USAR Weekly Press Release Package
Hello Everyone,
Here is this Monday's USAR Press Release Package. The following releases will feature all the information from this past weekend's Lucas Oil 250 presented by Hooters Air from Jennerstown Speedway. All media outlets if you need images from this weekend please email me or call me and I will assist you. This email will include the following releases and as always I will cut and paste the text to this email and add as an attachment:
1.. Jennerstown Post-Race Story
2.. USAR Northern Division Points Standings
3.. Official Results from Jennerstown Speedway
4.. USAR Team Press Releases from Jennerstown
5.. Ace Speedway Pre-Race Story
6.. Ace Speedway Quick Facts
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (843) 282-1356.
Tim Southers
For Immediate Release
Tim Southers
USAR Media Relations
(843) 282-1356 Office
(843) 340-3452 Cell
tsouthers@usarprocup.com
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Ross Gets His Season Off to a Fast Start at Jennerstown
JENNERSTOWN, PA - Brian Ross knew coming into the 2003 season for the USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division the expectations of his Poynter Drywall/Odle Motorsports team were going to be high. After a successful rookie campaign last year that produced five wins and the Miller Lite Rookie of the Year championship, Ross met those expectations quickly Saturday night at Jennerstown Speedway.
Ross passed Hal Goodson on lap 161 and later held off Eric Corbett to win the Lucas Oil 250 presented by Hooters Air Saturday night. Jeff Agnew, a two-time winner at the track, finished a solid third with Kertus Davis and Canadian regular Jason McLellan completing the top-five.
"It is nice to finally get a win here at Jennerstown," said Ross. "We have had some good runs here but could never finish at the end. Tonight we were able to do that and this car drove great even with older tires."
Ross made reference to his pit stop on lap 108 for fuel and tires. Ross decided to pit after Scott Baker cut a tire and slowed on the track to bring out the caution flag on lap 105. Ross decided to pit with several other lead lap cars while Corbett and Agnew were two of the leading cars deciding to stay on the track.
Agnew, who took the lead on lap 84 and led three times for a total of 69 laps in the race, led at the halfway mark to collect the Lucas Oil Products Halfway Leader Award. Agnew enjoyed his lead but still needed to pit for tires and fuel.
It looked as if the pit strategy might have worked for Ross until Corbett, Agnew and the rest of the lead lap cars got a break when Jeremiah Kuntz brought out the yellow on lap 150 when he slowed on the track. After nine of the 13 lead-lap cars pitted during the caution Ross moved into second behind Hal Goodson.
Ross passed Goodson four laps after the restart and held on the final 90 laps for his sixth career win and first in the Keystone State.
"Our motor developed a miss and we just couldn't find the power to get by Ross," said Corbett. "We had a good car and to come to our home track for my team and run up front is a great start to the season. We led some laps and put our car in contention for the win."
The race began with Danny Sammons starting from the point after winning his first career Advance Auto Parts Pole Award and dashing out to the early lead. Sammons was leading on lap 30 when his Fred's Parts Center Ford suddenly lost power on the backstretch after his car suffered ignition problems giving the lead to Goodson.
Sammons fixed the ignition problems and returned to the track two laps down. Sammons made up one lap several laps later and was racing the leaders again to try and get back on the lead lap on lap 83 when he lost control in turn one. The spin by Sammons collected Goodson, who was leading, and second-place Jay Fogleman in the accident.
Goodson was able to return to action and finish a respectable sixth, but the accident ended the night for Sammons and Fogleman. Fogleman did return later in the race but finished over 100 laps down.
Joel Kauffman enjoyed a solid run in his first career start in the Series and used his eighth-place finish to garner Miller Lite Rookie of the Race honors. Glenn Sullivan returned to the Series and scored his best finish in almost two years with an 11th-place finish and winner of the Hard Charger Award.
The race was slowed 11 times by caution with 11 cars finishing on the lead lap and the only multi-car incident of the race was on lap 83 with Sammons, Goodson and Fogleman.
