PASS South Completes 2009 schedule with event At Southern National

PASS South Completes 2009 schedule with event At Southern National

CHARLOTTE, NC (February 27) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President
Tom Mayberry is pleased to announce that the 14 race schedule for the
PASS South Super Late Models is complete with the addition of a race
at the Southern National Raceway Park in Kenly, North Carolina. In
addition to the PASS South cars, the PASS Late Model Trucks will also
be in action. The race will be on Saturday, September 26th and will
mark a return for the PASS South Super Late Models to the 4/10 mile
oval. This will be the first visit for the PASS South Super Late
Models to Southern National since 2006. The race will be a major
event for PASS as it will be part of the four-race PASS National
Series. The PASS National Series combines the best from PASS North
and PASS South and will determine the PASS National Champion. Cassius
Clark became the first PASS National Champion in 2008.

"We are very happy to complete the PASS South schedule with the
addition of this major event at Southern National Raceway Park. Kirk
[Leone] has been great to work with and we're glad we can make this
race happen for the fans of Eastern North Carolina," said Mayberry.
"When a lot of places quit running Super Late Models in the 1990's,
Southern National stuck with them and we're glad we can continue that
tradition with the PASS South Super Late Models and we're excited to
bring the PASS Late Model Trucks to Kenly as well."

PASS South Super Late Model and PASS Late Model Truck action kicks
off in 2009 with the running of the 4th Annual South Carolina Clash at
the Dillon Motor Speedway on March 13th & 14th. Practice will be on
Friday, March 13th from 3 to 6 PM with the PASS South Awards Banquet
to follow that evening at the Kintyre House in Dillon, SC. On
Saturday, March 14th, the PASS South Super Late Models and PASS Late
Model Trucks will practice and qualify, with racing starting at 3 PM
for the 4th Annual South Carolina Clash. Dillon Motor Speedway is
located in Dillon, SC, just off Interstate 95 exit 193 on SC Highway
9.

Hal Goodson Returns To PASS South At Dillon

Hal Goodson Returns To PASS South At Dillon

CHARLOTTE, NC (February 22) – Hal Goodson is what you might call an
"old school" racer. He learned that in order to succeed in racing,
you have to be able to do everything yourself, from working on the
racecar, driving the hauler to the track and racing on the weekend.
These are things that have been instilled in Hal Goodson from the
beginning. Goodson's father, Howard, was a constant in victory lane
throughout the 1960's and 1970's at the speedways of the Eastern
Carolinas. That same winning ethic was passed to Hal at an early age
as he had to balance racing with his studies at The Citadel and even
had to keep an eye on the clock so as not to miss his college curfew.

"Yeah, it was pretty interesting back when I first got started," said
Goodson. "When I was racing in the 6-Cylinder division at
Timmonsville and Lake View back in the 80's I had to make sure I got
back to Charleston in time to make curfew."

From his beginnings on dirt, Goodson moved on to Super Late Model
racing on asphalt and quickly became a winner at the Myrtle Beach
Speedway and in Concord Speedway's legendary Big 10 Series. The next
step for Goodson was the NASCAR All Pro Series and racing against the
likes of Jody Ridley, Mike Cope, and Bobby Gill. Goodson would go on
to win 13 races and claimed the championship twice in 1995 and 1997.
From there Goodson raced in the USAR Pro Cup Series and won eight more
times. Goodson left the touring scene and found a great opportunity
to return to his roots when the Dillon Motor Speedway re-opened in
2007. He has competed regularly at Dillon and won the Seneca
SuperTruck championship in 2008. But Goodson's heart has never really
left the Super Late Models that brought him so much success throughout
his career. Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model owner
Jesse Lynch was looking to fill the seat of his #0 Dodge Charger and
looked no further than Goodson. In the pairs only race together in
2007, Goodson was challenging for a top ten finish in the Piedmont
Pride 125 at the Caraway Speedway before a problem relegated him to a
15th place finish. Goodson looks to race the full PASS South season
in 2009 starting with the season opening South Carolina Clash at the
Dillon Motor Speedway on March 14th.

"I'm so happy to be able to run some more," said Goodson. "I'm happy
there is a series like PASS to run these cars. This is what I grew up
racing before I went to All Pro and Hooters. I'm just glad there is
something new and fresh out there. I'm going to try to run as many as
we can."

