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BIG CROWDS FILL THE AISLES DURING THREE DAY MOTORSPORTS 2012 SHOW
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Tony Stewart’s # 14 Sprint Cup car at Motorsports 2012
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MOTORSPORTS 2012 PRESENTED BY VP’S SEF SMALL ENGINE FUELS
RACE CAR AND TRADE SHOW
Promoter: Len Sammons @ 609.888.3618
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BIG CROWDS MAKE MOTORSPORTS 2012 A SUCCESS STORY FOR 27TH YEAR
OAKS, PA January 23, 2011 . . . Large crowds jammed the aisles and exhibitors did brisk business at the Motorsports 2012 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels Race Car and Trade Show. Racers, fans and promoters filled the three day show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center to see just about everything imaginable in motorsports. Attendance was up considerably over past years for Friday and on the closing day, Sunday. A big crowd filled the Expo on Saturday despite the first winter storm to hit the area this season.
NASCAR Sprint Cup star Matt Kenseth, four time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday, drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, five time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion crew chief Chad Knaus, former NASCAR star now SPEED TV personality Jimmy Spencer and a host of other well known figures in the sport were on hand to visit with fans and sign autographs.
“Our sales were good this year and every year. We know the market, the people know we are going to be here and give them good prices,” said Jeff Behrent of Behrent’s Performance Warehouse (Florida, NY).
Other vendors, filling more than 600 exhibit areas, shared the same enthusiasm about the show with several already making plans to return with the show takes place again in January, 2013.
No less than 250 race vehicles representing a wide variety of motorsports were won display and enjoyed by the fans.
Attendees also had the opportunity to visit various speedway displays collecting information on the 2012 season that will help them make plans for the events they want to attend.
“We do this show to meet the racing public, get exposure, and give something back to the sport, “ said VP Racing Fuels’ Fred Turza. “The Motorsports show has been excellent for what we are trying to achieve.”
One of the many highlights of the show was the annual BPG Racing Ms Motorsports Pageant won this year by Ms. Samantha Legas. The 20-year-old resident of Savannah, NY picked up $1,500 as the new Ms. Motorsports and will now represent the show through a number of personal appearances at motorsports events throughout 2012.
“I never expected to win Ms. Motorsports since I never had entered a pageant before,” said Legas. “I enjoy modeling, I enjoy racing and this is an opportunity to do both. I’m really looking forward to it.”
First Runner-up was 21-year-old Kasey Missimer of Bechtelsville, PA representing NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway. Kasey also has the opportunity to be Miss AARN. Should Legas not be able to fulfill her obligations as Ms. Motorsports Kasey would step in.
Second Runner-up honors went to Mindy English of Addison, NY. The Dangerous Wines Swimsuit Winner was Kimmie Trout of Reading, PA.
The MetalFab sponsored Sunday activities included the Little Miss Motorsports Pageant with eight year old Carlee Strunk, daughter of 358 Modified racer Glenn Strunk, of Bechtelsville, PA earning the title. First Runner-up was Brianna Carter of New Egypt, NJ with Second Runner-up honors going to Kylie Murray of Pottstown, PA.
In the Tiny Miss Motorsports Pageant seven year old Samantha Idele of Southampton, NJ walked off with the top prize while First Runner-up honors went to Raclyn Eisenhard who calls Reading, PA home. Second Runner-up was Samantha Grice of Newark, Delaware.
Also on Sunday Joshua Fisher lead Jacob Reinfendifer and Cody West across the finish line in the 7-9 bracket of the Big Wheel racing action. Shane Rothman was tops in the 5-6 year old class with Bryce Smith and Gunnar Zeiner (son of late model racer Zane Zeiner) following. Mia Hirschman, granddaughter of asphalt modified racer Tony Hirschman Sr., won the 3-4 year old feature with Mackenzie Adams and Lainden Hinds finishing second and third.
Best Booth Awards were earned by:
Best In Show: Four Star Lettering
Best Commercial Booth: DMI
Best Quarter Midget Booth: Doylestown Quarter Midgets (Honeybrook)
Best Vintage Club: Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club
Best Speedway Booth: NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway
Best Car Award went to:
Best Stock Car: Matt Jester (BD Media Booth)
Best Open Cockpit Car: Nick Schlauch, Sr. (Lincoln Speedway Booth)
Best Drag Car: Mike Clayboss 1970 Buick (VP Booth)
Best Vintage Stock Car: Frankie Schneider Sedan (Nazareth Reunion)
Best Vintage Open Cockpit Car: “White Phantom” (Flemington Historical)
Plans for the 2013 edition the Motorsports show will be announced shortly. Companies wishing to get on the mailing list to receive 2013 exhibitor information, which will be available in less than a month, can do so by writing to motorsports@aarn.com. Fans can also join the mailing list by writing to the same address.
