Friday, March 27, 2009

Lucas Board Plumbing To Sponsor PASS Late Model Trucks at Hickory

Lucas Board Plumbing To Sponsor PASS Late Model Trucks at Hickory

CHARLOTTE, NC (March 26) – The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) is pleased
to welcome Lucas Board Plumbing on board as the title sponsor for the
PASS Late Model Truck event on Saturday, April 11th at the Hickory
(NC) Motor Speedway. The Lucas Board Plumbing 75 for the PASS Late
Model Trucks will be on a stellar racing card including the 4th Annual
Easter Bunny 150 for the PASS South Super Late Models and a 50 lapper
for the Allison Legacy Cars.

Lucas Board Plumbing has both commercial and multi-residential
plumbing and specializes in plumbing for hotels and resorts. Lucas
Board Plumbing is the largest specialty contractor on the East Coast
and has two locations in North and South Carolina.

"We are really glad to have Lucas and his staff at Lucas Board
Plumbing join us and sponsor the PASS Late Model Trucks at Hickory,"
said PASS President Tom Mayberry. "It's nice to have folks like Lucas
believe in what we are trying to accomplish and we think this
relationship will only help the PASS Late Model Trucks grow even
quicker."

The Easter Bunny 150 will be the first PASS National race of 2009 and
will attract some of the biggest names in racing including Ben Rowe,
Johnny Clark, Cale Gale, Justin Wakefield, Michael Pope, Matt McCall
and many, many more. Action kicks off on Friday April 10th with
rotating practice for the PASS South Super Late Models, PASS Late
Model Trucks, and Allison Legacy Cars from 3 to 7:30 PM. On Saturday,
April 11th, gates open 10 AM, with rotating practice at Noon,
qualifying at 4 PM, and racing at 6 PM. Hickory Motor Speedway is
located just off US Highway 70 in Hickory. For more information on
the PASS South Super Late Models or PASS Late Model Trucks contact
Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 and for technical information contact Scott
Reed at 207-625-3230. For further information go to
hickorymotorspeedway.com or racewithpass.com.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Alex Haase honored as 2008 PASS South Champion at awards banquet

Alex Haase honored as 2008 PASS South Champion at awards banquet

Dillon SC (March 23) 2008 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late
Model South champion Alex Haase and the top ten PASS South race teams
of 2008 were honored at the Banquet of Champions at the Kintyre House
in Dillon, South Carolina as part of the season opening South Carolina
Clash 150 weekend. Over 100 drivers, crew members, family and fans
filed in to watch the top drivers receive their hardware and
manufacturer's awards. PASS President Tom Mayberry welcomed the
attendees to the banquet and gave a brief overview of the upcoming
season, and thanked all the competitors and series sponsors for their
continued support.

Master of ceremonies Alan Dietz commended everyone for their great
efforts in 2008, and wished everyone good luck in 2009. Tim Pinion
garnered the tenth place award along with a gift certificate from ARP
Bodies. The ninth place trophy went to Spencer Wauters, and John
Batten collected the eighth place award along with an R.E. Suspension
certificate. Picking up the seventh place trophy and certificates from
Leavitt Racing Components and ARP Bodies was Justin Wakefield. Alex
Fleming took home the sixth place hardware plus a certificate from BSR
Products. Fifth place finisher, Heath Hindman picked up a pair of
certificates from Leavitt Racing Components, and one from ARP Bodies.
Fourth place finisher, Mark Gibson also took home a Leavitt Racing
Components prize, plus an ARP Bodies certificate, and a Five Star Body
re-skin package certificate. Perry Brown took home the third place
award, while Corey Williams gathered up the runner-up hardware. 2008
PASS South Champion and Northern Race Tire Rookie of the Year Alex
Haase and his Kyle Busch owned team collected the lion's share of the
awards. Haase thanked his crew, family members, and most of all, Kyle
Busch, for giving him this great opportunity. Haase received several
awards including product certificates from Bassett Wheels, Leavitt
Racing Components, Racing Electronics and Five Star Bodies. Northern
Race Tires and Superior Images presented the champion and each member
of his race team with beautiful championship jackets.

