ASA Racing Schedule for June 1-3, 2012

Kevin Ramsell/ASA Racing PR
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Thursday, May 31, 2012) – The first weekend of June will be busy for many ASA Member Tracks. The ASA NSRA Series will open their 2012 season this weekend, and the ASA Midwest Tour makes their first visit to Berlin Raceway on Saturday night.

Here is the full weekend schedule. Please visit the track and series websites for further details. Information is subject to change.
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MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)
Twitter: @meridianspeed
DIAMOND CUP WEEKEND
Friday, June 1, 2012 & Saturday, June 2, 2012
Divisions: Friday - ASA NSRA Series/Western Winged Sprintcars, Pro-4’s, Legends, Junior Stingers. Saturday – ASA NSRA Series/Western Winged Sprintcars, Super Sixes, Street Stocks, Hornets and Fireworks.
Time: Gates open at 4:00pm, Racing at 6:30pm.
Admission: Friday - $15 Adults, $12.50 Senior/Military, $11 Kids (Ages 7-11), 6yrs and under FREE. Saturday - $18 Adults, $15.50 Senior/Military, $14 Kids (Ages 7-11), 6yrs and under FREE.

www.meridianspeedway.com

 I-25 SPEEDWAY (Pueblo, CO)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Divisions: Grand American Modifieds, Sportsman, Mini Stocks, CARC Mods, Charger Figure-8, Street Stocks.
Time: Gates Open 3pm, Racing 6:00pm.
Admission: Adults $10, Ages 4-12 $5, Kids 4 & Under FREE. ALL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ID GET FREE ADMISSION!
www.i25speedway.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)
Twitter: @RMRSLC
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Divisions: Rocky Mountain Challenge Series, Modifieds, Super Cups, Mini Cups.
Time: Gates open 4pm, Qualifying 4:45pm, Racing 6pm.

www.rmrracing.com
SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Alger, WA)
Twitter: @skagitspeedway
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Divisions: 410 Sprints, 360 Sprints, Sportsman Sprints, and Outlaw Hornets.
Time: Gates open at 5:30pm, Racing at 7:00pm.
Admission: Adults $13, Juniors (7-17)/Seniors (65+)/Military $8, Children 6 & under FREE.

www.skagitspeedway.com

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Divisions: Art Pollard Memorial 50 for Modifieds, Pro Mods, Super 4’s, Dwarf Cars, Street Stocks.
Time: Racing 7:00pm.
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors/Veterans/Juniors (6-12) $7, 5 and Under FREE.

www.sospeedway.com      

To learn more about the ASA Member Tracks and Sanctioned Series in your area, please visit www.asa-racing.com. Follow ASA Racing on Facebook at www.facebook.com/american.speed.assocand on Twitter at @ASARacing.

You can also look for the nearest ASA Member Track, get the weekend schedule, ASA Series information right on your smartphone by downloading the ASA Racing App for the iPhone and Android phones for free. Just search for ASA Racing on iTunes and the Android Market and get the app today for FREE!

The American Speed Association started as a single racing series in 1968 and is a fast growing racing sanctioning body today. The ASA Member Track program sanctions dirt and asphalt short tracks along with road courses around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information call (386) 258-2221, or send an email to info@asa-racing.com. The latest news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA can be found by visiting www.ASA-Racing.com.

ASA®, ASA Racing®, American Speed Association® are registered trademarks of Racing Speed Associates, LLC.

CUP: Almirola Wins Charlotte Pole

CUP: Almirola Wins Charlotte Pole

HWR Double Down Again

Tacoma, Washington -

5-23-2012 – HayWire Motorsports plan to field two cars at Evergreen Speedway

this coming weekend as both Tommy Rasmussen and "Terrible" Tim McDougald return

to action in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Late Model class.

The #92 Mo-Dane Trucking / RPM Sales & Service / Vital Signs Chevrolet

Impala and driver Tommy Rasmussen return after a solid run in the season opener that

left Rasmussen counting the days until he could get back to the track and back in the

action. Building off his early season momentum, Rasmussen looks to build on that finish

and make a run at the podium this time out.

