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(3/6/10)

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LOOKING BACK A BIT: 03/05/10 with Phil Smith                                                                                                                                            LOOKING BACK A BIT

Thirty five years ago in 1975, the NASCAR Modifieds made their annual spring trek to Martinsville for a 250-lap event. Bugsy Stevens in the Koszela No.15 took the win over Ronnie Bouchard, Jerry Cook and Mike Loescher. A horrific fire on the front stretch marred the day when Brian Ross in the Bob Garbarino Mystic Missile was rear ended by a bumper-less car driven by Melvin Chilton. Chiltons bare frame rail tore into Ross' fuel cell and ignited the fuel. Flames raged as high as the grandstand roof but luckily Ross emerged unhurt. To add insult to injury, when fire crews arrived on the scene, the fixture that was supposed to dispense the purple-K wouldn't work and the fire had to be extinguished with water and hand held extinguishers....full story    Looking Back archive

HEART CONDITION by Rev. Don Rivers                                                                                                                                       RACING WITH JESUS MINISTRIES

We all have wondered now and again if someone’s heart was in their effort. Sometimes the passion just isn’t there. The condition of our heart is more important than we think. Do we have a heart condition? Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We continue to hang out at Jacob’s well with the lady we met there. Have you ever noticed how Jesus can get right to the heart of things? He knows what we really are feeling, not just what we let everyone else see. He knows what is in our heart. There are times when we can tell someone’s heart isn’t in it. Most racers live with their emotions out on their sleeve....full story    RWJM archive

(3/5/10)

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LI NEED FOR SPEED - RIVERHEAD - 1980S LI NEED FOR SPEED This week on LI Need For Speed, Kevin Bacik and Ricky Miller travel back in time to the 1980s at Riverhead Raceway, with interviews with Tom Baldwin, Charlie Jarzombek, Fred Harbach, and more. LI Need For Speed airs on Woodbury Cablevision Channel 115, Sundays at 12 noon. For more information call Kevin Bacik at 631-592-2995 or e-mail him at KvBac1@aol.com.

NEW PIT GATE OPENING AND START TIMES IN 2010 RIVERHEAD RACEWAY During the recent Riverhead Raceway Competitors' Winter Meetings teams that participate in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Barbara & Jim Cromarty's quarter mile facility were notified of new pit gate opening and start times for 2010. Riverhead will open for its 61st year of stock car racing with a doubleheader weekend May 1st and May 2nd. [Full Story] [Safelite Auto Glass Signs On With Riverhead's Modifieds]

(3/4/10)

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NEW SPONSORS BOLSTER MRS CONTINGENCY PROGRAM                                                                                                    MODIFIED RACING SERIES

With the recent announcement of a new title sponsor, Bob Valenti AutoMall.com for the 2010 racing season, Modified Racing Series officials have disclosed two new companies will also be involved with the Northeast’s premier racing series. Connecticut Trailers Inc, and Basement Systems, have come on board in support of the series contingency program for the new campaign. Connecticut Trailers Inc. has been in the business of selling trailers since 1997. Located in Bolton, the company has grown to become the largest supplier in the northeast shipping trailers across the nation....full story

NASCAR AMENDS POINTS SYSTEM FOR MODIFIED TOURS                                                                                     NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOURS

NASCAR has announced that its Modified touring divisions will now award bonus points for its races, starting this weekend with the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In order to reward drivers for running up front and to provide a further incentive to race for the lead, NASCAR has instituted lap-leader bonus points for the first time to the Whelen Modified and Whelen Southern Modified Tours.  “This will bring the two Modified divisions in line with NASCAR’s three national series, and all other touring series, which already award lap-leader bonus points,” NASCAR Director of Touring Series Richard Buck said. “With one scoring system across the board, this is a positive move for the competitors and fans.”....full story

NASCAR WHELEN SOUTHERN MODIFIED TOUR NEWS & NOTES: ATLANTA                                                                                             NASCAR WSMT

• Tour Ready To Get Rolling At Atlanta    • Myers Focused On Elusive Championship • Top-Flight Field Expected For Season Opener Spotlight Shines At Atlanta For Southern Modified Season Opener When The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour begins its sixth season of competition Friday night, it will bring its exciting brand of short-track racing to the big stage: the quarter-mile oval at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It will be the first time the tour races at one of NASCAR’s oldest tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series calendar — Atlanta is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season — and the inaugural visit will be part of the Georgia Power Pole Qualifying Night.....full story    statistical advance

A NEW LOOK FOR THE TRUE VALUE IN MODIFIED RACING by Denise DuPont                                                                           THECHROMEHORN.com

On Saturday, February 27th, the Modified Racing Series (MRS) officially announced that an agreement had been reached with Bob Valenti Automall.com as the title sponsor for the series 2010 race season. An MRS meeting was held at the First Annual Racer’s Expo at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA. Thanks to sponsors such as Viveiros Insurance and Hoosier Racing Tires, attendance was free for fans, drivers, mechanics and race teams alike. There were approximately 100 people present for the MRS meeting. Once again this year, series founder, Jack Bateman, facilitated the meeting with the series team members supporting him....full story by Denise DuPont

BOB VALENTI AUTOMALL TO SPONSOR MODIFIED RACING SERIES                                                                                  MODIFIED RACING SERIES

Jack Bateman, founder and president of the Modified Racing Series has announced, an agreement has been reached with Bob Valenti Automall.Com as the title sponsor for the 2010 racing season. Bateman made the disclosure at the all-new Racers Expo, Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, Marlborough, MA., Saturday, February 27. “Bob Valenti Automall.Com has signed on for the new season. We look forward to working with the Valenti family. They are strong supporters of racing and have been for many years. We are pleased to have them as part our series,” Bateman concluded....full story

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Sergio Pena (left) and Philip Morris (right) are riding a wave of momentum into the 2010 season. Getty Images (left) & Jason Christley/NASCAR

Statistical Advance: Analyzing The Atlanta 150 At Atlanta Motor Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The sixth season of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will commence with the Atlanta 150 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday, March 5.

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NASCAR Amends Points System For Whelen Modified Tours

Modified Tours To Award Bonus Points

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR has announced that its Modified touring divisions will now award bonus points for its races, starting this weekend with the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

In order to reward drivers for running up front and to provide a further incentive to race for the lead, NASCAR has instituted lap-leader bonus points for the first time to the Whelen Modified and Whelen Southern Modified Tours.

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Whelen, Bodine Connect NASCAR Short Trackers To Olympic Gold

The NASCAR short-track community is connected to the gold medal winning four-man United States Olympic bobsled team.

