2009Fastrak

Learn More About Tire Test Results At SE Drivers/Tracks Meeting Saturday at Noon

Modoc SC (Dec-17) The FASTRAK Racing Series and Hoosier Racing Tire conducted tire testing Thursday afternoon at Modoc Speedway in Modoc SC site of the upcoming 2nd Annual $10,000 To Win FASTRAK Modoc 100 in March. FASTRAK founder & CEO Stan Lester called the results of the tire testing “absolutely remarkable”. Lester went on to say “our hope is that we can find a compound configuration that is not only fast but durable and if today’s testing is any indication, we are certainly headed in the right direction”

Drivers on hand were Brian Conner, David Smith, Brian Baggerly and Royce Bray; each representing varying driving styles. “We wanted the mix of drivers on hand to throw everything they could at us” said Lester.

The format of the testing began with segments on the tire the FASTRAK Racing Series has competed on since it’s conception in an effort to establish somewhat of a baseline. Hoosier Racing Tire Product Manager Shanon Rush traveled from Indiana with a truck load of different compounds and enough digitized computer analysis equipment to make any crew chief at any level in motorsports envious. In addition to Rush, Hoosier Racing Tire was also represented by race tire engineer John Reynolds as well as tire services technician Rick Sisk.

The test session got underway at around 2:30 p m and concluded at 6:40 p m. With over 100 onlookers present, the Modoc Speedway track record of 17.66 seconds fell early in the session, first by Connor. By the end of the session, each driver present had eclipsed the record as well.

Remarkably, the record runs were completed without the benefit of making any adjustments to any of the cars.

As each driver came of off the track, communication between driver and crews was forbidden until after Hoosier Race Tire officials had conferred with each driver after completing each run.

Once testing had concluded, Rush stated “it was an excellent session. We learned a lot here today. We tried three different combinations. The drivers didn’t know what they were on and each driver ran all three combinations. After single car test runs, we put three cars on the track at the same time. We brought them in after each segment, didn’t allow the drivers to get out of the cars and switched the tires amongst the three cars in such a way that each driver didn’t know who’s take offs they were getting. Much to my surprise, each driver liked the same combination just as they had in the single car test runs. It was amazing.

“What each driver did not know, is the tires each of them liked the most were also the fastest on the clock, and keep in mind, they made no adjustments to the cars throughout the four hours they tested.

As the Modoc Speedway track record fell, the only question left to answer was durability. With upwards of 75 Laps on every tire, in the words of one driver “they didn’t really fall off, at least I couldn’t notice it and when they let us look at the tires after all the testing was over, I didn’t see one block on even one tire that was even feathered…..and I was looking”

Day 2 of FASTRAK / Hoosier tire testing is scheduled for Friday at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney SC.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Hoosier Racing Tire, GM Performance Parts, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers. Become a FASTRAK PARTNER! Contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership or single event packages.

*THE FASTRAK SERIES is based on the GM crate engine program using both the 602 and 604 engine types. All teams utilize Hoosier Racing Tire as the “spec tire” brand of the FASTRAK Racing Series allowing team’s tremendous savings in both engine and tire expense. The National Championship of the FASTRAK RACING SERIES is one of the largest in the United States.

Carnesville, GA (Oct-2) This weekend as the FASTRAK Racing Series “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship Series NIGHT-1 heads to Lavonia Speedway, the FASTRAK Racing Series made the announcement today that this weekend NIGHT-1 events will be broadcast live from Lavonia Speedway via the internet. In a first for the FASTRAK Racing Series last fall, the 2008 GRAND NATIONALS were broadcast live via the World Wide Web. In the weeks leading up to the FASTRAK Racing Series “GRAND NATIONALS”, the flow of telephone calls into the FASTRAK Racing Series National Headquarters increased steadily as race fans were inquiring as to whether or not the event would be broadcast.

“The FASTRAK Racing Series has always made a concerted effort to remain steadfast in staying true to the core ‘driver and fan friendly’ values by which the Series was founded on” said FASTRAK Founder and CEO Stan Lester. “We’re always looking for innovative and creative ways in which we can enhance the FASTRAK experience for our race fans. It seems wherever we go, we attract new fans and we have created a way in which every race fan can follow the series. While this medium is relatively new to us, we hope this transcends into bigger and better things well before the conclusion of the FASTRAK Racing Series 2009 season”.

FASTRAK Media and RaceCastLive.com have worked out the broadcast schedule so both nights of the “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship run at Lavonia will be followed by more fans worldwide than ever before.

NIGHT-1’s broadcast from Lavonia Speedway will begin Friday Night at 7:30 with Qualifying and Heat Races on the schedule. The “LIVE” broadcast will return Saturday Night at 7PM for the Last Chance B-Mains and 50-Lap A-Main Feature.

Keep up with all the racing action - from who’s quickest in practice, FASTRAK Qualifying, heat races, last chance races and the FASTRAK Racing Series “GRAND NATIONALS” NIGHT-1 50 lap main event; all LIVE from Lavonia Speedway this weekend.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers. Become a FASTRAK PARTNER! Contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership or single event packages.

