Paul Brown Pilots the #50 Mustang Boss 302S to His Fifth Pirelli World Challenge Race Win of 2011 Season, Clinching GTS Championship

Covina, California (21 September 2011) - By winning his fifth race of the season, Tiger Racing’s Paul Brown has secured his first SCCA Pro Racing Pirelli World Challenge GTS Championship title. With one race left on the schedule, Brown has matched Parnelli Jones’ 1970 record setting SCCA Trans-Am Championship season also in a production based Boss 302 and looks to beat it by winning the final race of the year at Road Atlanta. After 40 years, the Mustang Boss 302 is again flexing its muscles and tearing up the tracks in SCCA’s professional road race series.


Paul Brown and the rest of the Tiger Racing team began the year on a race-to-race basis, but in demonstrating determination, hard work, passion and commitment, they gathered momentum and support from all corners. New sponsors have been added each weekend, but none more historic than Kenny Brown Performance.

Paul’s racing career started under his Dad’s personal instruction in a Kenny Brown Mustang at Topeka’s Heartland Park in the early ‘90s and Paul has been campaigning cars ever since.

“All of us at Kenny Brown Performance have enjoyed watching Paul race this year,” says the elder Brown, “As a racer, I’ve been pulling for him and his Tiger Racing team. As a father, I’m proud of the way Paul has handled himself, both inside and outside the car.” Kenny also said, “Paul has been providing me with valuable information and testing data on our new line of Kenny Brown suspension products for 2005 and newer Mustangs. I’m happy we are able to showcase the Kenny Brown Performance brand and help Paul in the last two races of the year.”

Tiger Racing’s Crew Chief, Adam Cox, was quite candid when asked how he felt about winning the GTS Championship. He said, “I honestly knew we could do this. My only fear was that we wouldn’t have the funding, but I never doubted our crew.” Adam went on to say, “SCCA doesn’t always make it easy. I think they could revamp the way they ‘equalize’ the field, but this season was a lot of fun. I called it way back at the SEMA Show in November and we did it.”

The Boss is back indeed!

Tiger Racing is proud to be partnered with Kenny Brown Performance, Luminox Watches, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, K&N Filters, G-Stream, ERP/JRZ, Eibach, Bassani Xhaust, Ford Racing, Baer Brakes, Lucas Oil, Pirelli Tires, Motive Gear, Tremec Transmission, Hawk Performance and Heatshield Products. A special thanks to Wellendorf Performance and Skyscraper Brewing Company.

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PGP pleased to welcome motorsports veteran Scott Cowell to the team

At PGP Motorsports Park, we realize a big part of what makes us the top racing venue in the Pacific Northwest is the people who work here.

With that in mind, we’re pleased to announce the addition of Scott Cowell to the PGP staff. Scott’s 20 years of experience as a racer, driving instructor and race engineer will provide immediate benefit to the multiple and diverse groups that enjoy competing on PGP’s award-winning track.



"After seeing the amazing facility (PGP owners) Paul and Juli Zalud and their crew have built in such a short period of time, I'm very excited to be able to bring my motorsports experience to the team,” said Scott. “It seems everyone at PGP is driven by the common goal to be the absolute best action sports facility of its kind in the nation.”



The 28-year-old comes to PGP after working as track manager at SIMA International Raceway, an outdoor karting facility that opened last summer in Sumas, Wash. PGP and SIMA were built around the same time — PGP opened a year earlier, in summer 2009 — but everyone was already familiar with each other.



“The karting industry is rather tight-knit and being involved in karting in the Northwest pretty much everyone knows everyone,” Scott said with a small laugh. “But Paul also owns and operated the Stars of Karting national series, and I was actively involved in that as a mechanic and engineer. So when this opportunity presented itself and knowing the potential, I was very excited.”



That feeling was mutual.



“We have been searching for someone that can truly represent Juli and me when we are not on hand. Most of my responsibilities are actually away from the track, coming up with new ways to promote the facility, doing trade shows and otherwise outside selling,” said Paul Zalud. “It was also important to find some help for our son Kyle, who has been burning both ends of the candle and done a great job. But it is just too much as we continue to grow. I am very excited that Scott is with us now and we are all much better off with him on board.”



Scott’s visit fell on the day of the Bigger Foot Tandem drifting event, so he not only got to see and check out the facility, but also get a taste for the versatility of motorsports PGP can host — and the strong bond that has been created with PGP’s customers and fans.

“Saturday’s drift event was definitely the largest number of spectators I’ve ever seen at a kart track anywhere in the world,” said Scott. “My major background has been in karting, but I’ve been a huge motorsports fan my whole life. I think SuperMoto is going to be as much fun as was the drifting event. To be more involved in a motorsports facility and not just a karting facility is an exciting change and challenge for me.”



Originally from New Orleans, Scott began karting at 8 and spent 10 years behind the wheel. He moved around a lot after leaving The Big Easy, including stops in North Carolina and Minnesota to name just two places, and worked as a stock car engineer for a couple years. His focus returned full-time to karting about eight years ago, with time spent in racer development and engineering.



After just one visit to PGP Scott said he was “amazingly impressed by how hard Kyle, Matt and Colin all work as well as the rest of the staff,” and he is confident his background and experience will be of benefit to PGP’s loyal customers, which includes karters — both competition and arrive-and-drive rentals — SuperMoto riders, drifters and car lappers. “Oh, and the extreme obstacle course runners and specialty cyclers and all the future events PGP is constantly developing.”



"In my 20 years in the sport I've been fortunate enough to participate in motorsports from every angle. I’ve operated facilities and I’ve been on the consumer side of racetracks, having raced myself and working for race teams,” he said. “I know what the consumer wants from a racetrack. Having that perspective helps me to ensure that we’re providing what PGP customers want."

Lots of Rental Kart Racing this fall, starting Saturday‏

KENT, Wash. — (Sept. 19, 2011) The leaves are starting to fall and skies are back to gray, but that just means it’s time for more racing at PGP!

We know you’re saving up for Christmas shopping, too, so we’re offering up the most bang for your buck: Rental Kart racing!



We’ve got two different types for you to choose from: Rental Kart League Racing (RKLR) and Rental Endurance Racing. RKLR begins this Saturday and Rental Enduro begins on Saturday, Oct. 1.




Rental Kart racing at PGP is perfect for newcomers and experienced karters alike. You show up (and are 15 or older) and we provide the rest: kart, fuel, tires, helmet and rain gear if conditions warrant.



All Rental Kart series events are rain or shine, too, and once you’ve experienced the thrill of racing in the rain you’ll be looking forward to those gray skies! We’ll also be offering different track configurations so you’ll get the full PGP racing experience.



Rental Kart League Racing returns this Saturday, Sept. 24 and continues every other Saturday morning until New Years Eve.



In RKLR events there are two classes, Expert and Novice, and weights will be equalized to insure fair performance for different-sized racers. During each RKLR event you’ll get four on-track sessions —practice, qualifying, Pre-Final and Final — and there are no maximum number of drivers. The fee for a single event is $85 for members but why not buy a discounted season pass for $500 for all eight events? (that’s just $62.50 per event or a savings of $180!).



The eight race dates are Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 17 and Dec. 31 (what a way to ring in the New Year!). Please note there will be no rental kart classes offered during the Stars of PGP Karting Series this fall.



Rental Endurance Racing returns to PGP on Oct. 1. For Rental Endurance events grab up to two friends to take on the field in the Team class or run on your own in the Ironman(woman) class. Each endurance event includes one practice session and two competitive racing sessions: one for 30 minutes and one for 60 minutes.



Cost is $50 for each person in a three-driver team, $75 per person for a two-driver team and $125 for the Ironman (woman). This is member pricing. There are six Rental Endurance events scheduled: Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 26 and Dec. 10.



Run all rental kart events this fall or take part in select dates for either the Rental Kart League Racing or Rental Endurance Racing — either way you’ll have more fun than the law should allow.



