Fwd: Mid-Season Changes Will Not Dampen Babb's Spirit

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> From: michelle@michellepetroff.com
> Date: August 1, 2010 11:09:23 PM CDT
> To: michelle@michellepetroff.com
> Subject: Mid-Season Changes Will Not Dampen Babb's Spirit
>

> Prepared by Michelle Petroff for Shannon Babb Racing
>
> Official Team Release
>
> MID-SEASON CHANGES WILL NOT DAMPEN BABB'S SPIRIT
>
> MOWEAQUA, IL (August 1, 2010) - Veteran dirt late model standout  
> Shannon Babb has nearly two decades of racing experience under his  
> belt but the 2010 season has presented some sophomore challenges.   
> Babb, 36, departed from  Clint Bowyer Racing at the end of the 2008  
> season to form his own team and run the operations out of central  
> Illinois.  Several longtime Babb supporters including Petroff Towing  
> and Donley Trucking stepped up to aid the two-time Dirt Track World  
> Champion in his new venture as well as Sheltra Motorsports.
>
> Babb's talent behind the wheel has helped the team continue their  
> winning ways while he also was accumulating resources and expertise  
> as an owner operator.  Babb piloted his popular #18 Rocket Chassis  
> to the front five times already in the 2010 season including three  
> wins on the grueling UMP Summer Nationals' tour.  In spite of that  
> success, he was not prepared for the sudden departure of a primary  
> sponsor.
>
> "I don't think anyone who owns their own team and is so dependent on  
> the generocity and good will of their sponsors and crew would not be  
> rattled by one leaving mid-season," remarked Babb.  "The Sheltras  
> were a huge help after I left Bowyer's to start Shannon Babb Racing  
> so I am very grateful to Rick, Grace and Patrick for that.  This is  
> especially unfortunate after we had three wins and several strong  
> runs in spite of bad luck in the last month during the Summer  
> Nationals but I respect their desire to part ways."
>
> Babb's season may have had it's share of obstacles but his record  
> remains impressive with 5 wins, 24 Top-5s (48%) and 27 Top-10s (74%)  
> in 50 starts.  Babb fans do not need to worry as their favorite  
> driver and team will complete their 2010 tour as planned including  
> their next outing to Wisconsin's Cedar Lake Speedway this coming  
> weekend for the "23rd Annual USA Nationals".
>
> "I am extremely fortunate to have an amazing fanbase, family and  
> team to lift me up during difficult times," Babb added. " I am  
> deeply appreciative of all of my sponsors but I need to recognize  
> Petroff Towing, Donley Trucking, Kreke's Powerhouse,  Ken Schrader  
> Racing, Rocket Chassis and Clements Automotive for going above and  
> beyond to help me make last-minute arrangements to continue on.   I  
> hope to pay everyone back with a strong second half of the season."
>
> Babb will participate in selected marquee events and continue to  
> explore opportunities for 2010 and beyond.  Stay tuned to http/// 
> www.shannonbabb.net for the latest news and information.
>
>
> Shannon Babb Racing would like to thank the sponsors that help put  
> the #18 in Victory Lane: Petroff Towing, Donley Trucking, Kreke's  
> Powerhouse, Ken Schrader Racing, Clements Automotive, Rocket  
> Chassis, Performance Rod & Custom, VP Racing Fuels, Hoosier Racing  
> Tire, Allstar Performance, Chase Signs & Graphics, Ringer's Gloves,  
> Port City Racing, Bell Helmets, Integra Racing Shocks, Bert  
> Transmission, Weld Wheels, Out Pace Racing Products, Wiles  
> Driveshafts, Peterson Fluid Systems, Sweet Manufacturing, Wehr's  
> Machine, Hypercoils, Schaeffer's Oil, Cizmar Racing, Wrisco  
> Industries, Mason Racin', Shoenfeld Headers, Performance Bodies,  
> Outerwears, Stealth Carbs, and The Joie of Seating.