Special awards were presented to the following: John Batten, Hard Luck
Award; Mark Gibson, Sportsmanship award; Justin Wakefield, Most
Improved; Heath Hindman, Hard Charger Award. Jeff Day collected the
PASS South Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tom Mayberry and the entire Pro All Stars Series staff would like to
thank everyone that attended the event, the Kintyre House and their
staff, as well as the Boot Hill Saloon from Daytona Beach, Florida for
donating T-shirts to the banquet attendees.

Racing Against Cancer Team Rewarded with ShopWurld.com Title Sponsorship

Racing Against Cancer Team Rewarded with ShopWurld.com Title Sponsorship

Westbrook, CT (March 20, 2009): The Racing Against Cancer Program TM
is poised to embark on a new era of fundraising. The popular federally
recognized non-profit organization has been dedicated to the fight
against cancer for over 12 years. After their announcement this week,
the organization stands to increase its reach and scope exponentially.

ShopWurld of Saratoga Springs, NY, an international internet-based
business, has signed on as the title sponsor of the Racing Against
Cancer Program for the 2009 season.

ShopWurld is an internet mall that includes retailers from a host of
categories including apparel, health & beauty, electronics, office
supplies, etc. Over 1,000 well-known retailers are represented
including NASCAR.com Superstores, Home Depot, Toys 'R Us, Dick's
Sporting Goods, Staples, JC Penny, Macy's, Pet Smart and many more.

The start up company has experienced tremendous growth over a
relatively short time with an innovative business model that serves as
a winning alternative in today's technological age and tenuous
economic climate. Currently, ShopWurld has over 10,000 members.

"We are truly excited to be affiliated with ShopWurld.com," said
Director of Operations for Racing Against Cancer, Scott Gregory of
Westbrook, CT. " The program, its beneficiaries, and its benefactors
are especially fortunate to be getting in on the ground floor. The
opportunity that this association brings can be monumental in terms of
exposure and fundraising."

By employing a multi-tiered marketing program, ShopWurld helps
individual consumers generate income while charities like the Racing
Against Cancer Program reap the benefit. When a partner of the
ShopWurld Network shops through the website shopwurld.com, ShopWurld
receives a percentage of the purchase amounts in the form of Store
Payouts. In turn, members earn a commission on all purchases made
through the ShopWurld network while an additional percentage can go to
registered non-profit organizations like the Racing Against Cancer
Program; giving them a share of the over $200 billion online shopping
industry.

The amount ShopWurld receives as a Store Payout depends on the
particular store ranging from 1% to 30%. A portion of the stores pay a
flat fee for a purchase of a service or an enrollment in a program.
When entering the ShopWurld mall, shoppers are redirected to the
store's website. Purchases are completed directly with the store
including payment, shipping, etc. Neither partners nor members are
required to make any investment.

The ShopWurld Network grows as people tell their friends about this
unique opportunity. It's sustained and immediate growth poses an
incredible opportunity for the Racing Against Cancer Program and their
supporters to earn money for causes like the American Cancer Society,
David's House, the Tomorrow Fund, the C.H.A.I.N. Fund and other cancer
related charities.

"ShopWurld is thrilled to be a part of the Racing Against Cancer
Program," said Paul Bardwell, Co-Founder of ShopWurld.com. "In these
trying economic times, if a charity can offer a supporter a way to
give more without affecting their personal budget, everybody wins. Our
sincere hope is that RAC will be able to exceed all their fundraising
goals with the help of our program."

Effective immediately, the Racing Against Cancer team has become a
Gold Network Partner. Supporters of the program are encouraged to join
RAC's Personal Network (using the RAC ShopWurld ID). Members of the
organization will also build their own Personal Networks of other
members and friends.

