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PASS North Readies for Transcontinental Showdown at Autodrome Chaudiere

Published at May 15, 2013 in Autodrome Chaudiere, PASS and PASS North. Closed

NAPLES, ME — Throughout New England and the Canadian provinces, race fans have long argued which country had the best short track racers in North America, the United States or Canada? Thanks to the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and Quebec’s Autodrome Chaudiere, 2013 could be the year that question is finally answered.

This weekend’s Frameco 150 will kick off the first leg of the Autobus La Quebecoise Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudiere. The Autobus La Quececoise Triple Crown will feature a points fund totaling $30,000 to be awarded to the top 15 drivers who compete in all three events. Additionally, all three races at Autodrome Chaudiere will count towards the overall PASS North Super Late Model Championship. Triple Crown info page HERE

The Frameco 150 will be the first event held at Autodrome Chaudiere since the facility located in Valley Junction, Quebec was purchased by new owners Dany Lagace and Kevin Roberge. Roberge has been a part-time competitor in the PASS North series for a number of years and believes Canadian fans are ready for the full fendered excitement they will see on Saturday.

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[Event Schedule - Chaudiere - 5/18]

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Kenseth Outlasts Rain and Competition for Wild PASS South Win at South Boston

Published at May 11, 2013 in PASS, PASS South and South Boston. Closed

Ross Kenseth took the lead from Trey Mitchell on what proved to be the final restart of the night and was up front when it counted to win the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model event at Virginia’s South Boston Speedway. In a race plagued by a constant threat of rain, Kenseth’s third career PASS South Super Late Model victory came when the event was finally halted eight laps short of the finish due to a brief shower. Kenseth becomes the ninth different winner in nine PASS South events held at South Boston dating back to 2006.

“The track was damp and we both spun our tires real bad coming to the green flag,” said Kenseth of the final restart to take the lead from Mitchell. “Kyle [Grissom] got a heck of a jump and drove hard into turn one, we hit a little bit, but with 15 or 20 to go, that’s racing. This is a real fun series to run and they called it at the right time.”

Another strong field of 31 PASS South Super Late Models took time in qualifying with defending series champion Kyle Grissom reeling off a lap of 94.631 miles per hour to set fast time for the fifth time in his career. But, in the top 10 qualifiers redraw, Grissom pulled #10 and would have to start outside row five to begin the race.

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Tate Fogleman Hopes to Follow in Father’s Footsteps in PASS South Return to SoBo

Published at May 8, 2013 in PASS, PASS South and South Boston. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — Racing has long been a sport that families have enjoyed together. Fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, grandparents and cousins, have made lasting memories attending races together spanning multiple generations. The competitive side of motorsports is no different. Maine’s racing Rowes, Mike and Ben, have seen countless checkered flags in their time competing together in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North and South Super Late Model divisions, winning a combined 7 championships between the two of them.

This year, another famous short track dad is passing the torch to his son as the PASS South Super Late Models prepare for this weekend’s 150 lapper at the South Boston Speedway in Virginia. Jay Fogleman has been one of the top names in short track racing since beginning his career at bullrings like South Boston over 25 years ago. His success has continued in PASS South, racing with the series since 2008 and winning the 2012 PASS National Championship. Despite admittedly being in the twilight of his long career, Jay Fogleman currently leads the PASS South Super Late Model points standings on the strength of winning the most recent event in the series at Southern National Raceway Park back in April. But now, Fogleman is being pushed by an unlikely challenger, his 13-year-old son, Tate.

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DJ Shaw Triumphant in PASS North Super Late Model “Southern Maine Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge 150”

Published at May 5, 2013 in Beech Ridge, NELCAR, PASS, PASS Mod, PASS North and PASS Sportsman. Closed

Scarborough, ME – DJ Shaw of Center Conway, New Hampshire drove from 19th starting position to victory lane in Saturday’s Southern Maine Motors 150 for Pro All Stars Series Super Late Models at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine.

Shaw methodically worked his way through a stellar field of contenders aboard his Precision JLM Ford, taking the lead away from Berwick, Maine’s Joey Doiron with about 30 laps remaining, then cruising to the checkered flag with relative ease once in command.

“It’s a good day for Dale Shaw Race Cars. First and second place,” said the winner, who builds, maintains and sets up race cars at the family business for a living.

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PASS South Drivers Look for Opportunities at South Boston

Published at May 2, 2013 in PASS, PASS South and South Boston. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — With a quarter of the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model schedule in the history books, 2013 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons on record. Through the first four races of the year there have been four different winners and the driver who has led the most laps in each of those events has failed to go on and capture the checkered flag. Additionally, the top five in points are separated by less than 50 markers and feature a great mix of veterans and rookies. One would expect to see Jay Fogleman, Kyle Grissom, and Brandon Ward in the mix for the championship, but upstarts Brandon Lynn and Spencer Davis have fared well early in the season.

