ARKANSAS MOTORSPORTS PROFESSIONALS SERIES
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Thanks to Luke Matheson and Christy Hudson and Wendy Bohonek
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2007 archives
ARKANSAS MOTORSPORTS PROFESSIONALS SERIES
www.ampseries.com
Thanks to Luke Matheson and Christy Hudson and Wendy
Bohonek
http://victorylanewebdesigns.com
2007 archives
AMP Series Travel to the Dixie
Heartland to Kick-Off the Month of August Events
ALEXANDER, Ark. -- AMP Series hits the highway, August 1st & 2nd with a road
trip that will take them to two tracks that rest outside the natural state.
The teams will travel to Tuscumbia, Alabama, where they will race for $1500.00
to win, $200.00 to start the main event at North Alabama Speedway. Then move on
Saturday to “The Baddest Bullring in the South” (Columbus Speedway) which is
commonly known to the state of Arkansas as the home of the Possum Town Grand
Prix, where AMP will meet up with the MSCCS Series for $2500.00 to win, $300.00
to start the feature event.
Jeff Greer, Mike Mauldin and Johnny Stokes have provided some great races this
season and all the race teams look forward to visit both facilities over the
weekend.
Event Opening – August 1, 2008
Friday evening at North Alabama Speedway,
www.northalabamaspeedway.com
Event Finale – August 2, 2008
Saturday evening at Columbus Speedway,
www.columbusspeedway.net
Race fans can expect another weekend of outstanding performances as the local
talent and other competitors compete in the action.
To learn more about the AMP Series, log on to
www.ampseries.com
To learn more about the MSCCS Series, log on to
www.stateseries.com
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer,
fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership
will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer
presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series
www.racewrapz.com :
Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing
Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing,
William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing,
Luvracin.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and
Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by
Catman, Race Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
Gary Scott Christian makes first trip to the Greenville Speedway Gumbo
AMP Series Release
501-847-6019
www.ampseries.com
Broken Bow, OK—Gary Scott Christian will pilot the #58X, Red & Black, White, GRT by Catman, Super Late Model powered by Keith Craft Race Engines
Last weekend Gary competed at a track
in South Arkansas. Once the team started unloading and exploring the grounds,
he started to change items on the car that would work to his benefit early in
the evening. With 19 others racers on hand ,and Christian on a 8 inch spoiler
and a spec motor he picked up his heat race win that would provide him a
placement on the front roll starting grid for the main event.
During the feature event, a bump to the rear of the car left the
Broken Bow native with a broken rear shock, he would continue to complete the
race, after suffering from the damages the team would finish 12th for the
evening.
Less then a month ago the young gun picked up his first feature win in the State of Louisiana, which was coming quick for this team as Gary and the team have been picking up heat race wins at many locations this season.
You can catch this 14 year old behind the wheel of his late model Saturday night at Greenville Speedway in Greenville Mississippi, for 50-Laps and $2500.00 to win payday .
This will be the teams first trip to the speedway and the team looks forward to the challanges provided by series along with the local talents and the supr racing series.
Gary currently sits 10th in the AMP series standings with 193 points
To learn more about Gary Scott Christian racing with the AMP Series log on to www.ampseries.com
To learn more about Greenville Speedway log on to www.greenvillespeedway.net
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer, fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas. www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series, www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com, Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by Catman, Race Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
The New Mexico Gentleman heads to the Delta AMP/SUPR show
AMP Series Release
501-847-6019
Conway, Ark. -- Andy Hockenhull is set for action as
he and the H & H race team will roll in to Greenville Speedway Saturday night
Hockenhull Motorsports will compete in the AMP sanctioned event down in the Delta of Greenville, Mississippi this Saturday night, July 19, 2008
The team are always great competitors and have a great time racing with fellow competitors on the series. His race program carried over from New Mexico into the state of Arkansas two years ago, then he joined with the series and has moved forward with his program since. The team will be in the hunt for 50-Laps and a $2500.00 to win payday.
For more information about the Greenville Speedway log on to www.greenvillespeedway.net
For more information about Andy Hockenhull racing with the AMP Series log on to www.ampseries.com
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners
and encourage all racer, fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008
race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership
will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer
presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series,
www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry
Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier
Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William Gould
Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com,
Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and
Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by
Catman, Race Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
Texarkana TX-- (July 14, 2008) Jon Mitchell will pilot the Black, Red & White #5 GRT by Catman this weekend in Greenville, Mississippi.
The Mitchell Motorsports team will travel to Greenville Speedway in Greenville, MS, where the team will unload and set out to battle for 50- laps and $2500.00 to win payday. Each weekend the team looks forward to competing with the series and the drivers who frequent the fields on race nights.