The win gives Ross the early lead in the Northern Division point standings over Corbett and Agnew. The Northern Division returns to action in two weeks at Lonesome Pine Raceway in Coeburn, VA. The Food City 250 will run on Saturday, April 26th.
NEWS & NOTES FROM JENNERSTOWN SPEEDWAY
a.. A total of 34 cars entered the first USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division race of the season. Johnny Mackison, Jr. was not able to compete and Dale Delozier suffered mechanical problems in practice and was not able to qualify.
b.. Joel Kauffman, last year's Sunoco Super Series Champion, led a solid field of rookie drivers with his eighth-place finish and qualified on the outside pole. Kauffman also took his LA West Luxury Vans Chevrolet to the front for 8 laps during the Lucas Oil 250.
c.. Kertus Davis, who works for multi-car owner Steve Husketh as crew chief for Todd Hirschfeld in the Southern Division, showed he is also talented behind the wheel as he drove his Quality Brake Centers Ford to a strong fourth-place finish and led five laps in the contest.
d.. Canadian regulars Jason McLellan and John Gaunt both collected top-10 runs and fellow Canadian Robbie Thompson finished in the top-20 in his first career start in the Series. McLellan brought his Artic Clear Chevrolet home in fifth and Gaunt gave the Centennial Chrysler Dodge a 10th-place showing.
e.. The race featured nine leads changes among seven drivers, a new record for lead changes at the track for the Series.
f.. Goodson rebounded from his accident while leading on lap 83 to finish sixth in his first career start as a full-time Northern Division competitor. Goodson, who drove in the Southern Division last season, joined efforts with veteran crew chief Jimmy King to drive a Dodge for Lynch Motorsports based in Indiana.
g.. Ross became the sixth different winner to win a USAR Hooters ProCup Series race at Jennerstown Speedway. Agnew is tied with Mardy Lindley for the most wins at the track with two.
h.. The race was the first of 12 regular season races for the Northern Division.
2003 NORTHERN PROCUP DRIVER POINTS THRU 4/14/03
POS.
CAR #
DRIVER
HOMETOWN
POINTS
1
42
Brian Ross
Plymouth, IN
170
2
73
Jeff Agnew
Floyd, VA
150
3
75
Eric Corbett
Hagerstown, MD
150
4
68
Kertus Davis
Siler City, NC
140
5
3
Jason McLellan
MT. Forest Ont. CA
130
6
50
Hal Godson
Darlington, SC
130
7
44
Joel Kauffman
LaGrange, IN
126
8
46
Forrest Urban Jr
Glen Allen, VA
123
9
14
Charlie Ford
Charles City, VA
119
10
25
John Gaunt
Barrie, ONT. CA
117
11
34
Glenn Sullivan
Westbury, NY
115
12
01
Pete Wormcastle
New Haven, IN
111
13
92
Jimmy Burns
Bethlehem, PA
109
14
12
Dale Evonsion
East Hartland, CT
108
15
95
Billy Knippenberg Jr
Plainfield, IL
107
16
40
Todd Peck
Glenville, PA
105
17
00
Ronnie Perrine
Lima, OH
103
18
5
Robbie Thompson
Port Elgin, INT. CA
102
19
32
Glenn Gault
Hubbard, OH
101
20
88
Gerald Davis
Delray, WV
100
21
89
Tom Hessert III
Cherry Hill, NJ
99
22
02
Brian Eckliff
Mentor, OH
98
23
36
Eddie Beahr
Mechanicsville, VA
97
24
4
Jay Fogleman
Durham, NC
96
25
9
