West Series. The driver competed in the K&N West Series full-time from 2007-2009 with nine wins, 10 poles, 26 top-fives, 32 top-10s, 2007 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Sunoco Rookie of the Year and the 2009 Championship. Bowles also made history in 2009 with an average finish of 4.2, the best in series history since 1995 for drivers with 13 or more starts. Bowles began racing go-karts in 1994 and gained experience driving in the Cooper Tires Zetec Championship and Grand-Am Cup ST class. Bowles soon transitioned from open-wheel racing to stock cars and competed in late models and the NASCAR K&N West Series.
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience: The Rusty Wallace Racing Experience operates a one-of-a-kind racing school at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. The school utilizes NASCAR COT Sprint Cup cars and Triad Racing Technologies Sprint Cup engines incorporates a spotter-driver system instead of the traditional lead-follow format of other schools. The authentic racing experience takes the driver to his or her limits at speeds over 175 mph. For more information, check out www.racewithrusty.com
Follow the Action: Get live updates from the track throughout the weekend at www.facebook.com/teamesrand www.twitter.com/TeamESR. Follow Jason at www.twitter.com/bowlesjason.
Tune-In: The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 will be broadcast live on SPEED at 4:30 p.m. EST on Feb. 12, 2011. Fans can also catch the audio broadcast locally on WNDB 1150 AM in Daytona Beach, Fla. Live scoring, timing and audio will also be available on ARCARacing.com throughout the week.

Bowles on Racing at Daytona:
“I’m really looking forward to carrying momentum from the Toyota All-Star Showdown victory to Daytona with Eddie Sharp Racing and the No. 6 team. The test went really well in Daytona and gave me the chance to test out the draft, which I hadn’t experienced at a superspeedway.”
On the Biggest Challenge of Racing at Daytona;
“The biggest challenge is going to be the draft – getting someone you work really well with out there and making sure that you are in the right place at the right time, especially at the end of the race. Superspeedway racing is like a chess match, and I’m really looking forward to it.”

ARCA Racer Benny Chastain Will "Drive to End Hunger" in 2011

February 09, 2011, 7:20:29 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 9, 2011) - Benny Chastain, driver of the No. 75 Bob Schacht Motorsports ARCA car, will again team with AARP in 2011 to chase his stock car racing dreams—this year while helping a cause. AARP, BSM and Chastain announced a renewal of their sponsorship deal that will put Chastain in a Drive to End Hunger (DTEH) race car for eight races during the 2011 ARCA Racing Series season. DTEH is an initiative of AARP and AARP Foundation to increase awareness of hunger among older Americans, raise funds and find solutions to combat hunger.

“I’m thrilled to take my racing to the next level while serving a cause that can help millions of American seniors,” Chastain said. “This is a chance to rally the ARCA racing community around a terrible problem and help find solutions.”

AARP began its sponsorship of Chastain during the 2010 ARCA season to help the 68-year-old AARP member reach his dream of racing stock cars at the national level. In pursuit of his goal, Chastain will drive the DTEH car in eight ARCA races in 2011, beginning with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12.

“Benny represents generations of older Americans who are asking themselves, ‘What’s next?’” said AARP Chief Brand Officer Emilio Pardo. “We’re excited to have him back for 2011 to continue chasing his racing dream while giving back to a cause that will help seniors who are struggling.”

DTEH is helping millions of older Americans who are facing hunger across the United States. The effort will engage race fans, corporations and charitable organizations via a text-to-donate program; www.DriveToEndHunger.org; activation at racetracks across the country; further research on the causes and consequences of hunger in older Americans; and an innovative national grant program that will provide resources to address the problem at a local level.

Chastain’s car has been redesigned for 2011 to prominently feature DTEH logos. Images of the car will be available from AARP Media Relations.

Race fans can follow Chastain on Twitter (www.twitter.com/BennyChastain), Facebook (www.facebook.com/BennyChastain) and the web (www.BennyChastain.com). To donate to Drive to End Hunger, visit www.DriveToEndHunger.org or text “hunger” to 50555 (standard text messages rates may apply).

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a membership that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with nearly 35 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's millions of members and Americans 50+; AARP VIVA, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

National Speed Sport News Pairs Up with Bryan Silas, Fast Track Racing for Daytona

February 09, 2011, 7:20:29 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 9, 2011) - The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 is the Automobile Racing Club of America’s (ARCA) version of the Daytona 500, the Super Bowl of Stock Car Racing and with Stuart, Florida native nestled just two and a half hours away from the 2.5-mile superspeedway, it’s no wonder he has already been tapped as a pre-race favorite for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

And, if he isn’t a pre-race favorite because of his notoriety of being a native of the Sunshine State, his team’s announcement of hoisting the historic National Speed Sport News (NSSN), America’s Motorsports Authority as the primary sponsor on the team’s No. 11 Ford Fusion in Saturday afternoon’s race is bound to draw some attention which equals waives of new fan support.

Silas, always known for being one of the series’ most popular drivers will help spread the word of Andy Hillenburg’s Fast Track Blue Collar Hero Driver Challenge presented by Speed Sport News.

Andy Hillenburg’s Fast Track Blue Collar Hero Driver Challenge presented by Speed Sport News is the newest creation in an effort to find racing’s next future star. Set to begin in March and conclude in June at the track known as “The Little Rock” in Rockingham, North Carolina, the challenge is out to breed the next up-and-comers, who will have one shot during the three month contest (25 days of competition will be held during the three month run) and advance from a Fast Track High Performance Driving School car to a full-executed ARCA Racing Series stock car against one of racing’s finest stars all in one day. The overall winner will be approved to compete in ARCA’s return to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for the running of the Ansell Protective Gloves 200 on Thursday, July 28, 2011 live on SPEED. The best part is, it’s affordable!

“What an honor it is to be associated with a respectable and award-winning organization like National Speed Sport News,” said Silas, who will make his fifth career start at the 2.5-mile superspeedway Saturday. “Also, what a neat idea Andy (Hillenburg) has created with the Fast Track Blue Collar Hero Driver Challenge. It’s an affordable contest with unimaginable results. Andy has always been on the racer’s side and this challenge fits right into his platform. I’m just thrilled to be associated with it.”

The ARCA pro knows that in order to put his owner’s newest conception into the spotlight, he must have an equal performance from last February. After qualifying a stout and superspeedway career-best of fifth, the Fast Track Racing pilot survived the chaos of the 80-lap event to notch a ninth place finish, his best ever on the 2.5-mile oval.

Silas speaks out freely about last year and how important it would be to kick off his fifth season of ARCA competition again in the right direction. “Last year was a lot of fun,” added Silas, who will make his 92^nd ARCA start this weekend. “We had a good car and were able to capitalize on a strong weekend with a top-10 finish. This year, I’m looking for a little bit more as far as our finishing position is concerned. I’m hoping we can sneak in a top-five or maybe even earn that first win!”

Should Silas be able to pull off the biggest win in his racing career by capturing the checkered flag in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, the splashing of Gatorade and cheers and celebration from victory lane would be nothing new to the Fast Track Racing team as two-time DIS winner and former ARCA champion Andy Hillenburg will return to his duties as the primary spotter for the 23-year old sensation.

“It’s always refreshing to have Andy spot,” Silas mentioned. “He brings a sense of calmness over the radio, especially in a very intense and demanding type of race like Daytona. Dave (McClure) will crew chief the car this weekend, so it’s going to feel like old times again. I’m looking forward to having some fun and hopefully kick off the 2011 race season in S-T-Y-L-E!”

Rockingham (N.C) Speedway join National Speed Sport News as an additional sponsor of Silas’s Ford Fusion.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 10 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 11 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

For more on Bryan Silas please visit, BryanSilasRacing.com.

For additional information on Andy Hillenburg’s Fast Track Blue Collar Hero Driver Challenge presented by Speed Sport News, please visit FastTrackRacing.com or call 704.455.1700. Hurry fast, because space is limited for this opportunity of a lifetime!

Be sure to get in the groove with NSSN and click online at NationalSpeedSportNews.com.

Licata Signs "Wrong" Sponsor for Daytona

February 09, 2011, 7:20:29 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(LAKE BALBOA, Calif. - February 9, 2011) - Joey Licata, Jr. has announced that WRONG Clothing will sponsor his No. 77 Cunningham Motorsports Dodge in his ARCA Racing Series debut at Daytona International Speedway on February 12.

W.R.O.N.G. (World Riders on New Ground) is a company embedded in the surf, skate, and MX markets for those who “go big and invent new challenges.” Licata’s debut at Daytona will be his chance to go big as he looks to challenge for the win as a rookie.

The ARCA Racing Series cars travel at speeds nearing 200 miles per hour at the newly repaved Daytona International Speedway. Licata ran the sixth fastest lap in the Daytona testing sessions, with an average speed of 185.670 around the 2.5 mile “world center of speed.”

“I am excited to begin this new relationship with W.R.O.N.G. Clothing,” Licata said. “This is a great fit for me and I am proud to represent them in the world of stock car racing.”

Race fans can tune in to SPEED live on Saturday at 1 p.m. Pacific time for the “Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200” to see Licata driving the W.R.O.N.G. Dodge.

“I am hoping that the ARCA and NASCAR fans will get behind W.R.O.N.G. as they help support our awesome sport!” Licata said.

Licata, 19, is a member of the Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle driver development program based in Sacramento, CA. Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle is a NASCAR-oriented program that works with an international roster of talented drivers who have the commitment and potential to succeed in NASCAR racing.

Licata is a six-time IKF Grand National champion and two-time ASA TRUCK SERIES champion. Throughout his career he has accumulated 90+ wins.

Joey Licata, Jr. Racing and Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle thank partners: W.R.O.N.G. Clothing, K&N Filters, Scribner Plastics, Allstar Performance, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Star Racing Supply. Licata would also like to thank supporters Jordan Kidushim and Luke Forstmann.

Joey Licata, Jr. Racing is online at www.joeylicata.com

For more information on Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle, log on to www.winners-circle-racing.com

Milka Duno Aiming for Strong Finish at Daytona International Speedway

February 09, 2011, 7:20:29 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 9, 2011) - Milka Duno may be an ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards rookie, but she is certainly no ordinary rookie driver. As a record-setting, winning driver in the American Le Mans Series and Rolex Sports Car Series, as well as an IndyCar Series competitor, the Venezuelan-native has proven she has what it takes to get to the front of the field. Duno comes to Daytona with a championship team, championship crew chief and the 2010 ARCA Racing Series champion, Patrick Sheltra, as team owner. Combined, Duno and the Sheltra Motorsports team will be ones to watch when the green flag drops on the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 Saturday, February 12 at Daytona International Speedway.

In 2007, with a 2^nd-place overall result, Duno earned the highest finish ever by a female driver in the history of the legendary 24 Hours of Daytona.

Duno took to Daytona International Speedway’s high-banks during the ARCA Racing Series test in January making a strong showing with the Sheltra Motorsports team. While much of the three-day test session was devoted to single car runs and getting Duno reacquainted to a stockcar, she ended the test session 13^th on the speed charts in a field of 58 drivers.

"I'm very excited to get to Daytona,” said Duno. “The team has worked very hard since the test in preparation for the race. We are looking forward to a good result this weekend at the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200."

With only one previous start in the ARCA Racing Series (Daytona, 2010), Duno will be sure to rely on advice from team owner, 2010 champion Patrick Sheltra, to help get her No. 63 Dodge to the front of the pack.

"Daytona is tricky," said the current champion, Sheltra. "I enjoy the superspeedways and will be there to give Milka all the help I can give to get her to the finish line first. Jon Wolfe (crew chief) is one of the best at what he does, and we have the same crew we won the championship with last year. Milka will have a great opportunity to bring home a good finish."

Milka Duno and the No. 63 Dodge Fast Facts:

Duno at Daytona: Duno made her ARCA Racing Series debut at Daytona’s 2.5-mile Superspeedway in 2010. Luck was not on Duno’s side as she was one of many victims of a lap six wreck that relegated her to a 43^rd-place finish.

This Week’s Dodge: Milka Duno will be piloting chassis No. SM. 001 at Daytona International Speedway. This chassis came from Richard Childress Racing and was converted to a Dodge. Patrick Sheltra last used this car to score a fifth-place finish at Daytona and a second-place finish at Talladega Superspeedway in 2010.

Autographs: Fans will have the chance to meet Milka Duno and all of their favorite ARCA Racing Series drivers on Saturday, February 12 from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. EST during an all-access open garage.

Keep Up With Milka: Want to learn more about Milka Duno? Logon to her official website at www.milkaduno.com.

Crew Chief Jon Wolfe on Daytona Expectations:

“I am looking forward to helping Milka gain valuable rookie experience in the ARCA season opener at Daytona. A top-10 finish would be a really good, realistic goal for us. With the new track surface and the different strategies that will play out now, really anything is possible. I was encouraged with Milka’s progress during the test, and I’m looking forward to a great weekend.”

About Sheltra Motorsports:

Sheltra Motorsports, established in 2007, is in the midst of its fifth season of ARCA Racing Series competition. Owned by Florida-native, Patrick Sheltra, the owner-driver team captured the 2010 ARCA Racing Series driver and owner’s championship titles on the strength of two wins, 12 top-fives and 17 top-10 finishes in 20 events. Sheltra Motorsports is headquartered in Mooresville, N.C., with additional operations in Indiana and Florida. For more information, visit www.sheltramotorsports.com.

About Milka Duno:

Duno has eight major race wins in the highest classes (Prototype) in the American Le Mans Series and Rolex Series and the highest finish ever by a female driver (2^nd Place) in the Rolex 24 at Daytona in the 48-year history of the race. Duno has been competing in the IndyCar Series since 2007. Off the track, Duno is a certified Naval Engineer who holds four master’s degrees, earning the last three simultaneously. Duno is also working through her “Milka Way” program to inspire youth to “Aim for the Stars” and achieve academic excellence. For more information, visit www.milkaduno.com.

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Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 6:34:49 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Industrial Depot to Sponsor Andy Belmont Racing

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 6:34:49 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(GAINESVILLE, Ga. - February 8, 2011) - Industrial Depot announces primary sponsorship of Darrell Basham's No. 34 and co-sponsorship of Chad McCumbee's No. 1 car for Andy Belmont's 2011 Racing Team in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.

After working together Andy Belmont Racing (ABR) for five years, this will be the first time the Industrial Depot has been the primary sponsor on an ABR car. Darrell Basham's No. 34 car will have an achromatic color scheme with green lettering displaying Industrial Depot's new logo. The Industrial Depot will provide all of the official hardware and supplies needed for the race cars.

The ARCA Racing Series will kick-off on Saturday, February 12 at the infamous Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The running of the Lucas Oil Slick mist 200 will be televised live on SPEED at 4:30 p.m. EST with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com.

About Andy Belmont Racing:

About Industrial Depot:

Kimmel On "WOOP ON WHEELS" Tonight

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 6:34:49 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 8, 2011) - Frank Kimmel, driver of the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Ford for Kimmel Racing in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, will be on the radio show "WOOP ON WHEELS," broadcasting on radio and online, tonight at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Race fans can listen to Kimmel's interview at www.woopfm.com.

Chris Lawson to Make ARCA Racing Series Debut

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 8, 2011) - Chris Lawson will make his ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards debut at Daytona International Speedway for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

Although Lawson has three NASCAR Nationwide Series starts, and one NASCAR Camping World Truck start under his belt, this will be his first attempt at an ARCA race. He participated in the test sessions held at Daytona last year in hopes of competing in the 2010 season opener. However, he was unable to pull together enough resources in time for the race.

This year Chris Lawson will be in the No. 18 Ideal Steel Custom Flame Cutting Dodge owned by Dave McClure. However, the decision to run the ARCA season opener wasn’t official until two weeks ago. With not having very much time to prepare the car, it has been some very long nights for Lawson at the race shop, even sleeping there on occasion to make the most out of his time.

Having been involved in racing since age 5 and working within the NASCAR circuit since 18, Chris knows quite a bit about the fabrication and set-up of racecars. However, ARCA is a little bit of fresh territory for him. “Every series is a little different, and has its different rules,” Lawson explains. “I have been very fortunate to get some great advice from some of the best in the series the last few weeks.”

Lawson will have his work cut out for him on and off the track this week at Daytona. He will have some tough competition as there are 51 cars on the preliminary entry list for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200. But off the track he will have the task of playing the crew chief role as well.

“My crew members are pretty limited. It will call for a lot more work on my part, but I can’t complain. It gives me a lot of valuable experience, allows me to identify with the car a lot better, and anticipate the changes that need to be made,” Lawson explained.

Chris Lawson is excited to get on the new pavement at Daytona and excited to have Ideal Steel come on board for the race. Ideal Steel is a family owned business started in Eugene, Oregon that specializes in custom flame cutting and now operates four locations nationwide.

For more on Chris Lawson, visit www.Chrislawson51.com

For more on Ideal Steel, visit www.IdealSteelInc.com

Benny Gordon to Wheel Grant Enfinger Racing Ford Fusion Powered by ROUSHYATES Engines at Daytona

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Benny Gordon345 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 8, 2011) - For Benny Gordon, it’s an opportunity of a life time. For Grant Enfinger Racing (GER), it’s a chance to step up to the plate. This Saturday when the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards takes the green flag at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Gordon will pilot the No. 09 VSI Ford Fusion with all intentions of putting the Grant Enfinger-owned automobile in victory lane.

Set to make his ARCA debut at “The World Center of Racing”, Gordon, a famed competitor in the USARacing Pro Cup Series returns to the 2.5-mile superspeedway on the heels of setting the fastest time at the official ARCA DIS test just three weeks ago. Not to mention, Gordon will have his biggest cheerleader actually competing in the race as car owner Grant Enfinger will drive a car fielded by 2008 ARCA championship team, Allgaier Motorsports.

Howard Bixman, the team’s crew chief also hopes to guide Gordon to victory circle in his ARCA debut, the first time that would happen since Matt Hawkins succeeded in 2008 at Iowa Speedway.

“We’re hoping for a real strong weekend for the Grant Enfinger Racing Ford Fusion,” said Bixman. “Benny (Gordon) did a tremendous job last month along with this entire GER team. We have since put a lot of time into this car along with the ROUSHYATES Engine program to find a little more speed that will give us that little extra push for the race.”

He continued, “While our focus and attention will be on Benny and the No. 09 VSI Ford Fusion, we’re also going to be keeping our eyes on that No. 36 with Grant (Enfinger) and hoping that the two cars can work together and maybe pull off one of the best finishes in ARCA history.”

Bixman concluded by saying, “without a second thought, this will probably be one of the most competitive and most nerve racking ARCA races ever held at Daytona. The track is incredibly smooth since it’s been re-paved which pretty much throws handling and tires out the window. The race will be determined by smart driving and being at the right place at the right time.”

“It’s going to be fun racing against my own car,” said Enfinger, who nearly soared to victory lane in Gordon’s machine at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway last April. “I know Benny is going to do a great job for my team and our sponsors. Hopefully all the cards will pan out and we can hook-up at the end and be the duo that everyone is chasing.”

Enfinger concluded "I'm very thankful for all our marketing partners that support us, Beasley Allen Law Firm, ROUSHYATES Engines, ROUUSHYATES Performance Parts, FORD Racing and Stanley Industries."

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 10 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 11 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

Matt Merrell, Win-Tron Racing Reunite for Daytona ARCA Season Opener

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 8, 2011) - The last time that Portland, Texas native Matt Merrell sat behind the wheel of a Win-Tron Racing race car he finished 13th at Salem (Ind.) Speedway in the fall of 2009. The race ended a stretch of four races which included two career-best runner-up finishes at Berlin (Mich.) Raceway and Pocono (Pa.) Raceway which was followed by a 10th place outing on the dirt at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

It’s been a little more than a year since the former USARacing Pro Cup Series driver has been with the Lakeville, Minnesota-based team but the two are reuniting in hopes of rekindling the magic and success they achieved in 2009 at the “World Center of Racing” for Saturday’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona.

Win-Tron Racing, arguably noted as one of the most competitive teams in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will have to try and shield the rookie stripe of Merrell who despite his 13 career starts has yet to neither conquer nor tackle a restrictor plate track.

Leaning on their No. 32 Red Line Oil Toyota Camry and the experience of Win-Tron wizard crew chief Mike Chaffee, the group is hoping to find themselves in the lead draft when the season-opener draws to a close at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

“I cannot begin to describe how excited I am about returning to Win-Tron Racing,” said Merrell, who in 13 contests has accumulated five top-fives and six top-10 finishes. “To get the call from Nate (Thiesse, Win-Tron Racing co car-owner) and Kevin (Cywinski, Win-Tron Racing co car-owner) to drive their piece in what undoubtedly will be the biggest race of my career is not only humbling but an honor.”

Despite a multi-million dollar re-pavement to the 2.5-mile superspeedway, the Win-Tron Racing team declined to participate in an open three-day open test session last month.

“It really doesn’t bother me that we didn’t test,” offered Merrell. “I guess the biggest thing I will be lacking is drafting, but I’m assuming I’ll be able to do that in the two practice sessions leading up to the race. I know to some I’ll be fresh meat in the draft but I’m hoping that the respect that the Win-Tron Racing team has earned will off-set some of that lack of experience.”

For Thiesse, the decision to put Merrell back in the driver’s seat wasn’t hard.

“Matt showed in 2009 that he could get the job done,” sounded Thiesse. “He is an incredible kid with a lot of talent. When the seat became available, it wasn’t difficult to pin-point who we really wanted to put in the Red Line Oil Toyota. We feel that Matt will pick up right where he left off.”

The piece that Win-Tron Racing will sport in Saturday’s season-opener will have all the intentions of giving Merrell the prime opportunity to push his career to the next level. The team has elected to bring back the same Toyota Camry that their 2010 driver Justin Marks sat on the inside of row number two (third), hovered in the top-10 for the entire race before settling for ninth at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway last April.

“As always, the Win-Tron Racing team is giving me a car capable of winning,” offered Merrell. “As it stands right now, we’re only partnered for Daytona, so I would most definitely like to deliver them a good finish that will allow us or someone else to pick up the momentum in Talladega a short time later.”

Thiesse concluded by saying, “We’ve shown that we’re competitive and we can win with one driver or a multitude of drivers. We’re a development team for a reason and hopefully we’ll get the chance to continue that presence in 2011. While, we’re trying to nail down a more productive schedule with Matt, the seat is open following Daytona to breed the newest talent in one of the most diverse racing series available.”

Further information including driver opportunities with Win-Tron Racing is available by visiting win-tronracing.com or contacting Nate Thiesse at 952.469.1839.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 10 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 11 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

Daytona Preview: Tim George Jr.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Tim George Jr., No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Impala

Event Preview Fact Sheet

Event/Date: ARCA 200 – February 12, 2011

Venue: Daytona International Speedway

Richard Childress Racing

ARCA Racing Series Race Notes:

· RCR in the ARCA Racing Series … The 2011 season marks the second consecutive year that RCR has fielded a fulltime team in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. This season, RCR will field two fulltime entries, with Tim George Jr. returning to the seat of the No. 31 RCR Chevrolet and Ty Dillon driving fulltime for RCR in the No. 41 UNOH Chevrolet. The 42-year-old racing organization has fielded drivers in the ARCA Racing Series on a partial schedule in the past, including Kevin Harvick in 1999 and Austin Dillon in 2008 and 2009.

· Restrictor-Plate Racing, ARCA Style… RCR is no stranger to restrictor plate racing in the ARCA Racing Series. Early in his career, Harvick brought the organization to a third-place finish in the October 1999 ARCA race at Talladega.

· Twitter … Follow RCR’s Nos. 31 and 41 ARCA Racing Series teams on the organization’s official ARCA Twitter page - @RCR_ARCA, and on the official RCR twitter page -@RCRRacing. Also follow Tim George Jr. on his official Twitter page - @TimGeorgeJr and Ty Dillon on his official Twitter page - @TyDillon.

· Catch the Action … Flag-to-flag coverage of the ARCA 200 will be televised live on Saturday, February 12 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on SPEED. Tune into the ARCA Racing Network at http://www.arcaracing.com for live timing and scoring of all on-track activity.

Tim George Jr., No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Impala

Race Notes and Quotes:

· This Week’s RCR Chevrolet at Daytona … Tim George Jr. will pilot chassis No. 161 from the Richard Childress Racing ARCA Racing Series stable in this weekend’s ARCA 200. George led laps in this chassis last year at Talladega Superspeedway en route to a third-place finish.

· George’s Daytona History … Tim George Jr. has made two previous appearances at Daytona International Speedway in ARCA Racing Series competition, with a career-best finish of eighth in the 2009 edition of the race after starting 34^th. Last year, he finished 19^th, also after starting 34^th. He has completed all 160 laps he has attempted at the track.

· Getting Used to This Place … George has spent a lot of time at DIS in 2011. In addition to a three day ARCA Open Test and this weekend’s ARCA race, George revisited his road course racing roots, finishing 14th in the Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 29.

· Building Off a Solid Year … Tim George Jr. returns to the seat of the No. 31 RCR Chevrolet following a successful 2010 season that included two top-five and five top-10 finishes over the course of the 20-race ARCA Racing Series. Season highlights included leading laps and battling for the win during the late stages of the series’ race at New Jersey Motorsports Park and leading laps at Talladega Superspeedway en route to a third-place finish.

· Up Close and Personal … Tim George Jr will join teammate Ty Dillon on the Chevrolet Stage for a question-and-answer session with race fans on Saturday, February 12 at Noon. Following the Chevrolet appearance, RCR’s ARCA drivers will meet with race fans at the back of their respective team haulers in the ARCA Garage Area as part of ARCA All Access from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. The entire garage area will be open to race fans that have purchased a FanZone Ticket at Daytona.

Tim George Jr. Quotes:

What do you think about the new racing surface at Daytona, based on ARCA testing and competing in the Rolex 24?

“The new racing surface at Daytona has a lot of grip and is great to drive on. I just finished the Rolex 24 weekend there, and the banking feels like it's a lot smoother. I think this will yield closer and more exciting racing. I know my confidence is up after a great test with RCR in the ARCA Racing Series a few weeks ago. There's a bump low between (Turns) 3 and 4, but, other than that, the surface is much smoother than the old track. I think the set ups will be a lot more like Talladega – which I love. We’ll just set the car to go fast since handling is less important now. Of course, everything will change in a big draft.”

Is testing particularly helpful to a driver and team heading into a big race like Daytona?
“Testing helps at a superspeedway like Daytona, but we did not draft at all at the ARCA Open Test. We are scrambling to get my backup car together and didn't want to risk hurting the primary, especially since it's so good! ECR does a great job with their plate motor package and my guys have worked hard to get this car right. We are going back to Daytona to compete for the win.”

Daytona Preview: Ty Dillon

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Ty Dillon, No. 41 University of Northwestern Ohio Chevrolet Impala

Event Preview Fact Sheet

Event/Date: ARCA 200 – February 12, 2011

Venue: Daytona International Speedway

Richard Childress Racing

ARCA Racing Series Race Notes:

· RCR in the ARCA Racing Series … The 2011 season marks the second consecutive year that RCR has fielded a fulltime team in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. This season, RCR will field two fulltime entries, with Tim George Jr. returning to the seat of the No. 31 RCR Chevrolet and Ty Dillon driving fulltime for RCR in the No. 41 Chevrolet. The 42 year old racing organization has fielded drivers in the ARCA Racing Series on a partial schedule in the past, including Kevin Harvick in 1999 and Austin Dillon in 2008 and 2009.

· Restrictor-plate Racing, ARCA Style… RCR is no stranger to restrictor plate racing in the ARCA Racing Series. Early in his career, Harvick brought the organization to a third-place finish in the October 1999 ARCA race at Talladega.

· Twitter … Follow RCR’s No. 31 and No. 41 ARCA Racing Series teams on the organization’s official ARCA Twitter page - @RCR_ARCA, and on the official RCR twitter page -@RCRRacing. Also follow Tim George Jr. on his official Twitter page - @TimGeorgeJr and Ty Dillon on his official Twitter page - @TyDillon.

Ty Dillon, No. 41 University of Northwestern Ohio Chevrolet Impala

Race Notes and Quotes:

· This Week’s RCR Chevrolet at Daytona … Ty Dillon will pilot chassis No. 89 from the Richard Childress Racing ARCA Racing Series stable in this weekend’s ARCA 200. This No. 41 Chevrolet was built in house by RCR employees over the winter months. Although the car has not yet been tested under race conditions, Dillon did have the opportunity to drive this Chevrolet at Daytona during the ARCA Open Test in January, posting some of the most competitive times of the three day test.

· Dillon’s Daytona History … The ARCA 200 at Daytona marks Dillon’s first attempt at Daytona International Speedway, and his first attempt at restrictor-plate racing. However, the “World Center of Racing” is not completely unfamiliar to the 18-year-old high school senior, as he has been attending Speedweeks with his grandfather, legendary NASCAR car owner Richard Childress, and father, RCR Vice President of Competition Mike Dillon, his entire life. In fact, Dillon and his older brother, Austin, have been a part of several RCR Victory Lane celebrations at DIS, including the 1998 Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

· Welcome, UNOH … The University of Northwestern Ohio joins Dillon and RCR as primary sponsor of the No. 41 Chevrolet for Saturday’s ARCA 200. UNOH also serves as the Official High Performance Education University of ARCA.

· Meet Scott Naset … This season, Scott Naset will make the calls on top of the pit box as crew chief of the No. 41 Chevrolet. Naset is a long-time member of the RCR team, serving as truck chief for Austin Dillon’s No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet in 2010, and as an experienced car chief in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Kevin Harvick.

· Off to Volusia … Austin and Ty Dillon will be racing dirt Modifieds at Volusia Speedway Park as part of the 40^th annual DIRTCar Nationals February 8-15. For more information, visit www.TeamDillonRacing.com.

· Last Season … In three ARCA Racing Series starts in 2010, Dillon earned two wins (Kansas and Rockingham), one pole award (Iowa), and led 59 of 500 laps.

· Up Close and Personal … Dillon will join teammate George Jr. on the Chevrolet Stage for a question-and-answer session with race fans on Saturday, February 12 at Noon. Following the Chevrolet appearance, RCR’s ARCA drivers will meet with race fans at the back of their respective team haulers in the ARCA Garage Area as part of ARCA All Access from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. The entire garage area will be open to race fans that have purchased a FanZone Ticket at Daytona.

Ty Dillon Quotes:

Do you feel pressure to perform well based on your success in 2010?
"The Daytona ARCA test went really well for our team, so I think we will be prepared and ready for Daytona when it's time to go there and race. Our No. 41 UNOH Chevrolet is really fast, and the guys are working hard to make it even better. I feel a little bit of pressure to perform well at Daytona based on my successes last season, but I'm confident in my team and in my car. I think my guys are good enough to handle anything that the 2011 ARCA season may hand us.”

What did you find most interesting about Daytona?
"I was impressed with the overall speed of Daytona. The track is really wild, especially being in the draft. I can't wait to get out there with 42 other cars."

Brian Rose Makes Emotional Daytona Return; Set for ARCA Debut

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Rose345 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 8, 2011) - Louisville, Ky. native Brian Rose will make an emotional return to Daytona International Speedway for the first time since 2002 Saturday afternoon when the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards waves the green flag on their 2011 season-opener for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

Nearly 10 years ago, Rose made his impression in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) driving the No. 4 SunClear Energy Dodge Ram for Bobby Hamilton Racing (BHR). After qualifying a stout third, Rose led several laps and found himself in contention for his first career NASCAR victory. However, with less than 10 laps remaining, Rose found himself shuffled out of contention and had to settle for fourth.

Switching from trucks to cars and reuniting with his former crew chief Danny Rollins, the duo will look to pull off an upset Saturday afternoon when Brian Rose Motorsports makes its inaugural ARCA Racing Series debut in the No. 19 Team ASE / Harris Trucking Toyota Camry.

The team participated in the open ARCA test at the “World Center of Racing” last month and it was apparent that the sidekicks had not lost any of their momentum. After playing conservatively early, the team turned up the wick and immediately bolted one of the fastest laps of the week.

Deciding to play it safe, the team elected to load up their hauler and trek back home and make the final touches on their Japanese nameplate while also scooping out the perfect race strategy.

“I’m excited about this weekend,” said Rose, who holds 41 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts to his credit. “This is my first go-around in ARCA, but I really feel like we’re going to have a shot at winning the race on Saturday. Danny (Rollins) and the boys have done an incredible job with this Toyota and I’m looking forward to see how she performs under race conditions.”

What some might not know is that Rose was curious about what to expect when he climbed in his Team ASE / Harris Trucking Toyota Camry during the test. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series did not require restrictor plates while the stock-cars of the ARCA Racing Series do which immediately demands a different driving style. It took Rose about two laps to be accustomed to the new challenge, but quickly that became something of the past.

“It was a little different at first,” said Rose referring to the restrictor plate, which is designed to decrease the speed of the cars. “Danny (Rollins, crew chief) was quick to get on the radio and let me know what I was doing wrong. Quickly, I figured it out.”

When asked about his fondest memory of Daytona, Rose quietly replied, “You can never forget the voice of Bobby Hamilton Sr.,” he said. “You knew he meant business and he was a racer. He told me what to do and I knew I had to do it. He was right because doing exactly what he told me to do delivered a strong finish at Daytona.”

Rose drove for Hamilton Sr. in 2002 before the NASCAR icon passed away in 2005 after a stint with neck cancer. The Brian Rose Motorsports team will race in his honor Saturday.

The ARCA season kicks off a busy season for the newly formed Brian Rose Motorsports. In conjunction with the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, BRM will participate in select NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS), NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) and Late Model events all in hopes of a full-time touring schedule in 2012.

“In my books, the ARCA Racing Series opens the door to the new racing season. I’ve watched the series grow tremendously over the last couple of years and I expect nothing but a very intense and competitive race. The fans will be standing till the end, guaranteed.”

Lawton Insurance, Battomi and West Coast Autosource join Team ASE and Harris Trucking as associate marketing partners on the No. 19 Brian Rose Motorsports Toyota Camry.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 10 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 11 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

More information on Brian Rose, Brian Rose Motorsports and marketing partnership inquiries, please visit the all-new BrianRoseMotorsports.com.

Daytona Agenda Shifts to the Core for Sean Corr, Empire Racing

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Corr

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 8, 2011) - A lot is riding on the performance of Goshen New York’s Sean Corr and his Empire Racing team as the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards kicks off their 2011 schedule this Saturday afternoon at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona.

However, the pressure of figuring out the core; or the foundation of the newly re-paved 2.5-mile speedway is far from the mind of expected ARCA full-time driver Corr when he climbs behind the wheel of his No. 82 Empire Racing Ford Fusion this week.

Displeased with their performance at the open ARCA Racing Series test last month at the famed Daytona Beach, Florida racetrack, the Empire Racing team led by team manager John Bellesfield and crew chief Richard Johns literally went back to the drawing board; to square one with a new game plan.

Following a private test at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, which yielded better results, the team is optimistic about returning to the “World Center of Racing” for the first of 19 events this season.

“This plate racing is nerve racking,” offered Corr, who will attempt to run for the ARCA championship title in 2011. “The adrenaline starts running before you even leave the shop and continues until you cross underneath that tunnel for the ride home. Despite the tension though, I’m ready to go!”

To help ease his thoughts about the “what if’s”; Corr will strap himself into the driver’s seat of the 18-wheeler Empire Racing hauler and make the eight or so hour trip to the Sunshine State.