Mitchell raced his Late Model last Saturday in the Southern part of Arkansas where he racked up a fourth place finish in the feature event as well as finding victory lane in his modified.
Jon is the 2007 AMP Series Point Champion and currently sits in first place in the series point chase with 360 points
To learn more about Greenville Speedway log on to
www.greenvillespeedway.net
To learn more about Jon Mitchell racing with the AMP Series log on to
www.ampseries.com
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer,
fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership
will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer
presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series,
www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry
Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier
Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William Gould
Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com,
Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and
Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by
Catman, Race Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
AMP Series, Local Talent, along with SUPR Series, lay it on the line at Greenville Speedway
AMP Series Release
July 16, 2008
Alexander, Ark--The Stars of the AMP Series along with local racers will give their total effort from 'arrival' to 'departure' this weekend as the teams head to Greenville Mississippi where they will compete with the SUPR Series.
The friendship of many and good competition by all, will surround one of the best facilities located in the delta of the Magnolia State. You will see each teams commitment regardless of size, as each racer will give their total effort while competing in this special event. Race fans can expect to witness teams from as far away as four states this Saturday night, July 19th
There is no better place to be than at a race track where you can relax and witness the excitement of dirt late model racing. Your heart will start pounding as you hear the sound of thunder and feel the earth shake from the roar of an 800 hp engine. What is amazing, this is just the beginning of what you can experience as AMP and SUPR come together for a night of racing action.
All drivers in attendance appreciate the fans and staff of Greenville Speedway and will show their gratitude for their support to dirt late model racing by respectfully giving them a four wide salute as a means of saying thank-you. Then the light will go out and the drivers will pull up on their wheel as the next lap will bring out the green flag, a visual sign to break out the $2500.00 headhunter chase to the finish line.
The commitment of each racer to do their best will be obvious to the spectator as the race will unfold. Drivers play an inspiring roll to the audience which will entice you to want to join the racing scene either by trying driving yourself or as an addicted fan.
If you have never witnessed the enthusiasm of a late model race, then I challenge you to come out and see why the teams competing will grab your attention through their remarkable abilities to move a 2000 lb machine not only around an oval track, but around 20 plus of their fellow competitors on any given race night. You won’t be disappointed as you watch the cars battle for placement, it all happens this Saturday night in Greenville Mississippi.
Joe Garrison of Team GRT will provide the AMP Pole Sitter gift certificate award
for the sum of $100.00 to the lucky racer who wins the start on the pole
position for the feature event.
Larry Shaw racing will provide a $100.00 the AMP gift certificate award for Hard
Charger. The lucky driver who charges through the field ending his night,
advancing the most positions will win the award.
Phillip Herndon has added the Top Finisher among the AMP Series a $200.00 Gift
Certificate this will only be used for this Saturday competition.
Grand Stands Opens 5:00 PM
$15.00-Adults
$10.00-Seniors
$5.00 Ages 6-14
Five and under free with paid adult.
Pit Gate Opens 4:00 PM
$30.00-Adults
$10.00-Ages 6-14
Five and under free with a paid adult
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing
Partners and encourage all racer, fans and friends to visit with them during the
2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership
will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer
presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series,
www.racewrapz.com
: Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT,
Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products,
Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William
Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com,
Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and Recovery of
Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by Catman, Race
Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
Racing action heats up this Saturday night as two of the South’s Late Model Touring Series invade Greenville Speedway
Alexander, ARK- (July 13, 2008) Racing action heats up this Saturday night as two of the south’s touring series invade the Greenville Speedway
Racing will get kicked off this Saturday night, July 19th as drivers make their way to a $2,500 to win 50-lap feature event as the Arkansas Motorsport Professional Series (AMP Series) Challenge the talents of drivers from the Southern United Professional Racing Series (SUPR Series) on the Gumbo banks in the heard of the Delta.
Nearly a year has past since the AMP Late Model Series last visited the beautiful 3/8ths mile gumbo oval at Greenville Speedway in Greenville Mississippi. Many of the most popular names in the Mid-South region now fill the roster but it’s the tight point chase that will have teams from both series climbing in their tow rigs and head in to the speedway. The overall goal is the same as always, each team has prepared their car for the 50-Lap feature event. Every driver has high hopes of bringing home a big piece of the $2500.00 winning paycheck along with awards and bonuses offered on race nights by the two series.
The AMP Series regulars are really looking forward to their first visit at Greenville Speedway this season and being part of the big weekend.
This is a great opportunity for
new race fans to see how competitive all of the racers are each week.
Joe Garrison of Team GRT will
provide the AMP pole setter gift certificate award for the sum of $100.00 to the
lucky racer who wins the start on the pole position for the feature event.