*THE FASTRAK DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES is based on the GM crate engine program using both the 602 and 604 engine types. All teams utilize Goodyear Racing Tires as the “spec tire” allowing team’s tremendous savings in both engine and tire expense. The National Championship of the FASTRAK RACING SERIES is one of the largest in the United States, with 12 Regions, involving drivers from 32 states.

Carnesville, GA (Oct.-1) For the second consecutive year, the FASTRAK City Chevrolet National Weekly Points Championship entered into its final weekend with many of the Top-50 positions still being contested. As is customary, all results submitted to FASTRAK Corporate Office in Carnesville, GA are presently being audited for accuracy. As a result, the final FASTRAK City Chevrolet National Weekly Points Championship standings will be released immediately after the audit is complete and FASTRAK CEO & Founder, Stan Lester makes his congratulatory call to the 2009 FASTRAK City Chevrolet National Weekly Points Champion next week.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers. Become a FASTRAK PARTNER! Contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership or single event packages.

Carnesville, GA (Sept-30) The FASTRAK “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship begins in earnest this Friday night, when Lavonia Speedway, GA; Mercer Raceway Park, PA; and Langlade County Speedway, WI, all open their gates for NIGHT-1 competition. Even though a few tracks had NIGHT-1 events earlier to help with season ending schedules, this weekend’s simultaneous events in three different regions will most likely result in the largest FASTRAK car count per night in history.

Drivers are looking at getting three great nights of racing in over the three week run to contend for the $30,000 TO WIN “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship check. All the separate Regions will converge on Volunteer Speedway at Bulls Gap, TN for NIGHT-2 action on Oct. 21^st & 22^nd. Then move up Interstate-81 on Oct. 23^rd & 24^th, to Rural Retreat, VA and the high banks of Wythe Raceway for NIGHT-3 and the Grand Finale of all FASTRAK races.

Teams should check the Regional web sites or specific track web site for exact details of times and races.

Lavonia Speedway has put out their flyer for the weekend’s events and the FASTRAK “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship Late Models qualifying and heat races are the marquee events on Friday night’s race card. Joining the Saturday night action will be Lavonia’s Enduro cars in a $400 To Win event, Stock Four Cylinders also go for $400 To Win and the Up Fronts have fun in a $200 To Win event. Saturday racers and fans will be invited to “Meet & Greet” the FASTRAK drivers in the FASTRAK Autograph sessions that the fans love.

The real entertainment will come in the form of 3 to 4 B-Main “Last Chance” races to set the Field for NIGHT-1 of the FASTRAK “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship. Then in the big showdown of all the local Regional stars, everyone will get to see who will get off to a good points night that might just lead to the $30,000 “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship payday.

Lavonia Speedway is set to run the following event schedule:
(schedule subject to change)

HOT LAPS at 7PM
Friday night’s admission prices are Pits-$25, Trackside-$15 and Grandstands-$10.

Fans can also purchase a two day Pass for Pits-$50, Trackside-$30 and Grandstands-$25

Saturday night’s admission prices are Pits-$35, Trackside-$25 and Grandstands-$20.

For more information on NIGHT-1 in the Northeast Region visit www.fastraknortheast.com.

The following drivers are qualified to run the FASTRAK “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship events:

Carnesville, GA (Sept. 29^th) The FASTRAK Southeastern Touring Series racers will get one more chance to make a difference in the Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid-East Regions Championship run for 2009. Lavonia Speedway had to postpone the Georgia State Championship until Oct. 16^th & 17^th due to heavy rains leading up to and lasting throughout the originally scheduled weekend of Sept. 18^th & 19^th. Now with the Pro Late Model Nationals completed this past weekend, it’s all about one race for the Regional Crown.

Lee Cooper from Greer, SC dodged a bullet at Wythe Raceway when his upper water hose blew off and the water got under the tires and he made contact with Wythe’s turn 2 wall at the onset of practice Sunday. But, the FASTRAK family came to his aide as the team said later, there were lots of other team’s crew members asking what was needed before Lee could nurse the car back to the pits.

“AES Racing, Steve Cooke and the gang really came to my rescue. They had spare parts and so did Jim Baggerly, Encompass Solutions, my sponsor last year, he came to my aid,” said Cooper via phone from home while working on the race car. “My crew, Ricky Howard, Gregg Perry, my dad Tim Cooper and my wife, Morgan ran everybody nuts looking for the parts we needed. Plus, there are two others that I need to thank, Dan Brewer and Larry Blankenship, jumped in on the car and worked throughout the night after the wreck for me and they were just there to watch the races.”

The monumental efforts help Cooper to a 3^rd place finish in the end and may be seen later as the effort that won the Touring Series Championship as he leads the points chase, having not won a Touring race in 2009 and even missed the Princeton event.

Meanwhile, David Smith of Inman, SC was battling his own problems with a fuel pump problem and only one practice session to work on the issue before his B-main appearance.

“Just never could get the fuel pump to act right,” said Smith. “It would run fine for a few laps then cutout and pick back up, so it took us a little while to figure out it was the fuel pump. And there were no second chances at Wythe, so we missed the Feature and we are very disappointed.”