On the Web

Visit www.pacificgp.com, become a fan of “PGP Motorsports Park” on Facebook or follow @pacificgp on Twitter.



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

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I wanna be a race car driver 101: Class is in Session! : My Life at Speed

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ASA RACING FOR SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2011

GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY (Elma, WA)

The final event of the 2011 season is this Saturday night. The North West Wingless Tour Sprints and Modified Open will be on the schedule. Adult admission is $13, Juniors 15-18/Miltary is $10.00, Youths 6-14 is $5.00, Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 youths) is $30.00, and Premium ticket is $20.00.
http://www.graysharborraceway.com/

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

The Idaho Amateur Supercross comes to Meridian Speedway on September 25. Racing will start at 9am.
http://www.meridianspeedwayonline.com/

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)

The Torch 100 for the Maverik Modifieds is this Saturday night. Plus the USAC Ford Focus Midgets, Super Stocks, Figure 8 stock cars and Figure 8 Trains will also be in action. Arrive at the track wearing your Utah Utes or BYU Cougars apparel and get $5.00 off admission. Racing starts at 6pm.
http://www.rmrracing.com/

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)

Skagit Speedway wraps up the 57th season with Championship Night and "The Giant Fireworks Show". See the 410, 360, Sportsman Sprints, and Outlaw Hornets. Racing at 7:00pm.
http://www.skagitspeedway.com/

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
Season champions will be crowned this Saturday night. The Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Super 4’s, Dwarf Cars, and Mini Stocks will be in action. Racing gets underway at 6pm.
http://www.sospeedway.com/

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

A full racing program is scheduled for this Saturday night. The Late Models, Super Stocks, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, Hornets and Bump to Pass will be in action. Adults $10.00, 15 and under $5, kids under 5 free with an adult. Gates open at 4pm, opening ceremonies at 6pm, Side by Side racing action to follow.
http://www.yakimaspeedway.us/

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.

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Mustang and V8 240 Drifting Bigger Foot Bash at PGP

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ASA Racing Results for the weekend of September 8-11, 2011‏

ASA NORTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACING ASSOCIATION SPRINT CAR SERIES


Meridian Speedway (Meridian, ID)
The locals used their home track advantage to the fullest this past weekend. On Friday night, Bryan Warf held off Johnny Giesler and Chris Ratteree to win the main event. On Saturday night, it was Mike Murgoitio holding off Sierra Jackson and Wyatt King for the win. Both Warf and Murgoitio are from Meridian, ID.
http://www.nsraracing.com/

GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY (Elma, WA)

Three first time champions were crowned this past Saturday night. Jeff Foster won the Modified feature while Joe German won the championship. Garrett Thomas won the Midget A-Main and Reece Goetz won the championship. Logan Forler made the trip from Lake Havasu, AZ to win the 360 Sprint feature while Henry VanDam won the championship. Cory Sweatman won the Hobby Stocks feature while Zack Simpson won his fifth straight title. Jake Mills won the Hornets main event.
http://www.asa-racing.com/news.aspx?Id=50655

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

Along with the ASA NSRA Series in action, many Meridian divisions were also in action and champions were crowned. Eric Ransom won the Sprint Car feature and also won the season championship. Melissa Weaver won in the Street Stocks. Dell Scott won the Mini Stock feature and Ray Bolinger won the championship.

On Saturday, Shelby Stroebel won the Open Modified feature named after his father who passed away last week. Chad Bess won the Street Stock feature while Melissa Weaver won the championship. Bucket List won the Thunder Dogs feature.
http://www.asa-racing.com/news.aspx?Id=50645
http://www.asa-racing.com/news.aspx?Id=50653

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)

Champions were crowned this past Saturday night. Michael Haddenham won the Maverik Modified feature but it was Michael Hale holding off Tyler Whetstone to win the championship. Ryan Burdett won the Sprint car feature while Jimmy Waters won the in the Ford Focus Midgets. Kori Combs not only won the Mini Cup feature, Combs also won the track championship. Daniel Calligaro won the Hornet feature and David Baity won the championship.
http://www.asa-racing.com/news.aspx?Id=50648

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)

Skagit hosted some two-wheel flat track action last Saturday night. The winners were Chris Passanante in Karts; Sean Kelly won in the Open Am Quad; Taylor Masset in the 250/450; Adam Faussett in the Vintage; Zach Johnson in the 65/85/150R; Taylor Massett in the Open Amateur; Darren Anderson in the Senior 40+; Lake Gemmer in the Pro Quads; and Jacob Lehmann in the Pro Motorcycle.
http://www.skagitspeedway.com/

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
Winners from this Saturday night were David Hibbard in the Sprints, Dave Everson in the Pro Stocks, R.J. McGahuey in the Dwarfs, Tyler Lockwood in the Mini Stocks and Jordan Braaten in the Street Stocks.
http://www.sospeedway.com/

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

Jeff Liebert held off Greg Gargett to win the Pure Stock main event this past Saturday night. Gargett did win the Hornet feature event. Mike Hill won the Sportsman feature while Wes Heigh won the Bump to Pass main event.
http://www.yakimaspeedway.us/

Shelby Stroebel is joined by his family after winning the Allen Stroebel Memorial open modified event at the ASA Member Track in Meridian, ID. Allen Stroebel is the father of Shelby and passed away last week after his long battle with leukemia. (Vanessa Romero-Harry Photo)

Mike Murgoitio won the ASA NSRA Series main event on Saturday night at Meridian Speedway, an ASA Member Track in Meridian, ID. (Vanessa Romero-Harry Photo)

Logan Forler made the trip up from Lake Havasu, AZ to win the 360 Sprint main event last Saturday night at the ASA Member Track in Elma, WA. (Jack Fordyce Photo)

Michael Hale won his second Maverik Modified championship in the last three years this past Saturday night at the ASA Member Track in West Valley City, UT (RMR Photo)

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Sharp Outlasts Rivals to Claim Third Series Title

BOISE, IDAHO (September 9, 2011) The events of September 11th ten years ago are forever embedded in our collective memories and we shall never forget. Then as now, we honor those that have passed and look to sport to heal and unite. While all we do pales and is trivial compared to the heroic acts of firefighters, police, first responders, and the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces, we remember and celebrate our freedom and liberty. Last night all across the country Americans gathered to unite in freedom and celebrate the sports we love.



In a small town in rural Idaho at a small bullring known as Magic Valley Speedway, Jonathon Gomez dominated the racing action in the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series by capturing the Sharp Powder Coating Fast Time Award, started at the back of the 100-lap feature, and drove through the field to score his second career series victory. And while the victory was received enthusiastically by his hometown fans, it was only a race and one of many such sporting events across the country.



Gomez held off a hard-charging John Newhouse to capture the win. Rick Fowble, Bruce Quale, and Eric Rhead rounded out the top five finishers in the season finale completing the eighth season for the popular Late Model stock car series. And while Gomez triumphed in the race it was also a night for Zan Sharp from Wellsville, UT to celebrate a record setting third series title.



Sharp survived an early wreck where he pitted multiple times to repair the damage to his Sharp Transportation Chevrolet. If anything, his performance and championship run personified teamwork. His finish of 15th place in the final run down was just enough to take the title by ten points over Jeff Hillock. Hillock had his share of on-track incidents during the evening as he was involved in no less than three incidents; each resulted in a trip to the rear of the field. Hillock battled back each time and during the closing laps of the race he had moved back up to the third position (which if he finished there would have put the championship in his hands) and waged a spirited battle with championship rival Steve Jones.



On lap 95 with the title in sight for both Jones and Hillock got together and sending Jones spinning. Per RMCS rules, if you are involved in an incident that brings out the caution flag then all involved go to the rear of the field. That split second for both put the championship back in Sharp's hands. Jones would finish in the eighth position while Hillock finished ninth. Sharp claimed the title by a mere ten points over Hillock with Jones dropping the third place. Bruce Quale moved up one spot to finish fourth in the standings for his third top five points finish of his career. Lynn Hardy rounded out the top five in the final 2011 standings.