Jeremiah Kuntz
Mahaffey, PA
95
26
97
Danny Sammons
Trenton, NJ
95
27
76
Grant Andrews
Albrightsville, PA
93
28
11
Scott Baker
Clevland, OH
92
29
80
Jeff Roark
Abingdon, VA
91
30
27
Kyle Shoemaker
Belvidere, NJ
89
31
38
Justin Ely
Tunkhannock, PA
89
32
35
Greg Van Alst
Anderson, IN
88
33
87
Dale Delozier
Lorton, VA
40
34
65
Johnny Mackison
York, PA
40
HOOTERS ProCup
Lucas Oil 250
Presented by Hooters Air
Race Results
Location- Jennerstown Speedway
Date- 4-12-03
Finish
Start
Car
Driver
Sponsor
Make/Model
Laps
Winnings
Remarks
Pos
Pos
#
Fin
1
5
42
Brian Ross
Plymouth In
Poynter Drywall
Ford Taurus
250
$10,000
Running
2
9
75
Eric Corbett
Hagerstown Md
Fredricksburg Motor Sports/Clean and Shine/Larry & Sons
Ford Taurus
250
$6,000
Running
3
6
73
Jeff Agnew
Floyd Va
NGA/Hooters Golf Tour
Chev Monte Carlo
250
$5,800
Running
4
4
68
Kertus Davis
Siler City NC
Quality Brake Centers/MMP
Ford Taurus
250
$3,800
Running
5
7
3
Jason McLellan
Mt Forest Ont Cda
Artic Clear/ T D Smith Transport
Chev Monte Carlo
250
$3,200
Running
6
3
50
Hal Goodson
Darlington SC
Lynch Motorsports
Dodge Integra
250
$3,000
Running
7
10
46
Forrest Urban
Glen Allen Va
Insurance Doctor/Urban Mechanical
Chev Monte Carlo
250
$2,800
Running
8
2
44
R
Joel Kauffman
Lagrange In
L A West Luxury Vans/Choo Choo Customs
Chev Monte Carlo
250
$3,600
Running
9
12
14
Charlie Ford
Charles City Va
Sun Graphics
Dodge Intrepid
250
$2,400
Running
10
14
25
John Gaunt
Barrie Ont Cda
Centennial Chrysler/Sikkens/Pepsi
Dodge Intrepid
250
$2,200
Running
11
27
34
Glenn Sullivan
Westbury NY
Sponsor needed/White Tail Deer Research/Sunoco
Chev Monte Carlo
250
$2,500
Running
12
17
12
Dale Evonsion
E Hartland Ct
New England Race Fuels-Sunoco/Diamond RV
Chev Monte Carlo
249
$1,900
Running
13
19
O1
R
Pete Wormcastle
New Haven In
Witer Racing/Preferred Inc
Ford Taurus
249
$1,800
Running
14
20
92
Jimmy Burns
Bethlehem Pa
Jackaroo Meat Sauces/ J A Burns Trucking/Messer MG Ind
Chev Monte Carlo
249
$1,700
Running
15
22
95
R
Billy Knippenberg
Plainfield Il
BIR Racing
Ford Taurus
248
$1,600
Running
16
25
40
R
Todd Peck
Glenville Pa
Advance Settlement/Arthritis Foundation
Chev Monte Carlo
248
$1,500
Running
17
30
OO
R
Ronnie Perrine Jr
Lima Oh
Allencountyhomebuyers.com/AFCO
Chev Monte Carlo
247
$1,400
Running
18
23
5
R
Robbie Thompson
Port Elgin Ont Cda
Shear Metal Products/TTR Transport
Ford Taurus
231
$1,350
Running
19
11
32
Glenn Gault
Hubbard Oh
First Calvary Ft Hood Tx/American Title & Trust Company
Chev Monte Carlo
230
$1,300
Accident
20
18
88
R
Gerald Davis
Delray WV
Action Concrete Supplies/Drywall Systems Inc
Ford Taurus
220
$1,250
Running
21
21
89
R
Tom Hessert
Cherry Hill NJ
Cherry Hill Classic Cars/Fred Kennedy Truck Sales
Ford Taurus
210
$1,200
Mechanical
22
29
O2
R
Brian Eckliff
Mentor Oh
M T Heat Treat/Cometic Gasket
Chev Monte Carlo
176
$1,200
Mechanical
23
26
36
R
Eddie Beahr
Mechanicsville Va
Fidelity Printing
Ford Taurus
174
$1,200
Mechanical
24
13
4
Jay Fogleman
Durham NC
Lucas Oil Products
Ford Taurus
149
$1,150
Accident
25
15
9
Jeremiah Kuntz
Mahaffey Pa
Jehovah Jireh/Kuntz Chrysler Dodge Chevrolet