Larry Shaw racing will provide a $100.00 gift
certificate award for AMP hard charger. The lucky driver who charges through the
field ending his night, advancing the most positions will win the award.
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners
and encourage all racer, fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008
race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008
with paid membership will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift
Gate Stacker Trailer presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series,
www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT,
Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products,
Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William
Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com,
Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and
Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by
Catman, Race Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
For more information on Greenville Speedway, log on to www.greenvillespeedway.net
For more information on AMP Series, log on to www.ampseries.com
AMP Late Model Series make their first trip to Greenville Speedway for $2500.00 event
July 8, 2008
ALEXANDER, Ark. -- The AMP Series will make their first trip this season to Greenville Speedway in Greenville Mississippi July 19th
Race teams will set out to tackle the gumbo banks of Greenville Speedway located in Greenville Mississippi, July 19, 2008, for a $2500.00 to win event.
The
road trip will take race teams back to the storied track since the AMP Series
entertained regional and local fans last season in front of a packed fan crowd.
The AMP will field a strong contingent of teams who plan to head into Greenville
and bring the feature win pay check for $2500 back to Arkansas.
Hotshoe's among the series this season have put up some of the best late model
racing in Arkansas while competing in duel events, and the teams have been
traveling in out of the state putting on entertainment for the fans of the
speedways.
The stars of the series look forward to facing the stout field of local talent
in the Greenville area, as they prepare to head into the Delta, to what has been
a tremendously successful season with the series regulars.
For more information on the AMP Series log on to www.ampseries.com
For
more information on the Greenville Speedway log on to
www.greenvillespeedway.net
Joe Garrison of Team GRT will provide the pole setter gift certificate award for
the sum of $100.00 to the lucky racer who wins the start on the pole position
for the feature event.
Larry Shaw racing will provide a $100.00 gift certificate award for hard
charger. The lucky driver who charges through the field ending his night,
advancing the most positions will win the award.
AMP
Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer, fans
and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP
Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership will be
able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer presented
by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The
“Official Graphics” of the AMP Series,
www.racewrapz.com
: Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing
Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing,
William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing,
Luvracin.com, Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith
Towing and Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com,
GRT by Catman, Race Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
AMP-SUPR at I-30 Speedway RAINED OUT-June 28
Minden, LA "Allen Tippen" on go for SUPR/AMP weekend in Central Arkansas
AMP Series (501) 847-6019
June 22, 2008
Minden, LA—Allen Tippen will pilot the orange 71A - GRT Super Late Model powered by PTS race engines this weekend in a two night show at the Historical I-30 Speedway. located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Heading into the weekend with the AMP Series, Allen Tippen gets ready to rumble on the banks of Central Arkansas’s I-30 Speedway. The team has made many laps in past years while competing on the 1/4th mile clay oval during regional and special events. Tippen last event at the speedway scored him second place in his heat race, then followed it up by finishing third in the feature event.
Tippen currently sits second place in the AMP Point chase with 309, just 12 points out of first place.
Friday evening, Tippen will compete for $1250.00 to win.
Saturday evening the event will pay $2500.00 to win.
I-30 Speedway’s Race Card for the
weekend of events:
SUPR/AMP Late Models, Bumper to Bumper Super Stocks,
Mini-Sprints, Horizon Mini-Sprints and Mini-Stocks. Gates open at 5:00 and races
at 7:30. Adult admission $10 and kids 6 - 12 only $1 when accompanied by an
adult. Pit passes are $25
SUPR/AMP Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Bumper to
Bumper Super Stocks, Mini-Sprints, Horizon Mini-Sprints. Gates open at 5:00 and
races at 7:30. Adult admission $15 and kids 6 - 12 only $2 when accompanied by
an adult. Pit passes are $25. 2 day adult ticket is $20
GRT will provide the pole sitter award for the AMP
Pole Sitter
Larry Shaw will provide the
Hard Charger award for the AMP Hard Charger
To learn more about Allen Tippen
racing with the AMP Series during 2008, log on
www.ampseries.com
To learn more about I-30 Speedway log
on to
www.i-30speedway.com
To learn more about SUPR log on to
www.suprracing.com
AMP Series would like to thank our
Marketing Partners and encourage all racer, fans and friends to visit with them
during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during
2008 with paid membership will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot
Lift Gate Stacker Trailer presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series,
www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge
Trailers, Inc.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT,
Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products,
Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William
Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com,
Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and
Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by
Catman, Race Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
AMP Series (501) 847-6019
June 22, 2008
Texarkana TX—Jon Mitchell will pilot the Black, Red & White #5 GRT by Catman this weekend at I-30 Speedway in a pair of SUPR/AMP events.