For Sharp, the championship was the culmination of a long season where the title was in doubt after an off-road accident sidelined him with several broken bones early in the season. As with all championships, his team rose to the challenge and kept the successful business entrepreneur in contention all season.



Devin LaHorgue won the A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Rookie-of-the-Year title over Tyler Bailey. Jeff Pohlman, Lynn Hardy, and Thane Alderman each won their respective heat races while Bob Massie (2), John Newhouse (23), Jeff Pohlman (15) and Jonathon Gomez (60) led laps and collected a bonus from ESI.



Championships are never just about one race. Each of the top five championship finishers could look back to several races where if things had worked out differently, it could have been their name on the championship trophy. While Sharp celebrates the accomplishment, the fans, track operators, teams, and the series officials are all winners as the RMCS provided all involved great racing action all season long. For the latest news and information about the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series 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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Official Finish of the Rich Thompson Trucking Inc. "100"

CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series

September 10, 2011

Magic Valley Speedway

100-laps on the 1/3-mile oval

Finish Start Car # Laps Points Status

1 18 22 Jonathon Gomez 100 227 Running

2 5 26 John Newhouse 100 170 Running

3 7 98 Rick Fowble 100 166 Running

4 4 92 Bruce Quale 100 147 Running

5 6 66 Eric Rhead 100 145 Running

6 3 39 Bobby Latham III 100 135 Running

7 8 41 TJ Woodhall 100 135 Running

8 10 3 Steve Jones 100 137 Running

9 17 36 Jeff Hillock 100 162 Running

10 11 24 Jeff Pohlman 98 128 Running

11 12 4 Lynn Hardy 98 123 Running

12 14 15 Devin LaHorgue 90 120 Running

13 1 28 Bob Massie 87 102 Mechanical

14 2 8 Greg Hillock 67 98 Slow

15 9 84 Zan Sharp 67 102 Running

16 13 9 Thane Alderman 64 102 Mechanical

17 16 69 Brandon Riehl 36 102 Mechanical

18 15 12 James Wulfenstein 10 94 Mechanical

19 19 99 Tyler Bailey 0 DNS

20 20 11 Curt Clampitt 8 DNS



FINAL 2011 CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series Point Standings

Pos Car # Driver Points

1 84 Zan Sharp 1414

2 36 Jeff Hillock 1404

3 3 Steve Jones 1385

4 92 Bruce Quale 1321

5 4 Lynn Hardy 1318

6 66 Eric Rhead 1238

7 12 James Wulfenstein 1033

8 9 Thane Alderman 1027

9 15 Devin LaHorgue 904

10 3 John Wong 698

11 26 John Newhouse 591

12 8 Greg Hillock 530

13 125 Lonnie Lowder 467

14 98 Rick Fowble 444

15 33 John Nesmith 420

16 48 Bryan Wordelman 340

17 19 Dan Rhodes 331

18 99 Tyler Bailey 297

19 69 Brandon Riehl 291

20 41 TJ Woodhall 231

21 22 Jonathon Gomez 227

22 6 David Peterson 217

23 65 Darren Jones 210

24 116 Kevin Richards 198

25 14 Jody South 195


Thank you for your interest and continued support of the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series. We hope you enjoy our regular news releases and can make it out to the track this season. See you at the races!



~Mike Minegar, President RMCS

Ladies Only Race Day this weekend perfect for newcomers and experienced karters

Ladies, what’s more fun than a spa day and more exciting than half-off day at Nordstrom? Racing, of course. And we’ve got something planned just for you.




PGP is pleased to announce Ladies Only Race Day on Saturday, Sept. 17.



All racing at PGP is rain or shine and we mean to make a day of it, too — all for you. Beginning at 10 a.m., we’ll give ladies ages 18 to 100 three on-track sessions, lunch, and then we’ll finish off your day of exciting racing with a glass of PGP’s own RedLine wine (non-alcoholic beverages available for those under 21).



Never been in a kart before? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. We’ll have race instructors available to give you tips on driving lines, apexing, braking, rain racing and race terminology.



After Saturday you may not be ready to race at Indianapolis, but you’ll know enough to have some real fun on the track (and maybe even shut up your husband, boyfriend, brother or uncle!)



All for $99; pre-registration required using the form found here.



Ladies Only Race Day at PGP: perfect for all ladies looking to try karting for the first time and those who have track experience and want to race with other like-minded women.

Ryan Unzicker, Tim Hancock, Dustin Griffin, Tommy Gaither & Earl Pryor get big wins at Tri-City Speedway!

by Tri-City Speedway on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 6:56am
Factory Stk-4cyl/UMP Sport Compacts – A-Main — 13 Cars Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 57E Earl Pryor (F) Troy, MO2 6W Cody Weaver (FR) Jerseyville, IL3 22W Scott Wickliff Fenton, MO4 19* Josh Bauer St. Jacob, IL5 9T Travis Horner (F) Alhambra, IL6 17 Matt Lear Godfrey, IL7 81P Robert Price Herculaneum, MO8 9R Randy Horner (FR) Alhambra, IL9 14X Rodney George Troy, MO10 9X Trevor Isaak Highland, IL11 60 John Jones (FR) Florissant, MO12 71 Jacob Rexing (F) Brighton, IL DNS13 24T Sage Thornhill St. Louis, MO DNS




Factory Stk-4cyl/UMP Sport Compacts – Heat 1Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 71 Jacob Rexing (F) Brighton, IL2 22W Scott Wickliff Fenton, MO3 14X Rodney George Troy, MO4 17 Matt Lear Godfrey, IL5 81P Robert Price Herculaneum, MO6 9R Randy Horner (FR) Alhambra, IL7 57E Earl Pryor (F) Troy, MO



Factory Stk-4cyl/UMP Sport Compacts – Heat 2Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 9X Trevor Isaak Highland, IL2 19* Josh Bauer St. Jacob, IL3 24T Sage Thornhill St. Louis, MO4 6W Cody Weaver (FR) Jerseyville, IL5 9T Travis Horner (F) Alhambra, IL6 60 John Jones (FR) Florissant, MO



Street Stocks/UMP Factory Stocks – A-Main — 16 CarsFinish Car No Driver Hometown1 14 Tommy Gaither (S) Alton, IL2 17L Buddy Love (S) Wood River, IL3 63g Richie Gabriel (S) Jerseyville, IL4 93 Todd Erickson (S) Madison, IL5 88 Cody Thornhill (S) St. Louis, MO6 W1LD Ricky Huebner (S) Bethalto, IL7 17B Jimmy Bell (S) Godfrey, IL8 81 Creg Cannon (S) Cottage Hills, IL9 29H Matt Hancock (S) Bunker Hill, IL10 11 Brent Weaver (S) Jerseyville, IL11 82 Morris Booth Fidelity, IL12 3M Alan Dixon (SR) Hartford, IL13 B11 Buddy Jeffries (S) Bethalto, IL14 19 Erik Sedlack (S) Alton, IL15 07 Steve Stonecipher Bethalto, IL16 29 Stephen Fohne Troy, IL DNS



Street Stocks/UMP Factory Stocks – Heat 1Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 14 Tommy Gaither (S) Alton, IL2 29H Matt Hancock (S) Bunker Hill, IL3 17B Jimmy Bell (S) Godfrey, IL4 11 Brent Weaver (S) Jerseyville, IL5 82 Morris Booth Fidelity, IL6 07 Steve Stonecipher Bethalto, IL7 W1LD Ricky Huebner (S) Bethalto, IL8 29 Stephen Fohne Troy, IL



Street Stocks/UMP Factory Stocks – Heat 2Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 17L Buddy Love (S) Wood River, IL2 63g Richie Gabriel (S) Jerseyville, IL3 93 Todd Erickson (S) Madison, IL4 81 Creg Cannon (S) Cottage Hills, IL5 88 Cody Thornhill (S) St. Louis, MO6 19 Erik Sedlack (S) Alton, IL7 B11 Buddy Jeffries (S) Bethalto, IL8 3M Alan Dixon (SR) Hartford, IL