With the racing as competitive as it is, one can’t be sure from race to race as to who might have the best odds in going to victory lane on a given weekend. One of the hottest drivers as of late in PASS South has been Sanford, NC’s Jody Measamer. Measamer has found great success in the region racing Late Model Trucks and has made the move to full-time PASS South Super Late Model competitor this year. Despite missing the first two races of the season at Dillon and Myrtle Beach due to engine problems, Measamer has stormed back finishing fifth at both Hickory and Southern National.

“The way Hickory went, we ran good all weekend and had a real good finish against some of the best drivers in the country and at Kenly we ran good again and were up at the top of the time sheets all weekend,” said Measamer.

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Points Leaders Try To Stay On Top For PASS North Return To Beech Ridge

Published at April 30, 2013 in Beech Ridge, NELCAR, PASS, PASS Mod, PASS North and PASS Sportsman. Closed

NAPLES, ME — Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME has long been one of the stalwarts on the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Model schedule. The facility has hosted PASS events since 2006 and provides some of the closest action seen anywhere on the circuit. And, much like the first event of the season at Oxford Plains Speedway, this weekend’s Southern Maine Motors 150 will serve as a precursor to one of the biggest races of the season, the PASS 400 weekend at Beech Ridge in September. In fact, the racing has been so competitive that in the last five PASS events at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, five different drivers have gone to victory lane. Among those drivers is Joey Doiron, who scored his first career PASS North victory in last year’s Southern Maine Motors 150. And, if last year’s races are any indication, Doiron believes there will be no substitution for a good setup.

“Well Beech Ridge over the last two years has become a one groove racetrack and the key to success there is to make sure your car can pass on the bottom because everyone else usually lines up on the outside,” said Doiron.

Doiron comes to Beech Ridge in 2013 riding a wave of momentum. He started the season off in February with a big PASS National Series win in the Florida Winter Meltdown and heads into Saturday’s Southern Maine Motors 150 second in points after a runner-up finish at Oxford Plains. Doiron hopes that knowledge gained in previous events at Beech Ridge can produce another win this weekend.

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Bobby Pelland III Adds Super Late Models to Busy 2013 Slate

Published at April 10, 2013 in ACT LM Tour, Granite State Pro-Stock Series, Lee USA, Oxford Plains, PASS, PASS North, Seekonk and Thompson. Closed
2012 Late Model Runner-up Pursuing Full-Time Efforts in Seekonk Pro Stocks & Late Models

Bobby Pelland, III of Cranston, RI experienced the best season of his young racing career, earning a career best 2nd in Seekonk Late Model point standings and 3 wins. Pelland called last season, “Definitely an improvement, I think myself as a driver had more experience and confidence going into the year as well as finding some stuff in the car to wake it up,” Pelland said. “Overall, it was a great season and great points battle. Unfortunately, we had some bad luck due to wrecks and parts failures, but I can’t thank my team enough for never giving up.”

After race 10 of 17, Pelland faced a 37-point deficit to Gerry DeGasparre, Jr. Within three races, Pelland had reduced the margin to six. As DeGasparre and Pelland swapped the points lead, 2nd place remained within six markers for the rest of the year. Pelland led the points standings for three of the last 4 weeks before DeGasparre regained the points lead by six on the final points night for his sixth Late Model crown. “I think that says something about Team V and the guys”

“The 71 team has been a staple in the Late Models at Seekonk for years,” Pelland said. “I remember watching him when I was maybe as young as 10 when I was at the track watching my father. They clearly have their stuff in order and the team is run great by Gerry Sr. As far as Gerry, the accolades speak for themselves. He is clearly a great driver. It’s no secret he will be in contention for the title and I hope it’s a great battle between Gerry and I again this year, with a little different results of course.“

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Ward And New Day Motorsports Look For Old Magic In PASS Return To Southern National

Published at April 3, 2013 in PASS, PASS South and Southern National Raceway Park. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — From the time Southern National Raceway Park first opened as Southern National Speedway in 1993, Super Late Models have been an intricate part of what made the speedway special. While other tracks in the Carolinas were abandoning Super Late Models, Southern National held firm with a dwindling pool of speedways to keep the division alive.

At that same time, a young crew chief from Winston-Salem, NC named Jeff Day was forming a Super Late Model team with one of the region’s heroes, John Paul Linville. A union that would prove fruitful for the two men at opposite ends of their respective careers in racing. For the duo, checkered flags and victory lane celebrations became commonplace at Southern National.

“When I first started working with Super Late Model cars I was with John Paul Linville at Kenly,” said Day. “He was at the end of his career and he wanted to do something fun so we ran Super Late Models down there and I crew chiefed for him for several years, won some races and had a great time.”

