Grassroots Motorsports Race-Keeper Video of the Month for August 2011

Thompson Excited for New Challenge at Spokane This Weekend

JEROME, IDAHO (August 31, 2011) Brett Thompson, driver of the RTTI/Jerome Truck Service Inc. Chevrolet, is looking to close out the season strong propelled by three consecutive top ten performances in the last three series races. This weekend, the Thompson Motorsports team heads to Spokane (WA) County Raceway for round 12 of the 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series.




The NASCAR K&N Pro Series last visited Spokane County Raceway back in 1979 where three-time series champion Roy Smith set the initial track record around the fast half-mile paved oval while Jimmy Insolo won that day in a 150-lap contest. This season, nearly everything will be new except for maybe the aging asphalt.



The Spokane "200" will feature a field of driver's who have never competed at the facility in the series, but new tracks are nothing new for Brett Thompson. Over the past decade, he has raced at 32 different race tracks throughout the western United States and looks forward to the challenge this weekend.



"I really get excited and like the challenge of racing somewhere new," Thompson said. "Everybody is on a level playing field and it is a great opportunity for us to shine."



Thompson is very optimistic about making it back to victory lane this weekend. His lone series win came at the now shuttered Mesa Marin Raceway in Bakersfield; a track that shares a lot of similarities with Spokane County Raceway. "We have always been really good on half-mile tracks and feel 200-laps is an advantage for our team."



Thompson will be driving the same car he has used on the short tracks this season though crew chief Charlie Wilson is trying some new set ups this weekend. "After Montana we went to work on the front end of the car and Charlie has made some big changes that we feel are going to make us more competitive," Thompson explained. "We have been good so far this season but we need to be great as we close out the year."



Thompson will utilize Chassis #015 which is a composite bodied car that is lighter and allows the team to move weight around more efficiently. "No matter what the track or the car, it is important to save tires until the final run," Thompson said. "While 200-laps may seem like a lot, it is very easy to get behind and once you do it is tough to make up. The goal is to start up front and stay there."



In order to start up front, it all begins with qualifying and while Thompson has picked up his average qualifying position this season, starting up front is the name of the game. "You look back over the history of the series and not too many race winners have started outside the top five," Thompson offered. "We need to unload fast and qualify in top five and the race will take car of itself."



Thompson has averaged a finish of 10.8 while completing 95% of all laps contested and has been running at the conclusion at ten of the eleven races this season. Thompson is locked in a top five battle in the point standings where he is currently in fifth place just 42-points out of fourth place and 44-points behind third place. In his NASCAR K&N Pro Series career, Thompson has started 110 NKNPS races since 2000 scoring one win, one Coors Light Pole Award, 23 top five and 62 top ten performances. His best points finish was fifth in 2009.



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, 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. For all the latest west coast racing action, log onto www.racingwest.com.



Fast Facts

Race: This event is the 12th of 14 events on the 2011 schedule for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West.

Procedure: The starting field is 24 cars, including provisionals. The first 20 cars will qualify through two-lap time trials. The remaining four spots will be awarded through the provisional process. The race will be 200 laps (100 miles).

Track: Spokane County Raceway is a .5-mile track. The series previously visited the track in 1979.

Records: Qualifying: Roy Smith, Aug. 31, 1979, 93.244 mph, 19.304 seconds; Race: To be established at this distance.



Race: Spokane "200"

Place: Spokane County Raceway

Date: Saturday, Sept. 3 Time: 8:30 p.m. PT

TV Schedule: SPEED, Sept. 8, 6 p.m. ET

Radio Schedule: NASCARHomeTracks.com Radio, Live

Track Layout: .5-mile paved oval

2010 Winner: Event not held

2010 Polesitter: Event not held Event

Schedule: Saturday: Practice 12-12:45 p.m., 1:15–2 p.m., Qualifying 4:15 p.m.

Track PR Contact: Cindy Gibbs (509) 244-6983 racespokane@gmail.com Twitter: @racespokane

NASCAR IMC Contact: Kevin W. Green (661) 392-8543 kgreen@nascar.com



Visit NASCAR HomeTracks for complete event information.

Jonathon Gomez Back in Driver's Seat in Spokane

Jonathon Gomez of Twin Falls, Idaho will be back in the driver's seat Saturday, September 3 at Spokane Valley Raceway for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series event at the fast half-mile oval. It will be his first time back in the car since Vegas in June as he took time away to concentrate on new business ventures.




Jonathon Gomez is in his fifth year of competitive racing having won a track championship at Magic Valley Speedway and the 2010 SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour championship. He has started 24 K&N Pro Series races with five top five and 11 top ten performances. He has also made two ARCA starts.



For more information about Jonathon Gomez and marketing/sponsorship opportunities with this talented driver, log onto  http://www.jonathongomez.com/.

Crockett Sweeps ASCS Northwest Big E Weekend!

Crockett Sweeps ASCS Northwest Big E Weekend!

Crockett Takes ASCS Northwest Win in Big E Opener!

Crockett Takes ASCS Northwest Win in Big E Opener!

ASA RACING INTRODUCES NEW APP FOR THE iPHONE AND ANDROID SMARTPHONES‏

Sanctioning Body Creates a FREE iPhone & Android App to help fans stay in touch with their ASA Member Tracks and Series




American Speed Association PR

DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Friday, August 26, 2011) – The American Speed Association (ASA) has launched their very own application for the iPhone and Android smartphones today. The applications (app) are available now and are FREE!



Users of the iPhone and Android phones can download the app through iTunes (iPhone) and the Android Market. Just search for “ASA Racing” and download it today.



The application is designed to give quick up to date information from our ASA Member Tracks and Series. Fans can find the nearest ASA Member Tracks, along with the latest results, points, and upcoming event from our ASA Series, a Weekend Preview of ASA Racing and a list of recent ASA winners. Plus, users will also be able to view ASA produced YouTube videos and listen to an episode of “This Week in ASA Racing” Radio Show.



The app will be able to provide up to the minute information that the ASA office receives from their ASA Member Tracks and Series. This will allow ASA to provide instant updates right on the app. If a track/series notifies ASA that they have rained out or late breaking news, the app is updated and instantly available on the user’s smartphone.



“This is a very big announcement for us,” Dennis Huth, ASA President said. “Through our research, we believe that we are the first to offer an app that focuses on short track racing, specifically our ASA Member Tracks and Series. The app is simple to use and the user will be able to get the latest information from our ASA Member Track and Series right in the palm of their hands. We are excited to offer this new way of communication to the short track community.”



“The app is very simple to use and navigate around,” Huth said. “We felt that with the growth of smartphones, ASA needed to get on board with our own App. We feel that this will help our ASA Member Tracks and Series gain more fans and will allow them to stay in constant communication via the App.”



Kevin Ramsell, ASA Director Public Relations, designed the App. “This was something that we have been thinking about doing for quite some time,” Ramsell said. “The app has its own unique simple look that will appeal from the novice to the experienced smartphone user.”



“There are 4 billion cellphones in use around the world, 1.08 billion of those are smartphones,” Ramsell said. “Smartphone use is on the rise and everyone at ASA feels that having an app available would be a great benefit to our ASA Member Tracks and Series. We appreciate the help of our test users with their suggestions. This is something that will continue to grow. We feel that this is a great addition for our ASA family of Tracks and Series.”



ASA is now working with their ASA Member Tracks, sponsors and media partners to help create their own unique pages on the app as well as creating ASA driver pages for their 2012 members.



You can download the App by searching for “ASA Racing” on iTunes for the iPhone App and the Android Market. More information can be found by visiting these links below.



iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/asa-racing/id458238219?mt=8



Android Market: https://market.android.com (search for "ASA Racing")



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



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.

Outlaws Are Coming!

ASA RACING THIS WEEKEND…BUILDING THE 2011 CHAMPIONS!

Here is a look at what is happening this weekend.


GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY (Elma, WA)

The Big E Weekend is here Friday and Saturday nights. The ASCS Northwest Region, NWWT Wingles Sprints and Midgets will be in action. Adult admission for each night is $17, Juniors 15-18/Miltary is $12.00, Youths 6-14 is $5.00, Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 youths) is $40.00, and Premium ticket is $25.00. Racing starts at 6:30pm each night.
http://www.graysharborraceway.com/

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

The Jeff Russell Road to Recovery Benefit is this Saturday night. The Winged Sprint Cars, ASA Modifieds, Mini Stocks, and Hornets will be in action.Gates open at 4 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m.Admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for senior citizens and military personnel with ID, $6 for ages 7-11 and children 6-and-under free. A family pass good for two adults and up to four children ages 7-11 is available for $30.
http://www.meridianspeedwayonline.com/

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)

Rocky Mountain Raceways oval will not be in action this weekend. Racing will return on Saturday, September 3.
http://www.rmrracing.com/

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)

It's exciting at Skagit Speedway with all four divisions seeing racing action at the next-to-last season points race of the year. 410 Sprints, Budweiser 360 Sprints, Cook Road Shell Sportsman Sprints and Outlaw Hornets. Racing 7:00pm.Regular admission is Adults 18-64 is $13; ages 7-17/Seniors/Military are $8, ages 6 & under are FREE!
http://www.skagitspeedway.com/

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
The Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks and Thrill cars will be in action this Saturday night. Grandstands open at 4:00pm with Racing at 6:00pm. General admission tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up. Seniors (62 & up), Veterans, and ages 6-12 are $7.00 with children ages 1-5 years is $3.00. Reserved seating is $15.00.
http://www.sospeedway.com/

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

Yakima Speedway is off this weekend, but will be back in action on Saturday, September 4.
http://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.assoc and on Twitter at @amerspeedassoc.



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.

Sharp Poised for Third Title; Final Race in Two Weeks

BOISE, IDAHO (August 25, 2011) The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series presented by Century Boatland has continued to persevere through challenging economic times and the racing has been nothing less than spectacular all season. This past weekend, Steve Jones of Boise, Idaho picked up his second win of the season closing the gap on championship leader Zan Sharp as title will be decided at the final event in two weeks.




The NAPA Auto Parts "125" has been a fan favorite at the ASA sanctioned Rocky Mountain Raceways outside Salt Lake City, Utah and the site of some of the best series battles in recent years. Local hero Lynn "The Hammer" Hardy scorched the field for his ninth career Sharp Powder Coating Fast Time Award tying him for second all-time with two-time series champion Zan Sharp.



Prior to the 125-lap feature event around the 3/8-mile ultra fast oval, the drivers competed in two 12-lap heat races which were won by two-time series winner Eric Rhead and 2010 defending champion and current title contender Steve Jones. Heat races are critical in the series as drivers earn points based on finishing position.



Greg Hillock started on the pole for the NAPA "125" and led the first three circuits before giving way to Jim Wulfenstein. "Wulfy" led through lap eleven when Jones took control of the race from his seventh starting position.



Jones would lead the entire rest of the way but the battles heated up behind him. Jeff Hillock waged a spirited battle with Brandon Riehl ultimately resulting both cars tangling and realistically dropping Hillock out of title contention after leading the standings most of the season.



Sharp finished second for his fourth top five finish of the season almost certainly cementing his third title heading into the final event. Riehl finished third followed Devin Lahorgue who posted his best finish of the season and extended his A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Rookie-of-the-Year point lead. Eric Rhead finished fifth for his second consecutive fifth place finish.



"This has certainly been an up and down season," Jones offered. "We are thrilled with the win but it may be too little too late as Zan is in the cat birds seat. I was in the same position last year heading into Magic Valley and I played pretty conservative. This year we are going to have to go for broke and see what happens."



The win moved Jones to within 64-points of Sharp with one race remaining. Hillock drops to third place six points behind Jones. Hardy and Bruce Quale round out the top five in the standings.



The series finale is set for Saturday, September 10 at Magic Valley Speedway in Twin Falls, Idaho. Jones is a multi-time track champion at the 1/3-mile facility and has won nearly 100 races there but in his RMCS career he has not posted a win. A stat not lost on the racing icon. "It is kind of funny that we have not won at Magic Valley," Jones said. "We have always been fast but either broke something or faded at the end."



This season Jones has set fast time on both occasions at MVS and in his RMCS career has posted seven top five performances. On the flip side of the championship battle, Sharp does not plan to change his game plan any. "We race to win and if we can't win then it is about the best finish we can get," Sharp said.







The RMCS utilizes a racing format not found in ANY other regional touring series around the country. The RMCS inverts the full starting field putting the fast qualifiers at the back to start the 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. Century Boatland in Twin Falls is a major sponsor to the series providing significant support to the series all season.



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:

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CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series Top 10



Position/Driver/Points/Wins

1. Steve Jones 1312 (2)

2. Zan Sharp 1248 (1)

3. Jeff Hillock 1242 (2)

4. Lynn Hardy 1195

5. Bruce Quale 1174

6. Eric Rhead 1093

7. Jim Wulfenstein 939

8. Thane Alderman 925

9. Devin LaHorgue 784

10. John Wong 698

Other winner's this season include: Dan Rhodes (1), Dave Minegar (1), and Kevin Richards (1).

I-5 CORRIDOR SERIES RETURNS TO PGP THIS WEEKEND

KENT, Wash. — (August 24, 2011) The top kart pilots in the Pacific Northwest will battle at PGP this weekend when the I-5 Corridor Series returns to the state of Washington for races 5 and 6.


Our own Stars of PGP Kart Series will also be running both days but unlike the last time the I-5 Series visited PGP we’ll have Clone and Rental Kart groups racing on both days.

PGP will once again have Simply The Best catering on-site on Saturday and depending on demand they will return for Sunday. With the forecast for the weekend calling for sunshine and warm summer weather, so don’t forget to pack your sunscreen.

Regional karters need to show up in force this weekend to keep pace with the phenomenal turnouts PGP has seen at recent Rental Kart League Racing, Xtreme Drift Circuit and SuperMoto USA competitions.

PGP will kick-off the weekend at 9 a.m. on Friday with dedicated kart practice sessions for both racers in both the I-5 Series and the Stars of PGP Kart Series. We’ll also have rental karts available later on Friday and Saturday night for those who want to hang out at the track.

Jointly hosted by PGP and Pat’s Acres Racing Complex (PARC) in Canby, Ore., the I-5 Corridor Series follows a race weekend format and uses the popular SKUSA stock Honda class structure to help prepare racers for this year’s SKUSA's ProMoto Tour and the SKUSA SuperNationals in Las Vegas this November.

As always, this event will be adhering to RMC structure from top to bottom, using accredited officials and running the tried and true PGP to the minute schedule.

The opening two rounds of the eight-race series were held at PARC on May 28-29 before shifting to PGP for races 3 and 4 on June 25-26. For race recaps, points, photos, rules and schedules ­­— everything you need to know about the I-5 Series ­— visit www.I5corridorseries.com.

I-5 Series events at PGP will also be broadcast online live and can be viewed by following the link on PGP’s website, www.pacificgp.com. Events will also be available for “on demand” viewing afterwards by following the same link. We’ve made adjustments to make viewing events at PGP easier than before, so no information is required — just click on the link and watch.

Still have questions? Head over to www.I5corridorseries.com. We’re betting you’ll find the answers, but if not you can always contact either Pat’s Acres Racing Complex (PARC) at (503) 266-7287 or PGP Motorsports Park at (253) 639-7223.

On the Web
Visit www.pacificgp.com, become a fan of “PGP Motorsports Park” on Facebook or follow @pacificgp on Twitter. For PARC, visit www.patsacres.com, or become a fan of “Pat's Acres Karting Complex” on Facebook. For the I-5 Corridor Series, visit www.I5corridorseries.com or become a fan of “Pat's Acres and PGP I-5 Karting Series” on Facebook.

About PGP Motorsports Park
PGP Motorsports Park is the Northwest’s premier multi-purpose racing facility and is located in close proximity to the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Named “Best Guys Weekend Destination” for 2010 and 2011 in the KING 5 Evening Magazine Best of Western Washington contest, the track is easy to get to and inexpensive to utilize, making PGP a rare combination of top-level racing excitement and affordability. For more information on PGP events and services, visit www.pacificgp.com or call (253) 639-7223.