"Terrible" Tim McDougald and his #68 KMB Design / Hargis Engineers / Print-

NW / Cornwell Tools / Ringers Gloves Toyota Camry continue to be a study in contrast

to his teammate. This event will mark McDougald's first time competing on the 3/8ths

mile oval in Monroe, Washington and his first return to the track after the massive wreck

last season that sidelined him for the second half of the year.

Many drivers have had to adjust not only to the recent track grinding done on the

3/8ths mile oval, but also the more recent addition of an outside and inside retaining wall

around portions of the track. Luckily for "Terrible" Tim, he never knew the track before

all these changes so he is left with a clean slate to start with. "I don't really know what it

was like before," said McDougald. "I've only been on it one time in practice this year and

the car was so bad we couldn't make any laps. I don't think we learned much that time out

other than what ever we were doing wasn't it. We made some wholesale changes, so

hopefully this time out it at least makes it around the track."

Don't miss the action this weekend at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe,

Washington as HayWire Motorsports joins the competition. And be sure to catch the

brothers, Rasmussen and McDougald, as they take to the track together one more time.

For up to date news, information and complete coverage contact:

HayWire Motorsports

14711 12 th Ave E, Suite B

Tacoma, Wa. 98445

Or visit the HayWire Racing website at - http://www.haywire-racing.com.

ASA Racing Schedule for the Weekend of May 11-13, 2012

ASA PRO TRUCKS SERIESROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Divisions: Part of RMR’s Horsepower Heaven event.
Time: Gates Open 1pm, Racing at 6pm.
Admission: Adult Tickets $20, Youth 5-12 $10.

www.asa-pro-trucks.com

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)
Twitter: @RMRSLC
Saturday, May 12, 2012
HORSEPOWER HEAVEN (Oval & Drag racing on the same night!)
Divisions: (Oval) Winged Sprint Cars, ASA Pro Trucks Series, Focus Midgets and Figure-8 Trains. (Drag strip) Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, IHRA Box, Nitro’s and Jet Dragsters.
Time: Gates open 1pm, Racing 6pm.
Admission: Adults $20, Kids (5-12) $10. 5 and under FREE.

www.rmrracing.com

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)
Twitter: @meridianspeed
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Divisions: ASA Modifieds, Hornets, Super Stocks, Legends, Street Stocks. Plus, the Teacher Feature and Scooter Race for Kids.
Time: Gates open at 4:00pm, Racing at 6:30pm.
Admission: Adults $10, Senior/Military $7.50, Kids Ages 7-11 $6.00, 6 and under FREE.

www.meridianspeedway.com

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Alger, WA)
Twitter: @skagitspeedway
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Divisions: 410 Sprints, 360 Sprints, Sportsman Sprints & Outlaw Hornets.
Time: Gates open at 5:30pm, Racing at 7:00pm.
Admission: Adults $13, Juniors (7-17)/Seniors (65+)/Military $8, Children 6 & under FREE.

www.skagitspeedway.com

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Divisions: Modifieds, Pro Mods, Super 4’s, Mini Stocks, Street Stocks, Mini Stock Powder Puff.
Time: Racing 7:00pm.
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors/Veterans/Juniors (6-12) $7, 5 and Under FREE.

www.sospeedway.com   

To learn more about the ASA Member Tracks and Sanctioned Series in your area, please visit www.asa-racing.com. Follow ASA Racing on Facebook at www.facebook.com/american.speed.assocand on Twitter at @ASARacing.

You can also look for the nearest ASA Member Track, get the weekend schedule, ASA Series information right on your smartphone by downloading the ASA Racing App for the iPhone and Android phones for free. Just search for ASA Racing on iTunes and the Android Market and get the app today for FREE!

The American Speed Association started as a single racing series in 1968 and is a fast growing racing sanctioning body today. The ASA Member Track program sanctions dirt and asphalt short tracks along with road courses around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information call (386) 258-2221, or send an email to info@asa-racing.com. The latest news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA can be found by visiting www.ASA-Racing.com.