Jon is the 2007 AMP State Series points champion, and present point leader on the AMP Series with 321 points. The team holds a 12 point lead going into the weekend. His last event with the series the team picked up a heat race win, and made their way to a fourth place feature finish.
His race team includes racing a modified when not competing in late model action.
Friday evening, Mitchell will compete for $1250.00 to win. Saturday night the action will start over again, and the event will pay $2500.00 to win at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas
I-30 Speedway’s Race Card for the weekend of events:
SUPR/AMP Late Models, Bumper to Bumper Super Stocks, Mini-Sprints, Horizon Mini-Sprints and Mini-Stocks. Gates open at 5:00 and races at 7:30. Adult admission $10 and kids 6 - 12 only $1 when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $25
SUPR/AMP Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Bumper to Bumper Super Stocks, Mini-Sprints, Horizon Mini-Sprints. Gates open at 5:00 and races at 7:30. Adult admission $15 and kids 6 - 12 only $2 when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $25. 2 day adult ticket is $20
GRT will provide the pole sitter award for the AMP Pole Sitter
Larry Shaw will provide the Hard Charger award for the AMP Hard Charger
To learn more about Jon Mitchell racing with the AMP Series during 2008, log on www.ampseries.com
To learn more about I-30 Speedway log on to www.i-30speedway.com
To learn more about SUPR log on to www.suprracing.com
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer, fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas. www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series, www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com, Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by Catman, Race Replica Die Cast, Schoenfeld Headers
Race Replica Die Cast partners
with the AMP Series during 2008
AMP Series
June 18, 2008
www.ampseries.com
Alexander, Ark. -- Race Replica's-die cast
racecars for all forms of Motorsports has partnered with AMP as a contingency
sponsor to the year ends awards
First through tenth place will receive an "official" 2008 AMP diecast replica
car for their efforts with the AMP Series.
Race Replicas specializes in producing 1:24 scale authentic die-cast dirt Late Model, IMCA/UMP Modified, asphalt Late Model, Super/Pro Truck, Sprint Car, dually trucks with enclosed trailer, and tractor and trailer haulers.
Kenny Johnson, of Conway, S.C., began Race Replicas in 1975 by building exact racecar models for racers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Prior to the time die-cast racecars were produced, Johnson was noted for his expertise in assembling model car kit race cars. His craftsmanship in painting, decaling and turning out the detailed finished product have made Race Replicas die-cast cars a must-have item by racers and race teams all around the country. A Race Replicas die-cast car brings a smile to the faces of all that see Johnson's handiwork.
Over the years, Johnson has produced model cars for racers at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway, Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Speedway, Greenville-Pickens (S.C.) Speedway, Volunteer (Tenn.) Speedway, Caraway (N.C.) Speedway, Orange County (N.C.) Speedway, Florence (S.C.) Speedway, Columbus (Miss.) Speedway, North Alabama Speedway, Summerville (S.C.) Speedway, Oglethorpe (Ga.) Raceway Park, Fayetteville (N.C.) Speedway, Cherokee (S.C.) Speedway, Southern National (N.C.) Speedway, Tri-County (N.C.) Speedway, and many other tracks around the South.
Kenny Johnson produced the first-ever-authorized die-cast asphalt Late Models for Dale Earnhardt Jr. when he raced weekly at Myrtle Beach Speedway during the '90s. Johnson also builds Sprint Cars for World of Outlaws "Mean 15" racer Jason Meyers, from Clovis, Calif., and Bixby, Okla.'s Shane Stewart. Also USCS Sprint Cars for Jonesborough, Tenn.'s "Hammerin' " Hank Hall.
Dirt Late Models for Vic "The Thrill" Hill of Morristown, Tenn., the 1997, ’98, 2000 and ’05 Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion. 2004 Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion Rick Norris of Kingsport, Tenn., Herman Goddard of Knoxville, Tenn., 1999 Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion Dale Ball of Johnson City, Tenn., 2001 Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion Kerry Jones of Bristol, Tenn., EcoQuest International President/CEO Michael Jackson of Greeneville, Tenn., Greg Burchett of Church Hill, Tenn., Allen Champ of Morristown, Tenn., Mike Boland of Cuba, Ala., Eddie and Rick Rickman of Columbus, Miss., along with SUPR series drivers Doug Ingalls of Longview, Texas and David Ashley Jr. of Zachary, La.. Others include Johnny Stokes of Columbus, Miss., Chris "The Intimagator" Wall of Holden, La., Steve "The Pontotoc Pirate" Russell of Pontotoc, Miss., MARS series drivers Brad Looney of Republic, Mo., Jason Bodenhamer of Green Ridge, Mo., and Joey Mack of Benton, Mo., James "The Wild Child" Dean of Chunky, Miss., Jay Dickens of Aberdeen, Miss., Marty Hardy of Jackson, Miss., Western Dirt Series drivers John Silva of Rohnert Park, Calif., William Pearson of Reno, Nev., plus many more.
