USAR Team Press Releases for 1/14/02

 

SHANE WALLACE MOTORSPORTS ANNOUNCE 2002 PLANS

(January 14, 2002) - Mooresville, North Carolina based Shane Wallace Motorsports announced it will compete full time in the 2002 USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series (Southern Division).  The family owned operation will be piloted by 18 year-old Shane Wallace - who will have his sights set on capturing the 2002 "Rookie of the Year" award in the USAR.  The team will field their #4 Ford's out of its Mooresville shop which is led by Crew Chief Darren Shaw.

Shane competed in 4 USAR Southern events in 2001 while running in the ARA Late Model Stock Division.  "I am very excited that we will be competing full time in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series this year", stated Shane.  "I appreciate all that my family has done to help me fulfill my dream and we look forward to a very successful season".  "The goal of this team is to be there at the end of each race and contend for the Rookie of the Year honor". 

The team recently completed a very successful test session at USA International Speedway.  "We tested our backup car and turned very competitive lap times.  The guys at the shop are finishing up a brand new car and we think it will be even better", says Wallace.

Shane Wallace Motorsports is currently seeking sponsorship for their entry 

as well.  "I feel that we have a tremendous marketing package for corporations", stated team owner Ned Wallace.  "We have a family backed operation with a Rising Young Star behind the wheel and the commitment to produce a first class product".   The team has various packages available to meet the objectives of its Corporate Partners. 

As Shane Wallace Motorsports prepares for the upcoming 2002 race season, they also are reaching out to the local community.  The family and team are looking to adopt a family of needy children in the area to support.  

This is a way for the Wallace family and race team to give to those who 

are less fortunate in these times of need.

The 2002 USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Southern Division begins its race 

season on February 23, 2002 at USA International Speedway.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

January 11, 2002.....Cleveland, Ohio

 

BULLET RACING TO JOIN THE HOOTER'S PRO CUP SERIES

Driver Scott Baker and the Bullet Racing Team will be competing in the Northern Division of USAR's Hooter's Pro Cup. Baker and the team have been competing in the Shooter's Ice Man Series, taking the championship in 1999.  They have also been top place finishers in the Main Event Series, as well as many other late model series.  Team Owner Mark Milstein made the decision to take the team to a higher level of competition in 2002, feeling the team was ready to advance to a larger touring series. "The team's mission statement, "Bullet Racing is dedicated to competing in a professional manner, excelling in performance and promotion at each venue, event or series in which they participate," will never be more important than now, as our team enters a new era of racing", stated Milstein.

Associate sponsorship has been secured with Tallmadge Asphalt of Tallmadge, Ohio. Tallmadge Asphalt is the oldest asphalt company in NE Ohio, celebrating their 55th Anniversary in 2002.  They have experienced tremendous growth in the last 20 years, going from 15 employees in 1982, to 75 today.  The company provides quality asphalt and concrete paving services, including excavation, curb work and marking, for the commercial and residential market.  Owners Mike and Pam Sekulich enjoy fast cars and racing.  "Pam and I are both a couple of motor heads, and are proud to be able to be involved with the Bullet Team, and Scott Baker," replied Mike when asked about their support of the team.

The team will continue to pursue other primary and associate sponsorships through the winter.  Bullet Racing has developed a complete marketing package to offer potential sponsors, with the ability to tailor each package depending on the promotional needs and budget of the sponsor.  From driver and car appearances to assistance with integrating motorsports into their other promotional campaigns, the Bullet Marketing Team has the diversity to make it happen.

"We are all very excited about our entry into the Hooter's Cup program, and I, personally, am looking forward to competing with some of the best short track drivers in the country," Baker continued, "This is a higher level of competition for me, and I know a new level of challenge and experience."

The Team will be releasing additional updates as the final plans are made for the car, and new sponsorships are secured.

The team can be contacted at bulletracing11@aol.com 

 
 January 9, 2002

 Pittsboro, NC, (January 9, 2002)-Premiere Motorsports is proud to announce that Andrew Medlin, a twenty one-year-old of Largo, Florida will be campaigning the USAR Hooters Pro Cup car owned by Steve Husketh.  Medlin began his racing career as most up and coming drivers, driving go-karts and late model stock cars.

 Premiere Motorsports is also proud to announce a multi-year deal with

 major associate sponsor Aneco.  Multi-year contracts have also been signed for associate sponsorships with General Electric and Lighting and Power.

 "We are proud to have these strong associate sponsors on board with our
 
 program that is sure to deliver success.  It is an honor to have such a
 
 talented rookie join our program such as Andrew Medlin, and we are excited
 a
 bout the 2002 racing season"  Husketh said.

 Premiere Motorsports and Steve Husketh will also announce a multi-year

 major sponsor at the end of next week.  After the announcement of the new
 
 associate sponsors, Husketh was quoted as saying:  "Our program at

 Premiere Motorsports with Andrew Medlin, Aneco, General Electric, Lighting & Power and our new major sponsor to be announced next week, in our mind will be the strongest program within USAR Hooters Pro Cup.  Premiere Motorsports have plans to run a limited Busch and/or Cup schedule by 2003.  We are very excited with these partnerships!"