The team of driver Steve Holcomb, Steve Mesler, Justin Olsen and Curtis Tomasevicz won the four-man bobsled Olympic gold medal during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia Sunday, Feb. 28. It was the first USA four-man bobsled Olympic gold medal in 62 years. In addition, Erin Pac and Elana Meyers had a bronze medal performance in the women’s two-man bobsled competition.

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Crew Fuels Run For Tibben’s 4th Straight Adams County Title

Racing helps family in face of son's illness

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson and Iowa NASCAR dirt Modified driver Jeremy Tibben share an impressive common thread. Each won their fourth consecutive NASCAR championship in 2009. Each knows that seemingly “making it look easy” is actually very hard work.

Tibben, 33, of Stanton, Iowa, won his fourth straight Poet Biorefining Modified division championship on the half-mile dirt oval of Adams County Speedway in Corning, Iowa.

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(3/2/10)

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(Sad News ) ARTIE TAPPEN PASSES AWAY LONG ISLAND RACING On Monday, March 1, Long Island Racing lost one of its legends, Artie Tappen. Tappen made famous the red No. 14 modifieds, which he raced all over Long Island and beyond. Visitation will be at Moloney's Holbrook Funeral Home on 825 Main St. during the times of Wednesday, March 3 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, March 4 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. [View Condolences] [Post Condolences]

GLENN DIXON WINS A LEGENDS CAR, BEATTY TO DRIVE IT LONG ISLANDERS ABROAD Pure luck catapulted Long Islander Glenn Dixon from being the holder of a 1-in-200 chance in a raffle drawing to being the owner of the 2010 Legends car raffled off by Bethel Motor Speedway this past weekend. His name was drawn by Greg Moldt, a designer from Shangri-La II Speedway (NY), who was recruited from a nearby booth at the Oakdale Mall Show in Johnson City, NY, to draw the winning ticket at 3 p.m. on Sunday, just minutes after the final ticket had been sold. [Full Story]

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Kywin Tibben celebrates with a checkered flag at Adams County Speedway in 2009 with McKenna Wiechman, a daughter of a crewman. Kywin's mom, Amy, sister Kami, and friends who dropped in, watched Jeremy Tibben race from inside the well positioned family car for most of the season. Photo courtesy the Tibben family

(3/1/10)

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News & Notes: Southern Modified Tour To Open 2010 At Atlanta

(2/28/10)

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BOB VALENTI AUTOMALL TO SPONSOR MODIFIED RACING SERIES                                                                                  MODIFIED RACING SERIES

Jack Bateman, founder and president of the Modified Racing Series has announced, an agreement has been reached with Bob Valenti Automall.Com as the title sponsor for the 2010 racing season. Bateman made the disclosure at the all-new Racers Expo, Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, Marlborough, MA., Saturday, February 27. “Bob Valenti Automall.Com has signed on for the new season. We look forward to working with the Valenti family. They are strong supporters of racing and have been for many years. We are pleased to have them as part our series,” Bateman concluded....full story

17TH ANNUAL LIVING LEGENDS OF AUTO RACING by Denise DuPont                                                                                           THECHROMEHORN.com

What is the living Legends of Auto Racing (LLOA)? The Living Legends of Auto Racing organization was founded in 1993 when a mother, Zetta Baker, wanted to answer of her son’s questions.. Being a third generation of auto racers, Zetta’s three sons wanted to know more about the life and career of their grandfather, the late Bob “Cannonball” Baker. On November 2, 1941, Cannonball’s auto racing career was cut short due to an unfortunate crippling accident at Lakewood Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. Cannonball was driving Lloyd Seay’s racecar in a special memorial race that was dedicated to Lloyd, a very popular driver of the time that had been killed while racing. During the course of her research, Zetta contacted several individuals that had known Cannonball. After hearing often, “How did you find me? I did not know anyone remembered that I raced on the beach-road course in Daytona”, Zetta decided to get drivers, mechanics, car owners and reporters together....full story by Denise DuPont

LOOKING BACK A BIT: 02/26/10 with Phil Smith                                                                                                                                           LOOKING BACK A BIT

Twenty five years ago in 1985, the cup cars of NASCAR were at Richmond, Va. Darrell Waltrip was the Busch Pole sitter. Dale Earnhardt Sr took the win with Geoff Bodine, second.    Fifteen years ago in 1995, Kenny Wallace was the Grand National (Busch Racing Series) winner at Richmond. In Winston (NEXTEL) cup racing Jeff Gordon was the Busch Pole sitter and Terry Labonte was the winner.    Ten years ago in 2000, the action was in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hank Parker was the pole sitter for the Busch Series event and Ricky Rudd was the NEXTEL Cup pole sitter. Mark Martin was the apparent Busch Series winner when Jack Sprague spun him with four laps to go....full story    Looking Back Archives

(2/27/10)

Courteousy of Mahoning Speedway (http://www.mahoningspeedway.com/):