UMP Late Models – A-Main — 22 CarsFinish Car No Driver Hometown1 24 Ryan Unzicker El Paso, IL2 00 Randy Korte Highland, IL3 78 Chad Zobrist (L) Highland, IL4 1 Jim Moon Zionsville, IN5 38L Ryan Little Pleasant Plains, IL6 30 Mark Voigt Marine, IL7 7 Rich Lawson House Springs, MO8 7H Joseph Hughs Springfield, IL9 16S Roy Simmons Olive, IL10 0 Dewayne Kiefer (L) St. Genevieve, MO11 21JR Billy Moyer Jr Batesville, AR12 35 Claude Walker (L) Bethalto, IL13 15 Chris Fetter (L) Troy, MO14 86 Jason Crump Festus, MO15 5A Paul Schrempf St. Louis, MO16 30N Rick Salter (L) Albers, IL17 28b John Beck Springfield, IL18 18 Jimmy Miller Highland, IL19 11K Steve Karnes Marion, IL20 53 Allen Christy Carbondale, IL21 33L Steve Lampley Benton, IL22 82 Billy Laycock (L) Marine, IL DNS



UMP Late Models – DashFinish Car No Driver Hometown1 00 Randy Korte Highland, IL2 24 Ryan Unzicker El Paso, IL3 78 Chad Zobrist (L) Highland, IL4 35 Claude Walker (L) Bethalto, IL5 7H Joseph Hughs Springfield, IL6 82 Billy Laycock (L) Marine, IL



UMP Late Models – Heat 1Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 00 Randy Korte Highland, IL2 35 Claude Walker (L) Bethalto, IL3 38L Ryan Little Pleasant Plains, IL4 11K Steve Karnes Marion, IL5 53 Allen Christy Carbondale, IL6 16S Roy Simmons Olive, IL7 1 Jim Moon Zionsville, IN8 30N Rick Salter (L) Albers, IL



UMP Late Models – Heat 2Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 24 Ryan Unzicker El Paso, IL2 82 Billy Laycock (L) Marine, IL3 21JR Billy Moyer Jr Batesville, AR4 30 Mark Voigt Marine, IL5 33L Steve Lampley Benton, IL6 7 Rich Lawson House Springs, MO7 5A Paul Schrempf St. Louis, MO



UMP Late Models – Heat 3Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 78 Chad Zobrist (L) Highland, IL2 7H Joseph Hughs Springfield, IL3 15 Chris Fetter (L) Troy, MO4 28b John Beck Springfield, IL5 86 Jason Crump Festus, MO6 18 Jimmy Miller Highland, IL7 0 Dewayne Kiefer (L) St. Genevieve, MO DNS



UMP Modifieds – A-Main — 24 CarsFinish Car No Driver Hometown1 1 Tim Hancock (M) Mount Olive, IL2 4UW Bobby Regot III (M) Saint Peters, MO3 9X Kenny Schrader Concord, NC4 4J Scott Weber Festus, MO5 24H Mike Harrison Highland, IL6 45 Trista Stevenson (M) Pocahontas, IL7 70 Josh Russell Festus, MO8 14H Winston (Leroy) Haney Foristell, MO9 44K Jared Kneemiller (M) Saint Peters, MO10 1A Steve Meyer Jr Worden, IL11 56AD Aaron Draege Vandalia, IL12 11H John Stanton East Alton, IL13 11 Don Grimm Edwardsville, IL14 51s Bob Stanton Godfrey, IL15 56 Dane Gundaker (M) Bridgeton, MO16 000 Scott White St. Peters, MO17 35 Tyler Welch East Alton, IL18 75M Brian McCormick Bethalto, IL19 41 Larry Hull Sr. (M) Saint Charles, MO20 8JR Will Hicks Saint Charles, MO21 32J Terry Johnson Winfield, MO22 5H Jimmy Cummins Highland, IL23 44 Timmy Hancock Jr (MR) Mt. Olive, IL24 00 Steve Ellison Trenton, IL



UMP Modifieds – DashFinish Car No Driver Hometown1 9X Kenny Schrader Concord, NC2 24H Mike Harrison Highland, IL3 56 Dane Gundaker (M) Bridgeton, MO4 44K Jared Kneemiller (M) Saint Peters, MO5 4J Scott Weber Festus, MO6 56AD Aaron Draege Vandalia, IL



UMP Modifieds – Heat 1Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 9X Kenny Schrader Concord, NC2 4J Scott Weber Festus, MO3 4UW Bobby Regot III (M) Saint Peters, MO4 11 Don Grimm Edwardsville, IL5 5H Jimmy Cummins Highland, IL6 44 Timmy Hancock Jr (MR) Mt. Olive, IL7 8JR Will Hicks Saint Charles, MO8 1 Tim Hancock (M) Mount Olive, IL



UMP Modifieds – Heat 2Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 56 Dane Gundaker (M) Bridgeton, MO2 24H Mike Harrison Highland, IL3 45 Trista Stevenson (M) Pocahontas, IL4 1A Steve Meyer Jr Worden, IL5 11H John Stanton East Alton, IL6 41 Larry Hull Sr. (M) Saint Charles, MO7 70 Josh Russell Festus, MO8 00 Steve Ellison Trenton, IL



UMP Modifieds – Heat 3Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 44K Jared Kneemiller (M) Saint Peters, MO2 56AD Aaron Draege Vandalia, IL3 14H Winston (Leroy) Haney Foristell, MO4 000 Scott White St. Peters, MO5 75M Brian McCormick Bethalto, IL6 32J Terry Johnson Winfield, MO7 51s Bob Stanton Godfrey, IL8 35 Tyler Welch East Alton, IL



UMP Pro Crate Late Models – A-Main — 24 CarsFinish Car No Driver Hometown1 20 Dustin Griffin (C) Camp Point, IL2 11 Gordy Gundaker (LRC) St. Charles, MO3 48 Bobby Martintoni (C) Livingston, IL4 67 Mark Oller Highland, IL5 7L Jerry Lierly Camp Point, IL6 4T Guy Taylor Springfield, IL7 87 Jason Zobrist Highland, IL8 9STAR Jordan Bauer St. Jacob, IL9 55 Daniel Heck Mount Vernon, IL10 73X Brant Kehrer Albers, IL11 5J Josh Jackson (C) South Roxana, IL12 94 Ed Lenhardt Brighton, IL13 32 Derek Fetter (C) Troy, MO14 11S Andy Scoles (C) St. Peters, MO15 59 Danny Jolly Christopher, IL16 56 Aaron Heck Mount Vernon, IL17 58 Ricky Heck Mt. Vernon, IL18 24 Dick Taylor Riverton, IL19 74H Tim Hancock (C) Granite City, IL20 3 Craig Bessinger (C) Pacific, MO21 72 Brad Yotter (C) Worden, IL22 3X Dustin Reese Sparta, IL23 09 Paul Humphrey Madison, IL24 74C John Crenshaw (C) Madison, IL



UMP Pro Crate Late Models – Heat 1Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 9STAR Jordan Bauer St. Jacob, IL2 48 Bobby Martintoni (C) Livingston, IL3 24 Dick Taylor Riverton, IL4 4T Guy Taylor Springfield, IL5 3 Craig Bessinger (C) Pacific, MO6 3X Dustin Reese Sparta, IL7 32 Derek Fetter (C) Troy, MO8 72 Brad Yotter (C) Worden, IL



UMP Pro Crate Late Models – Heat 2Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 11 Gordy Gundaker (LRC) St. Charles, MO2 74H Tim Hancock (C) Granite City, IL3 59 Danny Jolly Christopher, IL4 5J Josh Jackson (C) South Roxana, IL5 55 Daniel Heck Mount Vernon, IL6 56 Aaron Heck Mount Vernon, IL7 09 Paul Humphrey Madison, IL8 58 Ricky Heck Mt. Vernon, IL