For those unfamiliar with the PASS South Super Late Models, when you
see the sleek, fast cars you might think it would take a healthy
budget to race these types of cars. But, in reality they are quite a
bit cheaper than their bulkier, heavier cousins, the Late Model Stock
cars that are so popular throughout the Southeast. The funny thing,
says Goodson, is that the basic design and concept of the PASS South
cars is not much different from when he first began racing Super Late
Models.

"I started in this type of cars in the late 80s," said Goodson. "The
cars haven't changed much. The setups have changed, but it's the same
basic cars; they just look a little different. I've never been a big
fan of Late Models (stocks), which are big around the Carolinas. I've
driven them a couple of times, but I never got into them. Super Late
Models are a lot of fun. That is why I enjoy Super Late Models so
much. These cars put on some of the best racing on short tracks
anywhere. They are the most fun cars out there to drive."

While fun, Goodson knows he has a job at hand and with his keen
knowledge of the Dillon Motor Speedway, don't be surprised to seem him
contending for the win in the South Carolina Clash.

The PASS South Super Late Models kick off the 2009 season with their
second trip to the Dillon Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 14th with
the 4th Annual South Carolina Clash. Last year's race was contested
in August and was won by Woodstock, GA's Justin Wakefield. Action
kicks off on Friday, March 13th with gates opening at 1 PM and
practice from 2 PM to 6PM. On Saturday, practice will be from 11 AM
to 1:30 PM, qualifying will be at 2:30 PM, and racing will start at 3
PM. In addition to the PASS South Super Late Models, the South
Carolina Clash will see the debut of the PASS Late Model Trucks. Late
Model Truck regulars from Dillon and throughout the Carolinas will
race for 75 laps in the Nation's newest touring division. Dillon
Motor Speedway is located on SC Highway 9 just off Interstate 95 exit
193. For more information go to dillonmotorspeedway.com,
racewithpass.com or proallstarsseries.com .

RMR Snocross News: Ossipee, NH Event Recap

Poirier posts another clean sweep in Ossipee for Rock Maple Racing
snocross series
Brunelle, Davis split Semi-Pro finals