“We would love to hear from show attendees/fans/racers with their opinions about the show,” said show producer Len Sammons. “We are always looking for suggestions regarding the show. We think we had a great show this time around but we always feel there is room for improvement.”
MEDIA NOTE: Our thanks to all of you for making this another successful event. Ernie Saxton on behalf of Len Sammons Productions.
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THE JERSEY RUSH AT NEW EGYPT
410 Sprints & Modified Double-header. . . . . .
JJ GRASSO TO MAKE 410 SPRINT DEBUT AT NEW EGYPT ON TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 30 IN THE “JERSEY RUSH”
JJ Grasso, know in the 360 sprint ranks as the “Jersey Jet”, will make his 410 sprint debut in the “JERSEY RUSH” 410 sprints and modified double-header at the New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday night, August 30.
Grasso is known for his flat out driving style and he always shows his best at the New Egypt Speedway, a track that he has dominated for several years. Grasso, will strap into the 410 sprint car owned by John Pinter and sponsored by The Audi Shop. CnB Mushrooms Chubby Ciarrocchi was instrumental in pulling together all the players to make this Pinter/Grasso merger happen. Pinter, a successful former modified driver himself, will also field his primary 410 sprint car that is driven weekly by Central Pennsylvania “hot shoe” Kevin Nouse.
Grasso was the 2009 URC Champion and is URC’s current point leader with three wins this season and nineteen career URC triumphs. It’s a great opportunity for Grasso to compete at his favorite track and there is no doubt that he’ll be racing against some of the best drivers in the business of 410 sprint car racing. As for this big opportunity, Grasso is excited, Pinter is confident and Chubby just can’t wait for August 30 and the “JERSEY RUSH”.
Competition will be keen with nationally known drivers like Fast Freddie Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA, Tyler Walker of Los Angeles, CA a former 410 sprint car feature winner at New Egypt, Justin Henderson of Sioux Falls, SD, Greg Hodnett of Memphis, TN, Daryn Pittman of Owasso, OK, Lance Dewease of Fayetteville, PA, Davey Sammons of Bordentown, NJ, Mark Smith, Chad Layton, Frank Cozze, Kevin Nouse, Dave Ely and URC’s seven time champion Curt Michael are just a few of the early pre-entries.
The 410 sprints are without a doubt the fastest race cars on dirt, with 900 horsepower and a weight of just 1,400 pounds, these cars will fly around the always exciting 7/16 mile “D” shaped speedway at speeds topping 120mph. Just imagine, twenty-four 410 sprint cars starting two abreast and taking the green flag as they race into that first turn! You’ll first hear the roar, then feel the rumble when this race begins.
The sprints will compete in time trials, heat race events and a “B” Main (consolation) all leading up to the JERSEY RUSH, a 30 lap feature paying $5,000 to the winner.
There is still more to this show.
Also on the program will be the Big Block Modifieds, the traditional weekly star-filled division at New Egypt Speedway. Billy Pauch, Rick Laubach, Willie Osmun, Jimmy Horton, David VanHorn, Richie Pratt, Wade Hendrickson and a host of other modified stars will be on hand to chase the $3,000 first place prize to win the 30 lap modified feature. Heats and a consolation will determine the twenty-four car starting field. Between the 410 Sprints and Big Block Modifieds, one can expect “Double Trouble” in the twin 30 lap feature events.
A Driver & Crew Meet and Greet is being planned by race organizers for fans to get an up close look at the drivers and cars. The Meet & Greet will take place from 5-6 PM. The gate from Victory Lane (behind the turn four seating) to the pit area will open to allow spectators to go pit side for one hour prior to the start of this blockbuster event. Come out early and enjoy a great night of racing.
General admission is $30 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and kids under the age of six will be admitted for Free. The pit fee is $35 and a license is not required.
The event is a co-promotion between Lenny Sammons, his sons and special events organizer Bob Miller.