Dodge Intrepid
147
$1,150
Mechanical
26
16
38
Justin Ely
Tunkhannock Pa
Kevin Kitchnefsky Spinal Cord Foundation
Chev Monte Carlo
117
$1,150
Mechanical
27
32
76
Grant Andrews
Allbrightsville Pa
A & R Fire Protection
Chev Monte Carlo
116
$1,100
Mechanical
28
8
11
Scott Baker
Tallmage Oh
Tallmadge Asphalt/Paving
Chev Monte Carlo
115
$1,100
Mechanical
29
28
80
R
Jeff Roark
Abingdon Va
Porter Paint/Zinsser Primer
Pontiac Grand Prix
108
$1,100
Mechanical
30
1
97
Danny Sammons
Trenton NJ
Freds Parts Center/Haulmark.com/aarn.com/ABE Fence
Ford Taurus
82
$2,100
Accident
31
24
27
Kyle Shoemaker
Belvidere NJ
S & L Equipment Rental Inc/New Holland/K2 Machinery
Chev Monte Carlo
25
$1,050
Accident
32
31
35
R
Greg Van Alst
Anderson In
Thermtech Systems/gregvanalst.com
Pontiac Gran Prix
6
$1,050
Mechanical
R
Rookie
Advance Auto Parts Pole Award- $1000- Danny Sammons
Lucas Oil Products 1/2 Way Leader-$1000- Jeff Agnew
Hard Charger - $500- Glenn Sullivan
Miller Lite Rookie of the Race -$1000- Joel Kauffman
CV Products Engine Builder of the Race - #42 Ultra Tech
Number of caution flags-11 Total laps under caution- 69
Time of race- 2:20:23 Green Flag Average Speed- 93.881 MPH Margin of Win- .967 sec
Lap Leaders- 1-30 Danny Sammons(30); 31-38 Joel Kauffman(8); 39-43 Kertus Davis(5);
44-51 Jeff Agnew(69); 52-83 Hal Goodson(40); 84-143 Jeff Agnew;
144-151 Eric Corbett(8); 152 Jeff Agnew; 153-160 Hal Goodson; 161-250 Brian Ross(90)
Team L.A. Motorsports
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Josh Tucker (260) 463-2100
Hooter's ProCup Rookie Candidate, Joel Kauffman, has solid performance at Jennerstown.
April 14, 2003 (LaGrange, IN) 2003 USAR Hooter's ProCup Rookie of the Year candidate, Joel Kauffman, started his season off with a solid performance this past weekend in the Lucas Oil 250 at Jennerstown Speedway in Jennerstown, PA.
17-year-old Kauffman qualified his #44 Chevrolet on the outside pole Saturday afternoon and was able to run in the top 10 all evening, leading 8 laps early in the event and finishing the race in 8th.
"We were pleased with our results this weekend" remarked Kauffman. "Our goal for this weekend was to produce a solid qualifying effort and complete all the laps in the race. It is an honor to be out here racing door to door with some of the best short track talent in the country. We are a new team to USAR so we need to earn our respect with the officials, teams and drivers and this is the best way to do it."
"It was important for us to come here and run good," stated Josh Tucker, the teams Marketing and Public Relations Manager. "L.A. West Luxury Vehicles and Choo Choo Customs stepped up this weekend as a primary sponsor but that was a one race deal. We are actively seeking marketing partners for this race team and for us to come to the first race and have results like this helps. We have great equipment and great people involved with this team and efforts like this help prove our ability. Joel is very talented and can offer a lot of publicity to the right company," added Tucker.