UMP Pro Crate Late Models – Heat 3Finish Car No Driver Hometown1 67 Mark Oller Highland, IL2 74C John Crenshaw (C) Madison, IL3 7L Jerry Lierly Camp Point, IL4 87 Jason Zobrist Highland, IL5 20 Dustin Griffin (C) Camp Point, IL6 94 Ed Lenhardt Brighton, IL7 11S Andy Scoles (C) St. Peters, MO8 73X Brant Kehrer Albers, IL



Power Puff — 8 CarsFinish Car No Driver1 29h Cheri Seets2 82 Penny Price3 Wild1 Tara Huebner4 63g Marilyn Gabriel5 81 Christina Cannon6 17L Kelsey Rexing7 7 Alberta Stonecipher8 75m Jennifer McCormick DNS

Tri-City Speedway WoO Late Model Commercial

Idaho Competitor Balances Family, Business, and Racing

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO (September 9, 2011) Jonathon Gomez, driver of the Heritage Cattle Co./Century Boatland Chevrolet, had hoped his return to the driver's seat this past weekend as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series at Spokane (WA) County Raceway would land him in victory lane. For much of the night it appeared that he would contend for the win but that all changed on lap 177 when he spun in turn two derailing his effort.




Gomez qualified third in the 22-car field despite not being in the seat since June as he opted to sit out several races and concentrate on new business ventures that took much of his time.



He showed little signs of rust as he unloaded fast and laid down one of his best qualifying laps of his brief NASCAR career. The Spokane "200" was broken up into two 100-lap segments so the plan was pretty simple. Run competitive and stay in the top five over the first 100-laps. Check.



Make the necessary adjustments during the break to propel the team to the end. Check. Be running in the top five with 25-laps to go. Check.



On lap 177 of the schedule 200, Gomez was engaged in a battle for position with Luis Martinez and Micheal Self and as the trio exited turn two Gomez found himself spinning. He was able to gather the car back up and continue but the spin dropped him from contention where he eventually finished in the eighth position.



While the finish was not what he envisioned, he gave plenty back to the fans who came out to cheer. Gomez spent considerable time in the stands prior to the race signing autographs and greeting all the fans in attendance.



Gomez will be back in action this weekend when the he returns to the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series which will stage their season finale at Magic Valley Speedway Saturday night. Gomez captured the victory in this race last season after setting fast time and starting at the back of the 100-lap race. It was Gomez' first series victory and he is seeking the exact same result this time out.



Fans can come out to meet Jonathon Gomez tonight at the Applebee's restaurant on Blue Lakes in Twin Falls starting at around 5pm. Enjoy dinner and a cold beverage and get your picture taken with one of the young rising stars in NASCAR.



Jonathon Gomez is supported by Heritage Cattle Company, Century Boatland, J&C Custom Harvesting, United Oil, Modern Machinery, DJ Safety, and Gomez Farms. Jonathon Gomez 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. Gomez has 25 career NASCAR K7N Pro Series starts with five top five and 11 top ten performance with a career best finish of second. For more information on Jonathon Gomez, please log onto his website at http://jonathongomez.com or NASCAR Hometracks.

Seven Not so Lucky for Thompson at Spokane

JEROME, IDAHO (September 9, 2011) Brett Thompson, driver of the RTTI/Jerome Truck Service Inc. Chevrolet, entered last weekend riding a four race race top ten finish streak, but unfortunately, a seventh place finish in the Spokane 200 for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series was not enough to keep him from dropping to seventh in the standings heading into the final two events of the season.




Thompson qualified ninth despite being one of the fastest cars in practice. Thompson stayed in tow with the leaders all night but was never able to mount a charge to the front. Thompson finished on the lead lap for the tenth time this season boosting his lap completion totals. Thompson has averaged a finish of 10.5 while completing 96% of all laps contested and has been running at the conclusion at eleven of the twelve races this season.



Despite the finish,Thompson is locked in a battle in the point standings where he is currently in seventh place just one point behind sixth place and 8-points out of fifth place. In his NASCAR K&N Pro Series career, Thompson has started 111 NKNPS races since 2000 scoring one win, one Coors Light Pole Award, 23 top five and 63 top ten performances. His best points finish was fifth in 2009.



Thompson will have two more chances this season to climb back into the top five. He is off until October 15 when the series returns to All American Speedway in Roseville, CA where Thompson finished 8th earlier this season. The series will close out the 2011 campaign on November 12 at Phoenix (AZ) Int'l Raceway where Thompson finished fifth to start the season.



Tonight at Magic Valley Speedway in Twin Falls, Idaho, Thompson is honoring his sponsors and fans with an appreciation night where he will give rides in his two-seat stock car as well as provide food fun, and prizes to those that have supported the team throughout the season.



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 http://www.brettthompsonracing.com/  or NASCAR Hometracks.

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Off-Road stars of Traxxas TORC Series are "LIVE" on SPEED Channel Thurs., Sept. 15!

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 8, 2011) - Round 12 of the 2011 TRAXXAS TORC Series, presented by AMSOIL, will be broadcast LIVE on SPEED Channel this coming Thurs., Sept. 15, from 9-11 p.m. EST.


Catch all your favorite stars on the TORC Series tour, along with special racing guests - motocross' James "Bubba" Stewart and NASCAR Trucks' Brendan Gaughn - in this spectacular form of high flying, dirt churning, Baja-style truck racing motorsport - where you can catch all the airborne action from your seat!

The only live show for short course off road racing in 2011, Thursday's (Sept. 15) program will feature the top drivers contesting the PRO 4x4, PRO 2 and PRO Light championships, as well as to-the-minute trackside reporting on all the action and incidents fans of TORC series racing are accustom to.

"There's no telling what's going to happened on the TORC Series when the cameras start rolling," said Kevin Miller, President of USAC/TORC. "Our Discovery HD program documents that entirely. But with live TV cameras rolling in Chicago, I'm expecting the action to ratchet up even more on Thursday at Chicagoland Speedway."

What: Traxxas TORC Series, presented by AMSOIL - short course off-road truck racing - the world's premier Baja-style off-road racing in a stadium setting!

Who: The TORC Series showcases champion drivers like Ricky Johnson, Samuel Hubinette, Rob MacCachren,Johnny Greaves, Scott Douglas, Mike & Mark Jenkins, Bryce Menzies, Casey Currie, Chad Hordl and Jeff Kincaid. NASCAR greats Kyle Busch and Robby Gordon have also got behind the wheel of a PRO TORC truck!

Where: Route 66 Raceway's dirt oval in Joliet, Ill.

When: Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 14 & 15

Time: Gates open at 2 p.m., qualifying begins at 4 p.m., main event opening ceremonies begin at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. Note: NASCAR card holders get in for TEN BUCKS!!!

For more information, please visit: http://www.torcseries.com/

About TORC
The Traxxas TORC Series, presented by AMSOIL, is the fastest, most punishing short course racing series on the planet! TORC events are packed with flag-to-flag fender banging as drivers push the limits over whoops and jump-filled natural terrain race tracks. Off-road racing fans come from far and wide to experience the most challenging form of high-octane competition. And once they taste TORC for the first time they're hooked for life!

Season Finale Pairs Former Series Champs Sharp and Jones

BOISE, IDAHO (September 9, 2011) The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series presented by Century Boatland has a championship battle that will go down to the final lap Saturday night at Magic Valley Speedway in Twin Falls, Idaho. Two-time series champion Zan Sharp from Wellsville, UT leads 2010 series champion Steve Jones from Meridian, ID by 64-points heading into the final series event of the season at the one-third mile paved oval.



There are many subplots to this race including the fact that Jones has never won a series event race at Magic Valley despite winning nearly 100 races in local competition and being crowned local racing champion multiple times. Add in that Sharp has scored victories at MVS including the season opening event this year, and you will have odds makers going crazy to figure this one out.



