RMCS Opens at Magic Valley This Weekend

BOISE, ID (May 2, 2013)- The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series will open up its tenth season of competition this weekend at the Magic Valley Speedway located outside Twin Falls, Idaho. The race will be the first of five events on three race weekends for the popular Late Model touring series at MVS this season. Bruce Quale 2012 RMCS Champion. Bruce Quale of Twin Falls, Idaho is set to defend his 2012 series championship against long-time rival and 2011 champion Steve Jones and a host of other competitors who eye the top prize. Quale notes that repeating as champion may be more difficult then winning the first. "All eyes are on you every race," Quale said. "But at the same time a lot of the pressure is off. We have high expectations for the season but so does everyone else." One of those drivers who is solely focused on the championship is Meridian Speedway icon and multi-time champion John Nesmith. Nesmith plans to attack the 2013 schedule with everything he has in pursuit of the series championship. He recently purchased a brand-new car for his title run and will team with and mentor up-and-coming racer Dennis Brodigan. "I had a lot fun racing last year and I still have the desire to race and win," Nesmith said. "When I retire from racing I do not want any regrets, so we are focused on winning races and the championship this season. I have always loved racing at Magic Valley; its a track that is technical and fun to drive." 16-yr old Hannah Newhouse joins the RMCS in the TMS #61 entry. Making the move up to the RMCS this season is local fan favorite Hannah Newhouse. The 16-year old will contest the full schedule this season in hopes of claiming the A-1 Heating and Air Conditioning rookie title driving the familiar blue #61 Thompson Motorsports entry. Returning the the series full-time in 2013 is James Wulfenstein out of Nevada. "Wulfy" as he is affectionately called is a former two-time champion at The Bullring and has started 27 career RMCS races. Also making the long-tow this season is Bobby Hirschbock out of Northern California who will also battle for rookie-of-the-year honors driving for Tom Gable in the #15 Tire Factory car. Other drivers expected on Saturday night include multi-time series winner Jonathon Gomez from Buhl, Tyler Bailey (2012 Rookie-of-the-Year), Trevor Cristiani, local driver Morgan Rasmussen, and Joe Miller out of Utah. Returning to the series as a sponsor in 2013 is Thompson Motorsports. The local race shop supplies parts, fabrication, and technology to racers at all levels and will award $200 per race to a competitor who claims the Fast Time Award and goes on to win the race. Other sponsors returning this season offering special awards include CarbonX, Sharp Powder Coating, Century Motorsports & Marine, Longacre Racing Products, and A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning. MVS has hosted 33 series events since 2004 with former racer Bobby Latham scoring four victories, Jonathon Gomez claiming three wins and 14 other drivers scoring at least one win each. Two-time champion Dave Minegar is the track record holder with a quick lap of 14.216 seconds/84.238 mph around the tricky 1/3-mile paved oval. The RMCS utilizes a racing format not found in ANY other regional touring series around the country. The RMCS inverts up to the top 20 from qualifying putting the fast qualifiers at the back to start each race. This format ensures race fans see what they paid for and that is passing. Each driver is awarded three points per position gained in the event. Points are also awarded for qualifying and heat race finishes. Through the history of the series, the winning driver has averaged a 15th place starting position. To ensure competition, the RMCS pays it purse based on total point accumulation for the event and provides several special performance awards at each race. The series is supported by a great family of sponsors including: CarbonX, Century Boatland/Century Motorsports, Project Filter, ESI, A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning, Sharp Powder Coating, Five Star Racing Bodies, Hoosier Racing Tires, Thompson Motorsports, Frank's Radios, Longacre Racing Products, Performance Solutions, Kidd's Performance and Dyno, Joes Racing Products, PPG Paint, Circle Racing Wheels, DJS Sports Marketing, and Mike Minegar's Auto Body. CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series 2013 Race Schedule Saturday, May 4 - Magic Valley Speedway Saturday, May 18 - Rocky Mountain Raceways Friday, June 14 - Magic Valley Speedway Saturday, June 15 - Magic Valley Speedway (Non-Points $10k top prize 200-laps) Saturday, July 6 - Rocky Mountain Raceways Friday, July 26 - Meridian Speedway Saturday, July 27 - Meridian Speedway Friday, August 9 - Magic Valley Speedway Saturday, August 10 - Magic Valley Speedway Saturday, September 7 - Rocky Mountain Raceways