The success of the program will rest primarily in the hands of its supporters.

"Racers and race fans can help raise money for the Racing Against
Program simply by buying the products they use every day," continued
Grego ry. "ShopWurld is offering the R.A.C. Team and its members the
opportunity to raise enough funds to help R.A.C. set new fundraising
record each and every year in the future."

For complete details on how the ShopWurld Network functions, visit
shopwurld.com.

The partnership with ShopWurld comes on the heels of the announcement
that long-time supporter of the Racing Against Cancer program, the
Foxwoods Resort Casino, citing the hardships of the struggling
economy, would no longer serve as the charities primary sponsor.

A trio of Racing Against Cancer Team members will race under the
ShopWurld banner during the 2009 season including Scott Gregory in the
Truck division at the Waterford Speedbowl in Waterford, CT; Tom Fox in
the Late Model division at Thompson International Speedway in
Thompson, CT; and Kaitlyn Donovan in the SYRA division at Seekonk
Speedway in Seekonk, MA.

COOLLimousine.com has also joined the family of sponsors for the
Racing Against Cancer Program for 2009.

In the coming weeks, the Racing Against Cancer Program will debut a
new website, ShopWurldRacing.com, dedicated to the fundraising and
racing efforts of the team.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Rowe, Goodson capture PASS South Lid Lifters

Rowe, Goodson capture PASS South Lid Lifters

Dillon, SC (March 22) Turner Maine's Ben Rowe and his team made the
long tow to Dillon Motor Speedway worth their while Saturday afternoon
as Rowe set fast time and won the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South
Carolina Clash for super late models . Rowe started fifth after the
top ten time trialers re- drew for starting positions, and the four
time PASS North champion quickly powered his way to the front. Rowe
took the lead from 2008 PASS South champ Alex Haase on lap twenty-two
and despite the best efforts of Justin Wakefield on every double file
restart, Rowe cruised to a convincing victory. Wakefield had to
settle for second and young Ryan Blaney came from the back of the
field to finish third. Jeff Fultz and Spencer Wauters rounded out the
top five.

The South Carolina Clash marked the inaugural appearance of the PASS
Late Model Trucks, and Hal Goodson goes in the record book as the
first race winner in the new touring series. Grant Davidson chased
Goodson to the checkers with Joe Heigl third.

PASS South takes a break until Saturday April 11th when the series
makes the first of three 2009 visits to Hickory Motor Speedway for the
fourth annual Easter Bunny 150. The Easter Bunny is now round one of
the 2009 PASS National Championship series, so a big field of
competitors from the maritime provinces of Canada, the northeast and
the south are expected. A Leavitt Racing Components super late model
chassis and a complete Quarter Master bell housing/clutch package
await the winner of the four race series.

Visit www.racewithpass.com or www.proallstarsseries.com for the latest
news on all five Pro All Stars touring series.

Unofficial Order of Finish – PASS South Super Late Model South
Carolina Clash – Dillon Motor Speedway Dillon South Carolina - March
21, 2009 - finishing position, car #, driver, (laps completed)

1) 4 Ben Rowe (150) 2) 98 Justin Wakefield (150) 3) 10 Ryan Blaney
(150) 4) 67 Jeff Fultz (150) 5) 5 Spencer Wauters (150) 6) 91 Heath
Hindman (150) 7) C 15 Clay Jones (150) 8 (88) Dave Pollen Jr. (150) 9)
4 Jay Fogelman (149) 10) 7 Jim Kelley (149) 11) 67 Duane Linville
(149) 12) 18 Bradley McCaskill (148) 13) 62 Mark Gibson (146) 14) 51
Alex Haase (144) 15) 05 Alex Fleming (80) 16) 26 Preston Peltier (62)
17 0 Hal Goodson (60) 18) 48 John Batten (44) 19) 02 Tim Nooner (25)
DNS: Matt Brooks, Devin Jones