PGP Motorsports media contact
Paul Zalud, (206) 390-9858, paul@pacificgp.com

PARC media contact
Chris Egger, (503) 519-4392, chris@patsacres.com

MORRIS WINS ASA ADVANCE TESTING BC LATE MODEL TOUR EVENT AT WESTERN SPEEDWAY

Saturday night’s ASA Advance Testing BC Late Model Tour had Agassis' Speedways full grandstand on their feet watching the battle heat up on the race track and in the first ever ASA Canadian Championship Points Title!




Geoff Morris and crew survived an early practice engine failure and proved once again that hard work and dedication wins every time by changing to a backup motor. Morris would also survive a late race incident while leading with Dave Hemrich's aggression finding the spinning Morris and Hemrich relished to the back.



The championship contenders would put on a show for the fans watching them come through the field to once again take the lead and Morris would eventually go on to take the win in front of a spirited crowd.



The total points for the day that include qualifying, heat race finsh, and 100 lap main event finish would see Dave Hemrich take home the PGS Construction bonus money as well as the Harding Forklift fast time award. Geoff Morris would finish the day 2nd in points and receive the PGS Construction bonus money. Korbin Thomas would round out the top three and also receive the PGS Construction Bonus Check!



The series points battle could not be any more contested with the top four all within striking distance of the championship title.



Series points leader Tom Berrow would survive an early incident with Murray Dyck and find himself one lap down after making his way to the pits but would eventually get back on the lead lap after assuming the lead when Morris and Hemrich would get together. The always fast Korbin Thomas would limp his wounded car home in third with Berrow and Brent Morris on his heals.



The series title is on the line with the final championship race just around the corner. The championship contenders will find themselves at the historic Canada 200 in Victoria BC Sept.3rd.



The 200-lap event on Western Speedways flat 4/10ths of a mile is one of Canada's most prestigious ashault late model races in the country. The fans will be treated to an unprecedented points battle that will see the top four contenders just 16 points out of the lead with last years champion Tom Berrow holding on to a slim two point lead over Geoff Morris with Dave Hemrich and Brent Morris all within striking distance.



Don't miss the final and first ever ASA Advance Testing BC Late Model Tours final event Saturday September, 3rd/2011at Western Speedway.



ASA Advance Testing British Columbia Late Model Tour would like to thank our series sponsors. Advance Testing, Bayfield Mortgage Professionals, Bob's Contracting, R&D Motorsports, Dutchies Plumbing, Harding Forklift, Jim'y Macs Pub, Longacre Racing Products, Braun Geotechnical, Raider Hansen, Harding Motorsports Supply, Joes Racing Products, Kool Coat, Richmond Engines, Hemrich Bros. Garage, Five Star Race Car Bodies and Ross Racing.

Uribe, Pugh win multiple classes at SuperMoto USA Northwest Nationals

The warmest day of the year saw some of the hottest on-track action ever seen at PGP Motorsports Park during the finale of the Hammer Nutrition SuperMoto USA Northwest Nationals.

Track records tumbled and new class marks established during the biggest SuperMoto event the Pacific Northwest has seen in a long time — and perhaps ever — as a large field of riders attacked PGP’s exciting SuperMoto course looking to score some of the $5,000 purse.



"Our weekend of racing at PGP was a great experience,” said Brok McAllister, president of SuperMoto USA. “The track was one of the best ever, offering an almost perfect combination of asphalt and challenging dirt elements. We were treated to ideal weather and everything ran exceptionally smooth and on time. We would certainly do it again."

Fred Guerin won the SuperMoto USA 250 Pro class and Ryan Kearns took the top trophy in SuperMoto USA Unlimited Pro. Twelve-year-old Jayson Uribe from California left PGP with three track records and victories in the Open Amateur, 250 and SuperMoto Junior (SMJR) classes. In all 86 entrants took part in the event, including 30 from out-of-state, most from the Golden State.



The local SuperMoto community was well represented as well with PGP regular Ryan Pugh scoring wins in the 450 and Unlimited classes on Saturday as temperatures reached the mid-80s for the first time this year. Pugh also scored a fourth-place finish in the SuperMoto USA Unlimited Pro category.



PGP owner Paul Zalud (35+ Veteran) and Chris Smith (Mini) also celebrated victories with stunning gold cup trophies and champagne.



The action kicked off Friday with qualifying and Heat 1, followed by a delicious free BBQ and beer for competitors, and some phenomenal music until dark provided by Fifth Wall.

PGP’s records for Counter-Clockwise, Full Track (With Dirt) began to fall on Day 1, with Uribe setting a new mark of 1 minute, 33.825 seconds in the 250/400 class, Fred Guerin establishing the benchmark of 1:27.840 in the SuperMotoUSA Pro 250 class and PGP regular Ryan Pugh adding new marks in both 450 (1:26.902) and Unlimited (1:26.902).



On Saturday, Uribe added new records in the Open Amateur (1:32.021) and Mini/BBR/Junior (1:35.085) classes. Ryan Kearns also established the mark of 1:25.457 for the SuperMotoUSA Unlimited class.



At the end of the event there was a great vibe among everyone on hand, for the race, the venue and the future of SuperMoto in the Northwest. Folks that had the chance to ride at PGP for the first time had very good things to say about the event and venue, and everyone said they looking forward to returning.



All the action from the Hammer Nutrition SuperMoto USA Northwest Nationals will be available for “on demand” viewing at the Event Builder link on the home page of PacificGP.com. Upon clicking on the link each event is listed by category, making it is easy to pull up a specific race. All timing and results are also available at Mylaps.com, search for “PGP” and the latest events will be listed in order to compare riders’ lap times.


Photos (all by PGP): For more photos visit our Facebook page "PGP Motorsports Park"

HayWire Racing Headed To The Fair

Tacoma, Washington – 8-23-2011 – This Saturday HayWire Racing will rejoin the Super Late Model action at Evergreen Speedway for the 1st Annual Mark Galloway Invitational.

"Terrible" Tim McDougald, driver of the #68 KMB Design / Hargis Engineers / Print-NW / Cornwell Tools / Ringers Gloves Toyota Camry looks to get back on the track after a huge crash sidelined the team for the better part of two months. Now, after lengthy repairs to the car, both the team and the driver are anxious to get back in action. "I can't wait to get back to the track!" said an excited "Terrible" Tim McDougald. "We've put in a lot of effort to get this car back together; we've had a lot of help from several different people. I'm totally excited to get back out there!"

This race will be McDougald's first time at Evergreen Speedway during the Evergreen State Fair. "I can't tell you how excited I am to be part of the Fair weekend," said McDougald. "I'm looking forward to the spectacle, the crowd, all that. It should be a great weekend and it should be a lot of fun. I'm kind of feeling the pressure already; a lot of eyes are on you. I'm just hoping we can make it through this one without anything happening like last time."

The efforts on the car started with fellow competitors the day of the wreck that sidelined the small family run team back at the end of June. With help from many unexpected people, the #68 KMB Design / Hargis Engineers / Print-NW / Cornwell Tools / Ringers Gloves Toyota Camry is finally ready for action one more time. "I can't tell you how blessed I feel with all the help and support we've been given to put this car back together," said a humbled "Terrible" Tim. "Some times you find friends you never knew you had. I really can't thank some of these guys enough. It starts with Jeff Knight, driver of the #70 car. What a great guy, I really can't say enough about him, just a pillar of the racing community; I'm so blessed to have him as a friend. Then I have to thank John Zaretzke over at JZ Motorsports and Rick Hagar over at RPM Sales & Service. Those guys were awesome getting me parts and getting them on the car. And I also need to thank several of my fellow racers starting with Fred Hall for all the parts that were donated to put this thing back together. I won't lie; it was ugly there for a while. But with the help of my fellow racers, I'm thrilled to say it is back together now and I'm ready for action."