OSSIPEE, NH (Feb. 23, 2009) - Former champion Danny Poirier
posted another clean sweep of the Pro finals on Sunday afternoon, as
Rock Maple Racing (RMR) completed Round 6 on the nine-race 2009
Central series snocross campaign at the old Mount Whittier ski area.
Pro and Semi-Pro teams were kept busy in Ossipee, completing
the makeup finals from Stamford, NY, Saturday before qualifying for
Sunday's points races. To kick off a weekend of domination, Poirier
swept both the Stock and Open finals, while Jake Melville swept the
Semi-Pro finals. Joe Lemieux (Pro Vet) and Michelle Lemieux (Pro
Women) also posted wins in the completion of those races postponed
from Stamford.
Poirier (Hulten Speed Sports/Polaris), of St. Theodore, Quebec,
led Pro rookie Chris Chico (Amsoil/Arctic Cat) and hard-charging John
O'Malley (Ski-doo) across the line in both classes (Stock and Open) as
three brands of sled filled the podium. With last weekend's impressive
four-race sweep, Poirier has now won 10 of the 12 Pro finals completed
this season.
Joel Santy out-gunned defending champion Joe Lemieux to win the
Pro Vet final, with Vermont rider Rene Desrochers a solid third.
Melanie Acker prevailed in a hotly contested Pro Women's final,
holding off the talented Stephanie Lemieux and Janell Smith for top
honors. Santy also claimed the Plus 35 Masters final over Desrochers
and Lyle Turtlott.
In Semi-Pro action Sunday, Brad Davis and Lucas Brunelle posted
final round wins. Davis, of Cambridge, VT, posted a career-first
victory in Semi-Pro Stock, out-dueling Michael George and Aaron
Pfeifer while wearing a cast on his hand. Davis has persevered through
tough times in the past, making this win seem truly special.
Brunelle was triumphant in an event-filled Semi-Pro Open final.
Pfeifer led a majority of the race but was involved in an incident
with Jake Melville and later disqualified. Hot off his victory in the
recent "Dash for Cash" at Stamford, Lincoln Lemieux put in a strong
performance to finish second, while Shaun St. Onge was third. There
have been a number of fresh faces near the front in Semi-Pro this
year, a clear indication of the tremendous depth of talent within its
ranks.
In Sport division action at Ossipee, Joey Stock and Jake
DaSilva reigned supreme. Stock, of Bearsville, NY, held off Mike
Billow and Dylan Bisson to claim Saturday's Super Stock final. Stock
also rode his Team Southside Polaris to victory in Sunday's Sport
Stock 600 final, while DaSilva (Ski-doo) out-gunned Andrew Bailey to
win the Super Stock final on Sunday. Stock also won the Semi-Pro Stock
440 final over Bailey and Clinton Ballou. Bailey found redemption with
a convincing victory in Sport 500, with Aaron Adams and Christian
Ellsworth filling out the podium.
Jake Scott (Hulten Speed Sports/Polaris) is enjoying a similar
kind of dominant season in RMR's Junior division as Poirier is among
the Pro riders. Scott, of Port Jefferson, NY, earned three more wins
in Ossipee (14-15 Stock 600, 14-15 Stock 600 Fan, 16-17 Stock 600) to
further expand his control of the point standings.
Other final round winners in Central series action over the
weekend in Ossipee include Joe Klimas Jr. (Sport stock 600 Fan);
Christian Ellsworth (Plus 25); Amanda Kirchmeyer (Women Stock 600
Sat., Stock 600 Sun.); Steffanie Lemieux (Women Stock 600 Sun.); Sarah
Acker (Girls 10-13 Stock 600 Fan); Morganne Sterl (Women Stock
Novice); Derek Vitiello (16-17 Stock 600 Fan); Leo Patenaude (10-13
Stock 380 Fan, 10-13 Stock 600 Fan); Hunter Patenaude (8-10 300
Freestyle Sat. and Sun.); Kyle Sackett (Trail 600 Saturday); and Tim
Lapierre (Trail 600 Sunday).
RMR's East series teams were also in action over the weekend in
Ossipee. Final round winners there include Joey Mosher (Sport Stock
600); Paige Calderwood (Women Stock 600); Nick St. Amand (Jr. 16-17
Stock 600); Kory Bouthillier (Jr. 14-15 Stock 500); and Montana Jess
(Jr. 10-13 Stock 380 Fan, Jr. 10-13 Stock 600 Fan). Congratulations to
all of our final round winners in both the Central and East divisions.
Rock Maple Racing would like to thank Steve Sousa, Bill Groves,
Kathryn Amaral and Karen McNiff at the Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of
Commerce for their tireless work while hosting last weekend's event.
RMR's third annual visit to Mount Whittier was a big success thanks to
your efforts and strong support from the community. Despite a
significant snowstorm on Sunday, all events were completed as
scheduled. And the addition of the popular "Rave-X" aerial display
team to the event added even more excitement for fans. Overall it was
another great weekend of racing in Rock Maple's home state of New
Hampshire.
For full results in all classes from Ossipee or to learn more,
please go to www.rockmaple.com.

Beech Ridge racers a big part of Racin’ Preview 2009

Beech Ridge racers a big part of Racin' Preview 2009

Portland, ME – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway racers will be out in force
as the 15th annual Racin' Preview 2009 show kicks off Friday afternoon
at the Portland Expo.

Maine's lone NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing facility will
showcase the cars and stars that provide action in that series every
Saturday night during the summer months, along with representatives of
the original midweek budget racing program in New England, Thursday
Thunder.

Close to twenty Beech Ridge regulars will display their 2009 rides,
including most (if not all) reigning track champions at Maine's most
fan-friendly racetrack.

Several other Northern New England racetracks and many of the regional
touring series operating throughout the region will join the Beech
Ridge racers at Racin' Preview 2009.

Racin' Preview 2009 at the Portland Expo features the largest
wintertime display of stock car racing cars and stars in Northern New
England. Doors are open from 4:00-10:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20,
with Saturday's show hours running from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

For show information or to obtain vendor space, call 603-447-4251. For
more information on Mainely Motorsports TV visit
mainelymotorsportstv.com