Official track/event cars for Volunteer (Tenn.) Speedway, East Alabama Motor Speedway (National 100), and Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway. Along with cars for the Northern Allstar Late Model Series.
Asphalt Late Models and Super Trucks for Robert Powell of Moncks Corner, S.C., Charlie Powell III of Summerville, S.C., Jody Lavender of Hartsville, S.C., Jason York of Burlington, N.C., Jason Sarvis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Robbie Zampa of Napa, Calif., Scott Russell of Charlotte, N.C., Sean Graham of Charleston, S.C., Jake Williamson of Raleigh, N.C., Andrew Nylaan of Hudsonville, Mich., Jason Calhoun of Marion, S.C., Rick Ruzbarsky of Byron, Calif., Steve Loftin of Thomasville, N.C., Charlie Chinners of Ridgeville, S.C., Nathan Bagwell of Greenville, S.C., Clay Thomas of Rockingham, N.C., Michael Elliott of Mullins, S.C., plus many more.
Regarding ordering Race Replicas die-cast cars for your racing team, contact Kenny Johnson at 114 Hampton Ridge Road, Conway, S.C. 29527 Phone: 843-397-7266 or e-mail him at johnsonk@sccoast.net.
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer, fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas. www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series, www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com, Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by Catman, Race Replica Die Cast
AMP & SUPR Late Model Series prepare for Little Rock, Arkansas, I-30 Speedway, June 27 and June 28th.
AMP Series Release
June 19, 2008
ALEXANDER, Ark. – The AMP & SUPR Late Model Series prepare for Little Rock, Arkansas, I-30 Speedway, June 27 and June 28th.
SUPR & AMP Directors, team up to provide racers and fans in Arkansas some of the best’ late model action next weekend at the Historical, I-30 Speedway.
Teams from across the state of Ark, LA, MS, OK, TX, are expected to be in the
Central Arkansas area for this event.
Friday night, June 27,
2008 -
SUPR/AMP Late Models, Bumper to Bumper Super Stocks,
Mini-Sprints, Horizon Mini-Sprints and Mini-Stocks.
Saturday night, June 28, 2008 - SUPR/AMP Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Bumper to Bumper Super Stocks, Mini-Sprints, Horizon Mini-Sprints
To find more information about the Little Rock, Arkansas, I-30 Speedway, log on to www.i-30speedway.com Learn more about SUPR series www.suprracing.com to learn more about AMP series www.ampseries.com
AMP Series would like
to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer, fans and friends to
visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership
will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer
presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas. www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series, www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge
Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay
DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite
Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William Gould Racing, Race on Driving
Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com, Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web
Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and Recovery of Minden, La, The
Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by Catman
HEAT WINNERS: #58x Gary Christian, #TEN Mike Bowers and #5 Jon Mitchell
FEATURE:
#93 Ray Moore, #TEN Bowers, #71a Allen Tippen, #5 Jon Mitchell, #18 Jack Sullivan, #76 Shane Diamont, #21jr Billy Moyer, JR., #27 Tommy Surrett, #86 Kyle Beard, #2 Charlie Cole, #1 Jeff Wells, #11k John Kirby, #r5 Kyle Cummings, #58x Gary Scott Christian, #65 Dewaine Hottinger, #99 Clay Fisher, #95h Andy Hockenhull, #7 Wayne Skinner, #3m Mike McNay and #38 Mark Andrews
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer,
fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership
will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer
presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series,
www.racewrapz.com :
Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing
Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing,
William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing,
Luvracin.com, Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com,
Smith Towing and Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection,
Raceceivers.com, GRT by Catman
MITCHELL SWEEPS AMP DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND
Wendy Bohonek
AMP Series Press Release
www.ampseries.com
June 08
Anticipation was in the air as haulers began arriving at Central Arkansas Speedway, Plummerville AR. If Saturday's show was going to be anything like the night before at Beebe Speedway, the fans were in for a real treat. Joining the field for the AMP event was Kevin Fike, Collierville TN and Stormy Deeryberry, Monticello AR. Regular AMP drivers, Andy Hockenhull and Rachel York were on hand to help support their fellow comrades even though they were unable to compete themselves due to mechanical issues from Friday's event. After the previous night of excitement the drivers and fans were pumped and ready to make some noise.