ASA®, ASA Racing®, American Speed Association® are registered trademarks of Racing Speed Associates, LLC.

Gomez Rolls Into Vegas Hoping to Hit Jackpot

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO (May 10, 2012)- Jonathon Gomez, driver of the #22 Century Boatland/Living Like a Pirate Chevroletin the SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour has a great deal of optimism heading into the "GoLiveStream.TV - Blackjack 121" on the 3/8-mile banked oval of The Bullring at LAs Vegas Motor Speedway this Saturday night. Gomez is the 2010 SRL champion and has been successful at The Bullring. In five previous starts in the SRL at The Bullring, Gomez has notched three top three finishes (one 2nd place and two 3rd's). Winning on Saturday is foremost on his mind. "We have had some tough luck this season," Gomez stated. "A win would be big for this whole team. The guys have worked hard every week and at every event." Gomez has a busy race schedule this year competing in a majority of the SRL events that do not conflict with his NASCAR K&N Pro Series schedule. He also plans a handful of starts in the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series where has is a former winner. Gomez has 18 career starts in the SRL where has scored three wins, one pole award with 12 top five finishes and 13 finishes in the top 10. In the first two races this season, Gomez has had challenges in qualifying pining him deep in the field to start the races. He has finishes of 24th and 11th. Gomez Motorsports is owned by John Gomez, a successful farmer and businessman based in Idaho. The team is lead by crew chief Ron Copeland and supported by Craig Raudman, Blaine Bergem, Derek Copeland, Kyle Cattanach, Adam Wyse, and Mike Mulder. Gomez most recently competed in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series event at Stockton (CA) 99 Speedway last weekend and scored his first top ten of the season coming home in the sixth position. The result moved Gomez up to the eighth spot in the standings just 26-points out of fifth place. His next NKNPS race is May 19th at Iowa Speedway. Grab yourself a new "Living Like a Pirate" t-shirt from Jonathon at http://www.livinglikeapirate.com/categories/jonathon-gomez-22.html.

Ken Schrader Invades Skagit Speedway

The weekend after the Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup, join Skagit Speedway in welcoming USAC open wheel superstar and NASCAR driver Ken Schrader. The driver of the Federated Auto Parts Modified is competing during the Modified Speedweek Finale June 23rd.

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Deatherage Named 2012 ASCS-Northwest Announcer/Press Officer

Deatherage Named 2012 ASCS-Northwest Announcer/Press Officer

Thompson Motorsports Develops Young Racing Talent

JEROME, IDAHO (May 9, 2012)- 18-year old Braeden Havens , driver of the #61 NASCAR K&N Pro Braeden Havens NASCAR K&N Pro Series Chevrolet Series machine, learned that tight quarter racing and full-size stock cars don't always mix. And while his run this past Saturday was impressive, he and the team left Stockton 99 Speedway disappointed. Havens qualified ninth at a track where starting positions are a premium and throughout the 150-lap race he held his own making his way up to the fifth position in the closing laps of the race. What was jubilation quickly turned to frustration when lapped traffic changed his outcome. While making a pass on slower cars, one of those lapped cars got into Havens dropping him from the running order causing him to pit to replace a flat tire. Havens rebounded to finish 13th at the tail of the lead lap. "Braeden is a heck of good young driver," stated Brett Thompson, team manager. "He listens and learns quickly and knows how to close. He was right there in the top five when it counted but it did not end like we wanted. We are really impressed with what he has been able to do behind the wheel and look forward to better results as the season goes on." Hannah Newhouse' #61 NASCAR Whelen All American Series Camaro For 15-year old Hannah Newhouse, her racing odyssey continues in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Magic Valley Speedway outside Twin Falls, Idaho. Newhouse' maturity behind the wheel is remarkable considering her lack of experience in full-size stock cars. This past Saturday she brought her ESPN The Fan/Coca Cola sponsored Chevrolet Camaro home in the third position after the 40-lap feature event. The result was her second consecutive third place performance after winning the season opening race. The NWAAS will contest 21-races over 17 race dates at Magic Valley Speedway and the consistency that Newhouse has shown early will keep her in the championship hunt all season. Thompson remarked on her intelligence behind the wheel. "Hannah knows how to race," Thompson said. "She does not let others run her rough. She knows how to hold her own and get the most out of the car. It is a long season and she will only get better and you can be certain you will see her in victory lane a lot this season." Brett Thompson While the youngsters in the Thompson Motorsports stables are growing in their roles, Brett Thompson is focused and will lead the NASCAR K&N Pro Series team for the next two consecutive weekends. The team heads to Iowa Speedway for the annual East/West Shootout on May 19th, then the team heads for an inaugural event in Brainerd, MN May 26. The teams then travel back to the west with an event June 2 at The Bullring at LVMS in Las Vegas, NV where Havens will jump back in the driver's seat. "This is a tough stretch but we need to move up in the owners points," Thompson said. "I love racing at Iowa as it is one of the finest tracks in the country."