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Peltier Not To Be Denied For Second Easter Bunny 150 Triumph

Published at March 30, 2013 in Hickory, PASS and PASS South. Closed

HICKORY, NC — Preston Peltier took the lead from Trevor Sanborn with 10 laps to go and utilized an aggressive stance on the final two restarts to win the 8th Annual Easter Bunny 150 Saturday night at Hickory Motor Speedway. The win was Peltier’s fourth Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model triumph at Hickory and he becomes the first driver to ever win the Spring Classic more than once.

“For me a win is a win and I don’t care where it is,” said Peltier of his PASS South record tenth career victory. “It feels good to be in victory lane, maybe a week from now it’ll sink in a little bit. I just gotta thank my guys. When we unloaded the car was good and it stayed good all day long.”

Carolina blue skies welcomed fans from across the country to “America’s Most Famous Short Track” for the spring’s biggest Super Late Model race in the country. Thirty-eight PASS South Super Late Models participated in practice with only the machine of John Batten having to miss the time trial session after he suffered a blown engine. In qualifying, former three-time Hickory Motor Speedway track champion Andy Loden qualified fastest with a lap just over 97 miles per hour around the .363 mile oval. Loden would draw the fourth starting position during the top ten qualifiers redraw with defending Easter Bunny 150 winner Kyle Grissom drawing pill one to start from the pole.

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Theriault Rallies To Finish 6th In PASS Easter Bunny 150 At Hickory

Published at March 30, 2013 in Hickory, PASS and PASS South. Closed

PASS South Series: Austin Theriault- Hickory Motor Speedway Race Report

HICKORY, N.C. – Austin Theriault of Fort Kent, Maine, overcame an early handling issue to finish sixth in the PASS South Series Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory, N.C., on Saturday, March 30. After posting the fastest overall practice time from Saturday’s sessions and qualifying fourth for the 30-car field in the Brad Keselowski Racing No. 29 Checkered Flag Foundation Ford Fusion, Theriault started ninth after the redraw of the Top-10 qualifiers. He was happy with the car during the first green-flag run, but an issue with the air pressure in the right side tires forced the car into an ill-handling condition. The PASS South Series points leader heading into the weekend, Theriault rode around in the Top-10 for most of the night and used a couple of late caution flags to gain track position and salvage another good outing.

WHO: Austin Theriault, Fort Kent, Maine
TEAM: Brad Keselowski Racing No. 29 Checkered Flag Foundation Ford Fusion
CREW CHIEF: Gary Crooks, Mooresville, N.C.
WHAT: PASS South Series Easter Bunny 150
WHERE: Hickory Motor Speedway, Hickory, N.C. (.363-mile oval)
STARTED: 9th
FINISHED: 6th
NEXT RACE: April 6, Southern Series Nashville 125, Fairgrounds Speedway, Nashville, Tenn. (.596-mile banked oval)

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RACE22.com Becomes Exclusive LIVE Coverage Provider of PASS Series

Published at March 25, 2013 in PASS and PASS South. Closed

NEWTON, NC — When the cars and stars of Super Late Model descend upon Hickory Motor Speedway for the biggest Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Series race in the Easter Bunny 150, fans around the world will be able to follow the action as it happens exclusively on RACE22.com.

PASS Series President, Tom Mayberry and RACE22.com owner, Langley Austin have reached an agreement for RACE22.com to become the exclusive LIVE Coverage provider for the PASS Series. RACE22.com will bring fans who can’t make it to select PASS Series events for the race interactive and comprehensive coverage of the event including text updates lap by lap during the heat races and the feature races and even during practice and qualifying.

We’ll also have photos and videos of the action as it transpires throughout the day as well as video interviews during the live coverage of anything important that transpires as well as the top finishers from the race. Tom Mayberry is happy to have a platform to bring the Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway to fans of drivers who will be coming from a long ways away.

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Hickory’s Easter Bunny 150 Has Been Good to Veterans and Youngsters Alike

Published at March 20, 2013 in Hickory, PASS, PASS Pro Late Model and PASS South. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — Since the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced its expansion into the Southeast back in 2006, the Easter Bunny 150 has grown into one of the biggest Super Late Model races in the country. Regularly attracting 40-50 of the Nation’s top short track drivers, the Easter Bunny trophy is at the top of most racecar drivers Spring wish list. And, this year’s second race of the 2013 PASS National Series on March 30th should not be any different.

One would think a race that attracts Super Late Model racing’s best would favor veteran drivers. That was certainly the case in 2006 when New England legend Mike Rowe won over fellow veterans Chuck Barnes, Clay Rogers, and Scott Mulkern. But, that year’s fifth place finisher had something up his sleeve for the old timers in 2007. Texas tyro Ryan Lawler was impressive in the Inaugural Easter Bunny, but he was dominant the following year, showing that youth and speed could beat old age and treachery at legendary Hickory.

In 2008, youth once again prevailed when Maine’s Corey Williams took the checkered flag and launched himself into the national spotlight. But, by 2009, the veterans again showed they knew their way around Hickory totally dominating that year’s Easter Bunny 150. Not a single youngster that year led a lap as Ben Rowe claimed the win over Jeff Fultz and Aric Almirola. With all the wins that Ben and his Dad, Mike, have collected over the years, their Easter Bunny 150 triumphs rank at the top of their racing bucket lists.