SATURDAY NIGHT RACING ON THE FASTEST QUARTER MILE ASPHALT TRACK IN THE NORTHEAST!! We’ll sell you the whole seat but you’ll only need the edge! Race time - 6 pm
			Mahoning Valley Speedway Rte 443, Lehighton, Pennsylvania Mailing Address ~ 2272 Wehr Road, Allentown, Pa 18104 ~ Physical Address: 2522 Blakeslee Boulevard Dr E 18235 Track Telephone - (570) 386-4900 or (570) 386 - 4911 E-mail Promoters Doug & Gena Hoffman ~ glhoffman@rcn.com E-mail Dino Oberto - Press ~ dlmo@ptd.net  2010 SCHEDULE MODIFIED 100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMING EVENTS: Open Practice March 27-28, April 10, noon – 4:00pm                   Opening Day, Sunday, April 11, 2010, 3:30 pm   2010 Mahoning Valley Speedway Season Highlighted by Return of Poker Series   (LEHIGHTON, PA 3-21-09) The 2010 Mahoning Valley Speedway schedule was officially released at Saturday’s Winter Jam held at the Palmerton Hotel and ahead for the racers of the paved Lehighton ¼-mile is 26 weeks of Saturday night action that actual begins with a rare Sunday event. The 2010 lid-lifter is slated for Sunday, April 11 with a pair of feature races for the Dirt Modifieds and Street Stocks. Race time is 3:30 p.m. Dirt Cars on Asphalt Spring 50 will be a 50 lap, $1200 to win main. 2010 marks the second season as a regular track class for the Dirt Mods and the speedway is showing its continued commitment to the class with this special extra distance, extra payoff show. Randy Thomas of Palmerton is the defending Dirt Modified champion. The Street Stocks will contest in a regular 25 lap main. For both classes this will be the first point races of the year. On Saturday April 17 at 6:00 pm, all regular track classes will be in action including the Modifieds, Late Models and Pro4 Late Models. That evening will be headlined by a race that has yet to be run from 2009. The fifth and final event from the Mahoning Valley Speedway Poker Tournament will crown the champion of the special five-race match series for the Modifieds. The popular Poker Series Tournament is back in 2010 but with some added twists. This year will be a 7 Card Stud format. There will still be the excitement of the $3000-to-win 100 lap features on 6/5, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11 and 10/2, however, two 35 lap features have been added to the ‘deck’ as a bonus for those drivers who support the track every week on 7/24 and again on 8/21. By having those two addition features drivers can add to their poker hand and then use your five best cards. Here’s the deal. At the end of each Poke Race the top 13 finishers will receive a card all from the same suit starting with an ace going to the winner and so on. The suit, clubs, spades, hearts or diamonds, will be picked at the end of each feature by the winner who will draw a card to see what suit the race was run in that evening. Each of the seven races will be done in the same manner and at the end of the final race on 10/2 the top three drivers with the best poker hand will share in the jackpot. First place pays $2500 with $1500 for second and $1000 for third. You must compete in the 5 100 lap races to be eligible for poker money. Early entry fee is $50 per event. Day of race is $75. Additionally of Mahoning’s regular classes will be part of the weekly action with several big events planned for each including a pair of 100-lappers for the Street Stocks on 7/3 and 9/4. There will also be five traveling divisions that will pay visits to the speedway which includes INEX Legends, Sportsman Micro Stocks, 4c Super Modifieds, 600cc Modifieds and the TQ Midgets of the ATQMRA. The TQ’s are returning to Mahoning for the first time since 2005 and have two dates inked on 5/22 and 8/7. Pre-season Test and Tune days will take place on March 27-28 and April 10 from noon to 4:00. Grandstand admission is free for all test sessions. Judging by the response from those who came out to Winter Jam, the 2010 campaign is looking very good for all classes. Reigning track champs John Bennett (Modifieds), Todd Stehle (Late Models), Randy Ahner, Jr. (Street Stocks), Kevin Graver, Jr., (Pro4 Late Models) and Randy Thomas (Dirt Mods) will all be back to defend their respective crowns. Mahoning Valley Speedway is conveniently located just west of Lehighton on PA Route 443. For additional updates and information log onto www.mahoningspeedway.com or call the track office at 570-386-4900. You can also follow the track on Facebook and Rainout.com.

(2/26/10 )

2 inspiring articles courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com ,and the Racing With Jesus Ministries(http://www.thechromehorn.com/) :

ARE YOU THIRSTY by Rev. Don Rivers                                                                                                                                      RACING WITH JESUS MINISTRIES

As we continue to look at selected passages from Scripture that detail face to face encounters with Christ we find ourselves at Jacob’s well. One of the most important things we need to sustain life is water. Christ offers us something better, living water. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It can be hot at the track in the summer and one of the most welcome sights is a cooler filled with ice cold water. We have seen the effects of dehydration when we don’t drink enough water. I have watched crew members go into shock and need medical attention because they didn’t properly hydrate themselves....full story    RWJM Archive

TUNING UP / RETREAT - To Run The Race In Such A Way As To Win                                                                          RACING WITH JESUS MINISTRIES

A retreat led by Racing with Jesus Ministries for those who have a heart to reach the racing community. Tune Up you skills to run the race for Christ. Join us for a time of Getting to know each other, Learning together, Worshiping our Lord, Praying with each other. March 19-21, 6:00pm Friday thru 12:00n Sunday Emmanuel Baptist Church, 38 Front Street, West Springfield, MA Conference fee; $50.00, covers conference supplies and meals. Lodging Available $80.00 covers two nights, ppdo    Reserve your spot now....retreat flyer