About Thompson Motorsports Thompson Motorsports is a premier racing organization based in Jerome, Idaho providing complete race car preparation and fabrication supporting the local grassroots racer and experienced professional driver. TMS prepares and fields race vehicles in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR K&N Pro Series, CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series, Intermountain Pro Truck Series, and entries at local area short tracks. TMS has corporate partnerships with Rich Thompson Trucking Inc. (RTTI), Jerome Truck Service Inc., Eibach Springs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Mothers Polishes and Waxes, Schroeder Torsion Bars, United Oil, Speedbear Fasteners, and Hagerman Valley Spring Water. For all the latest news and information about Brett Thompson and Thompson Motorsports, log onto www.brettthompsonracing.com or NASCAR Hometracks. About DJS Sports Marketing From one-time press releases to total event coverage, to full a season campaign, we have a grassroots motorsports marketing program to fit your budget and needs. Get started today by calling Derrick at 208/870-8066 or email derrick@djssportsmarketing.com

Richard Petty Driving Experience Coming to Evergreen Speedway!

Thompson Motorsports Has Busy Weekend Set

 

Braeden Havens returns to the 61 this weekend at Stockton 99 Speedway.

JEROME, IDAHO (May 3, 2012)- The Thompson Motorsports team  will be in action this weekend with 18-year old Braeden Havens returning to the #61 NASCAR K&N Pro Series machine at Stockton (CA)  99 Speedway while Hannah Newhouse welcomes new sponsors to her NASCAR Whelen All American Series Camaro this Saturday at Magic Valley Speedway in Twin Falls, Idaho. Havens will make his second start for the Thompson Motorsports team in his first visit to the quarter-mile oval at Stockton. He is coming of an eighth place performance back on April 14 and is looking forward to the challenge that Stockton provides. "We've been really fortunate and had really good finishes to start out the year with both the K&N (Pro Series) car and our super  late model," Havens stated. "It's been a lift to our program to be successful with the new K&N ride, and really has boosted my confidence as a driver." "The first race (Havasu) was a 'getting to know each other' event,  and now that we've done that we can just focus on going out andgetting to the front. Thompson Motorsports racecars are always  fast and well prepared so I'm excited to get back behind the wheel  of the No. 61 at Stockton this weekend." Meanwhile, 15-year old Hannah Newhouse welcomes two new sponsors to the team as 102.9FM ESPN Radio The Zone comes on-board for the remainder of the season as well as Coca Cola. ESPN Radio The Zone comes on-board for the rest of 2012.                                                     In two races so far this season, Newhouse won in her debut then backed that up with a third place performance two weeks  ago. Last weekend she returned the the ASA Intermountain Truck Series and posted a fourth place run. The NASCAR Whelen All American Series at Magic Valley will contest 21-races over 17 race weekends through mid-September  and Newhouse is solely focused on winning the season championship  becoming the first and youngest female to do so. Race Rewind from Miller Brett Thompson finished a disappointing 20th at last weekends NASCAR K&N Pro Series race at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah. Thompson was running in the top five when another driver got into the back of his RTTI Chevrolet sending him spinning into the gravel traps. Thompson was able to return to action but three subsequent flat tires  on three consecutive laps dropped him from contention. Brett Thompson at Miller Motorsports Park April 28, 2012.