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  JFCO Motorsports & Lucas Oil Products Team Up in 2002

             Durham, NC (January 7, 2002) - JFCO Motorsports co-owners Jay Fogleman and Mark Huff have announced Lucas Oil Products will sponsor the JFCO Motorsports team in 2002. The team will compete in the United Speed Alliance Racing Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division. Fogleman will once again handle the driving duties for the team that return to its original lineup for the 2002 season.

            "I am thrilled with the opportunity to represent and market Lucas Oil through our USAR Hooters ProCup Series car in the Northern Division this season," said Fogleman. "We have many of our original crew. We feel we have a winning combination with my partner Mark (Huff) as the crew chief, Billy Hess building our chassis and Automotive Specialists out of Charlotte building our engines. I know this partnership is one Lucas Oil will find to be successful for their 2002 marketing campaign as we have 15 years of racing and motorsports marketing experience to bring to the table."

            Fogleman finished eighth in the final 2001 USAR standings and has won five races since he began competing in the Series in 1997. His most recent win came last spring at St. Augustine.

            The 2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division begins its regular season on April 13th at Jennerstown Speedway. Fogleman is ready to begin his season as soon as possible.

            "We hope to have the #4 Lucas Oil car in the winner's circle for this first race and throughout the season," added Fogleman.

 Mike Williams

Action Racing



CONOVER, N.C. (January 7, 2002) - The Action Racing Team with driver Mike Williams has announced agreements for associate sponsorships with World Products, Manley Performance, Argo Mfg. and Cam Motion for the 2002 USAR Hooters Pro Cup season.  The Action Team #24 Monte Carlo's will carry the logos for all four companies for the full 14 race USAR Southern Division Series and the season ending five Championship events, as well as some selected Northern Division Series events.

            The Action Racing Team, with Mike Williams as driver, welcomes the opportunity to advertise for and represent these race industry leaders in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series for the 2002 season.

" I am proud to be associated with World, Manley, Argo and Cam Motion, whose products I already think are the best in the industry," Williams said. "That certainly makes it easier and more fun to spread the word about their products."

            World Products, Manley Performance, Argo Manufacturing and Cam Motion are all major players in the Performance Industry, and all manufacture their own quality products. World and Manley also supply much of the automotive aftermarket with their higher quality engine parts. 

            World manufactures cylinder heads and blocks for race engines. They also sell a complete line from individual castings to kit packages to complete engines. Manley manufactures and sells valves, pistons, connecting rods, springs, retainers, push rods, tools and a host of other engine performance components. Argo manufactures pit equipment, carts, wagons, jacks and an array of chassis, suspension and brake parts, which covers everything you could ever want on a racecar. Cam Motion manufactures camshafts and related parts and is one of the few cam companies that make their own billets.

 Monday, January 7, 2002 



Shoemaker, Sprouse Motorsports To Team For Hooters Pro Cup 2002 Season

(Belvidere N.J.)
The S&L Equipment Rental and Don Sprouse Motorsports announced last week their agreement to run in 2002 season of USAR Hooters ProCup Series. They named sophomore driver Kyle Shoemaker of Belvidere N.J. as driver of the No.27 S&L Equipment Rentals Ford.
Howard "Butch" Shoemaker owner and COO of the outdoor construction rental and snow removal company said "We realized the need of a seasoned veteren to come and run our team the way it needs to be. Early last season Sprouse came over and talked and offered our team a lot of advice and support. He spent a lot of time with us and that went a long ways with me." He also went on to say "We think that Hooters ProCup gives us a lot of experience to grow as a team and to promote our company."
The rental company is family owned and has some sponsorship from the CAT people.
"This new season will be our 2nd season in the Hooters ProCup and allows us to provide more time to our business and leave the car building to Sprouse. All we need to provide is four people to help field the car at each event."
Don Sprouse of Greenville S.C. has fielded cars for over twenty years including the Winston Cup car of the late Tim Richmond. He had previously had Mike Herman Jr. and Tom Pistone in his cars last year.
Sprouse will have two to three Laughlin built cars for this season.
He also has a lot of knowledge of the Laughlin chassis that are used by several competitors.
Last season Herman piloted the cars to a second place finish at Jennerstown.
It was a dismal season for Shoemaker. who in his rookie season had a high finish of 11th at Winchester. He was also running as high as 4th at Chemung when an overheated engine ended his best effort with less than 30 laps to go.
The cars will be kept in Greenville the also announced.
"I like running the north and am now getting a feel of these heavier cars and the experience Don brings to us will allow me to get running better." Shoemaker said.
Sprouse Motorsports has been known to run more than one team, but plans are not final yet on whether Herman will return this year.
At Lakeland Herman indicated that he and Sprouse were negotiating a new contract and that sponsorship will continue in their efforts.