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(9/6/10)

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Arpin Wins Southern Illinois 100 on DuQuoin Dirt

arpinvlduquoin10.jpg(DuQUOIN, Ill. - September 6, 2010) - Steve Arpin handed Venturini Motorsports its first ever ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards victory on dirt with a convincing performance Monday afternoon in the 58th running of the Southern Illinois 100 at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.

 

Fike Earns Menards Pole On DuQuoin Mile Dirt

fikepoleduquoin10.jpg(DuQUOIN, Ill. - September 6, 2010) - Galesburg, Illinois driver AJ Fike, in his own No. 10 RFMS-Liberty Village Ford, earned the Menards Pole presented by Ansell Monday afternoon at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois. Fike edged veteran Ken Schrader for the pole in the final moments of qualifying, circling the historic one-mile dirt track in 33.130 seconds for an average speed of 108.663 mph. "Everyone on the RFMS-Liberty Village Ford has been working hard all day," said Fike, who won the pole at DuQuoin in '07 and '09. "We've been pretty good all day here in practice. We made a few adjustments for qualifying and they worked. That's two poles in a row for us in here in DuQuoin. We've been really good here in the past. We've just come up a little short every time. Hopefully today will be our day."

 

Arpin Fastest in Practice on DuQuoin Mile Dirt

arpincarshotduquoin10.jpg(DuQUOIN, Ill - September 6, 2010) - Steve Arpin, in the Mike's Hard Lemonade Chevrolet, was fastest in practice here Monday on the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds mile-dirt. Arpin circled the one-mile horse track in 33.611 seconds, an average speed of 107.108 mph.

 

DuQuoin's Dirt 'Magic Mile' Open For Business; Live Timing & Scoring, Live Audio All Day

duquoingatesopen10.jpg(DuQUOIN, Ill. - September 6, 2010) - The day starts early here at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds where ARCA Racing Series rigs are setting up shop for the day in preparation of this afternoon's 58th running of the Southern Illinois 100 on the "Magic Mile" one-mile dirt oval. Live Timing and Scoring and Live Streaming Audio coverage at ARCAracing.com will accompany all on-track activity today including practice from 10-11:00 AM ET, Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell at 12 Noon ET and the race at 2:00 PM ET. Craig Goess leads a very tight championship points battle, five points in front of five-time DuQuoin winner Frank Kimmel, and 10 points in front of Patrick Sheltra in third.

(9/5/10)

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ARCA Heads Home To Toledo; Northwest Ohio Ford Dealers 200 on the Way Next Weekend

toledostart09.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 5, 2010) - The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards returns to its home track next weekend, the half-mile Toledo Speedway in Toledo, Ohio. Just miles from the series' headquarters in Temperance, Mich. and located firmly in a hotbed of Ohio racing tradition, Toledo Speedway serves a reminder of the roots of the ARCA Racing Series.

 

George Looking for 'Blue Ribbon' at DuQuoin

georgecandid2010.jpg(MOORESVILLE, N.C. - September 4, 2010) - As fans trickle through the gates of the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds early Monday, they will be drawn toward the No. 31 white and black machine as it prepares for the Southern Illinois 100 presented by Federated Car Care. For some, the allure of the fair is funnel cake. For others, it's a ride on the Ferris wheel. But for Tim George Jr., it is the celebration of the nostalgia of the rich history of racing on dirt.

(9/3/10)

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Kimmel Seeking Dirt Track Revenge at DuQuoin

kimmelincarspringfield10.jpg(MOORESVILLE, N.C. - September 3, 2010) - DuQuoin's one-mile dirt oval is no ordinary racetrack. Known as the "Magic Mile," it is a place filled with rich racing history. Boasting an impressive list of racing legends among its former winners, the DuQuoin dirt mile's list of champions include names such as Jerry Unser, Fred Lorenzen, AJ Foyt, Rusty Wallace, Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader and nine-time ARCA Racing Series champion, Frank Kimmel.
Rockingham Speedway ARCA American 200 Tickets Now Available Online at RockinghamSpeedway.com

With the championship points battle as close as it is, it's looking more and more like it's going to come down to the final event of 2010 season at Rockingham Speedway Saturday, October 9th. Fortunately, for the first time at the historic high-banked mile oval, tickets for the ARCA American 200 season finale are now available online at RockinghamSpeedway.com.


Dirt Track Ace Sheltra Going For Illinois Sweep; To Visit American Legion Post for 'Toys for Tots'
sheltracarshotduquoinhp.jpg(DuQUOIN, Ill. - September 3, 2010) - Welcome to the Patrick Sheltra school of dirt track racing. And if you're wondering how to powerslide a 3400-lb steel tank around a corner on a mile dirt track, then you may want to consult with Sheltra, who does it as well as anyone, and arguably better than most.

(9/2/10 )

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ARCA: DuQuoin Mile Dirt, A Schrader Racing Tradition

Ken Schrader has three races to compete in before he gets to the 58th Southern Illinois 100 at DuQuoin, Illinois...more

(9/1/10)

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Brent, Impressive Tire Tracks in the Dirt

brentcandidspringfield10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 1, 2010) - Robb Brent has very little dirt track experience. In fact, the Shelby Township, Michigan driver cut his teeth on roadcourses before venturing off into the oval track world in an effort to enhance his career path.

(8/31/10)

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Back to the Dirt: ARCA Set for 100 at Du Quoin

duquoinvl2.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 31, 2010) - The Bill France Four Crown Award - won last week by Joey Coulter (No. 16 Rip It Energy Fuel/Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevrolet) - annually celebrates the variety of tracks competed upon by the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards. Though the official Four Crown schedule saw its completion days ago, the series' surface diversity is far from over for 2010.

(8/30/10)

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Sheltra Back in the Mix as Top Four Separate from Field; News & Notes from Chicagoland

sheltrafinleychico10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 30, 2010) - The separation of four drivers by a mere 25 points atop the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards standings serves as the norm at the beginning of a season, when only one or two races have been completed. After 15 races, however, such a small range among contenders is an indication of major competition.

Marks in Montreal for Nationwide Series Start
markscandidnjmp2010.jpg(MONTREAL, Canada - August 29, 2010) - A sixth-place finish in Friday's Ansell Protective Gloves 150 at Chicagoland Speedway may have been enough for a typical driver in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, but it was just the beginning of the weekend for Justin Marks. Marks will start 28th in today's NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.

(8/27/10)

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Two in a Row: Sheltra Rolls in Ansell Protective Gloves 150; Coulter Hangs On for Four Crown Win

sheltravlchico10.jpg(JOLIET, Ill. - August 27, 2010) - Patrick Sheltra scored a victory for the second consecutive race in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, leading 84 of 100 laps to win the Ansell Protective Gloves 150 by 1.669 seconds over Steve Arpin. Sheltra became the second driver with multiple victories and back-to-back victories this year, joining Arpin.

Ansell Protective Gloves 150
Pos Car Driver
1 60

Patrick Sheltra

2 55 Steve Arpin
3 09

Grant Enfinger

4 44 Frank Kimmel
5 81

Craig Goess

6 32

Justin Marks

7 77 Tom Hessert
8 16

Joey Coulter

9 5

Bobby Gerhart

10 11

Bryan Silas

Pos Driver Points
1 Craig Goess 3665
1 Frank Kimmel 3665
3 Patrick Sheltra 3660
4 Tom Hessert 3645
5 Dakoda Armstrong 3535
6 Justin Marks 3525
7 Mikey Kile 3515
8 Joey Coulter 3355
9 Tim George Jr. 3255
10 Robb Brent 3175

Coulter Leads France Four Crown with One to Go

coultercandidchico10.jpg(JOLIET, Ill. - August 27, 2010) - Joey Coulter (No. 16 Rip It Energy Fuel/Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevrolet) leads the pursuit of the prestigious season-within-a-season Bill France Four Crown Award, which rewards ARCA Racing Series drivers for success on a diverse slate of tracks. The season-within-a-season contest will be decided in tonight's Ansell Protective Gloves 150 at Chicagoland Speedway.
Goess Takes Second Menards Pole Award of 2010
goesspolechico10.jpg(JOLIET, Ill. - August 27, 2010) - Craig Goess became just the second driver this season to win multiple pole awards in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, driving a lap around the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway in 30.380 seconds (177.749 mph) to win the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell. Patrick Sheltra will join Goess on the front row for this evening's Ansell Protective Gloves 150.