The 1st Annual Mark Galloway Invitational will be held during the Evergreen State Fair, Saturday August 27th to honor former Evergreen Speedway crate motor tech official and Monroe High School 2006 alumni Mark Galloway. Galloway was a passionate car and racing enthusiast and employee of Speedway Chevrolet. For more information, visit http://www.markgalloway.org. For more information regarding the Evergreen State Fair, visit http://www.evergreenfair.org/ .


For up to date news, information and complete coverage contact:
HayWire Motorsports
14711 12th Ave E, Suite B
Tacoma, Wa. 98445
Or visit the HayWire Racing website at - http://www.haywire-racing.com/.

Big E Weekend on Tap for ASCS Northwest!

Big E Weekend on Tap for ASCS Northwest!

Caddell and Jenkins Brothers Racing Hard Work Rewarded at Bark River

When young racer, Andrew Caddell arrived for TORC rounds 7 and 8 at the Bark River, MI off road race facility, his #43 Traxxas MOPAR Ram truck was tied for the points lead in the Pro Light category. But since this was one of his favorite tracks and his knowledge of the team’s performance on longer venues, he was optimistic about his chances.




When he was finally able to get onto the track for the Friday qualifying session, Caddell quickly showed he was right! He hustled the truck around and despite having to lap 2 trucks during the session, he put his Traxxas/BF Goodrich/AMSOIL/King Racing Shocks/Simpson/SafeRacer/AiM Sports truck on the important pole position for Saturday's round 7 race.



At the start of the race Caddell got a great jump and quickly settled into running fast, clean laps at the front of the pack and pulling away from second place running teammate Samuel Hübinette. At the competition yellow Caddell had built up a 4 second lead but it all went away and he would have to push hard again to get away. When the race went back to green Caddell would pull away to another 4 second lead and continue on to win his second race of the year while running the races fastest lap to win the Traxxas MAXX Lap award.



"That's how I wish every race would go," exclaimed Caddell "The team gave me a great truck today and the BFGoodrich tires hooked up all the way around the track in changing conditions, which was proved by BFG’s 1-2-3 sweep of the podium today. I can't wait until tomorrow to go for another win and get the Jenkins Brothers Racing team another 1-2 finish."



Heading into Sunday's round 8 racing Caddell felt really good about how the day would go and was looking forward to getting another win for the team even with the inverted starting position from round 7’s finishing results.



From his 6th place starting position, Caddell would move up to 4th on lap one and quickly move to 2nd on lap 2 then set his sights on catching his teammate and race leader Samuel Hübinette. Caddell would work hard for about a lap and a half to get to his rear bumper and the two would battle hard but clean without any position change until the competition yellow interrupted the fun. During the yellow Andrew reported the truck was great and that he would race Sam hard but since they were both so equal, it may take a mistake on Sam’s part to make a clean pass.



Once back green Caddell would hound Hübinette and show a nose in a couple places but could never make a clean pass and with Caddell's nearest championship rival out of the race he just decided to settle for another podium finish in 2nd place while again turning the races fastest lap and winning the Traxxas MAXX lap award.



"Another great day for the Jenkins Brothers Racing team." said Caddell "Once I heard Currie was out of the race, I was just pushing hard, trying to force Sam into making a mistake but he never did. If it wasn't my teammate I would have pushed a little harder and went by as I think I was a little faster but I knew if we could finish where we were it was going to be a good points day. Winning races is always the goal but the bigger goal for us this year is the season championship. My JBR team works so hard and just keeps making these trucks better and better and that's bad news for the rest of the competitors. I can’t wait to get the Crandon in a few weeks for more racing!”



Andrew Caddell and the rest of the TORC warrior's next event is Labor Day weekend September 2-4 at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. This will not only be the always spectacular World Championships but the weekend will start early on Friday with the postponed (rain) round 4 races from earlier this year where Andrew will try to extend his streak of 6 straight podium finishes while starting his 200th career race!

Andrew Caddell thanks all of his 2011 supporters including:

Traxxas - BFGoodrich Tires - AMSOIL - King Racing Shocks - Simpson - SafeRacer – AiM Sports

Please support them!

To contact/follow Andrew Caddell:
- Website: www.andrewcaddell.com - Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Andrew-Caddell/141189415939687
- Email: andrew@andrewcaddell.com - Twitter: www.twitter.com/AndrewCaddell

About Traxxas

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About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Since the hospital was founded in 1962 by Danny Thomas, St. Jude's has made amazing advances in the treatment of pediatric diseases. In 1962, the survival rate for childhood leukemia was less than 5%; today, advances made by St. Jude Children's Hospital have ensured a survival rate of 94%. Other strides include Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (7% survival in 1962; 85% today) and brain tumors (10% in 1962; 85% today). At St. Jude's, no child is turned because of a family's inability to pay, so the support that comes from donations is essential.

To pledge your donation and help Andrew support this great cause, please visit: https://www.traxxas-stjudes.com/ and pledge a one-time donation or pledge an amount based on Andrew's TORC series accomplishments!

NASCAR - NNS: Danica Ready For The Road

NASCAR - NNS: Danica Ready For The Road

Title Fight Tightens With Two Races Remaining

BOISE, IDAHO (August 19, 2011) The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series presented by Century Boatland returns to Rocky Mountain Raceways located outside Salt Lake City, UT for round eight of the championship series. Zan Sharp, a fan favorite at RMR and two-time RMCS champion from Wellsville (UT), leads the point standings as he hopes to score a third series championship.




Sharp is coming off a third place performance two weeks ago at the Idaho "200" and is excited to return to a track he knows like the back of his hand. Since 2004, Sharp has scored three wins and eight top five performances at the 3/8-mile banked oval.



"There is no question I like RMR," Sharp offered. "It has been a good track for me but there are also several other guys that are really good here. If we hope to win the race or the championship, we will need a great performance at RMR."



One of those other guys is Lynn Hardy from West Valley. Hardy put on a magnificent performance at the Idaho "200" coming from the back three times during the event to finish second. That finish put Hardy squarely back in championship contention as the Modified racing legend at RMR is in third place in the standings only 60-points out of the top spot heading into Saturday night's NAPA Auto Parts "125".



In his RMCS career, Hardy has two wins at RMR and nine top five performances. In the series last trip to RMR back in July, Hardy finished in fourth place. "I love racing at RMR", Hardy said. "I have always been good there but racing at other tracks the past couple of years has made me a better driver. With the RMCS invert, you have to save enough for the end and I have not done that in the past. Hopefully we can get back to victory lane."



Jeff Hillock out of Cedar Hills, UT has led the point standings most of the season but a broken drive pulley sidelined his effort at the Idaho "200" dropping him to second in the point standings 35-points behind Sharp. "We were all really disappointed about the mechanical issues we had up at Post Falls (ID)," Hillock said. "We had one of the fastest cars in the event and felt we had a really good shot at the win. It wasn't meant to be but now we are back at home and the team is ready to put the car back in victory lane."



Based on his performances this year, a return trip to victory lane is as close to a sure bet that one can make. In three previous races at RMR this season, Hillock has two wins and a second place finish. "We are good here and we are confident. It took us a while to find the sweet spot on the car but the team has worked tirelessly to put us in contention for the championship. This season is all about them and I hope we can close this thing out on a high note."



Another driver returning home to RMR with momentum on his side is Eric Rhead from West Jordan, UT. Rhead won two races last season at RMR in his rookie campaign in the series and is coming off a fifth place performance at the Idaho "200". For many in attendance, Rhead drove the race of his career after starting in the 22nd position and moving to as high as second place in the race. For much of the race he ran in the third position ultimately finishing fifth.



"We were thrilled with our finish at the Idaho 200," said Rhead. "The team really made it possible. We were not very good all weekend but they kept working on the car. We are really excited to return to RMR; a track we know we can win at."



After suffering broken camshaft for the second time this year, defending series champion Steve Jones from Meridian, ID drops to fourth place in the standings 63-points in the rears. "Stateline was heart-breaking," Jones offered. Jones won the July RMR event this year.



Rounding out the top five in the standings heading into Saturday night's race is Bruce Quale from Twin Falls, ID. Quale is coming off a fourth place performance at the Idaho "200" and is looking for his first win at RMR. "We all want to win at each track, but a win at RMR would be real special," Quale said.