About Thompson Motorsports Thompson Motorsports is a premier racing organization based in Jerome,Idaho providing complete race car preparation and fabrication supporting the local grassroots  racer and experienced professional driver. TMS prepares  and fields race vehicles in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCARK&N Pro Series, CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series, Intermountain Pro Truck Series, and entries at local area short tracks.  TMS has corporate partnerships with Rich Thompson Trucking Inc. (RTTI), Jerome Truck Service Inc., Eibach Springs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Mothers Polishes and Waxes, Schroeder Torsion Bars,  United Oil, Speedbear Fasteners, and Hagerman Valley Spring Water. For all the latest news and information about Brett Thompson and  Thompson Motorsports,  log onto www.brettthompsonracing.com or NASCAR Hometracks. About DJS Sports Marketing From one-time press releases to total event coverage, to full a season campaign, we have a grassroots motorsports marketing program to fit your budget and needs. Get started today by calling Derrick at 208/870-8066 or email derrick@djssportsmarketing.com

ASA Racing Schedule for the Weekend of May 4-6, 2012

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)
Twitter: @meridianspeed
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Divisions: Pro-4’s, Late Models, Sprint Cars, B-Modifieds, Mini Stocks and Junior Stingers.
Time: Gates open at 4:00pm, Racing at 6:30pm.
Admission: Adults $10, Senior/Military $7.50, Kids Ages 7-11 $6.00, 6 and under FREE.

www.meridianspeedway.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)
Twitter: @RMRSLC
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Divisions: Rocky Mountain Challenge Series Late Models, Maverik Modifieds, Super Stocks, Hornets, and Figure-8 Trains.
Time: Gates open 4pm, Racing 6pm.
Admission: Reserved $20, Adults $15, Kids (5-12) $5. 5 and under FREE.

www.rmrracing.com

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Alger, WA)
Twitter: @skagitspeedway
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Divisions: 410 Sprints, 360 Sprints, Sportsman Sprints & Outlaw Hornets.
Time: Gates open at 5:30pm, Racing at 7:00pm.
Admission: Adults $13, Juniors (7-17)/Seniors (65+)/Military $8, Children 6 & under FREE.

www.skagitspeedway.com

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Divisions: Modifieds, Super 4’s, Pro Mods, Dwarf Cars, Street Stocks, Thrill Cars, Mod/Pro Mod, Sponsor/Pitman Race.
Time: Racing 7:00pm.
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors/Veterans/Juniors (6-12) $7, 5 and Under FREE.

www.sospeedway.com     

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)
Twitter: @YakimaSpeedway
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Divisions: NW Pro 4 Trucks, NW Pro 4 Late Models, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, Mini Stocks, Hornets, Bump-To-Pass.
Time: Gates open at 4pm. Racing at 6pm.
Admission: Adults $13, Seniors & Students $11, Kids $5, Kids 5 and Under FREE with an adult. Family package 2 adults & 4 kids $36.

www.yakimaspeedway.us

To learn more about the ASA Member Tracks and Sanctioned Series in your area, please visit www.asa-racing.com. Follow ASA Racing on Facebook at www.facebook.com/american.speed.assocand on Twitter at @ASARacing.

You can also look for the nearest ASA Member Track, get the weekend schedule, ASA Series information right on your smartphone by downloading the ASA Racing App for the iPhone and Android phones for free. Just search for ASA Racing on iTunes and the Android Market and get the app today for FREE!

The American Speed Association started as a single racing series in 1968 and is a fast growing racing sanctioning body today. The ASA Member Track program sanctions dirt and asphalt short tracks along with road courses around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information call (386) 258-2221, or send an email to info@asa-racing.com. The latest news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA can be found by visiting www.ASA-Racing.com.

ASA®, ASA Racing®, American Speed Association® are registered trademarks of Racing Speed Associates, LLC.