This race will be shown on SPEED Channel this Thursday, April 17th at 7:00pm EST. The team's next race will be the Food City 250 at Lonesome Pine Raceway in Coeburn, VA. That race is scheduled to take the green flag on April 26th at 7:00pm and will air on SPEED Channel Thursday, May 1st at 7:00pm EST. For more information on Joel you can visit the teams official website, www.joelkauffman.com. To learn more about the numerous opportunities the team has available for potential marketing partners please contact Josh Tucker by email at jtucker@lawest.com or by phone at 260-463-4060.
Thompson Smokes Them in USAR Season Opener
For Immediate Release:
Blenheim, Ont. Apr.14th/03
After months of preparation, the Mihalco Motorsports team members were very anxious to get the 2003 USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series season going at the .522 mile oval in Jennerstown PA. With a major ice and snow storm early in the week at Jennerstown, the team hit the track on Saturday morning with no track time. In the morning practice Robbie Thompson, (driver of the #5 Shear Metal Products, TTR Transport, Logels Auto Parts, SM Freight, Fans Motorsports Ford Taurus) tried to figure out the proper line and set up for the 250 lap main event. Steve "Birdie" Bird (Thompson's crew chief) helped Robbie get up to speed by posting the 11th quickest time after practice.
Being conservative in qualifying and clocking in at the 23rd position, Robbie began his march forward when the green flag flew. After 75 laps of competition Robbie was battling a lose race car and knew that he needed to stay out of trouble until the next caution for chassis adjustment and tires. The caution flag soon fell and Thompson come down pit road for the necessary adjustments. After the pit stop Robbie followed series veteran Hal Goodson through the traffic to 7th in the running order when a split oil line sent the heavily smoking car to the pits for repairs. Crew members were able to diagnose and fix the problem, losing only 19 laps in the process which placed Robbie 18th in the final running order. "I am very proud of my guys in the pits to get me back out onto the track in short order. It is little things like this that happen in a season that if you don't have solid people behind you, it will cost you in the year end point championship" stated Thompson
The team now looks forward to the next event at Lonesome Pine Speedway in Coeburn VA. Apr. 26th. Prior to this event, the team will have their show car on display at the Food City Rev-It- Up Party located at the Food City store in the Marty Shopping Center in Coeburn on Friday, April 25th from 6:00 to 8:pm. Activities include: Autograph session with many different USAR drivers, Food Sampling, Tether Rides in the Naturally Fresh Foods hot air balloon (weather permitting), Radio Remote, Give-a-ways and games.
(Press release - 3/17/2003 for immediate release)
TEAM CENTENNIAL PUMPED UP OVER NEW DODGE
John Gaunt is ready for Dodge Different. The sophomore driver is excited about campaigning a new Leavitt Chassis 2003 Dodge Intrepid out of the Team Centennial shops in Barrie, Ontario in the upcoming Hooter Pro Cup Northern Division. "In 2002, we had to learn this style car, and all the tracks were new to us", says Gaunt a former competitor on the CASCAR circuit, Canada's own version of NASCAR. "During the off season our team has prepared a great new car and with having a year's experience under our belts, we're ready to run closer to the front." Centennial Chrysler-Dodge in Barre sponsors Gaunt where he is also employed as the body shop manager. The Dodge power plants are provided to Team Centennial from AP Racing Engines. Team owner Gord Coates is enthusiastic about the team's chances for this season as they acquired crew chief John Fletcher late last season. "With Fletch, we ran better immediately. He brings a lot of knowledge and blends with Pooke, Pete, Jeff, Darren, and the guys very well." The number 25 Intrepid also adorns associate sponsors Sikkens Paint, Pepsi, Havoline, and Blue Jay Catering. Team Centennial debuts the flash red, white, and blue racer at Jennerstown Speedway on Saturday, April 12, in the Hooters ProCup 250. Television action from Jennerstown can seen via the Speed channel on Thursday, April 17th at 7P.M.EST
Media and sponsor information can be obtained from Bill Richards c/o Team Centennial at Billtwins@aol.com
For Immediate Release
Tim Southers
USAR Media Relations
tsouthers@usarprocup.com
843-282-1356
ACE Speedway Ready to ProCup Drivers
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - As Easter weekend quickly approaches the Tucson 250 presented by Dave's Discount Furniture at Ace Speedway promises to be another exciting night of action at the beautiful track located near Greensboro, NC.