Canada's Brian Levant is the track record holder at RMR with a quick lap of 14.906 seconds/90.568 mph. James Eaton has the most wins (4) of any series driver with Sharp and Jones with three triumphs and Dave Minegar, Hardy and John Dillon with two wins apiece. Six drivers share won win each at RMR.



A whole slate of local racing action is also on the schedule for Saturday night with qualifying getting underway at 4:45pm and racing action at 6pm MT.







The RMCS utilizes a racing format not found in ANY other regional touring series around the country. The RMCS inverts the full starting field putting the fast qualifiers at the back to start the 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. Century Boatland in Twin Falls is a major sponsor to the series providing significant support to the series all season.



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 .



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ASA RACING THIS WEEKEND…OUTDOOR, FAMILY AFFORDABLE FUN!

ASA NORTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACING ASSOCIATION SPRINT CAR SERIES

Western Speedway (Victoria, BC, Canada)
Matt Hein will be looking for his fourth win this weekend and Sierra Jackson will be looking to close the gap between first and second in points. Andy Alberding could be looking to make his move to the lead and defend his 2010 championship. The fast asphalt winged sprints will be competing on Friday and Saturday nights.
http://www.nsraracing.com/

ASA ADVANCE TESTING BRITISH COLUMBIA LATE MODEL TOUR

Agassiz Speedway (Agassiz, BC, Canada)
The top late model drivers in British Columbia will compete in the Advance Testing Ltd. 100 this Saturday night. Gates open at 3pm, qualifying at 6pm with racing at 7pm.
http://www.asaadvancetestingtour.com/

GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY (Elma, WA)

The DAA Dirt Late Models, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks and Hornets will be in action this Saturday night. Bring an AMP Energy can and you will receive $3.00 off any adult admission (includes seniors and military). Front gate opens at 4:30pm with racing at 6:30pm. Admission prices this weekend are: Adults $13, Seniors 62+/Juniors 15-18/Military are $10, Youths 6-14 are $5.00. Family package of two adults and up to four youths is $30, and a premium ticket is $20.
http://www.graysharborraceway.com/

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

The ASA Modifieds will have a double main event this Saturday night. Other racing classes for Saturday’s Domino’s Pizza 50 show include the NAPA Late Model Sportsman, Pepsi Sprintcars and the College of Western Idaho Professional Truck Driving Street Stocks.Children can strike it rich with the return of the Penny Gold Rush for Kids.Gates open at 4 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m.Admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for senior citizens and military personnel with ID, $6 for ages 7-11 and children 6-and-under free. A family pass good for two adults and up to four children ages 7-11 is available for $30.
http://www.meridianspeedwayonline.com/

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)

Racing on the America First Credit Union Super Oval will continue on Saturday, August 20 with the NAPA 125 featuring; Rocky Mountain Challenge Series Late Models, Maverik Modifieds, Pro Race Trucks, Figure 8 Cars and Western States Equipment Figure 8 Trains. Tickets are $20 for Adult Reserved, $15 for Adult General Admission, $5.00 for Child General Admission, and ages 5 and under are FREE. Gates open at 4:00pm with Racing at 6:00pm.
http://www.rmrracing.com/

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)

Round 13 of the Foothills Toyota Tundra Racing Series features the 410 & 360 Sprints, Sportsman Sprints and Outlaw Hornets this Saturday night. Racing at 7:00pm.Open at 5:45pm, racing at 7:00pm. Regular admission is Adults 18-64 is $13; ages 7-17/Seniors/Military are $8, ages 6 & under are FREE!
http://www.skagitspeedway.com/

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
The Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Super 4’s, and Dwarf Cars will be in action this Saturday night. Grandstands open at 4:00pm with Racing at 6:00pm. General admission tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up. Seniors (62 & up), Veterans, and ages 6-12 are $7.00 with children ages 1-5 years is $3.00. Reserved seating is $15.00.
http://www.sospeedway.com/

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

Saturday Night at the races featuring Yakima Speedway Super Late Model Challenge Series, Burger Ranch Sportsman, H & H Furniture Pure Stocks, CWI Security & EZ Credit Auto Sales Hornets and the Mel’s Diner Bump To Pass. ADULTS $13 * SENIORS & MILITARY $11 * KIDS $5 * 5 AND UNDER FREE WITH AN ADULT. Gates Open at 4pm, Opening ceremonies at 6pm, Side by Side racing action to follow.
http://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.assoc and on Twitter at @amerspeedassoc.



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.

2011 Doernbecher Dash Group 4 race (ST)

PGP hosting Hammer Nutrition SuperMoto National event this Friday & Saturday

The biggest SuperMoto event the Pacific Northwest has seen in a long time and perhaps ever is happening this Friday and Saturday at PGP Motorsports Park. Big-name riders gunning for big money at the region’s premier multi-purpose racing venue.




Big? Forget that — IT’S HUGE!



An unbelievable two days of racing that includes an “after” event on Friday night — a great time to relax and unwind with live music and for the competitors, free food and drink.



Did we mention the cost to see all that on-track action for spectators is FREE?



Come see the top riders in SuperMoto USA including the No. 1 plate of Ryan Kearns take on PGP’s own top talents like Ryan Pugh and Jacob Lehman with a $5,000 purse up for grabs. AMA Pro Front riders Casey Yarrow, Josh Chisum and Travis Marks will also be on hand.



If you’ve never seen SuperMoto before you’ll love the exciting combination of motocross and road racing on bikes that are completely unique. If you’re already a fan, you know exactly how awesome the SuperMoto action at PGP is because of our Stars of PGP SuperMoto Series.



With great views of the entire track from the hillside and bleachers, there no better venue to experience a SuperMoto event than PGP. So grab your lawn chairs or a blanket, sit on the hill and enjoy both the hot action on track and the forecasted mid-70s and sunshine weather.



After the two-wheel racing is done for the day on Friday, at 5 p.m. we’ll have live party rock music provided by Fifth Wall, a simple little BBQ where the riders eat and drink for free, and we’ll open the track up for rental kart sessions for just $25, a $10 savings.



Racing begins at 9 a.m. both Friday and Saturday. There will be two dedicated practice sessions for SuperMoto riders on Thursday, the first from 9-10:30 a.m. for $20 and the second from 3:30-5:30 p.m. for $25. A complete schedule of events for all three days is available on the PGP website.

Thompson Fifth in NASCAR K&N Standings After Third Straight Top Ten

JEROME, IDAHO (August 17, 2011) Brett Thompson, driver of the RTTI/Jerome Truck Service Inc. Chevrolet, continues to close the gap in the standings after a sixth place performance this past weekend at Montana Raceway Park in Kalispell, MT in NASCAR K&N Pro Series action.




The trip to Kalispell was the first for Thompson but the track was not unlike the one-third mile paved oval of Magic Valley Speedway where he cut his racing teeth. Thompson qualified his RTTI Chevrolet in the ninth position for the 150-lap race where he would need to draw upon his series experience and the experience of running the tight bull ring of his early career.



Passing is always at a premium on the short tracks and his starting position would put him in the middle of the field on the preferred inside line. While these races tend to be sprints, a driver must use patience and strategy in order to make the most of track position.



Over the first third of the race, Thompson essentially let the race pace dictate his strategy and he settled into saving tire mode and keeping the fenders on the car. By lap 65 he had moved up one position to eighth and by lap 85 he and Michael Self waged a battle for position that would last the rest of the event.



The duo took Alex Kennedy three-wide down the front stretch for position moving up to the seventh spot. By lap 125 there were only ten cars on the lead and Thompson and Self continued to battle going side-by-side multiple times with each exchanging the spot over the closing laps.



At one point, Thompson was able to tuck his nose to the inside of Self closing in on third place but lapped cars prevented his advance ultimately settling for sixth place in the final running order.



"We had a good car but track position was everything," Thompson said. "We needed to have a better qualifying position but it is a solid finish for the team. Anytime you can load up after a short track event with the car in one piece it is a pretty good race."