Unofficial Order of finish – PASS Late Model Truck Feature (75 laps)

1) 13 Hal Goodson 2) 00 Grant Davidson 3) 15 Joe Hiegl 4) 61 Justin
Hicks 5) 55 Marty Griggs 6) 44 Ben Eblins 7) 4 Michael Williamson 8)
98 Jody Measermer 9) 07 Clint King 10) 37 Brian Blackwell 11) 68
Michael Cooper 12) 18 John Waley 13) 11 Jamie Turner 14) 19 Matt
BrooksRowe, Goodson capture PASS South Lid Lifters

Dillon, SC (March 22) Turner Maine's Ben Rowe and his team made the
long tow to Dillon Motor Speedway worth their while Saturday afternoon
as Rowe set fast time and won the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South
Carolina Clash for super late models . Rowe started fifth after the
top ten time trialers re- drew for starting positions, and the four
time PASS North champion quickly powered his way to the front. Rowe
took the lead from 2008 PASS South champ Alex Haase on lap twenty-two
and despite the best efforts of Justin Wakefield on every double file
restart, Rowe cruised to a convincing victory. Wakefield had to
settle for second and young Ryan Blaney came from the back of the
field to finish third. Jeff Fultz and Spencer Wauters rounded out the
top five.

The South Carolina Clash marked the inaugural appearance of the PASS
Late Model Trucks, and Hal Goodson goes in the record book as the
first race winner in the new touring series. Grant Davidson chased
Goodson to the checkers with Joe Heigl third.

PASS South takes a break until Saturday April 11th when the series
makes the first of three 2009 visits to Hickory Motor Speedway for the
fourth annual Easter Bunny 150. The Easter Bunny is now round one of
the 2009 PASS National Championship series, so a big field of
competitors from the maritime provinces of Canada, the northeast and
the south are expected. A Leavitt Racing Components super late model
chassis and a complete Quarter Master bell housing/clutch package
await the winner of the four race series.

Visit www.racewithpass.com or www.proallstarsseries.com for the latest
news on all five Pro All Stars touring series.

Unofficial Order of Finish – PASS South Super Late Model South
Carolina Clash – Dillon Motor Speedway Dillon South Carolina - March
21, 2009 - finishing position, car #, driver, (laps completed)

1) 4 Ben Rowe (150) 2) 98 Justin Wakefield (150) 3) 10 Ryan Blaney
(150) 4) 67 Jeff Fultz (150) 5) 5 Spencer Wauters (150) 6) 91 Heath
Hindman (150) 7) C 15 Clay Jones (150) 8 (88) Dave Pollen Jr. (150) 9)
4 Jay Fogelman (149) 10) 7 Jim Kelley (149) 11) 67 Duane Linville
(149) 12) 18 Bradley McCaskill (148) 13) 62 Mark Gibson (146) 14) 51
Alex Haase (144) 15) 05 Alex Fleming (80) 16) 26 Preston Peltier (62)
17 0 Hal Goodson (60) 18) 48 John Batten (44) 19) 02 Tim Nooner (25)
DNS: Matt Brooks, Devin Jones

Unofficial Order of finish – PASS Late Model Truck Feature (75 laps)

1) 13 Hal Goodson 2) 00 Grant Davidson 3) 15 Joe Hiegl 4) 61 Justin
Hicks 5) 55 Marty Griggs 6) 44 Ben Eblins 7) 4 Michael Williamson 8)
98 Jody Measermer 9) 07 Clint King 10) 37 Brian Blackwell 11) 68
Michael Cooper 12) 18 John Waley 13) 11 Jamie Turner 14) 19 Matt
Brooks

Saturday, March 21, 2009

PASS will sanction 2009 Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National

PASS will sanction 2009 Thanksgiving Classic at Southern National

CHARLOTTE, NC (March 16) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom
Mayberry announced today that the 2009 season will conclude for the
PASS South Super Late Models and PASS Late Model Trucks with a major,
non-points event at the Southern National Raceway Park in Kenly, NC.
The Thanksgiving Classic will be a two day event on Friday, November
27th through Saturday, November 28th and will feature several other
divisions to be announced at a later date, in addition to the PASS
divisions that will be racing.

