Mike Savage CORR Race Report - Rds. 1 & 2

June 12, 2006
Williamsburg, MI
For Immediate Release

Mike Savage ? Mr. Consistency Races On at 2006 CORR Sportsman Opener

The 2006 Lucas Oil Championship Off-Road Racing Sportsman Series began  
its season at the Langlade County Fairgrounds in Antigo, Wisconsin.  
This year?s edition of the Mole Lake Casino Off-Road Championships had  
blue skies and mild temperatures, a rare combination for this  
traditional early June event.

In the off-season Mike Savage, the ultimate privateer racer, reworked  
the entire the entire front section of the race, looking to improve  
the truck?s handling. Thanks to the work of family members Brian and  
Mark Savage, everything came together just in time for Rounds One and  
Two.

Saturday ? Round One

During the brief morning practice, Mike thought the transmission  
wasn?t shifting properly. Immediately the team decided to install the  
spare unit. It took almost 3 ½ hours, but the crew got the truck to  
the staging area just as the group headed for the track.

Mike Savage and his #267 Savage Construction, Kumho Tires, Phil?s Inc.  
Truck Stuff, Ford F-150 started from the inside of row two.

At the drop of the green flag, the #217 of Dan Baudoux and the #297 of  
Ben Wandasega battled for the lead with Mike Savage in hot pursuit in  
third place.

On lap 3 Wandesega dropped back after battling with Baudoux for the  
lead. This moved Mike up second place.  While this was going on Ross  
Hoek #210 was trying to grab second place from Mike. Several times  
Savage and Hoek were running side-by-side. Each time Mike Savage was  
able to hold him off. At the end of 15 laps, it was Baudoux first,  
Savage second, and Hoek third.

Mike?s fastest lap time was posted on lap thirteen, 53.455 seconds for  
an average speed of 53.877mph.

Sunday ? Round Two
This round Mike started on the inside of row 5. This would be a much  
harder battle to get to the front.

At the start Baudoux got the corner first and quickly built a sizable  
lead. This left Wandasega and Hoek to battle for second Mike still  
fighting to get towards the front. On lap 3 Mike made it to fourth  
place. With the top 3 trucks well out in front.  On lap 5 Wandasega  
broke a front spindle giving the final spot on the podium to Mike  
Savage. At the finish it was Baudoux first, Hoek second, and Mike  
Savage third!

?We battled with the big boys and kept them honest. The support of my  
family is unbelievable. The tranny change Saturday morning was  
incredible?. without Brian and Mark I couldn?t go racing.  The new  
tire Kumho designed just for CORR is awesome. It really made the  
difference when the track started going blue and we started riding the  
cushion.? ? stated Mike Savage.

The Round Two Mike Savage is in second place in the championship  
standings, tied with Russ Hoek, just ten points from first place Dan  
Baudoux.

Next Race ? June 24-25 ? Forest County Potawatomi Brush Run in  
Crandon, Wisconsin.
Mike Savage thanks all his sponsors for their continued support.  
Including: Savage Construction, Kumho Tires, Signature Salon, American  
Racing, ATD, Autometer, Beards Seats, Boatec, Dynomax, Ford Trucks,  
King Shocks, K & N Filters, Lucas Oil, Mechanix Wear, MSD Ignition,  
Phil?s Inc., Precision Gear, Summit Racing, and Unique Metal Products.
There are still marketing opportunities available with Mike Savage  
Off-Road Racing. For more information call Mike Savage (231) 267-5946  
or Mike Reusche (847) 869-2434.

-Mike Reusche, Marketing MTG
- photo by Jeremy Pyatskowit