 

Roderick Quickest in Final Chicagoland Practice

(JOLIET, Ill. - August 27, 2010) - Casey Roderick may be a newcomer to speedway racing, but that's not the story being told by the final practice chart at Chicagoland Speedway.

Goess Fastest in First Chicagoland Practice

goesscandidchico10.jpg(JOLIET, Ill. - August 26, 2010) - Craig Goess posted the fastest time in last week's ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards test at Chicagoland Speedway, and backed up his leading performance this afternoon by turning a lap around the 1.5-mile oval in 30.842 seconds (175.086 mph) to top the chart in the series' opening practice.

(8/26/10)

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Series Primed to Race at Chicagoland; Live Practice Coverage Today on ARCA Racing Network

modspacecarchico10.jpg(JOLIET, Ill. - August 26, 2010) - Exactly forty cars are entered and preparing at Chicagoland Speedway today for tomorrow's Ansell Protective Gloves 150, the 15th of 20 races on the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule.

Chicago Improvement, Big Picture on Hessert's Mind

hessertcandidnjmp10.jpg(JOLIET, Ill. - August 26, 2010) - Just five points away from the lead in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, Tom Hessert is the closest he's ever been in three full seasons to the top of the standings. In Friday's Ansell Protective Gloves 150, however, lies a major challenge.

Statistically, Chicagoland Speedway is Hessert's worst track on the ARCA schedule. In 2008, Hessert started 21st and finished 30th for owner Andy Belmont in his first race at the 1.5-mile Joliet oval. Hessert improved last year for owner Eddie Sharp, but only to the tune of a 25th-place finish.

Roderick to Make Speedway Debut at Chicagoland

roderickcandidnjmp10.jpg(DAWSONVILLE, Ga. - August 26, 2010) - ARCA Racing Series rising racing star Casey Roderick is set to make the next big step in his racing career this weekend as he takes on the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway in Friday's Ansell Protective Gloves 150.

Roderick, the former Legends champion from Lawrenceville, Ga., enters the race fresh off his first career ARCA victory at New Jersey Motorsports Park on August 15.

But Chicagoland presents a much different challenge than the road course at New Jersey.

(8/25/10)

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Finley Ready for ARCA Return at Chicagoland

(DEWITT, Mich. - August 25, 2010) - Chad Finley, driver of the No. 29 Chevrolet for Brad Keselowski Racing, is ready to return to the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards.

Owens Ready to Return to Driving, Set to Impress
copy-of-img_8184.jpg(CONCORD, N.C. - August 25, 2010) - Alli Owens will make her ninth ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards start of 2010 in Friday's Ansell Protective Gloves 150 at Chicagoland Speedway, and she's hoping it's not her last for this year.
Ansell Efforts Key to ARCA, Chicagoland Success

ansellpg150345.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 25, 2010) - Ansell, the worldwide leader in protective hand wear, will serve as the title sponsor of Friday's Ansell Protective Gloves 150 at Chicagoland Speedway. For the Red Bank, N.J. company, that's just one part of making the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards the place to race. 

Rockingham Speedway Offers "4 for $44" Deal for ARCA Racing Series Season Finale on October 9

(ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - August 24, 2010) - The pursuit of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards championship is as tight as it's ever been, and fans will have the chance to watch the champion being crowned at a great value on October 9 at Rockingham Speedway.

On to Chicagoland: Ansell Protective Gloves 150
arpincandid2010.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 24, 2010) - After nearly one full month since last racing on a speedway, the drivers of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will call on high horsepower this weekend as the series travels to the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. for the Ansell Protective Gloves 150.

(8/24/10)

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ARCA: Chicagoland Up Next

The ARCA Racing Series is back in action Friday at Chicagoland Speedway... more

(8/23/10)

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Hessert Capitalizes on Kimmel's Misfortune to Narrow Margin; News & Notes from Springfield

hesserthelmet10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 23, 2010) - Frank Kimmel led 10 laps in the second half of the Allen Crowe 100 in Springfield, Ill. yesterday, but exited the Illinois State Fairgrounds with an air of regret - much to Tom Hessert's delight.

(8/22/10)

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Sheltra Takes ARCA Victory on Springfield Dirt
sheltravlspringfield10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill., August 22, 2010) - Patrick Sheltra took advantage of an unprotected outside lane on a late-race restart, charged into the lead, and straight into the history books as the winner of the eventful 48th annual Allen Crowe 100 on the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile dirt in Springfield Sunday afternoon.
Arpin Earns Career-1st Pole on Springfield Dirt
arpinpolespringfield10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 22, 2010) - Steve Arpin set the pace during the one-hour practice session this morning on the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile dirt oval in Springfield, and then backed that up by turning the fastest lap during Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell.
Arpin Quickest in Practice on Springfield Dirt
arpincarshot10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 22, 2010) - Steve Arpin set the pace during the one-hour practice session this morning on the one-mile Illinois State Fairgrounds dirt oval in Springfield, Illinois.

 

 

Busy Day on the Dirt; Live Timing & Scoring & ARCA Racing Network Today from Springfield Mile

springfieldopen10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill., August 22, 2010) - The gates are officially open for business as the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards gets ready for the action-packed day ahead at the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile-dirt in Springfield, Illinois.

 

Being Favored Not Enough for Sheltra

sheltracandidin2010.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 22, 2010) - Patrick Sheltra's career as a successful dirt Late Model racer seemingly installs him as a favorite in today's Allen Crowe 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill. As a driver in the top five in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards standings who does not have a single win this season, though, Sheltra hopes to enjoy more than mere pre-race hype.

(8/21/10)

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Darkhorse Cox Always a Threat on Springfield Dirt

coxcandidpocono10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill., August 21, 2010) - August 22nd, 2010 has been circled on Ron Cox's calendar since the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule came out. Cox has been looking forward to the 48th annual Allen Crowe 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile-dirt for nearly a year, and for good reason.

(8/20/10)

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Drivers Laud Series' Diversity as Dirt Calls

silascandid10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 20, 2010) - Bryan Silas has started six races on dirt tracks and 84 races overall in his ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards career, making him among the most qualified to speak on the series' wide range of competition.

 

Messina On Board with Will Kimmel at Springfield

kimmelwillcarspringfield10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 20, 2010) - For all of Frank Kimmel's success at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in recent years, Will Kimmel, the nine-time ARCA champion's nephew, finished eighth last season, a result that edged Frank by one spot in the race results.

(8/19/10)

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Arpin Tops Session, Goess Day at Chicagoland Test

(JOLIET, Ill. - August 19, 2010) - Steve Arpin drove the No. 55 Mike's Hard Lemonade Toyota to the fastest lap in the afternoon session of ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards testing at the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway, but Craig Goess's morning speed held up as the day's fastest. 19 drivers and 20 cars participated.

 

Four Crown Leader Coulter Ready for Springfield

coultercandid2010.jpg(HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - August 19, 2010) - Joey Coulter has but two races of stock car experience on a dirt surface, but the driver of the No. 16 Darrell Gwynn Foundation/Rip It Energy Fuel Chevrolet and leader of the Bill France Four Crown standings feels far more confident than the numbers would suggest.

 

Goess Leads in Morning Testing at Chicagoland

(JOLIET, Ill. - August 19, 2010) - Craig Goess (No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Toyota) drove the fastest lap in the morning test session at Chicagoland Speedway today, steering around the 1.5-mile oval in 30.801 seconds (175.285 mph).