PASS Racers all geared up for Racin’ Preview 2009

Naples ME. (February 16) Each February there are a few signs of
spring that make northern New England racers and race fans realize
that the season is just around the corner. The days get longer, the
short track marathons in Florida get under way, its speed weeks at
"the big track" and Mark Thomas stages his popular Racin' Preview
2009. As always, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) will be out in force
at this year's edition, set for Friday and Saturday February 20 and 21
at the Expo in Portland Maine.
There's an all star lineup PASS drivers and cars scheduled to appear,
led by 2008 super late model Champion Johnny Clark and his Clark's Car
Crushing #54. 2008 PASS Rookie of the Year D.J. Shaw will have Julio
and Rita Miglioli's JLM Precision SLM on display, and Chris Staples
will have his slick super late model in the PASS booth as well.
The PASS Mods will be well represented by Sulo Burbank and Jerry
Harrison, and PASS Sportsman Rookie of the Year Kyle Hart will have
Sallie Bolduc's sharp #60 on display. Autograph sessions will be on
the schedule for both big days of the show; log on to
www.proallstarsseries.com or www.racewithpass.com for times and
participants. You can pick up all the 2009 PASS series schedules, grab
a PASS/ Choice Hotels discount card, ask questions of series
officials, and bench race with some of the series top drivers.
Racin' Preview 2009 kicks off on Friday February 20 from 4:00 p.m.
until 10:00 p.m. Saturday's hours are 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The
Portland Expo is located at 239 Park Avenue (U.S. Route 1) in Portland
Maine. For more information on the show, please call (603) 447-4251.

The PASS South Super Late Models and Late Model Trucks get their 2009
season underway on Saturday March 14th with the South Carolina Clash
at Dillon (SC) Motor Speedway. All three PASS North series will be in
action at Speedway 95 in Hermon Maine on Sunday April 19th.

Racin’ Preview show in Portland a mix of new and old

Racin' Preview show in Portland a mix of new and old

Portland, Maine – Local stock car racers get anxious for their
upcoming short track seasons as the NASCAR season gets underway each
February in Daytona.

Short track fans get their first opportunity to see what's in store
for the 2009 season on the local bullrings at the 15th annual Racin'
Preview 2009 show at the Portland Expo on the weekend following the
Daytona 500, Friday and Saturday, February 20-21.

Several stock car racing facilities will be officially represented,
and there will be a number of unofficial representatives from various
tracks and tours competing throughout Northern New England.

Joining the various local speedways from the tri-state region will be
regional touring series like the Pro All Stars Series (PASS), the
American-Canadian Tour (ACT), the True Value Modified Racing Series
(TVMRS), Sprint Cars of New England (SCONE) and NELCAR Legends, along
with representatives from two or three other traveling series.

Racin' Preview 2009 annually salutes the past in local and regional
motorsports and this year the Maine Vintage Race Car Association
promises what should be their best-ever display. More vintage
racecars and historic displays than ever are on the agenda, says MVRCA
show coordinator Dodo Brockman.

Autograph opportunities abound at Racin' Preview 2009, and hundreds of
door prizes will be handed out, chiefly by show floor host and emcee
Bill DaButler.

Doors open at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, with the show open
until 10:00 p.m. Saturday Racin' Preview 2009 hours run from 9:00
a.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Portland Expo is located at 239 Park Avenue
(U.S. Route 1) in Portland, Maine. For more information please call
603-447-4251.

2009 Pro-4 Modifieds of New England Race Schedule

2009 Pro-4 Modifieds of New England Race Schedule

1. May 9 Monadnock Speedway Winchester, NH
2. May 22 Lee USA Speedway Lee, NH
3. June 6 Seekonk Speedway Seekonk, MA
4. June 20 Monadnock Speedway Winchester, NH
5. June 26 Twin State Speedway Claremont, NH
6. July 7* Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs, CT
7. July 15* Seekonk Speedway Seekonk, MA
8. July 24 Lee USA Speedway Lee, NH
9. August 2* Beechridge Motor Speedway Scarborough, ME
10. August 15 Monadnock Speedway Winchester, NH
11. August 21 Lee USA Speedway Lee, NH
12. August 29 Seekonk Speedway Seekonk, MA
13. September 5/6 Thompson Speedway Thompson, CT
14. September 26 Monadnock Speedway Winchester, NH
15. October 4 Twin State Speedway Claremont, NH
16. October 10/11 Seekonk Speedway Seekonk, MA
17. October 17/18 Thompson Speedway Thompson, CT

*Rain Dates
July 8 Stafford Motor Speedway Stafford Springs, CT
July 22 Seekonk Speedway Seekonk, MA
August 9 Beechridge Motor Speedway Scarborough, ME

As of 2/12/09

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