Once the dust settled from nineteen late super late models taking a few hotlaps, drivers made their final adjustments to the car, and the heat racing action got underway. Each of the three heat races brought with them a good mixture of new and experienced talent. Jeff Wells Jr, Trumann AR, Ian Samuel, Trumann AR and Billy Moyer Jr, Batesville AR, were the young guns who finished one, two, and three in the first heat.
Jon Mitchell, Texarkana TX and Kyle Beard, Trumann AR started the evening out where they left off the night before, racing for the first and second positions, while Charlie Cole, Marianna AR who has demonstrated some strong runs as of late, was right there with the leaders for a third place finish to put in the books.
Jon Kirby, Russellville AR, teammate Dwaine Hottinger also from Russellville, with Shane Diamant, Maumelle AR tore it up with the hammer down to end the heat races for the evening.
With the feature race just getting started, the cars entered turn one after the initial drop of the green flag and they were already three wide. Yep! I smacked my lips, Beebe brought the appetizer and main course, and Central was serving up the desert, we were going racin! Wells Jr, Kirby, and Beard were still three wide as they came out of turn three. Once they settled down to a perfect rhythm it was Mitchell out front with Kirby, Wells Jr, Beard, Hottinger, Moyer Jr and Gary Scott Christian making up the top six positions. Mitchell began to pull away from the group when the first caution came. Charlie Cole pulled into the infield, removed the hood of his #2 machine and was forced to call it a night. On the restart Samuel, Tippen, Diamant, Henson, Fisher, Murry, Deeryberry, Leal and Skinner who made up the rest of the field, were ready to contend with the top six leaders. After a few laps Mitchell again starts to pull away from the group, while Kirby, Beard, Wells Jr, Moyer Jr, Hottinger, and Christian fall behind in single file. This drew our attention to the racing battle going on in the middle of the pack as Tippen, Diamant, and Samuel exchange the lead and a little paint as they work for the eighth through tenth spots. The next group of hard chargers were Henson, Fisher, and Murry who were putting on a good show as they attempted to move forward. Once the leaders hit lap traffic, Beard was able to get around Kirby, but Mitchell had command and had gained a comfortable lead. The second caution of the evening came with mechanical woes for Terry Henson, but he wasn't alone, Tippen and Hottinger left the field with their own mechanical issues. On the restart Mitchell with his foot on the gas puts some distance between himself and Beard. Kirby, Wells Jr, Moyer Jr, and Christian again fell in behind in a single file fashion as Diamant was able to get around the 86B of Ian Samuel after a little back-n-forth racing between themselves and Clay Fisher adding to the mix. With the exception of Wells Jr getting alittle loose and sideways between turns three and four, but regaining control and holding on to his fourth place, the last few laps were uneventful. As the dust swarmed it was Jon Mitchell in his #5 GRT by Catman who able to have his cake and ice cream too, as he sweeps the weekend by winning both AMP events. Mitchell, who has won the last three AMP events, under went a post race inspection was found to be legal. Not only was it nice payday weekend for Jon, he is now leading the AMP point standings. You may want to keep a close eye on the AMP point standings by visiting the AMP website, because the drivers will be in action again next weekend with a double header and who knows how the points will shake down. If you are hungry for some great racing, come out and see the AMP drivers, you will leave satisfied and full!
Heat One Starting Order: Samuel, Deeryberry, Wells Jr, Skinner, Henson, Moyer Jr and Basco
Heat One Finishing Order: Wells Jr, Samuel, Moyer Jr, Deeryberry, Henson, Skinner, and Basco
Heat Two Starting Order: Tippen, Fikes, Mitchell, Leal, Beard, and Cole
Heat Two Finishing Order: Mitchell, Beard, Cole, Tippen, Fikes, and Leal
Heat Three Starting Order: Fisher, Kirby, Diamant, Hottinger, Christian, and Murry
Heat Three Finishing Order: Kirby, Hottinger, Diamant, Christian, Fisher, and Murry
Heat Race Winners: Jeff Wells Jr, Jon Mitchell, and Jon Kirby
Feature Race Starting Order:
1S, 5
11K, 86
65, 21 JR
2C, 86B
76, 58X
311, 71A
U2, 99
7, 13
2X, B79
Feature Race Finishing Order:
1. 5 Jon Mitchell, Texarkana TX
2. 86 Kyle Beard, Trumann AR
3. 11K Jon Kirby, Russellville AR
4. 1S Jeff Wells Jr, Trumann AR
5. 21JR Billy Moyer Jr, Batesville AR
6. 58X Gary Scott Christian
7. 76 Shane Diamant, Maumelle AR
8. 86B Ian Samuel, Trumann AR
9. 99 Clay Fisher, DeWitt AR
10. 311 Stormy Deeryberry, Monticello AR
11. 13 Mike Leal, Omaha NE
12. 7 Wayne Skinner, Stuttgart AR
13. 2X Allen Murry, San Antonio TX
14. 65 Dewaine Hottinger, Russellville AR
15. 71A Allen Tippen, Minden LA
16. U2 Terry Henson, N Little Rock AR
17. B79 Kenny Basco, Malvern, AR
18.2C Charlie Cole, Marianna AR
DNS 11 Kevin Fikes, Collierville TN
GRT Pole Award: Jeff Wells Jr, Trumann, AR
Shaw Hard Charger Award: Clay Fisher, DeWitt, AR
AMP Next Events-
June 13 Batesville Speedway, Locust Grove, ARK
www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com