About The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series  The CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series is a regional touring series that allows all competitors to race and gain experience on different types of racetracks. It is a high-quality professional racing series that offers maximum opportunity at an affordable price serving the intermountain West. The motto of the series is to "Race Hard and Have Fun!" For all the latest news and information regarding the CarbonX Rocky Mountain Challenge Series log on to our website at www.rmcsracing.com. About CarbonX   CarbonX® non-flammable fabrics offer the best level of fire and heat protection in flame-resistant clothing for the most extreme conditions. Based on patented blends of oxidized fibers, CarbonX is the only fabric able to withstand the direct flame of a blow torch without melting, igniting, or burning-even when exposed to the flame for up to 20 times longer than the leading competition. CarbonX flame-resistant fabrics also retain this level of persistence and protection against molten metal and arc flash, leaving it as the only choice for professionals working in conditions where safety matters most. Our non-flammable fabrics can be found in flame-resistant clothing for industrial, fire, motorsports and tactical industries, although its uses in safety are endless. CarbonX FR fabrics are the non-flammable fabrics that save lives-accept no substitute. Log onto www.carbonx.com  for full details.

ASA RACING SCHEDULE: APRIL 26-28, 2013‏

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)
1/4-Mile Asphalt Oval
Divisions:             Winged Sprints; Sprints; Late Models; ASA Modifieds; Super Stocks; B Modifieds; Pro 4s; Street Stocks; Mini Stocks; Hornets; Legends; Stingers; Thunderdogs
April 27    
Scheduled:             Hornets; Thunderdogs
Time:                        Gates open at 4:00 PM; Racing at 6:30 PM
Of Interest:             Fans, racers and track management pay tribute to the late Art “The Animal” Heath during Saturday’s Hornet Enduro 200 that is limited to 84 entries. The Nampa, ID-based Heath died in a car
                                   accident last December and was known for driving Ford Escorts emblazoned with the No. 84 throughout his championship career as a Hornet driver at Meridian Speedway.
Web:                      www.meridianspeedway.com
Facebook:               www.facebook.com/meridianspeed

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)
3/10th-Mile Clay Oval
Divisions:            410 Sprints; 360 Sprints; Sportsman Sprints; Outlaw Tuners; Hornets
April 27
Scheduled:           410 Sprints; 360 Sprints Sportsman Sprints; Outlaw Tuners
Time:                     Gates open at 5:30 PM; Racing at 7:00 PM
Of Interest:        Prior to the season opener Skagit Speedway announced that changes were coming to its Outlaw Hornet Division with the biggest changes being a re-styling to the cars and a name change to
                                the Outlaw Tuner Car Class with the rebranding coming from the popular drifting events and is also the reference made when referring to the custom high performance street cars.
                               “If you ask a 17 year old what a Hornet is, he will probably tell you it is something that stings you, ask him what a Tuner Car is and he will know exactly what you are talking about," said
                                promoter Steve Beitler, “We have made several changes the past couple years to focus on attracting the younger crowd into racing and attending the races. The change will be big for this
                                class since most of the under-25 crowd can relate to the Tuner Car brand."
                               The Tuner cars will be allowed to put an aftermarket wing/spoiler on the rear of the cars. They will also be allowed to add a ground-effects package including lowered side skirts and a front
                               lower spoiler around the grill and front bumper area.
Web:                     www.skagitspeedway.com
Facebook:          www.facebook.com/skagitspeedway?fref=ts

SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY (White City, OR)
.333-Mile, Semi-Banked Clay Oval
Divisions:          Modifieds; Pro Stocks; Super 4s; Sprint Cars, Mini Stocks; Dwarf cars
April 27
Scheduled:         Modifieds, Dwarfs, Mini Stocks, Street Stocks, Hornets
Time:                    Gates open at 4:00 PM; Racing at 6:00 PM  
Web:                     www.sospeedway.com
Facebook:         http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Oregon-Speedway-Community/148453468499496?ref=ts

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 @ASARacing.
You can also look for the nearest ASA Member Track, get the weekend schedule, ASA Series information right on your smartphone by downloading the ASA Racing App for the iPhone and Android phones for free.  Just search for ASA Racing on iTunes and the Android Market and get the app today for FREE!
The American Speed Association started as a single racing series in 1968 and is a fast growing racing sanctioning body today. The ASA Member Track program sanctions dirt and asphalt short tracks along with road courses around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information call (386) 258-2221, or send an email to info@asa-racing.com. The latest news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA can be found by visiting www.ASA-Racing.com.



