Stacker 2 Xtreme Dirt Series Merges with UMP
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/filehost/BP646.pdf&id=BC646BPBKDCDp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Rick Wainright, Keystone Marketing 336-406-0583 Phone / 336-998-8245 Fax Email: rick.wainright@keystonemarketing.net Stacker 2 Intensifies Dirt Car Racing ANDOVER, N.J. (Aug. 13) - Officials from NVE Pharmaceuticals announced a merger between the Stacker 2® Xtreme Dirt Car Series and the United Midwest Promoters (UMP). Doug Bland, president of the Stacker 2® Xtreme Dirt Car Series, will join Ken Schrader, Bob Sargent, Robert Lawton and Howie Comander of UMP as the new ownership of the improved Stacker 2® Xtreme Dirt Car Series. The new series will retain the Stacker 2® Xtreme Dirt Car Series name and will feature events at premier race venues across the country to conclude the 2004 season. The basic elements and structure of the original series will remain intact with the exception of some adjustments to the existing tire rule. With the removal of the tire conflict, the new series stands to pick up several big name drivers and several high profile events. "Stacker 2® came into this sport with the goal of taking dirt Late Model racing to a new level and giving the dirt racing fans something they have never seen before," said Bob Occhifinto, President/CEO of NVE, maker of Stacker 2® and YJ Stinger®. "We are proud of the strides that have been made this season to accomplish this goal, but realized the fragmentation that exists in the dirt racing world was standing in the way of reaching our ultimate goal - bringing the best show in the country to fans all over the country. We are as committed to making this a success as we were when we signed on at the end of last year. "There was no hesitation in my mind when the opportunity arose to join forces with Ken Schrader and the other owners of the UMP," continued Occhifinto. "This is a chance to see the elite drivers in all of dirt racing competing at one time on the premier tracks across the country. As a fan, what more could you ask for?" The merger will allow the Stacker 2® Xtreme Dirt Car Series to add key venues that are controlled by the new ownership group for the remainder of the 2004 season and will assist series officials in building a compelling race schedule in 2005. "When Bob Occhifinto called me and asked me my thoughts on merging with the UMP, I saw an opportunity to extend what I set out to build from the beginning, America's premier dirt Late Model racing organization," Bland said. "It is great to have a sponsor with the same vision and resolve to see this thing through. The UMP is a prestigious organization known for great racing at great tracks. They bring a lot to the table and I welcome them into the fold." (more) Page 2 - Stacker 2 Intensifies Dirt Track Racing "I have watched as organizations have fought back and forth causing more damage to the sport of dirt racing than good," said Schrader, NASCAR® driver and co-owner of the new Stacker 2® Xtreme Dirt Car Series. "I know firsthand how important it is to have a committed sponsor. I have watched what Stacker 2® has already brought to dirt Late Model racing after just one year, and I can't wait to see what the future brings. They have taken the first step to unify dirt racing, and I feel fortunate to be a part of a team I believe will bring prosperity to a sport I and many fans love." YJ Stinger is Stacker 2's extreme energy drink, totally ephedra-free and available in four lightly carbonated flavors: Sinful Citrus, Pounding Punch, Enraged Raspberry and the newly released Chronic Cola. Enraged Raspberry and Chronic Cola are also available in a