“Several of the “bosses” of the team are trying to get me away from driving the truck and concentrate on other things, but it’s my sanctuary,” joked Corr. “I dial in some good tunes, listen to what others are talking about on the C.B. radio and just head South. It relaxes me to drive the hauler and I know personally that the race cars and equipment are getting to the track. I’m sure I’ll get demoted to just the race car driver at some point this year, but I’m going to enjoy it (driving the hauler) as long as I can.”

When Corr’s real job begins on Thursday, with a four-hour practice session, the avid dirt pro stock competitor admits the fun goes away for a little at least, while the seriousness of what has to be done intensifies. Though, Corr confesses, he wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I’m a race car driver; that is what I do,” Corr sounded. “Obviously, we’ve done a lot of work since the Daytona test, but I think we’ll be just fine. We have to use the time allotted to us to our advantage. After qualifying is over on Friday afternoon, I’ll relax a little before buckling in on Saturday afternoon and hope to give the Empire Racing team a finish to shout about.”

The thoughts of capturing a top-five finish or even winning his first ARCA Racing Series race at Daytona is humbling, especially since the Empire Racing team elected to bring a different Ford Fusion back for the kickoff of Speedweeks 2011.

“We took two cars to Talladega and after lengthy discussions, we decided to go with the back-up car as our primary,” stated former Empire Racing crew chief now manager Bellesfield. “We know we have to go to Daytona with our ducks-in-a-row and most importantly get in the show. Once the green flag flies on Saturday, we have the up most faith that Sean and our spotter Keith Barnwell will put us in contention.”

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 10 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 11 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

For more on Sean Corr, Empire Racing and marketing opportunities for the 2011 racing season, please visit empireracingllc.com.

About Empire Racing:

Kyle Fowler Gears Up for Daytona

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Fowler Venturini11 (CONCORD, N.C. - February 8, 2011) - Venturini Motorsports' history of developing championship drivers is second to none. Now it's Kyle Fowler's turn.

Since 2007, the Driver Development Program has claimed eight drivers who’ve gone on compete in NASCAR’s premier series. Venturini Motorsports new crop of up-and-coming drivers look to add to this storied history includes Fowler as he makes his Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway debut, driving the No. 15 Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet.

Fowler has been to the famed Daytona track several times, but Saturday will be the first time he will be behind the steering wheel as he starts the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.

“Daytona is racing’s biggest stage and it’s every drivers dream to race there. Simply arriving on the property gave me goose bumps,” Fowler said. “Restrictor-plate racing is definitely going to be a learning experience for me. I’ve never done it before, but I can’t wait to get in the draft and experience that feeling.”

The Georgia native was raised at the local short-track and grew up racing at the quarter–mile track at Atlanta Motor Speedway, competing in Bandoleros and Legends cars. While racing throughout the Southeast, the 18-year old has made more than 700 career starts.

The Venturini Motorsports rookie is excited with the opportunity to get in the seat of the No. 15 Chevrolet and compete in ARCA’s prize season-opening event.

“I feel like we have an awesome car and with a little luck we will be up front in the end,” Fowler said. “My game plan for the race is to be patient and to make every lap count. My Dad has always said, ‘You can’t win if you don’t finish the race’.”

A rising star in ARCA Racing Series, Fowler gained valuable seat time in the series last season while driving part-time with five starts.

Perhaps having the familiarity from the recent open test session for the ARCA Racing Series at Daytona will pay off for Fowler this weekend. Of the 58 cars on hand for the test, Fowler clocked in at ninth overall, turning a lap of 48.652 seconds at 184.987 mph.

Fowler will battle it out for 2011 Rookie of the Year honors in ARCA as he learns the ropes from owner Billy Venturini and his veteran team at Venturini Motorsports.

Hackenbracht Has A Lot to Prove at Daytona; Readies Second Chance

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Hackenbracht Posed11

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 8, 2011) - Set to make his second career ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards start at Daytona International Speedway this Saturday afternoon for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, ARCA newcomer Chad Hackenbracht is undoubtedly looking for some redemption.

The 19-year old rising star qualified for his first ever ARCA race last February after a previous year of grueling testing in preparation for his limited outings in 2010. Hackenbracht qualified his No. 58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet Impala SS on-time in the 31st position. In the first two laps of the event, Hackenbracht had drafted into the top-25 but when an accident occurred on lap six, the fast speeds and close competition engulfed the CGH Motorsports team into the incident and relegated them to a disappointing 40th place finish.

A year later, armed with a new Chevrolet Impala SS and rejuvenated confidence, the former Legends Car Series (LCS) driver returns to the “World Center of Racing” looking to prove that he can master the high banks of Daytona.

“I’m looking forward to Daytona this week,” said Hackenbracht, who aims to make his 10^th career ARCA start this weekend. “We came to the test and even though we produced a top-10 time in the overall session, it wasn’t enough. We’ve made some significant changes to our CGH Motorsports race car and I’m anticipating a solid start to the season for us.”

While it can be somewhat painful to rehash on the past, Hackenbracht admits he learned something last February and doesn’t plan to find himself in the same situation again. “That was my first ever restrictor plate race,” the New Philadelphia Ohio native recalled. “We had a good car and were steadily making our way through the field and all heck broke loose ahead of us. I tried to avoid it but we were swept into it along with some other cars. It stunk. It was hard to swallow. You cannot predict what is going to happen at a place like Daytona or Talladega, but being involved in the wreck did make me more aware of what is going on ahead of me.”

Hackenbracht continued, “With our team set to make a run at this championship, we know that we really can’t afford any errors. Our goals are much like the other teams. We want to qualify as near to the front as possible; then find our comfort zone in the race and be able to find ourselves at the right spot at the right time when the checkered flag is near. Hopefully, we used our mulligan at Daytona last year.”

In addition to Tastee Apple, Performance Vehicle Works (PVW) will join the Concord-North Carolina based team as an associate marketing partner for the ARCA season-opener at Daytona. PVW, also located in Concord, North Carolina is a full-service body and repair company owned by former Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates repair master head Timmy McKichan.

“I’m extremely appreciative of Timmy and his team for stepping up and helping out not only with the car but as an associate marketing partner this weekend at Daytona. I didn’t know Timmy before December, but once we were introduced, we really clicked and he really has been helpful in making sure that our team is heading in the right direction. We’re glad to have him on our side.”

Veteran spotter Tobi Whealdon will guide Hackenbracht as the frontstretch spotter for Hackenbracht’s third ever restrictor plate race Saturday afternoon. Current NASCAR driver and mentor J.C. Stout will serve as the team’s backstretch spotter on race day.

In addition to Tastee Apple, Axel Fuel, the Official Energy Drink of CGH Motorsports, Metal Parts Manufacturing, Portable Shades, R2C Performance and Xflex Racers Tape join the family-owned team as associate marketing partners in Saturday’s season-opener.

CGH Motorsports is actively seeking additional marketing partners for the full 2011 ARCA Racing Series schedule. Single, multi and full-season placements are available on the team’s No. 58 entries. Interested parties are urged to contact Jordan Dahl at 570.234.5449 or jordandahl@cghmotorsports.com.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 10 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 11 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

For more information on Chad Hackenbracht and CGH Motorsports, please visit ChadHackenbracht.com and CGHMotorsports.com.

About CGH Motorsports:

CGH Motorsports (CGHMotorsports.com), established in 2007 by Ohio entrepreneur Greg Hackenbracht is located in a 10,000 sq. foot facility located in Concord, North Carolina. CGH Motorsports is home of rising sensation Chad Hackenbracht, who competed in nine ARCA Racing Series races in 2010 after an aggressive ARCA testing schedule in 2009. Chad Hackenbracht is the 2008 National Asphalt Legends champion, winning 33 percent of his races and finishing in the top-10, 85 percent of the events he competed in. The team will step up their commitment from a partial schedule and prepare for a hopeful full-season ARCA championship assault beginning in February 2011.

Photo by Deborah Young Studio

Hudson Looking to Make Most of Daytona Opportunity

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 5:29:12 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 8, 2011) - In 2002, Kelly Clarkson became the very first American Idol by stretching her vocal cords with her smashing debut hit, “A Moment Like This.” While Owensboro, Kentucky native Brett Hudson may not fit into her particular music genre; Hudson though admits that his “Moment Like This” will come this Saturday afternoon when the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards takes the green flag in the 2011 season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Hudson, 23 will attempt to make his 22nd career ARCA start at “The World Center of Racing” but his first ever at a superspeedway. In fact, the famed street-stock driver hasn’t participated in an ARCA race over a mile-long since 2008. So, when the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona revs up this Saturday on SPEED, Hudson will be looking to make up for lost time.

With the help of veteran ARCA crew chief John Hayden, car chief Jared Bartlett, Joey Arrington and Tony Cola from Arrington Engines, Gene Patient of Gene Patient Fabrication and a host of volunteers, Hudson’s dream of competing on a restrictor plate track will come to life. The Brett Hudson Motorsports (BHM) team returns to the 2.5-mile monster on a wave of momentum after solid testing results last month proved that the team’s No. 94 Hudson Performance Drivelines Dodge Charger will be competitive.

While Hudson would like to think he has a shot at winning the biggest race of the season, the Bluegrass native is staying realistic and is just hoping to leave the track with a strong finish and security that he still can pedal to the front.

“This is a dream come true,” said Hudson, who carries a career-best finish of fourth at Salem (Ind.) Speedway in 2007. “We’ve been trying hard for so many years to make this dream a reality and with the help of so many people; we’re finally going to be able to make it happen.”

With the recent re-pavement of the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Hudson won’t know what to expect compared to the old bumpy and decisive DIS, but he admits he has more than just the anticipation of new asphalt to worry about.

“I really don’t have a whole lot of drafting experience, so I’m optimistic to see how much everyone is going to work with me during the race,” Hudson explained. “The good thing is that our team has a lot of experience and I’ll have a great set of eyes from above in the spotter’s stand, so hopefully when it’s time to go, I’ll be ready and have a buddy or two.”

He continued, “Our biggest goal right now is to qualify strong, keep our No. 94 Hudson Performance Drivelines Dodge Charger on the yellow line and have a shot when that white flag is drawn.”

When asked what his 2011 racing season will consist of, Hudson replied with, “hopefully more than the past couple of years. It’s hard not to be able to race on a more consistent basis, but this is a family-owned team, so with sponsorship still being tough these days, we’re watching and saving our pennies. Hopefully if we leave Daytona clean, we’ll go to Talladega in April. If not, we’ll just see where we land.”

In addition to Hudson Performance Drivelines, Arrington Engines, G&A Trucking, Gene Patient Fabrication (GPF) and Warricktubing.com join the team as associate marketing partners in Saturday’s season-opener.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available for this weekend’s activities. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Lisa Hudson of Brett Hudson Motorsports at 270.929.2160 or hudson00@adelphia.net.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 48^th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 10 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 11 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 12^th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.

Ron Sutton Winner's Circle Driver to Join ARCA in 2011

Tuesday, February 08, 2011, 4:23:03 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(LAKE BALBOA, Calif. - February 8, 2011) - The 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will be joined by talented 19-year-old rookie Joey Licata Jr. driving for Cunningham Motorsports.

Licata, a member of the Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle driver development program, won back-to-back championship in the ASA TRUCK SERIES and also won his first career NASCAR Modified race in 2010. Licata also made several starts for Tim Huddleston’s High Point Racing at TOYOTA Speedway in a NASCAR Late Model.

With crew chief Jonathan Davis at the helm, the Kerry Sherer-owned Cunningham Motorsports should be a threat right out of the box at Daytona. Cunningham Motorsports is most notably known for its success in 2009 with Penske Development Driver Parker Kligerman, who finished second in the standings with nine victories as a rookie.

A litany of talented drivers has competed for the team over the years, including Josh Wise, Kevin Swindell, Scott Lagasse, Jr., and more.

Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle is a NASCAR-oriented driver development program that works with an international roster of talented drivers who have the commitment and potential to succeed in NASCAR racing.

The success Licata enjoyed throughout 2010 on the West Coast earned him the opportunity to test with Cunningham Motorsports last fall. Licata impressed team representatives in the testing session and was offered the chance to drive for Cunningham in 2011.

Licata made his official ARCA Racing Series debut at Rockingham Speedway, where he practiced in the top-three all day for Marks Racing before a practice crash ended his weekend early.

Poised to make a big impact this season, Licata came out of the gate with a huge performance in the Daytona testing in January. Although it was his first experience on the freshly repaved Daytona International Speedway, Licata ran sixth overall for the week out of nearly 60 competitors that participated. His best speed was 185.670 miles per hour.

Licata is looking forward to competing in the “Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200” at Daytona, which will be live on SPEED on February 12.

“Winning the race isn’t that farfetched on this one with all the updates we have made since the test,” Licata said. “It’s a privilege to be racing for Cunningham Motorsports and a big step in my career.”

Licata will be the first driver from Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle to compete in the ARCA Racing Series

“I truly feel that Joey has earned this opportunity and has the skills to make the most of it,” Driver Coach Ron Sutton said. “Joey has the talent to race with the best of them and is very prepared to succeed in ARCA and beyond!”

Joey Licata, Jr. Racing and Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle thank partners: K&N Filters, Scribner Plastics, Allstar Performance, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Star Racing Supply. Licata would also like to thank supporters Jordan Kidushim and Luke Forstmann.

Joey Licata, Jr. Racing is online at www.joeylicata.com

For more information on Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle, log on to www.winners-circle-racing.com

John Ferrier Looking to Leave a Mark at Daytona with Andy Belmont Racing

Monday, February 07, 2011, 8:18:08 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Ferrier345 (MOORESVILLE, N.C. - February 7, 2011) - While John Ferrier may not be a familiar name among ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards regulars, it is sure to be one to watch when the ARCA Racing Series pulls into Daytona International Speedway for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on Saturday, February 12. Paired with a veteran driver and team owner in Andy Belmont along with well-accomplished teammate Chad McCumbee, Ferrier has high expectations for a strong run on Daytona's infamous high-banks.

"My expectations are very high," said Ferrier. "I have a very competitive race car with Roush/Yates power. It has had a lot of really good aero work done to it by AJ Johnson. He built a brand new body for us, specifically for Daytona, so my expectations are high. My goal is to come out of Daytona with a top-10 finish."

Ferrier, a Middletown, N.Y. native, may only have three previous ARCA Racing Series starts (Daytona, Talladega, Pocono), but he has over 25 years of experience behind the wheel of a racecar. The dirt-track driver got his start as a motocross racer in 1985 and hasn't looked back since. Racing Modifieds in the northeast, his connection with team owner Andy Belmont runs much deeper than a driver/owner connection.

"Both Andy and I are from up around this area (N.Y.)," explained Ferrier. "He has a lot of dirt modified experience as well as I do, and we know a lot of the same people from racing up here in the Northeast. Andy did race modifieds up here as well. We never competed against each other, when he was racing up here I was still racing motocross, but that is how I ended up getting his name and getting tied in with him. I know Andy has a top-notch team and organization so I'm really looking forward to getting down to Daytona."

One would think Daytona's 2.5-mile oval would be a huge challenge for a driver used to slinging dirt on the short tracks, but Ferrier proved otherwise in his first and only Daytona start in 2009. Ferrier competed in the top-10 for much of the race, and was looking to stage a late climb to the top-five when an oil pump failed with only nine laps to go. Ferrier ultimately finished 17^th, but that run only fueled his fire for a top finish this year at one of the most prolific tracks in all of motorsports.

"Daytona is the Superbowl of stock car racing, it always is," said the N.Y. native. "If you ask any driver if they can start anywhere it would definitely be Daytona, there is no question about it. Speedweeks at Daytona is a huge event worldwide, so for me to take part in that, it really means something."

When the checkered flag falls on Saturday's ARCA Racing Series season-opener, Ferrier's biggest goal is to see an ABR car cross the finish line first.

"My commitment to Andy Belmont Racing is to have an ABR car finish first. If I can help Chad (McCumbee) get there I absolutely will, and I'm sure he feels the same way. Ultimately the goal is to put ABR in the winner's circle."

John Ferrier and the No. 14 CGS Imaging Ford Fast Facts:

Ferrier at Daytona: Ferrier made one previous start at Daytona International Speedway in 2009 driving for Randy Baker. After a late change was made to his car after qualifying, Ferrier was forced to start from the 39^th position. Ferrier raced his way into the top-10, where he remained until an oil line broke forcing him to retire from the race 11 laps shy of the finish. Ferrier came home with a 17^th-place finish in his first ARCA Racing Series start.

Did You Know?: Ferrier will have a strong Stewart/Haas racing connection in Daytona. Crew Chief Mark Gibson is the brother of Tony Gibson who is Ryan Newman's Crew Chief. Ferrier will also have Tony Stewart's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series spotter Bob Jeffery calling the shots from high above Daytona International Speedway.

This Week's Ford: John Ferrier will be piloting chassis No. RK271/704 at Daytona International Speedway. This is a former Roush Racing car that was originally driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and was used as a backup car for ABR in 2010.

Autographs: Fans will have the chance to meet John Ferrier and all of their favorite ARCA Racing Series drivers on Saturday, February 12 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. EST during an all-access open garage.

Ferrier on racing with teammate Chad McCumbee:

"Having Chad McCumbee as a teammate at Daytona is really exciting and will definitely be an advantage. I mean Chad is a NASCAR Driver, he had Sprint Cup starts, and that is a positive thing that is going to help me a ton. I have a good idea that when we get down to Daytona Andy (Belmont) will really set us down as a team and have us come up with a strategy, because the way the pavement is down there it's not going to be a surprise if you get shuffled all the way around the track. There is nobody I would rather work with in the draft than a guy like Chad who has a lot of experience."

Ferrier on racing on Daytona's new pavement:

"I tested on the new pavement during the ARCA test in January, and I loved it. It is very similar to Talladega. There's just a bump between turns three and four, and I honestly wouldn't even call it a bump. I would call it more of an imperfection in the pavement. I love it. I think it's great. The old pavement could definitely be a handful when you were running in a pack of cars. This should definitely tighten things up, it will be pretty exciting."

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Ricky Byers Back on Track at Daytona

Monday, February 07, 2011, 7:12:56 PM | ARCA Racing Series

By Charles Robinson

For those of you that have been following my blogs since I was writing under The Fifth Turn will remember ARCA driver Ricky Byers. I first interviewed Ricky back in December 2009 when he was looking for a sponsor for his “Racing for a Cure.” To date, Byers still continues his vision of locking in a sponsor(s) for the upcoming 2011 ARCA racing season to help him with the funding for finding the cure for Cancer.

I recently received a text message from Ricky with good news. Byers will soon have a chance to put his “Racing for a Cure” Chevy back on the track. Thanks in part to some sponsorship opportunities, Byers will be racing in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2011. Byers will have the opportunity to hopefully get air time for his “Racing for a Cure” Chevy and pick up a sponsor or sponsors in the near future.

Byers, as some of you may already know, has previously triumphed two bouts with squamous cell carcinoma (the same cancer that claimed Bobby Hamilton’s life back in January 2007) and as a result, lost a vocal cord. Byers wants to “Race for a Cure” and will donate all his winnings, merchandise and promotional earnings from racing to cancer research.

Byers was previously at Daytona International Speedway for an ARCA test session in January. I asked him what he thought about the new racing surface – “Loved the new surface. It is going to make for some exciting and competitive racing,” Byers said.

MEET RICKY

Ricky will be with the rest of the ARCA drivers for an open garage/autograph session on February 12th at 12:30pm – 2:00pm.

Ricky Byers Racing has a fan page on Facebook and he can also be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RickyB1363. Donations are being accepted through his website at www.rickybyersracing.com. If you would like to donate by mail to Ricky Byers “Race for a Cure,” please send donations to:

P.O. Box 100033

Irondale, AL 35210

Canadian Maryeve Dufault Ready to Tackle Daytona in ARCA Season Opener

Monday, February 07, 2011, 7:12:56 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Dufault320 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - February 7, 2011) - Testing is now complete and ARCA rookie Maryeve Dufault is ready to put the knowledge gained to use in the ARCA season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 12. Dufault, who previously competed in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, will attempt to qualify the No. 12 Dodge Charger entry for Tony Marks Racing (TMR), the newest multi-car operation in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.

“I am really looking forward to the race weekend at Daytona,” said Dufault. “We have done quite a bit of testing over the last few months and after our test at Daytona in January I feel quite prepared for this weekend.” The team ran the three-day open test at Daytona in January and Dufault delivered solid results putting the No. 12 Dodge Charger 28^th out of 58 competitors with a fast lap of 49.203 seconds/ 182.916 miles per hour.

“I was pretty happy with our test and how the car felt in the draft,” explained Dufault when asked about Daytona. “I had so much information from the team and other drivers about the draft, and how the car would handle differently so I felt prepared when I actually got in the draft for the first time. The car was very well balanced and stable and I thought it was really exciting. It was actually fun and I really enjoyed the drafting. I know that it will be a little different in the race, but I think with the testing and preparation that we have done that I will be ready.”

Dufault has reams of experience behind her effort with veteran crew chief Larry Moore at the helm of the No. 12 TMR Dodge Charger. Moore was the crew chief for 2008 ARCA Champion Justin Allgaier who qualified 30^th at the 2008 Daytona event and finished in second place.

“It will certainly be a challenge since we will be attempting to make the race on qualified time,” explained Moore. “It looks like there will be quite a few cars so we need to be prepared and have the No. 12 ready to go when we arrive. Maryeve has shown real promise in her testing sessions at New Smyrna and Daytona so I feel confident that she’ll get qualified and make the race. Right now our main objective is to get this car qualified on Friday (Feb. 11) and make the race and then finish well on Saturday.”

Dufault, who caught the eye of the Dodge Motorsport representative while racing for the Dodge Quebec Dealers during the 2010 season, will be serving as the Dodge Motorsport development driver for the 2011 ARCA season. “I am very thankful to Dodge and Tony Marks for their support and for giving me this opportunity,” said Dufault. “Dodge has a great history supporting drivers such as Brad Keselowski and Kurt Busch and Tony is putting 110% effort behind this team, so I feel flattered to be in this position. I am really excited to get the season underway and bring home a good result for Dodge and Tony Marks Racing this weekend.”

Dufault and the TMR team will attempt to qualify the No. 12 Dodge Charger on Friday, February 11 at 2 p.m. and then race in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona on Saturday, February 12, 2011. The race will be televised live on SPEED at 4:30 p.m. ET.

About Tony Marks Racing (TMR):

Photo by Michael Voorhees

"Ragin' Cajun" Hal Martin Brings Louisiana Flavor to ARCA; Announces NOLA Motorsports Park as Primary Sponsor

Monday, February 07, 2011, 11:18:33 AM | ARCA Racing Series

Martin Nola345 (MOORESVILLE, N.C. - February 7, 2011) - Aptly nicknamed Venturini Motorsports driver Hal Martin, or the "Ragin' Cajun" - announces NOLA Motorsports Park as the Primary Sponsor at the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on February 12th at Daytona International Speedway. The Gulf Coast native will wheel the legendary No. 55 for Venturini Motorsports and its championship team in select races in 2011.

NOLA Motorsports Park, featuring the longest road course in North America, brings a new concept to traditional racing-only venues - a family-oriented track facility strategically placed just 20 minutes from the famed New Orleans French Quarter. Martin, racing the No. 55 NOLA Motorsports Park Toyota Camry after a successful Hoosier tire test in December, as well as a chart-dominating official ARCA test session in January, is confident he'll make the grade at his third appearance in less than 3 months at Daytona.

"I've done a lot of preparation coming into this race - it's the most important race of the year," Martin said. "I couldn't ask for a better fit for sponsorship, because NOLA Motorsports Park is an up and coming race track in my local area. I'm an up and coming driver in the ARCA Series, and I look to prove that even more on the track. We had a very successful team outing at the test in January, and I'm confident that we made the right setup changes with the small details to make us strong. Competition is going to be heavy - so I'm ready to roll with NOLA Motorsports Park and the signature 'Speed De Lis' on the hood!"

Mitch Wright, General Manager of NOLA Motorsports Park, is optimistic about Martin's potential in 2011. "What a talent Hal Martin is...we're so excited to be able to support a local Louisiana racer with his caliber of talent. It's a rare thing - you can count the number of successful drivers on one hand from our area. That's what makes it special, and it also lends a great spotlight to what we're trying to do, which is also rare. Bringing the longest road course in North America, as well as elite-style racing to families in greater New Orleans and Louisiana as a whole, is also something that is special."

Despite the fact that Martin did not get behind the wheel of his first car until he was 15 years old, his success came at early with the Louisiana State Shifter Kart Championship in 2004. After completing several successful prestigious driving programs, Martin also went on to become the Mobile International Speedway Track Champion in the Pro Late Model Division in 2007. He was also crowned Louisiana State Champion in 2007 by Late Model Digest and took two more wins at gulf coast tracks in 2008.

DAYTONA: PREPARATION IS KEY

Martin, one of only a handful of college graduates in stock car racing - as a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of New Orleans - was also a top-10 finisher at the 2010 ARCA race in Talladega for Venturini Motorsports. Martin began his 2011 season piloting a Venturini Motorsports Toyota at the newly-repaved 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway for two days of Hoosier Tire testing in December. He then dominated the speed charts at the ARCA Series three-day open testing in January, opening eyes in both the press box and the team stables as to his 2011 potential.

"I've been doing a lot of prep work in general, getting ready for Daytona," Martin continued. "My workout routine has included a lot of endurance training to simulate the grueling weight this type of race can have on my body. I've also done a lot of weight training. Studying old ARCA races for the draft has helped too - as an engineer, I'm hyper specific on my lines and my efficiency. The computer simulator has also become my best friend - running Daytona and Talladega to get used to running in the big packs again. I just can't wait to get on track and hammer down."

Martin plans to make five official starts with Venturini Motorsports in 2011 - to include Daytona, Talladega, Chicagoland, Pocono and Michigan. This will be the second official start for Martin on the team & his seventh career ARCA start - he stepped in the no. 35 Venturini Motorsports car at Talladega Superspeedway in 2010, where he finished 10th.

DAYTONA PREVIEW

Chassis Info:
No. 55 NOLA Motorsports Park Toyota Camry: Chassis No. 0083 built by Venturini Motorsports and PME Engines. First track appearance by this chassis with Hal Martin behind the wheel; multiple appearances previously in the No. 55.

This is the same chassis that Steve Arpin ran in 2010 where he qualified and finished 10th. Ryan Fischer and Venturini Motorsports previously raced the chassis in the 2009 Daytona ARCA race.

Venturini Motorsports Team:

Owner: Billy Venturini/Venturini Motorsports

Chassis: 0083

Crew Chief: John Quinn
Race: Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Length: 200 miles

Track Layout: 2.5 mile superspeedway

SCHEDULE:

TV: SPEED TV Prerace 4pm, Race 4:30pm EST

ABOUT NOLA MOTORSPORTS PARK

NOLA Motorsports Park brings a new concept to traditional racing-only venues - a family-oriented track facility strategically positioned just 20 minutes from the historic New Orleans French Quarter. NOLA Motorsports Park features the longest road course in North America and offers public programs, karting, track days, driving schools, concierge services and memberships for year round driving. The facility is nearing completion with a scheduled opening in the Summer of 2011. For more information on the facility and to keep track of Hal Martin's progress, visit www.NOLAmotor.com. Find the facility on Facebook at NOLA Motorsports Park.

ABOUT HAL MARTIN:

Martin, in only four years of stock car racing and limited starts, has 36 top 5 finishes and 37 top 10 finishes under his belt in ARCA Series presented by Menards, Pro Late Models, ASA Late Models. Martin also holds the title of 2007 Mobile International Speedway Track Champion; 2007 Louisiana State Champion; and track record holder at Mobile International Speedway. Off the track, Martin is a certified Mechanical Engineer with a degree from the University of New Orleans. His 2011 plans include driving in the esteemed Venturini Motorsports stable under the ARCA Series presented by Menards. For more information, visit www.HalMartinRacing.com. Facebook: Hal Martin (Athlete). Twitter: @HalMartinRacing.

Three-Time ARCA Winner Steve Arpin Locked in for Daytona

Monday, February 07, 2011, 11:18:33 AM | ARCA Racing Series

(CONCORD, N.C. - February 3, 2011) - Two time ARCA Racing Series Most Popular Driver Steve Arpin will return to the driver's seat of the No. 25 Mike's Hard Lemonade Toyota for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 12 for Venturini Motorsports. The young Canadian heads to the hallowed grounds for the first race of the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season with some familiarity and only one mission - to bring home the win.

Arpin was impressive during his first full season with Venturini Motorsports, winning the most races of any driver competing in the ARCA Series with three wins in the No.55 Mike's Hard Lemonade Toyota.

While only competing in 18 of the 20 ARCA Racing Series events, as he drove in seven races for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Arpin went on to finish 12th in the final ARCA Series standings. The three victories came at three very diverse tracks, the high banked short track of Salem (Ind.) Speedway and then onto the 1 ½ mile intermediate track at Texas Motor Speedway in April and finally to the 1 mile dirt oval at DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds in September. Arpin also had seven top-five and 10 top-10 finishes throughout the 2010 ARCA Series racing season.

While those were impressive stats for Arpin, one of his biggest accomplishments in the 2010 season was earning the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Most Popular Driver Award for the second consecutive year.

This week, Arpin and Venturini Motorsports will embark on another race together, with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.

The up and coming star recently took his turn on the high banks of the newly re-paved Daytona for his first laps on the new racing surface in the ARCA-sanctioned open test session on January 11-13. Shaking down the new racing surface, he drove the Mike's Hard Lemonade Toyota to a fast lap of 48.660 seconds (184.957 mph), 10th overall, during the test.

"I think it (the re-pavement) is going to make for some real exciting racing, we are going to see a whole new Daytona," Arpin said. "This year I think you are going to see a lot tighter packs, a lot more three-wide racing with the amount of grip the track has."

The No.25 Toyota will host the black and yellow Mike's Hard Lemonade paint scheme once again at Daytona International Speedway.

"It's great having Mike's Hard Lemonade back with us this year, stated Arpin. "Last year was a great success for everyone involved and we are excited about our continued partnership."

Veteran crew chief and 2010 Crew Chief of the Year, Kevin Reed will be sitting atop the pit box with hopes of leading Venturini Motorsports to its first victory at Daytona.

"Venturini's has always put a great effort into Daytona," said Arpin, the 2010 Inside Track Reader's Choice Awards Canadian Racer of the Year. "The problem with restrictor plate racing is that anything can happen and you have to play everyone of your cards right and hope that luck is on your side. But on the same token all we have control over is the effort that we put in. Being at the shop, I see firsthand the time and effort the entire team is putting into it, not just me as a driver. I think in all of the years that we have gone to Daytona; they have come a long way with their restrictor plate program each and every year. I think it is going to be a cut above the rest this year more so than any other year."

This time around, Arpin and Venturini Motorsports have higher expectations for the race ahead.

For more on Steve Arpin visit www.stevearpin.net

Twitter.com/stevearpin

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Empire Racing Delivers Top-Five Outing at Daytona, Vows for Improvement

Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 1:34:11 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Corr Empire (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 19, 2011) - Without question, anytime you can post a top-five speed at the “World Center of Racing” otherwise known as Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, you should be tickled. However for Sean Corr and his Empire Racing team, the lap time was no reason to celebrate. Instead it put a simple period to a big question.

While the No. 82 Empire Racing Ford Fusion showed how strong it was in the drafting session on Wednesday afternoon, the team was baffled with the performance of their Ford Fusion during single-car runs which left the team literally scratching their heads.

Rest assured though when the Empire Racing team returns to the Sunshine State in less than a month, crew chief Richard Johns and team manager John Bellesfield will have a new game plan in effect and will execute their method in order to give their driver Sean Corr a chance to taste victory in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona.

“We can’t say we’re completely satisfied with the Daytona test,” said Corr who intends to run the full 2011 ARCA Racing Series schedule. “It just seems like no matter what we did, we could not get the car to respond in single-car runs. The frustration was obvious in the garage area, but that is just because these guys want to win. We know we have a team capable of doing so, we just need to go back and regroup.”

Bellesfield, who turned the crew chief wrenches to Johns in January, is extremely optimistic about the first of 19 races on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series calendar.

“The good thing is that we have a list a mile-long that we think that will help us a ton for the race,” he explained. “Sean did a good job communicating with the team and we appreciate his patience and support as we worked through what could only be described as a couple of discouraging days. We’re not going to let this test get us down though. We’re tough as nails and we will come back and be stronger than ever in a couple of weeks. Even though we had some bumps along the way, the track time was precious and we still learned a lot.”

Grant Enfinger, whose posted the second-fastest time overall during the three-day open ARCA Racing Series test at the 2.5-mile superspeedway opted to hop in the No. 82 automobile during the week to give his own opinion on the overall performance of the team’s blue oval. After a few laps, Enfinger noted the exact feelings that Corr was experiencing.

“I appreciate Grant (Enfinger) stepping away from his roles here at Daytona to help us out,” added Corr, who intends to make his second career start at the “World Center of Racing” next month. “His feedback was nearly identical to mine, so that made me feel good. It’s a test session and we were there to learn, so we’ll just go back to the shop and continue to work hard and I’m sure we’ll be fine.”

When asked about the new pavement surface at the Daytona Beach, Florida-historic race track, Corr wasn’t shy to explain his feelings. “You can literally eat a sandwich on the backstretch if you wanted too. It’s that smooth. In my eyes, it’s going to be a very intense race, but I am looking forward to every second of it.”

The team still enters the 58^th year of ARCA competition without the foundation of a primary marketing partner. However, the team feels they are close to making some announcements in-time for the first of 19 ARCA races this season.

For more on Sean Corr, Empire Racing and marketing opportunities for the 2011 racing season, please visit empireracingllc.com.

CGH Motorsports, Chad Hackenbracht Thankful For Daytona Test

Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 1:34:11 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Hackenbracht Car Daytona Test1 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 19, 2011) - CGH Motorsports heads into the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season locked and loaded hoping to make an impression that will allow the family-owned team to compete in the full schedule. And thanks to an overall top-10 outing in the official Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway open test last week, the team is confident they are heading in the right direction.

Driven by 19-year old Chad Hackenbracht, Hackenbracht unofficially posted the seventh fastest time of the three-day test on Wednesday afternoon after whipping his No. 58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet Impala SS around the 2.5-mile superspeedway in 48.522 seconds at 185.483 miles per hour, after being swept into a heavy draft while attempting to make a single-car run at DIS.

Still with the favorable result, the CGH Motorsports team will make a decision this week and decide which of the two Impala SS superspeedway bowtie's available will put their Concord, North Carolina-based team in the limelight for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona, set for Saturday, January 12^th, 2011 live on SPEED.

“We made some serious changes to our No. 58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet Impala SS to put up that lap,” said Hackenbracht, who intends to make his second appearance at the “World Center of Racing” next month. “While the car was strong, it’s not a set-up that we would feel comfortable with for the race, so we’re going to go back to the drawing board and put a setup together that should work to our advantage for both qualifying and the race.”

The former Legend Car Series (LCS) pilot added, “restrictor plate racing is a lot of fun but it can drive you nuts. You want to go out there and be strong by yourself and in the draft. I have a feeling that we’re going to be strong in qualifying; we just need to make sure our Tastee Apple Chevrolet will be able to maneuver from the back to the front and vice-versa. The team has already put a “to-do” list together to better prepare ourselves for what we like to think as the “Super Bowl” of our racing season. It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks but hopefully all the work will pay off with a good finish in the race.”

Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway recently went through a major renovation which included a complete re-pavement of the 2.5-mile monster facility. Hackenbracht described the new track’s asphalt as soothing. “They did a great job re-paving the track,” sounded Hackenbracht, who intends to juggle a full-time college schedule while also hoping to become the next ARCA Racing Series champion. “It’s a lot like Talladega but still has that Daytona vibe. The race will not only be electrifying on the track but in the stands too.”

About CGH Motorsports:

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Brian Rose Motorsports Blossoms in Daytona Open Test

Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 1:34:11 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Brian Rose Motorsports (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 19, 2011) - They may be one of the newest teams in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards garage, but Brian Rose Motorsports (BRM) left Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway looking like pros as the newly organized team left the grounds with solid results leaving the group itching to return to the “World Center of Racing.”

Stalled by a monstrous winter storm that nearly crippled much of the mid-west and eastern states, Brian Rose Motorsports’ tango with Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway would be stalled until Wednesday, allowing just two days for the Danny Rollins-led team to strut their stuff.

By the conclusion of day number two and using the words of some of their competition, “they are on their game.”

Unloading the No. 4 Harris Trucking / Team ASE Toyota Camry, Brian Rose, a Louisville, Kentucky native tackled the newly re-paved Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for the first time on Wednesday afternoon. The team maneuvered the 17^th fastest lap during the four-hour session by bolting his Japanese nameplate around the 2.5-mile superspeedway in 48.965 seconds or 183.805 miles per hour in a single-car run.

For Rose, the opportunity to return to Daytona is like a second chance. In 2002, the avid racecar driver piloted a Bobby Hamilton Racing (BHR) Dodge Ram to an impressive third place finish after qualifying fourth. In less than a month, Rose and his posse will return to the Daytona Beach racetrack eyeing the biggest win of his racing career thus far.

“We’re pretty happy,” said Rose on Wednesday afternoon. “We’re not finished yet though. We were just shaking our No. 4 Harris Trucking / Team ASE Toyota Camry down, making sure we didn’t have any major issues. Danny (Rollins) and I will talk and I think we can deliver bigger and better things on Thursday.”

Delivering is exactly what the BRM team did the following day.

In the morning non-drafting session, Rose and his team made a mock-qualification run and blistered the track in 49.290 seconds transferring to a speed of 182.593 miles per hour, raising the team to fifth on the overall morning rundown.

Looking for a little more feedback on their Toyota, the team collectively agreed to participate in the final drafting session of the three-day test on Thursday afternoon. The primary objective for the No. 4 team was to clarify whether their automobile would draft competitively. And clearly based on the results of the drafting session, mission accomplished.

Rose’s Toyota posted the second-fastest time during the final drafting session on Thursday afternoon by whipping his No. 4 Harris Trucking / Team ASE Toyota Camry around the historic track in 48.664 seconds or 184.942 miles per hour.

The lap was strong enough to send the team packing and head back home with just a little over an hour and a half remaining in the ARCA open-test.

“I don’t think we could of asked for anything more during the test,” sounded Rose. “I was hoping that missing a day would not hurt our Brian Rose Motorsports team. We knew that we had to bust our tails to make sure we accomplished what we wanted to do and I believe we did that and more.”

He continued, “I cannot thank Danny (Rollins) and the entire team for their efforts this week. It’s without a doubt had it’s trying moments with the weather and whatnot but we stuck it out and we’re happy with what we produced.”

Rose also mentioned what it meant to him to be rekindled with Rollins, who called the shots in his rookie year for BHR. “Man, I can’t say enough about Danny,” Rose admitted. “It’s like our chemistry never disappeared. He taught me a few things about these ARCA cars and once I was able to find our comfort zone, our speed increased and the rest was literally history. Hopefully we can come back here in a couple weeks and pick up right where we left off from here.”

Rollins, well respected in the NASCAR community will return as the crew chief for Brian Rose Motorsports. Rollins was the man responsible for guiding the young-gun to his first career NASCAR top-five finish at Daytona (Fla.) Speedway nearly nine years ago.

Harris Trucking and Team ASE have leaped aboard as marketing partners in the No. 4 Toyota Camry for the first of 19 events on the 2011 ARS calendar, but the freshman team is planning to announce more supporters in the next couple of weeks leading up to ARCA’s biggest race of the season.

About Brian Rose Motorsports (BRM):

From 2001-2010, Brian Rose competed in 41 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) events. Driving for successful car owners such as the late Bobby Hamilton Sr., Billy Ballew and Rick Ware, he has scored five top-10 finishes including a third place effort in his restrictor plate debut at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway after qualifying fourth in 2002. Rose has controlled the NCWTS field for 35 laps in four events.

A new decade means a new beginning. In 2011, Rose, a native of Louisville, Kentucky will re-brand himself in the racing world by launching his own team, Brian Rose Motorsports (BRM) near Louisville, Kentucky. With the intent to run a full platter of events in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS), NASCAR Nationwide Series and Late Model events across the country, Rose is expected to blossom back to the top on and off the race track.

Stay tuned for a new Brian Rose Motorsports website parked at BrianRoseMotorsports.com.

Enfinger Flexes Muscle At Daytona; Fastest On New Pavement

Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 1:34:11 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Enfinger Daytona Test11 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 19, 2011) - Alabama’s Grant Enfinger had every reason to be smiling as his hauler left the grounds of Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway late last week. The part-time ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards team wowed the ARCA crowd by thrusting its No. 09 Ford Fusion to the top of the overall leader board in a three-day open test session on the newly re-paved 2.5-mile superspeedway.

Enfinger wasn’t the man behind the wheel. For the test, Enfinger, considered one of ARCA’s finest drivers handed the wheel off to USARacing Pro Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Benny Gordon who maneuvered the No. 09 Grant Enfinger Racing (GER) Ford Fusion for the three day test.

While it was tough for Enfinger to sit back and watch someone steer his familiar bold and brilliant No. 09 entry, Enfinger had other responsibilities after and being called just days before the test to drive the No. 36 Justin Allgaier Motorsports Dodge Charger for the 2008 ARCA championship team.

Under the guidance of crew chief Howard Bixman, the No. 09 posted its fastest lap during drafting practice on Wednesday afternoon. Gordon, who plans to make his first ARCA start of the 2011 season at Daytona in less than a month drafted his blue oval around the historic track in 48.414 seconds or 185.897 miles per hour. The fastest time could not be beaten during a full-day of testing on Thursday.

“I’m real proud of the GER team,” said Enfinger, who intends to compete in the 2011 ARCA season-opener next month. “We showed last year that we have a solid restrictor plate program and from what I can tell, we haven’t lost any steam since then. I want to thank Benny (Gordon), Howard (Bixman) and the entire Grant Enfinger Racing team for their hard work during the test. Our goal is to come back and be as competitive when that green flag drops.”

For Bixman, a well-known fixture in the ARCA community, he echoed similar sentiments of his car owner.

“Benny (Gordon) did a superb job for his first go-around in an ARCA super speedway car,” Bixman said. “We came here with a plan and to get Benny some laps. But to leave here atop the board it just shows how dedicated and focused this team and talented Benny really is. I want to thank ROUSHYATES Engines and Ford Racing. Hopefully we’ll be able to secure some sponsorship so Grant and this team can be a permanent fixture in the ARCA Racing Series and not just on a part-time basis ”

For Enfinger, who nearly pulled off his first ARCA victory last April at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, he maneuvered the second-fastest time overall in the No. 36 Dodge Charger. His fastest lap of 48.418 seconds or 185.881 miles per hour was just four-one thousands of a second slower than Gordon’s.

GER will join the remainder of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards teams for the first of 19 races on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series schedule, the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona set for Saturday, February 12, 2011. The event will be televised live on SPEED and is the preamble for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Budweiser Shootout which will commence shortly after the conclusion of the 80-lap / 200-mile contest.

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Knight Motorsports Management

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Tony Marks Racing Shows Strength at Daytona Test

Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 1:34:11 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Tmr Daytona Test11 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 19, 2011) - Tony Marks Racing (TMR), the newest multi-car operation in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards wasn’t shy about holding back in the recent three-day test session at the newly re-paved Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. In fact, the Ohio-based ARCA team quickly raised the eyebrows of their fellow competitors after TMR immediately showed strength and stabilization in their first tango with the 2.5-mile superspeedway.

Armed with the legendary Larry Moore as crew chief, TMR brought three drivers to the “World Center of Racing” as an opportunity to prepare the newest female sensation Maryeve Dufault to become acquainted with the breathtaking racetrack while also utilizing the experience of NASCAR driver Chase Austin to critique the team’s performance.

For 16-year old rising star Jared Marks, the dream of competing at Daytona inched one step closer as the Champion Racing Association (CRA) competitor also climbed into the cockpit for several laps around DIS to give him a taste of what is yet to come.

Even though three drivers were on-hand with for the first official open-test of the new season, much concentration was surrounded on the team’s full-time pilot of Maryeve Dufault, who will make her first ARCA Racing Series start next month.

After spending 2010 competing in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1, Dufault, a native of Los Angeles will leap into the most diverse racing series in the United States hoping to gain experience, respect and support as she vows to become the first female driver to win an ARCA Racing Series event in the history of the 58-year old sanctioning body.

To say that the Tony Marks Racing team wasn’t busy during the three days is a huge understatement. From single-car runs to drafting and everything else in between, Dufault, Marks and Austin all delivered solid results which sensors off good vibes for the freshman team heading into the season-opener in less than a month.

Overall, Dufault led the TMR charge by placing her No. 12b Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger into 28th out of 58 competitors after posting her fastest lap at 49.203 seconds at 182.916 miles per hour. Dufault edged out several familiar ARCA competitors including nine-time ARCA champion Frank Kimmel and the 2010 ARCA Racing Series champion Patrick Sheltra. She was also the second fastest of the six other females on-track during the open-test only trailing Milka Duno.

Marks and Austin, both in single-car rounds posted times that were 41^st and 42^nd respectively overall. The team leaned on comfort not speed for Jared Marks, son of car owner Tony Marks hopped in the seat of the No. 12a Charger and wheeled his automobile around the track in 49.830 seconds or a tick over 180.550 miles per hour. It was a solid lap time for the teenage racer, who under ARCA Racing Series sanctioning age restrictions is allowed to test but not race at the historic facility.

“Overall, we’re completely satisfied with the way the test came out,” said Tony Marks, owner of Tony Marks Racing. “Chase, Jared and Maryeve all did an exceptional job shaking the car down and producing great feedback. I appreciate Chase being here with the team as a driver coach to the future of our great program. Maryeve did exactly what she needed to do and we believe she gained a lot of respect from her competitors.”

He went onto say, “Jared will run some ARCA races later this year and we wanted to make sure he was comfortable in the car not to mention gather priceless seat time. We’ll be back next month and hope we can continue to gain the trust and respect of our competitors while also deliver solid results for our team partners.”

Dufault expressed her overview of the test by stating, “I’m really happy with the progression we had at the test. I felt really comfortable in the car and I achieved what I wanted to do,” she said. “I cannot say enough about the Tony Marks Racing team. They did an amazing job. They’ve worked really hard despite having very little time to put the car together. We showed we had a very competitive piece. I really have a positive feeling for us for the race.”

Tony Marks Racing plans to sport two cars in the 2011 season-opener with Dufault and possibly Austin as a teammate. The schedule will turn later in the year and allow Marks behind the second-car for up to 11 races, including much of the series’ short track contests.

Before tackling the breathtaking Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway this week, the freshman organization spent Monday testing at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway allowing the team to shake down their short-track program with all three TMR protégés being allowed priceless seat time behind the wheel. Dufault will make her ARCA Racing Series short track debut at Salem (Ind.) Speedway on May 1, 2011.

Nestled back at their shop in Napoleon, Ohio, the TMR team is preparing for the first of 19 ARCA Racing Series events on the 2011 schedule which launches with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona on Saturday, February 12, 2011 live on SPEED.

Dreams Do Come True for Brett Hudson

Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 1:34:11 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Hudson Car Shot Daytona Test11 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 19, 2011) - Chuck Norris once said, “Dreams do come true, if you want them bad enough. For Owensboro, Kentucky native Brett Hudson that statement could not have been more farther than the truth.

Last week, Brett Hudson and his Brett Hudson Motorsports (BHM) team participated in a three-day open test at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. After two and a half-days of testing, the team loaded up their hauler to make the trek back to Bluegrass State satisfied after Hudson impressed in his first superspeedway test session.

Under the leadership of former ARCA driver turned crew chief John Hayden, BHM unloaded Tuesday morning looking to get a good feeling on their No. 36b Dodge Charger. Utilizing some assistance from the 2008 ARCA Racing Series champion team of Allgaier Motorsports, it wasn’t hard to figure out that Hudson will be a sleeper heading into the season opener next month at Daytona.

Tuesday morning, the avid racecar driver posted the 12^th fastest time. In the afternoon session, the team landed 21^st out of 40 competitors who took to the daring restrictor plate track. Solid results in day one had the family-owned operation looking forward to day two.

Wednesday morning continued of single-car runs with Hudson in his Chrysler nameplate 19^th on the sheets after 42 cars took their tango with the legendary race track. In the afternoon, ARCA Racing Series official opted to open the track to drafting with BHM taking a soft approach and keeping their focus on single-car runs but not ruling out dabbling a little in the drafting department.

Racing inches apart is nothing new to Hudson, but racing inches apart, three, four and sometimes five-wide at nearly 200 miles per hour is a whole new ball game for the 23-year old. Wrestling very little in the draft, Hudson was able to thrust his Dodge Charger into the 13^th position after nailing a time of 48.834 seconds amounting to a speed of 184.298 miles per hour.

“Drafting was pretty cool,” explained Hudson, who plans to make his ARCA Racing Series debut from Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway next month. “We have to concentrate on qualifying runs, because more than likely we’ll have to qualify on time. However, we knew we could not leave the track without doing some type of drafting. We wanted to make sure the car would “suck up” to the other cars. It’s a good piece, that’s for sure.”

Before loading up and heading home, the team elected to spend Thursday morning doing a couple more single-car runs. During the three-hour session, Hudson maneuvered his No. 36 Brett Hudson Motorsports Dodge Charger around the track in 49.804 seconds at 180.708 miles per hour, landing just outside the top-10 in 11^th, his highest position on the sheets.

Pleased with their results, the team opted out of the Thursday afternoon session and began their 13 hour ride home to Kentucky planning to piece together a game plan that would ensure Hudson the opportunity to cross off an item on his bucket list, racing at the “World Center of Racing.”

“Overall, we’re very satisfied with the way the test went,” said Hudson, who has 21 ARCA Racing Series starts to his credits. “We came to Daytona with really no big expectations in mind except to get a good feeling for the car and keep making improvements. We did that and more.”

He added, “I have to thank John (Hayden, crew chief), Jared (Bartlett, car chief) and the entire BHM team for helping out at the test. John (Hayden) loves this restrictor plate racing and always has a great setup. I’m looking forward to coming back in less than a month and giving everyone else something to talk about.”

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona is the first of 19 races on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The first of two restrictor plate races this season is set for Saturday, February 12, 2011 slated for 4:00 p.m. live on SPEED.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2011 racing season. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Lisa Hudson of Brett Hudson Motorsports at 270.929.2160 or hudson00@adelphia.net.

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Crum, Youster Pair with Hixson; Happy with Daytona Test

Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 1:34:11 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Crum Candid345 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – January 19, 2011) - Wayne Hixson returned to his race shop in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee following two days of testing last week at Daytona International Speedway with a grin on his face that was hard to conceal. The numbers may not look very impressive to the casual observer, but Hixson is not the casual observer. Looking down the speed chart, you do not come across Hixson’s familiar #23 until the 48th position out of 58 cars that took laps. Next to that, the speed of 179.594 mph may be equally unimpressive, but to Hixson, it speaks volumes.

“This car will be ready to run with ‘em next month,” Hixson said as his crew went over the car back at the shop. “We have a few little things to do, gotta get the race engine in it, get it painted, and stuff, but overall I am happy with it.”

No car gets itself around the track, though, and the young man that posted that lap was a fellow Tennessean. Nineteen year old Jake Crum, from Newport, made his first laps around Daytona Int’l Speedway and impressed the car owner and crew. Crum participated in the test so that he would be eligible to race next month, and came away feeling very comfortable in the car.

“I can’t wait to get back in February,” Crum said. “The car was comfortable, and I really enjoyed working with Wayne (Hixson) and his guys. That lap was during single car runs on the first day, and we didn’t participate in drafting, so we thought it was a pretty good lap. I’m ready to go.”

Crum is hoping to build on a racing resume that dates back some 14 years to when he was 5 years old. Crum started out in Go-Karts, and advanced to Bandaleros, Legends, and Allison Legacy cars. From there, it was on to late models, where Crum won the 2008 UARA Championship, the youngest driver to accomplish that feat. He is also a winner of the Bailey’s 300 late model race held at Martinsville Speedway. Last year, Crum competed part time in the K&N Pro Series East, and also made one start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Bristol, starting 12^th and running as high as 8^th before mechanical problems sidelined him. Crum has one previous start in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, at Mansfield Motorsports Park in 2009, where he started 4^th and finished 6^th.

“Right now we are planning to run Daytona and a few other races,” Crum added. “We are looking for some help to hopefully put together a full season, so hopefully a good run at Daytona will get us off on the right foot.”

After Crum tested on Day 1, Day 2 saw another young man climb through the window of the #23. Eighteen year old Levi Youster, from Toledo, Ohio, also took his first laps around the World’s Center of Racing. Youster, who competed in a limited short track schedule in ARCA the past two seasons, was looking to earn approval to compete on the superspeedways. Youster’s lap of 176.982 mph accomplished that.

“That was different,” Youster commented about Daytona’s high banks. “The car felt good, but they told me I was binding it up to much in the turns. It was definitely a lot different from the tracks I am used to, but I learned a lot. Right now we don’t have the funding in place for me to run Daytona, but getting to test and getting eligible to run was a big step.”

Now, Hixson and crew, including Youster who works full time at the race shop, will make the final preparations for next month’s race. The 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season will be Hixson’s 23^rd year on the tour, which ironically matches the number 23 that his cars carry. It will also be Hixson’s 13^th consecutive year of fielding a full time entry in the series. And when the teams roll into Daytona next month, look for that #23 to be right in the middle of the pack.

CONTACT:

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Scott Stenzel's New Year "Redemption" at Daytona

Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 1:34:11 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Stenzel (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 19, 2011) - Redemption was the name of the game for Scott Stenzel driver of the No. 42 Yellow Stripes Making the Driver Ford Fusion. After the last single car session, on Tuesday, Stenzel posted a sixth place time of 49.457 and was the highest placing Ford. One year ago Stenzel was setup to attempt his first ARCA Racing Series start powered by Roush Yates Engines and fielded by Spraker Racing Enterprises. During qualifying for the 2010 Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, Stenzel made light contact with the turn three wall which ruined his chances of making his first start.

Following the disappointing Daytona heartbreak, the team gathered themselves back together and was able to successfully capitalize on a seventh place finish at Talladega (Ala) Superspeedway after participating in the open test and qualifying in the 28th position for the race.

The Yellow Stripes team was optimistic coming back to Daytona International Speedway after the teams’ success at Talladega. “With this new track surface we figured we’d be at least as fast as we were at Talladega,” said Scott Stenzel. “But had no idea after that first session on Tuesday that we’d be posting a time of eighth quick.”

During the afternoon session Spraker Racing continued to shine as the team fielded the No. 42 car for two rookie drivers to gain some valuable seat time. Joey Gase (42b) posted 23rd with a lap time of 50.048 and Ryan Lynch (42c) posted 27th with a lap time of 50.080. “It was great to give these guys some experience at high speeds. For never turning a lap at Daytona they both showed they can be competitive,” added Stenzel.

Wrapping up day one with only a few qualifying runs didn’t give the team all the data they needed to be confident for their return in February. Jeff Spraker made the call to stay for Wednesday morning practice and it sure paid off. Spraker Racing made some significant adjustments to help get the car through the air better at these speeds, sent Stenzel back out on the track, and posted a top-three position immediately. After making further adjustments the No. 42 Ford Fusion settled in at a comfortable sixth place position at a time of 49.457 with a speed of 181.976 miles per hour.

“We fulfilled our test agenda and we are pleased with the results. In addition to helping Joey Gase and Ryan Lynch a chance to gain some valuable track time, we discovered some more speed in the car and really helped enhance Scott’s confidence and prove that we have a very competitive effort here,” said crew chief and team owner Jeff Spraker. “Between the great support from Roush Yates and Spraker Racing we are into Daytona with a great package.”

“Now that we were able to prove we have a good piece it’s time to get out there and keep this momentum going by seeking sponsor partnerships. We have a lot of irons in the fire but any bit can help as we don’t have enough sponsorship to keep going,” Stenzel reluctantly added. “Clearly we can’t stop now as we’ve left a big mark at the test.”

Stenzel co-owns Digi Craft Agency www.digicraftagency.com and has been using every tool and resource to help bring a more realistic return on investment for sponsorship partners. “Sponsors today are most concerned about receiving a return on investment and that’s what the Digi Craft Agency specializes in,” said John Baxter, Director of Marketing and Advertising at Digi Craft. “We build performance based campaigns that work for our clients, they can track and see their return and in-turn they earn trust and faith in what we do.” The team hopes to extend these services to sponsorship partners throughout the 2011 season.

Licata Shows Well in Testing at Daytona

Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 1:46:10 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Licata345 (LAKE BALBOA, Calif. - January 17, 2011) - Back-to-back ASA Truck Series champion Joey Licata Jr. finished sixth overall out of 58 competitors that participated in the ARCA Racing Series testing last week at Daytona International Speedway.

Licata, 19, is a member of the Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle driver development program based in Sacramento, CA. Penske development team, Cunningham Motorsports, ran Licata in their famed #77 Dodge at the three day Daytona test, in preparation for the 2011 ARCA season.

Despite this being Licata’s third ever time in an ARCA car and his first time on the newly repaved Daytona, Licata was up to speed quickly.

“I was very impressed with how fast Joey adapted to the speed of the famed 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway,” Crew Chief Paul Andrews said. “With the new pavement and no more large bumps we are seeing faster speeds than last year. It’s very challenging for a veteran let alone a rookie who has never been on a track larger than a 1 mile.”

Licata’s banner day came on Wednesday afternoon during the drafting sessions, when he was fifth fastest at 185.670 miles per hour. His lap time of 48.473 was just .059 seconds off of the leader.

“We made single car runs for the first day and a half, and then it was time to draft with several other cars,” Andrews said. “(It was) another impressive outing, learning how the draft works figuring out where to be or not to be in the draft is very important. He listened to our input…we had a great test and are look forward to going back with Joey.”

Licata’s laps on Wednesday placed him sixth overall during the three day testing session.

With the successful test, Licata backed up his strong speeds in practice at Rockingham last fall and in testing at Caraway Speedway. Licata looks to be well-prepared to tackle the “Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200” which will be live on SPEED on February 12.

“To actually do laps at Daytona was one of the greatest experiences of my life,” Licata said. “Running with a team of the caliber of Cunningham Motorsports was like nothing I have experienced before. My goals for this first race are to stay out of trouble, be smooth in the pits, and get a good solid finish.”

Licata’s opportunity to race for Cunningham Motorsports in the ARCA Racing Series is a big moment for the Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle program. It encompasses 27 drivers from all over the world with a NASCAR-oriented development platform.

Licata has rapidly ascended through the program, showing exceptional race craft and talent along the way. His 2010 season was highlighted by five poles and four wins including a victory in his first career NASCAR Modified start.

“Joey’s performance at Daytona has made us all very proud. He has a ton of talent and heart,” Driver Coach Ron Sutton said. “This is sure to be just the first of many big accomplishments for this young man as he makes his way in big league motorsports!”

Joey Licata, Jr. Racing is online at www.joeylicata.com

For more information on Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle, log on to www.winners-circle-racing.com

Brevak Tests at Daytona

Monday, January 17, 2011, 4:27:40 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Brevak Daytona Test11 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – January 15, 2011) - Second generation driver Brent Brevak and the No. 3 Ford returned to the track this week testing at Daytona International Speedway for the upcoming Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200. Brevak will attempt to start his first superspeedway event when the ARCA Racing Series returns to Daytona in February. The team participated in the recent three day test at the 2.5-mile tri-oval making improvements each run. Brevak finished the second day of testing in the 16th position with a best time of 183.816.

“I’m very excited to be here,” commented Brevak. “To grow up watching my dad run laps around this place and now be here to run myself is pretty cool. I’ve been at Salem, Michigan, Rockingham and Kentucky with ARCA and tested at Talladega, but nothing compares to Daytona. Although we’ll need to find a little more speed running alone, the car feels great and is very stable in the draft.”

Ashland Wisconsin's Brent Brevak ended the 3 day ARCA test session on a positive note putting his #3 Ford in the top ten with a time of 48.960 seconds/speed183.824 mph. "I feel fortunate to have been a part of the first group that got to test on the new surface here at Daytona," commented Brevak. "Although I have nothing to compare to as far as not having raced here before, it was by far the smoothest surface I have ever been on. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back in February. Hopefully we’ll get the support we need to be here. With the improvements we made over the course of the three days, I am confident we have a car that can be competitive."

Brent Brevak, 22, from Ashland, WI, is currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a major in broadcast journalism. Brevak is the son of 1990 ARCA champion Bob Brevak.

Milka Duno Excels in Test at Newly-Paved Daytona

Friday, January 14, 2011, 1:44:52 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Duno Candid Daytona11 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 14, 2011) – Milka Duno and her Sheltra Motorsports team created a big splash during the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards three-day test session at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) this week. The 2010 championship-winning team returned to the track looking to get ARCA Racing Series rookie Milka Duno ready for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on February 12th and delivered the same top results they grew accustomed to last season.

Duno hit the newly-paved Daytona International Speedway for the first of three days of testing on Tuesday. Making her return to a stock car for the first time since last year’s ARCA season opener, Duno turned in a fast time of 49.37 seconds (182.293 mph). The time put her No. 63 Dodge Charger fifth on the speed charts.

The Jon Wolfe led team returned for round two of testing Wednesday morning looking to try a few different setups in the morning session. Running 26 laps in the three-hour session, Duno posted a best time of 49.70 seconds (181.057 mph). ARCA Racing Series officials opened the track for the first drafting session Wednesday afternoon. Duno led a pack of five cars around the 2.5-mile oval for a few laps before dropping to the back of the pack to see how her No. 63 Dodge would react in the draft. During the draft Duno posted a fast time of 48.67 seconds (184.907 mph) putting her second on the speed charts for much of the session.

“We made many changes today to improve the car and make it faster,” stated Duno. “We had the second-fastest time until the track cooled and the next drafting pack was able to turn a slightly faster time. We will try a few more changes and keep working on the draft tomorrow.”

The final day of testing led to more single car runs in the morning session. Crew Chief Jon Wolfe tried several different setups running a total of 10 laps. The focus returned to drafting again in the afternoon’s final test session. Running a total of 32 laps, Duno drafted in two different five to eight car packs. She took turns taking her No. 63 machine to the front of the pack and dropping to the back working to get the feel of drafting up to another car and passing. Duno finished the day with the sixth-fastest time, rounding the legendary track with a time of 48.727 seconds (184.703 mph).

“We focused today on drafting and we ended up with pretty good results,” said Duno. “This was just the third day working with the team we’re working together very well. They are a great group of people and they know what they’re doing – it is a fantastic opportunity for me.”

After the three-day test session, Duno and her Sheltra Motorsports team are ready to hit the track for the first of 19 events on the 2011 schedule and are looking for strong results when the ARCA Racing Series takes the green flag on Daytona’s high banks Saturday, February 12^th.

“Milka did extremely well this week,” said Wolfe. “I think we got what we wanted out of the test. We look forward to getting back to DIS in February where we can spend more time drafting and practicing in larger packs. She will give a good performance when the green flag drops on race day.”

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TMR Leaving Impression At Daytona; Dufault, Marks, Austin Enjoying Time In Spotlight

Thursday, January 13, 2011, 3:58:04 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Tm Rlogo300pix (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 13, 2011) - - The Buckeye State of Ohio is being well represented in the Sunshine State of Florida this week at Daytona (Fla.) Speedway. Tony Marks Racing (TMR) headquartered in Napoleon, Ohio has successfully left an impression on the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards circuit as their multi-car effort led by veteran racer and now crew chief Larry Moore has put their No. 12 Dodge Charger into the limelight.

Piloted by NASCAR driver Chase Austin, rising female sensation Maryeve Dufault and Champion Racing Association (CRA) competitor Jared Marks, the rookie team spent the first two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) of ARCA Racing Series testing at the newly re-paved 2.5-mile speedway getting their car up to speed and their drivers comfortable with the new and extremely fast asphalt.

On Tuesday, Dufault, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series pilot edged out Austin for the fastest TMR time after placing her machine 17^thout of 40^th on the speed charts. Austin followed in 18^th. Dufault was one of three female drivers testing on the first day behind Milka Duno (Dodge) and ahead of Hannah Baker (Chevrolet).

Leaving the track with some satisfaction, the team returned for round two Wednesday looking for additional seat time and solid results. In their eyes, mission accomplished.

Dufault was again the prime target for the newly founded-race team and was the only driver behind the wheel of their Chrysler emblem Wednesday morning during the three-hour session which resulted in a 23^rd place single-car run.

Yesterday afternoon, ARCA Racing Series officials opened up the legendary track to drafting. The Tony Marks Racing team opted to play it safe though and continued with single-car runs for much of the afternoon before dabbling just a little bit on the defying skill of drafting, which zones heavily on superspeedway racing, much like Daytona or its sister track, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

For the first time of the week, 16-year old Jared Marks, son of car owner Tony Marks hopped in the seat of the No. 12a Charger and wheeled his automobile around the track in 49.830 seconds or a tick over 180.550 miles per hour. It was a solid lap time for the teenage racer, who under ARCA Racing Series sanctioning age restrictions is allowed to test but not race at the historic facility. The team admitted though that comfort, not speed was the primary agenda for the second-generation racer.

Dufault clocked in her inaugural drafting lap Wednesday afternoon with a time of 49.781 seconds amounting to a speed of 180.792 miles per hour landing her a respectable 31^st on the rundown.

“We’re happy with the results thus far in Daytona,” said Tony Marks, owner of Tony Marks Racing. “In a short time, I feel like we’ve been able to build a strong team with a talented group of people. So far, we’ve achieved all of our goals here in Daytona and look to use the last day (Thursday) as a prime opportunity to further push our team into the spotlight. All three of our drivers are doing a tremendous job. What they are learning is valuable not only in ARCA but stock-car racing in general. They still have a lot to learn here in Daytona and ahead in 2011, but I’m very pleased with the overall effort of TMR this week.”

Testing will conclude at 5:00 p.m. Thursday evening for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. The three-day test is preparation for the first of 19 events on the 2011 calendar which begins on Saturday, February 12^th, 2011 live on SPEED. Dufault, the Los Angeles resident is expected to lead the two-car team for TMR next month from the “World Center of Racing.”

Tony Marks Racing hopes to sport two cars in the 2011 season-opener with Dufault and possibly Austin as a teammate. The schedule will turn later in the year and allow Marks behind the second-car team for up to 11 races, including much of the series’ short track contests.

About Tony Marks Racing (TMR):

Tony Marks Racing was founded in 2009 through the passion for racing of team owner and former driver Tony Marks. Marks is the successful owner of TMT, Inc., a logistics, warehousing and packaging company with over 400 employees whose customers are mainly comprised of Fortune 100 companies.

Marks began his racing career in 1985 getting behind the wheel of everything from drag racers, Dirt Late Models, SCCA Formula Fords, USAC F2000 Open Wheel and ARCA cars. Tony personally raced until 2005 amassing numerous wins, championships and track records along the way until he then changed his focus from driver to owner and began building racing programs for his children Jared (16 years old) and Rachel (13 years old). Under the auspices of TMR, Jared began his racing career in 2002 in quarter midgets and now competes in late model, CRA, ASA and ARCA Series events while Rachel continues her development program racing quarter midgets and Bandoleros.

TMR has been at the forefront of charitable giving through its’ “Driving Against Hunger” and “Million Meal Challenge” race programs which have raised over $200,000 for Forgotten Harvest in 2010 at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series events at Michigan International Speedway.

For the NASCAR events TMR along with TMT, Inc. partnered with Forgotten Harvest for the “Million Meal Challenge For Our Kids” which helps to bridge the hunger gap while schools are out of session and feeds 20,000 children per day in the Detroit metro area. Forgotten Harvest was significantly displayed on the entry of Chase Austin during both the Truck and Nationwide events at Michigan International Speedway along with logos of “Million Meal Challenge” sponsors Walgreen’s, United Race Group, Holyfield’s Choice Alka-Power Water and Vitamin Spice. Evander Holyfield was also instrumental in the challenge, acting as Grand Marshall for the August race and announcing his “Fight Against Hunger” on behalf of Forgotten Harvest.

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Knight Motorsports Management

PHONE: 239.834.9797

EMAIL: chris@chrisknightpr.com

Munter Planning a Return to ARCA; Focus on TV Events

Thursday, January 13, 2011, 3:58:04 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Munter Candid2010 (MOORESVILLE, N.C. - January 13, 2011) - Leilani Münter is gearing up for 2011, returning to the ARCA Series presented by Menards. Her focus is on the 10 televised ARCA races on SPEED which offer the most exposure for her sponsors.

The schedule includes six races coupled with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starting with Daytona International Speedway on February 12, followed by Talladega Superspeedway on April 15, two events at Pocono International Speedway on June 11 and August 6, Michigan Speedway on June 17, and Kansas Speedway on October 7. Three other events are coupled with NASCAR Nationwide starting with Chicagoland Speedway on June 4, Iowa Speedway on July 16, and O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis on July 28, the same weekend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The finale at Toledo Speedway will also be televised, with ARCA being the headlining series at that final event.

Munter will be at the Detroit Auto Show and will announce her new partnership with an electric supercar on Tuesday (stay tuned for more details) so she will miss the first day of the three day ARCA open test at Daytona. However, she will be at Daytona on Wednesday and Thursday to take some laps on the new Daytona pavement.

Full story and photos here:

http://leilanimunter.com/11-1.07.htm

Contact: Leilani Munter, leilani@leilanimunter.com

Duno Delivers Strong Results in Daytona Test

Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 4:28:53 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Duno 2 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 12, 2011) – Milka Duno delivered strong results on Day One of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards testing at Daytona International Speedway with Sheltra Motorsports, the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menard’s Champion.

Duno, piloting the team’s No. 63 Dodge Charger, was seventh quickest of 29 cars in today’s morning session and fifth quickest of 40 cars in the afternoon session.

In the morning session Duno completed five laps with a best time of 50.06 seconds at 179.763 mph and improved in a 27-lap afternoon session to a best time of 49.37 at 182.293 mph.

This was Duno’s first time behind the wheel of a stock car since she competed in the ARCA Racing Series season-opener at Daytona one year ago.

Crew Chief Jon Wolfe and his crew made some adjustments to the car between sessions and worked with Duno to continue getting her comfortable in the car and to try new lines on the track. Patrick Sheltra worked with her throughout the day to help her get the most out of the car.

“It was a good practice today and I was very impressed with the team and how professional they were,” said Duno. “We are looking for more speed and will work hard over the next two days to get faster. It was great to get Patrick’s input, and it was a big help. He’s the 2010 champion, and he knows what to do.”