June 14 I-30 Speedway, Little Rock, ARK
For more information on the AMP Series, log on to www.ampseries.com
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer,
fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership
will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer
presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas. www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series, www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge
Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay
DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite
Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William Gould Racing, Race on Driving
Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, Luvracin.com, Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web
Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith Towing and Recovery of Minden, La, The
Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com, GRT by Catman
AMP State Series visits two of the State's National Event holding tracks in Arkansas, June 13-14
AMP Series
Christy Hudson
Alexander, Arkansas
501-847-6019
June 9, 2008
Alexander, ARK--Arkansas Motorsport Professional Dirt Late Model State Series Inc, Heads to Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Arkansas then move south on Saturday to Little Rock, Arkansas where the AMP Series teams will unload at I-30 Speedway.
Friday night AMP Late Models will make their first ever appearance at the Batesville Motor Speedway which could easily be called the Dirt Late Model Capitol in the State of Arkansas. BMS is the home of the Prestigious Topless 100 event which draws drivers from all over the Nation to compete with local talent in the Natural State.
This night on the schedule will give racers the opportunity to get their cars dialed in for the upcoming 2008 Topless that is just on the horizon as well as pick up a little fuel money along the way. The AMP Series event pays $1500.00 to win, $200.00 to start.
Please view rules at www.ampseries.com
To learn more about Batesville Motor Speedway log on to www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com
Saturday evening the AMP Late Model teams will head south to Little Rock, “The Sprint Car Capitol” in the State of Arkansas.
I-30 Speedway is the home of the highly esteemed 360 Short Track Nationals held locally each year and even draws international drivers to compete at the 1/4th mile oval.
I-30 Speedway host’s many other National events throughout the season that include the: Topless Modified Nationals, Mini Sprint Nationals and Hobby Stock Nationals.
The AMP night of action will pay the winner $1500.00 to win, $200.00 to start the main event.
Please view rules at www.ampseries.com
To learn more about I-30 Speedway log on to www.i-30speedway.com
Team GRT will award the Pole Sitter $100.00 Gift Certificate
Larry Shaw Race Cars will award the Hard Charger $100.00 Gift Certificate
For more
information on the AMP Series, log on to
www.ampseries.com
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer,
fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
AMP Series members/drivers that compete 80% during 2008 with paid membership
will be able to have a chance of winning a 28 foot Lift Gate Stacker Trailer
presented by Blue Ridge Trailers Inc of Canton, Texas.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series,
www.racewrapz.com : Blue
Ridge Trailers, Inc.
www.blueridgeliftgate.com
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing
Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing,
William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing,
Luvracin.com, Clampedup.com, Victory Lane Web Designs, Realracingusa.com, Smith
Towing and Recovery of Minden, La, The Contingency Connection, Raceceivers.com,
GRT by Catman
AMP Series Press Release
June-08
The AMP race held at Beebe Speedway, Beebe AR lived up to its advertised title and more. With temperatures reaching the mid 90's in the area, twenty-one super late model drivers pulled the belts a little tighter as they geared up for thier heat race action. With two and three wide, down to the wire racing, we were served with an appetizer that was sure to lead to an exquisite main dish.
Heat one action saw AMP points leader Allen Tippen, Minden LA and Rookie of the Year contender Jeff Wells Jr, Trumman AR battle for the top finishing spot with two laps to go, while close behind “Charging Charlie” Cole, Marianna AR and Clay Fisher, DeWitt AR were taking care of business and moving forward. Veteran driver Wayne Skinner, held his own as well as Rachel York, Southhaven MS, as they finished fifth and sixth respectivly.
Heat two got underway as another loaded field made their way onto the track.Tommy Surrett gained an early lead with Jon Mitchell, Texarkana TX hot on his heel.
As they challenged each other Shane Diamant, Maumelle AR began to reel them in, and when the leader Surrett bobbled between turns three and four, both Mitchell and Diamant were able to get around him. Diamant took a little ride through the infield as he challenged Mitchell for the lead while crossing the start finish line, but held on, and finished second to Mitchell. Surrett was able to gather himself up finishing third, and brought hard charging Terry Henson, N Little Rock and Ian Samuel, Trumann AR with him.