"The Thanksgiving Classic has always been an event fans have looked
forward to at the end of the racing season and we are glad that PASS
can be involved in such a great race to close out the season," said
Mayberry. "The Super Late Models and Trucks will be a great addition
to the Thanksgiving Classic and we will have an announcement in the
coming weeks about the other divisions that will be there with PASS as
well. I'm glad PASS can help continue the tradition of the
Thanksgiving Classic for the fans and racers and I'm sure everybody
will be excited with what we have planned."

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 20th and 21st. Practice will be on
Friday, March 20th 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 21st, 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. The PASS North Super Late
Models, PASS Modifieds, and PASS Sportsman begin the racing season on
Sunday, April 19th at Speedway 95 in Hermon, ME.

West series finale at Peek N' Peak next stop for Rock Maple Racing snocross series

West series finale at Peek N' Peak next stop for Rock Maple Racing
snocross series

DERRY, NH (Mar. 20, 2009) - While most residents of the
northeast have had enough of winter and its associated chores, there
is a hearty group of power sports enthusiasts still ready for more fun
on the snow.
Members of that group will get one last chance to rev their
engines on March 28-29, as Rock Maple Racing (RMR) gets set for its
West series snocross finale at the beautiful Peek N' Peak Resort & Spa
in Findley Lake, New York. This race will complete the season for
Women and Semi-Pro racers, while Sport and Junior riders will conclude
their season in Windham, NY, the following weekend.
Spectator gates open at 8 a.m. each day, with racing getting
under way promptly at 9 a.m. Admission is just $12 per day for adults.
Children under the age of 10 will be admitted free with a paying
adult. Pit passes valid through the entire weekend will be available
for an extra $10.
Leading the charge into Findley Lake are Semi-Pro riders
Mitchell Sickler and Kyle Becker. Sickler, of Harvey's Lake, PA,
currently holds a 23-point advantage over Aaron Shelton in Semi-Pro
Open, while Becker, of West Hurley, NY, sits atop the Semi-Pro Stock
standings with a more comfortable 42-point margin over Sickler. Joey
Stock leads Andrew Bailey by 20 points in Semi-Pro 440, with Clinton
Ballou just 15 points behind Bailey in third.
In the most recent West series race in Stamford, NY, Becker
(Arctic Cat) held off a hard-charging Sickler (Ski-doo) for top honors
in Semi-Pro Open, while Bailey (Ski-doo) claimed third. Tim Randall
(Polaris), of Corinth, NY, led Becker and Pete Edwards (Polaris)
across the stripe in Semi-Pro Stock.
In Junior division action at Stamford, Jake Scott carried the
momentum forward from Epping, NH, to claim four more finals. The young
athlete from Port Jefferson, NY, won Saturday's Jr. 14-15 Stock 500
final, then capped another stellar weekend with wins in 14-15 Stock
500, 14-15 Stock 600 Fan and 16-17 Stock 500. Scott also won three
finals last Sunday in a Central series event in Barton, Vermont.
Last year at Peek N' Peak, former West series champion Kenny
Murphy, of Constantia, NY, swept the Pro division finals. In Semi-Pro
action, Lucas Brunelle, Corin Todd and Matt Herrmann all recorded
final round wins. Brunelle, of Boucherville, Quebec, out-gunned Josh
Duffy and David Duchnik in Stock 600; Todd, of Otego, NY, powered his
Ski-doo to victory over Duchnik and Duffy in the Open class; while
Herrmann took top honors over Danny Graves and Bobby Newman in Stock
440.
Conveniently located just a short drive from several major
interstate highways, the Peek N' Peak Resort & Spa is home to winter's
perfect playground. This multi-generational gathering place is ideal
for families and groups looking to enjoy the snow on and off the
slopes. Along with a host of restaurants, a ski school, indoor pool
and playground, the mountain offers 27 perfectly-groomed trails
serviced by eight lifts. Peek-n-Peak also features miles of
cross-country terrain for skiing and snowshoeing. To learn more, visit
them online at www.pknpk.com.
Rock Maple Racing is now completing its 17th consecutive season
of snocross competition. In addition to the West series, RMR also
operates the nine-race Central circuit and a five-race East series
program. For more information, please visit www.rockmaple.com.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Rock Maple Racing suspends 2009 operation of Quad-X ATV Series

Rock Maple Racing suspends 2009 operation of Quad-X ATV Series

DERRY, NH (Mar. 18, 2009) - You don't have to look very far to
see wide-ranging effects from the current economic downturn. Everyone
from major automobile manufacturers down to the smallest companies
have modified their spending habits.
Businesses and industries that rely on discretionary income are
enduring hard times, and that includes every aspect of the motor
sports industry. Retailers of ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles have
seen their lowest sales numbers in many years.
Given these facts, officials from Rock Maple Racing (RMR) have
decided to suspend operations of its Quad-X ATV Series for 2009.
"This was a difficult decision to make," said Rock Maple Racing
president Tara Saxton. "But with the economic situation right now, we
felt it would be tough going in 2009. A lot of folks simply won't have
the funds required to travel and race this year, and we understand.
"When we first tested the waters in ATV racing back in the fall
of 2006, response was positive. We had two great seasons of
competition in 2007 and 2008, but late last summer we could see
participation starting to fall off. As much as we enjoyed ATV racing,
the time has come to step back and allow our struggling economy to
recover."
Rock Maple Racing's Quad-X series would not have been
possible without support from a host of great companies. In addition
to Can-Am ATVs by BRP, RMR would also like to thank Dodge, Bickford's
Sport Center; Dasilva Motorsports; Ingles Performance; CDB
Motorsports; Scott USA; PowerMadd; New England Racing Fuel; Quad
Graphics and Rick's Motorsports Electrics. Your support of organized
ATV racing was greatly appreciated.
From late 2006 until the 2008 season was completed, RMR's
Quad-X series competed at a variety of respected motocross tracks
across the northeast, including Hemond's MX Park in Minot, Maine;
Twister Valley in Fort Plain, NY; Thornwood MX in Williamstown, NY;
River's Edge ATV Park in Canaan, NH; Thunder Ridge in South Edmeston,
NY; and Crow Hill Motor Sports Park in Templeton, Massachusetts. RMR
would also like to thank New England Dragway in Epping, NH, for
hosting the Quad-X series in 2008. Blessed with great tracks as host
sites, Rock Maple had an advantage when setting up its ATV circuit.
Riders from across the northeast participated in the Quad-X
series during its three-year existence. Class champions from 2007
(first full season with points awarded) include James Handy (Pro
Unlimited); Freddy Kiefer (Pro Am Unlimited); Brian Daigle (A
Unlimited); Steffan Dager (B Unlimited); and Brad Burbine (C
Unlimited).
In 2008, RMR spilt the Quad-X series into two divisions (East
and West) to reduce travel expense for teams chasing points. Some
class champions from the 2008 season include Luke Marois (Pro
Unlimited East); Andrew Ruel (C Unlimited East & West); Justin
Chamberland (Open Amateur East); Dale Robinson (Open Amateur West);
David Livingston (16-24 Unlimited East); and Bruce Gaspardi (16-24
Unlimited West).
Rock Maple Racing is now completing its 17th consecutive season
of regional snocross competition. All that remains is the West series
finale March 28-29 at the Peek N' Peak ski area in Findley Lake, NY,
and the Central series finale on April 4-5 at Windham Mountain in
Windham, New York. For more information, please visit
www.rockmaple.com.