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Brian Rose Returns; Ready to Launch at Daytona

Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 4:28:53 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 12, 2011) - - Sometimes, the term “better late than never” can be accepted in racing. For Brian Rose Motorsports, a new entity in the ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by Menards, the term couldn’t have been more perfect.

After a monstrous winter storm crippled much of the mid-west and south east Sunday night and Monday, Brian Rose and his Brian Rose Motorsports team were trapped in the wintry mix that included ice and snow and unable to make the haul to Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for the first of a three-day open test session.

Luckily, road and weather conditions improved on Tuesday that allowed the team to slowly but carefully maneuver through the 10 hour plus drive to the Sunshine State to tackle the newly re-paved 2.5-mile monster track Wednesday morning.

Planning to test for the remaining two days (Wednesday and Thursday), the first open test of the New Year will mark the first tango for Louisville, Kentucky native Brian Rose at the wheel of the No. 4 Harris Trucking / Team ASE Toyota Camry at the newly re-paved DIS.

Though Rose and his posse are new to ARCA, the team has some experience at the Daytona Beach, Fla. track. In 2002, the now part-time NASCAR driver competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season-opener at Daytona, qualifying an impressive fourth, leading several laps and finishing a career-best and stout third in the No. 4 Dodge Ram for Bobby Hamilton Racing.

Nearly a decade later, Rose returns to the “World Center of Racing” honored to boast the No. 4 again while also hoping to make an early impression in the ARCA Racing Series.

“We’ve been working hard for this test and despite the weather, we’re still here,” said Rose, who will attempt to make his first ARCA Racing Series start in next month’s Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona. “I have a great group of guys behind me and I think this test definitely will give us a baseline on which direction we’re heading.”

Rose continued, “I’m looking forward to competing in the ARCA Racing Series. It’s a great series and I’m embracing the opportunity to bring my new team to such a diverse series. This won’t be our only ARCA race in 2011, but we’re hoping to leave a lasting impression that will carry over into our next event.”

Danny Rollins, well respected in the NASCAR community will serve as the crew chief for Brian Rose Motorsports. Rollins was the man responsible for guiding the young-gun to his first career NASCAR top-five finish at Daytona (Fla.) Speedway nine years ago.

About Brian Rose Motorsports (BRM):

Stay tuned for a new Brian Rose Motorsports website parked at BrianRoseMotorsports.com.

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Knight Motorsports Management

PHONE: 239.834.9797

EMAIL: chris@chrisknightpr.com

Martin Pairs with Venturini Motorsports for Five in 2011; Starts at Daytona

Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 2:09:40 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Martin Venturini345 (MOORESVILLE, N.C. - January 11, 2011) - The weather in Mooresville, NC might be snow and ice this January, but 25-year-old Louisiana native Hal Martin, nicknamed "the Ragin' Cajun" in racing - is ready to kick it up a notch in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards at Daytona. The Gulf Coast native has signed with legendary Venturini Motorsports and its championship team to run select races in 2011 - beginning with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway.

Martin, one of only a handful of college graduates in stock car racing - as a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of New Orleans - was also a top-10 finisher at the 2010 ARCA race in Talladega for Venturini Motorsports. Martin will begin his 2011 season piloting a Venturini Motorsports Toyota at the newly-repaved 2.5-mile superspeedway for three days of ARCA Series open testing today through Thursday.

"I'm really looking forward to hitting the track again at Daytona," Martin said. "I had a bit of a head start on the field by being able to participate in the Hoosier Tire Test here in December for Venturini Motorsports - so I feel I had a good chance to get somewhat acclimated to the track with some laps logged. Any seat time is fantastic, so I'm ready to jump back in for not only three more days of testing, but also a solid year with several starts. We're in this for solid finishes for a championship team."

Tom Venturini, Public Relations Director at Venturini Motorsports, is optimistic about Martin's potential in the Venturini stable in 2011. "We've got strong talent among all of our drivers, and our reputation stands behind the equipment and support we're able to provide each and every one of them. Hal has proven his talent for our organization in the past, as well as on the gulf coast late model tracks. We're really excited to see how he'll perform this season. He has tremendous talent. We're hopeful he will not only add more top 10s to that resume, but also top 5s and maybe even a trip to Victory Lane."

"In 2009 and 2010, I was able to get a good variety in my driving and also get experience at different tracks," Martin continued. "When the call came to race Talladega for the Venturinis, I jumped at the chance. It's the opportunity that every driver wants - to be able to showcase his or her driving skills with a championship organization. We're actively working on securing marketing partners for additional racetracks. I know we're going to continue this momentum in 2011 together, and I'm ready to go get some great results for such a respected team."

Martin plans to make five official starts with Venturini Motorsports in 2011 - to include Daytona, Talladega, Chicagoland, Pocono and Michigan. He joins teammates Firestone Indy Lights driver Alastair Jackson, Joe Gibbs Racing development driver Max Gresham and USAC Champion Darren Hagan in an impressive rookie class of 2011 for Venturini Motorsports.

ABOUT VENTURINI MOTORSPORTS:

Venturini Motorsports, fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR Driver Development Programs in the country. Since 2007, Venturini Motorsports has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Scott Lagasse Jr., Brian Scott, John Wes Townley, Marc Davis, Steve Arpin and Mikey Kile. For more information on the Venturini Motorsports Driver Development program, visit www.VenturiniMotorsports.com. Find them on Facebook at Venturini Motorsports and Twitter: @VenturiniMotor.

ABOUT HAL MARTIN:

MEDIA CONTACT:
Demi Knight Clark, Girl Friday PR & Marketing

Hal Martin & Hal Martin Racing

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803.389.7153

Corr Anxious for Daytona Test

Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 2:09:40 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Corr Car Shot Pocono2010 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 11, 2011) - - Just how bad or how early did Sean Corr want to arrive in Daytona Beach, Florida in preparation for this week’s ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by Menards test session? Bad.

Corr, the aspiring driver for Empire Racing plowed his way down the interstate Saturday night as the driver of the team’s 18-wheeler transporter arriving in the Sunshine State in the wee hours of early Sunday morning, officially become the first team to enter the track grounds for the first official test of the new year.

Corr will admit he’s not your average race car driver. Don’t let this humdrum New Yorker fool you though; he’s all about business when it comes to his duties behind the wheel of the No. 82 Empire Racing LLC Ford Fusion.

But, when the opportunity arises to sink in and get dirty or pull an all-nighter and drive to a test in hopes of potentially winning the biggest race of his racing career, look for Corr to strike his way through the crowd and flock to the front of the line.

“It doesn’t bother me at all,” said Corr, in reference to driving the team’s hauler to the 2.5-mile Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. “We’re a team and I’m willing and able to do whatever it takes to put us in contention. I’d rather drive the hauler and allow the guys who bust their tails to get our Ford Fusion ready the ability to recharge themselves.”

The Goshen, New York native whose been hopscotching from The Empire State to Race City USA, otherwise known as Mooresville, North Carolina during much of the winter is fired up for this week’s three-day test for more reasons than he can count. A new year, some fresh faces, a desirable attitude and an ever-growing outlook has this avid dirt driver ready to make his presence well known on the asphalt.

“I’m ready for Daytona, even though it’s just a test,” noted Corr, who intends to run the full ARCA Racing Series schedule this year. “The desire and “want” from this Empire Racing team is like a disease. A favorable one. We want it and we’re going for it. I have a good feeling about the car we’re bringing to the track and hope we can unload in a zone that we’re comfortable with and just improve as the week progresses.”

The Empire Racing team-led by new crew chief and former ARCA racer Richard Johns will bring a new Ford Fusion with Roush Yates horsepower to the “World Center of Speed” after losing last year’s Daytona automobile in a multi-car incident at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

“I hate to lose a car the way we did,” recalled Corr. “We were running comfortably in the top-seven and the big one unleashed with nowhere for us to go. It happens. It stinks, but it’s just part of the game. We’ve been working hard though on making sure that this car is as strong or even stronger than the one we had last February.

It was though on February 6, 2010, Corr gave an intuition of his ability to draft with the best of the best in the ARCA Racing Series. After being knocked sideways and cutting down a tire in the late stages of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, Corr was able to wrestle his wounded but still strong blue oval from the back to a respectable 14^th place finish after starting 26^th.

“We worked that day as a team. We came from the back to the front and vice-versa all race long. I learned a lot and no doubt the experience will help me next month. Though, we’re talking about a whole new game with the track being re-paved. The track will be so smooth; your 3400-pound stock car will feel like a Cadillac. Nonetheless, our intentions are to go have a strong test and come back and have an even worthier performance in the race.”

Former Empire Racing crew chief John Bellesfield who will take the reins as team manager for the Mooresville, North Carolina-based operation this year is extremely optimistic about the approaching test.

“We’ve put a lot of endless man hours into putting this car together,” explained Bellesfield. “I think we’re going to have a real slick piece for the test and the race. The team is excited to see Sean so enthusiastic about getting behind the wheel. That energy from the driver only gives us, the team the motivation to give him nothing but the best.”

Following the test scheduled for this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Empire Racing will trek back to North Carolina and begin their final check-in list for the running of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 set for Saturday, February 12, 2011 live on SPEED.

For more on Sean Corr, Empire Racing and marketing opportunities for the 2011 racing season, please visit empireracingllc.com.

About Empire Racing:

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Knight Motorsports Management

PHONE: 239.834.9797

EMAIL: chris@chrisknightpr.com

Hackenbracht Heads for Daytona; Same Attitude, New Mission

Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 2:09:40 PM | ARCA Racing Series

Hackenbracht Car Shot Daytona1 (DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - January 11, 2011) - - As the 2011 racing season draws near, the thought of the first green flag of the season can make a heartbeat jump. And while most race car drivers are nestling in with their teams and focusing on their objectives for the new year, rising sensation Chad Hackenbracht has been nose-deep in the books of his Freshman year as a student at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.

This week though, 19-year old Chad Hackenbracht will exchange those books for a steering wheel and grasp a permission slip from his professors and head to Daytona Beach, Florida to participate in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards open-test session at the breathtaking 2.5-mile Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Hackenbracht, driver of the No. 58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet Impala SS will spend three days this week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) trying to nail down a successful setup that will allow Hackenbracht’s family-owned CGH Motorsports the opportunity to win at the “World Center of Speed” next month.

Partaking in his second-ever test session at the newly-paved restrictor plate track, Hackenbracht and his Rodney Jockisch-led team will focus on balance and speed in their bowtie Impala SS. The Concord, North Carolina-based team also hasn’t ruled out participating in a “light” drafting session before loading up and heading back to North Carolina to put the final touches of their multi-color hot rod for the season opening Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona, set for Saturday, February 12, 2011 live on SPEED.

“I’m looking forward to getting back into a race car,” sounded Hackenbracht, who intends to juggle a full-time college schedule while also hoping to become the next ARCA Racing Series champion. “I’m ready to put the books away for a little bit and get back behind the wheel at Daytona!”

The former Legend Car Series (LCS) pilot added, “Rodney (Jockisch) and the entire CGH Motorsports team have been working hard to put this car in tip-top shape. Our first go-around with Daytona wasn’t pretty, but we won’t dwell on the past, but instead move forward towards the present and show everyone this year that CGH Motorsports means business.”

When asked about the recent re-pavement at one of the most historical race tracks in the United States, Hackenbracht commented, “From what I heard, Daytona is going to be a really fast, intense race. Handling should no longer come into play. It’s going to be about driving smart and using your head. I’m expecting the track to drive a lot like Talladega, where the track is nearly as smooth as glass. It sure is going to be an exciting way to kick off speedweeks!”

About CGH Motorsports:

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Knight Motorsports Management

PHONE: 239.834.9797

EMAIL: chris@chrisknightpr.com

USAC Champ Frankoski Testing ARCA Car at Daytona

Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 2:09:40 PM | ARCA Racing Series

(HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - January 11, 2011) – Jeremy Frankoski will be among the drivers to participate in a three day open test session at Daytona International Speedway beginning Tuesday, January 11th. The annual event held by the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, will give Frankoski ample opportunity to experience the newly paved racing surface on the legendary 2.5 mile high banked tri-oval.

“I’ve been dreaming about racing Daytona all my life, so this is definitely a dream coming true for me,” said the 24 year old Frankoski. “I’m just so thankful to have this opportunity. At the same time, I know there’s a lot of hard work ahead for me. There’s nothing in racing that can prepare you for Daytona, so I’m relying on a lot of good people to help me out.”

Florida businessman Eddie Smith, owner of TEAM 42 RACING (NASCAR Nationwide Series), recently named Jeremy as his Development Driver to compete in the ARCA Series and select Nationwide events.

“TEAM 42 RACING is proud to have Jeremy Frankoski coming aboard in our Development Driver program,” beamed Smith. “Jeremy is a very talented driver and posses the type of character we are looking for on our team. We are currently looking for new marketing partners with a strategic marketing program to advance Jeremy’s promising career.”

Helping Frankoski get acquainted with Daytona this week will be Andy Hillenburg and Fast Track Racing. Hillenburg’s Fast Track – High Performance Driving School is also the official driving school of ARCA and USAR. Hillenburg himself was the 1995 ARCA Champion and has won ARCA races twice at Daytona in ’95 and ’97.

Frankoski has raced in a variety of open wheel series and was the USAC Ford Focus Carolina Champion in 2009. Driving the Calico Coatings Ford Focus Midget, he totaled 5 wins, 10 top five finishes, 6 pole qualifications and was honored by USAC with a Rookie of the Year title. Prior to USAC, Jeremy was a two year stand out in NEMA midgets where he also won a Rookie of the Year title driving for the Marine Engines team in 2007. He currently holds a NEMA record for his first win at Beach Ridge in 2007; one of only three rookies to win a race and fastest to do so after only 6 races.

Jeremy also has two years of full bodied racing experience. In 2009, he tested with Tony Blanchard and raced in the PASS Independence 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway, finishing 16th. Last year he ran a limited NASCAR Late Model schedule at Myrtle Beach Speedway with Chad McCumbee Racing and had 2 top five and 4 top ten finishes.

“Working with Tony and then Chad gave me a lot of insight and a good chance to experience the differences between open wheel and full bodied cars,” said Frankoski. “And running somewhat regularly last year at Myrtle Beach helped me a lot. I was really able to get more comfortable with the transition.”

At this time, Jeremy Frankoski and TEAM 42 RACING are actively seeking sponsoring partners to support a competitive schedule in 2011. ARCA will “kick off” the season in Daytona on February 12th with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200; TEAM 42 hopes to have Jeremy at the wheel.

For more information, please visit www.JeremyFrankoski.com.

Cunningham Motorsports Receives Hardware at Banquet

Wednesday, December 08, 2010, 3:26:40 PM | Don Radebaugh

Armstrong Candid Rock2010 (COVINGTON, Ky. - December 8, 2010) - The grand finale for the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards took place Saturday, December 4 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky.

The evening began as the 11^th-20^th place finishers were honored on stage. After dinner, one of the special awards of the evening, the Spirit Award was given to Cunningham Motorsports’ co-owner, Kerry Scherer, for his dedication and support of ARCA, his uplifting spirit by way of example, and his perseverance and positive attitude.

Another of the most sought after awards, the RE/MAX Rookie of the Year Award, was presented to Cunningham Motorsports/Penske Driver Development driver, Dakoda Armstrong. On his was to claiming this award, Armstrong was the highest finishing rookie in 19 of the 20 races on the 2010 schedule. Armstrong joined an elite fraternity of former ARCA Rookie of the Year Award winners, including Benny Parsons (1965), Davey Allison (1984), and Frank Kimmel (1992), finishing the season with 2 wins, 5 top-5 finishes and 12 top-10 finishes. As the 10^th -2^nd place finishers were honored, Armstrong and owner Kerry Scherer appeared on stage to accept the seventh place trophies.

As the prestige of the awards began to build, Tom Hessert and team owner, Briggs Cunningham, were recognized on stage for finishing third in the series standings, 105 points behind points leader Patrick Sheltra. Hessert also earned the Aaron’s Lap Leader Award, by leading 387 laps in eight races, while his closest competitor led 270 laps in eight races. Hessert also garnered the S & S Volvo Laps Completed Award by completing 99.7% of all the race laps, while winning his first career ARCA victory at Iowa Speedway and finishing the season with 10 top-5 finishes and 15 top-10 finishes. On stage Hessert thanked team co-owners, Cunningham and Scherer, his parents, Tom and Debbie Hessert, crew chief Jon Monsam and his entire team for their efforts all season and stated, “This is very unusual for me; to finish in the top three…I have always finished in the 8^th spot.”

At a press conference prior to the banquet, the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards released their 2011 event schedule, which is available at ARCARacing.com. The sanctioning body’s 59^th year of competition commences with the Lucas Oil Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 12. The event, which will air live on SPEED, will be the 180^th event to air on SPEED, since the first race in 1997. There will be 9 additional races airing on SPEED, either live or same-day-delayed. The announcement included the addition of races at two tracks new to the ARCA Series--O’Reilly Raceway Park, in Clermont, Indiana and Madison International Speedway, located in Oregon, Wisconsin.

The Cunningham Motorsports teams will be working in the first month of their “off season” preparing cars for the open test on January 11-13 at Daytona International Speedway.

Michele Thompson, Cunningham Motorsports

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Tim George, Jr. Exceeds Expectations in 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 4:04:58 PM | Don Radebaugh

George Car Shot Rock10 (MOORESVILLE, N.C. - October 27, 2010) - Tim George Jr. had lofty goals for the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season, and he accomplished improvement in a competitive field of drivers.

He finished ninth in the final point standings during his inaugural season with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) that kept him in reach of championship contention for most of the season. As a development driver for RCR, the plan was to gain experience and build momentum for the future. The season-long body of work clearly satisfied those expectations.

"We were able to accomplish so much this year and it really pushed me to expect more for the future. It's time to step it up," George said.

George competed in a full-schedule for the ARCA Racing Series behind the wheel of his No. 31 RCR Development Chevrolet Impala. A top-10 finish early in the year led to a career-first podium ARCA Racing Series finish at Talladega Superspeedway and another top-5 finish along the way of the 20-race schedule.

The breakthrough came on April 23 when George finished third at Talladega Superspeedway. That spark set a fire for George who would go on to finish fourth-place at Mansfield Motorsports Park in July at the rough and tumble short track. Fanning the flames was the New York City's native rise to the top, as he qualified on the outside of row one New Jersey Motorsports Park.

As the season reached the mid-point at Mansfield Motorsports Park, Mansfield was yet another track that George had very little experience on in his second-career appearance at the track. The development driver looked like a veteran, starting from the fifth position and staying in the top-10 for the entire 200-lap race. As George took the last green flag in fifth-place on Lap 194 for the restart and passed Dakoda Armstrong on in the final corner on the last lap before finishing in fourth-place. George earned the respect of his fellow drivers including nine-time ARCA Racing Series Champion Frank Kimmel who said of George's performance at the half-mile track "he put together a great race."

After wrapping up two top-five and five top-10 finishes during his first ten races, the first half of the season concluded with a starting average of 12.5 and a finishing average of 11.8 while leading 37 laps.

His 13th race of the season came at New Jersey Motorsports Park, and it meant a lot to the 29-year-old driver. He grew up only miles from the track with a lot of great racing memories. The 2008 Grand Am Rolex GT Series Rookie of the Year created a lot of buzz with the hometown crowd when he put the No. 31 red and black machine on the outside of row one to begin the Garden State ARCA 150. George held his second position for the first 28 laps. However the great run ended as George was involved in an incident as he wheeled the No. 31 RCR Development Chevrolet, battling the No. 51 of Casey Roderick on lap 58 of the 67-lap event when Roderick's car made contact with him resulting in an 11th-place finish.

In the home stretch, George finished 15th at Kansas Speedway and 34th at the season-ending Rockingham Speedway race. After qualifying 24th at Rockingham Speedway, George marched up through the field. Great driving and outstanding work on pit road got the No. 31 all the way up to 14th-place. George was taken out of contention after bit of bad luck on lap 145 as he spun in oil from another competitor and left the race with an upsetting 34th-place finish.

Even though portions of the second half of the season were frustrating, George turned a lot of heads - and in turn made a name for himself in the ARCA Racing Series. George was able to add 10 points in two races to the Chevrolet point fund, who is the Manufacturer Champion for the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season.

"I am really glad to be driving a Chevrolet and have an engine by ECR (Earnhardt-Childress Racing)," George said. "The people at RCR and ECR are what make those engines so good. Chevrolet is a long standing icon in racing and in this country, and I am proud to be an American driver running the best manufacturer in the business."

Expectations are now set for George. The element of surprise is gone. Gained, however, is knowledge - and lots of it. With a year of success under his belt, George can take notes from this past season's grind and formulate them into a foundation of information. Knowledge is power, and RCR has plenty of mind power to augment its horsepower.

activ8 communications Courtney C. McGarry

Public Relations Account Manager
704.728.3757
courtney@goactiv8.com

Cunningham Motorsports Dakoda Armstrong Rookie Season Recap

Monday, October 18, 2010, 10:00:53 AM | Don Radebaugh

Armstrong Candid Rock2010 (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) - Dakoda Armstrong, driving the #22 Ferrellgas/Syngenta Seeds Dodge, had an impressive rookie season. In 2009, Armstrong ran 7 ARCA Racing Series races, 6 with his current team, Cunningham Motorsports. The Penske Driver Development driver had 2 wins, at Talladega Superspeedway and Salem Speedway, 5 top-5 finishes and 12 top-10 finishes in the 2010 season. Dakoda finished outside of the top-14 only 1 time this season, at the first event at Daytona Speedway in February, where he qualified fourth. After wrecking on lap 16 of the 80 lap event, because of a tire going down on the restart, Armstrong finished 33rd in his first experience at the 2.5 mile track.

Since that low point in his season, Armstrong’s season improved. In the 5^th event of the season, and only his 12^th career race, Armstrong put his Dodge on the pole and took the victory at the 2.66 mile Talladega Superspeedway, just two months shy of his high school graduation from Shenandoah High School . After celebrating in victory lane with his crew, the New Castle, Indiana, native said, “This is a dream come true. Every young racer dreams of winning at a place with this much history. And my dreams have come true. I don’t think I really believe it yet.”

Six races later, at Pocono Raceway, Dakoda could sense another opportunity to visit victory lane, but fell short of the checkered flag by 2.844 seconds, finishing 2^nd. After disappointing finishes of 10^th at New Jersey Motorsports Park, 9^th at Illinois State Fairgrounds, 11^th at Chicagoland Speedway and DuQuoin State Fairgrounds and 9^th at Toledo Speedway, Dakoda found victory lane again at Salem Speedway in September. Armstrong led the final 88 laps of the 200 lap event at Salem, to take over the race record of average speed for the race at 87.630 mph. The second victory of the young rookie’s career came with just two races remaining in the season, at Kansas Speedway and Rockingham Speedway. After the win an exhausted Armstrong said, "We needed the win. We had that good win at Talladega, but had a little bad spree here and we were looking for some good luck. We needed to boost our morale a little bit. I just didn’t want to give up the lead that my pit crew had given me. It seems like each time that my crew gives me an awesome stop, we win the race.” Maybe there is something to that…

Armstrong finished 11^th in the final two races in 2010, at Kansas Speedway and Rockingham Speedway. In spite of the disappointing way the season ended, Dakoda had a stellar rookie season. Armstrong stated, “We have had some pretty good races this season, with some bad luck sprinkled in there, too. I have learned a lot this year –from getting used to the stock car, adjusting to the different race tracks and trying to give more valuable feed back to my crew chief (Paul Andrews). We had a pretty decent rookie season. But, it could have always been a little better.”

As proof of how good his rookie year was, Armstrong will walk off the stage at the ARCA banquet, in December, with the rookie of the year trophy. Dakoda joins an impressive fraternity of notable ARCA rookie of the year award winners, including Benny Parsons, Davey Allison, Bill Venturini, Mark Gibson, nine-time champion Frank Kimmel and former Cunningham Motorsports teammate, Parker Kligerman. The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will honor their champion and all other award winners Saturday, December 4 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center (NKCC) in Covington, Kentucky just south of Cincinnati, Ohio.

After Rough Day at Rockingham Coulter Scores Charlotte Checkers their First Top 15 Finish

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Coulter Candid Rock10 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Joey Coulter, driving the No. 16 Charlotte Checkers Hockey Chevrolet, looked poised to finish the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards on a strong note entering the Rockingham Speedway finale. Unfortunately, a lap one run-in set off a string of handling issues in Saturday afternoon’s American 200, and Coulter took the checkered flag in the 15^th position.

“It was a proud moment for the Checkers to have our car racing at Rockingham,” commented Charlotte Checkers COO Tera Black. “We have a great relationship with Joey (Coulter) and his crew and we look forward to seeing them at Checkers games as they head into the racing off-season.”

Coulter recorded the 12^th-fastest time in Friday morning’s sole practice session with a time of 25.128 seconds at 143.266 MPH. Crew Chief Harold Holly focused more on long race runs than the two-lap qualifying run, due to the significant wear on tires at Rockingham. Later in the afternoon, during Menards Pole Qualifying, Coulter ran a lap of 25.250 seconds at 142.574 MPH to earn the 20-year old the 18^th starting spot in Saturday’s American 200.

With the green flag in the air, Coulter immediately started working his way through traffic, and was up to 16^th when a competitor underneath him got loose entering turn two, forcing Coulter to scrape the wall. Under the first caution on lap 10, Holly brought the Miami Springs, FL native to pit road for an evaluation of the damage. Coulter reported a tight condition from the damage, and the crew fixed the front and rear fenders on the No. 16 Charlotte Checkers Hockey Chevrolet. After taking the green flag on lap 14 in 28^thposition, Coulter again began working his way through the field, even though the car got tighter as the run continued.

As the second caution flag was displayed on lap 50, Coulter radioed Holly saying he “can’t turn the car in the center, and it really feels like something is hurt in the front end.” Holly brought Coulter to pit road for four fresh Hoosier tires, Sunoco fuel and several major chassis adjustments. The car took well to the changes, as Coulter started moving his way through the field on the lap 60 restart in the 21^st spot. After meticulously working his way to the front, Coulter radioed Holly on lap 120, letting him know the “tires are completely gone and I have become loose.”

With fuel running low, Holly brought Coulter to pit road on lap 140 while in 13^th for a green flag pit stop. Coulter rejoined the field in 16^th, and shortly after taking four fresh tires, fuel and a wedge adjustment, the caution waved, locking him two laps down. Showing his diehard never give-up attitude, Coulter radioed his team, “this may not be our day, but we aren’t giving up, and we will let them know we were here.” Taking the green on lap 159 in 16^th, he began battling the leaders for a lap back, with lap times reflecting that of the leaders. Coulter continued running with the leaders, trying to gain a lap back, but without another caution, he crossed the finish line on lap 200 in 15^th place in his No. 16 Charlotte Checkers Hockey Chevrolet.

“I am very proud of my entire Coulter Motorsports team this weekend for working so hard to finish off 2010 on a high note,” said Coulter. “We didn’t quite get the finish we were looking for but that’s part of racing. We forged a great relationship with the Charlotte Checkers, and on behalf of my whole team and myself, we want to thank them for their support. I also want to urge everyone to go to their home opening game this Friday (10/15/10)!”

You can get LIVE updates wherever Joey goes by following Joey on Twitter at http://twitter.com/joeycoulter

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Catch Joey’s LIVE radio show, 5 @ 5 with Joey Coulter, every Wednesday at 5:00 PM EST exclusively on www.RaceFanRadio.com

Also please be sure to support Joey’s sponsors at:

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About Charlotte Checkers Hockey

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The Charlotte Checkers have joined a new league and are now playing in the American Hockey League as the top affiliate of NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. The Checkers’ inaugural AHL home opener is set for Friday, October 15th at Time Warner Cable Arena. Ticket packages start as low as $10 per game and information can be obtained by calling 704-342-4423 or visiting www.gocheckers.com.

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Allgaier Motorsports, Robb Brent finished 26th in the American 200 and 11th in Championship Points

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Brent In Car Rock10 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Robb Brent, driver of the Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – Dodge Charger in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Re/Max and Menards, struggled with a multitude of handling issues in Saturday afternoon’s American 200 at Rockingham Speedway to log a 26th-place finish.

With Rockingham Speedway being the final stop on the 2010 ARCA Racing Series schedule, Brent finished out the season 11th in the championship points.

Brent recorded the 15th-fastest time in Friday morning’s sole practice. Later that afternoon, the 23-year-old ran a lap of 25.316 seconds, an average speed of 142.203 mph, to earn the 21st starting position for the American 200 presented by Black’s Tire and Auto Service.

As the Shelby Township, Mich.-native started the race he quickly made his way through traffic before the first caution of the day was displayed on lap nine. Under the caution, Brent radioed to Dave Leiner, II that his Dodge was a little loose but was tolerable. Brent restarted the race in the 17th position on lap 14. Again, Brent went to work making his way through traffic even though his chassis was getting looser and looser with each lap.

The next caution was displayed on lap 50 which allowed for the lead lap cars to pit on lap 51. The Leiner-led crew made major chassis adjustments to help tighten the Dodge throughout the entire corner, as well as regular service of four fresh Hoosier Tires and Sunoco Fuel. For the first few laps after going back green, Brents Dodge Charger seemed to like the changes, but as the tires went away he made it very clear that on the next stop they needed to make more adjustments in the same direction.

With the next caution coming out on lap 75, Brent let the team know his Dodge was still very loose but he thought he could deal with it until the next caution. Unfortunately, a long green flag run saw Brent lose two laps to the leaders and then the July Pocono winner radioed into the crew to let them know he had a vibration. Brent brought his Dodge to pit road on lap 137 for fresh Hoosier Tires, Sunoco Fuel, and more adjustments. On lap 192 Brent and another competitor made contact to cause his left rear tire go flat, which forced him to bring his Dodge down pit road for left-side tires. When the checkered flag flew, Brent crossed the finish line in the 26th position.

“This isn’t how we wanted to end our season,” said Brent. “We came here with one mission in mind and that was to finish in the top 10 in points. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to do that today with our Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – Dodge Charger. Our 11th place finish in the championship points defiantly doesn’t do this team justice. I’m thankful for how hard our guys worked this season to provide me with solid cars throughout the year. Winning the July Pocono race was defiantly the highlight of my 2010 ARCA Racing Series season.”

For more information on Allgaier Motorsports, please visit: www.allgaiermotorsports.com <http://www.allgaiermotorsports.com>
For more information on Robb Brent, please visit: www.robbbrentracing.com <http://www.robbbrentracing.com>
For more information on Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, please visit: www.orchardcdj.cm <http://www.orchardcdj.cm>

Team Contact: Ashley Allgaier
allgaiermotorsports@gmail.com

Ty Dillon Brings RCR Back to Victory Lane at the Rock

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Dillon Candid Rock10 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Ty Dillon is now two for three in ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards competition, picking up his second consecutive victory in the 59-year-old stock car tour, in just his third series start, with a win at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday. The 18-year-old high school senior conserved tires until the late stages of the American 200, then made a pass for the lead with 41 laps remaining and drove to a commanding, 8.902-second victory.

It's the first win for RCR at Rockingham Speedway since Dale Earnhardt, Sr. earned the last of three victories at the track in the 1996 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event held there.

The Rockingham race weekend began with a full day test session on Thursday, where Dillon and the No. 41 RCR Development team were fourth fastest among 39 teams participating. On Friday, he was fifth on the speed charts during a final practice session, and was able to qualify sixth with a 24.861-second lap around the one mile paved oval at a speed of 144.805 mph.

Starting on the outside of row three, Dillon and his RCR racing team knew that tire conservation was key for the 200-lap race, as ARCA Racing Series teams were limited to two sets of Hoosier tires in the pit box. At the wave of the green flag, the 18-year-old driver jumped up to third in the running order, but fell back to as far as 11th while focusing on tire conservation.

He was running 10th when the caution flag was displayed at lap 49. Dillon instructed his team that the black No. 41 felt loose, so crew chief Danny Stockman directed the driver down pit road for four Hoosier tires, Sunoco fuel, track bar and air pressure adjustments.

A fast pit stop by the team helped Dillon gain four positions in the pits, and he restarted sixth on lap 59. Once again, Dillon was instructed to conserve tires, as the team planned to stretch the set for 100 laps.

Dillon dropped to seventh on the restart, but found himself back in sixth position seven laps later, and moved to fifth on lap 92. Dillon was running fifth on lap 145 when he pitted under caution for four tires, one can of fuel, and a chassis adjustment.

Once again, quick work by the team allowed Dillon to move forward in the running order, and he restarted second with just 39 laps remaining. Within one lap of the restart, Dillon made a pass for the lead, and created a sizable distance over the next 38 laps.

He crossed the checkers 8.902 seconds ahead of Kevin Swindell. Chad Finley finished third, followed by Patrick Sheltra and Craig Goess.

Dillon returns to the ARCA Racing Series in 2011, beginning with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12. The race will be broadcast live on SPEED. Check local listings for air times.

TY DILLON QUOTES:

"We saved all day. We had plans to fall back at the beginning of the race to save tires, and we decided that in those early and middle stages of the race, if anyone tried to pass us, we would let them, rather than using up the tires. I knew I was going to give it all I could on that restart. I never really showed it at the beginning of the race or the end of the race. I just tried to drive conservatively and go as hard as I could go without wasting the tires or driving too hard. It impressed me a little bit at the end.

"This is awesome. I remember being here at Rockingham with my dad when he was racing, and with Dale [Earnhardt, Sr.] when he was racing. I came here all of the time with my grandfather, and with my mom. I remember playing in the stands with little box cars when I was really young, so I've always watched racing here. The trophy is the same as it was back then, so it's really cool to see that. It means a lot to me.

"These guys worked so hard all week. We've been here for a while - three days - and it's tough on a team to get up every morning and work as hard the way they did. We knew we had a fast rod, and the guys had an awesome pit stop to put me out second. I hadn't been using all the tires that I could have been, so I had a little left in the tank. After that restart, I got a good run into Turn one and was able to get in the gas a little early.

"I always watched the races here, and I tried to learn as much as I could. I use the ARCA SIM Racing game, and my mom gets mad because sometimes I just come home right from school and jump on that game and race all the tracks that I can. I feel like I've been to these tracks 100 times."

Contacts: Jackie Franzil
Manager of Communications
Richard Childress Racing
336.731.3334 Ext. 3757 office
336.655.8278 cell
jfranzil@rcrracing.com

Tim George Jr. Concludes 2010 ARCA Racing Series Ninth in Points despite Undesirable Finish at Rockingham

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

George Candid Rock10 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Tim George Jr. was hoping for a solid finish in Saturday's ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season finale, but a lap-145 accident relegated the Richard Childress Racing development driver to a 34th-place finish at Rockingham Speedway.

Despite the undesirable ending to the 2010 season, George maintained his ninth-place position in the Driver's Point Standings and will be honored at the 2010 Championship Awards Banquet in Covington, Kentucky on December 4.

The Rockingham race weekend began with a full day test session on Thursday, where George and the No. 31 RCR Development team were 28th fastest among 39 participating teams. The team suffered a minor setback during the afternoon portion of testing when George made contact with the wall, causing the team to resort to a backup car. On Friday morning, the 29-year-old driver was 24th on the speed charts during a final practice session, and was able to support his practice speeds by posting the 24th-fastest time during qualifying on Friday afternoon.

