Down ‘N Dirty: Michigan’s Berlin Raceway Covering Pavement With Clay For World of Outlaws Late Model Series Weekend On Sept. 21-22
Huge 100-lap, $20,000-To-Win Event Will Return Showplace Oval To Its Dirt-Track Roots
MARNE, MI – Jan. 20, 2012 – Berlin Raceway is going to get down and dirty in 2012.
Harkening back to the famed facility’s beginnings as a dirt track six decades ago, the new management team of the Michigan speedway has announced plans to cover the 7/16th-mile oval’s asphalt surface with a layer of clay for a spectacular season-ending program featuring the renowned World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
Keyser Manufacturing Co. of Coopersville, Mich., has signed on to sponsor the huge weekend scheduled for Sept. 21-22, providing fans from the Midwest and beyond the unique opportunity to witness dirt Late Model superstars sliding around one of the country’s most storied and popular paved tracks.
A 100-lap WoO LMS A-Main paying $20,000 to win will serve as the highlight of the historic, as-yet-unnamed weekend. Berlin Raceway’s management is setting up a fan contest to solicit ideas for the race’s title, adding interactive flair to arguably the biggest dirt Late Model event ever contested in the state of Michigan.
“When we started making our plans for the 2012 season we threw around ideas that might create some excitement,” said Berlin Raceway general manager Mike Bursley. “We thought putting dirt down for a big end-of-the-year show would be something that’s not only different, but also great for the racetrack and great for the fans.
“We’re going to bring Berlin Raceway back to where it started when Chet Mysliwiec and his family built it – and doing it with the World of Outlaws will be huge.”
A staple of the Wolverine State’s motorsports scene since 1950, Berlin Raceway will celebrate its 62nd year of competition in 2012 with the energetic duo of Bursley, 28, and Kurt Dietrich, 33, serving as co-promoters for DBD Ventures, the Don Dewitt-led investment group that purchased the track’s lease during the off-season. The first dirt race since Berlin was paved in 1966 will conclude an ambitious ’12 schedule that includes the track’s traditional weekly action and major events.
The much-anticipated dirt-track weekend at Berlin will kick off on Thurs., Sept. 20, with an open practice session. The WoO LMS will take center stage for the remainder of the historic meet, running time trials and heat races on Fri., Sept. 21, and last-chance races and the 100-lap A-Main on Sat., Sept. 22.
The century grind figures to play a critical role in the battle for the $100,000 WoO LMS points championship. Just four more points races are scheduled to be contested after the national tour’s visit to Berlin.
“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to headline one of the most exciting racing weekends the state of Michigan has ever seen,” said WoO LMS director Tim Christman. “It’s truly an honor to know the management of a well-known short track like Berlin Raceway holds the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in such high esteem that they are entrusting our officials and teams to help make the dirt-track weekend a memorable one.”
The process of applying a dirt surface on Berlin Raceway will begin immediately after the track presents its final scheduled pavement event of the season on Sept. 8. Bursley said the speedway has already made arrangements to truck in over 10,000 yards of clay excavated from the site of an athletic-field construction project at a nearby college.
“It’s quite a commitment to pull off something like this, but we’ve done our homework,” said Bursley, who plans to work with local dirt-track promoters and seek their assistance in surface preparation to ensure the success of Berlin’s big program. “We’re serious about doing this right. We want to make this a yearly event.”
Dirt-trackers who are unfamiliar with Berlin will discover a jewel of a track located less than 20 minutes from Grand Rapids, Mich. The facility was virtually rebuilt after its 2001 purchase by the West Michigan Whitecaps, a minor league baseball team that invested in infrastructure upgrades that included a new sound system, restrooms, private party areas, catch fencing and other amenities. More improvements came under Michael Blackmer, who leased the track in 2008 before transitioning to ownership the following season.
Berlin Raceway boasts a seating capacity of 8,800 and a uniquely-shaped track that will certainly prove to be a challenge for dirt Late Model racers.
“It’s really almost a circle, so the cars will rarely be going straight when they’re running on dirt,” said Dietrich, Berlin’s operations and marketing manager. “It will definitely lend itself to some real fast and interesting racing.”
More details of Berlin’s Keyser Manufacturing Co. dirt-track weekend will be announced in the near future, including information on ticket prices and advanced sales; support divisions that will compete; and a complete schedule of events.
Fans can get involved immediately by e-mailing their suggestions for an event name to dirtracename@berlinraceway.com by Feb. 29. Track officials will pick five event names and then post them for fan voting at www.berlinraceway.com. The fan who submits the winning event name will receive four free tickets to the weekend and other perks to be announced.
The latest information on the event is available by logging on to www.berlinraceway.com or calling the track office at 616-662-2051.
For more information on the WoO LMS, visit www.worldofoutlaws.com.
Fans can also follow the WoO LMS on Twitter at Twitter.com/WoOLateModels and Facebook at Facebook.com/WorldofOutlaws.
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Vicci (Official Uniform), VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel), DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award), McCarthy’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Raye Vest Memorial Pill Draw Award), Chizmark Larson Insurance, Factory Value Parts and RacingJunk.com; in addition to contingency sponsors Comp Cams, Eibach Springs, JE Pistons, MSD Ignition, Ohlins Shocks, Pro Power Engines, Quartermaster, Rocket Chassis, R2C Performance, Superflow Dynos, Wix Filters and Wrisco Aluminum.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Winston Speedway Releases Special Events Portion of 2012 Schedule
Winston Speedway Releases Special Events Portion of 2012 Schedule
Rothbury, Michigan (Friday, January 20th, 2012):
Winter has set in throughout Western Michigan, however Winston Speedway located north of Muskegon in Rothbury, Michigan has something for everyone to talk about with the release of their tentative Special Events portion of the 2012 schedule. From The Player Hater 50, to the return of the World of Outlaws Late Models Series. The track located just off the shores of Lake Michigan will be sure to provide ground pounding excitement throughout the 2012 racing season.
The season begins with the 2012 Drivers Meeting on Thursday, March 1st where drivers and teams will have their chance to register with the speedway, fill out their UMP License forms, and reserve their pit spots for the 2012 racing season. Also on hand will be officials of the Michigan Dirt Cup Late Models and Modifieds Tours to answer any questions or concerns competitors may have.
Pre-Season Test-N-Tunes will commence on Saturday, March 31st, 2012, to allow drivers and teams to shake down their hot rods in preparation for the 2012 racing season. Pre-Season Test-N-Tunes continue on Tuesday, April 3rd; Saturday, April 7th; and Tuesday, April 10th leading up to the season opening “Prelude to the Player Hater” UMP Late Model event on Friday, April 13th.
As if the season did not already start with a bang, the following week on a special Saturday night, April 21st, the 6th annual Integra Shocks/Keyser Manufacturing Player Hater 50, returns to Rothbury, Michigan as the best UMP Late Model drivers and teams in the Midwest will flex their muscle as they try to capture the Player Hater Crown.
The next big special on the 2012 calendar will be the Kenny B. Memorial 55 on Friday, June 1st for the UMP Street Stocks while the following week will bring the first ever appearance of the Michigan Dirt Cup Allstar Performance UMP Late Models on Friday, June 29th. This event is sure to bring out the big guns in Dirt Late Model racing as the road to becoming the MDC Late Model Champion, goes through Western Michigan.
The most anticipated event on the entire 2012 campaign is set for Friday, August 17th as the cars and stars of the World of Outlaws Late Models Series will invade with the running of the Keyser Manufacturing 50! The greatest Dirt Late Model drivers and teams in the world will make their way to Western Michigan for a night of ground pounding action and excitement.
Names like defending race winner and former two-time series champion, Josh Richards as well as defending series champion, Rick Eckert. More superstars looking to make the haul north includes; Darrell Lanigan, Tim McCreadie, Chub Frank, Austin Hibbard, Shane Clanton, Clint Smith, 2011 Rookie of the Year Pat Doar and many more will all race for a $10,000 to win paycheck against the best stars representing the home state of Michigan.
Friday & Saturday, September 15-16th, the 2012 racing season comes to an end with the “Throw’N Dirt” Shootout as the MDC Allstar Performance UMP Modifieds Tour returns for a second appearance and will battle it for $2,000 to win. More divisions and more information will be available at a later date once the 2012 racing season starts.
The 2012 Winston Speedway Awards Banquet will close out the year on Saturday, November 3rd with locations, times, ticket prices and more all “To Be Announced.” The complete 2012 Schedule is being finalized and once all contracts and sponsors are signed for every show, the entire schedule will be released to the general public.
For more information, please call: 1 (231) 719-0326 or visit the website at: www.winstonspeedway.net. You can also follow all of the off-season happenings by becoming a fan on the tracks Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search “Winston Speedway” and click on “Like" button today. You can also get up to the minute cancelations, the latest news and information on upcoming events by texting: WINSTON to: 1 (231) 206-9932. We look forward to seeing you on opening night, and throughout the entire 2012 racing season at Winston Speedway
Rothbury, Michigan (Friday, January 20th, 2012):
Winter has set in throughout Western Michigan, however Winston Speedway located north of Muskegon in Rothbury, Michigan has something for everyone to talk about with the release of their tentative Special Events portion of the 2012 schedule. From The Player Hater 50, to the return of the World of Outlaws Late Models Series. The track located just off the shores of Lake Michigan will be sure to provide ground pounding excitement throughout the 2012 racing season.
The season begins with the 2012 Drivers Meeting on Thursday, March 1st where drivers and teams will have their chance to register with the speedway, fill out their UMP License forms, and reserve their pit spots for the 2012 racing season. Also on hand will be officials of the Michigan Dirt Cup Late Models and Modifieds Tours to answer any questions or concerns competitors may have.
Pre-Season Test-N-Tunes will commence on Saturday, March 31st, 2012, to allow drivers and teams to shake down their hot rods in preparation for the 2012 racing season. Pre-Season Test-N-Tunes continue on Tuesday, April 3rd; Saturday, April 7th; and Tuesday, April 10th leading up to the season opening “Prelude to the Player Hater” UMP Late Model event on Friday, April 13th.
As if the season did not already start with a bang, the following week on a special Saturday night, April 21st, the 6th annual Integra Shocks/Keyser Manufacturing Player Hater 50, returns to Rothbury, Michigan as the best UMP Late Model drivers and teams in the Midwest will flex their muscle as they try to capture the Player Hater Crown.
The next big special on the 2012 calendar will be the Kenny B. Memorial 55 on Friday, June 1st for the UMP Street Stocks while the following week will bring the first ever appearance of the Michigan Dirt Cup Allstar Performance UMP Late Models on Friday, June 29th. This event is sure to bring out the big guns in Dirt Late Model racing as the road to becoming the MDC Late Model Champion, goes through Western Michigan.
The most anticipated event on the entire 2012 campaign is set for Friday, August 17th as the cars and stars of the World of Outlaws Late Models Series will invade with the running of the Keyser Manufacturing 50! The greatest Dirt Late Model drivers and teams in the world will make their way to Western Michigan for a night of ground pounding action and excitement.
Names like defending race winner and former two-time series champion, Josh Richards as well as defending series champion, Rick Eckert. More superstars looking to make the haul north includes; Darrell Lanigan, Tim McCreadie, Chub Frank, Austin Hibbard, Shane Clanton, Clint Smith, 2011 Rookie of the Year Pat Doar and many more will all race for a $10,000 to win paycheck against the best stars representing the home state of Michigan.
Friday & Saturday, September 15-16th, the 2012 racing season comes to an end with the “Throw’N Dirt” Shootout as the MDC Allstar Performance UMP Modifieds Tour returns for a second appearance and will battle it for $2,000 to win. More divisions and more information will be available at a later date once the 2012 racing season starts.
The 2012 Winston Speedway Awards Banquet will close out the year on Saturday, November 3rd with locations, times, ticket prices and more all “To Be Announced.” The complete 2012 Schedule is being finalized and once all contracts and sponsors are signed for every show, the entire schedule will be released to the general public.
For more information, please call: 1 (231) 719-0326 or visit the website at: www.winstonspeedway.net. You can also follow all of the off-season happenings by becoming a fan on the tracks Facebook Fan Page. Just go to: www.facebook.com and search “Winston Speedway” and click on “Like" button today. You can also get up to the minute cancelations, the latest news and information on upcoming events by texting: WINSTON to: 1 (231) 206-9932. We look forward to seeing you on opening night, and throughout the entire 2012 racing season at Winston Speedway
Monday, January 16, 2012
Engine Pro Returns to ASCS Sprints on Dirt
Engine Pro Returns to ASCS Sprints on Dirt
January 16, 2012
By Mike Strevel
The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP series is excited to announce that again in 2012 Engine Pro has signed on as the series title sponsor with ARP again on board as presenting sponsor. ASCS SOD is proud to have these great supporters for its 33rd season.
Series Director Mike Strevel was quoted “it is wonderful to have such great supporters of the Sprints on Dirt such as Engine Pro and ARP.” “This great relationship started years ago and continues to grow, this shows that SOD remains attractive to sponsors, racetracks and race teams such as the many that are currently involved with one of the longest running series in the Great Lakes area.”
“We are excited to once again be affiliated with the Sprints on Dirt Series. This series is full of action packed racing and all-around good people so it’s very easy to be a partner with them at the grass roots level of racing. The Sprints on Dirt Series has also become a valuable marketing partner by promoting the Engine Pro name along with the products that are now manufactured by Engine Pro and sold under the Engine Pro label. We look forward to a season of fun and exciting racing in 2012,” stated Scott Overlund, Sales & Marketing Manager of Engine Pro in Grand Rapids, MI.
The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP series sanctions winged Sprint Car races at speedways throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and the Canadian province of Ontario.
The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP is excited to announce two new additions to the level of support that Engine Pro of Grand Rapids already provides. The first is an exciting Engine Pro Lucky Dog program that will award a driver an additional cash award amount of at least $100 per feature race. A random finishing position will be drawn by the feature race winner and that driver will be awarded the $100 prize if he has decided to participate in the Lucky Dog program and has placed the large Engine Pro decal on their nose wing. If the position drawn does not have the decal the amount will roll over to the next race and increase to $200. This will continue over the course of the season for all SOD sanctioned events. If someone wins the prize it will start again at $100 and this will be an exciting promotion for the entire 2012 season.
The second promotion is the July 21, 2012 Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP event scheduled for Crystal Motor Speedway. Crystal is the only track to host the series for every year of the 33 year history of the group and to celebrate this occasion the track will host a 33 lap feature event paying $2,033 to win and $300 to start the feature. Also the National Racing Alliance (NRA) series from Ohio has agreed to co-sanction the event and will add to what is expected to be an incredible night of 360 winged sprint car racing. The SOD/NRA challenge race will mark the return of the NRA to the Wolverine state after several years’ absence.
In its 20th year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing, the American Sprint Car Series brings the best of Sprint Car racing to approximately 100 different tracks throughout 30 states and Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters, ASCS also consists of a dozen different Regions throughout the nation.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
January 16, 2012
By Mike Strevel
The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP series is excited to announce that again in 2012 Engine Pro has signed on as the series title sponsor with ARP again on board as presenting sponsor. ASCS SOD is proud to have these great supporters for its 33rd season.
Series Director Mike Strevel was quoted “it is wonderful to have such great supporters of the Sprints on Dirt such as Engine Pro and ARP.” “This great relationship started years ago and continues to grow, this shows that SOD remains attractive to sponsors, racetracks and race teams such as the many that are currently involved with one of the longest running series in the Great Lakes area.”
“We are excited to once again be affiliated with the Sprints on Dirt Series. This series is full of action packed racing and all-around good people so it’s very easy to be a partner with them at the grass roots level of racing. The Sprints on Dirt Series has also become a valuable marketing partner by promoting the Engine Pro name along with the products that are now manufactured by Engine Pro and sold under the Engine Pro label. We look forward to a season of fun and exciting racing in 2012,” stated Scott Overlund, Sales & Marketing Manager of Engine Pro in Grand Rapids, MI.
The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP series sanctions winged Sprint Car races at speedways throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and the Canadian province of Ontario.
The Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP is excited to announce two new additions to the level of support that Engine Pro of Grand Rapids already provides. The first is an exciting Engine Pro Lucky Dog program that will award a driver an additional cash award amount of at least $100 per feature race. A random finishing position will be drawn by the feature race winner and that driver will be awarded the $100 prize if he has decided to participate in the Lucky Dog program and has placed the large Engine Pro decal on their nose wing. If the position drawn does not have the decal the amount will roll over to the next race and increase to $200. This will continue over the course of the season for all SOD sanctioned events. If someone wins the prize it will start again at $100 and this will be an exciting promotion for the entire 2012 season.
The second promotion is the July 21, 2012 Engine Pro ASCS Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP event scheduled for Crystal Motor Speedway. Crystal is the only track to host the series for every year of the 33 year history of the group and to celebrate this occasion the track will host a 33 lap feature event paying $2,033 to win and $300 to start the feature. Also the National Racing Alliance (NRA) series from Ohio has agreed to co-sanction the event and will add to what is expected to be an incredible night of 360 winged sprint car racing. The SOD/NRA challenge race will mark the return of the NRA to the Wolverine state after several years’ absence.
In its 20th year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing, the American Sprint Car Series brings the best of Sprint Car racing to approximately 100 different tracks throughout 30 states and Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil Sprint Car Series presented by K&N Filters, ASCS also consists of a dozen different Regions throughout the nation.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Michigan Dirt Cup Announces 2012 Schedules for Modified and Late Model Tours; Allstar Performance Michigan Dirt Cup Tour to Have Booth at Detroit Autorama 2012
Michigan Dirt Cup Announces 2012 Schedules for Modified and Late Model Tours; Allstar Performance Michigan Dirt Cup Tour to Have Booth at Detroit Autorama 2012
January 14th, 2012
Novi,MI– The Michigan Dirt Cup has released its initial 2012 schedule for both the modified and newly formed late model tours. The tentative schedule currently includes seven race nights for the Allstar Performance Modified Tour and eight race nights for the Allstar Performance Late Model Tour.
Modified competitors will find the schedule very similar to last season’s seven race schedule. The season will begin May 5th at I-96 Speedway and end September 22nd with Championship Night at Hartford Motor Speedway. The tour will also make stops at Butler Speedway (June 16th), Merrit Raceway (July 21st), Cherry Raceway (July 27th), Mt. Pleasant Speedway (August 11th) and Winston Speedway (September 15th). Merrit Raceway will be the new kid on the block hosting a Michigan Dirt Cup modified event for the first time this season.
“We really have to thank all the tracks that are returning for our second season of racing and also welcome Merritt Raceway for the 2012 season, we are looking forward to testing out their new automated watering system,” commented Michigan Dirt Cup co-promoter Bill Long.
The inaugural season for the Allstar Performance Late Model Tour will have eight race nights at seven different tracks. The season will get the green for the first time on Saturday May 19th at I-96 Speedway and end September 22nd with Championship Night at Hartford Motor Speedway. I-96 Speedway (May 19th & June 30th), Mt. Pleasant Speedway (May 25th & August 3rd) and Hartford Motor Speedway will host two shows a piece while Winston Speedway (June 29th) and Merrit Raceway (August 4th) will host single events during the inaugural season.
2012 registration forms are now available by visiting the Michigan Dirt Cup Tour website (www.michigandirtcup.com). Michigan Dirt Cup 2012 driver registration is required of all participating drivers and must be completed before entering the track area. However, drivers who are not members of Michigan Dirt Cup will not receive points for the event and will not be eligible for bonus money or contingency awards presented at each race. Michigan Dirt Cup membership fee is only $40 for the season. Officials plan to hold two to three sign-up sessions at different locations, check the website for dates and times. For those drivers that sign up early there will be multiple media opportunities to promote your team and sponsors.
Michigan Dirt Cup Tour officials are also excited to announce that they will have a booth at this year’s Detroit Autorama 2012 to be held February 24 – 26, 2012 at theCoboCenterinDetroit,MI. Last year almost 150,000 car enthusiasts visited the show. The tour will have several cars on display and will be handing out schedules promoting both the modified and late model tours. This will be a tremendous opportunity to promoteMichigandirt racing and our competitors to thousands of potential fans.
For more information on the 2012 tour schedules visit: www.michigandirtcup.com.
The Michigan Dirt Cup would like to thank all its sponsors including: Allstar Performance, Lane Automotive, Safety Kleen, K&N Air Filters, Crane Cams and Ignition, Aeroquip Performance Products, Landrum Performance Springs, Renegade Racing Fuels and Lubricants, Automotive Racing Products, Dart, Wiles Racing Shafts, KRC Power Steering, RPM Wholesale Auto Parts, Jones Racing Products, Keyser Manufacturing, Port City Racing, ISC Race Tape, Hoosier, Outerwears, Homestead Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Slick Offroad Wash, Ruhlman Race Cars, Mr. Gasket Co., QA1, Racer’s Speed Shop, Howe Racing and Integra Shocks.
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January 14th, 2012
Novi,MI– The Michigan Dirt Cup has released its initial 2012 schedule for both the modified and newly formed late model tours. The tentative schedule currently includes seven race nights for the Allstar Performance Modified Tour and eight race nights for the Allstar Performance Late Model Tour.
Modified competitors will find the schedule very similar to last season’s seven race schedule. The season will begin May 5th at I-96 Speedway and end September 22nd with Championship Night at Hartford Motor Speedway. The tour will also make stops at Butler Speedway (June 16th), Merrit Raceway (July 21st), Cherry Raceway (July 27th), Mt. Pleasant Speedway (August 11th) and Winston Speedway (September 15th). Merrit Raceway will be the new kid on the block hosting a Michigan Dirt Cup modified event for the first time this season.
“We really have to thank all the tracks that are returning for our second season of racing and also welcome Merritt Raceway for the 2012 season, we are looking forward to testing out their new automated watering system,” commented Michigan Dirt Cup co-promoter Bill Long.
The inaugural season for the Allstar Performance Late Model Tour will have eight race nights at seven different tracks. The season will get the green for the first time on Saturday May 19th at I-96 Speedway and end September 22nd with Championship Night at Hartford Motor Speedway. I-96 Speedway (May 19th & June 30th), Mt. Pleasant Speedway (May 25th & August 3rd) and Hartford Motor Speedway will host two shows a piece while Winston Speedway (June 29th) and Merrit Raceway (August 4th) will host single events during the inaugural season.
2012 registration forms are now available by visiting the Michigan Dirt Cup Tour website (www.michigandirtcup.com). Michigan Dirt Cup 2012 driver registration is required of all participating drivers and must be completed before entering the track area. However, drivers who are not members of Michigan Dirt Cup will not receive points for the event and will not be eligible for bonus money or contingency awards presented at each race. Michigan Dirt Cup membership fee is only $40 for the season. Officials plan to hold two to three sign-up sessions at different locations, check the website for dates and times. For those drivers that sign up early there will be multiple media opportunities to promote your team and sponsors.
Michigan Dirt Cup Tour officials are also excited to announce that they will have a booth at this year’s Detroit Autorama 2012 to be held February 24 – 26, 2012 at theCoboCenterinDetroit,MI. Last year almost 150,000 car enthusiasts visited the show. The tour will have several cars on display and will be handing out schedules promoting both the modified and late model tours. This will be a tremendous opportunity to promoteMichigandirt racing and our competitors to thousands of potential fans.
For more information on the 2012 tour schedules visit: www.michigandirtcup.com.
The Michigan Dirt Cup would like to thank all its sponsors including: Allstar Performance, Lane Automotive, Safety Kleen, K&N Air Filters, Crane Cams and Ignition, Aeroquip Performance Products, Landrum Performance Springs, Renegade Racing Fuels and Lubricants, Automotive Racing Products, Dart, Wiles Racing Shafts, KRC Power Steering, RPM Wholesale Auto Parts, Jones Racing Products, Keyser Manufacturing, Port City Racing, ISC Race Tape, Hoosier, Outerwears, Homestead Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Slick Offroad Wash, Ruhlman Race Cars, Mr. Gasket Co., QA1, Racer’s Speed Shop, Howe Racing and Integra Shocks.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
VanDoorn Brothers on the Move
2009/2010 CRA SLM Champion Johnny VanDoorn and his crew chief brother Butch will take the #61 Kaos Motorsports Team and partner with Jegs.com to run for a third ARCA/CRA Super Series Championship in four years. Ben “Butch” VanDoorn had also served as the crew chief for Erik Jones in the team’s JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Championship season in 2011, but will not serve in that capacity in 2012.
Instead, Butch VanDoorn has been hired away by one of their JEGS Tour rivals. Team JEGS and its 16-year-old driver Cody Coughlin will now have the crew chief that led Jones to the JEGS Tour title and a surprising win in the Governor’s Cup 200 at New Smyrna in November.
Dirk Redder will also return to the KAOS Motorsports Team after a one year hiatus.
Instead, Butch VanDoorn has been hired away by one of their JEGS Tour rivals. Team JEGS and its 16-year-old driver Cody Coughlin will now have the crew chief that led Jones to the JEGS Tour title and a surprising win in the Governor’s Cup 200 at New Smyrna in November.
Dirk Redder will also return to the KAOS Motorsports Team after a one year hiatus.
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