While Sharp has the upper hand in the victory column, Jones has been fast at the tricky third-mile layout scoring the Sharp Powder Coating Fast Time Award at both races earlier this season. Jones has five career fast time awards while Sharp has nine. Sharp has competed in the series since inception and has 60 career starts while Jones has been a regular the past four seasons starting 32 races.



Sharp has four top five finishes this season while Jones has five. Jones has won twice this year with Sharp scoring one win. Sharp has added two other top ten finishes and that may well mark the difference in their respective campaigns.



There are several other story lines heading into the finale. Jeff Hillock of Cedar Hills, UT led the point standings most of the year only to have trouble in the last two races dropping him to third in the standings, six points behind Jones. Hillock will make only his 26th career start Saturday night despite being one of the most season veterans in the series. Hillock is seeking his first win at Magic Valley and still has an outside chance at the title but it will take a little bad luck from the other two in order to vault him to the top of the standings.



Lynn Hardy from West Valley, UT sits fourth in the standings 47-points behind Hillock and is also searching for his first career win at MVS. Hardy has started 40 RMCS races and has a best finish of fifth at MVS on two occasions. Hardy has been fast as of late finishing second in the Idaho 200 and setting fast time in the last series event.



Rounding out the top five in the standings is local racing icon Bruce Quale from Twin Falls. Quale has started 44 series races featuring one win at MVS coming last year. Quale also has ten additional top ten performances at MVS making him a threat to challenge for the win Saturday night.



Jonathon Gomez also from Twin Falls will return to the series this weekend. Gomez is coming off an 8th place finish last weekend in Spokane in NASCAR K&N Pro Series action and hopes to duplicate his performance from last season. Last year in this event, Gomez set quick time, started at the tail of the field and scored his first career series victory.



Bobby Latham III of Twin Falls leads all series drivers with four victories at MVS with two-time series champion Dave Minegar and 2009 champion John Dillon scoring three wins each. Zan Sharp, Tom Hill, Bryan Warf, James Eaton, and John Newhouse each have two wins apiece at MVS with eight other drivers claiming one victory.



Dave Minegar is the track record holder with a quick lap of 14.216 seconds/84.328 mph and has 23 career Sharp Powder Coating Fast Time Awards. There have been 28 previous series races held at Magic Valley since 2004 featuring 16 different winners.



Devin LaHorgue from Redding, CA will claim the A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning Rookie-of-the-Year title when he starts the race on Saturday. LaHorgue is ninth in the standings with one top five and four top ten performances this season.



With numerous subplots and story lines, there will be no shortage of intrigue and action Saturday night. The action gets underway at 5pm MT and will include a whole host of local racing divisions. It comes down to one race to decide whether Hillock can rise from the ashes and win his first series crown or will Jones score a second title over Sharp who is in the driver's seat to become the first three-time series champion.







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. Zan Sharp 1312 (1)

2. Steve Jones 1248 (2)

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).

NASCAR - TRUCKS: KHI Pulling Out Of Series

NASCAR - TRUCKS: KHI Pulling Out Of Series

Spokane 200 September 16th and 17th

ASA RACING FOR SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2011

ASA NORTHWEST SPRINT CAR RACING ASSOCIATION SPRINT CAR SERIES

Meridian Speedway (Meridian, ID)
The fast asphalt winged sprint cars will be making their second visit to the quarter-mile track for two exciting days of racing on Friday and Saturday nights. Matt Hein holds a 23-point lead over Andy Alberding and a 30-point lead over Sierra Jackson in the standings.
http://www.nsraracing.com/

GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY (Elma, WA)

The Season Championship for all of the divisions are this Saturday night. Racing starts at 6:30pm. Adult admission is $13, Juniors 15-18/Miltary is $10.00, Youths 6-14 is $5.00, Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 youths) is $30.00, and Premium ticket is $20.00.
http://www.graysharborraceway.com/

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

The 2011 Meridian Speedway season wraps up Friday and Saturday with more championship action and the second visit of the year by the ASA Northwest Sprintcar Racing Association.The annual Tom Elliott Sportsman Classic presented by Cricket kicks off the two-day finale with the first NSRA feature and the first main event of the championship doubleheader for the College of Western Idaho Professional Truck Driving Street Stocks. The Edmark Mini Stocks and Tates Rents Hornets series titles will be decided, too.Saturday night’s Pepsi Championship Finale will be capped with fireworks, but not before explosive action on the track from the ASA NSRA sprintcars and the championship race for the Street Stocks. The Thunder Dogs return for their second-to-last race of the season, and a 75-lap Modified Open will be contested.The $2,000 bounty for the first 10-second lap by a winged sprintcar at Meridian Speedway is still in the offing, too.The gates open both nights at 4 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m.Tickets each night are $15 for adults, $12.50 for senior citizens and military personnel with ID, $11 for ages 7-11 and children 6-and-under free. Buy tickets for Friday night online at www.meridianspeedway.com and save $5.A family pass good for two adults and up to four children ages 7-11 each night is available for $46. Fans can pick up a free family pass for Friday night after buying 10 gallons of fuel at a Stinker Station.Fans can buy tickets online at www.meridianspeedway.com, print them off at home and avoid the long lines on race night.
http://www.meridianspeedwayonline.com/

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)

Season Championships are scheduled for this Saturday night. The Sprints, Maverik Modifieds, Mini Cups, Ford Focus Midgets, and Hornets will be in action. Racing starts at 6pm.
http://www.rmrracing.com/

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)

The Skagit Supercross Series will be in action on Friday night with racing at 6:30pm. The seventh annual Flat Track World Championships are Saturday night. Motorcycles, quad and kart riders will be in action. Racing starts at 7pm.
http://www.skagitspeedway.com/

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
The 360 Sprints will decide their 2011 championship this Saturday night. The Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks and Thrill Cars will be in action. Racing gets underway at 6pm.
http://www.sospeedway.com/

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

Saturday Night at the races featuring the Burger Ranch Sportsman, H & H Furniture Pure Stocks Season Championship, CWI Security & EZ Credit Auto Sales Hornets and the Mel’s Diner Bump To Pass. Gates open at 4pm, opening ceremonies at 6pm side by side racing action to follow. Adults $10.00, 15 and under $5, kids under 5 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.

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PRO DRIFTER POLLARD LOOKING TO HAVE FUN AT PGP’S BIGGER FOOT BASH

KENT, Wash. — (Sept. 7, 2011) When it comes to drifting at PGP, we believe big is good, but BIGGER IS BETTER!


This Saturday we’re putting our track where our mouth is by hosting the 2nd annual Bigger Foot Bash Tandem Event.

Starting at 11 a.m., Formula Drift professional Kyle Pollard and more than 30 of the region’s best drifters will be divided up into teams of two and three to showcase their unbelievable skills on PGP’s .082-mile course.

“I like that (PGP is) challenging, but not too challenging. The back section has very fluid lines which allow for some close tandems. It’s a very driver-friendly course for all skill levels,” said the 29-year-old Pollard, who lives in Portland, Ore., and works as a fabricator at DOCrace.

Pollard, who described drifting as “figure skating with cars, except not nearly as boring,” has taken part in several previous events at PGP including last year’s inaugural Big Food Bash. Adding the team element and tandem drifting on PGP’s course was a big success for drivers and fans alike. “In a single pass you’re more focused on obtaining your own desired lined,” said Pollard. “But in tandem — if you are chasing — you’re mirroring the lead car's line while try to stay as close as possible.”

Drifting events at PGP are fun on and off the track and for the Bigger Foot Bash we’ll have live music by Dunjin, food and a beer garden. It costs $15 for spectators to get in and $25 for a ride-along with a drifter (note: those wanting a ride-along will need to find a driver willing to take them; PGP can’t guarantee space).

Last year, the Big Foot Bash “was amazing ... it was really just a bunch of friends hanging out and having the most fun someone could possibly have in one day and shredding tires,” said Pollard.