ASA RACING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 19-21‏

 

 

 

MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)
1/4-Mile Asphalt Oval
Divisions:             Winged Sprints; Sprints; Late Models; ASA Modifieds; Super Stocks; B Modifieds; Pro 4s; Street Stocks; Mini Stocks; Hornets; Legends; Stingers; Thunderdogs
April 20
Scheduled:            Winged Sprint Cars; Sprint Cars; Super 6s; ASA & B Modifieds; Hornets
Time:                       Gates open at 4:00 PM; Racing at 6:30 PM
Of Interest:           One week after opening its 2013 season with stock cars, Meridian Speedway opens its sprint car season this weekend… Meridian’s Bike Races 4 Kids program returns in
                                 2013 and feature three race groups – Tykes, Trikes and Training Wheels (6 and under); Bikes (7-11); and Bikes (12 and over) – with races starting at 6 PM
Web:                    www.meridianspeedway.com
Facebook:             www.facebook.com/meridianspeed

 

 

 

SKAGIT SPEEDWAY (Burlington, WA)
3/10th-Mile Clay Oval
Divisions:             410 Sprints; 360 Sprints; Sportsman Sprints; Outlaw Tuners; Hornets
April 20
Scheduled:           410 Sprints; 360 Sprints Sportsman Sprints; Outlaw Tuners
Time:                     Gates open at 5:30 PM; Racing at 7:00 PM
Of Interest:        This weekend’s events at Skagit Speedway mark the track’s 59^th season… Track upgrades during the off-season including a redesigned infield,
                                expanded pit area, longer car push-off and entry area outside Turn 3.
Web:                      www.skagitspeedway.com
Facebook:           www.facebook.com/skagitspeedway?fref=ts

 

 

 

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 @ASARacing.
You can also look for the nearest ASA Member Track, get the weekend schedule, ASA Series information right on your smartphone by downloading the ASA Racing App for the iPhone and Android phones for free.  Just search for ASA Racing on iTunes and the Android Market and get the app today for FREE!
The American Speed Association started as a single racing series in 1968 and is a fast growing racing sanctioning body today. The ASA Member Track program sanctions dirt and asphalt short tracks along with road courses around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information call (386) 258-2221, or send an email to info@asa-racing.com. The latest news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA can be found by visiting www.ASA-Racing.com.

Skagit Speedway Event‏

ASA RACING SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 12-14, 2013

Yakima will be hosting the 47^th Annual Apple Cup, the region’s oldest late model race that features a who’s who list of winners and participants over the years. The two-day show will also feature Legends, Pure Stocks, Sportsman and Street Stocks.



MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY (Meridian, ID)

April 13

Divisions:         Late Models; Pro-4s, Super Stocks; Street Stocks; Mini Stocks; Jr.

                         Stingers.

Time:                Gates open at 4:00 PM; Racing at 6:30 PM

Admission:       Adults - $10.00; Seniors (62 & up) - $7.50; Military ID - $7.50;

                         Kids (7-11) - $6.00

Web:                  www.meridianspeedway.com

Facebook:          www.facebook.com/meridianspeed

YAKIMA SPEEDWAY (Yakima, WA)

April 13

Divisions:         Super Late Models; West Coast Street Stocks Series; Hobby

                         Sportsman; Pure Stocks; Legends

Time:                Racing at 12:00 Noon

Admission:       Adults - $15.00 (two day pass - $35.00); Senior & Military (active

                         & retired with ID) - $10.00 (two day pass - $25.00); Students –

                         $10.00 (two day pass - $25.00; Children –$5.00 (two day pass

                         ($10.00)

 

April 14

Divisions:         Super Late Models; West Coast Street Stock Series; Hobby

                         Sportsman; Pure Stocks; Legends

Time:                Racing at 1:00 PM

Admission:       Adults - $25.00 (two day pass - $35.00); Senior & Military (active

                         & retired with ID) - $20.00 (two day pass - $25.00); Students –

                         $20.00 (two day pass -$25.00) Children – $5.00 (two day pass –

                         $10.00)

Web:                  www.yakimaspeedway.us

Facebook:          www.facebook.com/YakimaSpeedway?ref=ts

 

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 @ASARacing.

 

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

 

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