(2/24/10) Race Car Swap Meet  coming to Wall Stadium !   ( Thanks again Jeff ! ) : DATE OF EVENT: March 6, 2010 DATE OF RELEASE: February 23, 2010 CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt FOR RELEASE: At Will       THANK YOU!!!   WALL STADIUM TO HOST RACE CAR SWAP MEET ON MARCH 6   WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Auto racing teams from all forms of the sport as well as automotive enthusiasts in general will have the opportunity to either sell their parts and equipment or purchase needed items for the new season when a Race Car/Automotive Parts Swap Meet is presented in the paved pit area at Wall Stadium on Saturday, March 6. The event, which will run between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., has a heavy rain or snow date of the following Saturday, March 13.               The Swap Meet, which will feature everything from the smallest part to complete cars, is being organized by the father/son team of Earl and Doug Megill, who are well known in New Jersey for their successful events. A $15 fee is required by all vendors, while buyers and browsers will be admitted free of charge. Earl and Doug Megill can be reached at 732-681-3776 or at cdr30@optonline.net.               “It feels great to have our swap meets at Wall Speedway again,” Earl Megill said. “In recent years we have had real good interest in our swap meets not only from the dirt and pavement oval racers, but also from the drag racers, street rodders and muscle car enthusiasts.               “We just want everyone to be sure that they know they are welcome. If it is automotive related, we welcome it at our swap meet!”               For Wall Stadium auto racers and their fans tentative plans call for early season paid practice sessions on March 13, 20 and 27 before season opening races are presented on Saturday, April 3. Several racing events will then be presented on selected Saturday nights during the summer months before the annual Turkey Derby caps off the season. Promoter Jim Morton also mentioned that news will be coming out soon about the return of the “Sunday Series” on the “inner oval” featuring go-karts and other small car divisions.               In addition to the auto racing events, Morton is currently working with various promoters in an effort to bring other “family friendly” shows and events to the Wall Township stadium this season. Details will be announced soon. Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number 732-681-6400, will be operational when the office opens on February 28. More information is available at www.wallspeedway.com. - END -   " Friday Night Cruise Nights" return to Wall Stadium ! ( Thanks Jeff Gravatt ! ) : DATES OF EVENTS: 2010 Season DATE OF RELEASE: February 22, 2010 CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt FOR RELEASE: At Will       THANK YOU!!!   WALL STADIUM TO HOST SEVEN CUSTOM CAR “FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHTS” IN 2010   WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Wall Stadium, known as the “home of auto racing at the Jersey Shore” for well over a half century, also became known as the “home of Friday Night Cruise Nights” during the summer of 2009. Thanks to the popularity of these Street Rod, Muscle Car and Custom Car events, speedway promoter Jim Morton has announced that he plans to host seven such evening events during 2010.   The first of these “family friendly” gatherings is set for Friday night, April 9, with six more set for May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10 and October 8. Each event is set for the second Friday of the month with the third Friday to serve as a rain date for each one. All “Friday Night Cruise Nights” are set to start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. Admission is free of charge for both car show participants and those who visit the speedway to admire the custom cars.               “Last year, we wanted to put together something that the entire family could enjoy,” Morton said. “We wanted to welcome everyone from the young people with the newer Mustangs and Hondas to the classics and the muscle cars to the street rods and the restored antiques. These cruise nights were a lot of fun for the entire family. That is why we are doing them again in 2010.”               Just like last year, several of the speedway’s race car drivers also plan to display their machines and meet with those from the surrounding community during the evenings.               Plans again call for all of the special cars to be parked in the large, paved pit area at the speedway. Food will be available from the speedway’s refreshment stands and participants will get the chance to cruise around Wall Stadium’s famous third mile high banked oval as the track’s pace car will lead groups of cars around the track though out the evening.               Wall Stadium presents professional motorsports events on most Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. The speedway is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400, while more information is also available at www.wallspeedway.com.   - END - (2/23/10) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/) : UNOH To Offer Scholarship Program For NASCAR Members The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) and NASCAR have teamed to offer scholarships to the university. The 2010 UNOH-NASCAR Scholarship Program will help three recent high school graduates enroll in the university’s College of Technologies or College of Business as freshmen for the start of classes in January 2011. The technologies and business areas of study are linked to UNOH’s High Performance Motorsports Degree program, which was established in 1991. > More (2/20/10 )    Here's a very good article, Courteousy of the Chrome Horn.com (http://www.thechromehorn.com/ ): WE NEED TO GO by Rev. Don Rivers                                                                                                                                          RACING WITH JESUS MINISTRIES Going places is a way of life especially for those who race. Where have you gone recently? What trips have you made? Did you go because you wanted to or because you needed to? Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Travel is a part of the world we live in. We travel from here to there at a moments notice. We think nothing of getting up and driving someplace. Isn’t it great to have that freedom? This past weekend the snow prevented my Brother-in-law’s family from flying to Miami to catch a cruise. No problem, they rented a car and drove. It was that or lose the cost of the cruise. I can tell you he was motivated to get there. That brings up an interesting scenario, what motivates us to go places?....full story    (2/19/10) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/): Self Announces Plans For 2010 Rookie season in NASCAR K&N Pro Series West PARK CITY, UTAH – Karting chamapion Michael Self has announced plans to competed full-time in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2010. The 19-year-old driver from Park City, Utah will drive a Chevrolet under the Mike Naake / Motorway Motorsports banner – with Naake serving as the crew chief. > More WHELEN SOUTHERN MODIFIED TOUR Atlanta | Fri. March 5 K&N PRO SERIES EAST Greenville-Pickens | Sat. March 27 K&N PRO SERIES WEST All American | Sat. March 27 WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR Thompson | Sun. Apr. 11 CANADIAN TIRE SERIES Deleware | Sat. June 5 Courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com (http://www.thechromehorn.com/) : LOOKING BACK A BIT: 02/19/10 with Phil Smith                                                                                                                                           LOOKING BACK A BIT Forty-five years ago, in 1965, Rockingham was in its first season. Richard Petty was the pole sitter and Curtis Turner took the win.    Forty years ago in 1970, at Rockingham, Charlie Glotzback was the pole sitter and Richard Petty took the win.    Thirty-five years ago in 1975, Buddy Baker was the pole sitter and Cale Yarborough was the race winner at Rockingham.    