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Sauter Headlines Strong Contigent in Super Late Model Return with PASS to Myrtle Beach

Published at March 13, 2013 in Myrtle Beach, NASCAR CWTS, PASS and PASS South. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — A lot has changed since Super Late Models last raced at Myrtle Beach Speedway in 2004. The headline division for that event was the old All Pro Series, which no longer exists. And, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) which will sanction this weekend’s Inaugural Bash At The Beach was just gaining strength in New England and would not start as the South’s premier Super Late Model division for another two years. And, even more telling, young PASS South talent competing this weekend like John Hunter Nemechek, Tate Fogleman, and Cole Timm were just getting ready for elementary school back in 2004.

PASS South’s first visit to Myrtle Beach will certainly prove to be one of the toughest challenges teams will face all year. By short track standards, the .538 mile D-shaped layout of Myrtle Beach Speedway will be by far the biggest track PASS South competes on all year. But, Myrtle Beach is perhaps more famous for its abrasive surface which chews up tires lake a cheese grader.

Daytona Truck Series winner Johnny Sauter returns to PASS at the Bash At The Beach driving his family-owned #5, a tribute to his father, Jim. A win at Myrtle Beach would be nothing new for the Sauter family however. After all, Johnny’s older brother Tim won a thrilling All Pro Series race at the track in 2001, crossing the finish line with a flat tire.

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Theriault Nips Peltier For History Making Win In PASS South Opener at Dillon Motor Speedway

Published at March 11, 2013 in Dillon, PASS and PASS Pro Late Model. Closed

DILLON, SC — Austin Theriault led less than a hundred feet to edge out former Pro All Stars Series (PASS) National Champion Preston Peltier in a photo finish to win the 8th Annual South Carolina Clash 150 at Dillon Motor Speedway. Theriault’s .120 second margin of victory in the PASS South season opener was the closest margin in series history. Theriault and Peltier made contact coming out of turn four racing to the checkered flag as they both maneuvered to pass the lapped machine of John Hunter Nemechek with Theriault just having enough to eke out the victory.

“I didn’t think I had anything for him [Peltier], but that lapped car gave me an opportunity there and I took it,” said Theriault, making only his second career PASS South Super Late Model start. “I hate that it came down to that, but I felt like I had the inside there down on the apron. I went there and hoped that it stuck and luckily we had the lapped car there. It hasn’t quite hit me yet, but we’re on a roll and I think we’re gonna have a great season.”

After starting 10th, Peltier methodically worked his way to the front taking the lead for the first time on lap 101. Despite momentarily losing the lead on a restart, Peltier regained the top spot on lap 116 and looked to be on his way to a second straight win in the South Carolina Clash. However, as the leaders entered lapped traffic late in the race, Theriault was able to close on Peltier and was just a car length behind as the white flag waved. With Nemechek racing hard with Bobby Gower for a top 10 finish, the lead duo had a decision to make entering turn three on the final lap. Peltier erred on the side of caution while Theriault took a chance that ultimately led to him getting the win.

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Strong Field Expected for PASS South Opener at Dillon

Published at March 5, 2013 in Dillon, PASS, PASS Pro Late Model and PASS South. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — Anticipation continues to build for what looks to be one of the most exciting and competitive seasons yet for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model division and the new PASS Pro Late Model division. PASS South has proven to be the place where top short track drivers from around the country come to compete on the Southeast’s toughest track. The PASS Pro Late Models will race as a companion series to PASS South and is already proving to be one of the top divisions for young racers just starting out.

The 16 race PASS South schedule kicks off this weekend at the demanding Dillon Motor Speedway with the 8th Annual South Carolina Clash and will be followed just a week later by the Bash At The Beach at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Both tracks have been very busy of late with teams preparing for these first two PASS South races on back-to-back weekends.

Since 2011, Brad Keselowski Racing has built a top notch Super Late Model team led by veteran head wrench Gary Crooks. Last year, the BKR team took its first ever Super Late Model victory in a PASS South event at South Boston Speedway with Landon Cling piloting the #29 entry. Cling finished fifth in final PASS South points, just edging out Iowa rookie Nate Caruth who finished sixth in the #19 BKR machine

[Event Schedule - Dillon - 3/9]
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Tate Fogleman and Speedco Look to Continue Competitive Legacy in 2013

Published at March 4, 2013 in PASS, PASS Pro Late Model and PASS South. Closed

DURHAM, NC — Representatives from Jfco Motorsports announced today that Cayuga, Indiana-based Speedco, Inc. will sponsor Tate Fogleman and will challenge for the 2013 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Pro Late Model championship. Additionally, Fogleman will drive the Speedco-sponsored Ford in 4-5 select PASS Super Late Model races this year. Along with the new sponsorship, Tate will make the switch from the familiar #4 and will sport the #8 on his machine in 2013.