Beautiful weather greeted George and the ARCA Racing Series drivers on Saturday afternoon, and the 41-car starting field took the green flag live on SPEED at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Shortly into his initial run, George indicated to crew chief P.J. Bryant that his Chevrolet was tight, and he hovered between 22nd and 26th during the first 49 laps of the 200-lap race. He was running 22nd when the caution flag was displayed on lap 45, and Bryant directed George down pit road during the ensuing caution for four Hoosier tires, Sunoco fuel, and a track bar adjustment.

Quick work by the RCR development team allowed George to gain four positions on the race track, and he restarted 18th on lap 64. Over the next 80 laps, George held his own among the ARCA Racing Series competitors, focusing on tire conservation while maintaining track position.

He was running 16th with just over 50 laps remaining in the 200-lap race, but drove over oil left on the race track from another competitor's car, and crashed into the turn four wall on lap 145. With heavy damage to the No. 31 RCR Development Chevrolet, the team was forced to retire to the garage area.

George finished 34th, 55 laps down.

George's RCR teammate, Ty Dillon, earned his second consecutive ARCA victory, while Kevin Swindell finished second. Chad Finley finished third, followed by Patrick Sheltra and Craig Goess.

George will join the top 10 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards drivers at the championship awards banquet on Saturday, December 4, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky.

TIM GEORGE JR QUOTE:
"This was not the ending to the season I was hoping for, but we were able to maintain a top-10 finish in the ARCA point standings, so I am happy about that."

Contacts: Jackie Franzil
Manager of Communications
Richard Childress Racing
336.731.3334 Ext. 3757 office
336.655.8278 cell
jfranzil@rcrracing.com

Kimmel Ends Season with 6th-Place Finish at Rockingham; Finishes 4th in Championship Standings

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Kimmel In Car Rock10 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Frank Kimmel finished the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season in style by claiming a sixth-place finish in the American 200 at Rockingham Speedway. The finish marked his 14th top-10 finish of the season and solidified his fourth-place position in the final 2010 championship standings.

"It was really a great race car all day," said Kimmel. "It was probably our best car of the season. We were very competitive and ran up front. Our first pit stop wasn't very good. We lost some spots, but I was able to drive right back up to the front. We ran second to Patrick (Sheltra) all day, and he was a little bit better than we were, but all in all we were very fast. That last set of tires, I really don't know what happened, but we lost a lot of grip. I just couldn't get up off the corners like I had earlier in the day. We ended up sixth, which is a disappointing finish compared to how we ran all day. We ended up fourth in the points. Congratulations to Patrick (Sheltra) and all the guys up front. They did a really nice job all season."

The Ansell/Menards crew worked hard on their No. 44 Ford Fusion all weekend. During Friday afternoon's practice session the crew turned their attention to race runs. They posted the 13^th-fastest time of the session with a time of 25.177 seconds (142.988 mph).

Kimmel was the 37^th driver to hit the track during Friday's qualifying session. He improved upon his practice time by circling the one-mile track in a time of 25.013 seconds (143.925 mph). The time was good enough to line the Ansell/Menards car up in 12^th position for the start of the American 200.

It didn't take long for Kimmel to show the incredible strength of his Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion after the drop of the green flag. After only one lap he gained four positions and was running in eighth. By the time the first caution came out on lap 11 Kimmel had moved into the seventh position. During that caution Kimmel radioed to his crew that the car was really good.

The field restarted on lap 15 for what would be the first long green-flag run of the day. Kimmel immediately continued his climb to the front. He moved into the top-five on lap 22. The nine-time champion took fourth on lap 31 and continued in that position for the next 19 laps when the second caution of the day came out.

The caution brought all the leaders down pit road for service. Kimmel brought his Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion to the attention of his crew on lap 51. The team took four fresh Hoosier tires and fuel. Unfortunately the stop was a little slow as the team had trouble changing the left front tire. Kimmel rejoined the field in eighth place, losing four positions on pit road.

The restart came on lap 60 and Kimmel went on a tear to make up for the lost ground. In only seven laps he gained five positions to move into third place. The field was slowed for a third time on lap 75. During the caution Kimmel radioed to his Ansell/Menards crew that he was very happy with the car.

Choosing not to come to pit road during the caution, Kimmel remained in third position for the lap 79 restart. Posting a three-way battle for the lead with eventual series champion Patrick Sheltra and Justin Marks, Kimmel moved into the second position on lap 88. He remained in second for the next 42 laps. With a long green-flag run, the No. 44 began to fall off a little bit as Kimmel's tires wore. Trying to conserve his tires, he fell to fourth on lap 144. On lap 145 Steve Park's No. 53 blew an engine, leaving oil on the track. Kimmel hit the oil in turns three and four as he came around on lap 146, costing him two positions on the track. The next time around the caution came out slowing the field for a fourth time.

During the caution Kimmel radioed to his crew that the car was very good for most of the run but began to lose front grip at the end of the run. The field came down pit road for what would be their last stops of the season on lap 147, and Kimmel brought his Ansell/Menards Ford to the attention of his crew from the sixth position. Changing four tires and adding fuel, the Ansell/Menards crew had a lightning fast pit stop and returned their driver to the track in fourth, gaining two positions on pit road.

After a long caution period, the field went back to racing on lap 159 for the last 41 laps of the 2010 season. Kimmel's No. 44 Ford Fusion was too loose, often getting sideways coming off turn four. The loose condition caused him to lose two positions over the final 41-lap stretch. Kimmel took the checkered flag in sixth position claiming his 14^th top-10 finish in the 20-race season.

"This season was kind of a bitter sweet season for us," concluded Kimmel. "I thought at times we ran better that we had during the 2009 season, and the car was much more competitive. We led a few laps but are still very disappointed that we didn't get a win this year. I felt like we ran good enough this year to win some races. It's one of those seasons that has not been our best, for sure, but has not been our worst. We'll take this and build on what we learned and try to get our cars better for next year so that we can come to Daytona and be very strong. With the Ansell and Menards sponsorships coming back next year, that by far is the best news of the season, we can build on what we have gained this year and continue and try to get better and better."

Tracy Olszewski
Public Relations Account Manager
704.785.6196
tracy@goactiv8.com

Kevin Swindell Earns Second-Place Finish at Rockingham Speedway

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Swindell Candid Rock2010 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Kevin Swindell drove the No. 6 Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR) Toyota to a second-place finish in the American 200 presented by Black's Tire & Auto Service at Rockingham Speedway in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards.

The 21-year-old driver started the weekend off grabbing the top spot in the practice session with a time of 24.605 seconds (146.312 mph). Swindell continued to impress the competition by earning his first Menards Pole award presented by Ansell when he laid down a lap of 24.763 seconds (145.378 mph).

The No. 6 ESR Toyota took the green flag for the final race of the ARCA Racing Series season on Saturday afternoon for the 200-lap event. Starting from the pole position, Swindell quickly gained a substantial lead on the field. The first caution of the day flew on lap 11 for a single car spin off turn two, and Swindell radioed to the crew that the car was free, especially going into the turn. The team stayed out to keep their valuable track position.

The race went back to green on lap 15, and the No. 6 continued to dominate up front. By lap 21, Swindell gained a half-straightaway lead on the rest of the field, which extended to a straightaway lead by lap 33. The young driver radioed to his crew that the car was really good in turns three and four but not as good in turns one and two. He also mentioned a concern for the brakes and told the crew he would back off a little since he had a big lead.

The yellow flag flew for a second time on lap 51 for a single car spin in turn one. The ESR team took this opportunity to call the No. 6 down pit road for service. The team changed four tires, added fuel and made an air pressure adjustment. Swindell went back on the track in the fifth position. Swindell took the green flag on lap 60, and by lap 71, he radioed his hot brakes were beginning to stick.

The third caution came on lap 76 for a single car spin in turn four, and Swindell radioed to his crew that the car was a little snug early in the run. Hodges suggested he take out some of the rear brakes, as he restarted in the fifth position. By lap 78, Swindell moved up to the fourth position and held steady until lap 95 when he worked up to third and mirrored the leader's lap times. At the halfway point, he held the third position, and Hodges encouraged his driver to save the big push until the end of the race.

Swindell fell back to fourth on lap 131 and battled the No. 55 of Steve Arpin. The No. 6 fell to the seventh position, but a caution on lap 147 allowed the ESR team to come to pit road to make their last pit stop of the day. The team changed four tires and made another air pressure adjustment to help with handling. The No. 6 came off pit road in the ninth position.

When the field took the final green flag, the team coached Swindell to save his car until the last 20 laps. He worked his way to the seventh position and began to battle Buescher on lap 167. He took over the fifth spot one lap later. On the 172^nd lap, Hodges radioed to his driver to go ahead and race hard for the win. Four laps later, Swindell raced with the No. 44 of Frank Kimmel and took the fourth position from Kimmel by lap 176. He quickly worked passed the No. 60 of Patrick Sheltra and took over the third spot.

As they looked ahead, the team realized it would take a caution for Swindell to make up the distance between the No. 6 and the leader, No. 41 of Ty Dillon. Luck did not fall in their favor as the final 24 laps were run under green-flag conditions. Swindell settled for the second position as Dillon crossed the finish line first.

"It was an overall good day," said Swindell. "The first half of the race, we were strong. The first pit stop was a little rough, and we lost a few spots. We were able to get back but just couldn't overcome the track position on the last run. It was a pretty good day. I would have liked to have had another caution at the end for the opportunity to go for the win, but I'm happy with the day."

The race served as Swindle’s fifth-career ARCA Racing Series event and his highest finish in the series. The second-place position topped his 11^th-place finish in 2006 at Toledo Speedway.

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Craig Goess Finishes Fifth at Rockingham Speedway; Collects Runner-Up Position in Championship

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Goess Candid Rock10 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Craig Goess topped off his 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season Saturday afternoon at Rockingham Speedway with his 10th top-five finish of the season. The fifth-place position, however, was not enough to give Goess and the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. team enough points to top the points leader Patrick Sheltra.

The weekend started off with a day-long test session Thursday, as the No. 81 team tested two different cars throughout the day. On Friday, the team worked on the car during the lone practice session of the weekend. The Eddie Sharp Racing crew worked with diligence to get the No. 81 faster and finished the session with the third quickest time of 24.885 seconds (144.665 mph).

During the qualifying session, the No. 81 laid down a lap of 24.794 seconds (145.196 mph), good enough to land a starting position of third for Saturday's race. The third-place position gave Goess an added bonus of five points in the point battle, moving him within five points of leader Sheltra.

As the team entered the garage at the Rock on Saturday, everyone remained calm, getting ready for the day. Goess continued his regular race-day routine and focused on preparations with crew chief Johnny Allen.

The green flag waved on the season finale, and the fireworks in the air seemed synonymous with the fireworks expected on the track for the chase for the championship at Rockingham. Goess started from the third position and looked to continue the consistency he showed throughout the season.

The caution flag fell on lap 10, and Goess radioed to the crew that the car was tight in turns three and four. The No. 81 was running in the sixth position, and Eddie Sharp, team owner and spotter for the No. 81, encouraged his driver on the radio. "You're doing fine," said Sharp. "Keep focusing, and be smooth. This is a long race, just keep hitting your marks."

The green flag waved on lap 14, and Goess ran in the sixth position between Ty Dillon and Frank Kimmel. Quiet on the radio, Goess focused on protecting his position on the track.

By lap 31, the No. 81 fell back to the eighth position. Goess set his sights on catching Tom Hessert's No. 77 in the seventh spot. The caution flag fell on lap 50 with the No. 81 in the ninth position. Crew chief Allen called Goess down pit road on lap 52, and the crew went to work on changing four tires, adding fuel and making a track bar adjustment. The green flag dropped on lap 60 with Goess in the 10^th position, and Sharp radioed to the 29-year-old driver to not overdrive the entry into the corners.

A caution fell on lap 75, and Goess explained to the crew that the No. 81 had a hard time getting off turn four. The team took the caution as an opportunity to discuss strategy for Goess. "Make these spots up slowly," Sharp encouraged. "We still have half the race. Keep working the bottom line and get your tires on the white line if you can." The green flag dropped on lap 79 with Goess in the eighth position.

Goess fell back to the tenth spot by lap 120, and he told the crew the tires were extremely worn out. On lap 146, Tim George Jr. hit the wall, causing the yellow to come out. Running in the 10^th position, Goess came down pit road looking to pick up positions with a quick stop. The ESR crew put on four tires and added fuel, completing an efficient stop. Goess picked up four spots and restarted on lap 158 in the sixth position.

With 25 laps left to go in the final race of the season, Goess continued to fight for every position. Hessert, third in points going into the event, fell back to the 17^th spot and left Goess and Sheltra to battle for the championship. The No. 81 raced against time as Goess made a push to catch the front of the pack and the No. 60.

On lap 179, Goess picked up speed and passed Grant Enfinger's No. 09 for the eighth position. He then picked off Chad McCumbee's No. 1 for the seventh spot. Goess was running faster than the leaders on lap 182, but the team hoped for a caution to slow the field and cut the distance to the front of the pack.

By lap 193, Goess showed that he was making a surge. He continued to cut the length to the No. 44 and was soon on the bumper of Kimmel. The No. 81 passed the No. 44 on lap 195 and set his sights on the No. 60 of Sheltra for the fourth position.

The white flag waved. Goess gave the last lap everything he could but could not catch the No. 60. Goess crossed the finish line fifth, one position behind Sheltra, who was crowned ARCA Racing Series Champion. Sheltra collected his first-career ARCA Racing Series Championship by 25 points over Goess.

Goess expressed his discontent with the outcome of the race. "I didn't see today working out the way it worked out," Goess said. "We did the best we could with what we had. We fought hard all day, and it wasn't meant to work out for us, I guess. I'm proud of the season we put together and everything the No. 81 ESR team has done this season."

The No. 81 team finished the season with 10 top-five and 15 top-10 finishes in 20 starts. An announcement is expected today regarding future endeavors for ESR and Goess.

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Brandon McReynolds Fights Bad Luck in ARCA Racing Series Event at Rockingham with 21st-Place Finish

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Mc Reynolds Candid Rockingham1 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Brandon McReynolds finished 21^st at Rockingham Speedway in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards. Piloting the No. 92 Jesse Jones Hot Dogs BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors Sof Comfort Chevrolet, McReynolds worked through radio and brake problems throughout the day.

McReynold pulled double-duty throughout the weekend, competing in the UARA Series and the ARCA Racing Series events. He finished eighth-quickest in the lone ARCA practice with a fast time of 25.007 seconds (143.960 mph). Remaining focused as he switched between the UARA and ARCA cars throughout the day, McReynolds laid down a qualifying time of 24.871 seconds (144.747 mph). The quick lap was good enough for McReynolds to line up seventh for the main event Saturday afternoon.

The 19-year-old driver started Saturday with a bang as he collected his sixth-career UARA Series victory. The win is his second victory this season at Rockingham Speedway. McReynolds hoped to use the momentum gained from this victory earlier in the day toward the ARCA race in the No. 92 RBR Chevrolet.

The green flag dropped on the American 200 presented by Black's Tire & Auto Service, and McReynolds looked to use his experience at the track to his advantage. Problems arose early for the team as the team's spotter experienced issues with the radio, leaving McReynolds without clear communication from above about track positions.

As the race got underway, the No. 92 fell back as radio issues and brake problems plagued the team. McReynolds described the brake pedal as "shaky" and informed the team that he couldn't get the car slowed down. By lap 33, McReynolds raced consistently in the 15^th position.

The second caution of the day fell on lap 51 with the No. 92 in the 15^th position, and the crew discussed the strategy for the pit stop. "The car is way too loose," radioed McReynolds. "At the end of the last run, the car felt better. If I let it roll too much in the center, though, it gets loose." The No. 92 crew put on four tires, added fuel and made a track bar adjustment to help with the handling.

The adjustments from the crew helped the No. 92, and by lap 69, McReynolds was up two spots to 13^th. Another yellow flag fell on lap 76, and McReynolds communicated that the car was running tight.

The green flag fell, and by lap 80, McReynolds was up to the 12^th position. The driver radioed to the team that he felt the right front tire had a problem and was forced to pit road for an unscheduled stop. The team changed the two right-side tires, but the unscheduled stop forced the team to go two laps down. The No. 92 went back to racing in the 27^th position.

Although two laps down from the leader, McReynolds and the No. 92 team did not give up. Quiet on the radio, the 19-year-old driver focused on the task ahead and worked his way forward one at a time. By lap 128, McReynolds worked his way to the 24^th position.

The yellow flag fell again on lap 147, and the No. 92 came in for a pit stop of four tires and fuel. McReynolds battled a free racecar on the bottom of the track, but continued to race the field. By lap 179, McReynolds held steady in the 21^st position.

Ty Dillon crossed the finish line first, collecting his second ARCA Racing Series victory this season. McReynolds ended the race in the 21^st position, three laps down.

"It was a disappointing race," said McReynolds. "We dealt with issues the entire race and just could not catch a break. I have to thank Ricky Benton Racing for the opportunity to compete in the ARCA event, as well as Jesse Jones Hot Dogs, BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors and Sof Comfort of all of their support. I wish we could have brought home a better finish, but that's racing."

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Adventurous Weekend results in a podium finish at Rockingham for 18-year-old Chad Finley

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Finley Candid Rock10 (DeWITT, Mich.) - For 18-year-old Chad Finley and his Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) Team, the entire 2010 racing season came down to one race; The American 200 Presented by Black’s Tire and Auto Service on October 9th at the Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina.

Finley and his BKR crew knew they’d be in good shape at a track where the DeWitt, Michigan talent had seen success in the past. In 2009, he won the Pole for this very same race and led laps as well. Going into the 2010 version of the American 200, Finley was ready to take that next step and put his name on the list of first time winners in the ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards.

Things started off well enough for Finley as he qualified second quick out of 41 teams in attendance and was scheduled to start on the outside of the front row next to Menards Pole Award Presented by Ansell Winner, Kevin Swindell and things were looking up for Finley and his entire BKR team.

Unfortunately, Finley would be relegated to last on the starting grid after being forced to pull his #29 Air Lift Company / Auto Value – Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores and Certified Service Centers machine out of impound. “After we went through tech we made some unapproved adjustments. That was tough as we just missed setting on the pole as well."

So Finley was relegated to 41st on the starting grid and as soon as the green flag dropped, Finley immediately began to pick his way through the field and made his way up to as high as third and that’s where he finished for his second podium finish of 2010 and third of his career in the ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards.

Finley tied his career high finish for the second time as he’s finished third at Pocono (2010) and Berlin (2009) Ty Dillon took the win at Rockingham ahead of Swindell and Finley who completed the podium positions while Patrick Sheltra finished fourth to clinch the 2010 ARCA Series Championship!

“What a good race we had at The Rock! To come home third after all we went through is a good feeling! It’s been a while,” The 18-year-old phenom continued. “The old girl was solid today. We just never could get good track position and we were battling from behind all day long. We just could never catch that break.”

“I’m really proud of every one for the weekend and this entire year. It’s been a tough spell there and we got through it,” He remarked in appreciation. “Once again a very special thanks to the Air Lift Company as well as the great people at Auto Value – Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores and Certified Service Centers for their great support this year. We appreciate it very much.” Finley ended.

In six starts in ARCA in 2010, Finley recorded Two Top Five finishes with his season high third place showing twice, with the latest podium showing coming at Rockingham. His only other Top Five was also a third in the Messina Wildlife Stopper 200 at the biggest track he's ever raced on; The 2.5 mile triangular paved oval of the Pocono International Raceway in Pocono, Pennsylvania back on June 5th.

His other starts have resulted in an 11th place finish in the Rattlesnake 100 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on April 16th and a seventh place finish in the Racing for Wildlife 200 at the track on the ARCA Schedule closest to his home in DeWitt, Michigan, the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan on June 11th. His last two races were his 23rd place showing at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois and a 30th place showing at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas.

To learn more about Chad Finley and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities within the organization for the fast approaching 2011 Racing Season, log onto one of his two websites at: www.chadfinleyracing.com and www.sponsorchadfinley.com.

Win-Tron and Marks Solid, But Struck by Adversity at Rockingham

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 3:21:26 AM | Don Radebaugh

Marks Candid Rock10 (ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - The 2010 season finale of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards at Rockingham Speedway Saturday afternoon summed up a season of highs and lows for Win-Tron Racing and driver Justin Marks. Following suit with the 19 races that preceded it, the American 200 presented by Black’s Tire and Auto Service provided tight racing and clean battles on the track, with Marks and the No. 32 Construct Corps Dodge Charger put on yet another strong showing. However, bad luck would again loom in the path of the Win-Tron team just past halfway in the 200-lap event, hindering a finish that would have showcased their performance.

Electing to take part in the open testing session on Thursday afternoon at the historic one mile oval, Crew Chief Mike Chaffee and his team focused on a long run setup that would keep speed in the car for Justin on old tires. The car clicked off consistent speeds lap after lap as the tires wore down, and Marks turned the fourth fastest time of the Friday’s qualifying session with a lap time of 24.805 seconds.

The green flag dropped shortly after 1:30 PM on Saturday afternoon and Marks cruised through the first 50 laps of the event in second position. A caution flag on lap 51 gave the Win-Tron Racing crew the chance they needed to bring their driver down pit road and make some adjustments to the No. 32 Construct Corps Charger. After four fresh tires, fuel and a chassis adjustment, the pit crew finished their work quick enough to help Justin gain three spots in pit road. Restarting third just a few laps later gave Marks the track position he needed and he pulled into the lead easily on lap 62.

Setting the pace for the next 25 laps, Marks seemed to have set the cruise control in the Construct Corps machine, until he began reporting around lap 90 the tight condition in the middle of the corners had returned. He began to fall back through the top ten to save his equipment until he could make another pit stop for more adjustments, but discovered a much more serious problem than the handling was developing.

Just past halfway Marks radioed to his Win-Tron crew that something was amiss in the engine. After switching ignition boxes and assuring Crew Chief Mike Chaffee that all of the gauges had normal readings, Marks continued making laps around the track until the next caution flag just before lap 150. The crew took a peek under the hood but found nothing they could fix on pit road, sending Justin back onto the track for the remaining 50 laps of battle. The looming problem in the power plant of the No. 32 would ultimately cause Marks to fall back to a 16^th place finish.

“More than anything, I’m really proud of this team and the fast Construct Corps Dodge we had today,” Marks commented following the season finale event. “These guys never give up and I was really happy with the way our car handled all weekend. We found a good setup during the test session on Thursday that really put us in the position to just make minor adjustments today. I had a lot of fun this year and this race was no exception. Mechanical failures happen sometimes and that’s just out of our hands. We were fast, we led laps, and I was happy with the car. You can’t ask for much more than that.”

Leading those laps gave Marks five bonus points that ultimately pushed him ahead of Dakoda Armstrong for the sixth spot in the championship point standings. Though the final outcome of the 2010 season was bittersweet for the Win-Tron team as the championship title they were hoping for didn’t come, driver and crew were still pleased with their performance and championship contention.

“Even though we didn’t end up with the championship title, I still think we showed what this team is really made of,” Co-Owner of Win-Tron Racing Nate Thiesse commented. “These guys pulled together week after week, worked extra hours in the shop to get the car ready and never complained. Our performance on the track really showed the dedication Win-Tron Racing has, and we’re very pleased with the job Justin Marks did behind the wheel for us all year long.”

For more on Justin Marks, visit www.justinmarksracing.com and follow him on Twitter (@Justin_Racing)

For more on Construct Corps, visit www.constructcorps.com and follow them on Twitter (@ConstructBuddy)

For more on Win-Tron, visit www.win-tronracing.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@WinTronRacing)

About Justin Marks

California native Justin Marks began his love of racing after attending local races and the Indianapolis 500 with his father at the age of 14. His racing career sprouted from local street stock racing and grew into a successful SCCA and Rolex Sports Car Series career. Marks finished 16^th in the 2001 Rolex Sports Car 24 Hours of Daytona in his first career professional race, and later collected a total of 12 wins in the SCCA and Rolex Sports Car Series combined. In 2009, he competed once again in the 24 Hours of Daytona and came home with a victory.

Marks moved on to ARCA Racing Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck and Nationwide Series competition in 2007, where he competed in select races over the next two years. This season, Justin is competing full-time in the ARCA Racing Series with Win-Tron Racing in the No. 32 Construct Corps machine. For the latest news on Justin, please visit www.JustinMarksRacing.com.

About Win-Tron Racing

Based in Lakeville, Minnesota, Win-Tron Racing officially began in 2007 with one main goal in mind: to win races. Owned by a former successful racecar driver in Kevin Cywinski, and engineer Nate Thiesse, Win-Tron has successfully competed for wins in the ARCA Racing Series with the No. 32 machine since its first appearances in 2004 under a former name, Country Joe Racing. Though the organization has seen several different drivers behind the wheel of its entries, Win-Tron and driver Justin Marks are set to compete for the entire season in 2010, with hopes of capturing a team first ARCA championship. For more on Win-Tron Racing, visit www.Win-TronRacing.com.

About Construct Corps

We are a cutting edge temporary skilled labor provider to the construction industry. We have the first centralized operations and recruiting system. With a database in excess of 120,000 workers from more than 9,000 zip codes, our partner contractors have the ability to take on projects nationwide. Construct Corps is uniquely positioned as the company with the most qualified workers in the most locations with one point of contact. For more on Construct Corps, please visit www.ConstructCorps.com.

Kirby Johnson
Public Relations Manager
Win-Tron Racing, Driver Justin Marks
M: 608.289.8919
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WinTronRacingPR@aol.com

Kimmel Ready to Round out 2010 Season with Rockingham Win

Friday, October 08, 2010, 7:07:17 AM | arcaracing

Kimmel Candid Pocono10 (MOORESVILLE, N.C.) – As the 2010 season comes to a close, Kimmel and his Ansell/Menards team race into Rockingham Speedway with one goal in mind - win a race before the season is over. The Ansell/Menards team has knocked on the door to victory lane several times this season, but this weekend, they look to close that door and the season by adding their names as victors at the infamous rock.

“Our expectations are pretty high at Rockingham,” said Kimmel. “We ran really well here in the fall race last year. I think the open practice day on Thursday will be very beneficial to us, because we have never tested at Rockingham. I am looking forward to going there and testing. Hopefully, we will come up with a good setup and try to win a race this year before the season is up.”

Kimmel has only been to Rockingham on three occasions, but his results don’t show how good he is at the one-mile oval. While he struggled in his first two trips to The Rock, the Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion was very fast last time the ARCA Racing Series competed at the high-banked track. Kimmel ran in the top-three and lead 26 laps before getting involved in an accident that relegated him to a 12^th-place finish.

Known as a “driver’s track,” Rockingham Speedway is the perfect place to wrap up the 2010 season, and there is no better driver than Kimmel to find his way around the one-mile oval.

“Rockingham is a track that tears up tires, but it also has multiple grooves you can run. If you are not running well, you can search and find a line that works better. It makes for a fun race for the competitors.”

Kimmel and his Ansell/Menards team will begin their journey to victory lane in the American 200 presented by Black’s Tire and Auto Services on Thursday, October 7^th with a test session. Practice is set for 11:30 a.m. EST Friday and lasts for 90 minutes, with Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell at 2:30 p.m. The green flag will drop for the final 200 laps of the 2010 season on Saturday, October 9 at 1:30 p.m. EST. Live race coverage airs on SPEED with live timing and scoring and audio coverage on ARCARacing.com.

“Kimmel’s Top-10”

As the 2010 season wraps up, several teams and drivers look ahead to the off season. It’s a time to spend with family, around the house and relaxing after several weeks on the road. Kimmel doesn’t use the off season to slow down or relax; his head is always in racing. He proves this in this week’s top-10: “Kimmel’s top-10 favorite things to do in the off season.”

10. Spend more time at home with Donna.

9. Catch up on chores at the house.

8. Work on the Koi pond at my house.

7. Visit Holly and Frankie at school in N.C.

6. Go to Halloween 200 at Salem Speedway on October 24^th.

5. Evaluate, redo or purchase cars for next season.

4. Go to Leftover Turkey 150 at Rockingham Speedway on November 27^th.

3. Go to IMIS Racing Industry show In Indianapolis, Ind.

2. Go to Dave Dayton’s Racers Auction show in Indianapolis, Ind.

1. Get ready for Daytona test.

Frank Kimmel and the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Fast Facts

In the Points: With only one race remaining on the ARCA Racing Series schedule, Kimmel stands fourth in the championship standings. He holds a 25 point lead over Justin Marks in fifth and sits 160 markers behind leader Patrick Sheltra.

Rockingham Stats: Rockingham Speedway is one of the few tracks on the ARCA Racing Series schedule where Kimmel is yet to visit victory lane. In his past three starts at the one-mile oval, Kimmel has an average start of 17.3 with an average finish of 11.0.

Test 1, 2, 3: Kimmel and team will be participating in a day-long open test session at Rockingham Speedway on Thursday, October 7. The team will be testing two different cars during the test to prepare for Saturday’s American 200.

Meet Frank Kimmel: Fans will have the opportunity to meet Frank Kimmel and several other drivers of the ARCA Racing Series during Rockingham’s annual ThunderFest on Thursday, October 7 from 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. EST. Drivers will be signing autographs and introduced on stage for a brief Q&A with fans.

This Week’s Ford: Crew Chief, Bill Kimmel Jr., has chosen to bring chassis No. 340, “Courtney” and 320, “Carrie” to Rockingham Speedway. They will choose which chassis to run after the test session on Thursday.

Did You Know?: Frank Kimmel’s son, Frank Kimmel II, became a three-time champion at Salem Speedway last weekend. Kimmel II competed in the Super Stock division at Salem Speedway earning his second-straight championship in the division this season.

Featured Blogger: Want to hear what Kimmel has to say about each race weekend? Logon to http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/ every week to read Frank’s latest driver diary. He discusses what happened in the race, what he does when he is not at the track and his expectations for the next race weekend.

Follow Frank Kimmel: Follow Frank Kimmel at the track or in the race shop by logging on to facebook.com/frankkimmelracing and twitter.com/frankkimmel. Follow every race weekend for live updates and photos from the track and throughout the race.

2010 STATS

Starts Wins Poles Top 5s Top 10s Ave Start Ave Finish Pts. Pos./Prev

Frank Kimmel 19 0 1 7 13 8.5 8.9 4/4

Ansell/Menards Media Contact:

Tracy Olszewski – activ8 Communications – 704.785.6196 - tracy@goactiv8.com

Robb Brent Rockingham Advance

Friday, October 08, 2010, 7:07:17 AM | arcaracing

Team News, Notes and Quotes

·      This Week’s Dodge … Robb Brent will pilot chassis No. 001 from the Allgaier Motorsports stable this weekend at Rockingham Speedway. The last time this Dodge Charger raced was at Toledo Speedway in September, which Brent brought home a 6th place finish.

·      Allgaier Motorsports at Rockingham … Springfield, Ill.-based Allgaier Motorsports made their debut at Rockingham Speedway in 2008, with driver Justin Allgaier. In three ARCA Series starts, the team has not been able to show it’s full capability, due to transmission and engine failures.

·      Brent at Rockingham … Since making his series debut at Rockingham Speedway on April 19, 2009, Brent has an average starting position of 31.5 and average finishing position of 27.5.

·      Last Time Out … Brent finished 27th in the Kansas Lottery 150 at Kansas Speedway last Thursday afternoon, after suffering a punctured oil line.

·      And Then There Was One … With 19 of 20 races complete so far this season, Allgaier Motorsports have accumulated one win, three top-five and eight top-10 finishes, an average starting position of 16.3 and an average finishing position of 14.4 with 23-year-old Brent. Allgaier Motorsports Dodge Chargers have completed 2,121 of 2,452 laps contested (86.5 percent) to date.

·      Points … Going into the finale of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series season, Allgaier Motorsports’ driver Brent is currently 11th in driver points, five markers behind 10th-place driver Bryan Silas.

·      Meet the Driver … Fans can meet Brent when he participates in an autograph session for the ARCA Racing Series at Harrington Square, located at 111 E Washington St., Rockingham, NC, from 6:15 – 7:30 PM on Thursday, October 7th.

·      Most Popular Driver ... Visit ARCANation.com <http://arcanation.com/robbbrent> and vote for Brent as the 2010 National Speed Sport News Most Popular Driver.

·      Twitter … Follow Allgaier Motorsports official twitter page @allgaiermtrspts for live updates from the track. Along with the updates, Allgaier Motorsports will be giving away autographed items and race tickets to some of its twitter followers. Also, don’t forget to follow driver Robb Brent, @robbbrent for updates and insight into his everyday life.

·       The Action … Rockingham Speedway will host the final stop on the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule with live timing and scoring and live audio coverage on www.arcaracing.com <http://www.arcaracing.com> on Friday, October 8th for both practice and qualifying beginning at 11:30 a.m. EST. The 200-lap, 200-mile American 200 will be telecast live on SPEED at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 9th.

·      Quotes …
o   Owner Michael Allgaier on Rockingham: “Rockingham Speedway has a lot of history and it’s only fitting that the ARCA Racing Series title will be decided this weekend. As for our team, we are only five points outside of the top 10; everyone at Allgaier Motorsports has worked very hard to make this year a success, and finishing inside the top 10 would be great.”

o   Crew Chief Dave Leiner, II on Rockingham: “As a team we have moved past last weekends bad luck and we are focused on this points battle we are in for 10th-place. We hope to make the most of the one-day test session held on Thursday and look forward to putting this Allgaier Motorsports No. 36 Dodge in contention for a top-five finish. I know we are more than capable of doing that.”

o   Driver Robb Brent on Rockingham: “The Dodge Charger we are bringing this weekend, to Rockingham Speedway, is another one of my favorites. It raced very well at Toledo Speedway and responded well to the changes we made. With this being the last race of the season, I know the Allgaier Motorsports, Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram team is capable of finishing in the top 10 in points and we are only five points behind so it’s going to come down to just a few spots at the end of the day.”

For more on Allgaier Motorsports, please log onto www.allgaiermotorsports.com <http://www.allgaiermotorsports.com>
For more on Robb Brent, please log onto www.robbbrentracing.com <http://www.robbbrentracing.com>
For more on Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, please log onto www.orchardcdj.com <http://www.orchardcdj.com>.

Team Contact: Ashley Allgaier
AllgaierMotorsports@gmail.com

Enfinger Back in the ARCA Saddle at the Rock

Friday, October 08, 2010, 7:07:17 AM | arcaracing

(ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - Grant Enfinger, absent from ARCA competition since his third place finish at Chicagoland Speedway in August, will return to the track at Rockingham, for the American 200 Saturday October 9th.

"We are proud to put ACME Dismantling of Toledo Ohio on the hood, while featuring RoushYates Performance Parts. Associate sponsors MasterCraft Safety, RoushYates Engines, Stanley Industries, FK Rod Ends, and TeamBCR.com are helping make this race possible for us.

“Excited to get back to the track but especially excited to get to go back to the Rock. Definitely my favorite track on the schedule with multiple grooves it makes for exciting racing for the fans and the drivers,” Grant said.

Howard Bixman Crew Chief commented, "This was a last hour decision to go to Rockingham and wouldn't be possible without the support of the sponsors. The crew has all volunteered to help with this race. We have run strong all year and Grant and the team deserve a win.”