New Egypt Speedway Track Facts:
Event: THE JERSEY RUSH 410 Sprints & Big Block Modifieds
Race Date: Tuesday, August 30 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM
Rain Date: Wednesday, August 31 7:30 PM
Location: New Egypt Speedway 720 Pinehurst Road New Egypt, NJ 08533 (On Route 539)
Track Phone: 609-758-1900
Website: www.newegyptspeedway.net
Admission: Adults $30, Children 6-11 $10 Pit Fee $35
For Additional information: Call Bob Miller 443 513 4456
Past 410 Sprint Winners at New Egypt:
2007 Steve Kinser
2003 Donny Schatz
2002 PJ Chesson
2001 Donny Schatz
2000 Tyler Walker
1999 Billy Pauch
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*Amenities: The entire New Egypt Speedway facility features a daylight-quality lighting system and excellent sightlines from any seat in the house. The track is fully wheelchair-accessible with wide, clear, and well-groomed walkways. There are clean, heated restrooms, and a monitored playground area for the littlest fans. Whistle-clean concession facilities serve up everything from sausage sandwiches to ice cream treats at family-style prices. Our dynamic-duo of track announcers keep fans informed and involved with a state-of-the-art sound system.
*The Track: The racy, 7/16-mile D-shaped clay oval, plays host to some of the tightest, all-out wheel-to-wheel competition you’ll ever witness.
CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsAllentown, PA: CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes Jason Johnson, Matt Hirschman And Richie Pratt Jr To Tonight’s Show
By:Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media
The extremely popular and nationally acclaimed CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Internet Show cranks up the airwaves on Monday evening with another fabulous edition of their show on Monday evening, November 29th as they play host to another blockbuster lineup of talented racing stars and personalities who join the Gang for the fastest, funniest, and most informative racing show in the country today. The show airs from 6 to 8 PM every Monday evening on channels 103 and 137 and worldwide on the Internet. The Gang has been serving the racing world for the past eight years on the airwaves and is well noted for their well noted “theme” show format and will host the 502nd edition of their show since they hit the airwaves and their 290th show since joining forces with the party channel at WALN Digital Cable and “Happy Jack” Burns on Channels 103 and 137. The Gasoline Alley Team of Ed and Steve Pados is looking forward to more of the same great format they have been following since the inception of their show back in 2002.
With this edition of the show the Gang will welcome a very diverse and talented group of driving stars and personalities who help make up the latest racing news in the world of motorsports. Joining the Gang for the show will be two drivers who graced victory lane over the weekend with the annual running of the Turkey Derby. Recently crowned ROC Pavement Champion Matt Hirschman rejoins the show to talk about his win in the SK Modified portion of the event and his rough and tumble battle with Jimmy Blewett in the Modified Tour portion as Matt finished a close second to race promoter Blewett. “Last Lap” Richie Pratt rejoins the Gang to talk about his sweep of the two Dirt Modified features on Friday and Saturday and his recent win in the Charlie Bray Memorial event at Bridgeport. “The Ragin Cajun” Jason Johnson rejoins the show to talk about his capturing of the ASCS National Sprint Car title on Saturday in Las Vegas for the second time and his impending trip down under to race in Australia
Miss WALN Cable Radio Vickie Kidd will join the Gang for this edition of the show.
The popular award winning TV/Internet show offers a live internet video feed to all of the Internet subscribers to view the wide assortment of the many racing videos that are played while the show is in progress and to enjoy the chat sessions with the many great personalities from within the racing community who pay the Gang a visit to discuss racing. As always, a surprise or two will be expected as the Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring the racing community the fastest, funniest and most informed racing show on the airwaves today. All shows produced by GA Motorsports Media are carefully researched, authenticated and fully scripted to produce for our loyal sponsors, guests and racing fans the best show on the airwaves today.
CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues with its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week’s edition of the show. The Show’s programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com for the Audio portion and: livestream.com/walncableradio/old for the video portion. The Show is available on Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 103, and 137 and is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.
Join the Gasoline Alley broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados every Monday evening November 29th as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.
Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@ptd.net
RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE
NASCAR Season Off to a Rough Start
Posted by: | CommentsNASCAR Sprint Cup drivers appeared a bit rusty in today’s practice sessions for Saturday’s Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway. When the smoke cleared, six Cup cars were trashed by crashes involving seven drivers.
The first incident occurred just 20 minutes into the first practice session when Denny Hamlin tapped Mark Martin going into turn 1, triggering a wreck that also collected Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer (subbing for an ill Kevin Harvick) and Jamie McMurray.
The second practice session didn’t fair much better, as Juan Montoya bumped Kurt Busch into the frontstretch wall just three minutes after the track went green.
All but Juan Montoya had to pull out back-up cars.
Jeff Burton topped the first practice session at 193.303 mph. Kasey Kahne was fastest in the second session at 191.673 mph.