Tate Fogleman scored two wins in the PASS Pro Late Model ranks in 2012 and finished 7th in the first PASS National Super Late Model race of the season at Auburndale Speedway in Florida. This will be a reunion of sorts as Speedco had a long and successful relationship sponsoring Tate’s father, Jay, in a variety of series in the late 1990s and 2000s.

“I’m glad to finally have Tate with a sponsor that has such a great reputation like Speedco does,” said 2012 PASS National Jay Fogleman, owner of Tate’s Speedco Ford. “Speedco has been great to work with over the years and with my career winding down and more of an emphasis on growing Tate’s, I’m glad to know that Speedco will be winning races with the Foglemans for years to come.I’d also like to send special thanks out to Darin Odle and Odle Motorsports, without them this deal wouldn’t have happened.”

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Racers Excited For Opportunity PASS Northwest Presents in 2013

Published at February 21, 2013 in PASS, PASS Northwest and Wenatchee Valley. Closed

NAPLES, ME — or many, the Northwestern United States is known for its beauty. In a lot places there, that rugged terrain has changed little since the days early explorers first traveled its unknown wilderness…a territory still known for its quiet, hard-working men and women. And, the racers of the Pacific Northwest also possess that subtle tenacity that has made them famous around the nation.

Over the last decade, however, Super Late Model racing has skewed off course in the Northwest. Lack of organization, rules, and procedures have plagued the region over the last number of years. But, there is new hope in 2013, with the birth of the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Northwest Triple Crown. The sanctioning body looks to build on the success it has enjoyed for more than ten years in New England, Canada, and the Southeast. In 2013, the PASS Northwest Triple Crown will kick off with three major events at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval (WVSO), the first being the Apple Blossom 200 on April 27. WVSO promoter and racer Garrett Evans believes PASS can eventually unify tracks under a common set of rules and procedures.

“Every track is independent in the Northwest and there hasn’t been a lot of organization for the last four years or more,” said Evans, a former 4-time Northwest Series Champion. “A lot of these guys have a bunch of time and money invested in these cars and they are looking for the organization that PASS can bring. Fans haven’t got to see good races lately and racers haven’t been able to compete in quality events for the most part. Hopefully together we can bring Northwest racing back to what it used to be.”

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Kyle Busch to take on Autodrome Chaudière

Published at February 11, 2013 in Autodrome Chaudiere, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, PASS and PASS North. Closed

Vallee-Jonction, QC — Autodrome Chaudiere 2012 Inc. is proud to announce that Kyle “Rowdy” Busch will be entering the second leg of the PASS La Quebecoise Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudière in Vallee-Jonction Quebec on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013. This race will be the second race of the prestigious PASS La Quebecoise Triple Crown at the famed highbank ¼ mile. Busch will be participating in the event, which will undoubtedly be the biggest short track event in the history of the province of Québec, in his #51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Super-Late Model Camry.

Kyle Busch is considered by many to be the best raw talent on the Sprint Cup circuit. Known for his intensity and will to win, Busch is a force to reckon with and a threat to win every Sunday afternoon. His record speaks for itself; 24 Sprint Cup series wins, 51 Nationwide series wins, 30 Camping World truck series wins, along with a Nationwide series championship. These 105 careers wins across the three NASCAR national circuits puts him 3rd on the all-time win list behind Richard Petty (200) and David Pearson (106). Along with these impressive numbers, Rowdy’s resume is stacked with incredible accomplishments such as The Bristol Sweep where he swept all three national series races in the same weekend at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch’s passion for racing is so great that he races Super-Late models during his off weekends and spare time. Busch loves to fend off against the best short track drivers in North America and holds wins in many prestigious Super-Late model races such as the Snowball Derby, The Slinger Nationals and the Winchester 400.

“My favorite type of vehicles to race have always been the Super-Late Models — they look cool, are fun to drive, and when you put them on a ¼ mile track like Autodrome Chaudiere it always makes for an exciting race,” Busch said. “I try to make it to about five of the more prestigious races around my NASCAR schedule every season — we run two or three staples for us and then we try to find a couple of new venues to visit. The Canadian fans really support their racing and I know that the new track owners are working hard to make this a big event. I’m really looking forward to my trip to Quebec in August.”

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Joey Doiron Scores Biggest Career Win in PASS Florida Winter Meltdown 200

Published at February 11, 2013 in Auburndale, PASS, PASS National, PASS North and PASS South. Closed

Joey Doiron nudged past Florida hotshoe Joe Boyd with eight laps to go to win the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model National season opener Saturday night at Auburndale Speedway. Doiron’s win in the Florida Winter Meltdown 200 and was his second straight season opening win after capturing the PASS North opener last year at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway.

