New rivalries ahead for Placerville Late Models

  
PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 14, 2010 
MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: bsullivan@handyracingpromotions.com 
  
 
 Steve Lamothe Photo 
  
Defending Late Model Champion sees new fierce rivalry on the horizon 
  
Dirt Solutions' Late Models begin thrilling 2010 Red Hawk championship this Saturday 
  
By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations 
  
PLACERVILLE, CA – This Saturday night will mark the first round of competition for the fire breathing Dirt Solutions Late Models division in the 2010 Red Hawk Casino Championship season at Placerville Speedway. While the event will boast three exciting divisions in the event presented by Hoosier Tires- Pepsi Cola and Riebes Auto Parts the Late Model class is one that looks to be picking up right where it left off last year. 
  
            Saturday night the roster will be led by Defending Track champion Jerry Bartlett of Yuba City. A self proclaimed master of controversy, Bartlett recently announced he will return to the quarter-mile clay oval to defending the most championship on his racing resume. In 2010 Bartlett drew a multitude of emotions from the Placerville fans and fellow race teams in a season-long rivalry with former track champion Dan Brown Jr. of Nevada City. The battle was heated both on and off the track and in the end Bartlett claimed the division title by a handful of points. 
  
            "At the end of the season I didn't really know what my plans were as far as this year," said Bartlett. "I've always been a driver that likes to travel around and stir things up year after year, like an outlaw. But I decided my best interest for 2010 was to defend my championship title. This sport is all about excitement for the fans and rivalries and I think Placerville is the best place for it." 
  
            Last year, the rivalry between Bartlett and Brown began on opening and night and continued to rise in temperature all season long. During the year Bartlett drove to 7 feature event wins while Brown stole 3 victories. In heat race competition Bartlett was a five time winner and Brown won six events. In the end they finished the year just nine points apart. Only three other drivers won feature events during the season, including Placerville's John Krehbiel and Mike Lightfoot along with Auburn favorite Thomas Arbogast. Arbogast was best known for breaking Bartlett's late season win streak and is a threat to the title this season according to Bartlett. 
            "Everyone thought the rivalry between Dan Brown Jr. and myself was heated last year. I can honestly say that what took place last season will be small talk compared to the rivalry that is going to develop between Arbogast and myself," said Bartlett. "He's a good driver with good equipment and we are a lot alike. We are aggressive and we don't give an inch. I see a huge rivalry ahead for the both of us." 
  
            Arbogast recently announced his product sponsorship of the Late Model Division. The owner of Dirt Solutions also stated he would race the entire season in search of his first Placerville Speedway track championship Arbogast has a decorated racing career with success in dirt modifieds, wingless sprint cars and late models. Like Bartlett, Arbogast isn't shy when it comes to stating his plans. The driver that "shot the sheriff" for one night last year is ready for the task. 
  
            "I am planning on running the entire season at Placerville and going for the championship," said Arbogast. "Tom Arbogast, Placerville Speedway Late Model Champion; it just sounds really good to me." 
  
            While Bartlett and Arbogast are sure to launch a highly contested rivalry, don’t count out the return of Brown in the season to come. Brown has reportedly purchased a full late model from the stable of former champion Fred Jenson and is sure to be right in the heat of things as he looks to redeem his division crown. 
  
            Krehbiel is expected to return as well along with 2009 Rookie of the Year Jay Norton and Placerville's Forryst Carnett who will race in select events while attending college. Placerville's Del Trembley is a likely candidate to be running up front along with veteran fan favorite Dennis Armstrong of El Dorado, Matt Davis of Auburn and more. 
  
            So the expected rivalries have been announced and the competitive Dirt Solutions Late Model Division returns to Placerville Speedway this Saturday for the green flag in what is sure to be another dramatic season of door to door racing. Will Bartlett hold his arms in the sky on the final night this season singing his famed "Purple People Eater" song in celebration? Or will Dan Brown Jr. return to the roof of his #5 car in celebration of returning to the helm? Perhaps a new champion all together will be born as a local boy from with a rich history in dirt track racing will look to bring the name Arbogast to championship trophy. 
  
            It all starts this Saturday night under the management of Handy Racing Promotions at Placerville Speedway. Don't miss the excitement of the Dirt Solutions Late Models at Placerville Speedway. So what is Dirt Solutions anyway? 
  
            In dirt track racing, drivers are always seeking methods to prevent the collection of dirt and mud on their cars during competition. Dirt Solution's proprietary blend is specially formulated to repel mud from sticking to any surface. The product has been tested throughout many different forms of dirt track racing and has been used on Sprint Cars, Dirt Late Models, Off Road Trucks, Motor Cross, RC Cars and event at the Bonneville Salt Flats. For further information on the product visit their website at www.thedirtsolution.com. 
  
            The Late Models will be joined Saturday night by the winged 360 sprint cars in their first weekly Red Hawk Casino Championship event along with the Pure Stocks that will return for their second night of competition in the season. 
  
            In the Sprint Car division, look for defending car owner champion John Taylor to return with a new gun behind the wheel, Shane Golobic of Fremont as the team competes for a record fifth championship title. 
            
            Former champion Andy Forsberg of Auburn has announced he will campaign for another championship this year aboard his newly former BC Racing owned #47 sprint car. Former champions Colby Wiesz and Billy Wallace are expected with the likes of top locals like CJ Humphreys, Scott Russell, Andy Gregg, Jimmy Trulli, James Sweeney and many more. 
  
            In Pure Stock action look for point leader Dennis Armstrong of El Dorado to return along with recent winner Danielle Clauson of Placerville, Tom Grady of El Dorado, Jason Englund, Eddie Gardner, Michelle McClure and many more. 
  
            The front gates will open at Placerville Speedway at 5 p.m. on Saturday night. For additional information on the event and the season to come visit the track's official website at www.placervillespeedway.com. Placerville Speedway can also be found by using twitter where race fans can get updates of upcoming events send directing to their pc or cell phone by signing up at www.twitter.com/pvllspeedway.