Two practice sessions are scheduled Friday for the Daytona 500 (2:00pm ET and 4:00pm ET). The Budweiser Shootout will kick off the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season at 8:00pm ET on Saturday.
Now This is a Stock Car
Posted by: | CommentsAt the end of last year Ford announced the return of the Mustang BOSS with the introduction of the BOSS 302R factory-built race car, ready to hit the race track right here in 2010. The car will share the track with its GT cousin in the Grand-Am Road Racing series and the SCCA this season.
The Mustang Boss 302R features a 5.0-liter, 32-valve engine capable of over 400 horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission, race-ready suspension and performance brake package, and a built-in roll cage. In other words, it’s totally awesome. And while we won’t be seeing these babies at a local race track any time soon — the base price starts at $79,000 — professional race teams are sure to have a field day with this new Mustang. Fifty Boss 302R cars will roll out of the factory in 2010.
Although “America’s #1 Motorsport” likes to think it has cornered the market on “stock car” racing, the truth is that the cars raced in road racing tours like the Grand-Am Road Racing series — ironically, owned by NASCAR since 2008 — are more “stock” than the race cars presented to NASCAR fans. NASCAR can slap as many headlight decals on its monstrosity of a race car as it likes, but it won’t change the fact that stock car fans find its insufferable “Car of Tomorrow” to be a total turn off. Not only does the Mustang Boss 302R look better (and not fake), but it’s powered by the same 302 cubic inches of small block glory available today on a dealer’s lot.
The Ford Mustang BOSS 302R features a race-ready 400-hp 5.0-liter engine, roll cage, and one badass cupholder no doubt. (Photo credit: Ford Motor Company)
Why is stock car racing important? Because everyone loves cars. They love speed. They love the engineering, the power, and the styling. And a stock race car is something that an average person can relate to. It’s easier to draw someone into racing when a person can relate to it. Stock car racing is a great stepping stone into the larger sport.
And what about the manufacturers? “Racing has long served as a technical proving grounds for production engines,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford North America Motorsports in a press release from Ford. “What’s good enough for the streets is now good enough for the racetrack. The 5.0-liter block and architecture in the Mustang BOSS 302R is the same as the 2011 Mustang GT.”
Exactly! You can’t say the same about the NASCAR Ford Fusion with its carburetor technology.
The Mustang Boss 302R had mixed results in its debut at Daytona International Speedway this past weekend. Okay let’s be honest — there were a lot of new car jitters. But on the positive side, Multimatic Motorsports started a Boss 302R from the front row and JBS Motorsports brought one home in fourth position.
Now all we need is to get these real “stock” cars into an oval racing series. That, I’d bet, would really take off here in America.
Tri-State RaceSaver® Series to Debut in 2010
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The 2010 Tri-State RaceSaver® Series will run at Bridgeport and New Egypt Speedways.
Delaware Valley sprint car fans will have something extra to look forward to in 2010 with the recent formation of the Tri-State RaceSaver® Series, featuring RaceSaver® 305 engine rules. The affordable RaceSaver® program has gained much attention and popularity nationwide over the past decade. The GM 305 ci motors crank out over 400 horsepower.
The 2010 TSRS schedule is expected to have a handful of events each at Bridgeport (NJ) and New Egypt (NJ) Speedways, with a possible one or two additional races at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. The 2010 season will likely allow for a transition phase for the Bridgeport Limited Sprints and the Super Sportsman Sprints that ran at New Egypt. Bridgeport hosted two RaceSaver® 305 events in 2009.
There will be a meeting for all interested participants (drivers, team owners, etc.) this coming Sunday to discuss the 2010 TSRS. (Note: Rescheduled to January 10 due to snow.)
When: Sunday, December 20 January 10, 1:00pm ET
Where: Neshaminy Mall — Uno Chicago Grill (Rockhill Drive side of the Mall parking lot)
Address: Route 1 and Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA, 19020
Point of contact for the TSRS is Joe Grandinetti (e-mail: racinjoe23@yahoo.com; phone: (215) 355-0510). Web site: http://www.tsrs1.com/new_page_2.htm
Philippe, Power Injured at Sonoma
Posted by: | CommentsNelson Philippe and Will Power were hospitalized after a practice crash at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA today, according to a statement issued by the IndyCar Racing Series. A third driver, EJ Viso, was also involved in the incident but was uninjured.
Both drivers suffered concussions with Power breaking two veterbra in his back. Philippe underwent surgery for a broken left foot.
The report says that Philippe lost control exiting turn 3 on the road course and then was struck by Viso’s car and then finally by Power.