Gomez Hoping to Turn Luck Around at Stockton

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO (May 3, 2012)- Jonathon Gomez, driver of the #22 Century Boatland/Living Like a Pirate Chevrolet  in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, is hoping to turn his luck around at Stockton (CA) 99 Speedway this weekend after a successful test last week at the quick quarter-mile paved oval. This Saturday night, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, in its 59th year, returns to Stockton for the 22nd time. Gomez will make his first series start at Stockton but the 29-year old has had success on the historic oval. Gomez has won in the SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour back in 2010. "We had a great test at Stockton and we were among the fastest  in attendance," Gomez said. "If ever we needed a great qualifying effort this is the race. Craig (Raudman) and the crew have put a really fast race car together for this weekend." In the previous 21 series races staged at Stockton, the furthest back a winner has started was seventh with Jack McCoy accomplishing the feat back in 1971. Seven of the last 17 races have been won from the pole. Stockton 99 Speedway provides drivers and their teams interesting challenges as the quarter-mile banked oval has two distinct sets of corners that require a unique set-up. Turns one and two are more flat but tighter while turns three and four offer more banking and a wider racing line. "You have to really set up the guy in front of you and make the pass in three and four," Gomez said. Turn two closes up so fast that if you are out of position it is not a good thing." Gomez sits 12th in the championship standings after three races just 46-points back from the leaders. A strong finish Saturday night will more than turn his season around. After running second with three laps to go at Miller last weekend, a cut tire dashed his hopes and he wound up finishing 15th. We just need some luck to come our way," Gomez said. "I am really excited about Stockton this weekend and think this race could be the start to turning our season around." Gomez has made 30 career starts in the NKNPS after making his series debut at Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, OR on July 11, 2008.  In his 30 career starts he has five top five and 12 top ten performances. He has a career best finish of second place twice (Iowa & Phoenix). Gomez Motorsports is owned by John Gomez, a successful farmer and businessman based in Idaho. The team is lead by crew chief  Craig Raudman and supported by Ron Copeland, Blaine Bergem, Derek Copeland, Kyle Cattanach, Adam Wyse, and Mike Mulder. Grab yourself a new "Living Like a Pirate" t-shirt from Jonathon at http://www.livinglikeapirate.com/categories/jonathon-gomez-22.html.

About Gomez Motorsports Jonathon Gomez is supported by Century Boatland, Living Like a Pirate, J&C Custom Harvesting, United Oil, Modern Machinery, DJ Safety, and Gomez Farms. Jonathon Gomez has competed in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series since 2008 and is the 2010 SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour Champion. Gomez is also a winner on the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series and in the Mustang Challenge Series at Miller Motorsports Park. For more information on Jonathon Gomez, please log onto his website at www.jonathongomez.com or NASCAR Hometracks or the SRL Southwest Tour website. About DJ Shannon Enterprises LLC From one-time press releases, total event coverage, to full a season campaign, we have a grassroots motorsports marketing program to fit your budget and needs. Get started today by calling Derrick at 208/870-8066, email derrick@djssportsmarketing.com   or at www.derrickshannon.com