“This is such a big deal, last year’s win at Beech Ridge gave us a big boost and I can’t wait to get to Hickory and Oxford,” said an elated Doiron in victory lane. “We’ve always had a decent car when we come down South, but we’ve had terrible luck. I got into the 5 (Boyd) in turn two and he had a chance to get back to me, but we were just a little bit better there at the end.”

After qualifying fastest and leading the most laps, Boyd was happy with a strong effort and glad to come home in second.

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Doiron Ready to Get 2013 Season Started at Auburndale

Published at February 5, 2013 in Auburndale, PASS, PASS National, PASS North and PASS South. Closed

Berwick, ME — While many of the drivers in the New England area are waiting until April to get their cars on the track, Joey Doiron and his team will head south to run the first Pro All Stars Series (PASS) race at Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven, FL. The “Winter Meldown” is the first of six races that make up the 2013 PASS National Schedule.

After learning the ropes in his first two seasons on the PASS North Series, Doiron started last season with a win at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway and ran up front in many of the races on his way to a seventh place finish in the final points standings in his #73 JBJ Machine Super Late Model. Doiron is looking for the same start this year.

“Winning on opening day last year was definitely huge for us,” said Doiron. “As long as you don’t have a bad race in the second or third event, you can carry the momentum through the rest of the year and hopefully be in contention for the championship throughout.”

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PASS North to be Well Represented by Young New Englanders at Florida Winter Meltdown

Published at January 31, 2013 in Auburndale, PASS, PASS National, PASS North and PASS South. Closed

NAPLES, ME — There’s something about Florida in February that’s been attracting the best drivers in racing for the better part of a century. From the “North Turn” at Daytona’s world famous beach to short tracks stretching from the Panhandle to Miami, racers have flocked to the Sunshine State every winter. And 2013 will be no different. Florida’s “big race” season is set to begin in just over a week as some of the best of the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) make the trek down to Auburndale Speedway for the Winter Meltdown. The first PASS National Series race of the year is attracting Super Late Model drivers from all over North America in the hopes of wrestling the checkered flag away from the top short track hot shoes in Florida.

PASS North will be represented well by a trio of young drivers joining two-time PASS National Series Champion Ben Rowe in making the long trip down South. D.J. Shaw, Kyle Desousza, and Joey Doiron have all found success racing in New England’s top short track series. Shaw is coming off a successful return to the PASS North Series in 2012 that saw him score two wins and finish third in points. Evidence that the Precision JLM/Mulkern Excavating team could be poised for a PASS National Championship this year.

“We’re really looking forward to getting the season started in Florida,” said Shaw. “Auburndale looks like a driver’s track and I’m really anxious to see if we can continue the momentum we ended with last year.”

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PASS Wins Leader Rowe Ready to Heat Things Up at Florida’s Winter Meltdown

Published at January 25, 2013 in Auburndale, PASS, PASS National, PASS North and PASS South. Closed

NAPLES, ME — When it comes to racing in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS), there’s not much Ben Rowe hasn’t done. He learned his trade while following his legendary dad, Mike Rowe, around the bullrings of New England and Canada and has been with the series since its inception in 2001. Since then, Ben has gone on to race in every single PASS North race that has ever been contested. He’s won more PASS Super Late Model races than any other driver, over 40 victories between PASS North and PASS South. He has taken a total of seven PASS championships…four in PASS North, two PASS National Championships, and even a PASS South Championship in 2009. Again, a feat that surpasses all drivers. And, if that isn’t enough, he’s a back-to-back winner of short track racing’s biggest single day event, the TD Bank 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway, with wins in 2003 and 2004.

But, 2012 was very atypical for Ben Rowe. He only managed to finish sixth in the final PASS North standings, his lowest points finish ever. And, only had a single win, albeit one of the series biggest races, the PASS 400 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway. With a career full of checkered flags and trophies behind him, Rowe and his team knew something had to give heading into the 2013 season.

“Last year didn’t go like we hoped it would, so we’ve brought some new guys in and changed some stuff around from last year,” said Rowe. “We’re definitely excited and looking forward to getting started.”

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PASS to Award 2013 National Champ with Championship Ring at Season’s End

Published at January 23, 2013 in Auburndale, Autodrome Chaudiere, Beech Ridge, Hickory, Oxford Plains, PASS, PASS National, PASS North, PASS South and Southern National Raceway Park. Closed

NAPLES, ME — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today that the 2013 PASS National Series Champion will be awarded a one-of-a-kind championship ring. PASS, in association with series supporter Northern Race Tire, will present the newly crowned PASS National Champion with the championship ring following the final race of the season as part of the Mason-Dixon Meltdown at Southern National Raceway Park in Kenly, NC. The PASS National Champion’s ring is currently being manufactured by Stylecraft. From Super Bowl rings to civic awards, Stylecraft has been making finely crafted jewelry in the United States for over six decades. The 2013 PASS National Champion’s ring will be massive in size and will be emblazoned with the PASS logo and other jewels. This year’s championship ring is meticulously being designed now and will be unveiled on the PASS website in the coming weeks. It joins an impressive list of awards for the PASS National Champion which includes a chassis from Bull City Race Cars and a custom helmet made by Bell Helmets.