 

Kimmel Banking on Experience at Springfield Mile

kimmelcandid10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 19, 2010) - In the years when Frank Kimmel was averaging seven to eight wins per season in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, the chorus of cheers from the grandstand was equaled, arguably, by a resonant stream of boos. A certain percentage of paying customers seemed to be tired of Kimmel's frequent wins, a common theme in any realm of competition. Now that victories aren't as abundant for Kimmel and the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Ford, the crowd seems to be shifting in his favor - as if rooting for an old warrior to get back on his horse, or in this application, back into Victory Lane.

(8/18/10)

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Northwest Ohio Ford Dealers to Sponsor at Toledo

nwohiofd200.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 18, 2010) - Officials from the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), Toledo Speedway, and the Northwest Ohio Ford Dealers announced today that the 25-location Ford dealer group will act as the title sponsor of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards event scheduled to take place September 11 and 12 at Toledo Speedway.

 

George Prepared with Motivation at a High

georgecandid2010.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 18, 2010) - An unexpected collision near the end of Sunday's Garden State ARCA 150 at New Jersey Motorsports Park relegated Tim George Jr. from a potential first ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards win to just 11th place. To say George is merely prepared to move on and race on the dirt at the Illinois State Fairgrounds is one thing. To add that he's thirsty tells a more complete story.

(8/17/10)

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Fike Hoping to Back Up Top-Five Efforts on Dirt

fikeheadshot09.jpg(GALESBURG, Ill. - August 17, 2010) - A.J. Fike has raced in 10 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards races since 2005. The ARCA Racing Series has featured exactly 10 dirt races in those five years. Those who believe that to be a mere coincidence are advised to think again.

 

Off to the Fairgrounds: ARCA Going to Springfield

springfieldaction09.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 17, 2010) - The allure of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, in addition to nearly 60 years of history as the base for competition for seasoned and developmental drivers alike, includes the wide variety of surfaces the series reaches every year.

(8/16/10)

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Kimmel Atop Points; News & Notes from New Jersey

kimmelincarpocono10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 16, 2010) - Often regarded the unluckiest of numbers, 13 may be a charm for Frank Kimmel and the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Ford in 2010.

(8/15/10)

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Casey Roderick Wins Garden State ARCA 150

roderickvlnjmp10.jpg(MILLVILLE, N.J. - August 15, 2010) - Eighteen-year-old Casey Roderick added his name to the long list of this season's first-time winners in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, winning the Garden State ARCA 150 presented by American Red Cross by 2.889 seconds over Joey Coulter.

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TODAY ON THE FRONTSTRETCH:

Tim George Jr. Dodges Calamity in Practice, Pursuing First Career Win
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Justin Marks Wins Pole for Garden State ARCA 150

markspolenjmp2010.jpg(MILLVILLE, N.J. - August 14, 2010) - Justin Marks set the tone at the top early, and it stuck. Marks completed a qualifying lap on the 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway at New Jersey Motorsports Park in 82.355 seconds (98.355 mph), and his No. 32 Construct Corps Dodge will start from the pole in Sunday's Garden State ARCA 150 presented by American Red Cross.

(8/14/10)

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Marks On Track for Another Road Course Win

markscandidnjmp2010.jpg(MILLVILLE, N.J. - August 14, 2010) - Justin Marks won his first ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race on the road course at Palm Beach International Raceway in February, and his performance in the final practice at New Jersey Motorsports Park may have him in position to win his second race this weekend.

 

Hessert Fastest in Opening New Jersey Practice

(MILLVILLE, N.J. - August 14, 2010) - Tom Hessert, a native of New Jersey and a member of the Drivers Club at New Jersey Motorsports Park, drove the fastest lap in the opening practice at the facility's 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway. Hessert steered the No. 77 Cherry Hill Classic Cars Dodge around the challenging road course in 83.846 seconds (96.606 mph) to edge Justin Marks at the top of the chart.

 

Drivers, Teams Preparing for Garden State 150

njmptechline10.jpg(MILLVILLE, N.J. - August 14, 2010) - 35 cars are entered for tomorrow's Garden State ARCA 150 presented by American Red Cross, the second road course event of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season, and the garage is open at New Jersey Motorsports Park's 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway.

 

Kimmel Ready for Twists & Turns of New Jersey

kimmelcandidsmile.jpg(MILLVILLE, N.J. - August 14, 2010) - There is one type of racetrack that the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards competes on where Frank Kimmel has never gone to victory lane - a road course.  Kimmel looks to end that by bringing his Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion to victory lane Sunday afternoon on the 2.3-mile road course at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). 

(8/13/10)

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Series Standings Showcase Record Competition

armstrongcandid081210.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 13, 2010) - One key statistic promoting the increased competitiveness of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is the total of 11 race winners - 10 of them first-time winners - in 12 events this season. Impressive as that story is, it may not be the most telling.

(8/12/10)

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Brent, Marks Among Favorites at New Jersey
brentcandidpocono.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 12, 2010) - One oft-believed notion is that stock car drivers become too accustomed to oval tracks and frown upon even a mention of road racing. For numerous drivers in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, that's simply not true.

(8/11/10)

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New Jersey Adds Twists and Turns to Four Crown

njmpfrontstretch.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 11, 2010) - The Bill France Four Crown is known for presenting a variety of track types to drivers in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, and this weekend's Garden State 150 presented by American Red Cross at New Jersey Motorsports Park will provide the most divergent contest of all.

 

Hoosier Prepared for Any Condition on Road Course

markscandidmans2010.jpg(MILLVILLE, N.J. - August 11, 2010) - Rain or shine, Justin Marks and the drivers in the Garden State 150 presented by American Red Cross at New Jersey Motorsports Park are going road course racing Sunday afternoon.

(8/10/10)

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60-Year-Old Veteran, Former ARCA Road Course Winner Bob Schacht Enters ARCA Race at NJMP

schachtcandidnjmp.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 10, 2010) - Bob Schacht's ARCA Racing Series driving career spans over four decades. It's also impressive. The 60-year-old driver, in 182 career starts, has 19 series wins among 55 top-five finishes and 92 top-10s. In addition to 16 career poles and 1,887 laps-led in 56 races, the veteran driver has fielded top-notch equipment for a variety of drivers over the years.

 

"On the Road" to New Jersey Motorsports Park

njmpmarks09.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 10, 2010) - In its long history dating back to 1953, the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards has never before featured two road course races in a single season - until now.

( 8/9/10)

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Rain or Shine, ARCA Series Stock Cars are Headed Road Course Racing at New Jersey Motorsports Park
August 14 & 15


Rain or shine, the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is going road course racing at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) Sunday afternoon, August 15th.
 
The third annual Garden State 150 presented by American Red Cross is scheduled to get the green flag at 1:00 p.m. EST regardless of any inclement weather.
 
With the combination of the purpose-built Hoosier 'wet' tire and a commitment from the series to race in the rain if need be, ticket buyers can be confident they'll witness a high-speed, competitive ARCA Series stock car race on the track's 2.25-mile Thunderbolt Raceway road course.
 
In fact, the Hoosier 'wet' tire came into play earlier this year on the Palm Beach Int'l Raceway (PBIR) road course in Jupiter, Florida where Justin Marks, driving for Win Tron Racing in the Construct Corps Dodge, drove to victory lane in a driving rain storm that lasted for most of the event.
 
While the victory was momentous for Marks - his career first - it was arguably even more momentous for the series itself.
The event marked the first time in the 58-year history of the ARCA Series that it competed in the rain when precipitation hit just 20 laps into the event. Steve Arpin, the first to come down pit road for rain tires, triggered the historic moment and the majority of the teams followed Arpin's cue and steered for pit road for rain tires. From there, teams raced in the rain for the next 50 laps before monsoon-like rains engulfed the PBIR course during which series officials stopped the race on lap 70, just five laps shy of the intended mark. Further, just three cautions for nine laps - one of which occurred before the rain - slowed the event.
 
"Based upon the feedback we got from both the teams and Hoosier, we were very pleased with the performance of the new rain tire," commented Joe Wells, ARCA VP of Competition. "The event at Palm Beach was truly a historic day for our series. We are certainly prepared to do the same, if necessary, at New Jersey Motorsports Park."
 