Last year Bobby Gill collected his second career win at the track holding off a hard-charging Jason Sarvis. Gill previously won the first-ever USAR Hooters ProCup Series race held at the track in the spring of 2000.
"Ace is a fun place to race," said Gill. "We have run well there and hopefully we can go back and get another win. The track is one of the nicest short tracks we visit in the Southern Division."
Another driver who looks forward to returning to Ace Speedway is Stacy Puryear. Puryear, who joins Gill as the only active Hooters ProCup Series drivers to have finished in the top-10 in all three ProCup races held at the track, has finishes of 9th in 2000, 3rd in 2001 and a solid 10th-place showing last season.
Puryear as begun the 2003 season on a hot streak as he entered this season as an owner-driver of his South Boston, VA-based team. Puryear was one of four drivers to begin the season with consecutive top-five finishes in the first two races and looks forward to returning to Ace Speedway.
The track will be the fourth race of the 13-race regular season schedule for the Southern Division drivers. Start time for the race will be at 8 pm.
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2003 USAR Hooters ProCup Series quick Facts
WHAT: Tucson 250 presented by Dave's Discount Furniture
USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #5 of 30 (Southern Division Race #4)
WHERE: Ace Speedway - Altamahaw, NC
.400-mile, semi-banked asphalt oval
WHEN: Friday, April 18, 2003 - 8:00 pm EDT
DISTANCE: 250 Laps/100 Miles
POSTED AWARDS: $111,870 (Includes $34,750 Point Fund)
STARTING FIELD: 32 car starting field. 34 cars possible. Fastest 28 cars through time trials. Three provisional positions based on top 30 drivers' position in the Southern Division 2003 points standings. One provisional will be awarded based on top 30 owners' position in the Southern Division 2003 point standings. Provisionals may be added to the field for a former USAR Hooters ProCup Series champion, or a former USAR Hooters ProCup Series Rookie of the Year who competed in 2002.
PROMOTER: Ace Speedway, Robert Isley, General Manager, 336-585-1200
MEDIA CONTACT: Tim Southers, USAR Public Relations Director, 843-282-1356
TELEVISION: SPEED, Thursday, April 24, 2003 (7:00 pm EST)
SPEED, Friday, April 25, 2003 (12:00 am & Noon EST)
Urban America Television, Sunday, April 27, 2003 (Check your local listings)
Comcast Sports, TBA & Sunshine Network, TBA
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Thursday, April 17, 2003:
5:00 - 7:00 pm Early Parking & Registration
Friday, April 18, 2003:
8:30 am USAR Officials Meeting
9:00 am Late Hauler Parking
9:30 am Pit Gate Opens
10:00 am Tech Inspection Opens
10:30 am Crew Chief Meeting
10:45 am Rookie Meeting
11:30 am - 1:30 pm ProCup Practice
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Remove Haulers
3:15 pm ProCup Drivers Meeting
3:30 pm Chapel Service
4:00 pm Front Gate Opens
5:30 pm ProCup Qualifying Time Trials
6:45 pm Autograph Session in Grandstands
7:35 pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
8:00 pm Tucson 250 presented by Dave's Discount Furniture
RECORDS: Date Driver Time Speed
4/21/00 Jon Wood 15.697 sec. 91.737 mph
Race Results from Ace Speedway on April 19, 2002
1. Bobby Gill Pole Award: Clay Rogers
2. Jason Sarvis Time Of Race: 1:32:20
3. Hal Goodson Green Flag Avg. Speed: 89.476 mph
4. Todd Massey Margin of Victory: .2 sec.
5. Steven Christian Caution Flags: 9 for 57 laps
6. Richard Landreth Lap Leaders: 1-24 Clay Rogers; 25-47 Shane
7. Jay Fogleman Huffman; 48-56 Clay Rogers; 57-80 Jason Sarvis;
8. Lee Tissot 81-160 Bobby Gill; 161-188 Jay Fogleman; 189-250
9. Mart Nesbitt Bobby Gill.
10. Stacy Puryear
PAST HOOTERS PROCUP SERIES WINNERS FROM NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
Year Race Winners Pole Winners
2000 Bobby Gill Jon Wood
2001 Hal Goodson Jay Fogleman
2002 Bobby Gill Clay Rogers
Tucson 250 presented by Dave's Discount Furniture Notes of Interest:
· Bobby Gill is the defending champion of this race.