Thirty years ago in 1980, Darrell Waltrip was the pole sitter and Cale Yarborough took the win at Rockingham....full story    Looking Back Archives CHAMP TRAIL: 02/16/10 with Phil Smith                                                                                                                                                                          CHAMP TRAIL Tour type Modified and SK type Modified racing at the New Smyrna World Series continued on Monday night. In Tour type competition Ronnie Silk got the best of Ted Christopher on lap 14 and went on to take the 25 lap win. Christopher finished second and was followed by John Jensen, Kevin Goodale and Rob Fuller. Keith Rocco was the 20 lap SK type feature winner. The second rain out of the series occurred on Tuesday night. It was announced that Don Lia informed Bob Garbarino that he would not defend his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series title as he had secured a ride in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. On Wednesday night at New Smyrna temperatures were in the low 30’s but emotions and tempers were high. Ted Christopher won the tour type John Blewett III Memorial 50 lapper. Christopher took the lead from Chuck Hossfeld on lap 8 and in the end, held off Ron Silk for the win....full story (2/18/10) Courteousy of USAR ProCup.com (http://usarprocup.com/): Long Time Sponsor Renews with Gibson Motorsports Courteousy of Longislandjam.com (http://www.longislandjam.com/): LI NEED FOR SPEED - MAHONING MODIFIEDS LI NEED FOR SPEED This week on LI Need For Speed, racing from Lehighton, Pennsylvania's quarter-mile Mahoning Speedway. LI Need For Speed airs on Woodbury Cablevision Channel 115, Sundays at 12 noon. For more information call Kevin Bacik at 631-592-2995 or e-mail him at KvBac1@aol.com. Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/) : Carlson Following Father's Tracks Champion's Son Crafting Career At LaCrosse A second-generation Wisconsin driver with a legendary last name has built a solid racing career foundation. Mike Carlson, 21, of West Salem, Wis., is the son of 2007 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion Steve Carlson. The senior Carlson, 53, is a six-time NASCAR Late Model champion at LaCrosse (Wis.) Fairgrounds Speedway. Young Carlson is working to win his first, after finishing second to J. Herbst in the 2009 points chase. > More Red Bull Racing To Join K&N Pro Series East In 2010 With Whitt MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Red Bull Racing Team will guide Cole Whitt out of his open-wheel comfort zone and into the world of stock cars, as the 18-year-old development driver will contend for the 2010 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship in the No. 84 Red Bull Toyota. > More (2/16/10 ) Courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com (http://www.thechromehorn.com/) : CHAMP TRAIL: 02/16/10 with Phil Smith                                                                                                                                                                          CHAMP TRAIL Tour type Modified and SK type Modified racing at the New Smyrna World Series continued on Monday night. In Tour type competition Ronnie Silk got the best of Ted Christopher on lap 14 and went on to take the 25 lap win. Christopher finished second and was followed by John Jensen, Kevin Goodale and Rob Fuller. Keith Rocco was the 20 lap SK type feature winner. The second rain out of the series occurred on Tuesday night. It was announced that Don Lia informed Bob Garbarino that he would not defend his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Series title as he had secured a ride in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. On Wednesday night at New Smyrna temperatures were in the low 30’s but emotions and tempers were high. Ted Christopher won the tour type John Blewett III Memorial 50 lapper. Christopher took the lead from Chuck Hossfeld on lap 8 and in the end, held off Ron Silk for the win....full story (2/15/10 ) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/): McMurray Climbs NASCAR Ladder To Reach Daytona Victory Lane DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Long before Jamie McMurray was celebrating in Victory Lane Sunday night as the winner of the Daytona 500, he was learning the stock-car ropes from a NASCAR legend on the short tracks of the Midwest. McMurray, 33, of Joplin. Mo., established his NASCAR career in the early 1990s in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series tracks in his home state. McMurray and his father/car owner Jim also had the benefit of friendship with five-time NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion Larry Phillips of Springfield, Mo. > More (2/14/10) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks"  ( http://localracing.nascar.com/): Go West Young Man Harraka representing D4D, driving for McAnally Paulie Harraka's life has been a bit of a whirlwind since 2007, when he first got involved with Bill McAnally Racing. McAnally discovered Harraka during a NASCAR Drive for Diversity combine that year and the two have been together ever since. > More  New Smyrna Update from The Chrome Horn (http://www.thechromehorn.com/) : MATT HIRSCHMAN WINS RICHIE EVANS MEMORIAL 100 AT NEW SMYRNA                                                                NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY Saturday, 02/13/10 The grand finale of New Smyrna's World Series is the Richie Evans Memorial 100 and #59 Matt Hirschman took home the victory. Grabbing 2nd was #79 James Civali with #6 Ronnie Silk, #19 Rowan Pennink and #5x Kyle Ebersol rounding out the top 5. #00 Ted Christopher grabs the championship for 2010. 2/13 LIVE Update with Denise DuPont Photo Gallery by Jim DuPont    Photo Gallery by Kevin Dyer It Is Rowan Pennink’s Turn For Bad Luck At New Smyrna Speed Week with Denise DuPont (2/13/10) Courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com (http://www.thechromehorn.com/) : GET UP AND WALK by Rev. Don Rivers                                                                                                                                    RACING WITH JESUS MINISTRIES Last week we began looking into a passage about some friends who helped bring their friend to Jesus. What happens when you get there? What happens when they meet Jesus face to face. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We talked about our commitment to Christ and how that would determine the length we would go to help a friend. Our commitment and faith in Jesus determines how far we will go to help someone change their life. These friends dug a hole in the roof. What are we willing to do? The racing world is made up of all kinds of people. There are those who have been there and know the way. There are those who are excited about figuring out the way....full story    RWJM Archive Courteousy of Longislandjam.com (http://www.longislandjam.com/): PEPITONE PLEDGES SUPPORT TO BUTTNER CAUSE RIVERHEAD RACEWAY Riverhead Raceway Blunderbust racer Matt Pepitone, the self-professed Clown Prince of Racing, plans to pledge his 2010 winnings to six-year-old Julianna Buttner who has a rare form of leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. In addition, Pepitone, a stand-up comedian, will be a part of Comedy for a Cause: Hope for Julianna at Ladakins on Mill Pond in Moriches on Weds. Feb. 24 and Mar. 3, where 100% of the admission collected will go toward Buttner�s transplant. [Full Story] (2/12/10) Courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com (http://www.thechromehorn.com/) : 44th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing Friday 2/12 - Richie Evans 100 <POSTPONED Saturday 2/13 - Richie Evans Memorial 100 with Denise DuPont   LOOKING BACK A BIT: 02/12/10 with Phil Smith                                                                                                                                           LOOKING BACK A BIT Forty years ago in 1970, Pete Hamilton, driving a Petty Superbird, was an upset winner in the Daytona 500.The event was televised on closed circuit TV. Among the first to greet Hamilton in victory lane were Steady Eddie Flemke, Billy Harman and George Pendergast.    