Zan Sharp Returns to RMCS Action This Saturday at RMR

BOISE, ID (May 5, 2012)- The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series returns this weekend to Rocky Mountain Raceways located West of Salt Lake City, UT for the first of four series visits this season. 2011 series champion Zan Sharp of Wellsville, UT will make his first start of the season after deciding to run only a partial schedule in 2012 in order to spend more time with his family. Sharp is a three-time RMCS champion and has also posted three wins at the ultra-fast 3/8-mile banked Three-time RMCS Champion Zan Sharp oval since 2004 but his last win at RMR came back in 2009. Since then he has posted three runner-up finishes. Sharp plans to compete in all four series races at RMR this season. The driver with the hot hand at RMR has been Steve Jones from Meridian, ID. Jones has scored four victories and seven top four performances in the last eight series races. Jones is the defending race winner of this event last year and in the last four series races at RMR he has finished no worse than third. Jones is the 2010 series champion and is looking to add his name to the record books in 2012 as one of only three champions with multiple crowns. Jones is coming off a runner up performance in the first race of the year two weeks ago at Magic Valley Speedway in Twin Falls, ID. Four-time RMCS Winner Steve Jones In 27 previous series races staged at RMR, Steve Jones and James Eaton share four wins apiece while Zan Sharp has three victories. Five drivers have two wins each (Jeff Hillock, Eric Rhead, John Dillon, Lynn Hardy, and Dave Minegar) while six different drivers have one victory to their credit. 15-year old Jeremy Doss from Upper Lake, CA claimed the victory in round one at MVS two weeks ago but will not contend for the championship. Two fellow competitors from California intend on challenging for the series crown. Both Steven Gannon and David Braund from the Red Bluff area will make the tow to each series race in 2012. Gannon finished fifth in round one while Braund finished tenth in his first series race. With a strong finish on Saturday, Jones will likely take over the point standings in his quest for a second title. John Nesmith currently sits third in the standings with Bruce Quale and Gannon rounding out the top five. CarbonX, the world leader in fire protective clothing, returns for the fifth season as title sponsor of the RMCS which will stage 11-races this season at three distinctive tracks within the region. Century Boatland based in Twin Falls is also back with the series for the third year providing significant event and series support all season long. Since 1985, Century Boatland has been the Magic Valley headquarters for new and used recreational, pleasure, and fishing boats. Some of the new faces joining the series this season include Steven Gannon and David Braund who will make the tow from the Redding, California area and Morgan Rasmussen from Twin Falls. Familiar faces Travis Monett (Utah), Rick Fowble (Twin Falls), and Thane Alderman from Las Vegas are back for a full campaign along with fan favorites Sharp, Lynn Hardy, Jeff Hillock, Dave Minegar, and John Dillon hitting select races throughout the season. The RMCS utilizes a racing format not found in ANY other regional touring series around the country. The RMCS inverts up to the top 20 from qualifying putting the fast qualifiers at the back to start each race. This format ensures race fans see what they paid for and that is passing. Each driver is awarded three points per position gained in the event. Points are also awarded for qualifying and heat race finishes. Through the history of the series, the winning driver has averaged a 15th place starting position. To ensure competition, the RMCS pays it purse based on total point accumulation for the event and provides several special performance awards at each race. The series is supported by a great family of sponsors including: CarbonX, Century Boatland, Project Filter, ESI, A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning, Sharp Powder Coating, Five Star Racing Bodies, Hoosier Racing Tires, Frank's Radios, Performance Solutions, Kidd's Performance and Dyno, Joes Racing Products, PPG Paint, Circle Racing Wheels, and Mike Minegar's Auto Body. Spectator gates open at 4pm with a full compliment of racing action on tap starting at around 6pm. For ticket information please on onto www.rmrracing.com for complete details.

About The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series is a regional touring series that allows all competitors to race and gain experience on different types of racetracks. It is a high-quality professional racing series that offers maximum opportunity at an affordable price serving the intermountain West. The motto of the series is to "Race Hard and Have Fun!" For all the latest news and information regarding the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series log on to our website at www.rmcsracing.com. About CarbonX CarbonX® non-flammable fabrics offer the best level of fire and heat protection in flame-resistant clothing for the most extreme conditions. Based on patented blends of oxidized fibers, CarbonX is the only fabric able to withstand the direct flame of a blow torch without melting, igniting, or burning-even when exposed to the flame for up to 20 times longer than the leading competition. CarbonX flame-resistant fabrics also retain this level of persistence and protection against molten metal and arc flash, leaving it as the only choice for professionals working in conditions where safety matters most. Our non-flammable fabrics can be found in flame-resistant clothing for industrial, fire, motorsports and tactical industries, although its uses in safety are endless. CarbonX FR fabrics are the non-flammable fabrics that save lives-accept no substitute. Log onto www.carbonx.com for full details. About DJ Shannon Enterprises LLC From one-time press releases, event coverage, to a full season public relations campaign, we have a grassroots motorsports marketing program to fit your budget and needs. Get started today by calling Derrick at 208/870-8066 or email derrick@djssportsmarketing.com