“PGP is much more interactive with the spectators than what I have seen (at other venues),” Pollard said. “PGP is very up close and personal when it comes to seeing the action on track as well as checking out some of the cars and chatting with the drivers.”

Pollard was introduced to drifting about eight years ago through friends. Like many others, he was hooked from the start and began watching videos online and he attended his competition in 2005. Flash forward to 2010 and Pollard was in his third year competing in a Toyota Corolla at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Wash.
After his impressive performance that year at the Evergreen Drift Pro-Am Pollard received a highly coveted invite to compete in the Formula Drift Pro-Am Nationals in Irwindale, Calif. Pollard received his professional Formula Drift license at Irwindale, and today he’s drifting a 1992 Nissan Silvia K’s.

The popularity and profile of drifting in the region has exploded in the past couple years, but Pollard still knows most of the more than 30 drivers from California, Oregon, Washington and Canada invited to take part in Saturday’s Bigger Foot Bash Tandem Event at PGP. It’s an event he’s had circled on his calendar for some time.

“I look forward to just getting out there with friends, burning up some tires and having a fun relaxing day at one of my favorite tracks in the Northwest.”

Photos (All from PGP Motorsports Park, to see more visit our Facebook page).

On the Web
Visit www.pacificgp.com, become a fan of “PGP Motorsports Park” on Facebook or follow @pacificgp on Twitter.

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

ASA RACING LABOR DAY WEEKEND RESULTS

ASA ADVANCED TESTING BRITISH COLUMBIA LATE MODEL TOUR


Western Speedway (Victoria, BC, Canada)
Korbin Thomas won the Canada 200 on Saturday night. Geoff Morris was second with Jason Terasenko in third. Morris’s second place finish was enough for him to become the first ever ASA Advance Testing BC Late Model Tour champion.
http://www.asaadvancetestingtour.com/

GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY (Elma, WA)

There were two nights of racing over the holiday weekend. On Saturday night, Garret Johnson held off Reece Goetz to win the Ford Focus Midget main event, ending Reece’s streak. Tom Sweatman won in the Hobby Stocks and Ben Callies won in the Hornets.

On Sunday night, Goetz was back in victory lanes as he won the Ford Focus Midget main event. Logan Forler won the 360 Sprints A-Main. Cory Sweatman won in the Hobby Stocks and Shane Turner won in the Hornets.

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

There were two nights of great racing action this past weekend. On Saturday, Dennis Wurtz II won the first and third segments of the 99-lap Late Model Sporsmen feature that was raced in three 33-lap segments. Dan Lowther won the second segment. Melissa Weaver won the Street Stocks. Ben Mathison won in the Legends. Jerry Rice won in the Pro Trucks. Cameron Cotta won the 2011 Legends season championships.

On Sunday, Tyler Bailey won the Late Model Sportsman feature while Chris Fenton won the season championship. Chance Davis won the Junior Stinger feature while Cody Garrett won the championship. Travis Burke won the Sprint Car feature and Jasen Skyberg was crowned the 2011 champion. Jordan Fitch won the Pro-4 Championship and Joe Barton took home the 2011 championship. IP Freely won in the Thunder Dogs.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS (West Valley City, UT)

RMR hosted two nights of racing with events on Saturday and Monday nights. On Saturday, Jim Waters won the Sprint Car feature. Austin Luttmer won the Focus Midgets main event. Tim Fahrner won the Super stock feature as well as the Figure 8 feature. Train Shake Rattle won the Figure 8 Trains.

On Monday, Michael Hale held off Tyler Whetstone and Bryan Wordelman to win the Maverik Modified feature. Barry Egolf won in the Super Stocks. Kori Combs won in the Mini Cups and Joshua Murray won in the Hornets
http://www.rmrracing.com/

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)

Skagit Speedway welcomed the World of Outlaws this past Friday and Saturday night. Craig Dollansky won the 30-lap A-Main on Friday night. Sam Hafertepe Jr. won the 40-lap A-Main on Saturday night to earn his first WoO win and take home a check for $20,000.
http://www.skagitspeedway.com/

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
Brian Poppa won the 2011 Lon Skinner Memorial this past Saturday night. He held off Randy McDaniel and Alex Stanford for the win. Scott Lenz won the A-Main on Friday night.
http://www.sospeedway.com/

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

Yakima Speedway hosted the Labor Day Spectacular on Sunday night. Owen Riddle won the Super Late Model feature event over Shane Mitchell and Mike Holden. Rich Peters won in the Super Stocks. Lucas Valdez won in the Sportsman. Jeff Liebert won in the Pure Stocks. Josh Hamilton won in the Hornets and Josh Aguirre won the Bump to Pass main event.
http://www.yakimaspeedway.us/



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Scenes from the Spokane 200 K&N Pro Series West Race

Pacific Raceways asks King County for help

Pacific Raceways asks King County for help

Tiger Racing’s Paul Brown Stretches His Championship Lead in the Weekend’s Double Header at Infineon Raceway with a Pair of Second Place Finishes

Covina, California (31 August 2011) - Paul Brown once again increased his points lead in the SCCA Pro Racing Pirelli World Challenge GTS Driver’s Championship by finishing second in both races of the weekend at Infineon Raceway. Standing on the second step after Sunday’s race, he marked his seventh podium finish of the season thus far. New team sponsors, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning came on board at Mid-Ohio and the team was also pleased to announce the addition of Luminox Watches at this weekend’s event.


“We’ve been watching how well Paul has done all season and when the opportunity to become involved with a winning team like this came along we jumped at it” said Barry Cohen, founder of Luminox. “In a timed event like racing, where every second counts, it seemed only natural for a watch company to be involved. We’re thrilled to be working with a great group, like the guys at Tiger Racing, and to now be part of their winning team.”


The team was thrilled with the weekend’s race results and when asked to comment, driver Paul Brown said, “We were all looking forward to another good weekend and even though we had the car to win, the focus was to score points and keep our eye on the real prize, the Championship. Going into Rounds 9 & 10, we had one goal in mind and that was to keep it clean, stay out of trouble and finish both races in the best position possible. After leading Sunday’s race, only to lose the lead while managing traffic, was obviously disappointing for the whole team, but overall we’re very pleased with the results.” Brown continued to say, “Unfortunately with multi-class racing, you deal with both faster and slower cars in the other two classes and we are all in our own battles for position. It can be tough to deal with, but it also adds to the drama and excitement for the fans, so we just do what we can.”


Brown leads the GTS Championship with 1249 points, followed by Ben Crosland with 1028, Eric Foss with 1016, Peter Cunningham with 997 and Brad Adams with 757 completes the top five. Ford leads Acura in the Manufacturer’s Championship, 91-48. Be sure to catch the excitement of the past two races when they air on Versus on Sunday, 18 September at 5:30pm EST.


Tiger Racing is proud to be partnered with Luminox Watches, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, K&N Filters, G-Stream, ERP/JRZ, Eibach, Bassani Xhaust, Ford Racing, Baer Brakes, Lucas Oil, Pirelli Tires, Motive Gear, Tremec Transmission, Hawk Performance, Kenny Brown Motorsports and getCondemned. A special thanks to Wellendorf Performance and Skyscraper Brewing Company.