Race winner Marks, a road racing veteran with experience in SCCA regional and national road racing, Speed World Challenge GT Championship, Touring Car, Grand-Am Cup and the Rolex Sports Car Series, also commented on the experience.
 
"It was awesome - great rain tire," Marks explained. "Hoosier has always built a good rain tire. This tire was very consistent. It had great grip. What is great about it is that when you have Hoosier rain tires, you worry about driving the car, finding grip on the racetrack and having good rain racetrack, you never worry about the tire. You never have to worry about driving around on an ill-handling tire. It's just consistent and you know it's going to be there for you."
 
ARCA's Rich Road Course History Dates Back to 1958
Although it was ARCA's first experience racing in the rain, it certainly was not the first road course appearance for ARCA. ARCA made its road course debut in 1958 at the now-defunct Meadowdale Raceway in Carpentersville, Illinois where Fred Lorenzen earned the victory. In addition to Lorenzen, ARCA's road course history holds an elite group of winners including Nelson Stacy (Meadowdale/1960), Curtis Turner (Virginia Int'l Raceway/1962), Elmer Musgrave (Meadowdale/1964), Jack Bowsher (Mid Ohio Sports Car Course/1965), Bob Schacht/St. Louis Int'l Raceway/1986), Ken Schrader (Heartland Park Topeka KS/1991), Darrell Waltrip (Heartland Park/1992), Scott Lagasse, Sr. (Des Moines Grand Prix/1994), John Finger (Watkins Glen Int'l/2001), Justin Allgaier (New Jersey Motorsports Park/2008), Patrick Long (New Jersey/2009) and Justin Marks (Palm Beach Int'l Raceway/2010).
 
New Jersey Motorsports Park has established itself as the most prolific road course in ARCA history by hosting the series event for the 3rd consecutive season in 2010.


To purchase tickets, please visit www.njmp.com or call 856-327-7217.

Children 12 and under are admitted free to every spectator event at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

NJMP media contact: Donald Fauerbach at 856-327-7201 or dfauerbach@njmp.com

Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and nearby Delaware Bay. Directly adjacent to Millville Municipal Airport, NJMP is conveniently located close to Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The well landscaped park includes two world-class road courses (Thunderbolt and Lightning), a motorsports country club known as the Drivers Club with the Finish Line Pub and Breighton Room Restaurant, which are open to the general public, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in America. Entering its third race season, NJMP hosts a number of professional motorsports events and countless club events and track and facility rentals. The 2010 spectator schedule includes return visits by the AMA Superbike Championship, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series, ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX, SCCA Pro Racing with the return of the Trans-Am series, and the Ferrari Challenge. Two vintage race weekends dot the 2010 schedule, plus the inaugural 12 hour SCCA "Devil in the Dark" endurance race, and the inaugural RoadMods "Dirt Modifieds Fast 50" racing series, the first ever racing on a road course for high-powered dirt modified stock cars and three weekends of RallyCar's presentation of European style Rallycross high horsepower fender rubbing racing on a combined paved and dirt-grass-jumps circuit.

For more information on New Jersey Motorsports Park, F1 New Jersey Karting, the Breighton Room and Finish Line Pub, catering and event/wedding/convention services, or to purchase tickets, visit www.njmp.com

 
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Margins Tight at Top; News & Notes from Berlin

goesscandidberlin10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 9, 2010) - Craig Goess (No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Toyota) drove to ninth place at Berlin (Mich.) Raceway Saturday, achieving a top-10 finish for the sixth consecutive race and ninth time overall in the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season.

 

ARCA Drivers Visiting Cedar Point Tuesday

brentcarshotmans10.jpg(SANDUSKY, Ohio - August 9, 2010) - Guests at the world-famous Cedar Point amusement park and resort Tuesday will experience more than the thrill of roller coasters, the awe of stunning exhibitions, and the delights of midway fare. They'll also see the two most recent winners in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards and a driver who's knocking hard at the door for his first victory in 2010.

 
(8/7/10)
 
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Coulter Scores First Victory in Berlin ARCA 200

coultervlberlin10.jpg(MARNE, Mich. - August 7, 2010) - Joey Coulter won the Berlin ARCA 200 at Berlin Raceway Saturday night, beating Patrick Sheltra by 0.768 second in the 200-lap race on the 0.4375-mile oval. The win is Coulter's first in ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards competition.

 

Pos Driver Points
1 Craig Goess 2835
2 Frank Kimmel 2810
3 Justin Marks 2790
4 Patrick Sheltra 2770
5 Tom Hessert 2760
6 Dakoda Armstrong 2755
7 Mikey Kile 2735
8 Tim George Jr. 2510
9 Joey Coulter 2480
10 Robb Brent 2335
Berlin ARCA 200
Pos Car Driver
1 16

Joey Coulter 

2 60 Patrick Sheltra
3 55

Steve Arpin

4 77 Tom Hessert
5 44

Frank Kimmel

6 22

Dakoda Armstrong 

7 25 Mikey Kile
8 27

Michael Simko

9 81

Craig Goess 

10 1

Chad McCumbee

Campbell Takes Menards Pole Award at Home Track

campbellpoleberlin2010.jpg(MARNE, Mich. - August 7, 2010) - Using knowledge only a seasoned local driver could possess, Brian Campbell made the second of his two qualifying laps at Berlin Raceway count, winning the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell for this evening's Berlin ARCA 200. Campbell turned the session's fastest lap in 17.140 seconds (105.018 mph), and will start first in his second ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards start.

 

Tim George Jr. Fastest in Practice at Berlin

georgecandidberlin10.jpg(MARNE, Mich. - August 7, 2010) - Tim George Jr. drove the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Development Chevrolet to the top of the chart in the only practice for tonight's Berlin ARCA 200 at Berlin Raceway, completing a lap on the 0.4375-mile oval in 17.422 seconds (103.318 mph).

George's fastest of 80 laps came late in the session with the team specifically preparing for Menards Pole Qualifying, which begins at 5 p.m. Eastern.

 
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Preparations for Berlin ARCA 200 Under Way

berlinstart2009.jpg(MARNE, Mich. - August 7, 2010) - The field of 34 cars for this evening's Berlin ARCA 200 at the 0.4375-mile Berlin Raceway has entered the garage and preparations have started for the 12th race of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season.

 
(8/6/10)
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Michigan's Brian Campbell Looks to put Short-Track Success to Test in Berlin ARCA 200

By Steve Kaminski courtesy of The Grand Rapids Press
campbellcarshot10.jpg(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - August 6, 2010) - It might look like Zeeland's Don DeWitt is putting a square peg into a round hole. He's not. (Tom De Vette photo)
 

 

Sheltra, Arpin, Kile Visit Holland, MI Police Department Promoting Safety; Plus Notes to Berlin

hollandpolicedrivers10.jpg(HOLLAND, Mich. - August 6, 2010) - In advance of this Saturday's Berlin ARCA 200 at Berlin Raceway, the Holland Police Department hosted its annual Race Day at Family Fare Thursday in Holland, Michigan promoting traffic safety and educate the public on the importance of seatbelt and child restraint use, as well as other traffic safety issues.

 

Points Leader Marks Confident on Short Tracks

markscywinskithiesse.jpg(MARNE, Mich. - August 5, 2010) - ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards points leader Justin Marks carries high hopes into this weekend's 200-lap short track shootout at Berlin Raceway after strong runs at all of the short tracks the series has traveled to this season. Marks, 29, will make his second career start at the 0.4375-mile oval on Saturday night and is eager to get back behind the wheel of the same No. 32 chassis his Win-Tron Racing team prepared for him at Toledo and Mansfield earlier this season.

 
(8/5/10)
 
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Bobby Gerhart Racing Debuts the "Kidd" at Berlin

kiddhs10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 5, 2010) - At 18 years young, Brandon Kidd is already the youngest Late Model winner in the history of Adirondack Int'l Speedway.