The finish edged Thompson closer to fourth place sitting 42-points back of Eric Holmes for the spot. Through eleven races this season he has three top five and six top ten finishes including three consecutive top tens. Next up for the Thompson Motorsports team is an inaugural event at Spokane (WA) County Raceway Saturday, September 3 on the high-banked half-mile paved oval.



The event is the first for the series and a first for Thompson. "I am really looking forward to the race," Thompson offered. "We have always been really good on the half-mile tracks and this event should allow us to make up more points and move up in the standings."



Thompson has averaged a finish of 10.5 while completing 95% of all laps contested and has been running at the conclusion at ten of the eleven races this season. He currently holds down the fifth position in the point standings and continues to add to his series stats. In his NASCAR K&N Pro Series career, Thompson has started 110 NKNPS races since 2000 scoring one win, one Coors Light Pole Award, 23 top five and 62 top ten performances. His best points finish was fifth in 2009.



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, 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.

SCR Super Oval Rockstar 100 Night of Fire August 20

NASCAR - CUP: Hard End For Ragan, Reutimann

NASCAR - CUP: Hard End For Ragan, Reutimann

Thompson Seeking Magic In Montana

JEROME, IDAHO (August 10, 2011) Brett Thompson, driver of the RTTI/Jerome Truck Service Inc. Chevrolet, is set to make his first visit to the picturesque quarter-mile high-banked oval of Montana Raceway Park this Saturday night. The Rumble in the Rockies is the second straight year the NASCAR K&N Pro Series has visited Kalispell, MT with racing activities getting underway this evening with FanFest.




Thompson has momentum on his side entering the Toyota/TTC "150" presented by Miller Lite scoring his best finish of the season (third place) last weekend at Colorado. The finish moved Thompson up to fifth place in the standings with just four races remaining on the 2011 schedule.



"We had a great car at Colorado and we are taking the same car to Montana," Thompson said. "We are really happy with the progress we have made this season and Charlie (Wilson) and the team have done a tremendous job preparing the cars all year long."



The trip to Montana will be Thompson's first but one that he is really excited about. "I have heard the fans are some of the best and the track is a lot of fun to drive," Thompson said. It took us a while but we have our short track program in order and we feel really good about our chances this weekend."



With most K&N Pro Series events, qualifying will be key. "Last week we qualified well and that propelled us for the race. We need to do the same thing this weekend and I know we will have a great finish."



Thompson is seeking his second series win and that win could well come tomorrow night. "It all comes down to qualifying and if we can start up front I am confident we can stay there."



One of the bigger challenges that Thompson faces this weekend is having never turned laps laps at MRP. "I think we can adjust pretty quickly to the track," Thompson offered. "This series is loaded with talent and everybody is after the same thing. We will know a lot after the first practice session but I am confident we will be among the top cars."



Experience is on Thompson's side this weekend as he in one of the most experienced drivers in the series and he will need to draw upon that experience in order to reach victory lane and 'Rumble in the Rockies'.



Through ten races this season, Thompson has averaged a finish of 10.5 while completing 95% of all laps contested and has been running at the conclusion at nine of the ten races. He currently holds down the fifth position in the point standings on the strength of three top five and five top ten performances. In his NASCAR K&N Pro Series career, Thompson has started 109 NKNPS races since 2000 scoring one win, one Coors Light Pole Award, 23 top five and 61 top ten performances. His best points finish was fifth in 2009.



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, 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.


Fast Facts:

Montana Raceway Park Data

Race: #11 of 14 (8/13/11)

Track Layout: .25-mile, paved oval

Race Length: 150 laps (37.5 miles)

Records

1-lap Qualifying: Greg Pursley, 13.772 seconds, 65.350 mph, Aug. 7, 2010

150-lap Race: Eric Holmes, 44 minutes 53 seconds, 50.130 mph, Aug. 7, 2010

Series Race Winners at Montana

Eric Holmes, 1

Series Pole Winners at Montana

Greg Pursley, 1

NASCAR K&N PRO SERIES WEST AT MONTANA RACEWAY PARK

• This race will be the second series visit to Montana Raceway Park.

• Montana Raceway Park – featuring a high-banked 1/4-mile oval – is located north of Kalispell, Mont, in the state’s Flathead Valley region. Since its opening in 1991, the track has also been known as Raceway Park and Flathead Valley Raceway Park.



Go to http://hometracks.nascar.com for all the latest series news and information

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AFFORDABLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT…ASA RACING FOR THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 11-14

GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY (Elma, WA)

The fair is going on this weekend! The Sprints, Hobby Stocks and Hornets will be in action. Season Ticket holders, you will be able to get into the fair with your pass after 1pm on Saturday the 13th. All guests attending the races will need to pay the fair admission, but will be able to attend the races free of charge at our gates. Pit Passes and Pit Entries are ALL THE SAME. NO freebies in the PITS. Races will start 1 hour early. (5:30), Packing/Qualifying will start at 4:15. Front Entrance Gates Open at 3:30

Pit Gates Open at 12:30.
http://www.graysharborraceway.com/

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

Flames, explosions, crashes and fireworks join the mix Saturday night for Eve of Destruction III presented by Canyon Honda at ASA-sanctioned Meridian Speedway. The whole thing will be topped off with the World Famous Boat Race.Tickets go fast for this crowd-pleasing night at the historic oval, which will include the Double Steel Wall Crash, the Crane West Drop of a vehicle from several stories over the track, the Gauntlet Race and a Jet Car Meltdown by the Beast.In between the mayhem, the Domino’s Pizza Legends, the Edmark Mini Stocks, the Tates Rents Hornets and the Thunder Dogs all take to the paved quarter-mile oval for races.The Thunder Dogs will be the final division on the track Saturday for the World Famous Boat Race, during which each Thunder Dog drags a boat around a soaked track. The driver lucky enough to have a piece of boat remaining tied to his bumper wins the prize.Gates open at 4 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m.Admission is $12 for adults, $9.50 for senior citizens and military personnel with ID, $8 for ages 7-11 and children 6-and-under free. A family pass good for two adults and up to four children ages 7-11 is available for $36.
http://www.meridianspeedwayonline.com/

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)

The Maverik Clash of the Titans is this Saturday and Sunday night. The Maverik Trakker, Bigfoot, King Krunch, El Matador, Captain USA, Bounty Hunter, Iron Outlaw, Red Baron, and Scarlet Bandit will be in at RMR. The action will get underway at 6:00pm each night. Adults are $20, Ages 7-12 is $10, and youth ages 3-6 is $5.00. Youth 2 and under free if sitting on a lap.
http://www.rmrracing.com/

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)

Round 13 of the Skagit Racing Series will feature 'Ladies Night Out' with the first 5,000 ladies in FREE! Racing includes the 410's Sprints, Sportsman Sprints and the Outlaw Hornets. Open at 5:45pm, racing at 7:00pm. Regular admission is Adults 18-64 is $13; ages 7-17/Seniors/Military are $8, ages 6 & under are FREE!
http://www.skagitspeedway.com/

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
The 360 Sprints will be competing in a $1,500 win main event on Saturday night. The Super 4’s, Dwarf Cars, Mini Stocks, and Thrill cars will also be in action. Grandstands open at 4:00pm with Racing at 6:00pm. General admission tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up. Seniors (62 & up), Veterans, and ages 6-12 are $7.00 with children ages 1-5 years is $3.00. Reserved seating is $15.00.
http://www.sospeedway.com/
YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

Yakima is hosting an Open Wheel Extravaganza this Saturday night. 360 Sprints, Midgets, West Coast Vintage Racers and Vintage Mods. Gates open at 4pm with racing at 6pm. Adult admission is $18, Seniors and Students is $15, Kids are $5 with ages 5 and under are FREE!
http://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.assoc and on Twitter at @amerspeedassoc.



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.

Richards Dominates NAPA Auto Parts Idaho 200

BOISE, IDAHO (August 10, 2011) The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series presented by Century Boatland saw first time RMCS winner Kevin Richards take his second NAPA Auto Parts Idaho "200" title this past weekend at Stateline Speedway in Post Falls, Idaho. The event featured some of the top racing talent from the intermountain west region in the 12th running of the marquee event.