For further driver, team and sponsor information, please contact:
Tiger Racing
Paul Brown, Gen. Mgr.
Tel: 626-967-6796
Fax: 626-967-0446
Facebook.com/TigerRacing

ASA RACING LABOR DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE

ASA ADVANCED TESTING BRITISH COLUMBIA LATE MODEL TOUR

Western Speedway (Victoria, BC, Canada)
The first ASA Advance Testing BC Late Model Tour Champion will be crowned this Saturday night. The Canada 200 is one of the most prestigious Late Model events in British Columbia. The racing excitement will keep you on the edge of your seat! Tom Berrow comes into the event with a two-point lead over Geoff Morris and a six-point lead over Dave Hemrich. Brent Morris is fourth, only 16 points behind Berrow.
http://www.asaadvancetestingtour.com/

GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY (Elma, WA)

There will be two great nights of racing this weekend. On Saturday, the Street Stocks, Hobby Stock Open, Midgets and Hornets will be in action. On Sunday, the Sprints will have a $2,000 to win main event along with the Midgets, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks Open and Hornets in action. Adult admission for each night is $13, Juniors 15-18/Miltary is $10.00, Youths 6-14 is $5.00, Family Pass (2 Adults and up to 4 youths) is $30.00, and Premium ticket is $20.00. Racing starts at 6:30pm each night.
http://www.graysharborraceway.com/

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

Two regional racing tours will bring their record-setting acts to ASA-sanctioned Meridian Speedway for the Labor Day weekend.On Saturday, the Intermountain Pro Trucks presented by Champion Produce run as part of the Project Filter 99 for the NAPA Late Model Sportsman division at the historic quarter-mile paved oval.The NAPA Late Model Sportsman drivers kick off their championship weekend by chasing a total purse of $3,000 in a segment race.Other classes on tap Saturday include the College of Western Idaho Professional Truck Driving Street Stocks and the Domino’s Pizza Legends. Spectacular Drags also will be staged.On Sunday, the SPI Sprintcars — formerly known as the Idaho Sprintcar and Roadster League — runs its championship night at Meridian. Also on Tates Rents Appreciation Night, the NAPA Late Model sportsman division drivers race their season finale.The Project Filter Pro-4s, Jr. Stingers and Thunder Dogs also will compete. The final Westby’s Bike Races for Kids event also will be held.Jerry Rice of Twin Falls, Idaho, mimicked his Pro Football Hall of Fame namesake, and ran to the Meridian track record of 14.808 seconds in the first Pro Trucks series appearance at Meridian in July.Bruce Gillogly of Nampa, Idaho, shattered Bob Bachman’s ISRL track record in the Kuna, Idaho legend’s own racecar the last time the six-cylinder sprinters were in town. Gillogly ran a 13.619 lap.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)

The Super Oval action returns this Saturday night and Monday night at RMR. On Saturday, the Sprints, Super Stocks, Ford Focus Midgets, Figure 8 and Figure 8 Trains will be in action. Racing starts at 6pm. Monday will feature the Doomsday Trailer Races with the Maverik Modifieds, Super Stocks, Mini Cups and Hornets in action along with the famous Trailer race. Racing starts at 6pm. Please visit RMR’s website for prices.
http://www.rmrracing.com/

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)

The World of Outlaws will invade Skagit this Friday and Saturday night. The DAA Late Models will join WoO on Friday and the Hornets on Saturday. Grandstands open at 5pm with Racing at 7pm each night. Please contact the Speedway’s office for ticket information.
http://www.skagitspeedway.com/

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (Medford, OR)
The 16th Annual Lon Skinner Memorial this weekend. The “King of the Dirt” will be crowned with $8,000 to win. Grandstands open at 4:00pm with Racing at 6:00pm. Please visit the track website for ticket information.
http://www.sospeedway.com/

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

The Labor Day Weekend Spectacular is this Sunday with the Akland Irrigation 100. The Super Late Model Challenge Series, Super Stocks, Sportsman, Pure Stocks, Hornets and Bump to Pass will be in action. Gates open at 2pm with Opening Ceremonies at 4pm. Adult admission is $13, Seniors and Students are $11, Kids $5 and under 5 is free with an adult.
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.

Help a good cause and have a blast while doing it with Fund Racing at PGP

At PGP, we feel it’s important for people to give back to the community. We also feel doing it doesn’t have to be boring or hard — all you need to remember is PGP.



Holding an endurance race fundraiser at PGP — we like to call it “Fund Racing” — is a guaranteed way of doing a whole lot of good for a cause while having a whole lot of fun at the same time.



Fund Racing is perfect for a senior project idea, school or church fundraiser, club fundraiser, or choose your favourite personal charitable organization to benefit and PGP will help you every step of the way — from planning to execution.



“You set the date and leave all the fine details to us for an event you won't find anywhere else,” said PGP co-owner Juli Zalud. “It's a big money earner for the benefit of your choice and your guests will have a blast..”



Sounds simple and it is: Raise money AND go racing at the venue twice named one of the region’s Best Destinations in the King 5 Evening Magazine Best of Western Washington contest.



Fund Racing events are all inclusive in that PGP provides all the logistics — the venue, the equipment, and the personnel — maximizing the profitability of your function and reward on behalf of your cause.



PGP’s staff works with you to determine your needs for a productive and memorable event. We assist you with scheduling, choosing the appropriate circuit, race formats and menu(s), and provide advice on additional entertainment and trophies or incentives.



You can be certain no detail is forgotten: PGP Motorsports Park would like to be your partner.



Just ask the Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN) and the SOVREN Guild of Seattle Children’s Hospital, whose second annual fundraiser in July — two hours, 27 teams and 108 racers — raised nearly $50,000 to offset uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Along with racing rain or shine, PGP features a complimentary propane barbeque, tables and chairs, and coolers — everything needed for an enjoyable day of racing and fundraising for groups up to several hundred — and unmatched views of the track from any part of the facility.

For more information on PGP and Fund Racing, please contact our Group Sales Department at 206-390-9858 or email info@PacificGP.com.

Jonathon Gomez Back in Driver's Seat in Spokane

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO (August 31, 2011) Jonathon Gomez, driver of the Heritage Cattle Co./Century Boatland Chevrolet, makes his return to the driver's seat this weekend as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series returns to action at Spokane (WA) County Raceway this Saturday night. Gomez has five starts this season but has not been in his race car since June in Las Vegas.




Instead, Gomez has spent time logging laps in the driver's seat of both his trucking operation in North Dakota and farm equipment in Idaho. The second generation entrepreneur made the difficult decision to step away from racing for the summer and concentrate on the family's growing business operations. But now that the late summer harvests are well under way, he will return to the track for the first of two races to close out the 2011 campaign.



What makes his return special this weekend is that his dad, John Gomez, grew up south of the Spokane area and was stationed at Fairchild AFB (less than two miles from SCR) while serving in the United States Air Force. The Gomez' have a lot of family and friends from the area that will be in attendance Saturday night when the NASCAR K&N Pro Series returns to the fast half-mile for the first time since 1979 (The series did contest a race through the streets of Spokane in 1986).



The hiatus from the race track allowed crew chief Craig Raudman and car chief Blaine Bergen to go through all of the cars front to back restoring them to like brand new. The crew is often forgotten in the headlines, but John Gomez has assembled a top notch crew headed by crew chief Craig Raudman. Raudman has won as a driver and crew chief and is as gifted as anyone in the series. The team will have to rely upon Raudman's experience this weekend as Gomez will visit SCR for the first time.



"I am excited to get back to the track," Gomez said. "I know a lot of family and friends will be there and I know Craig and the team have prepared a car that can win."



Part of the winning combination may well come from Gomez' spotter Dave Reed. Reed, a NASCAR championship winning car owner (with Craig Raudman behind the wheel) has also been a spotter for much of the last 15 years. "Jonathon's a great driver with really good instincts," Reed offered. "I just try to keep him pumped up and let him know what is going one around him. He can absolutely drive the wheels off the car."



The race on Saturday night is scheduled for 200-laps and while 200-laps can give a driver some time to make a move to the front, starting up front is key in the series. "We have been pretty good qualifying the last couple of years," Gomez said. "Qualifying is important but having a car at the end is most important and we feel pretty good about our car."



Jonathon Gomez is supported by Heritage Cattle Company, Century Boatland, J&C Custom Harvesting, United Oil, Modern Machinery, DJ Safety, and Gomez Farms. Jonathon Gomez 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. Gomez has 25 career NASCAR K7N Pro Series starts with five top five and 11 top ten performance with a career best finish of second. For more information on Jonathon Gomez, please log onto his website at http://jonathongomez.com or NASCAR Hometracks.