The "Kidd" from Syracuse, New York is also preparing to take the next step on his career path with one of the most renowned teams in ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards history.

 

Options Aplenty for Fans Following Berlin ARCA 200

insidearcakimmel.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 5, 2010) - This Saturday, race fans can connect with the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards through the series' online video offering, "Inside ARCA," and over the radio airwaves.

 
(8/4/10)
 
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Top ARCA Stars Appearing Thursday in West Michigan

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 4, 2010) - The drivers of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will perform their craft in Saturday's Berlin ARCA 200 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich., but some of the series' top stars will appear in West Michigan in the days leading up to the 12th race of the 2010 season.

 

Mansfield Winner Gresham Ready for Berlin

(GRIFFIN, Ga. - August 4, 2010) - Over the long history of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, few drivers have taken the series by storm like Max Gresham.

The Griffin, Ga. driver has posted a pole, a win and three top-10 finishes in his first three career starts this season - impressive statistics for any driver - but even more impressive considering Gresham is just 17 years old.

 
(8/3/10)
 
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Mobley, President of ARCA Partner Mo'sGold, Passes Away

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 3, 2010) - Joe Mobley, president of Mo'sGold Automotive Cleaner and Polish, the Official Polish of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards within the ARCA Performance Program, passed away Sunday, August 1, at his home in California.

 

ARCA Continues Strong Showing on SPEED

speed345.jpg(CHARLOTTE, N.C. - August 3, 2010) - The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards continued its record of strong television appearances in 2010 at Saturday's Weis Markets 125 at Pocono Raceway, notching a 0.67 Nielsen Household Rating (515,000 households), a new standard for non-Daytona ARCA races since 2005.

 

Berlin Short-Track Circle Saturday Night

kimmelbowsherberlin09.jpg(MARNE, Mich. - August 3, 2010) - If you look it up in any race publication that contains such information, you'll find that Berlin Raceway is described as a short track oval. It's a short track alright, but the ‘oval' part? - not so much.
 
(8/2/10)
 
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Goess and Kimmel Tighten Points Race As Series Travels to Berlin Short Track Circle

goesscandidpocono2010.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 2, 2010) - Craig Goess (No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Toyota) briefly mentioned disappointment upon finishing third in Saturday's Weis Markets 125 and not backing up his June ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards win at Pocono Raceway, but quickly turned his mood to optimism.

That's no wonder, considering that Goess trimmed his margin in the series standings to leader Justin Marks (No. 32 Construct Corps Toyota) by 20 points.

 
(7/31/10)
 
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Robb Brent Takes First ARCA Victory at Pocono

brentvlpocono10.jpg(LONG POND, Pa. - July 31, 2010) - Robb Brent added his name to the long list of first-time winners in the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season, driving away from the field to win the Weis Markets 125 by 2.844 seconds over Dakoda Armstrong.

 

Weis Markets 125
Pos Car Driver
1 36

Robb Brent

2 22 Dakoda Armstrong
3 81

Craig Goess

4 77 Tom Hessert
5 32

Justin Marks

6 60

Patrick Sheltra

7 44 Frank Kimmel
8 25

Mikey Kile

9 11

Bryan Silas 

10 6

Brandon McReynolds

Pos Driver Points
1 Justin Marks 2675
2 Craig Goess 2645
3 Frank Kimmel 2605
4 Tom Hessert 2555
5 Patrick Sheltra 2545
6 Dakoda Armstrong 2530
6 Mikey Kile 2530
8 Tim George Jr. 2360
9 Robb Brent 2310
10 Joey Coulter 2250

SPEED Extends ARCA Racing Series Coverage to 2011

speed345.jpg(LONG POND, Pa. - July 31, 2010) - Officials from SPEED and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) have announced an extension of the current broadcast rights agreement that calls for a minimum of 10 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards events to be televised on SPEED live and/or same-day delayed in 2011.

 

Weis Markets 125, Special Announcement on Tap

(LONG POND, Pa. - July 31, 2010) - The 11th race of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season will take place today, with the green flag dropping over the Weis Markets 125 at Pocono Raceway at 3 p.m. Eastern. The 50-lap race will be televised live on SPEED and will feature live audio and live timing and scoring on ARCARacing.com.

 
(7/30/10)
 
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Frank Kimmel Wins Menards Pole Award at Pocono

kimmelpolepocono10.jpg(LONG POND, Pa. - July 30, 2010) - Though Frank Kimmel has started 34 ARCA Racing Series races without driving to Victory Lane, he's gone even longer without winning the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell. This afternoon at Pocono Raceway, the nine-time series champion obliterated one of those droughts in classic fashion.

 

Checkmate Marine Joins Will Kimmel, Gibson Racing

kimmelwill59carpocono10.jpg(LONG POND, Pa. - July 30, 2010) - Ohio manufacturer Checkmate Marine has joined Will Kimmel and Mark Gibson Racing, and will sponsor the team's No. 59 Dodge for tomorrow's Weis Markets 125 at Pocono Raceway.

 

Kile, Kimmel On Top of First Practice at Pocono

kilecandid2010.jpg(LONG POND, Pa. - July 30, 2010) - Mikey Kile and Frank Kimmel led the opening ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards practice at Pocono Raceway this morning, replicating the starting front row from the series' last race on the 2.5-mile triangle in June.  

 

Series at Pocono as Goodwill Joins Nick Igdalsky

igdalskybelmont10.jpg(LONG POND, Pa. - July 30, 2010) - The second half of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season begins in earnest today, with practice for tomorrow's Weis Markets 125 at Pocono Raceway taking place at 10:15 a.m. Eastern. Tomorrow's starting field will be set in this afternoon's Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell, scheduled for 1:40 p.m. Audio coverage and live timing and scoring of both events will be featured on ARCARacing.com.

 
(7/29/10)
 
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George Looking to Peak - and Pitch - in the Poconos

georgecandidpbir2010.jpg(LONG POND, Pa. - July 29, 2010) - Following one week off, the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will return to action at Pocono Raceway in Saturday's Weis Markets 125. Tim George Jr., driver of the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Development Chevrolet, will look to improve on his career-best Pocono finish from June - but not before turning his focus to another sport altogether.

 

New Jersey Motorsports Park Hosting Blood Drive

redcross2.jpg(MILLVILLE, N.J. - July 29, 2010) - The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards races at New Jersey Motorsports Park on August 14 and 15, but race fans can take to the track a week early for a worthy cause.

 
(7/28/10)
 
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Championship Contender Craig Goess Headed Back to Pocono, Site of First Series Triumph

goesscandidmans10.jpg(LONG POND, Pa. - July 28, 2010) - If anyone doubted Craig Goess's championship possibilities at the onset of the 2010 season, it's fairly safe to say that the naysayers have been all but silenced. Coming into the late-season homestretch, Goess, driver of the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of NC Toyota for Eddie Sharp Racing, is a man on a mission. Outside of a DNF at Toledo in May, Goess has not finished worse than sixth in his last six outings. Save the sixth place finish at Michigan, a race he nearly won, he's not finished out of the top-five. And, oh yah, he's also second in championship points headed to Pocono Raceway for this Saturday's Weis Markets 125, the same track he earned his career-first victory back in early June.

 

In Prep for Pocono, Coulter Heads Back to the Ballpark; Busy 10-Race Stretch on the Way

coulterpitch.jpg(HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - July 28, 2010) - Second year ARCA Series racer Joey Coulter is set to kick off two straight months of racing with this weekend's Weis Markets 125 at Pocono Raceway. The Miami Springs, Fla. native isn't daunted by such a feat, but rather excited at the opportunity to showcase his talent at some of the most diversified tracks on the circuit.
 
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Donny Lia Among Double Duty Entrants at Pocono

liaheadshot.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 27, 2010) - Donny Lia, once a winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, will drive the No. 55 Toyota for Venturini Motorsports in Saturday's Weis Markets 125, the 11th race of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season. Lia, along with Chad McCumbee and Chase Mattioli, will perform double duty on Saturday at Pocono Raceway, as all three are entered in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race as well as the Weis Markets 125.