Thirty five years ago in 1975 the NASCAR Modifieds were part of Daytona speedweeks as they ran a 200-mile event on the 4.1-mile infield road course. Merv Treichler took the win over Fred DeSarro, Jerry Cook, Billy Osmun, Don Flynn and Will Cagle. Bobby Allison and Dick Brooks were the 125-mile qualifying race winners and in the 500 Benny Parsons scored an upset victory after late event leader David Pearson spun out....full story    Looking Back Archives   FRIDAY RACING EVENTS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS                                                                                NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY Friday, 02/12/10 Due to pending weather conditions, today's racing at New Smyrna Speedway has been cancelled. Racing will resume Saturday with the Richie Evans Memorial 100 for the Tour-Type Modifieds. Thursday, 02/11/10 As of press time (still in tech), Ronnie Silk finds himself in victory lane tonight, twice. #6 Silk led #22 Chuck Hossfeld, #79 James Civali, #58 Eric Goodale and #09 Bobby Grigas III in the Tour-Type Modified feature. In SK Type Modified racing, #5 Silk started in 5th place and wasted no time going to the front. #03 Patrick Emerling, #71 Jimmy Zacharias, #59 David Cranmer and #10 Rob Schultz completed the top 5. 2/11 LIVE Update with Denise DuPont Photo Gallery by Jim DuPont    Photo Gallery by Kevin Dyer Wednesday, 02/10/10 - JOHN BLEWETT III MEMORIAL 50 #00 Ted Christopher wins the 3rd Annual John Blewett III Memorial 50 feature tonight. #22 Chuck Hossfeld grabbed second with #79 James Civali, #58 Eric Goodale, #19 Rowan Pennink and #59 Matt Hirschman rounding out the top 6. #6 Ronnie Silk crossed the line in 2nd but was DQ'd for the night due to his motor not passing tech. #5 Ronnie Silk came back to win the SK Modified feature. The rest of the top 5 were: #79 Chris Jensen Sr, #17 Russ Savoy, #59 David Cranmer and #44 Jeffrey Gallup. 2/10 LIVE Update with Denise DuPont Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/) : Addis Looks To Make A Difference Will guide impressive crop of Late Model drivers MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Longtime short-track racer Blair Addis didn't hesitate for a second at the chance to work at Revolution Racing as the team's competition director in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. After competing as a driver and car owner for several years, Addis sold his race team in 2009 to former Dale Earnhardt Inc. executives Max Siegel and John Story, the founders of the driver development organization. > More (2/11/10) Courteousy of USAR Pro Cup.com  (http://usarprocup.com/): Heintz Performance Renews Contingency Partnership with USARacing Pro Cup Series Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/): Santerre A Perfect Fit Revolution Racing turns to championship driver to guide NASCAR K&N Pro Series program MOORESVILLE, N.C. - When Revolution Racing chief executive officer Max Siegel went looking for a competition director to head up his four-car stable in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East this season, he went looking for a proven professional: Andy Santerre. Santerre, a four-time NASCAR East champion, will be the guiding light for the team's four young drivers that are a part of the 2010 NASCAR Drive For Diversity program. > More (2/10/10) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/): NASCAR Celebrates Outstanding Diversity Accomplishments Third Annual Luncheon Spotlights Recipients DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of pioneering individuals and organizations in the area of diversity at the third annual NASCAR Diversity Luncheon Wednesday. > More Courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com  (http://www.thechromehorn.com/) : TUESDAY RACING CANCELLED AT NEW SMYRNA                                                                                                                            NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY Tuesday, 02/09/10 - CANCELLED After a very long afternoon and night, rain and then trying to get the track in shape to race, the racing has been called due to fog, infield and track wetness. Denise will be back tomorrow night with the John Blewett III Memorial 50. Please check out Denise's daily story following Rowan Pennink within the LIVE update link. Thanks to all who have joined in to follow Denise's LIVE updates. (2/9/10) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/): Drive For Diversity Introduces 2010 Driver Lineup 11 Drivers To Run For Revolution Racing DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Having just completed perhaps the program’s most exciting preseason to date, the 11-member 2010 Drive for Diversity Class was introduced Tuesday night at the Daytona 500 Experience’s IMAX Theater. This latest group of young, talented and diverse NASCAR drivers was announced for the first time during Speedweeks. > More Brewer announces new ride Chance meeting yields new partnership DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The new year has already brought in something good for Zach Brewer. Brewer has announced he will be driving full time in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour this season for veteran car owner Howard Harvey. Harvey is no stranger to NASCAR Whelen Modified racing, having owned a car for over 30 years and has competed most recently in both the NASCAR Whelen Modified and Southern Modified Tours with Jamie Tomaino Sr. > More Courteousy of USAR Pro Cup.com  (http://usarprocup.com/): USARacing Announces ButlerBuilt Seats as New Contingency Partner  Courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com (http://www.thechromehorn.com/): RONNIE SILK WINS NIGHT #2 AT NEW SMYRNA                                                                                                                                NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY Monday, 02/08/10 #6 Ronnie Silk passed #00 Ted Christopher for the lead and ended up the victor in the 25 lap Tour-Type Modified feature. Christopher jumped out to an early lead from his outside pole start, but Silk stayed right with TC and just past the midway point made his move for the lead. Christopher hung on for 2nd with #14 John Jensen Sr, #50 Kevin Goodale and #17 Rob Fuller, all in tow across the line. #88 Keith Rocco took home the SK Type Modified feature win. Completing the top 5 were; #03 Patrick Emerling, #33 Gary Fountain, #79 Chris Jensen and #55 Nichole Morgillo. 2/8 LIVE Update with Denise DuPont Photo Gallery by Jim DuPont    Photo Gallery by Kevin Dyer (2/8/10) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/) : Columbus’ Nuckles Family Named National Promoter Of The Year The promoters of a signature NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track have been named as the best in the nation for 2010. By vote of weekly short-track operators across the United States, the Nuckles family and Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway received the prestigious 25th annual Auto Racing Promoter of the Year Monday morning. The award is a highlight of the annual Racing Promotion Monthly workshops, held annually in Daytona Beach during Speedweeks. > More D4D Class Unveiled Tuesday Along With 'Changing Lanes' Sneak Peak DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 2010 Drive for Diversity class – which will drive in the NASCAR developmental series for Revolution Racing – will be introduced Tuesday at the IMAX Theater at the Daytona 500 Experience. The presentation will include an exclusive sneak peaek of the forthcoming television show, Changing Lanes, which focuses on this year’s class and will air on BET Network. > More (2/6/10) Courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com (http://www.thechromehorn.com/): CHRISTOPHER GRABS OPENING NIGHT AT NEW SMYRNA                                                                                                          NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY Saturday, 02/06/10   #00 Ted Christopher grabbed the opening night Tour-Type Modified feature at New Smyrna Speedway. TC timed 5th fastest and after a top 6 invert, he garnered an outside pole start. At the green, TC jumped into the lead and never looked back. Following Christopher across the line were: #14 John Jensen Sr, #19 Rowan Pennink, #22 Chuck Hossfeld and #6 Ronnie Silk.   