Enfinger, who hails from Fairhope Alabama, is one of the top independents in ARCA. His small team, which operates out of Concord, North Carolina, can not show up at all ARCA races, but when the 09 Ford Fusion enters the track, Grant and his volunteer crew go to the front of the field. He has posted top 3 finishes this year at Texas, Iowa, and Chicago. He led 42 laps at Talladega in April, before finishing 6^th. During his limited 2009 schedule, Grant posted 4 podium finishes.

For more information on the race team and sponsorship opportunities with GER, visit www.grantenfinger.com

Kevin Swindell Rockingham Advance

Friday, October 08, 2010, 7:07:17 AM | arcaracing

Race: American 200
ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards: 20 of 20
Track: Rockingham Speedway
Date: October 9, 2010

Kevin Swindell will get behind the No. 6 Eddie Sharp Racing Toyota for his first ARCA Racing Series event this season. The 21-year-old will steer his way around the historic one-mile Rockingham Speedway for the final race in the 2010 ARCA Racing Series schedule.

Kevin Swindell Fast Facts:

This Season: Swindell made waves this season in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, competing in all 10 events. He collected two pole awards, one top-five and four top-10 finishes. At the end of the season, Swindell finished seventh in the points standings. He also made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut and competed in three events in the series.

ARCA History: Swindell has competed in four events in the ARCA Racing Series in his career. He made his debut in the series in 1996 and competed in four events that season. Swindell's career-best finish is at Toledo Speedway with an 11^th-place finish.

Racing Bloodlines: Racing runs in the blood of Kevin Swindell. His father, Sammy Swindell, is a three-time World of Outlaws champion with hundreds of victories to his name. Kevin's grandfather also raced at many local Memphis, Tenn., dirt tracks.

Early Beginnings: Swindell began racing karts at the age of five, before he could even ride a bicycle. Success came early, and Swindell moved to Quarter Midgets. He won World Karting Association Divisional races his first year. By the time he was twelve, he won dirt and pavement kart races and moved up to WKA National competitions. He picked up two National Championships, a Grand National win, and seven National race wins in two years.

Other Success: In 2006, Swindell became the youngest driver to win a World of Outlaws main event at 17-years-old at the Charlotte Dirt Track and won the 2006 National Sprint Car Rookie of the year. He teamed up with Kasey Kahne racing in 2007 to run the USAC Sprint and Midget National Series and finished sixth in the points. The driver continued to add different series of racing to his versatile resume. In 2010, Swindell won the Chili Bowl Nationals and looks to continue his success this weekend at Rockingham Speedway.

Championship on the Line: Although Swindell is racing in his first ARCA Racing Series event this season, the competition will not be easy on the 21-year-old driver. The race at Rockingham will serve as the deciding factor for the championship points standings. ESR will go for its second-straight ARCA Racing Series championship with driver Craig Goess behind the wheel of the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Goess sits 10 points behind leader Patrick Sheltra, and Tom Hessert is 20 points behind Sheltra.

Swindell on racing this weekend at Rockingham Speedway:

"I'm really looking forward to running with Eddie Sharp Racing. I am thankful for the opportunity to race at Rockingham Speedway, and I can't wait to be back on the track."

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Craig Goess Rockingham Advance

Friday, October 08, 2010, 7:07:17 AM | arcaracing

Race: American 200 presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service
ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards: 20 of 20
Track: Rockingham Speedway
Date: October 9, 2010

As the ARCA Racing Series season comes to an end this weekend at Rockingham Speedway, the excitement is just getting started for the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Eddie Sharp Racing team. Driver Craig Goess and the No. 81 team gear up to compete for the 2010 ARCA Racing Series Championship. Goess is not only looking for a championship win, he is going into the weekend looking to take the Rock by storm.

This week, team owner Eddie Sharp gathered the team together for a meeting and encouraged each member to enjoy this week. Sharp, who has been in the ARCA Racing Series as an owner for five years, pushed each team member to remember that this week was not just about winning the championship but to enjoy the journey along the way.

The team will hit the track Thursday for an open test session, and begin Friday with practice and qualifying. The green flag drops on the American 200 presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Craig Goess Fast Facts:

Last Race: Kansas: Going into last week's race at Kansas Speedway, Goess knew that every point and every lap would count in the chase for the championship. Quick pit stops from the No. 81 crew and smart strategy from crew chief Allen aided in Goess' trek to the front of the pack late in the race. He crossed the finish line third, which puts him 10 points out of the championship with one race to go.

Goess at the Rock: Goess competed twice at Rockingham Speedway in the ARCA Racing Series. In 2009, Goess entered "The Rock" as a rookie, looking to take on the historic track for the first time. He finished sixth in the race and was thrilled for his first top-10 finish in the series. The team returned for the last race of the season and collected a 17^th-place finish after battling handling problems. The finish was good enough for Goess to earn a top-five finish in the ARCA Racing Series points standings for his first season.

Testing: The No. 81 team will take part in the ARCA Racing Series open test on Thursday. The team will hit the track for the scheduled practice sessions from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m.

In the Points: The point race is the headline story for the weekend at Rockingham. Only 20 points separates the top-three contenders of Patrick Sheltra, Goess and Tom Hessert. Goess trails Sheltra by a mere 10 points, and Hessert trails the leader by 20 points.

Meet Craig Goess: Goess will be a part of the Rockingham ThunderFest, the City of Rockingham's downtown party, on Thursday evening. Goess will be a part of the ARCA Racing Series autograph session beginning at 6:30 p.m.

SPEED Broadcast: The American 200 is the final race on the SPEED schedule in the ARCA Racing Series season. The live race coverage begins at 1:30 p.m on Saturday. Live streaming audio will be also featured on the ARCA Racing Network at www.arcaracing.com with scoring and timing at 1:30 p.m.

Goess on this weekend: "The Rock is fun to get around as a driver. We'll have a better setup than when we went there before. We tried some things at the end of last year that didn't really work out for us. I still like driving the track, and I'm really looking forward to going there this weekend.

Goess on ending the season at the Rock: "Ending the season at Rockingham is something special for the entire series, There is so much history at the track, and it's a great feeling to have the fans at the Rock cheering on the end of the championship chase. We're looking to win at the track, and we are going to do everything we can in the final race of the season to get to our goal of winning the championship. That would be the ideal end of this great season."

Goess' ARCA Racing Series Rockingham Speedway History

	2009-April	Rockingham	12	6	200/200	Running
	2009-Oct.	Rockingham	19	17	199/200	Running

Goess' ARCA Racing Series 2010 Season

Date	Track	Start	Finish	Laps	Notes
2/6	Daytona	33	34	16/80	Crash
2/27	Palm Beach	10	13	69/70	Running
4/11	Salem	19	2	200/200	Running
4/16	Texas	6	2	105/105	Running
4/23	Talladega	22	4	94/94	Running
5/23	Toledo	6	14	198/200	Running
6/5	Pocono	3	WIN	80/80	Running
6/10	Michigan	1	6	100/100	Running
7/10	Iowa	6	8	200/200	Running
7/17	Mansfield	3	2	200/200	Running
7/31	Pocono	4	3	50/50	Running
8/5	Berlin	9	9	200/200	Running
8/15	New Jersey	17	8	67/67	Running
8/22	Springfield	16	11	106/106	Running
8/27	Chicago	1	5	100/100	Running
9/6	Du Quoin	7	7	100/100	Running
9/12	Toledo	3	2	200/200	Running
9/18	Salem	1	13	189/200	Running
9/30	Kansas	7	3	100/100	Running

Race length: 200 laps/200 miles
Track layout: 1-mile
Shape: Oval

SCHEDULE

Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010

ARCA Test Day

9 a.m. - Noon Practice

1 -5 p.m. Practice

Friday, Oct. 8, 2010

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ARCA Practice

2:30 p.m. ARCA Qualifying

Saturday, October 9, 2010

1:30 p.m. ARCA Race

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Rockingham Speedway to close out the 2010 racing season for 18-year-old Chad Finley

Friday, October 08, 2010, 7:07:17 AM | arcaracing

(DeWITT, Mich.) - It all comes down to one race remaining within the 2010 racing season for 18-year-old Chad Finley and his Brad Keselowski Racing Team and it’s at a track where the DeWitt, Michigan teenager has seen success in his only other appearance.

Finley and the BKR Team will make the trip down to the 2010 ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards season finale at the Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina This Saturday, October 9th for the American 200 Presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service. Last season, Finley won his first career ARCA Pole Award and led several laps during the event.

“Finally we get to go back to a track that I’ve been to before,” An elated Finley said as he and his BKR team make final preparations for the trip to the Tar Heel State. “We sat on the pole last year with a new track record and lead a bunch of laps so hopefully all
the stars will align for us and we can get the finish we deserve.” He added.

The Great Lakes State teenager is looking to put the past two races at Chicagoland and Kansas behind him and a good showing at “The Rock” would go far towards accomplishing that goal in an effort to end the 2010 racing season in ARCA competition on a high note and build some momentum for the 2011 campaign.

“These last few races have been pretty tough to swallow. I know we all have to pay our dues in this sport, but man I feel we are past that point as far as finishes go. Brad (Keselowski) has been a big supporter and I can’t thank him enough for his inspiration as well as this whole race team.” Finley ended.

In five starts in ARCA so far this season, Finley has recorded One Top Five finish, an impressive Third Place finish in the Messina Wildlife Stopper 200 at the biggest track he's ever raced on; The 2.5 mile triangular paved oval of the Pocono International Raceway in Pocono, Pennsylvania back on June 5th.

His other starts have resulted in an 11th place finish in the Rattlesnake 100 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on April 16th and a seventh place finish in the Racing for Wildlife 200 at the track on the ARCA Schedule closest to his home in DeWitt, Michigan, the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan on June 11th. His last two races were his 23rd place showing at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois and a 30th place showing at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas.

To learn more about Chad Finley and to inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities within the organization for the last race of the 2010 racing season in Rockingham, North Carolina, log onto one of his two websites at: www.chadfinleyracing.com and www.sponsorchadfinley.com.

George Looking to Make 2010 Campaign Even More Successful in Season Finale

Friday, October 08, 2010, 7:07:17 AM | arcaracing

(MOORESVILLE, N.C.) - The 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, which comes to an end Saturday at Rockingham Speedway, can easily be labeled a success for Tim George Jr. and his first-year with his No.31 Richard Childress Racing (RCR) development team.

The driver currently is sitting in ninth place in the ARCA Racing Series point standings with two top-fives, 10 top-10s and leading three races with a total of 37 laps.

"Being a development driver in the ARCA Racing Series this year has been great," George said. "But being a development driver for RCR is a really special. It has been such an honor to work with the Earnhardt-Childress Racing (ECR) Chevrolet power, and the team that Richard Childress, Mike Dillon and everyone else at RCR has assembled. There has been an abundance of information that I have learned at the track in the ARCA Racing Series and in the shop with my crew chief, Gere Kennon, and the No.31 team."

George made his 'white flag' start of the 2010 season at Kansas Speedway last Thursday, starting the 100-lap event from the 15^th position. He proved to be solid as a rock crossing the finish line as he maintained the starting position. The finish marked George's 13^th top-15 finish in 19 starts for the 2010 season. He finished in the same position from the previous year with his second career start at the track.

The names etched to the rock outside the speedway have changed at Rockingham Speedway over the years, but the racing is as competitive as it has ever been at the historic D-oval as the ARCA Racing Series returns for its second season finale at the track. Once a staple on the NASCAR schedule, the track, then known as North Carolina Speedway, has become the track nicknamed "The Rock." It's a track where drivers must race the track in order to win.

"The Rock is a very historic track, and it is a great place to race," George said. "The track eats up tires and strategy comes into play a lot there."

In two starts at the 1-mile paved oval of Rockingham Speedway, George has achieved two top-20 finishes. His best finish was 15th in the spring edition in 2009 with Eddie Sharp Racing.

As George prepares to conquer "The Rock," the No.31 Chevrolet Impala will hit the asphalt on Thursday, Oct., 7 as he participates in an optional open test session for the series.

"Thursday will be a good test day," George said. "I have made some significant changes to my seat and will need to get used to running that. Also, NASCAR Nationwide Series driver, Scott Wimmer, will be at Rockingham helping me out a bit."

The New York City native will attend a season finale autograph session at Rockingham's annual ThunderFest hosted by the City of Rockingham after the optional test session at Harrington Square in downtown Rockingham. In advance for the American 200, George will sign autographs for fans from 6:15 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The University of Miami graduate will look to rock the speedway like a hurricane as the start of the American 200 gets underway at 1:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, Oct. 9 with live coverage provided by SPEED. The ARCA Racing Network will cover all the on-track activity for the ARCA Racing Series with live streaming audio and scoring of practice, qualifying at ARCAracing.com inside the ARCA Nation and live audio coverage. Get LIVE updates on Tim George Jr. all weekend by following @TimGeorgeJr on Twitter and TimGeorgeJrRacing on Facebook.

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Tyler Speer to make ARCA Debut at Rockingham

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | arcaracing

(ROCKINGHAM, N.C.) - The end of the 2010 ARCA season with the American 200 at Rockingham Speedway will be the beginning of an ARCA career for Tyler Speer, 19, of Woodstock Georgia as he makes his series debut in the #10 Chattanooga Auto Auction Chevrolet.

Speer earned his ARCA license at the at the ARCA Racing Series 3-day open test at Daytona International Speedway Dec. 18-20, 2009. It was his first experience in an ARCA car, but running a detuned backup car from Andy Hillenburg’s stable Speer still posted the 21st fastest lap of the test.

Although he will be a rookie in the ARCA race, Speer may well be the most experienced driver in the field at Rockingham. That is if you consider competing at all of the track’s venues. He’s run Little Rock in the Allison Legacy Series, the big track in the Frank Kimmel Streetstock Nationals Polar Bear 150 and he won the Allison Legacy event on Rockingham’s road course.

“I really enjoy racing at Rockingham,” Speer said, “especially the big track. I’m looking forward to running it with 800 horsepower and learning to race with some of the best drivers in the sport.”

Although new to ARCA cars, his four wheel racing career began the age of 12 when his parents vetoed his re-entry into dirt bike racing, which he had been a part of at an early age. They bought him a go-kart for Christmas and started racing in a local weekly series.

“I’m competitive in everything that I do, and I always want to be the best at it,” he said. “By the end of my first year of go-kart racing, I was starting to think about one day running in NASCAR.”

After running up front in the kart series, he and his parents realized he needed experience that would be relevant to running a major racing series, so when he turned 14 Speer joined the Allison Legacy National Touring Series running a three-quarter scale Cup car replica in 20+ races a year at tracks from Virginia to South Carolina.

To help refine his driving and race strategy skills, Speer enrolled in Mike Loescher’s FinishLine Racing School where he excelled his first time in a “big” car. Loescher has remained an advisor to Speer since based on his performance at the school.

After the 2009 Allison Legacy Series season when he finished fourth in the points with one win and nine top-five finishes, Speer moved on starting with the Daytona ARCA test and leading to a limited schedule in a Pro Late Model car in 2010 where he had top-ten finishes in each of his three events at Lanier National Speedway.

“Maybe the most fun was running two positions behind Kyle Busch in my first late model race,” Speer said.

Besides his diverse experience with Rockingham’s various tracks, Speer has run a wide variety of cars and tracks as he targets a racing career. In addition to the Kimmel Street Stock series, he made his dirt track debut at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA this spring, placing in the top-five in three of the six Crate Late Model events he ran, including a heat race win.

“Learning and gaining experience is what my target is for this year,” Speer said. “The year started with the ARCA Daytona test and I feel like my first ARCA start makes a perfect ending to it.”

Speaking about learning, in addition to traveling, driving different cars in different classes, building his race cars and doing media appearances Tyler Speer graduated from Etowah High School in May of 2009 with dual diplomas and with honors and is currently attending Kennesaw State University full time.

MEDIA NOTE: Tyler Speer will be available for interviews at Rockingham Speedway, Thursday Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8. Please contact Jim Murphy, lftrn97@comcast.net or cell (404) 409-2404. Also, Tyler invites you to visit Chattanooga Auto Auction at www.chattaa.com

Chad Finley Post Kansas Report

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

Finley Car Shot Ks10 (DeWITT, Mich.) - The stage was set for 18-year-old Chad Finley at the Kansas Speedway in the running of the Kansas Lottery 150. After troubles while running up front in his last ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards race at the Chicagoland Speedway, the DeWitt, Michigan driver was looking for redemption in the Heartland.

Finley and his Brad Keselowski Racing #29 Air Lift Services / Auto Value - Bumper to Bumper Parts Stores and Certified Service Centers machine made the long haul to the 1.5 Mile Semi-Banked Tri-Oval in Kansas City, Kansas and after Practice, things were looking up for the Great Lakes State driver as he was clocked fourth fastest out 38 cars on hand.

After qualifying, he positioned himself 12th on the grid for the 150 mile race and would start on the outside of the sixth row. He quickly and methodically worked his way through the field and was up to fourth place when on lap 23, Finley encountered more problem's out of turn two ending his day. This is the second race in a row that problems have prohibited Finley from a solid finish!

"I'm at a loss for words on this one," A dejected Finley stated. "Once again we had an awesome race car and our expectations were real high. We were just cruising along there going to the front and then some thing happened that ended are day again early!" We just can't seem to shake the monkey off our back I guess." He added.

"We won't give up though. We need to just keep digging and the door will open," Finley added. "I really have to thank Airlift Company and Auto Value for sticking it out here with us. I feel terrible for them but its part of the sport. We will get there soon, I just know it." He ended.

Just one race remains on the 2010 ARCA Schedule for Finley and the BKR Team as they'll make the trip down to the 2010 ARCA season finale at Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina on Saturday, October 9th for the American 200 Presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service. Last season, Finley won his first career ARCA Pole Award and led several laps during the event.

In four starts in ARCA so far this season, Finley has recorded One Top Five finish, an impressive Third Place finish in the Messina Wildlife Stopper 200 at the biggest track he's ever raced on; The 2.5 mile triangular paved oval of the Pocono International Raceway in Pocono, Pennsylvania back on June 5th.

His other starts have resulted in an 11th place finish in the Rattlesnake 100 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on April 16th and a seventh place finish in the Racing for Wildlife 200 at the track on the ARCA Schedule closest to his DeWitt, Michigan home, Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan on June 11th .

His last two races have resulted in two blown motors for the 18-year-old BKR Development Driver as in his Chicagoland appearance, he finished 23rd after running up front for most of the day and then a 30th place showing in Kansas.

To learn more about Chad Finley and to inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities within the organization for the last race of the 2010 racing season in Rockingham, North Carolina, log onto one of his two websites at: www.chadfinleyracing.com and www.sponsorchadfinley.

Patrick Sheltra Racks Up Another Top-Five At Kansas Speedway

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

Sheltra Candid Ks10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards (ARS) driver Patrick Sheltra had his sights set on his third victory of the season Thursday afternoon at Kansas Speedway but a late race caution spoiled Sheltra’s parade and instead the Sheltra Motorsports team had to settle for a fifth place finish in the Kansas Lottery 150.

While the finish was bittersweet for the driver of the No. 60 Tequesta Road and Bridge of Florida / Jones Group International Toyota Camry, another impressive effort by the 24-year old rising star allowed Sheltra to keep control of the ARCA Racing Series championship standings with just one event remaining next Saturday afternoon at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway.

After practicing seventh earlier in the day, Sheltra and crew chief Jon Wolfe consulted and made some changes to their Japanese nameplate looking for the ultimate package that could result in an edge over the rest of the competition.

Darting out 32^nd in Menards Pole by Ansell qualifying, Sheltra was able to best his fastest practice time by a tenth of a second lining the green and orange Toyota Camry 10^th on the starting grid.

At the waive of the green flag, Sheltra cleared the machines of Chad Hackenbracht and Dakoda Armstrong to settle in eighth before the first yellow flag of the day waived on lap three. Unable to gather a firm assessment of the handling of his automobile, Sheltra would wait for the first long-green flag run to evaluate his No. 60 Tequesta Road and Bridge of Florida / Jones Group International Toyota Camry.

Under the stretching green-flag run, Sheltra keyed his radio and informed Wolfe that his car was “tight.” Wolfe acknowledged Sheltra’s concern and advised his pilot that the team would make an adjustment during the first pit stop. Despite Sheltra’s tight condition, the Indiantown, Florida native would continue to inch up the leader board and found himself fourth when the caution flag waived on lap 47.

The yellow flag brought the perfect opportunity for Sheltra to make a trip to pit road for four tires, fuel and a chassis adjustment. The Sheltra Motorsports pit crew performed well and was able to keep their driver in the mix by exiting pit road in the fourth position.

When racing resumed, Sheltra’s car would take a few laps to dial-in before the No. 60 Tequesta Road and Bridge of Florida / Jones Group International Toyota Camry would become the fastest machine on the race track.

Passing the No. 41 of Austin Dillon shortly after half-way, Sheltra set his sights on the Venturini Motorsports pair of Mikey Kile and Steve Arpin. Sheltra would considerably close the gap on the No. 25 of Mikey Kile and made the move into second by lap 72. With encouragement from his team, Sheltra would set his target on race leader Arpin. The Floridian would find himself on the back bumper of Arpin’s No. 55 machine and preparing to make the move into the race lead, only to have the yellow flag reappear on lap 87.

Under the caution, the team decided to follow the leader down pit road for four tires and a splash of fuel. Unfortunately, a jumble of the field by virtue of pit strategy would line Sheltra up sixth on the restart.

Restarting the race inside the final 10 laps of the event on lap 93, Sheltra was able to pass fellow championship contender Tom Hessert for fifth but ran out of laps to make a dent in the rest of the lead group and claimed the checkered flag in the fifth position, his best finish in four starts at Kansas Speedway.

“The last caution really hurt us,” said a disappointed Sheltra after the race. “I feel like we had the best car there at the end of the race but it just didn’t work out. It’s hard to be disappointed with a fifth place finish but I really wanted to take my guys and our marketing partners to victory lane. I have to thank the team though for giving me a good race car. We were able to make some vast improvements from when we unloaded to where we finished today and I’m proud of that. We’ll take the championship lead to Rockingham next weekend and look to close out a great season with the championship trophy.”

Even though Sheltra did not win the Kansas Lottery 150, the team was officially crowned the winner of the Hoosier Tire Superspeedway Challenge Award for the best collection of performances on the series' eight speedway races this season. In all, Sheltra racked up one win, six top-five finishes and eight top-seven finishes.

“The Sheltra Motorsports team really gave me some excellent cars on the bigger tracks this year,” sounded Sheltra. “We really went to work this year on improving our performance on the intermediate and superspeedway tracks and because of the team’s effort we were able to win this title. I’m super proud of them and can’t thank them enough for all of their hard work.”

With his performance on Thursday afternoon, Sheltra maintains control of the championship standings unofficially 10 markers (4495 –to- 4485) ahead of second place competitor Craig Goess. Cunningham Motorsports’ Tom Hessert slipped to third in the championship race but remains just 20 markers from the top-spot. Nine-time ARCA champion Frank Kimmel remains in fourth 160 tallies behind. Justin Marks creeps up into fifth, trailing the top-spot by 190 points.

In 19 races this season, Sheltra has accumulated two wins, 11 top-fives and 16 top-10 finishes.

Next up for the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is the 2010 season finale at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway. The American 200 presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service is set for Saturday October 9^th. On Thursday, October 7, the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) will host an open-test at the legendary one-mile oval to prepare the teams for round number 20 of the year. Sheltra Motorsports will participate in the test in their No. 60 Tequesta Road and Bridge of Florida / Jones Group International Toyota Camry.

In his previous three Rockingham starts, Sheltra has a best finish of second in April 2009 after starting third. Sheltra also controlled the ARCA field for eight laps in the Spring event last year. The concluding race of the season will be televised live on SPEED beginning at 1:00 p.m. (EST.) with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring throughout the day available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com presented by ARCANation.com. All times are local.

Multiple cost-effective marketing partnership packages are still available for the remainder of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series and NASCAR seasons for Patrick Sheltra. Let Sheltra Motorsports show you how to find victory lane in more ways than one! For additional information on how to be apart of our winning organization, please contact Brandon Hinson (brandon@patricksheltra.com) or email marketing@patricksheltra.com.

Exiting Kansas, Sheltra has 86 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards starts to his credit with three career victories at Salem (Ind.) Speedway (April 2009), the Illinois State Fairgrounds (August 2010) and Chicagoland Speedway (August 2010). During his ARCA tenure, Sheltra has accumulated 21 top-fives and posted 38 top-10 finishes. A second place qualifying effort at Chicagoland Speedway (August 2010) is Sheltra’s best time trials effort to date. He has controlled the ARCA field 10 times for 276 laps.

For the latest on Patrick Sheltra, Sheltra Motorsports and marketing partnership opportunities please visit PatrickSheltra.com.

Join the official Patrick Sheltra fan page on Facebook (Official Patrick Sheltra Fan Page) by clicking here.

Tweet with Patrick Sheltra on Twitter (@patricksheltra) at twitter.com/patricksheltra.com.

About Sheltra Motorsports:

Sheltra Motorsports (sheltramotorsports.com) is a three-tier professional Motorsports organization consisting of dirt and asphalt competition. Patrick Sheltra, a 24-year old native of Indiantown, Florida competes in the UMP and WoO (Dirt) Series; while also running a full schedule in the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards (No. 60) and a limited schedule in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The team is headquartered in Indiantown, Florida with additional operations in Richmond, Indiana and Mooresville, North Carolina.

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Sheltra Motorsports

PHONE: 239.834.9797 or 239.214.1083

EMAIL: chris@patricksheltra.com

Rare Part Failure Relegates Allgaier Motorsports, Robb Brent to a 27th-Place Finish at Kansas Speedway

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

Brent Candid Ks10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - Robb Brent, driver of the Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – Dodge Charger in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Re/Max and Menards, suffered a punctured oil line in the Kansas Lottery 150 at Kansas Speedway on Thursday afternoon, resulting in a 27th-place finish.

With one race remaining this season, Brent sits in the 11th position in the ARCA Racing Series point standings, just five points behind 10th-place contender Brian Silas.

Brent recorded the fifth-fastest time in Thursday morning’s sole practice. Later that afternoon, the 23-year-old ran a lap of 32.304 seconds, an average speed of 167.162 mph, to earn the 14th starting position for the Kansas Lottery 150.

As the Shelby Township, Mich.-native started the race, he quickly gained two spots on the first lap before the first caution of the afternoon was displayed for a car spinning in Turn 2. When the field took the green flag again, Brent settled in and maintained his top-15 starting position. Brent’s Dodge transitioned from loose to tight as the laps clicked off, as he wasn’t able to get on the gas as quickly as he’d liked to. Crew chief Dave Leiner devised a plan to make air pressure and chassis adjustments for the next pit stop to allow Brent to have the drive off the corners that he needed.

On lap 37, disaster struck the July Ponoco winner when the spotter reported that he could see a trail of smoke when Brent went into Turn 1. The crew called Brent to pit road on lap 40 to put a set of fresh Hoosier Tires and fuel in the car, which allowed them to notice a pool of oil was left in the pit stall when Brent left. On lap 43, Brent returned to pit road and the crew tried to diagnose where the oil was coming from. Unfortunately, it wasn’t an easy fix as one of the oil lines had a hole in it, forcing the team to take the Dodge back to the garage area to repair it. Brent returned to the racetrack after 15 minutes and tried to salvage what points he could. As the checkered flag waved, Brent brought his Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram across the finish line in the 27th position, 37 laps down.

“What a frustrating day,” said Brent. “The Allgaier Motorsports, Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram team worked hard all day to give me a car I was comfortable with and to have our afternoon cut short before we were able to show our potential is just disappointing. With only one race left, we are in a tight points battle for the top-10, so next weekend at Rockingham Speedway will come down to the wire. I know this team is strong, just today wasn’t our day.”

Next weekend, the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will head to Rockingham Speedway for the season finale on Saturday, October 9th. The American 200 airs live on SPEED at 1:30 p.m. EST. Practice and qualifying will be held on Friday, October 8th starting at 11:30 a.m., with live timing and scoring and live audio coverage presented by ARCA Nation and the ARCA Racing Network at www.arcaracing.com <http://www.arcaracing.com> .

Team Contact: Ashley Allgaier
allgaiermotorsports@gmail.com

Ty Dillon Highlights RCR Development with Career-First ARCA Racing Series Win at Kansas

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

Dillon Candid Ks10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - In just his second ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards start, Ty Dillon made a late-race, green-flag pass for the lead in Richard Childress Racing's No. 41 Karl's Chevrolet/RCR Development Chevrolet, and then distanced himself by more than two seconds en route to his career-first series victory. Dillon's father, Mike Dillon, and grandfather, Richard Childress, were among those celebrating in Victory Lane at Kansas Speedway on Thursday evening.

Driving the No. 41 Karl Chevrolet/RCR Development Chevrolet, the 18-year-old grandson of legendary NASCAR team owner Richard Childress started off the race weekend with a two hour practice session, posting the fastest speed among 38 drivers.

During Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell, Dillon recorded a 31.825 second lap around the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway for a speed of 169.678 mph, placing him fourth for Thursday's 150-lapper.

Armed with a fast RCR-prepared Chevrolet, Dillon worked with spotter Andy Houston for the duration of Thursday's race, settling into fourth for the first 10 laps of the race before passing series veteran Frank Kimmel for third on lap 11 of 100.

With a long green-flag run ensuing, Dillon developed a condition in which the No. 41 Karl's Chevrolet was tight in the middle of the corners and loose off. Still, the 18-year-old high school senior was able to maintain his third-place position until pitting under caution on lap 46.

The RCR team serviced Dillon's black Chevrolet with four Hoosier tires, two cans of Sunoco fuel, air pressure and track bar adjustments, and the team restarted third on lap 51.

A 30 lap green-flag run ensued, and Dillon dropped to fourth when his Chevrolet began to feel tight in the center of the corners. When the caution flag was displayed on lap 86 of 100, Dillon made a trip down pit road.

The team serviced Dillon's black No. 41 with four fresh tires, air pressure adjustments on all four tires, and a track bar adjustment. Quick work in the pits allowed Dillon to restart first with just seven laps of racing remaining.

Dillon dropped to second on the lap-92 restart, but was able to regain the lead on lap 94. Once in clean air, he pulled away from his competitors, taking the checkered flag 2. 273 seconds ahead of Steve Aprin. Craig Goess finished third, followed by Mikey Kile and Patrick Sheltra.

The next ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race is the American 200 presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, October 9, 2010. ARCA's 2010 finale is live on SPEED at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Also check http://www.arcaracing.com for live timing and scoring.

TY DILLON QUOTE:
"We had a good car all day. In practice, we were really fast, and in qualifying, we just freed it up a little bit. We thought we might have the pole. The guys gave me a great car. To take two rookies, me and my brother (Austin, a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver), and get three wins and six or seven poles says a lot about everyone at RCR. I just want to thank everybody. They work so hard with these cars, and now we'll take this to Rockingham. After Austin crossed the checkered at Las Vegas last week, all I could think about was tying him in wins. I can't let him beat me this year."

RICHARD CHILDRESS QUOTES:
"This week has been especially tough, with everything going on [with the Bowyer penalty and appeal]. This has made my whole week...Trust me, this is the best thing that's happened. I'm glad to be here today and watch him and watch the look on his face-and how he drove that car. The sun is shining again. You're going to have heavy rains in life; you're going to have a lot of black clouds over you sometime. And, all of a sudden the sky opens up-and the sun shined today for me. It will probably rain and have more clouds, but today I'm just enjoying the sunshine."

"It was just great to be here for this win today. I missed his run over in Iowa and I missed his (NASCAR K&N Pro Series East) win over at Gresham (Motorsports Park in Georgia), but it was great to be here today and watch him win and watch the look on his face, and to see how he drove that car. It takes talent. We had good equipment for sure, but you have to be able to drive to win. Austin and Ty are both talented drivers, but they're really good young men, and I'm more proud of their character that they've built through their life - and to end up being great race drivers, too, is really a lot of fun."

Contacts: Jackie Franzil
Manager of Communications
Richard Childress Racing
336.731.3334 Ext. 3757 office
336.655.8278 cell
jfranzil@rcrracing.com

Tim George Jr. Ninth in ARCA Racing Series Points Heading into Season Finale at Rockingham

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

George In Car Ks10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - Richard Childress Racing development driver Tim George Jr. finished 15th in the Kansas Lottery 150 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race at Kansas Speedway on Thursday evening. He now heads into ARCA's season finale, Saturday's American 200 presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service at Rockingham Speedway, ninth in the point standings.

Thursday began with a two-hour practice session, marking the first time that ARCA competitors had the opportunity to make laps around the 1.5-mile facility since participating in an open test session three weeks ago. George bested his fastest time during last month's open test after just one lap of practice, but endured a minor setback by spinning on the track one lap later. Luckily, there was no damage to the No. 31 RCR Development Chevrolet, and George concluded the practice session 19th on the charts.

During qualifying on Thursday afternoon, the New York, N.Y., native posted a 32.394 second lap around the 1.5 mile tri-oval, at a speed of 166.698 mph, earning him a 15th-place starting position for the 150-mile race.

As the starting field drove to the green flag, spotter Scott Wimmer guided George around the 1.5-mile track. The RCR development driver settled into 15th position at the start of the race, but fell outside of the top 20 by lap 15. He was running 23rd when he fell one lap down to the race leaders on lap 27, noting on the team radio that the car felt loose.

The second of three caution flags was displayed on lap 46, and crew chief Gere Kennon made the call to bring the red, black and white No. 31 Chevrolet down pit road for four fresh Hoosier tires, two cans of Sunoco fuel, as well as a series of chassis and air pressure adjustments.

The RCR crew was able to gain George six positions on the racetrack, and he restarted 14th when green-flag racing resumed on lap 50.

George fell back to 15th on the restart, but was able to maintain that position until Kennon made the call to pit for a second time under caution on lap 87.

Taking on four Hoosier tires and fuel, the RCR team again produced a stellar pit stop but, unfortunately, George was caught speeding down pit road and had to restart the race at the tail-end of the longest line.

The New York, N.Y., native restarted 14th for the lap-93 restart, and crossed the checkered flag seven laps later in 15th position.

George's teammate, Ty Dillon, earned his first ARCA victory in just his second series start. Steve Arpin finished second, followed by Craig Goess, Mikey Kile and Patrick Sheltra.

The next ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race is the American 200 presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 9. Flag-to-flag coverage of the race will be broadcast live on SPEED at 1:30 p.m. Eastern and via a live streaming audio broadcast at arcaracing.com.

TIM GEORGE JR QUOTE:
"The RCR Development Chevrolet was good the last two runs, especially the final one. I wish the car was under me all day. The guys had great stops. Congratulations to my teammate, Ty Dillon, on his win."

Contacts: Jackie Franzil
Manager of Communications
Richard Childress Racing
336.731.3334 Ext. 3757 office
336.655.8278 cell
jfranzil@rcrracing.com

Craig Goess' Third-Place Finish at Kansas Speedway Sets Up Exciting Season Finale

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

Goess Candid Ks10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - When the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Eddie Sharp Racing team pulled up to Kansas Speedway this week, driver Craig Goess was only 20 points out of the lead for the 2010 ARCA Racing Series Championship. The team knew that every point, every lap could decide the championship. Goess delivered a third-place finish on Thursday night, providing an exciting race for the fans and an even more exciting battle for the championship.

Kansas Speedway, a 1.5-mile track, proved to be a familiar track type for Goess. This season, he finished sixth or better in the last six speedway races, and the team looked to capitalize on that success and experience.