 

Max Gresham on Radio Tonight

greshamcandidmans10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 27, 2010) - Max Gresham, winner of the recent ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race at Mansfield Motorsports Park, will talk with motorsports radio host Larry Henry this evening on Henry's weekly show, Pit Pass USA, on the VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network's Power Up Motorsports Channel. Pit Pass USA begins at 8 p.m. Eastern, and can be located on the Web by clicking here.

 
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ARCA: First Half Closes With Stretch Run Nearing
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Johnson Honoring Legion, Participating in Ceremony

johnsoncarshotmis2010.jpg(MOORESVILLE, N.C. - July 26, 2010) - Patriotism is the pillar which supports Jerick Johnson and the No. 76 car of Team Johnson Motorsports, and that will be no more evident than in Lewisburg, Pa. on Wednesday night.

 

Sean Corr Readies Himself for Pocono Return

corrcandidpocono10.jpg(GOSHEN, N.Y. - July 26, 2010) - After over a month off since his last race, Sean Corr now finds himself returning to his "home" track, Pocono Raceway, for Saturday's Weis Markets 125.

 

Drivers, Crew Chiefs Speak on France Four Crown

georgecandidpbir10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 25, 2010) - With August and the four races which comprise the Bill France Four Crown approaching, numerous driver and crew chief combinations from the top of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards standings spoke about their plans and chances to take the prestigious season-within-a-season prize.

 

Mears Last Repeat ARCA Winner at Pocono; Weis Markets 125 Kicks off 10-Race Stretch in 11 Weeks

mearsvlarcain2003.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 25, 2010) - The last time there was a repeat ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards winner at Pocono Raceway was in 2003 when Casey Mears went back-to-back with victories on July 25. The Pocono ARCA 200 was rained out earlier that year in June, so the series returned for a one-day doubleheader in July. Over the years, the list of ARCA Series winners on the storied 2.5-mile triangle in Long Pond, Pa. has been impressive.

 
(7/23/10)
 
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ARCA Opens Second Half with Another Triangle Trip
poconoaction3132.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 22, 2010) - The stretch run in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is just days away, as the July 31 Weis Markets 125 at Pocono Raceway will mark the 11th of 20 races in 2010, thus dropping the green flag on the season's second half and a schedule of 10 races in 11 weeks.
 
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Bill France Four Crown Fills August Summer Calendar; Brent, Leiner Up for the Challenge

springfieldstart2009.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 21, 2010) - The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is renowned for its diverse schedule. From superspeedways to short tracks, from dirt tracks to road courses, drivers are continually challenged on a wide variety of track types and surfaces.
 
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Chaffee Leads Cometic Crew Chief Standings

chaffeecandid10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 20, 2010) - Behind every driver is a successful crew chief, or so the adage goes. Of course, those close to the sport of auto racing understand that it takes even more to put together a successful race program. In fact, without a car owner willing to commit the necessary resources, there is no driver-crew chief combo to begin with.

At the end of the day, it takes all three components, and then some, to make it all happen. While the driver typically receives the lion's share of the headlines, the men and women who steer these 3400-lb ARCA cars understand just how important a crew chief can be to the team's overall success.

 

NX Energy Drink Joins Andy Belmont Racing

mccumbeecarshotmans10.jpg(LEXINGTON, N.C. - July 20, 2010) - NX Energy Drink has joined Andy Belmont Racing and drivers Chad McCumbee and Nick Igdalsky for the remainder of the 2010 season, according to a team release.

 

Series Reaches Halfway; News & Notes from Mansfield Motorsports Park

goesscarshotmans10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 19, 2010) - Saturday's Tim Richmond Memorial 200 at Mansfield Motorsports Park marked the halfway point of the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season, and the intensity is only rising as the season's second half is just 12 days away.

 
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Max Gresham Takes First ARCA Win at Mansfield

greshamvlmans071710.jpg(MANSFIELD, Ohio - July 17, 2010) - Max Gresham had an opening, and had no choice but to take it. Gresham led the final 47 laps at Mansfield Motorsports Park to win the Tim Richmond Memorial 200 in just his third career ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards start.

 

Buescher Wins Pole for Tim Richmond Memorial 200

buescherpoletoledo10.jpg(MANSFIELD, Ohio - July 17, 2010) - Chris Buescher drove a lap of 16.495 seconds (109.124 mph) to win the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell at Mansfield Motorsports Park this afternoon. The pole is the third career and the second of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season for the 17-year-old Texan.

 

Chris Buescher Leads Lone Practice at Mansfield

buescherincartoledo345.jpg(MANSFIELD, Ohio - July 17, 2010) - Though a Texas native, Chris Buescher knows his way around the short tracks of Ohio.

 
(7/17/10)
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Mansfield Open for Business as ARCA Revs Up

mansfieldgarage10.jpg(MANSFIELD, Ohio - July 17, 2010) - The garage is open at Mansfield Motorsports Park, as preparation for the 10th event of 20 in the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season has commenced.

Dirt Ace "Kid Rocket" Comes to Mansfield

richardscandid10.jpg(MANSFIELD, Ohio - July 17, 2010) - Josh Richards, the defending World of Outlaw Late Model Champion, better known as "Kid Rocket", is back in the seat of a Venturini Motorsports prepared car this Saturday for the Tim Richmond Memorial ARCA 200 at Mansfield Motorsports Park.

 

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"Inside ARCA," BAS Network Ready for Mansfield

insidearcahessert10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 16, 2010) - "Inside ARCA," the official pre-race, online video show of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX by Menards, will air Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on ARCARacing.com. "Inside ARCA" is presented by ARCA Nation and hosted by Don Radebaugh.

 

Garage Access A Highlight for Fans at Mansfield

allaccess.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 15, 2010) - Saturday will mark the second annual Tim Richmond Memorial 200 at Mansfield Motorsports Park, as well as the halfway point in the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season. The race is the first - and perhaps only - of the season at the historic half-mile facility.

 

Frontstretch.com Feature: A Sheltra Rebound, More

sheltracandidiowa2010.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 15, 2010) - Frontstretch.com's Bryan Davis Keith asks in his Tim Richmond Memorial 200 preview whether Patrick Sheltra, now second in ARCA Racing Series points, will return to the top of the standings following his first finish outside the top ten in nine races this season.

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HIV / AIDS Awareness & Testing Among Highlight Events for second Annual Tim Richmond Memorial 200 ARCA Race

Mooresville, NC (July 12th, 2010): On June 20th 2009, the ARCA RE/MAX Series visited the Mansfield Motorsports Park for the 1st Annual Tim Richmond Memorial 200. The event paid tribute to NASCAR Legend, Tim Richmond whose successful NASCAR ...

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(7/15/10)
 
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ARCA: Racing Action Returning To Mansfield
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Hitting The Marks

"One of Our Own" - By Justin Marks
markscandidcolumn.jpg(MOORESVILLE, N.C. - July 14, 2010) - I've always been fascinated by the history of the sport of auto racing.  From the time I began driving I've wanted to be an educated competitor that understood the efforts put forth by the people that were instrumental in shaping our sport and making it what it is today. It all started for me when Albert Wyrick, my grandfather, told me stories of what racing was like where he was from in the early days.

 

Bryan Silas Welcomes Baby Boy

silasandsilas2.jpg(STUART, Fla. - July 14, 2010) - ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards driver Bryan Silas and wife Misty became parents of a healthy baby boy, Landon Paul Silas, yesterday at 4:45 p.m. Landon weighed in at nine pounds, five ounces upon birth. The family is resting and doing well at a hospital in Stuart.

Silas, driver of the No. 11 Rockingham Speedway/Palm Beach Grading Ford for owner Andy Hillenburg, is 12th in the ARCA Racing Series standings, and has driven to three top-10 finishes in 2010.