“We are very excited to be giving this opportunity to North America’s best Super Late Model racer,” said PASS President Tom Mayberry. “For whoever wins the 2013 PASS National title, no matter where they go, this championship ring will stand as a symbol of the hard work and dedication it took to achieve one of short track racing’s ultimate goals.”

The PASS National Series is comprised of six elite Super Late Model events throughout North America and gets underway in less than three weeks with the Inaugural Florida Winter Meltdown at Auburndale Speedway on February 8-9. In addition to a talented group of PASS regulars, former PASS National Champions Ben Rowe and Jay Fogleman hope to contain a strong contingent of Florida Super Late Model standouts on the tricky quarter mile oval.

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PASS North Adds Speedway 660 to 2013 Slate

Published at January 21, 2013 in PASS, PASS North and Speedway 660. Closed

The PASS North Super Late Model series has added a 150-lap race on June 8th at Speedway 660,  Geary, New Brunswick, Canada. The race will be the 5th race of 14 on the 2013 schedule.

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PASS South and PASS Pro Late Model Schedules Now Complete With Orange County Speedway Addition on 10/19

Published at January 15, 2013 in Orange County, PASS, PASS Pro Late Model and PASS South. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today that both the 2013 PASS South Super Late Model and PASS Pro Late Model schedules are now complete with the addition of a date at Orange County Speedway. The nation’s top short track stars will race at Orange County Speedway near Rougemont, NC on October 19 as part of the 8th Annual Orange Blossom Special. The date joins an impressive schedule of events previously announced for the PASS South Super Late Models and PASS Pro Late Models. Excluding Hickory Motor Speedway, more PASS South races have been held at Orange County Speedway than any other facility in the Southeast. The 8th Annual Orange Blossom Special marks the first time, however, that PASS has raced in the Fall at the high-banked 3/8 mile oval.

The PASS North Super Late Model schedule is also nearing completion and negotiations are currently underway to possibly add an additional race.

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PASS National Series To Be Highlighted By Major Events and Big Money

Published at January 11, 2013 in Auburndale, Autodrome Chaudiere, Beech Ridge, Hickory, Oxford Plains, PASS, PASS National, PASS North, PASS South and Southern National Raceway Park. Closed

- National Champion’s awards to include chassis and helmet
- 40th Annual TD Bank 250 at Oxford to pay PASS Super Late Model winner $25,000, plus $25,000 in guaranteed lap leader money
- 3rd Leg of Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown at Chaudiere Will Pay Winner $10,000 to win, plus $20,000 in guaranteed lap leader money
- Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Continues Tradition as Spring’s Premier Super Late Model Event

NAPLES, ME — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have released the six races that will make up the 2013 PASS National Championship Series. The schedule is comprised of six premier Super Late Model events in both PASS North and PASS South that will determine an overall PASS National Champion. The PASS National Series will be highlighted by the return of Super Late Model action to the 40th Annual TD Bank 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in July. And, for the first time, the PASS National Series will take on a more international flavor with an event scheduled in Canada later this year. While awards are currently still being finalized with sponsors, Bull City Race Cars has announced it will award the 2013 PASS National Champion with a chassis and Bell Helmets will provide a helmet to the new title holder.

“Thanks to a lot of time and effort by a group of really dedicated people, we are very pleased to announce our 2013 PASS National Series,’” said PASS President Tom Mayberry. “These events exemplify what’s great about short track racing and we feel each of them will attract the best Super Late Model drivers competing today. All of these events are unique and will prove to be a challenge for our competitors. And, with the addition of races in Florida and Canada, a broad base of fans will get to see racers from all over North America come together and compete to see who truly is the best of the best.”
The PASS National Series gets underway in less than a month with the Inaugural Florida Winter Meltdown at Auburndale Speedway on February 8-9. In addition to a talented group of PASS regulars, former PASS National Champions Ben Rowe and Jay Fogleman hope to contain a strong contingent of Florida Super Late Model standouts on the tricky quarter mile oval.

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2013 PASS National Series to Kickoff with Florida Winter Meltdown at Auburndale Speedway

Published at September 13, 2012 in PASS, PASS National, PASS North and PASS South. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom Mayberry announced today that North America’s top Super Late Models will kick off the 2013 PASS National Series at Auburndale Speedway in Florida. The Inaugural Florida Winter Meltdown scheduled for February 9, 2013 will be a 200 lap PASS National points race, paying $6,000 to the winner. It will mark the first ever trip for the PASS Super Late Models to the tight quarter-mile oval located in Winter Haven.