· Jason Sarvis has rejoined his RBR Enterprises Team at Ace and will defend his 2002 championship with the team he won with in 2002.
· Stacy Puryear and Bobby Gill are the only two drivers who have finished in the top-10 in all three previous races held at Ace Speedway.
· The race is somewhat of a homecoming for Michael Ritch. Ritch, who races out of nearby High Point, NC, finished 11th at Ace Speedway last season in his first race there in the Series.
TOP-10 IN USAR HOOTERS PROCUP SOUTHERN DIVISION POINTS STANDINGS:
1. Shane Huffman 450 6. Andrew Medlin 359
2. Stacy Puryear 404 7. Danny O'Quinn, Jr. 356
3. Joe Gaita 398 8. Mike Laughlin, Jr. 354
4. Toby Porter 383 9. Mart Nesbitt 346
4. Steven Christian 370 10. Shane Wallace 342
PARTICIPATING SPECIAL AWARD SPONSORS:
Pole Award ($1,000): Advance Auto Parts
Halfway Leader Award ($1,000): Lucas Oil Products
Rookie of the Race Award ($1,000): Miller Lite Beer
Hard Charger Award ($500):
OFFICIAL SERIES SPONSORS:
Hooters . Naturally Fresh Dressings & Dips . Jackaroo Barbeque Sauces . Goodyear . Lucas Oil Products . Timberwolf Tobacco . Advance Auto Parts . Coca-Cola . Sunoco Race Fuels . Tucson Cigarettes . Racing Electronics . Tri Star Racewear
PARTICIPATING CONTINGENCY AWARD SPONSORS:
Automotive Specialist .BSR Products . CV Products . DRP Performance . Dr. Gas . JE Pistons . Eibach . Edelbrock . Earl's . Holley Performance Products . Hess Racing Priducts . Longacre . K&N Engineering . MSD Ignitions . XRP . Spin Tech . Quarter Master . Heintz Performance . Laughlin Racing Products . Lowes LugNuts . Isky Racing Cams . Performance Fiberglass . Crane Cams . Mahle Performance . Manley Performance . Racing Electronics . Tri-Star . Stewart Warner . Proline Pit Cart . Pit Gear Custom Covers . Ringer Gloves . Borla Performance
UNITED SPEED ALLIANCE RACING MEDIA RELATIONS POLICIES & PROCEDURES
The USAR Department of Media Relations will be more than happy to assist you with your coverage of our Hooters ProCup Series. We will provide you information you need to cover our Series and/or race events. USAR can emial you all pre-race, race weekend and post-race information. If you would like to receive this information via fax, please call Tim Southers at (843) 282-1356 to arrange fax information. The office fax number is (843) 282-1333.
If you wish to contact a driver or representative of the Series for interviews, radio call-ins, and television interviews you can call Tim Southers for assistance in arranging any needed interviews.
USAR provides approved Media Outlets pictures for use in editorial copy. These images are provided free of charge to your media outlet by USAR. All images must be used for editorial copy only. Any use of image provided by USAR for advertising purposes must be arranged with Mike Horne, the official photographer of the Hooters ProCup Series. Please contact Tim Southers for assistance.
Any television outlet wishing to have race highlights sent to your office should contact Tim Southers at USAR for assistance and MUST contact the office of Media Relations by Wednesday afternoon prior to the race weekend highlights will be needed. USAR respectfully requests the office please return the tape to USAR after use. If a television outlets wishes to receive the highlights via VYVX line or via satellite, please contact USAR for more information.
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