Points Leader Marks Honoring Richmond at Mansfield

marksrichmond.jpg(LAKEVILLE, Minn. - July 13, 2010) - Entering this weekend's ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards event at Mansfield Motorsports Park, Justin Marks has more in mind to honor Tim Richmond than simply entering the race named after the 1981 Daytona ARCA 200 champion and 13-time NASCAR Cup winner.

 

Mansfield Race Evokes Memories of Tim Richmond

richmondvldaytona81.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 13, 2010) - The Tim Richmond Memorial 200, now in its second year, is more than just the 10th event on the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule. It's a chance to remember a classic driver and ARCA winner who is celebrated by many.

 
(7/12/10)
 
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Marks Takes Points Lead; News & Notes from Iowa Speedway

marksincar10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 12, 2010) - Justin Marks (No. 32 Construct Corps Toyota) finished ninth in the Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway on Saturday to achieve the 20th top-10 result of his 50-race ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards career, and in doing so seized the standings lead by 70 points over Patrick Sheltra (No. 60 Recycling Services/Ferguson Pipe Toyota). Marks last led the ARCA Racing Series after the season's fifth race, at Talladega, when he held a 20-point advantage over Steve Arpin (No. 55 Mike's Hard Lemonade Toyota).

 

"Tim Richmond Memorial 200" Set for Saturday at Mansfield

hessertcarin10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 11, 2010) - The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will embrace its short track roots Saturday in the second Tim Richmond Memorial 200 at Mansfield Motorsports Park. The 100-mile event featuring the nationally-touring stock car series will be the first of 2010 at the venerable half-mile facility.

 
(7/11/10)
 
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Tom Hessert Wins Prairie Meadows 200

hessertvliowa10.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 10, 2010) - Tom Hessert took charge early and drove to his first career ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards victory in the Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway, along the way giving Cunningham Motorsports its second win of 2010 and its second consecutive triumph at the central Iowa track.

 

Prairie Meadows 200
Pos Car Driver
1 77 Tom Hessert
2 41 Ty Dillon
3 09

Grant Enfinger

4 22 Dakoda Armstrong
5 88

Matt Crafton

6 44 Frank Kimmel
7 51 Casey Roderick
8 81

Craig Goess

9 32

Justin Marks

10 71

Max Gresham

Pos Driver Points
1 Justin Marks 2040
2 Patrick Sheltra 1970
3 Craig Goess 1940
4 Frank Kimmel 1920
5 Tom Hessert 1900
6 Mikey Kile 1890
7 Dakoda Armstrong 1855
8 Tim George Jr. 1760
9 Steve Arpin 1720
10 Joey Coulter 1695

Ty Dillon Surges to Pole for Prairie Meadows 200

dillonpoleiowa10.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 10, 2010) - Ty Dillon proved to be a chip off the old block at Iowa Speedway this afternoon, driving a lap around the 0.875-mile oval in 23.736 seconds (132.710 mph) to claim the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell for the Prairie Meadows 200. Dillon, the 18-year-old grandson of legendary NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, is the second driver this season to earn the pole in advance of his ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards debut.
Construct Corps Heading Up Oil Spill Cleanup; Jobs Available

constructcorp.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 10, 2010) - Justin Marks, currently second in the ARCA Racing Series point standings, will carry a special message on the hood of his No. 32 Construct Corps Toyota in tonight's Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway. Marks' car will focus on his primary sponsor's current disaster relief efforts. Actively participating in the oil spill cleanup in Southern Louisiana, the Disaster Recovery Team at Construct Corps is providing a team of workers to help tackle the massive recovery efforts.

 
(7/10/10)
 
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Sheltra Drives Day's Fastest Lap in Second Practice

sheltracandidmis10.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 10, 2010) - From his perch atop the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards standings, Patrick Sheltra led the second and final practice in preparation for this evening's Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway.

 

Coulter Tops First Practice at Iowa

coultercarellie10.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 10, 2010) - Joey Coulter picked up where he left off in the last short track event on the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule, taking the No. 16 LiftUpEllie.com/Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevrolet to the top of the practice chart at Iowa Speedway with a best lap of 23.82 seconds (132.242 mph).

 

 

Kimmel Turns 400 at Iowa; Busy Day Ahead; Live Timing & Scoring, "Inside ARCA" at 4 p.m. ET

kimmel400.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 10, 2010) - Frank Kimmel's 400th ARCA Racing Series start today at Iowa Speedway will be no cake walk. The same could be said for each and every team on the grounds this weekend in preparation for tonight's Prairie Meadows 200, live on SPEED at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Today's activities include two practice sessions (11-12:35 p.m.& 2-2:50 p.m. Eastern) followed by Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell at 6:15 Eastern. In addition to all the on-track activity, featured in LIVE streaming audio at ARCARacing.com, "Inside ARCA," today's pre-race show, will be featured in LIVE streaming video and audio at 4 Eastern. Today's Inside ARCA show will include Kimmel, Justin Marks, currently second in ARCA Racing Series points, and today's polesitter. Live timing & scoring for all the on-track activity will be available to all at ARCARacing.com.

 
(7/9/10)
 
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Kimmel and Clement Reunite at Iowa; Gates Open Wide in Prep for Prairie Meadows 200

kimmelclementvlduq2002.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 9, 2010) - The gates are open at Iowa Speedway, and so are the history books in preparation for nine-time ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards champion Frank Kimmel, who will make his 400th career series start here at Iowa.

The momentous occasion will also mark the reunification with Kimmel's longtime car owner/Iowa native Larry Clement, who will serve as Kimmel's spotter for Saturday night's Prairie Meadows 200, live on SPEED at 9:00 PM ET. Clement spotted for Kimmel during each of Kimmel's nine titles. After 11 seasons together, the two parted ways following the 2007 season.

 

Drivers Scheduled to Sign Autographs in Iowa

autographsiowa09.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 9, 2010) - Points leader Patrick Sheltra, Michigan winner Mikey Kile, Steve Arpin, and Frank Kimmel lead the list of ARCA Racing Series drivers that will sign autographs for fans tonight at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, Iowa.

 

Looking Forward in 2010: Patrick Sheltra

patrick_sheltra_lf_vid.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 8, 2010) - The final installment in the ARCARacing.com video series "Looking Forward" - which has reviewed the seasons and presented the outlooks for the top drivers in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards - features points leader Patrick Sheltra, driver of the No. 60 for Sheltra Motorsports.

 

Frank Kimmel's Countdown to 400: The Moments that Made The Legend

kimmeldistant.jpg(July 8, 2010) - What makes Frank Kimmel a racing legend is more than his nine ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards championships or his name being atop the ARCA Racing Series record books. It is not the tangible accomplishments that have built the man. What makes Frank Kimmel a legend is the legacy he will leave behind, and the reputation he has built for himself. It is that he captures what the ARCA Racing Series is all about.

 
(7/8/10)
 
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Coulter Racing to "Lift Up Ellie" at Iowa

coultercarellie10.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 8, 2010) - With the drop of the green flag on this weekend's Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway, ARCA sophomore driver Joey Coulter will be racing for the win in remembrance of Ellie Potvin. To mark the occasion, the Miami Springs, Fla. native will use his car as a memorial to not only Ellie, but also her entire family and their Lift Up Ellie dedicatory website: LiftUpEllie.com.

 

Patrick Sheltra to Honor Matt Hawkins Saturday

hawkinsvliowa08.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 8, 2010) - ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards points leader Patrick Sheltra will return to Iowa Speedway this weekend for Saturday night's running of the Prairie Meadows 200 with a strict agenda.

 

Arpin Chasing Dream, Giving Way to Richards at Mansfield

arpinlemonadecandid.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 7, 2010) - A primary focus for drivers in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is career advancement, and Steve Arpin is the latest to achieve success with that model.

 
(7/7/10)
 
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Looking Forward in 2010: Justin Marks

justin_marks_lf_vid.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 7, 2010) - Justin Marks predicts that four or five drivers could be in the championship hunt come the season finale at Rockingham Speedway in October. "Top-10s every week," he says, will be the key to staying competitive as the second half of 2010 approaches. It's a good thing he's finished in that upper class six of eight times this season.