As a companion weekend with the NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series, the ARCA Racing Series on-track activities were confined to Thursday. With the quick turnaround, the No. 81 team was forced to work diligently on the set-up of their Toyota.

On-track action got started with the lone practice of the day, and Goess utilized the two-hour session to find the best line around the 1.5-mile oval. The team worked to make changes throughout the practice, and the No. 81 completed the eighth fastest lap with a time of 32.147 seconds (167.978 mph).

Looking to improve upon his time in practice, Goess laid down a lap of 31.884 seconds (169.364 mph) during qualifying. His time was good enough to qualify the No. 81 in the seventh position for the main event.

Goess, crew chief Johnny Allen and the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. crew knew that the race at Kansas Speedway had huge championship implications. With so few points in between the top-three, the team hoped to run a smart race.

The green flag waved on the Kansas Lottery 150 on Thursday evening, and the field was ready to compete in the 19^th event of the ARCA Racing Series season. All eyes, however, were on the three cars competing for every point for the championship. Goess started from the seventh position and looked to run a smooth 100-lap race.

The first caution of the race flew on lap three, and as the field came back to green on lap six, the battle in the points turned into a battle on the track. Goess and points leader Patrick Sheltra raced each other hard around the oval early in the event.

By lap 30, Goess held steady in the top-10, and he looked to remain close to the front of the pack and stay out of trouble. Crew chief Allen encouraged Goess to continue to hit his marks and work the bottom line in order to hold the fastest speed.

Goess avoided incident when the No. 16 of Joey Coulter and No. 15 of Tom Berte made contact in front of him on lap 35. Goess used this to his advantage as he moved forward and continued his trek to the front of the field.

The No. 81 appeared patient, looking to capitalize on mistakes made by others and save aggressive moves for the end of the race. He continued to hold steady in the top-10. By lap 77, Goess began to make his move as he passed the No. 44 of Frank Kimmel for the fifth position.

With 14 laps to go, the final caution of the day waved when the car of Rob Jones spun in the infield grass. The leaders came down pit road for the crucial last stop of the day on lap 87, and crew chief Johnny Allen strategized the best way to get Goess to the front of the pack. Allen called for four tires, and the No. 81 crew worked diligently, executing an extremely fast stop. Goess returned to the field in the third position, moving up two positions.

The green flag waved on lap 94, with a six-lap shootout to the checkered flag. The No. 81 battled the No. 25 of Mikey Kile to keep the third position in the last laps, but Goess took the position back with a vengeance. In the third position, Goess looked ahead to the second-place No. 55 of Steve Arpin and began to gain ground. As the white flag waved on the field, Goess began to catch Arpin, but the 1.5-mile lap was not enough to catch the No. 55.

Rookie Ty Dillon took the checkered flag to collect his first ARCA Racing Series victory. The 18-year-old grandson of Richard Childress stole the show, holding off the ARCA Racing Series field. Steve Arpin crossed the line second, and Goess steered the No. 81 to a third-place finish. The finish is Goess' ninth top-five and 14^th top-10 finish in 19 races this season.

"At the beginning of the day we struggled, but an iffy day turned out to be a pretty good day," said Goess. "Everyone on the No. 81 team worked so hard all day long, and I think that we continue to pull together. The guys had a great pit stops everyday, and Johnny Allen, my crew chief had great calls. Overall, I think it was a successful day, and I'm very proud of our team."

The point battle became even closer after the event in Kansas, with Sheltra remaining in the lead. Goess gained one position, and he is a mere 10 points out of the lead. Tom Hessert is in the third position, 20 points behind the leader. With only one race left on the 2010 schedule, every lap counts.

"I'm really looking forward to going to Rockingham next weekend," said Goess. "With the points race so tight, everything will be on the line. I hope that we can sit on the pole and have a really great race."

The 2010 ARCA Racing Series champion will be determined next Saturday at the historic Rockingham Speedway. The green flag drops on the season finale for the American 200 presented by Black's Tire & Auto Service at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9. The event will be broadcast live on SPEED at 1:30 p.m.

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Kimmel Races to an Eighth-Place Finish at Kansas Speedway

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

Kimmel Helmet Ks10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - Frank Kimmel earned his 13^th top-10 finish of the 2010 season in the Kentucky Lottery 150 at Kansas Speedway Thursday afternoon. Kimmel fought a tight race car all race before taking the checkered flag in seventh place. The finish further cushioned his fourth-place position in the championship standings with one race remaining in the 2010 season.

With their time spent working on race runs during the morning's two hour practice session, the Ansell/Menards team wasn't sure what was in store for qualifying later in the afternoon. As the 33^rd car to take the track, Kimmel knew what he needed to do to start up front. The nine-time ARCA Racing Series champion lapped the track in a time of 31.751 seconds (170.073 mph). The lap placed him third for the start of the race, missing the pole by only .049 thousands of a second.

It didn't take long for action to get started after the drop of the green flag as the first caution of the day came out on lap two for a spin. During that caution period Kimmel radioed to his crew from the third position that the car was already feeling tight in the corners.

The field restarted on lap five and the drivers settled in for a long green-flag run. Unfortunately for Kimmel and his Ansell/Menards team that meant they wouldn't have time to work on their tight handling Ford Fusion. Kimmel kept fighting his tight car, but by lap 40 he had fallen to sixth place and told his crew that the car was so tight that it wouldn't turn if he gets off the bottom of the track.

On lap 47 the caution came for the second time giving the leaders a chance to come down pit road. Kimmel brought his car to the attention of the Ansell/Menards crew on lap 48 for four fresh Hoosier tires, a track bar and air pressure adjustment and fuel. With a quick stop, he returned to the track in sixth position and ready for the lap 52 restart.

With a fast car, Kimmel went three wide to claim the fifth position. He remained comfortably in the top-five for the next 27 laps, but the tight condition that plagued the No. 44 Ford forced Kimmel to drop to seventh on lap 82.

With only 14 laps remaining the caution came out for the final time. Several of the leaders came down pit road where pit strategy proved it would decide the race. The Ansell/Menards team decided to take four tires, made an air pressure adjustment and sent Kimmel back to the track in eighth position.

The green flag came out on lap 93 setting up a seven-lap shootout to the checkered flag. Kimmel was able to pass one car to take the seventh position, but his tight car would prevent him from moving up any further. Kimmel crossed the finish line, taking home a seventh-place finish.

The ARCA Racing Series next heads to the historical Rockingham Speedway for the 20^th and final event of the 2010 season. Kimmel and team will hit the track on Thursday, October 7^th for a test session. Practice and qualifying will be held on Friday with the green flag flying for the start of the American 200 on Saturday, October 9^th at 1:30 p.m. EST. Live race coverage will be broadcast on SPEED with live radio coverage broadcast on ARCARacing.com.

Tracy Olszewski
Public Relations Acoount Manager
704.785.6196
tracy@goactiv8.com

Chad Hackenbracht Post Kansas Report

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

Hackenbracht Candid Ks10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - Chad started 9th for the Kansas Lottery 150 after posting his best qualifying run of the 2010 season at the Kansas Speedway. As the race began Chad quickly showed that he had a great car for the race moving up to the 7th position by lap 22.

By lap 28 Chad jumped up to fifth place passing Joey Coulter and Frank Kimmel as he begin to work for 4th position on Sheltra, the current points leader of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series season. As lap 34 rolled around he was running times as fast as or faster than the leader as he continued to follow Sheltra towards the front.

Lap 47 brought out the caution for the second time as the #58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet blew a front right tire dropping Chad down to 21^st position but not out of the hunt yet. “The pit crew really handled the pit stop well fixing the fender and getting Chad back out on the track,” stated Crew Chief Rodney Jockisch.

The race resumed on lap 51 and Chad quickly showed how fast his #58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet was as he moved up to become the first car -2 laps down running in the 18^th position and awaiting a caution. Chad came over the radio to let the crew know, “Guys we still have a rocket ship”. Chad continued to drive in this spot still running lap times equal to the top 5.

As lap 82 rolled around Chad would need to bring the #58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet to pit road one more time as a vibration was being felt in the car. The team pulled the car behind the wall as something as the car had broken a rear gear ending a great run for Chad and the #58 team.

“Today was a great day for Chad and the team even when they were faced with some issues that could not be helped. The team continues to show their resolve and the confidence that CGH Motorsports and driver Chad Hackenbracht will be here to compete on a weekly basis and show that we have the stuff to run up front,” stated General Manager Jordan Dahl. “Chad continues to impress me showing that he has a never give up attitude even when things may not go his way. His confidence and maturity on and off the track shows that he will have a great future in motorsports.”

The team continues to look for marketing partners to help fund the 2011 efforts of CGH Motorsports and Chad Hackenbracht so he can race the full ARCA Racing Series season.

For more information on CGH Motorsports or if you would like to become a marketing partner with Chad please contact Jordan Dahl at 570-234-5449 or visit us at www.cghmotorsports.com.

570-234-5449

jordandahl@gmail.com

Armstrong 11th at Kansas Speedway

Wednesday, October 06, 2010, 6:55:21 AM | Don Radebaugh

Armstrong Car Ks10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - The most recent ARCA Racing Series winner, Dakoda Armstrong, didn’t fare as well in his outing at Kansas Speedway. The Cunningham Motorsports teams tested at the 1.5 mile speedway on September 21, 9 days prior to the Kansas Lottery 150. Former Cunningham Motorsports teammate, Parker Kligerman, the winner at Kansas Speedway last year, guided the Ferrellgas driver on his first trip to Kansas. In spite of the progress that the team made at the test, Armstrong struggled to find speed during the two hour practice session, posting a 32.297, the 12th quickest speed.

Armstrong picked up speed during his qualifying run, with a 31.887, to start on the outside of row 4, in 8^th. As the green flag flew, Armstrong picked up one spot. The caution was brought out on lap2 for a spin. When crew chief Paul Andrews asked Armstrong about his car, Armstrong commented, “The car is a little free, in both corners.” As the field restarted racing on lap 5, Armstrong fell back to 11^th. During this extended green flag run, of 40 laps, Dakoda told Andrews that “the car is really loose getting off (the corners). It is getting tight in the center.” Andrews suggested that Armstrong, “turn on the fans.” As the second caution flag flew, Armstrong brought the #22 into the attention of the pit crew. With 4 new Hoosier tires, a full load of Sunoco fuel and a track bar adjustment, Armstrong’s pit crew picked up 5 positions for the #22 car, with a quick pit stop. With a penalty imposed, because of speeding on pit road, Armstrong restarted on lap 51 at the back of the lead lap cars. Dakoda regained most of those spots in 2 laps, running just outside of the top-10 during the next lengthy green flag run.

The final yellow flag flew on lap 86. During this caution, Armstrong told Andrews, “The car is not rotating in the center, at all. It did turn better at the start of the run than it is now.” Armstrong brought the Ferrellgas Dodge to pit road for 4 tires, fuel and to add a rubber to the right rear spring. The pit crew had problems getting the rubber into the spring and had to send Armstrong back on track, in order not to lose a lap. After making a couple more trips to pit road, Armstrong was ready to make his final attack on the field. After restarting in 12^th, Armstrong picked up the 11^th spot, with 6 laps remaining in the race.

After the race Armstrong commented, “We just couldn’t quite get the car right. We had moments when it felt pretty good. But, on the long runs we got too tight in the middle of the corners. Our car was just not the same as it was in the test here 9 days ago. We are looking forward to the season finale in Rockingham, where we started 6^th and finished 8^thlast year, after leading the first laps of my ARCA career.”

The eleventh place finish dropped Armstrong to 7^th in championship points, 55 points behind 4^th place. Armstrong remains solidly in the lead of the RE/MAX Rookie of the Year award, which is a coveted award that is presented at the ARCA Racing Series banquet in December. Previous winners of this award include former Cunningham Motorsports teammate, Parker Kligerman, Frank Kimmel, Mark Gibson, Davey Allison, Bill Venturini, Benny Parsons, and Charlie Glotzbach. Some pretty fine company for the 19 year old.

Next up for the Cunningham Motorsports team is the 2010 ARCA Racing Series season finale at Rockingham Speedway, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 9. The American 200 presented by Black’s Tire & Auto Service weekend begins with an open test session on Thursday, October 7. Practice for the 200 lap event is scheduled for Friday beginning at 11:30am EST. Qualifying will take place at 2:30, with the main event taking place Saturday at 1:30pm EST. The race will be covered live on SPEED. Live audio coverage and live timing and scoring of all track events will be available via the ARCA Racing Network at ARCARacing.com. Dakoda will attend an autograph session Thursday from 6-8 pm at the Thunderfest Street Party in downtown Rockingham.

Follow Cunningham Motorsports on their official twitter page:@cunningham_race

Career Best Qualifying Run for Chad Hackenbracht

Friday, October 01, 2010, 6:55:34 AM | Don Radebaugh

Hackenbracht Candid Kan10 (KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - Chad’s test at Kansas Speedway is showing results. Chad posted his best qualifying run of the season today qualifying in the ninth position for the Kansas Lottery 150 at the Kansas Speedway.

“Chad really dug deep today during his qualifying run in the Tastee Apple Chevrolet and we are really proud of his progression over the course of this year,” said crew chief Rodney Jockisch.

During this morning’s practice Chad posted the 11th fastest time showing that he continues to improve and learn every time he comes to a new facility.

“I am really excited about my first top 10 qualifying run in the ARCA series and proud of the guys on the team,” stated Chad Hackenbracht driver of the #58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet.

As we continue to look to fund Chad’s efforts for 2011 we are confident he will represent the companies that come aboard with the greatest efforts. Chad is a young man full of confidence and we will continue building upon his efforts in 2010 looking forward to the future with CGH Motorsports.

For more information on CGH Motorsports or if you would like to become a marketing partner with Chad please contact Jordan Dahl at 570-234-5449 or visit us at www.cghmotorsports.com .

Coulter Confident Returning to Kansas After Great Run in ARCA Open Test

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:47:22 PM | Don Radebaugh

Coulter Car Shot Pocono10 (HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.) – Ask any great sports team, and they will tell you that preparation is always the number one key to success. That same mentality, is what drove 20-year old ARCA racer Joey Coulter to lead his Coulter Motorsports team to Kansas Speedway Tuesday, September 21st. Coulter, knowing the scope of the competition every week in the ARCA Racing Series, wanted to participate in the open test session, where he could work with Crew Chief Harold Holly to further improve on his car. The test proved to be a crucial tool in preparing for Thursday night’s (9/30/10) Kansas Lottery 150, where Coulter will pilot his No.16 Darrell Gwynn Foundation, Rip It Energy Fuel Chevrolet.

“Whenever there is an opportunity to go test, especially at the aero sensitive mile and a half speedways, I like to make sure we don’t pass up a great opportunity to collect data,” commented Coulter. “Kansas Speedway is an, on your toes, fast paced kind of track, that requires you to pay attention to detail. I really enjoy running at this amazing facility and look forward to this weeks race.”

Coulter Motorsports made the 1,000-mile, 16-hour trek, to the 1.5-mile Kansas Speedway a week early (9/21/10), for the ARCA sanctioned open test session. Knowing several of the teams were going to employ driver coaches for the day, Holly and Coulter sat down to discuss their need for one. Not wanting to give the competition an upper hand, Holly decided to bring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series veteran David Stremme, to make sure nothing was overlooked out on the track. Coulter, piloting car No. 16A spent the majority of the morning session going over race runs, while studying all of the collected data with Stremme and Holly. At the end of the morning session, Coulter was fifth fastest at 32.399 seconds with a speed of 166.672 MPH. Stremme, shaking down car No. 16B, was eighth fastest at 32.753 seconds at 164.870 MPH.

With the afternoon sun shining brightly over the track for the second session, Holly focused more on qualifying runs, due to the changing track conditions. After several runs throughout the session, Coulter finished the day with the second fastest time at 32.480 seconds at 166.256 MPH. Stremme, who spent most of the session working with Holly and Coulter Motorsports engineer Michael Chapman, posted the ninth fastest time with a 33.081 second lap at 163.236 MPH.

“I want to thank Coulter Motorsports for bringing me out to Kansas Speedway as their driver coach,” said Stremme. “There are a lot of choices for coaches these days and I appreciate them picking me. Getting the chance to work with Harold (Holly) and Joey (Coulter) was great. Joey is a talented young racer.”

After a very positive test day at Kansas, Coulter and Holly decided to bring chassis No. 011 back for the race. The car last ran at Chicagaoland, where Coulter piloted it to a eighth place finish, en route to winning the Bill France Four Crown Championship. In only one previous start at the Kansas City, KS track (10/1/09), Coulter qualified an impressive fifth and brought his No. 16 Chevy home seventh after an extended race, due to a green-white-checkered finish.

“First off I want to thank David Stremme for coming all the way out to Kansas to help with the test,” said Coulter. “Harold (Holly) really got my car dialed in during the race runs and I feel very confident heading into this weekends race. Kansas (Speedway) is a fun track to race at and I am looking forward to the race.”

The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards visits Kansas Speedway on Thursday, September 30 for the 19th of 20 races this season. The 100-lap, 150-mile Kansas Lottery 150 airs live on SPEED at 4 p.m. Central (5 p.m. Eastern), with live timing and scoring and live audio coverage presented by ARCA Nation and the ARCA Racing Network at ARCARacing.com. Make sure to tune in to catch Coulter and his No. 16 Darrell Gwynn Foundation, Rip It Energy Fuel Chevrolet make another bid for victory lane.

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Tim George, Jr. Storms Into Kansas Speedway

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:47:22 PM | Don Radebaugh

(MOORESVILLE, N.C.) - Gearing up for the second to last race of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season, Tim George Jr. will take to the driver seat of the No. 31 for the Kansas Lottery 150 at Kansas Speedway on Thursday, Sept. 30. The New York, N.Y. native heads to a track this weekend with some familiarity and one that suits his driving style.

George and the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing (RCR) Development Chevrolet team will follow the yellow brick road out to Kansas Speedway ninth in the ARCA Racing Series driver point standings. The talented 29-year-old has remained a fixture in the top-10 in the standings throughout the season, proving consistency with 3750 points.

In one career start at Kansas Speedway in 2009, George finished 15^th as he overcame early troubles at the 1.5-mile track. George started from the 10th position after rain forced qualifying to be canceled and the field was set by points.

"Kansas will be tough for us I think, when compared to some of the other series that will run here later in the week," George said. "The lower groove will be 'rubbered' in, but it will take a while for the upper groove to come in for passing lapped traffic and slower cars."

George recently participated in the ARCA-sanctioned Open Test session on September 21st, and found himself with in the top-10 throughout the day during the two-session test at Kansas Speedway's D-shaped oval. He drove the No.31 RCR Chevrolet Impala to a lap of 32.775 seconds (164.760 mph), ninth overall during the test.

George feels the next two races on intermediate tracks will be pivotal for the RCR Development team. After Kansas, the following race is at the 1.017 -mile Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, N.C. (Oct. 9).

"I'm looking forward to Kansas Speedway this week," George said. "The track drives a little differently than most of the "cookie cutter" 1.5-mile tracks. I think this track suits my driving style a bit more than the other intermediate tracks I've raced on this year. These tracks have been my biggest hurdle since I started stock car racing, and I'm pushing to be competitive on them."

In two races this season at the intermediate tracks (1-2 mi.), George has had an 8.5 starting average, compared to an overall average of 12.9.

The Kansas Lottery 150 (100 laps/150 miles), on Thursday, Sept. 30th, is televised live on SPEED. The broadcast begins at 4:00 P.M. (CDT). Additional race coverage, including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast, will be aired live through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. . Get live race updates on Tim George Jr. by following @TimGeorgeJr on Twitter.

activ8 communications Courtney C. McGarry

Public Relations Account Manager
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Kimmel Ready to Return to Winning Ways at Kansas Speedway

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:47:22 PM | Don Radebaugh

(MOORESVILLE, N.C.) - After a well-deserved weekend off, Frank Kimmel and his Ansell/Menards team set their sights on Kansas Speedway's 1.5-mile oval. With the stigma of 42 races without a trip to victory lane looming over his head, Kimmel is poised for a strong run in Thursday afternoon's Kansas Lottery 150.

Kimmel is no stranger to victory lane at Kansas Speedway; in fact, he became the first driver in the history of the track to make a trip to victory lane in 2001. Kimmel pulled double duty that day competing in and winning the NASCAR Winston West event before climbing into his ARCA car where he dominated the race before a broken valve spring forced him to a second-place finish. Since then, he has returned to victory lane two times (2002, 2006) in ARCA Racing Series competition at the 1.5-mile oval.

"When we first started racing at Kansas, I felt very comfortable with the racetrack," explained Kimmel. "We got to run the very first event, the NASCAR Winston West race, and actually ended up winning that race. I think that when you have success early at a track, it's a track you look forward to going back to. Kansas is no exception to that."

Two ARCA Racing Series notches in the win column at Kansas Speedway aren't the only records the nine-time champion boasts; he also claimed two pole awards (2002, 2003) while earning seven top-five finishes in nine series starts at the track. With an average start of 4.6 and finish of 5.7, Kimmel will certainly be a favorite to take the checkered flag in the Kansas Lottery 150.

On-track activities for the Kansas Lottery 150 will begin on Thursday, September 30 with practice from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT and qualifying at 1:00 p.m. The green flag will drop for 100 laps of action at 4:00 p.m. CDT. The Kansas Lottery 150 will be broadcast LIVE on SPEED with live timing and scoring and audio streaming on ARCAracing.com during the event.

"Kimmel's Top-10"

Kimmel has had several great battles throughout his ARCA career. This weekend Kimmel takes a look back and reflects on his "Top-10 Toughest Past ARCA Competitors." Kimmel describes that there have been several other competitors that could have made this list, but these were the first that came to mind. So, in no particular order here is "Kimmel's top-10 toughest past ARCA competitors."

10. Tim Steele
9. Bob Strait
8. Bobby Bowsher
7. Joey Miller
6. Bill Baird
5. Bob Keselowski
4. Justin Allgaier
3. Ken Schrader
2. Bob Dotter
1. Andy Hillenburg

Frank Kimmel and the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Fast Facts

In the Points: With only two races remaining on the ARCA Racing Series schedule, Kimmel stands fourth in the championship standings. He holds a 10 point lead over Justin Marks in fifth and sits 155 markers behind leader Patrick Sheltra.

Last Kansas Race: Last year, rain cancelled qualifying at Kansas Speedway, allowing Kimmel to lineup third for the start of the race. After battling the handling of his Ansell/Menards Ford throughout the day, Kimmel and team were able to adjust on the car to come back and post a fourth-place finish.

This Week's Ford: Crew Chief, Bill Kimmel Jr., has chosen to bring chassis No. 320, "Carrie" to Kansas Speedway. This chassis has been a favorite for Kimmel as he has used this chassis at Texas, Michigan, Pocono and Chicagoland. He has earned a pole, three top-five and five top-10 finishes in five starts with chassis No. 320 this season.

Did You Know?: Frank Kimmel once raced a donkey for a charity event. A friend of Kimmel's called and asked him to participate in a celebrity race for a local charity. After agreeing to do the race he asked, "What am I racing?" The answer he received was: "a donkey." During the event, Kimmel won the heat and finished third in the feature. He claims, "The only loser in the deal was the poor donkey I had to ride."

Featured Blogger: Want to hear what Kimmel has to say about each race weekend? Logon to http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/ every week to read Frank's latest driver diary. He talks about what happened in the race, what he does when he is not at the track and his expectations for the next race weekend.

Frank Kimmel on racing at Kansas Speedway:

"I think the best thing about Kansas Speedway is the actual facility itself. I like the track itself. It's a typical mile-and-a-half track, which we run a lot, but it is fun to race on. You can run side by side if you need to, but without a doubt, one of the most impressive things about Kansas Speedway is the whole facility- how well it's kept up and what a nice place it is to come in and race for both for the competitors and the fans. It's just a beautiful place to go race."

2010 STATS

	Starts	Wins	Poles	Top 5s	Top 10s	Ave Start	Ave Finish	Pts. Pos./Prev
Frank Kimmel	18	0	1	7	12	8.8	9.0	4/4

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Win-Tron Racing, Justin Marks and The V Foundation Team Up For “Laps That Matter”

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:47:22 PM | Don Radebaugh

(LAKEVILLE, Minn.) - Win-Tron Racing, Driver Justin Marks and Construct Corps are teaming up at the ARCA Racing Series 2010 Season Finale American 200 for "Laps That Matter", a unique charity event that will bring together one of the top organizations in the series and The V Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to cancer research. The team will begin gathering donations at Kansas Speedway, a little more than one week prior to the American 200 at Rockingham Speedway, and will conclude collections on event morning Saturday, October 9, 2010.

Donations can be made two different ways: any monetary amount of 25 cents or more can be pledged for each lap Justin completes in the 200 lap event, or contributors may also choose to donate one lump sum. For example, if you donate 25 cents per lap, your contribution for the completion of 200 laps will be $50.00. The final contribution to The V Foundation will be tallied up following the American 200.

Teams, drivers, sponsors, fans and anyone affiliated with the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards are invited to join Win-Tron Racing as we reach to achieve our goal of raising funds to support The V Foundation and their ongoing fight to find a cure for cancer. Founded in 1993 by ESPN and former award-winning broadcaster and NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano, The V Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for this devastating disease that claimed the life of it's founder, and has an excellent reputation within the scientific community, with 100% of all new direct cash donations and net proceeds from events like "Laps That Matter" going to cancer research and related programs.

To request a donation form or for more information, please contact Win-Tron Racing Public Relations Manager Kirby Johnson, at Kirby@Win-TronRacing.com or by phone at 608.289.8919. Pledge forms need to be filled out and returned by October 8th, 2010. All donations are tax-deductible and receipts will be issued following the event.

For more on Justin Marks, visit www.justinmarksracing.com and follow him on Twitter (@Justin_Racing)

For more on Construct Corps, visit www.constructcorps.com and follow them on Twitter (@ConstructBuddy)

For more on Win-Tron, visit www.win-tronracing.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@WinTronRacing)

About Justin Marks

About Win-Tron Racing

About Construct Corps

We are a cutting edge temporary skilled labor provider to the construction industry. We have the first centralized operations and recruiting system. With a database in excess of 120,000 workers from more than 9,000 zip codes, our partner contractors have the ability to take on projects nationwide. Construct Corps is uniquely positioned as the company with the most qualified workers in the most locations with one point of contact.For more on Construct Corps, please visit www.ConstructCorps.com.

Kirby Johnson
Public Relations Manager
Win-Tron Racing, Driver Justin Marks
M: 608.289.8919
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Robb Brent, Allgaier Motorsports Kansas Speedway Preview

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:47:22 PM | Don Radebaugh

Team News, Notes and Quotes
·      This Week’s Dodge … Robb Brent will pilot chassis No. 402 from the Allgaier Motorsports stable this weekend at Kansas Speedway. This Dodge Charger is one of the teams’ strongest, recording one win (Pocono Raceway, July), two top-five, and four top-10 finishes in four starts thus far in 2010.
·      Allgaier Motorsports at Kansas … Springfield, Ill.-based Allgaier Motorsports made their debut at Kansas Speedway in 2005, with driver Justin Allgaier. In five ARCA Series starts, the team has accumulated one top-10 finish at the 1.5-mile tri-oval, an average starting position of 12th and an average finishing position of 24.6.
·      Brent at Kansas … Since making his series debut at Kansas Speedway on April 25, 2008, Brent has recorded one top-five finish and has an average starting position of 8th and average finishing position of 19.5. He has led a total of 19 laps, all of which came in his first start.
·      Last Time Out … Brent finished 10th in the ARCA Classic 200 at Salem Speedway last Saturday evening, despite having to give up his 10th-place qualifying effort, dropping to the tail of the field as a result of making unapproved impound adjustments to repair a broken bell housing unit.
·      And Then There Were Two … With 18 of 20 races complete so far this season, Allgaier Motorsports have accumulated one win, three top-five and eight top-10 finishes, an average starting position of 16.4 and an average finishing position of 13.7 with 23-year-old Brent. Allgaier Motorsports Dodge Chargers have completed 2,058 of 2,352 laps contested (87.5 percent) to date.
·      Points … With only two races remaining in the 2010 ARCA Racing Series season, Allgaier Motorsports’ driver Brent is currently 10th in driver points, 75 markers behind ninth-place driver Tim George Jr., and 450 behind fifth-place driver Justin Marks.
·      Meet the Driver … Fans can meet Brent when he participates in an autograph session for the ARCA Racing Series at Cabela’s, located at 10300 Cabela Dr, Kansas City, KS 66111, across France Family Dr. from Kansas Speedway, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 29th.
·      Most Popular Driver ... Visit ARCANation.com <http://arcanation.com/robbbrent> and vote for Brent as the 2010 National Speed Sport News Most Popular Driver.
·      Twitter … Follow Allgaier Motorsports official twitter page @allgaiermtrspts for live updates from the track. Along with the updates, Allgaier Motorsports will be giving away autographed items and race tickets to some of its twitter followers. Also, don’t forget to follow driver Robb Brent, @robbbrent for updates and insight into his everyday life.
·       The Action … Kansas Speedway will host the next stop on the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule with live timing and scoring and live audio coverage on www.arcaracing.com <http://www.arcaracing.com> on Thursday, September 30th for both practice and qualifying beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. The 100-lap, 150-mile Kansas Lottery 150 will be telecast live later that evening on SPEED at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
·      Quotes …
o   Owner Michael Allgaier on Kansas: “This team is strong on speedways, so I look forward to this weekend. I know that Dave (Leiner, crew chief) and the guys are working hard at the shop to make sure that when they show up at the track, they are 100 percent prepared and I’ll be able to be there at the track to support them because this is one of the few races where the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the ARCA Racing Series schedule overlap.”
o   Crew Chief Dave Leiner, II on Kansas: “We are brining one of our strongest Dodges this weekend and every time this chassis has been on the track it has adjusted well to the changes we needed to make. This Allgaier Motorsports team is coming off of two top-10 finishes and that momentum is key in finishing this season out strong.”
o   Driver Robb Brent on Kansas: “I’m ready to get back to speedway racing, and it’s encouraging to know we are bring chassis No. 402. That Dodge Charger has a good track record and every time we’ve raced it, we’ve finished inside the top 10 and we got our first ARCA Racing Series win this year at Pocono in July with this car. With only two races left in the season, the Allgaier Motorsports, Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram <http://www.orchardcdj.com> No. 36 is fighting for every point we can get so we need a strong finish this weekend at Kansas Speedway.”

For more on Allgaier Motorsports, please log onto www.allgaiermotorsports.com <http://www.allgaiermotorsports.com>
For more on Robb Brent, please log onto www.robbbrentracing.com <http://www.robbbrentracing.com>
For more on Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, please log onto www.orchardcdj.com <http://www.orchardcdj.com>

Team Contact: Ashley Allgaier
AllgaierMotorsports@gmail.com

Craig Goess Pre-Race, Kansas Speedway

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:47:22 PM | Don Radebaugh

Race: Kansas Lottery 150

ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards:19 of 20

Track: Kansas Speedway

Date: September 30, 2010

Craig Goess and the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Eddie Sharp Racing team enjoyed a weekend off from the ARCA Racing Series schedule. The series returns to the track this Thursday, and the No. 81 team is rested and prepared for the final two events of the 2010 season. With a full weekend of ARCA Racing Series, NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series action at Kansas Speedway, the ESR team looks to continue its trek to the ARCA Racing Series championship.

Craig Goess Fast Facts:

Last Race: Salem: Goess earned his third-career Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell at Salem Speedway two weeks ago. His fast lap of 17.096 seconds (116.869 mph) was good enough to land him on the pole for the start of the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic. The green flag waved, and Goess led 34 laps before pulling into the pits for a problem with the throttle linkage. The No. 81 ESR team worked hard to quickly get the car back on the track, but the early, unscheduled stop put the No. 81 12 laps down. Goess was able to regain one lap and finished in the 13^th position, 11 laps down from the winner.

1.5-mile Tracks: Goess has momentum on his side around the 1.5-mile tracks in the ARCA Racing Series circuit. This season, the series competed at the 1.5-mile ovals of Texas Motor Speedway and Chicagoland Speedway, and Goess collected top-five finishes at both (2^nd, 5^th). The trend reaches back to Goess' rookie season in 2009, where he also collected four top-10 finishes at Kentucky Speedway (7^th, 4^th), Chicago (8^th) and Kansas (10^th).

Goess in the Sunflower State: Goess competed at Kansas Speedway only once in the ARCA Racing Series. In 2009, Goess started from the sixth position and fought a loose racecar around the 1.5-mile track. The No. 81 ended up 10^th at the event.

Companion Races: Goess and the ARCA Racing Series will be a part of a busy weekend at Kansas Speedway. With the ARCA Racing Series event on Thursday at the track, the NASCAR Nationwide (NNS) and Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) will come into town for events beginning on Friday. The ARCA Racing Series competed in eight companion race weekends this season with the NSCS, NNS or the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. In the eight companion races, Goess has one win, four top-fives and seven top-10s.

In the Points: Goess fell to the third position in the ARCA Racing Series points standings. The tight point battle continues to get tighter as ARCA officials levied a penalty after the Salem Speedway race against then-leader Tom Hessert for post-race inspection infractions. With penalties included, the official point standings places Patrick Sheltra in the lead, followed by Hessert in the second position, 15 points back. Goess is in third place, 20 points behind the leader. With two races remaining in the season, Goess looks to capture his first ARCA Racing Series championship.

ESR Success at Kansas: Over the past three years, ESR found success at the Kansas City track. In 2009, then-ESR driver Justin Lofton won the pole award and finished second in the event on his way to capture the 2009 ARCA Racing Series championship. The 2008 season also brought success for the team at Kansas as then-ESR teammates dominated the weekend; Ken Butler III won the pole award, and Scott Speed collected the win. Butler still holds the ARCA Racing Series qualifying record at Kansas with a lap of 30.799 mph (175.330 mph). Speed holds the race record at the track with a speed of 124.855 mph.

SPEED Broadcast: The Kansas Lottery 150 will be the ninth of 10 races on the ARCA Racing Series schedule to be broadcast on SPEED Channel. The live race coverage begins at 4 p.m. CDT (5 p.m. EST). Live streaming audio will be also featured on the ARCA Racing Network at www.arcaracing.com with scoring and timing at 4 p.m. CDT.

Goess on running at Kansas Speedway: "I like the bigger tracks. Kansas Speedway is an amazing facility. We're lucky to get to race there with some of the other series that go there. Our intermediate package has been really good, so it's kind of like the Chicago race. We ran well there, and we ran well at Michigan and Pocono. We should do really well at Kansas. With two races left, the No. 81 team is going to give it everything that we have. We are still in the chase for the championship, and we're looking forward to regaining those points that we lost at Salem last race."