Starting positions for the Idaho "200" were determined though qualifying which set the top two spots in the race. The rest of the field would have to race their way in via two 25-lap qualifying races and one 25-lap B-main.

Ryan Wells out of Hingham, MT paced the field in qualifying with a quick lap of 13.515 second lap around the fast quater-mile oval and collected the Sharp Powder Coating Fast Time Award bonus. Local racing icon Dave Garber clocked in second quick with both drivers locking into the Idaho 200 srting 16th and 15th respectively and the invert. Braeden Havens, Jeff Hillock, and Lynn Hardy rounded out the top five in qualifying.

After qualifying, two 25-lap qualifying races were held to determine the rest of the top 16. Wells dominated his qualifying race but since he was locked in already, the next seven drivers would fill even starting positions 14-2. In the second qualifying race, Jeff Hillock edged Dave Garber for the top spot and would line up 13th for the 200-lap feature.

Sharp, who is seeking his third series title, had to overcome some adversity as he lost a motor in his primary car before qualifying and was forced to qualify in a back up car that had not seen the track. Sharp was disappointed in his qualifying effort and how the car ran in his qualifying race, but the crew would work on it over night in preparation for the race.

Sharp started on the pole for the Idaho 200 and paced the 26-car field, but it was evident the crew found the speed that was missing in qualifying as he led the first 56 circuits. Sharp gave way to Richards on lap 57, after moving to the front from his 11th starting position. Richards would lead the next 30-laps before Dave Garber asserted himself at the front of the field.

Quick qualifier Wells had the fastest car early in the race moving up inside the top top ten but fell out after 40 laps with suspension issues.

Garber would lead the field to the halfway break. As the action resumed in the second half, Garber looked to have the car to beat as he was chasing his first Idaho "200" triumph as being denied on eleven previous occasions. Garber would pull out to a two-to three car length lead at times but a caution on lap 115 bunched up the field for a double file restart.

As Garber and the rest of the field took the green on the restart, Lynn Hardy who was running third at the time, got into the back of Garber and the leader spun. The RMCS has a no fault rule, meaning if a driver is involved in bringing out the caution you go to the back. Both Garber and Hardy fell to the back of the field with Hardy drawing the ire of the partisan Garber crowd.

Richards inherited the lead and would never look back over the final 84-laps but the action behind him was nothing short of spectacular. Hardy served his penalty but that did little to detour the veteran competitor as he marched through the field not once, but twice over the final 80-laps to move into the second position in the final rundown.

Sharp maintained the third spot with Bruce Quale, Eric Rhead, Devin LaHorgue, and Dave Garber putting on great side-by-side racing show for the fans over the closing 50-laps.

Quale crossed the finish line in the fourth position after running as high as second on two occasions while Rhead delivered his best performance of the season and rebounded with a heavily damaged car to finish in fifth position. Rhead ran as high as third place much of the second half of the race.

Devin Lahorgue out of Redding, CA continues to impress and finished sixth for his third top top ten of the season extending his A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Rookie-of-the-Year point lead. Dave Garber rebounded to finish seventh after making several stops late in the race to adjust his suspension. Travis Allen making his first series start finished eighth after making his way into the race from the B-main. Jim Wulfenstein and Ross Cooper rounded out the top ten finishers in the 12th NAPA Auto Parts Idaho "200"

Richards, who was not planning on running the race until two days before was surprised and excited by the outcome. "We always have a good car for Stateline but we only decided to race at the urging of Zan (Sharp) and a few other friends," Richards offered. "I am really glad we did. This is a cool race and the RMCS puts on a heck of a show. Our car was as about perfect as you can get and I am thrilled to win the Idaho "200" for the second time."

The RMCS pays out the event purse based on total point accumulation and Richards benefited there as well pocketing over $5,600 for the victory. "It all worked out this weekend," Richards continued. "To get the win and the money, well, there nothing better than that."

RMCS Point leaders Jeff Hillock and Steve Jones both exited the event early handing the point lead over to Sharp. Sharp holds a 35-point advantage over Hillock who drops to second in the standings. Hardy moves up to third 25-points behind Hillock with Jones dropping to fourth place followed by Quale rounding out the top five.

Sharp was all smile after the race. "We could not have asked for better weekend given the challenges we faced," Sharp said. "We wanted to run good but a top three finish in a back up car along with taking over the point lead, wow. I hate it for Steve (Jones) and Jeff (Hillock) as those guys have been the class of the field all season. This points deal in the RMCS is tough and a bad race can really make a lot of difference."

The next race for the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series is Saturday, August 20 at Rocky Mountain Raceways. Jones (1) and Hillock (2) have each picked up victories at RMR this season. For the latest news and information regarding the RMCS log onto www.rmcsracing.com.



The RMCS utilizes a racing format not found in ANY other regional touring series around the country. The RMCS inverts the full starting field putting the fast qualifiers at the back to start the 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. Century Boatland in Twin Falls is a major sponsor to the series providing significant support to the series all season.

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 .

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Hyrdoplanes: Hanson and the Oh Boy! Oberto win another SeaFair title

Hyrdoplanes: Hanson and the Oh Boy! Oberto win another SeaFair title

Finish Moves Thompson to fifth in NASCAR K&N Standings; Ready for Montana Magic

JEROME, IDAHO (August 10, 2011) Brett Thompson, driver of the RTTI/Jerome Truck Service Inc. Chevrolet, had one of his best short track performances of the year this past Saturday at Colorado National Speedway. Thompson scored his third top five finish of the season by finishing in the third position in the 150-lap NAPA/Toyota sponsored race at the fan-favorite 3/8-mile speedway.

Thompson qualified his RTTI Chevrolet in the seventh position where he started the race. CNS normally breeds three-wide racing and this event was no different. What was different is that the race only experienced two caution periods allowing Thompson to run the leaders the entire race and be in contention for the win late in the event.

Thompson's car was really good under green flag conditions and he simply maintained his position saving the tires for a run later in the race.

Thompson started to make his move at lap 100 moving into fifth then ducking under Luis Martinez JR for fourth place on lap 116. By lap 130, Thompson had caught series stalwart Greg Pursley and would challenge for the position over the final twenty laps.

At lap 145, Thomspon was able to get his nose under Pursley and looked to have the position as the duo crossed the start finish line but a caution came out when the two leaders tangled and spun. Alex Bowman was sent to the rear for aggressive driving while Dylan Kwasneiwski maintained the top spot.

The race finished under a green/white/checker erasing the momentum Thompson had but he scored his first top five finish in the second half of the season. The finish also vaulted Thompson up to fifth in the point standings with four races left on the schedule.

"It was a great run for the team and to come out of Colorado with a third place finish is fantastic," Thompson said. "You always want more and we feel we had a car that could contend. If not for that final caution, we had second place in our sights. This was an important race for our team. We have a lot of customers and employees here in the Denver area and it was great for all of them to be at the track and be part of this event."

Thompson has little time to celebrate the finish as the series moves north to Montana Raceway Park in Kalispell for the 150-lap Rumble in the Rockies this weekend. "I have been looking forward to Montana all season," Thompson said. "We will have the same car up there and we expect a similar result."

Through ten races this season, Thompson has averaged a finish of 10.5 while completing 95% of all laps contested and has been running at the conclusion at nine of the ten races. He currently holds down the fifth position in the point standings on the strength of three top five and five top ten performances. In his NASCAR K&N Pro Series career, Thompson has started 109 NKNPS races since 2000 scoring one win, one Coors Light Pole Award, 23 top five and 61 top ten performances. His best points finish was fifth in 2009.

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, 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.

JESSICA DANA FINISHES 11TH, MAKES HISTORY AT MILLER 200

ROCHESTER, Wash. — (August 7, 2010) Jessica Dana made history by racing her way into the prestigious Miller 200 and the rookie late-model driver nearly finished with a top 10 in the process.



The youngest female to ever race in the Miller 200, the 16-year-old from Tumwater, Wash., started deep in the field but finished 11th Saturday night at South Sound Speedway in Rochester, Wash.