 

RCR Development Team Coming with Two Car Effort at Iowa; Introducing Ty Dillon in ARCA Debut

dillontycandid.jpg(NEWTON, Iowa - July 7, 2010) - One year ago, Austin Dillon drove Richard Childress Racing's No. 31 Chevrolet to a second-place finish in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards at Iowa Speedway, working his way through the field after starting 30th with a provisional. Saturday's Prairie Meadows 200 marks RCR's second ARCA Racing Series appearance at Iowa Speedway, but this time around, the 41-year-old racing organization will have two drivers competing for the win. In addition to fulltime series competitor Tim George Jr., Ty Dillon will make his ARCA Racing Series debut this weekend.

 

Kimmel Carrying Special Paint Scheme for "400"

kimmelmenardsansellscheme3.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 7, 2010) - When Frank Kimmel rolls into Iowa Speedway to make his 400th ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards start Saturday, he'll do so with a never-before-seen design.

 

Arpin Leads in Aaron's Lap Leader Award

specialawardsponsors10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 6, 2010) - In order to win races, you must lead laps. And that's exactly what Steve Arpin has done in 2010.
 
 
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Kimmel Appearing at Four Iowa Menards Stores

kimmelautographsiowa2009.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 6, 2010) - Just days from making the 400th start of his legendary ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards career, Frank Kimmel will appear at four Menards stores in Iowa to meet with the fans who have supported him for two decades in the series.

 

Looking Forward in 2010: Mikey Kile

mikey_kile_lf_vid.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 6, 2010) - Mikey Kile is on a hot streak, having taken his first career ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards pole (Pocono) and his first career win (Michigan) in back-to-back weeks in June. In the latest installment of the ARCARacing.com video series "Looking Forward," Kile discusses what he needs to do to keep the momentum rolling as the 2010 season's midway point approaches.

 

Frank Kimmel's Countdown to 400: His Family's Hero

kimmelcandidmis10.jpg(July 6, 2010) - Webster's Dictionary defines "hero" as "a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities." Frank Kimmel perfectly defines the word hero. He's admired, respected, looked up to, and full of talent.
 
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Ken Schrader / Kevin Harvick Inc. Iowa Speedway Advance

Ken Schrader Advance: Iowa Speedway No. 2 Grange Insurance Chevrolet Silverado NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race 10 of 25 Lucas Oil 200 WELCOME TO THE TEAM: This weekend, Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) will welcome new sponsors on both Truck Series entries at Iowa Speedway. While Ron Hornaday will sport the colors of Karl Chevrolet, Ken Schrader returns to the driver's seat of the No. 2 with Premier Chevy Dealers on board. Premier Chevy Dealers is a collaborative of central Iowa Chevrolet dealers which includes Karl Chevrolet. MAKING AN APPEARANCE: Ken Schrader and Ron Hornaday will be making several appearances throughout the weekend in support of their partnership with Premier Chevy Dealers and Karl Chevrolet. Both drivers will participate in an ...

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Arpin Embracing Dirt Track Roots in Minnesota

aprin_steve_2009.jpg(CONCORD, N.C. - July 5, 2010) - Steve Arpin has been successfully climbing the ranks in his racing career since he first got behind the wheel of a go-kart. Even at 26, with his dream to race in the highest levels of stock car racing becoming reality, Arpin has not forgotten his motorsports roots - dirt racing in Minnesota.

 

Looking Forward in 2010: Frank Kimmel

frank_kimmel_lf_vid.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 4, 2010) - What's on Frank Kimmel's mind as he moves into a milestone ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards start? Kimmel chats about what's to come in 2010 in the latest installment of ARCARacing.com's video series, "Looking Forward."

 

James, a July 4th MARC/ARCA Winner in '58

jamesbobcandid.jpg"On This Day in......"
(CANFIELD, Ohio - July 4, 2010) - On Independence Day, July 4, 1958, World War II veteran Bob James drove to victory lane in the 100-lap MARC/ARCA race on the Canfield Speedway fairgrounds half-mile dirt.

 

Matt Crafton Enters Prairie Meadows 200

craftonheadshot10.jpg(MOORESVILLE, N.C. - July 3, 2010) - Matt Crafton will make his second career ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards start on Saturday, July 10, driving the Kimmel Racing No. 88 Messina Wildlife Management/Menards Ford Fusion in the Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway.

 
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Frank Kimmel's Countdown to 400: The Moments that Made Him A Champion

kimmelwithdadcheckers.jpg(July 2, 2010) - Frank Kimmel has learned many lessons throughout his career in racing, but none have stuck with him as much as the one his father, Bill Kimmel Sr., taught him: "You have to finish the race."

 

ARCA Winner Clauson Leads Entries for July 2 USAC Event at Toledo

clausonvlgw07.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 1, 2010) - Bryan Clauson, whose six-race career in the ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards includes one win at Gateway in 2007, will lead the list of entries as Toledo Speedway prepares for tomorrow's open-wheel doubleheader featuring the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car and USAC Mopar Midget Series.
 

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Now for the reason for creating this site
 
This site was created by me because of frustations with other internet service providers, and is for the use of anyone who's interested in anything about NASCAR. 
 
  However,over time I hope to add other auto racing news,from other auto racing series / venues ,in the hopes of having something here for everyone to enjoy.
 
Now for a little bit about me ,
 
 
I'm Joe,from New Jersey. I've lived in the Garden State for most of my life.  It's also where I've been fighting,to get a major NASCAR track built somewhere in the NYC/NJ area for many years now.
I am also "foot soldier" / bill collector for the electric company.So I do work days. Therefore the best time to check for any updates is after 8 pm,on weeknights.  But just about any time on weekends !!!
My favorite current driver : KASEY KAHNE
I'm also a fan of :Martin Truex Jr. ( Hey ! He's a "Jersey Guy" !!! I was rooting for him since I first saw him racing .and winning,as a 17 year old,in the modified division at Wall Stadium ( now known as Wall Speedway ) !!!
My favorite all time driver : "Awesome Bill From Dawsonville" ... BILL ELLIOTT !!!
Needless to say .My favorite car owner is fellow "Jersey Guy"...Ray Evernham
My favorite NASCAR Track : Dover
My favorite local tracks : Wall Speedway (paved),and New Egypt Speedway (dirt)
 
My favorite actors/actresses : Tom Hanks, John Wayne,Kiefer Sutherland ,Catherine Zeta-Jones,Rene Zellweiger
 
My Favorite movies : Star Wars ( all 6 of them),
Lord of the Rings (ALL OF THEM),
Gone With the Wind,
Fort Apache,
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon,
The Longest Day,
Saving Private Ryan.
Zorro (especially the Antonio Banderas ones !)
Batman ( the ones with Michael Keaton,and Christian Bale ! The rest of them...blech !)
 
Favorite TV shows :
MASH !!!
Cheers,
Seinfeld,
Bones
 
House
 
24 !!!  (Always,and forever !!!)
 
Fringe !!!
 
and what ever happened to...
 
" V " 
 
Favorite all time master sleuth :
Sherlock Holmes !
 
Favorite Comedy Routine :
"Who's on First ? "
Needless to say my favorite comedy team is ....
Abbott & Costello !!!
 
My other interests other than NASCAR :
My family
The New York Yankees ( I was BORN a Yankee fan !!!)
The New York Giants
The New Jersey Nets
The New York Knicks
The Hawthorne Caballeros "all age" & Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Golden Knights Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
The Bayonne Bridgemen Alumni Drun & Bugle Corps
The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps (formerly of Garfield NJ.Now they currently are based in Allentown,Pa.)
Do I give you the impression that I also love Drum & Bugle Corps? I could go on with the many corps that I really enjoy !
I was a snare drummer in high school !
 
I truly hope that you enjoy visiting my site. I also hope that you will come back often,and that you tell your friends & family about it.
 
P.S.
As I type this ( Nov.25,2006). My current 1/24 scale NASCAR diecast car collection is @ 175 + cars !!!
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