Sugar Free formula. This product is not intended to be a meal replacement nor a dietary supplement. NVE Pharmaceuticals of Andover, N.J., exclusively manufactures, distributes and markets the entire Stacker 2 line of products ("The Worlds Strongest Fat Burner") and YJ Stinger. -30- Stats As of August 13 Season Event Winners: Event YJ Stinger Dash Winner Event Winner East Bay Raceway Park Jimmy Mars Jimmy Mars East Bay Raceway Park Shane Clanton John Mason East Bay Raceway Park Eddie Carrier Jr. Donnie Moran I-20 Speedway Donnie Moran Darren Miller New 311 Speedway Brian Birkhofer Donnie Moran Auto Tire and Parts RaceparkDon O'Neal Don O'Neal LaSalle Speedway Don O'Neal Don O'Neal New Egypt Speedway Jimmy Mars Jimmy Mars Williams Grove Speedway Donnie Moran Donnie Moran Davenport Speedway Eddie Carrier Jr. Earl Pearson Jr. Cedar Lake Speedway Brian Birkhofer Jimmy Mars Cedar Lake Speedway Donnie Moran Earl Pearson Jr. Wythe Raceway Darren Miller Jimmy Mars Muskingum County Speedway Davey Johnson Donnie Moran Wayne County Speedway Earl Pearson Jr. Earl Pearson Jr. Attica Raceway Park Ray Cook Donnie Moran KC Raceway Donnie Moran Jimmy Mars LaSalle Speedway Brian Birkhofer Earl Pearson Jr. Cedar Lake Speedway Eddie Carrier Jr. Brian Birkhofer 2004 Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series YJ Stinger Cup Point Standings (as of Aug. 13) Position Car # Driver NameResidence Entered Starts Wins Top 5's Top 10's EarningsPoints 1 1 Earl Pearson Jr.Jacksonville, FL 19 19 4 14 17 $102,650.003,095 2 28M Jimmy Mars Elk Mound, WI 19 19 5 14 17 $105,100.003,075 3 99 Donnie Moran Dresden, OH 19 19 5 14 16 $126,450.003,052 4 15B Brian BirkhoferMuscatine, IA 19 19 1 11 16 $100,000.002,896 5 0 Steve Shaver Vienna, WVa 19 19 0 6 11 $43,150.002,616 6 7 Matt Miller Waterville, OH 19 19 0 2 12 $49,225.002,611 7 25 Shane Clanton Locust Grove, GA 19 17 0 5 13 $41,550.002,584 8 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC 19 18 0 4 10 $37,550.002,552 9 9 Billy Drake Bloomington, IL 19 18 0 4 13 $43,800.002,533 10 32D Darren Miller Chadwick, IL 19 15 1 6 11 $42,275.002,513 11 28 Eddie Carrier Jr.Ona, WVa 19 18 0 0 5 $27,375.002,302 12 55 Jeep Van Wormer Pinconning, MI19 18 0 1 4 $27,350.002,276 13 72 John Mason Millersburg, OH 19 18 1 1 2 $31,325.002,215 14 1x1 Sonny Conley New Martinsville, WVa 1912 0 0 0 $16,325.001,890 15 19J Davey Johnson Greensburg, PA 13 13 0 3 6 $18,200.001,648 16 C9 Steve CaseboltRichmond, IN 14 9 0 0 1 $9,725.00 1,527 17 95 Buckshot MilesEvans, GA 16 6 0 0 0 $5,225.00 1,428 18 59 Bill CunninghamJefferson, OH 12 9 0 0 0 $7,375.00 1,134 19 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN 7 6 2 3 6 $31,100.001,059 20 64 Sean Cosgrove Catharpin, VA 12 4 0 0 0 $3,575.00 1,056 21 2* D.J. Troutman Hyndman, PA 9 8 0 0 0 $6,025.00 947 22 7T Dave Troutman Hyndman, PA 9 4 0 0 0 $3,300.00 798 23 2 Brady Smith Solon Springs, WI 6 6 0 1 2 $8,650.00 789 24 1K John Anderson®Omaha, NE 7 4 0 1 1 $6,475.00 756 25 50 Denny Eckrich Tiffin,IA 7 5 0 0 0 $5,575.00 744 2004 Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year Point Standings (as of Aug. 13) Position Car # Driver Name Residence Points 1 25 Shane Clanton® Locust Grove, GA 2,584 2 9 Billy Drake® Bloomington, IL 2,533 3 32D Darren Miller® Chadwick, IL 2,513 4 28 Eddie Carrier Jr.® Ona, WVa 2,302 5 55 Jeep Van Wormer® Pinconning, MI 2,276 6 1x1 Sonny Conley® New Martinsville, WVa 1,890 7 1K John Anderson® Omaha, NE 756 8 A1 Duke Whiseant® Texarkana, AR 652 9 7C Jim Curry® Norman, IN 320 10 58 Garrett Durrett® Simsboro, LA 304 11 33 Al Purkey® Coffeyville, KS 302 12 30 Mark Voigt® Marine, IL 240 70 Jeff Choquette® West Palm Beach, FL 240 14 1X Scott Pounds® Seymour, TN 160