“I was honored to race with so many talented drivers and for the support I got from drivers like Jarrod Vorce, JJ Hamilton and car owner Randy Knighton, owner of Knight Fire in Olympia,” said Jessica of her Miller 200 experience. “I was physically and mentally exhausted at the end of the race, but it was a great experience. I want to specially thank my Mom and Dad, my team and my sponsors.”



Driving smart and staying out of trouble, Jessica steadily moved forward after starting the 200-lap race 23rd of 25 cars. She was inside the top-20 by the midpoint break at lap 100, and after getting two tires, fuel and a minor track-bar adjustment, Jessica continued to advance over the final distance of the race, which was won by Billy Webber.



“This was just as good as a win,” said car chief Neil Derline after the race, which was just the 10th career late-model start for Jessica at South Sound Speedway. The talented young driver has built an impressive list of accomplishments in her rookie season, recording five top-5 finishes at “The Fastest Three-Eighths Mile on the West Coast.”



Jessica’s run to the front was also cheered by the large crowd of fans in the speedway’s grandstands, many of whom received coupons good for a Dairy Queen ice-cream cone from her courtesy of Jessica’s sponsor the Margent Corporation — owner of all Dairy Queen franchises in Thurston and Lewis counties.



After turning fast laps in practice, the Jessica Dana Racing team had high hopes for Jessica’s No. 12 being one of the 18 cars to make it into the race based on speed, but a pre-qualifying set-up change had the opposite effect — making the car slower — putting her in the B main with 10 other drivers hoping to race their way into the Miller 200 by finishing in the top four.



Jessica started the 15-lap B main in seventh place, but she clearly had one of the faster cars and four laps after the green flag she had advanced two positions when the yellow flag came out for a crash. Clean-up took some time so the B main was shortened to 10 laps.



Jessica continued her strong run after the restart finished third — racing her way into the Miller 200 and making history. Three more cars would later be added to the Miller 200 starting field as “promoter’s provisionals.”



In addition to having a large DQ Blizzard decal on the hood of her No. 12 Super Late Model, Jessica and the JDR team were pleased and proud to be supported in their Miller 200 effort by Dana Commercial, Grimm Collections, Olympic Auto Body, Integrity Car Care Center, Forever Powder Coating and First Citizens Bank.



In practice for JDR’s first Miller 200, Jessica was turning 13.9-second laps — veteran racer Ron Eaton won the pole with a new track record lap of 13.41 — which would have allowed her to qualify for the race on speed. But a few minor changes made to the car for the qualifying run did not have the desired effect and Jessica’s lap of 14.20 put her in the B main instead.



“I could feel the entire team’s disappointment and concern after qualifying because we did such a great job in practice,” said Jessica’s father, Troy Dana. “But everyone pulled together and Jessica drove great, smart races in both the B main and 200, so we ended up having just an amazing night. It was a great team effort and I’m proud of everyone involved.”



Next up for Jessica is an appearance on the KING-5 TV show New Day Northwest at 11 a.m. (PT) on Thursday, Aug. 11. In addition to the Miller 200, Jessica will discuss how she became interested in auto racing and her dream of competing in at the top levels of NASCAR.



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On the web: Visit www.JessicaDanaRacing.com, follow @JessDanaRacing on Twitter or like “Jessica Dana Racing” on Facebook.



About Jessica Dana Racing: Jessica Dana Racing was founded in 2010 to help the high school sophomore from Tumwater, Wash., achieve her goal of racing at the highest levels of motorsports. Jessica began riding ATVs when she was 4, and racing them at 8. Two months after sitting in a kart for the first time she was recording a top-5 finish at the 2009 U.S. Indoor Kart Championships. Over a two-month period in the spring of 2010, Jessica raced and defeated both four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon and extreme motorsports star Travis Pastrana in charity kart events.



Jessica Dana Racing sponsorship & media contact: Troy Dana, (360) 357-7979, Troy.Dana@d3rec.com

NHRA Northwest Nationals Finals : My Life at Speed

NHRA Northwest Nationals Finals : My Life at Speed

Idaho Driver Sixth in NASCAR K&N Standings; Sights Set on Mile High Magic

JEROME, IDAHO (August 4, 2011) Brett Thompson, driver of the RTTI/Jerome Truck Service Inc. Chevrolet, is coming off a sixth place performance at Portland Int'l Raceway two weeks ago and hopes to keep momentum on his side for this weekend's NAPA Auto Parts/Toyota "150" at Colorado National Speedway.




While fellow competitor Jack Sellers will make his 250th NASCAR K&N Pro Series start this weekend, Thompson brings a level of experience (108 career series starts) not easily matched by the rest of the field. Since 2000, Thompson has concentrated his racing efforts in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series after successful stints in regional touring and local competition.



This Saturday night at Colorado National Speedway located north of Denver, Thompson will make his sixth start at the 3/8-mile paved where he has always had a fast car at in the past. While his finishes do not tell the whole story, as racing luck (bad) and circumstance may have stolen a victory from his grasp, Thompson is looking forward to the 150-lap race this time around.



"CNS is one of my favorite tracks," Thompson offered. "The fans are incredible and the racing is always really good. We have always been fast and competitive and nearly won the race back in 2009 if it had not been for a flat tire late. Charlie Wilson and all the guys have worked really hard on our short track car and we are excited for the race."



Optimism runs high at Thompson Motorsports and a lot of emphasis has been placed on the next several short track races. Thompson tested new setups in preparation for the CNS event where he and his team will entertain customers and guests from their Denver trucking operation.



"This is a big race for us," Thompson said. "We have a lot of employees, customers, and guests who will be at the race. We will have a BBQ and hospitality gathering on Friday night where we show off the team and give rides on our two-seater. The customers love it and it is a great way for us to connect with the fans."



In five previous starts at CNS, Thompson has two top ten finishes with a best finish of sixth last season. "Our finishes have not reflected just how good we have been at Colorado," Thompson said. "We need a good qualifying effort and that will really propel the team for the race."



In eight previous series races at CNS, there have been only two repeat winners and only one race has been won from the pole. "In this series in order to win to win, you typically need to start up front and that is our goal for Saturday night," Thompson continued. "While CNS is wide and real racey, it can be quite a challenge to hit the right set up. The bumps will keep you on your toes and you always have to drive somewhat defensively as the action often gets three-wide. We just need to qualify well and the rest will take care of itself."



August in the Rockies is spectacular. Thompson is hopeful that his experience and the team's passion spell success at one of America's great short track venues.



Through nine races this season, Thompson has averaged a finish of 11.5 while completing 94% of all laps contested and has been running at the conclusion at eight of the nine races. He currently holds down the sixth position in the point standings on the strength of two top five and four top ten performances. In his NASCAR K&N Pro Series career, Thompson has started 108 NKNPS races since 2000 scoring one win, one Coors Light Pole Award, 22 top five and 60 top ten performances. His best points finish was fifth in 2009.



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, 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.



The Event: NAPA/Toyota 150

Place: Colorado National Speedway

Date: Saturday, Aug. 6 Time: 8:15 p.m. MT

TV Schedule: SPEED, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. ET

Track Layout: .375-mile paved oval

2010 Winner: Eric Holmes

2010 Polesitter: Luis Martinez Jr

Event Schedule: Saturday: Practice 12-12:45 p.m., 1:15–2 p.m., Qualifying 5:30 p.m.

Track PR Contact: Brian Enyart (303) 665-4173 brian@coloradospeedway.com



Fast Facts

Race: This event is the 10th of 14 events on the 2011 schedule for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West.



Procedure: The starting field is 22 cars, including provisionals. The first 18 cars will qualify through two-lap time trials. The remaining four spots will be awarded through the provisional process. The race will be 150 laps (56.25 miles).



Track: Colorado National Speedway is a .375-mile paved oval with four degrees of banking in the straights and progressive banking of six to 12 degrees in the corners. The track has hosted seven series events.



Records: Qualifying: Brian Ickler, June 2, 2007, 82.057 mph, 16.452 seconds; Race: Paulie Harraka, Aug. 15, 2009, 63.341 mph, 53 minutes 17 seconds.