In SK Modified action, (info to come as available) Courteousy of LongIslandjam.com  (http://www.longislandjam.com/): MONTE TAKES HOME SEVERAL LIKA AWARDS LONG ISLAND KARTING ASSOCIATION Anthony Monte took home several awards from the 2009 race season at the annual Long Island Karting Association Awards Banquet on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Islandia Marriot Hotel. Anthony won second place in the Vanderbilt Race Series, first place in the Saturday Sprint Series, second place in the Long Island Championship Series and second place in the Long Island Karting Association Race Season in the 80cc 2 cycle Cadet Novice class. [Full Story] (2/5/10) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks"  (http://localracing.nascar.com/): Track Promoters Meeting Gets Speedweeks Started Grassroots Racing In The Spotlight At Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR Whelen All-American Series race tracks from throughout North America were represented at the 2010 Track Operators Meeting in the Daytona 500 Club at Daytona International Speedway on Friday morning. The event was part of the annual gathering of NASCAR track operators at Speedweeks in Daytona. The featured speaker was Darrell Waltrip, a three-time champion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, who talked about his passion for short track racing. > More Courteousy of USAR ProCup.com (http://usarprocup.com/): USARacing Announces Race-Day Times, Rules Changes For 2010 Pro Cup Series Season Courteousy of The Chrome Horn.com (http://www.thechromehorn.com/) : A HOLE IN THE ROOF by Rev. Don Rivers                                                                                                                                RACING WITH JESUS MINISTRIES   We return to our Winter Bible Study where we are looking at how coming face to face with God will change you. Have you taken the time to meet God over the past few weeks? Let’s continue along that theme. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We have many opportunities to help others. I know at the race track when someone has a problem there are many who are ready to lend a hand. I think that is one of the greatest things about the racing family, their willingness to help when there is a need. The Scripture I want to start looking at this week tells us about some friends who wanted to help their friend out. Read along and we’ll talk about it....full story    RWJM Archive   ERIC BEERS RUNNING FOR THE 2010 NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP                                               BEERS MOTORSPORTS   How many race fans know that Modifieds are NASCAR's oldest division of racing? For the 2010 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Eric Beers, Northampton PA, is being given one the best opportunities to win the NASCAR championship with two of Modified racing's long time supporters. Dave and Laura DeLange of Lockport NY and John "Grandpa" Blewett, Howell NJ are going split the 2010 season as car owners with Eric as the pilot of the NASCAR Modified. "I can not begin to tell you how excited I am to enter into this joint venture with the Blewett Family." exclaimed Dave DeLange "The Blewett's are a storied family in racing and by joining forces, Eric will have top notch equipment."....full story   TED CHRISTOPHER LOOKS TO KEEP ON WINNING AT STAFFORD SPEEDWAY IN 2010                                                     STAFFORD SPEEDWAY   Ted Christopher heads into the 2010 season at Stafford Motor Speedway as the track’s winningest driver with 107 career victories. Christopher has amassed 91 SK Modified® wins, 9 Whelen Modified Tour wins, 6 ProStock wins, and one K & N Pro Series East victory at the Connecticut half-mile facility. Christopher also collected a record 7th SK Modified® track championship last season at Stafford, and he looks to add to his victory total and win another championship not only this year, but in the years to come as well. “At this point of my career, I like to set marks for myself,” said Christopher....full story Morning News Courteousy of Beers Motorsports (beersmotorsports@verizon.net) (Thanks Eric !) : ERIC BEERS RUNNING FOR THE 2010 NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP   Northampton, PA. . . How many race fans know that Modifieds are NASCAR’s oldest division of racing?  For the 2010 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Eric Beers, Northampton PA, is being given one the best opportunities to win the NASCAR championship with two of Modified racing’s long time supporters. Dave and Laura DeLange of Lockport NY and John “Grandpa” Blewett, Howell NJ are going split the 2010 season as car owners with Eric as the pilot of the NASCAR Modified. “I can not begin to tell you how excited I am to enter into this joint venture with the Blewett Family.” exclaimed Dave DeLange  “The Blewett’s are a storied family in racing and by joining forces, Eric will have top notch equipment.  Laura and I are ecstatic to be part of this venture which gives Eric an opportunity to excel at a level that matches his experience and talent.”   The 2010 NASCAR Tour season will see Eric in the Blewett owned Modified for the two events at New Hampshire, the three at Thompson and the one race at Riverhead.  Eric will wheel the DeLange Modified at Stafford (4 times), Martinsville, Lime Rock, Monadock, and Bristol.   “Funny, how things work out.”  Eric Beers explained.  “The DeLange’s wanted to run some tour races but not the entire season.  We were still figuring out what we wanted to do when Jimmy (Blewett) called.  He asked what I was doing in 2010 and said Grandpa (John Blewett) wants to run 4 races on the tour. We met and talked some more and came up with what I feel is the perfect deal.  I have known the Blewett’s since our Flemington days and from day one, we have had a relationship where we treat each other like family.  Lot’s of details to figure out yet but I can’t wait for the season to start.” While Jimmy Blewett will be competing during the 2010 Season in the famed Dick Barney prepared #14 on the NASCAR Tour, it feels natural to have Eric Beers as a quasi teammate/driver.  “If there is anyone on the tour that I respect and would want as my driver, it’s Eric.  He has been a friend of the family since we battled at Flemington and then John and Eric went on the NASCAR tour right around the same time.  Eric is one of the few racers that I can call a friend on and off the track.  Grandpa wanted to run at least four races to keep the number 76, which we just got (from Tom Bolles) and Eric’s name kept coming to the top and we could not believe an owner didn’t sign him up already.  After talking to Eric and how highly he spoke of the DeLange’s our family feels we have a perfect match.  They share our passion for Modifieds and better yet, WINNING.  Between us and the DeLange’s, Eric is going to have the best equipment under him and we feel there is no reason for him not to be a contender every week.” Stayed tuned for schedule, crew and picture updates by visiting www.EricBeers.com. (2/3/10 ) Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/) : Royle Honored By Governor Minnesota champion visits with Gov. Pawlenty With the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season right around the corner, it’s been a busy Winter for many drivers. For Adam Royle, it was a little more hectic than usual. Royle’s offseason included a recent trip to St. Paul to be honored by Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Royle was the 2009 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Minnesota state champion. “Gov. Pawlenty is a real nice man to meet. I was impressed,” Royle said. “We talked racing and invited him to come to our tracks.” > More (2/2/10) Courteousy of Rowan Pennink  ( www.RowanPennink.com) (Thanks Rowan !) : ROWAN PENNINK RUNNING FOR 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2010 Huntington Valley, PA. . . With over 50 races under his belt in 2009 and an incredible 40 plus top ten  finishes, the up and coming NASCAR Modified Racing Star, Rowan Pennink, of Huntington Valley, PA is  working with his teams to improve his winning percentage in 2010. The 2010 season will see Rowan competing for an unprecedented 4 championships, starting with New Smyrna Speedway's Speedweeks, NASCAR's Whelen Modified Tour, The Modified Racing Series and the Sunoco Modified Division at Thompson Speedway. “What a year 2009 was!!” exclaimed Rowan, “We knew we had the potential, but to perform the way we did  only makes the teams want to win more.  