Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Holiday weekend provides fun and a new perspective for Mike Linder,(another win too).

You know that feeling when you wake up on a day off. For Mike, Steven, myself, and Jon Finsel, we were looking forward to sitting around staring blankly into the TV. Sponsor Rich Farmer changed all that. Calling it a last minute decision to race Monday is a lie, we had a whole two hours to completely prep a car that wasn’t even close to being race ready.

Saturday before the trip was made to Fremont the race world was buzzing with the news of two haulers in the pit area, the 83 and 26 of the NST. When the guys got to the track, prep was made for qualifying where Mike ended up fifth after time trials. Starting fifth in the first heat race the red 3 starting moving up (literally) at the drop of the green flag. With a wheelie Mike darted towards the wall for the only hiccup during the heat race. Using the top Mike was able to make it up to the runner up spot at the checkered flag.

With the invert the Andy James Motorsports entry rolled out for the feature in the six hole beside that 83. Slow and steady may have won one race but not this one. Using every line the track had to offer, the red 3 used the set up Steven and the guys gave him to perfection. Using patience and a heavy foot Mike moved through the field eventually passing pit side neighbor Bryan Scott for the lead around halfway into the race. The lead grew to a straightway at the finish. This was Mike’s second win of the year at Fremont.

Sunday at Attica the team was met by the new NST with their teams and officials. Knowing that the motor would come out of the car for a re-fresh at Kistler’s after the race, this was a night for testing. After qualifying 33rd out of 38 cars a 305 set up provided a little more speed. Herein lies the problem. Mike’s heat held Steve Kinser, Tim Kaeding, Paul McMahan, Shane Stewart, and All Star points leader Greg Wilson; and the track was also hammer down on the bottom, where Mike started ninth and finished seventh.

The B really didn’t get much better. Now that the track had become an absolute dust bowl, the problem was with seeing the track AND the cars around him. Mike made the decision halfway through to pull the car in and watch the A from the grandstands.

Andy James Motorsports is sponsored by Linder’s Speed Equipment, Beaverdam Contracting, Pro Shocks, Vision Quest, Engler Printing, J and J Auto Racing, Justco Machine, and Burns Iron and Metal.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Racing Fans Direct release Dannon Boyle

Racing Fans Direct) For Immediate Release:
May 21st, 2006 “A Iowa Star will shine on Knoxville “

After a search among Iowa for the right lady to represent
Racing Fans Direct, Ms. Dannon Boyle was chosen to appear @ the 2006 Knoxville Nationals as “Ms. Racing Fans Direct.com

“As a young lady who resides in Sioux City , Iowa she displays working experience , ethics in modeling , sales & is seeking her college degree in criminal justice at a local community college .

Ms. Boyle’s experience , dedication , personality , & drive is what RFD needs in our quest to display to fans that we are a full service organization here to assist them , making racing experiences much more pleasurable & convenient at all times .

Dannon will appear at the Nationals during our driver autograph sessions Thursday & Friday afternoons ,she will greet fans ,hand out free gifts, award prizes , an personal pictures can be taken with her if you so desire , and literature will be available to tell you why our organization is all about you . Racing is all about youth & I believe that Ms. Boyle will clearly demonstrate that our site organization is broad sliding directly for the winner ‘s circle as will Ms RFD to our pages .

www.racingfansdirect.com

Monday, May 15, 2006

Central PA Points

SPEED DAWG CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA SPRINT CAR POINT SERIES standings after 5/14/06

listing position, car number, driver, points, series wins

1. 25 Lance Dewease 738 4
2. 22 Fred Rahmer 695 4
3. 77 Greg Hodnett 653 4
4. 12 Chad Layton 524 2
5. 30 Doug Esh 395 3
6. 5w Todd Shaffer 289 2
7. 21 Brian Montieth 278 1
8. 88 T J Stutts 265 2
9. 7 Keith Kauffman 224 1
10. 0 Rick Lafferty 220 2

CAUSE-FOR-CURE

Thursday, May 04, 2006

JimSiegelRacing.com gets a new look


Jim and the entire #59 team are very excited to announce the re-launch of their new web site by WRT Web Designs. The new site will provide the latest news and results from the exciting young 3rd generation driver. The new site also adds the functionality of online merchandise sales. Jim has just received the new 2006 t-shirts from RaceWear, and you can now purchase them with confidence through the site. Before you leave, make sure you stop by the guestbook and leave Jim a fewwords of encouragement as he attacks the 2006 season.

The new site can be viewed at http://www.jimsiegelracing.com

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

KEVIN NOUSE CELEBRATES IN VICTORY LANE FOR TENTH CONSECUTIVE SEASON


When Kevin Nouse parked the R&R Motorsports #4R on the historic stage at Port Royal Speedway on April 29th, it was more than just another victory to go on his racing resume… it was something special. It marked the tenth consecutive season that Nouse has won a feature event in an open-cockpit car, and the 54th time he has visited victory lane in his career.

Although many drivers can boast current win streaks spanning out over consecutive years, what makes Kevin’s special is the variety of cars he has won in. It started in 1996 with a 270cc Micro Sprint and continued when he jumped into a 600cc Micro Sprint in 2000. Then, in 2002, Kevin moved to the ultra-competitive Super Sportsman division where he captured two victories as a rookie driver. In 2003, Kevin took another step forward. This time, he tackled the 358 Sprint Car division where he won three times as a rookie driver. Since then, Kevin has swapped his driving duties between a 410 and a 358 Sprint Car, gaining valuable experience along the way.

For the past 10 years, in 4 different divisions, one thing that you can rely on is seeing Kevin Nouse smiling in victory lane.

For more information on Kevin, please check out the official Kevin Nouse website at www.kevinnouse.com .

Monday, May 01, 2006

Racing Fans Direct

April 30 Th, 2006 - “ Changes Are Coming “
Were constantly thinking of ways to benefit the only people who matter most “ you our fans . Over the next several weeks you will read , hear about & view more changes taking place on our website , plans , & in our organization . Some of our new additions will be a contest page where we will giveaway prizes like tickets for two to the Knoxville Nationals , cool cash , t-shirts , memberships to RFD , & other great rewards just by clicking on or even stopping by to see us at the races . A membership page, message board, events calendar, Ms. Racing Fans Direct .com will appear at various tracks representing us & her appearance schedule will appear on our site . These are the latest happenings at RFD , more is always being planned, because I care about you first above all else . I’ve given away over $ 500.00 cash so far in this season at various races like the Elliott Brand clash @ Bloomington , Selinsgrove Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway & to fans for just coming out to support the races, lap awards to drivers, & other fan prizes. RFD doesn’t plan on stopping there as you’ll see over the next several weeks & months as we want to be the #1 fan organization to make racing fun, entertaining , & convenient for all fans . At Racing Fans Direct we ask for very little but for you to read , click on, have fun , & get active in what were doing for you . I am Robert Altman the owner of RFD telling you I will work endlessly for your support giving you what you deserve . So please get dialed in to what will be a great ride at
www.racingfansdirect.com