Goess' ARCA Racing Series Kansas Speedway History

No	Year	Track	Start	Finish	Laps	Notes
81	2009	Kansas	6	10	103/103	Running

Goess' ARCA Racing Series 2010 Season

Date	Track	Start	Finish	Laps	Notes
2/6	Daytona	33	34	16/80	Crash
2/27	Palm Beach	10	13	69/70	Running
4/11	Salem	19	2	200/200	Running
4/16	Texas	6	2	105/105	Running
4/23	Talladega	22	4	94/94	Running
5/23	Toledo	6	14	198/200	Running
6/5	Pocono	3	WIN	80/80	Running
6/10	Michigan	1	6	100/100	Running
7/10	Iowa	6	8	200/200	Running
7/17	Mansfield	3	2	200/200	Running
7/31	Pocono	4	3	50/50	Running
8/5	Berlin	9	9	200/200	Running
8/15	New Jersey	17	8	67/67	Running
8/22	Springfield	16	11	106/106	Running
8/27	Chicago	1	5	100/100	Running
9/6	Du Quoin	7	7	100/100	Running
9/12	Toledo	3	2	200/200	Running
9/18	Salem	1	13	189/200	Running

Race length: 100 laps/150 miles

Track layout: 1.5-miles

Shape: Oval

SCHEDULE

(All times in CDT)

Thursday, September 30, 2010

9 - 11 a.m. Practice

1 p.m. Qualifying

4 p.m. Kansas Lottery 150

ARCA Points Leader Patrick Sheltra Psyched About Kansas

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:47:22 PM | Don Radebaugh

(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) - - After a one-week break in the ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule, Patrick Sheltra is ready to get back to business in his No. 60 Tequesta Road and Bridge of Florida / Jones Group International Toyota Camry with just two events remaining on the 2010 calendar including Thursday afternoon’s Kansas Lottery 150 at Kansas Speedway.

Sheltra, 24 will be the first to tell you that he has been itching to get back to racing. Over the course of the past month or so, Sheltra has eclipsed two wins, four top-fives and five top-10 finishes; just enough to keep the Sheltra Motorsports team atop of the ARCA Racing Series championship standings.

The Indiantown, Florida native returns to Kansas Speedway looking to make his fourth ARCA start at the extremely fast 1.5-mile speed plant. The Sheltra Motorsports team led by veteran crew chief Jon Wolfe will invade Kansas City armed with chassis number 19, the same Toyota Camry that Sheltra rocketed to his first speedway victory on August 27 at Chicagoland Speedway.

In Sheltra’s previous three outings at Kansas, Sheltra has finished no worse than 12^th and mounted a eighth place finish in 2008 after starting eighth. Last year, Sheltra recovered from an early race incident to score a noteworthy 11^th place run.

“I’ve been anxious to get back to racing,” said Sheltra, who has mastered an impressive 10 top-fives and 15 top-10 finishes in 18 races thus far this season. “When you’ve run as well as we have lately, we really didn’t want to see a break. Nonetheless the downtime away from the track has allowed the shop to stay very busy preparing not only for this week at Kansas but next weekend at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway as well.”

With Kansas Speedway matching nearly identical features to Chicagoland Speedway, the Mooresville, North Carolina-based operation elected not to participate in the open test last week but the ARCA pro isn’t worried about the lack of track time. The avid hunter believes his Sheltra Motorsports team can rekindle the magic they had for the Ansell Protective Gloves 150 at Chicagoland Speedway.

“We definitely thought about testing at Kansas,” Sheltra admitted. “After much thought, we decided to stick with our game plan and do exactly what we did with Chicagoland. The tracks are virtually identical. Sure, Kansas is not the exact duplicate of Chicagoland Speedway but we feel very confident in our setup for this week and feel that another win on a speedway is on the horizon for our team.”

Not only is Sheltra chasing his dream of an ARCA Racing Series driver’s championship, but the team is fighting for another title which will come to a conclusion Thursday at Kansas Speedway.

Sheltra Motorsports currently leads Win-Tron Racing (No. 32) by 90 markers in the ARCA Racing Series Superspeedway Challenge. The Hoosier Superspeedway Challenge is awarded to the best team that carries an average finish throughout the year on a speedway (tracks in lengths of 1.5-mile and higher). Sheltra’s performance on the bigger tracks have been nothing but stellar. In the seven speedway races this season, Sheltra has accumulated one win, five top-fives and seven top-10 runs enabling the healthy gap between Minnesota’s Win-Tron Racing and their driver Justin Marks.

“The Hoosier Superspeedway Challenge is a big deal,” sounded Sheltra. “For our family-owned team to be leading the standings with just one race remaining says a lot. In the past, our “bigger” track stuff hasn’t been where we felt where it needs to be. This year, with the hard work and determination of the Sheltra Motorsports team, we’ve found ourselves in contention. We’re aiming for the big trophy next weekend at Rockingham, but we would be very much honored to bring home the Hoosier Superspeedway Challenge trophy on Thursday.”

For the first time this season, Sheltra Motorsports will be boasting the logos of the Tequesta Road and Bridge of Florida and Jones Group International aboard their Japanese nameplate as the primary marketing partners for Sheltra’s 85^th career ARCA start.

Before turning to his duties on Thursday, Sheltra will make a stop at the Cabela’s (10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66111, across from France Family Drive adjacent to Kansas Speedway; 913.328.0322) On Wednesday, September 29^th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. local for a meet and greet and an autograph session.

Entering Kansas, Sheltra has 85 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards starts to his credit with three career victories at Salem (Ind.) Speedway (April 2009), the Illinois State Fairgrounds (August 2010) and Chicagoland Speedway (August 2010). During his ARCA tenure, Sheltra has accumulated 20 top-fives and posted 37 top-10 finishes. A second place qualifying effort at Chicagoland Speedway (August 2010) is Sheltra’s best time trials effort to date. He has controlled the ARCA field 10 times for 276 laps.

The Kansas Lottery 150 (100 laps / 150 miles) is the 19^th of 20 events on the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule. The 10^th ARCA race held at Kansas is a one-day show. Practice begins Thursday, September 30 with a two hour practice session planned from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Menards Pole by Ansell qualifying is slated to begin at 1:00 p.m. The event will take the green flag shortly after 4:00 p.m. The race will be broadcasted live on SPEED with additional broadcast coverage including live timing and scoring throughout the 1,312 race for the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards since it was formed in 1953 available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com presented by ARCANation.com. All times are local.

For the latest on Patrick Sheltra, Sheltra Motorsports and marketing partnership opportunities please visit PatrickSheltra.com.

Join the official Patrick Sheltra fan page on Facebook (Official Patrick Sheltra Fan Page) by clicking here.

Tweet with Patrick Sheltra on Twitter (@patricksheltra) at twitter.com/patricksheltra.com.

About Sheltra Motorsports:

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Sheltra Motorsports

PHONE: 239.834.9797 or 239.214.1083

EMAIL: chris@patricksheltra.com

Chad Hackenbracht Tests at Kansas Speedway

Friday, September 24, 2010, 7:06:37 AM | Don Radebaugh

Hackenbracht Candid Chico10 (CONCORD, N.C.)—Chad Hackenbracht will be making his eighth appearance in an ARCA race next week at Kansas Speedway on September 30, 2010. In order to prepare for this event the 18 year old from New Philadelphia Ohio, and the No. 58 CGH Motorsports team visited the 1.5 mile paved oval for the open test.

In the morning session Chad and the CGH team went out to shake down the car and see what changes may need to be made to the #58 Tastee Apple Chevrolet. After a couple of two lap runs Chad stated, “I am unable to get to full throttle off of four – tight, tight, tight”. Crew Chief, Rodney Jockisch asked Chad to bring it in. After a few minor tweaks Chad was back out for his third run where he had his fastest lap of 33.243 (162.44mph). As the morning session closed for a quick lunch break the Chad and the crew reassessed the morning and decided to try a few more changes for the afternoon portion of the test.

As the afternoon session began the team made a couple of spring changes and wedge adjustments and sent Chad out on the track to the team’s delight Chad was not losing any time on the same tires he ran in the morning. “The car seems a little better and I think we are heading in the right direction,” stated Chad. Next the team decided to put on a set of sticker tires and see what they have in race trim. To the delight of the team Chad posted his best time of 33.144 (162.925mph) placing him 3^rd on the board where he remained for most of the day. Crew Chief Rodney Jockisch called Chad on the radio, “Let’s bring it in make a few little tweaks and see how this car runs over 10 laps”. The next run proved in race trim the car was very stable and Chad was doing what Chad does well, run consistent laps without falling off. Chad finished the afternoon session 11^th fastest showing good results and times over the course of the day in race trim.

“I am really looking forward to getting back to Kansas next week for the race. I feel we have a good car that can run in the top 10,” stated Chad Hackenbracht as they left the Kansas Speedway for North Carolina.

Watch Chad and the ARCA competitors next week September 30, 2010 at 5pm Eastern time Live Speed TV.

For media or sponsorship information contact Jordan Dahl at 570-234-5449.

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Cunningham Motorsports Response to the Penalties Issued

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 11:17:17 AM | Don Radebaugh

The following response has been issued by Kerry Scherer, co-owner of Cunningham Motorsports, to the penalties issued by the ARCA Racing Series, after alleged infractions in post-race inspection at Salem Speedway, Saturday, September 18, 2010.

“The Cunningham Motorsports teams, driven by Tom Hessert and Dakoda Armstrong, strive to produce the fastest, most competitive cars in the ARCA Racing Series. In no way do we ever, or will we ever, search for an illegal advantage. We feel it is unfortunate that ARCA officials have penalized our teams following the post-race inspection at Salem Speedway and plan to appeal the ruling.

“Following the event, ARCA officials alleged that the roof of the #77 car was 1/16 of an inch too low and the roof of the #22 car was 1/8 of an inch too low. We believe the post-race procedure was not a just assessment based on the following points:

· The race cars were inspected on two separate occasions before the race and passed each time.

· Our crews were unable to make any adjustments prior to the race, after the final pre-qualifying inspection, based on the fact that the cars were impounded after qualifying.

· The circumstances of the race, including the rough track surface at Salem Speedway, could have caused the springs to compress and not fully rebound prior to the post-race inspection and cause the alleged infraction.

· The spoiler of our cars met the required specifications; therefore, the alleged infraction did not provide any competitive advantage or have any bearing on the outcome of the race.

· The cars were only measured one time during post-race inspection and our crews were not given an opportunity to push the cars back through the inspection line, to double-check the accuracy of the officials’ alleged findings, as is allowed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

· Since these alleged infractions gave no competitive advantage to either Hessert or Armstrong, neither driver should be punished with the loss of 25 championship points.

“The battle for the 2010 ARCA Racing .Series championship is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in history. No doubt that it will come down to the wire. The racing action and competition have been tremendous. We would hate for the champion to be decided based on this penalty, and not settled on the track.”

Allgaier Motorsports, Robb Brent Finish 10th at Salem Speedway

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 12:10:14 AM | Don Radebaugh

Brent Candid Salem10 (SALEM, Ind.) – Robb Brent, driver of the Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – Dodge Charger in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Re/Max and Menards, finished 10th in the ARCA Classic 200 at Salem Speedway on Saturday evening.

Brent’s eighth top-10 finish allows him to maintain the 10th position in the ARCA Racing Series point standings. With two races remaining in the 2010 season, Brent trails fifth-place driver Dakoda Armstrong by 455 markers, and ninth-place contender Tim George Jr. by 75 points.

Brent recorded the fifth-fastest time in Saturday afternoon’s sole practice session. A rare part failure at the end of practice saw the Allgaier Motorsports crew make major repairs to their No. 36 entry prior to qualifying. As the team worked diligently to make the repairs, they did not meet the deadline to be in line for final inspection prior to qualifying. Once Brent’s Dodge took its place on the qualifying grid, the July Pocono race winner ran a lap of 17.558 seconds, an average speed of 113.794 mph, to earn the 10th starting position for the ARCA Classic 200.

Before the start of the race, the Shelby Township, Mich.-native had to drop to the tail of the field as a result of their pre-qualifying repairs. Brent quickly worked his way through traffic and by lap 20, he was scored in the 13th position. On lap 51, when the first caution was displayed, the Allgaier Motorsports crew brought Brent down pit road for right-side Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Fuel, and an air pressure adjustment. The pit crew helped Brent pick up three positions on pit road, and when racing went back to green flag conditions on lap 57 Brent restarted in eighth position.

Brent maintained his eighth-place position, despite his Dodge being tight in the center and loose off the corners. The second caution was displayed on lap 105, which crew chief Dave Leiner, II called Brent to pit road for fresh Hoosier Racing Tires and Sunoco Fuel. When green-flag racing resumed on lap 112, Brent held the ninth position. On lap 124, as Brent took over the sixth position from Tim George, Jr., a spin in Turn 2 brought out the third, and final, caution flag of the evening. With less than 75 laps remaining, the Leiner-led crew decided not to pit and give up valuable track position.

As green-flag conditions resumed and saw the laps click off, Brent’s Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram <http://www.orchardcdj.com> – Dodge Charger started to lose the handling off of the corners. Brent was told to adjust his line through the center of the corner to help, but as the remaining laps went caution free, the long, green-flag run saw Brent lose one lap to the leader. Brent made the most of his No. 36 machine, crossing the finish line 10th when the checkered flag waved.

“Salem Speedway is a tricky, but fun place to race at,” said Brent. “The Orchard Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram – Dodge Charger was perfect on short runs, but the long green flag run there at the end hurt us a little bit. My tires went a way and I was really loose off the corner. The Allgaier Motorsports crew gave me 100 percent today and the pit crew had solid stops tonight.”

Next weekend, the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will head to Kansas Speedway Thursday, September 30 for the 19th of 20 races this season. The 100-lap, 150-mile Kansas Lottery 150 airs live on SPEED at 5 p.m. EDT, with live timing and scoring and live audio coverage presented by ARCA Nation and the ARCA Racing Network at www.arcaracing.com <http://www.arcaracing.com> .

For more information on Allgaier Motorsports, please visit: www.allgaiermotorsports.com <http://www.allgaiermotorsports.com>

For more information on Robb Brent, please visit: www.robbbrentracing.com <http://www.robbbrentracing.com>

Team Contact: Ashley Allgaier

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Teamwork Prevails for Win-Tron; Marks Scores Top-Five at Salem Speedway

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 12:10:14 AM | Don Radebaugh

Marks Candid Salem10 (SALEM, Ind.) - Drivers in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards have consistently put on a good show for the fans week in and week out this season, and the tight competition and hard, clean racing under the lights this Saturday night at Salem Speedway was a continuation of that trend. Win-Tron Racing and the pilot of their No.32 Construct Corps Dodge Charger, Justin Marks, kept themselves in contention by staying out of trouble and racing cleanly all evening, allowing them to bring home yet another solid top-five finish after 200 laps.

Following a short-track battle at Toledo Speedway last Sunday, the Win-Tron Racing team went to work at their Lakeville, Minnesota facility to prepare the primary Construct Corps Dodge for competition at Salem Speedway this Saturday. On-track incidents left the No.32 machine with some cosmetic damage that needed repair following a fourth place finish at the Ohio track, and the team’s confidence in that very same car motivated them to repair all of the damage and get it back on track for Salem.

After a long week of work, the crew unloaded Saturday morning and found almost immediately their work had paid off. Marks set the fourth fastest time in practice with a 17.653 second lap on Saturday afternoon, giving a good indication of the speed they would have for the qualifying session and the race later that evening. Improving from practice, Justin laid down a lap in time trials of 17.307 seconds that would place him on the outside of the front row to begin the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers Fall Classic.

The high banks of Salem Speedway have been known to produce chaotic, caution-filled events in the past, but uncharacteristic long green flag runs appeared this time around and limited strategy options for Crew Chief Mike Chaffee and the Win-Tron crew. After starting on the outside of the front row, Marks held the Construct Corps machine steady in the top three for most of the first half of the race, clicking off laps and easing his way through the heavy traffic caused by the long green flag runs. Making the decision to come down pit road for the first stop of the night to take right side tires only on lap 52, the Win-Tron crew performed the service to the No. 32 and sent Marks back out in the third spot.

Continuing to bide his time and stay out of trouble, Marks held his position in third until a caution just past halfway brought most of the field down pit road. Crew Chief Chaffee decided to leave Justin out on the track and hope for a later caution to take advantage of the four tires left in their pit box. By staying out, Justin was able to gain bonus points for leading laps under the caution, but slid back into the ninth position after the drop of the green as cars with fresher tires moved ahead. Shortly after the restart, another caution flag flew over the field, and Justin was able to bring his car down pit road for four fresh Hoosiers and Sunoco fuel.

Though the four tires put some speed back into the Construct Corps Dodge, passing became an issue later on in the evening with several lapped cars plugging up the track, making it difficult for the 29-year-old driver to move back up through the field. However, the setup underneath the No. 32 was better on long runs, and with plenty of green flag racing left to the finish after the final pit stop, Justin picked off cars one by one and made his way back to the fifth position as the checkered flag came out.

“We had a really good car for the race,” Marks concluded following the 200 lap battle. “The Construct Corps team put a fast qualifying setup on it to get us a front row start. I just rode for a good part of the race. Usually these Salem races are pretty chaotic and there's a lot of contact so I tried to be smart and drive conservatively to let the race come back to us.

“Passing was difficult and everyone was racing so hard for every inch of racetrack. We had a good long-
run car; we were able to capitalize on a few mistakes made by other drivers and get a top-five finish. All in all it was a really fun night.”

The fifth place finish initially moved Justin back into the sixth position in the championship point standings, behind race winner at Salem Dakoda Armstrong. ARCA announced on Monday however that point penalties may be assessed to Armstrong as a result of post-race inspection infractions, which would move Marks back into the fifth position with 4125 points. Stay tuned to ARCARacing.com to see the official point standings after Salem.

For more on Justin Marks, visit www.justinmarksracing.com and follow him on Twitter (@Justin_Racing)

For more on Construct Corps, visit www.constructcorps.com and follow them on Twitter (@ConstructBuddy)

For more on Win-Tron, visit www.win-tronracing.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@WinTronRacing)

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Tim George, Jr. Fights Back to Finish 12th at Salem

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 12:10:14 AM | Don Radebaugh

George Candid Salem10 (MOORESVILLE, N.C.) - Tim George Jr. fought back from adversity to finish 12th in Saturday night's ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards Series race at Salem Speedway, one of the series' most historic tracks. George, who started 13th after qualifying the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing (RCR) Development Chevrolet on Saturday afternoon at the half-mile track, ran in the top-15 for approximately the first 85 laps. A quick pit stop from the No. 31 team helped to post a 12th-place finish; his best finish in four career starts at Salem Speedway.

The tradition and excitement of Salem Speedway is like no other race track, especially as the ground pounding No.31 Richard Childress Racing (RCR) Development Chevrolet hit the historic pavement for the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic.

"Salem Speedway is a great track with a lot of character," said George of the historic track. "We had a great car out of the box earlier this season. This go around (at Salem Speedway), we had to work a lot harder on the car for it to be competitive. After major changes on all corners before qualifying, the car finally felt comfortable. We raced well for the most part of the race. My No.31 crew and spotter, P.J. Bryant, did a great job putting me in the position to run in the top-5."

In Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell, George turned a lap of 17.722 seconds at 112.7412 mph to score his 13th top-15 qualifying effort of the 2010 season. Prior to the qualifying, George was 16th fastest among 33 drivers who participated in the lone practice session earlier in the day. George took 65 laps during the session posting a fastest time of 18.146 seconds, a top speed at 10.107 mph.

After the green flag dropped, George remained in the top-15 for the first 50-lap green-flag run. During the run George's spotter, P.J. Bryant, radioed that he was gaining of the field coming out of the corner of Turn 2.

Plagued in traffic, George went one lap down on lap 31. Fortunately, a fast car kept the 29-year-old driver in the Lucky Dog position, so when the first caution flag of the night came out on lap 50 George was able to earn his lap back. During the caution period crew chief Gere Kennon called his driver down pit road for a routine stop. The RCR Crew went to work changing four tires, adding fuel and pulling a windshield tear-off. George returned to the track in 11th position at the tail end of the 30-car field.

Following that first caution, the race stayed under the green flag for 55 laps. George held his position inside the top-11 the entire time. For New York, N.Y. native the biggest hurdle to overcome throughout the run was battling for position while often posting faster laps then the leader. George was able to maneuver through traffic, moving into the top-10 by lap 85.

A key moment for George and his white and black team came during a pit stop on Lap 105 after the second caution flag waved. The leaders came down pit road for service and the No. 31 was serviced with a right side set of Hoosier tires, fuel and removal of all tape. The strategy paid off in the end as George gained a number of positions moving up to third in the running order. George was quick to praise crew chief Gere Kennon and the rest of his team, citing decisions made on pit road as a key factor to the driver's success for the restart.

"Great stop guys, great stop," said George, restarting third.

He was steadily gaining on the leaders when the caution flag waved at lap 124. George was driving to the low groove of the racetrack as he narrowly avoided another car. With his quick reaction time, George was able to avoid any major damage as he went for a spin on the backstretch. George came to pit road under the caution flag, and the pit crew went to work changing four tires and fixing the fender damage. He restarted the race at lap 129 in 12th.

With just 42 laps remaining, George felt a vibration and was forced to bring his No. 31 RCR Chevrolet to the attention of his pit crew under green-flag conditions. The team made a quick stop, changing four tires and returning their driver to the track in 12th-place. George maintained the 12th position until the checkered flag flew on lap 200.

George's 12th-place finish in Saturday night's 111-mile, 200-lap event was his career-best result at Salem Speedway. The RCR development driver entered Saturday's race 9th in the driver point standings and retained position. With round 18 of 20 complete, George has 3750 points in the ARCA Racing Series driver championship standings.

"Another competitor got into me off of Turn 2 and that was the end of that," said George of the incident with the No.17 on lap 124. "However, our team managed to salvage a 12th-place finish, and as a result of the finish we are still okay in the driver point's standings."

George revs up the No. 31 next for the 100-lap ARCA Racing Series event Thursday, September 30, for the Kansas Lottery 150. The race starts at 4:00 p.m. CDT with live coverage provided by the SPEED Channel and ARCARacing.com. Get live race updates on Tim George Jr. by following @TimGeorgeJr on Twitter.

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Disappointing Race at Salem Speedway for Craig Goess After Earning Third Pole Award

Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 12:10:14 AM | Don Radebaugh

Goess Candid Salem2010 (SALEM, Ind.) - Craig Goess fought problems on the track Saturday night at Salem Speedway for the ARCA Racing Series' Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic. Goess drove the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Eddie Sharp Racing Toyota to 13th place after battling a broken throttle linkage early in the race.

The event at the .555-mile short track was condensed to a one-day show, and the day started with the lone practice session of the event. The No. 81 looked good in practice and laid down a lap of 17.523 seconds (114.022 mph). His time landed him second in practice, and the team was poised for success going into qualifying.

Goess capitalized on his quick car from practice, and his quick two laps during qualifying earned his series-leading third Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell with a lap of 17.096 seconds (116.869 mph).

Starting from the front of the field, Goess was ready to take on the short track of Salem Speedway when the green flag dropped on the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic on Saturday evening. Goess quickly took control of the field, leading 34 laps early in the race.

Goess came down pit road for an unscheduled pit stop, and the No. 81 team went to work to assess the problem. The team worked quickly to fix a broken throttle linkage, and Goess returned to the field 12 laps down.

Throughout the remainder of the race, Goess fought to gain his laps back and stay on track to complete the event. He regained one lap, but the early, unscheduled pit stop relegated the team to the 13^th position, 11 laps down. Dakota Armstrong crossed the finish line first, grabbing his second victory of the season.

"It was a tough day for our team," said Goess. "We felt really good after practice and qualifying, and I was thrilled to earn my third pole award. Unfortunately, we found bad luck early in the race and could not come back from it. With only two races left in the season, we are going to focus on putting our best effort into everything. I want to go into Kansas and Rockingham and regain those points lost this weekend. We are still in it for the championship, and the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. team is going to give it all we have."

After the race, Goess fell to third in the championship chase, 30 points behind leader Tom Hessert. Post-race inspections led to infractions for both Hessert and race-winner Armstrong, and penalties followed for the two drivers. In the unofficial point standings, Goess remains in the third position, 20 points behind leader Sheltra, and five points behind Hessert. Official point standings from the infractions should be released later today from ARCA Racing Series officials.

Goess and the ARCA Racing Series have this weekend off before heading to Kansas Speedway on Sept. 30 for the Kansas Lottery 150. The 150-mile event will be broadcast live on SPEED at 5 p.m. EST.

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Patrick Sheltra’s Championship Drive Continues With Top-10 Finish At Salem

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 2:59:14 AM | Don Radebaugh

Sheltra Candid Salem10 (SALEM, Ind.) - - ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards driver Patrick Sheltra in the No. 60 PatrickSheltra.com / Ferguson Pipe Dodge Charger netted a sixth place finish in Saturday night’s Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic at the historic Salem (Ind.) Speedway. While the Sheltra Motorsports team barely missed their 11^th top-five finish of the year, their effort was solid enough to deliver their seventh top-10 run in the last eight races and 15^th top-10 finish overall in 2010.

Nearly a year and a half ago, the Indiantown, Florida native delivered a monstrous performance in April 2009 that awarded the fan-favorite Sheltra with his first career ARCA victory. Itching for the taste of victory again at the Southern Indiana track, Sheltra knew that he would have a tough battle on his hands as he would have to fend off a host of other hungry ARCA Racing Series teams. For a go-getter driver like Sheltra, he was up to the challenge.

In the lone practice on Saturday afternoon, Sheltra maneuvered his Dodge Charger to the 13^th fastest lap after whipping his Sheltra Motorsports automobile around the half-mile oval in 17.942 seconds at 111.359 miles per hour. The team fiercely worked on improving the handling of their machine during practice. After making great strides during the hour and a half practice session, the team mutually agreed to make a gear change upon the conclusion of practice and prior to qualifying.

During his Menards Pole by Ansell qualifying lap, Sheltra whipped his green and orange colored hot rod to a lap of 17.545 seconds at 113.878 miles per hour, a pickup of nearly four tenths of a second from his fastest practice lap just an hour and a half earlier. His qualifications run was good enough for ninth fastest overall, his third top-10 start at Salem (Ind.) Speedway in eight contests.

“I cannot say enough about this team,” said Sheltra after qualifying. “We collectively put our heads together and made some changes. The car felt the best it had been all day to this point. Salem’s a tough 200 laps though, so we’re going to put our game face on and hope for the best.”

Immediately from the drop of the green flag, Sheltra picked off one position as he began his climb towards the front. Quickly settling in behind a wad full of race cars, the 24-year old rising star was waiting on the right opportunity to make his move.

The move came on lap 27 when Sheltra, nicknamed “Mr. Showtime” for his exciting driving style made a breathtaking three wide pass in turns one and two passing the No. 44 of Frank Kimmel and the No. 1 of Chad McCumbee and a slower lap machine. The bold move paid off for the NASCAR-bound driver with Sheltra inching his No. 60 machine up the pylon to the sixth position.

The ARCA pro had cracked the top-five by the time the caution waived for an incident in turn two involving Todd Bowsher on lap 50. During the yellow, Sheltra informed crew chief Jon Wolfe that he needed more drive from the center off. Wolfe acknowledged his driver’s request and informed his team to make a chassis adjustment to ease Sheltra’s concern during the first pit stop which occurred two laps later.

A brilliant two-tire stop by the Sheltra Motorsports gang lined their pilot up second on the restart behind fellow championship contender Tom Hessert. Despite a gallant effort to pass the No. 77 Dodge Charger at the start, Sheltra would have to defend his runner-up spot from a gaggle of cars who were trying to negotiate around the No. 60 PatrickSheltra.com / Ferguson Pipe Dodge Charger.

The avid hunter was able to hold his own in second for nearly 50 circuits before losing a position to Dakoda Armstrong on lap 105. A lap later the caution flew again an incident involving Jerick Johnson. The yellow offered a prime chance for the Sheltra Motorsports team to make their scheduled final pit stop of the night where Wolfe had four new Hoosier tires ready, a can of Sunoco Racing fuel and another chassis adjustment to combat the loose condition Sheltra was battling.

Sheltra restarted seventh and quickly maneuvered himself back in the top-five before moving into fourth place on 126 only to have the final caution of the night waive a few circuits later.

On the restart, Sheltra tried once again to challenge Hessert for a podium position but the Cornelius, North Carolina native would have to worry about the plethora of cars behind him not to mention manhandle what was becoming an extremely loose racecar.

Inside the final 30 laps, the No. 25 of Mikey Kile who had been trying to pass the two-time ARCA winner in 2010 for nearly 15 laps eventually made his way around Sheltra on the backstretch for fourth leaving Sheltra battling for a top-five finish with close friend Justin Marks.

The two competitors though would be quickly gobbled up inside the final six laps by the leaders of the event. A extremely tight hole behind second-place finisher Joey Coulter allowed Marks to squeeze past Sheltra with the No. 60 trying to make a cross-over move to retain his lost position from Marks.

Coming to the white flag, Sheltra put additional pressure on himself to pass Marks but also keep seventh place competitor and fellow Floridian Bryan Silas as bay. Unable to pass Marks, Sheltra raced Silas’s No. 11 Ford Fusion hard in turns three and four and the momentum from the high side of the racetrack allowed the former dirt track ace to edge Silas, the Stuart, Florida native to the finish line to grab the sixth position for the second time in 2010. On July 31, Sheltra overcame a series of obstacles including a faulty transmission to finish sixth in the Weis Markets 125 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway.

“Our car unfortunately was just way too loose,” Sheltra admitted. “We fought for every position and as a team we pulled together and were able to put together another solid top-10 finish. I can’t say we’re thrilled with our performance but nonetheless it was a solid night. It’s a team effort and I’m proud of my guys for continuing to give 100 percent week in and week out. We know what we need to do for Kansas and Rockingham and believe me; we’re going to do everything in our power to take home the championship.”

“I want to personally thank Jon (Wolfe), Tommy (Buzze), Rob (Moss) Ryan (Chism), Matt (Roberts), Sam (Schram), Timmy (McKichan), Doug (Kriser), Brandon (Hinson), Richard (Bennett), Keith (Kesula), Mark (Saul), Barry (Thomas), my Mom, my Dad, Chris (Knight) and anyone else I may have missed for helping steer this team towards the 2010 ARCA Racing Series championship. We’re focused now more than ever and I know I would not be in this position without the hard work and dedication of my team!”

With his performance on Saturday night, Sheltra unofficially slipped to second in the championship standings behind Cunningham Motorsports’ Tom Hessert (4300 –to- 4290). Craig Goess who jumped to the point’s lead following his pole at Salem (Ind.) Speedway Saturday afternoon had trouble during the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA and slipped to third but is only 30 markers behind Hessert for the most wanted point’s position in ARCA. Nine-time ARCA champion Frank Kimmel remains in fourth 165 tallies behind. Saturday’s winner Dakoda Armstrong jumps up to the fifth spot trailing the top-spot by 170 points.

Next up for the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is their annual trip out west to Kansas Speedway. The ARCA Kansas Lottery 150 is set for Thursday afternoon September 30. Sheltra will make his fourth career start at the mile-and-a-half speedway, while also looking to wrap up the 2010 ARCA Racing Series Speedway Challenge award, which the No. 60 team leads by 90 points over Win-Tron Racing (No. 32). In his previous three Kansas starts, Sheltra has a best finish of eighth in April 2008 after starting eighth. Sheltra also controlled the ARCA field for four laps for the first time on a speedway in the Kansas Lottery $150 Grand two years ago. The 19^th race of the season will be televised live on SPEED beginning at 4:00 p.m. (CST.) with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring throughout the day available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com presented by ARCANation.com. All times are local.

Exiting Salem, Sheltra has 84 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards starts to his credit with three career victories at Salem (Ind.) Speedway (April 2009), the Illinois State Fairgrounds (August 2010) and Chicagoland Speedway (August 2010). During his ARCA tenure, Sheltra has accumulated 20 top-fives and posted 37 top-10 finishes. A second place qualifying effort at Chicagoland Speedway (August 2010) is Sheltra’s best time trials effort to date. He has controlled the ARCA field 10 times for 276 laps.

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Kimmel Claims 12th Top-10 of Season at Salem Speedway

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 2:59:14 AM | Don Radebaugh

Kimmel Candid Salem10 (SALEM, Ind.) - Frank Kimmel ended a busy day at Salem Speedway with a top-10 finish in the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic 200, earning his 12^th top-10 finish of the 2010 season.. Kimmel, the hometown favorite, came to his home track with high hopes but battled the handling on his Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion en-route to a ninth-place finish.

The Ansell/Menards team brought the hometown crowd to their feet after setting the fastest time during Saturday afternoon's lone practice session. Kimmel circled the half-mile Salem Speedway in 17.443 seconds (114.545 mph), nearly one-tenth faster than the rest of the 33 car field.

Looking to backup his practice time, Kimmel set to the track during qualifying later in the afternoon. As the 32^nd car to take the track, the nine-time ARCA Racing Series champion knew exactly what he needed to do. Kimmel paced the high-banked oval in a time of 17.319 seconds (115.364 mph), picking up more than one-tenth of a second from his practice time. The time was good enough to earn a fourth-place start for the drop of the green flag.

The green flag dropped signaling the start of 200 laps of short-track competition shortly after 7:00 p.m. EST. As the race got under way, Kimmel settled into the sixth position for the first 50 lap green-flag run. The yellow flag came out on lap 50 signaling the first caution of the night. During the caution Kimmel radioed to his Ansell/Menards team that the car was "bouncing really hard on the track, sometimes causing the brake pedal to go to the floor."

Crew Chief Bill Kimmel Jr. took the opportunity to bring his driver down pit road on lap 53 for adjustments. The Ansell/Menards crew went to work on their Ford Fusion changing two tires, making a track bar adjustment and adding Fuel. After a quick stop Kimmel returned to the track in seventh position.

It took only one lap for Kimmel to motor his No. 44 machine back into the top-five after the lap 57 restart. Kimmel rode in the top-five for the next 43 laps, but was still fighting the handling of his car.

When the caution flag came out for a wreck on lap 105, Kimmel Jr called his driver down pit road for adjustments. Kimmel brought his Ansell/Menards machine in on lap 108, and the crew quickly went under the hood to make a shock adjustment, looking to help control the bouncing of their Ford Fusion.

The long stop relegated Kimmel to the 10^th position for the lap 112 restart. With the leaders in fresh tires Kimmel did all he could to hold on to his Ford during the next 12-lap run. Luckily the yellow flag came out on lap 125 allowing Kimmel to bring his Ansell/Menards Ford back down pit road on lap 128 for four tires and fuel.

The green flag came back out restarting the field on lap 129, and Kimmel had some work to do as the last car on the lead lap in 11^th position. It only took 15 laps for Kimmel to work through the field, climbing to the sixth position on lap 153. For the next 30 laps Kimmel staged a great four-car battle for fourth place with the No. 25 of Mikey Kile, Patrick Sheltra's No. 60 and the No. 32 of Justin Marks.

Unfortunately on lap 183 the handling of the Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion went south forcing Kimmel to hold on for the remaining 17 laps of the race. When the checkered flag flew on lap 200, Kimmel brought his Ford Fusion across the finish line in ninth place.

The finish allowed the Ansell/Menards team to hold on to their fourth position in the championship standings with only two races remaining on the schedule.

The ARCA Racing Series will take a much needed weekend off before heading to Kansas Speedway on Thursday, September 30^th for the ARCA Kansas Lottery 150. The green flag will drop at 4:00 p.m. CDT with LIVE race coverage on SPEED. ARCARacing.com will feature live audio coverage and timing and scoring.

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Hessert’s Third at Salem Speedway Earns Him Points Lead

Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 2:59:14 AM | Don Radebaugh

Hessert Candid Salem10 (SALEM, Ind.) - With only 3 races remaining in his bid for the 2010 ARCA Racing Series season championship, Tom Hessert came into the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA F