Archive for April 10th, 2008

Pre-Season Activities Begin Saturday

Berkley, MA — The Mad Dog Motorsports (MDM) team is just one week away from embarking on their 2008 campaign. The Massachusetts-based team is just over a week away from beginning pre-season testing on Saturday, April 19, at Seekonk Speedway (MA).

The team will be starting their first season in Seekonk’s top-tier Pro Stock division. For the past three seasons, lead driver Jake Vanada, has been a top contender in the Allison Legacy North Race Series (ALNRS). Most recently, Jake is coming off of a season in which he finished second in the final point standings in 2007. During last year’s campaign, Jake won three races, finished in the top 5 12 times, and the top 10 13 times. Jake hopes to carry that momentum into the 2008 season as he competes for the Rookie of the Year title.

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Who’s In Control

Have you ever thought that you have “it” all under control? At times in our lives we feel that way. We feel like everything is in order. We are at peace. For some of us those times never seen to come. Who’s in control in your life? Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The rumor mill, we all are familiar with it. Some of us even contribute to it. Why? Racing is an interesting sport. Most of the information that is available starts as rumors. It has even been said that if you want something to happen, start spreading a rumor about it. If enough people believe it, it just might become a reality.

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Miller Looking Forward To Getting Back Behind The Wheel

Altamahaw, NC — After two weekends of rainy weather that has postponed the last two NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour events, the drivers will attempt to return to action this weekend in a rare night of back-to-back races. Defending Tour champion L.W. Miller (No. 36 John Baker Plumbing & Utilities Pontiac) is eager to get back to the action this Friday night in the Whelen Southern Modified Tour 150 presented by DMC Auto Exchange at Ace Speedway.

Just as quick as Friday night’s race at the 4/10th-mile Altamahaw, N.C. short track is over, the drivers and crews will pack up only to return to action less than 24 hours later in the Whelen Southern Modified Tour 150 at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C.

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CARQUEST Belts & Hose Extends Sponsorship of Stafford Pit Parties

Stafford Springs, CT — For nearly 20 years, Stafford Motor Speedway has given race fans the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite drivers and get an up close and personal look at their cars with their twice annual Pit Party during the season beginning CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler and season ending CARQUEST Fall Final events.

The Stafford Pit Party tradition will continue on into 2008 and beyond, and the Pit Party will again carry the title of the CARQUEST Belts & Hose Pit Party for the second consecutive season. The CARQUEST Belts & Hose Pit Party will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 11am to noon during Sizzler weekend.

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Stafford Previews 2008 Limited Late Model Season

Stafford Springs, CT — The Limited Late Model division at Stafford Motor Speedway has seen three different track champions in its three year existence and the 2008 season could very well make it four for four.

Michael Bennett was the inaugural Limited Late Model champion during the 2005 season, Kevin Gambacorta was the 2006 champion, and Sean Foster is the defending track champion in the Limited Late Model division.

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