Heat three brought to the table a mixture of the very young in Dalton Alexander to the seasoned Dewaine Hottinger, Russellville AR, with a mixture of the established talent of Kyle Beard, Trumann AR, Billy Moyer Jr, Batesville AR, and Jon Kirby, Russellville AR, all hungry and ready to devour the 1/4 mile track. Beard took command of the lead with Hottinger close behind as Kirby and Moyer Jr ran side by side all the way to the finish line where I am glad that I didn't have to make the call of who crossed the line first it was that close.
There was only a moment to catch your breath, as the drivers in heat four were on the track and making the dirt fly again. Gary Scott Christian, Broken Arrow OK took the number one spot as Allen Murry, San Antonio TX fell in behind. Christian and Murry pulled away from the pack as the trio, Mike Leal, Andy Hockenhull, Conway AR, and Kenny Basco, Malvern AR fought for the same piece of real estate. The eight words of "We are HUNGRY and the HEAT IS ON!, would have easily summed up the heat race action, but what is fine dining without a great appetizer? When it was time for the main dish to be served I didn't pull up my normal chair in the stands, but rather, was given the opportunity to dine in the infield.
The main event was served up in AMP fashion with driver introductions, command to start engines, and the four wide salute to the fans. With the caution light out, the original AMP flagman Will Essex dropped the green flag and we soon found ourselves elbow deep in some finger licking good racing. Mitchell, Beard, Diamant, and Tippen mixed it up for the top four spots and began to pull away from the rest of the field, while Hottinger, Wells Jr, Moyer Jr, Cole, and Henson grouped together to battle for the fifth thru tenth spots. Watching the race from the infield one gets an interesting taste of how much upper body work these drivers do as they manuver through the turns. I was also privy to a sneak peak of Gary Scott Christian's character after an early caution which brought him into the infield via the hook. While they worked on his car to get him off the hook, and sheet metal adjusted, Christian held his cool, let them do what they needed to do, and didn't hesitate to speed off leaving a wake of dust just in time to rejoin the field as the racing action resumed. Kyle Beard also showed good character by not giving up when spun out while running in the second postition, went to the back of the pack, and rebounded with a ninth place finish. As the laps quickly passed by it was all Jon Mitchell who held his line and sailed past the flag stand as the double checkers flew. As always, when I am a guest of the AMP family, I leave the track satisfied and well feed with some of the best racing there is in the area.
Heat One Starting Order: Allen Tippen, Jeff Wells Jr, Rachel York, Charlie Cole, Wayne Skinner, and Clay Fisher
Heat One Finishing Order: Allen Tippen, Jeff Wells Jr, Charlie Cole, Clay Fisher, Wayne Skinner, and Rachel York
Heat Two Starting Order: Ian Samuel, Tommy Surrett, Jon Mitchell, Terry Henson, and Shane Diamant
Heat Two Finishing Order: Jon Mitchell, Shane Diamant, Tommy Surrett, Terry Henson, and Ian Samuel
Heat Three Starting Order: Kyle Beard, Dalton Alexander, Dewaine Hottinger, Jon Kirby, and Billy Moyer Jr
Heat Three Finishing Order: Kyle Beard, Dewaine Hottinger, Moyer Jr, Jon Kirby, and Dalton Alexander
Heat Four Starting Order: Allen Murry, Gary Scott Christian, Andy Hockenhull, Mike Leal, and Kenny Basco
Heat Four Finishing Order: Gary Scott Christian, Allen Murry, Mike Lear, Andy Hockenhull, and Kenny Basco
Heat Winners Were: Allen Tippen, Jon Mitchell, Kyle Beard, and Gary Scott Christian
Feature Starting Grid:
5, 58X
76, 71A
86, 65,
1S, 2X
21JR, 13
2C, 99
U2, 11K
95H, 7
86B, 3D
B79, 27
Feature Finishing Order:
5 Jon Mitchell, Texarkana TX
65 Dewaine Hottinger, Russellville AR
71A Allen Tippen, Minden LA
76 Shane Diamant, Maumell, AR
1S Jeff Wells Jr, Trumann AR
U2 Terry Henson, N Little Rock AR
21JR Billy Moyer Jr, Batesville AR
2C Charlie Cole, Marianna AR
86 Kyle Beard, Trumann AR
11K Jon Kirby, Russellville AR
99 Clay Fisher, DeWitt AR
7 Wayne Skinner, Stuttgart, AR
13 Mike Leal, Omaha, NE