The 93 Modified Team is ready to roll and the enthusiasm is contagious as the #25 Gary Casella Modified Racing and the Al and Cathy Monzi #31 Falmouth Ready Mix  Thompson Modified Teams have been spending countless hours preparing for our 2010 season." In addition to the 4 championships Rowan Pennink will be competing for, fans will also get a chance to see him in action at special events.  The 2010 campaign begins at the New Smyrna Speedway, Florida in the George Bierce #19 Modified.  Following New Smyrna, the 93 team will head south to shake the rust off at South Boston on the Southern NASCAR Modified Tour. On the RoC tour, Rowan is planning to attend the first ever tour event at the NEW Shangri-La Speedway and compete in the Granddaddy of then all, THE Race of Champions. Rowan will then shift focus on improving on his great finish at The North South Shootout and defend his Turkey Derby title. stay tuned for updates and stories from all the races by logging onto www.RowanPennink.com Courteousy of USAR Pro Cup.com (http://usarprocup.com/): “Cool Shirt” Renews Contingency Program with USARacing Pro Cup Series Courteousy of LongIslandJam.com (http://www.longislandjam.com/): RIVERHEAD PRE-SEASON TECH INSPECTIONS - APRIL 3 & 10 RIVERHEAD RACEWAY During the recent Riverhead Raceway Competitors' winter meetings Riverhead Raceway co-chief stewards Mike Cappiello & Jim Maggio announced the two pre-season technical inspections would be on Saturday April 3rd and and Saturday April 10th starting at 9:00 am weather permitting. [Full Story] [Golden Auto Body Backs Super Pro Trucks Again for 2010] NEW SPONSOR; MAJOR AWARD FOR CHRIS YOUNG LEGENDS CARS Sixteen-year-old racer Chris Young has a lot to be excited about going into his sophomore season. First, he now can remove the proverbial "rookie stripe" from his back, as he has now completed a full year in racing and has two wins and a lot of progress to show for it. Secondly, he has acquired several marketing partners to work with, including his newest and senior marketing team, Long Island-based Ray The Plumber. [Full Story] (2/1/10) Courteousy of Area Auto Racing News (http://www.aarn.com/acindoorrace2010.html) : Kyle Hieber (Slingshots) and AJ Roderick (Champ Karts) Win Mains CICCONI CLAIMS SECOND CAREER GAMBLER'S CLASSIC FEATURE EVENT   ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - January 30th, 2010 . . .  Lou Cicconi Jr. joined some elite company by winning Saturday night's Gambler's Classic 40-lap TQ-Midget feature at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.   The Aston, Pa., veteran became only the second driver in the eight year history of the race to have won the Gambler's Classic twice. Cicconi, who collected $5000 for the 40-lap victory, won the event in 2006. Joey Payne is the only other driver to have won twice (2004 and 2007).   "It's all because of the crew," Cicconi said. "They work hard in giving me a great car. I love racing in this event, and I'm very proud that I won it with Tony Stewart here."   Stewart made an unannounced visit to Boardwalk Hall to watch both nights of racing action.   Cicconi defeated Mike Stefanik of Coventry, R.I., while Stewart Friesen of Niagra-on-the-Lakes, Ontario, was third, Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, Pa. was fourth and Mike Lichty of Innerkip, Ontario, was fifth.   It appeared early in the main event as if Mike Tidaback had the upper hand over the field. Tidaback jumped into the lead over Friesen at the start of the race and led until he was involved in a multicar crash on lap seven.   Friesen inherited the lead as a result of the crash, while Smith, Stefanik and Cicconi followed closely behind.   Cicconi went into passing mode on the restart as he blitzed by Stefanik and Smith for third and second, respectively, on the restart.   Then, on lap 11, he passed Friesen for the top spot.   The race was stopped on lap 19 when a multi-car incident on the backstretch saw Tidaback's car catch fire. Track personnel extinguished the fire and Tidaback escaped without serious injury. Other top drivers involved were Davey Hamilton, Mike Iles, Matt Janisch, Jeff Kot and Glenn Heverin.   Stefanik hounded Cicconi for a few circuits until he lost second to Friesen on lap 32. However, Frisen slid high in turn three, which allowed Stefanik to sneak under for the runner-up spot.   Heat races for the TQ-Midgets went to Chris DeRitis, Iles, Stefanik and Cicconi. Ian Cumens and Tim Adams won consolation events. Danny Shirey, Randy Cabral, Bruce Leote and Mike Lichty won semi-qualifying events.   Kyle Hieber of Langhorne, Pa. was victorious in the Herr's Snack Bowl 25 for Slingshots. The 17-year-old high school junior led the entire distance.   Jim Houseworth was second, followed by Gary Hieber, Todd Dippel and Shannon Smith.   AJ Roderick of Chardon, Ohio, won the National Guard 25 for Champ Karts. It was his first win at Boardwalk Hall.   Justin Bonsignore was second, followed by Chris Daley, Bobby Timmons and Ron Midford Jr.   TQ-Midget Feature Finish, 40 Laps: 1. Lou Cicconi Jr; 2. Mike Stefanik; 3. Stewart Friesen; 4. Ryan Smith; 5. Mike Lichty; 6. Joey Payne; 7. Russ Bailey; 8. Timex Morgan; 9. Ted Christopher; 10. Christopher Allen; 11. Don Zrinski; 12. Ian Cumens; 13. Steve Craig; 14. Rob Vivona; 15. Chris DeRitis; 16. Matt Janisch; 17. Mike Tidaback; 18. Davey Hamilton; 19. Mike Iles; 20. Jeff Kot; 21. Glenn Heverin; 22. Paul Lotier Jr.; 23. Robin Johnston; 24. Tim Adams; 25. Tim Buckwalter; 26. Billy Pauch   Champ Kart Feature Finish, 25 Laps: 1. AJ Roderick; 2. Justin Bonsignore; 3. Chris Daley; 4. Bobby Timmons; 5. Ron Midford Jr; 6. Evan Beaulieu; 7. Nick Hadden; 8. Bryan Shields; 9. Andrew Swisher; 10. Gavin Soraghan; 11. Andy Burkholder; 12. Paul McCollum; 13. Adam Gage; 14. Coby Cressinger; 15. Eric Zeh; 16. Keith Blumenstein Jr.; 17. Todd Root; 18. Steve Milford; 19. Shawn Solomito; 20. Norm Hynes; 21. Kyle Ellwood; 22. Tammy Smith; 23. Timmy Solomito; 24. Tracy Blumenstein.   Slingshot Feature Finish, 25 Laps: 1. Kyle Hieber; 2. Jim Housewith; 3. Gary Hieber; 4. Todd Dippel; 5. Shannon Smith; 6. Michael Glass; 7. Brandon Azzalina; 8. Chris Grbac; 9. Matt Hearn; 10. Stan Friedman; 11. Matt Carman; 12. Anthony Perrego; 13. Molly Chambers; 14. Kurt Bettler; 15. Jesse Hartman; 16. Tim Manieri Jr; 17. Tiffany Wambold; 18. Paul Lotier Jr.; 19. Clay Butler; 20. Rickey Yetter; 21. Bobby Dumchowski; 22. Marc Daniels; 23. Brandon Mullins; 24. Joel Smith. Disqualified: Ben Whitaker. Courteousy of NASCAR.com's "Home Tracks" (http://localracing.nascar.com/) : Logano Captures Second NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown Victory Runner-up Pena, 16, impresses in debut IRWINDALE, Calif. – Joey Logano got his second NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown trophy and Sergio Pena nearly made a historic debut on the national stage. Logano, 19, held off the 16-year-old Pena and two-time race winner Matt Kobyluck for the victory in the 225-lap race Saturday before a sold-out crowd in Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. It was Pena's first career race in NASCAR's top developmental series and it came in the non-points, postseason event, which has earned the moniker the "Daytona 500 of short-track racing." > More Pena Makes A Splash At NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown Earns Pole In NASCAR K&N Pro Series Debut IRWINDALE, Calif. – Sergio Pena highlighted an action-packed day in Toyota Speedway at Irwindale on Friday as he captured the pole for Saturday’s NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown. In his first competition in a NASCAR K&N Pro Series race car, the 16-year-old Pena captured the 21 Means 21 Pole Award presented by Coors Light for the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown with a fast lap of 18.390 seconds (97.879 mph) during qualifying Friday evening. > More