“I can’t think of a better way to start 2013 than in Florida at Auburndale,” said PASS President Tom Mayberry. “The weather should be really nice in February and I know our PASS North competitors in New England and Canada, along with our PASS South competitors in the Southeast are excited to get the season started with the Florida Winter Meltdown. Super Late Model racing has a great heritage in Florida and we’re really looking forward to a great battle between the Sunshine State’s best racers and the PASS regulars.”

Auburndale Speedway owner Rex Guy has been at the forefront in helping to get the PASS Super Late Models back to Florida. Guy is excited to bring major Super Late Model racing back to his home state.

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Christopher, McKegg, Miller, Muller, & Noll Score PASS 125 Feature Victories at Stafford Motor Speedway

Published at August 26, 2012 in NETS, New England Truck Series, PASS, PASS Mod, PASS National, PASS North and Stafford. Closed

Stafford Springs, CT — Stafford Motor Speedway was back in action with a special event on Sunday, August 26, the Inaugural running of the Pro All-Star Series Super Late Models. Ted Christopher was the winner of the PASS Super Late Model feature, Dan McKegg won the PASS Sportsman feature in a thrilling finish, Mitch Miller won the PASS Modified feature, Jesse Muller won the DIRT 602 Sportsman Modified feature, and Duane Noll was the N.E. Truck Series feature winner.

In the 125-PASS Super Late Model feature event, Ted Christopher got around Jay Fogleman to take the lead at the drop of the green flag. Zane Zeiner was third, with Lonnie Sommerville in fourth and Ben Rowe in fifth. The caution came out with 3 laps complete as Dave Macomber lost an engine and put fluid down on the racetrack.

Christopher took the lead back under green with Fogleman, Sommerville, and Rowe single file in the top-4. Mike O’Sullivan and Woody Pitkat were side by side for fifth with O’Sullivan taking the position. Joey Doiron followed O’Sullivan by Pitkat to move into sixth. Sommerville moved by Fogleman to take over second on lap-8 as Christopher continued to lead the race.

With 20 laps complete, the running order was Christopher in the lead, with Sommerville, Fogleman, Doiron, and Johnny Clark making up the top-5. D.J. Shaw was sixth with Rowe, Travis Benjamin, Derek Ramstrom, and Cassius Clark rounding out the top-10.

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Duane Provost Looking Forward To PASS Sportsman Race Opportunity At Stafford Speedway

Published at August 23, 2012 in PASS, PASS Sportsman and Stafford. Closed

Stafford Springs, CT — Stafford Speedway Limited Late Model driver Duane Provost is excited about the challenge that lies ahead of him when the Pro All-Star Series comes to Stafford on Sunday, August 26th. Stafford’s Limited Late Models will join the PASS Sportsman cars for a 60-lap feature event as part of the Inaugural PASS 125 program, which will provide Provost with a host of challenges. While Provost has never driven a feature longer than 25 laps previously, he is excited about the opportunity to showcase himself against the PASS Sportsman cars and he hopes his track knowledge will help him drive his #88 Gus’ Auto Repair Chevrolet to the front.

“I’m definitely excited and looking forward to it,” said Provost. “It’s going to be a real good experience to run that many laps as I’ve never ran that many laps before. We really have no idea how to set the car up or what the car will do, so it will be a unique experience to run that many laps at a track that I’m familiar with. If the Sportsman guys have run some tracks similar to Stafford up North, then they might have a bit of an advantage. If Stafford is unique to what kinds of tracks those guys run, then we’ll have an advantage. I think being able to combine the Sportsman and Ltd. Late Model cars, it could go either way, but I’m hoping the advantage is on our side.”

In order to prepare for the Sportsman race, Provost and his #88 team will have to decide on a few options. The Stafford cars can run either with their normal wings, or use a spoiler, and they have several options at their disposal to change around the weight configuration of their Limited Late Model car.

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PASS South Driver Jay Fogleman Looking Forward To Making Stafford Debut In Pass National Championship Event

Published at August 23, 2012 in PASS, PASS National, PASS North, PASS South and Stafford. Closed

Stafford Springs, CT — The Pro All-Star Series (PASS) cars make their Stafford debut on Sunday, August 26th, as part of the PASS National Championship Series, open to both PASS North and PASS South drivers. The Stafford PASS 125 will be the second race of a 7 race series that will determine a PASS National Champion. PASS South driver Jay Fogleman will make the tow up from Durham, NC to try his hand against the PASS North drivers at Stafford. Although the PASS 125 will be Fogleman’s first ever race at Stafford, he is looking forward to the challenge of seeing a track for the very first time.

“I always look forward to going somewhere new, and the fan base in the north for short track racing seems to be more exciting than anywhere else,” said Fogleman. “I remember racing Late Models at Martinsville when they had the Late Models and Modifieds and Stafford was always a big name in modified racing. Stafford is one of the tracks that I’ve never raced at before, so I’m really looking forward to going there.”

Normally Fogleman is a bit behind the PASS North regulars when he makes the trek north for a race. Yet he is excited about his chances in the Stafford race because he has the same lack of experience that most of the northern drivers have.

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