Smith’s bad luck opened the door for Woodruff, SC’s Owen Osteen to make up some ground. Osteen would finish 4^th in the feature and gain several points in the chase for the Touring Championship. Osteen, moved into second, 12 points behind leader Lee Cooper. Several other top-10 finishing positions are in question as we head to Lavonia for the final Southeastern Touring event. The Georgia State Championship will give several hard driving teams the opportunity to win two Championships in one night if lady luck falls their way.

For the time being, Chris Steele, Gene Nasworthy, Ron Parker, Kenny Peeples Jr, Donald Brasher and Hunter Peacock will keep fans on the edge of their seats as they battle it out to see who gets a top-10 finish in one of the toughest Touring Series in the nation. The Southeastern Touring Series is very tough, just look at the results. It has seen 6 different winners this year, but only two of those are even in the Top-10.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers. Become a FASTRAK PARTNER! Contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership or single event packages.

FASTRAK Racing Series NEWS
FASTRAK Cruise & Banquet Still Has Cabins Available

Carnesville, GA (Sept-30^th) FASTRAK Racing Series wants to remind those already booked for the 2009 Banquet & Cruise to Cozumel, Mexico to complete their cruise payments on time to protect their very low pricing. FASTRAK also wants to invite all the racers finishing “In the Money”, so to speak, in the City Chevrolet National Weekly Points and the FASTRAK Southeastern Touring Series to consider joining in on the unique celebration that will hopefully become the Annual FASTRAK Banquet & Cruise.

The cabins are still available at the reduced FASTRAK rate and would require the normal full deposit of $150 per person. You will get a 4 Day & 4 Night Cruise on the Gulf of Mexico in late January with all meals FREE, for only $240.59 for the first two people in the cabin and an amazing $163.59 for the next 2. That means a family of 4 gets all that food, entertainment and fun for only $201.34 each and it’s still fully refundable up until November 20^th.

The itinerary is set for a 4PM departure on January 21^st aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship “Fantasy” from Mobile, AL. You’ll spend a full day at sea Friday, the 22^nd, enjoying the upper deck water park, wall climbing, pools, games rooms, shopping, FASTRAK gatherings and parties throughout the day, plus late night entertainment from the Cruise Shows and the Casino. Friday night’s meal will be spectacular and by the time you wake up on Saturday morning, you’re docked in Cozumel, Mexico.

Spend the entire day exploring the beautiful tropical scenery, museums, antique shops and duty free stores of the island. Maybe you’ll take one island excursion to snorkel and dive the crystal clear waters of Cozumel or a guided tour of this Mexican beach resort town, whatever you choose to do, or just do nothing, you’ll get to do it with your friends and fellow racers for an added pleasure.

Back on board the “Fantasy” by 5PM for dinner and your ships departure, there is still more fun to be had as you slowly cruise back across the Gulf of Mexico toward home. Sunday is another great sunny day on board with family and friends, playing shuffleboard, or cards in the casino. Then the final night’s dinner is always the toast of the cruise, with dishes for around the world and one last late night party to enjoy the Carnival Cruise Lines service.

You’ll be back in your car or on your plane in Mobile, by 9AM and headed home, hoping you’ll get another chance to do this next year.

For more information on joining in on the fun of the FASTRAK Cruise & Banquet on the Carnival “Fantasy” call Diane direct at 1-800-365-2120. She will guide you through the reservation process and help you understand all the ins and outs of cursing. Don’t hesitate, CALL RIGHT NOW! It’ll be a BLAST!!!.

We’ll see You onboard!!!

Carnesville, GA (September 23) After over 175 days of the FASTRAK City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship season, and with only 7 days left in it, anyone of the Top-25 drivers on the points listing could still wind up in the Top-10. While A.J. Diemel of Bonduel, WI is tied with Mike Pegher, Jr. from Wetford, PA at 705 points. Right on their heels is Lavonia, GA’s Brandon “Cornbread” Haley at 703, but both Max Blair of Centerville, PA and Mike Faykus from Prosperity, WV have ideas of stealing the show as they scramble for every race win they and their crews can manage.

Just outside the Top-5 and looking to make a move into the top 2% of the Nation, sit drivers like Hull, GA’s Royce Bray, winner of 2008 GRAND NATIONALS Championship at 695 points. David Scott from Garland, PA has had two 47 points nights over the past two weekends to continue his climb into sixth position at 699, over Bray, Bobby Powell of Meadville, PA and Parker Herring from Hartwell, GA tie for 8th at 694. One of the current point leader’s fellow Wisconsin drivers, Justin Hurt from Tigerton, WI is alone in 10^th at 684, but has 25 plus drivers within the 47 points or one win of leaping in front for the Top-10 finish.

In only its second year of existence, the FASTRAK City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship has gain an amazing number of racers all wanting to be a part of the biggest Championship in the country. Not to mention the fans that are interested in FASTRAK’s excitement that covers 14 Regions, 23 States and 40 Dirt Tracks nationwide. Currently the FASTRAK City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship is the biggest in the country and it has the tightest Top-5 of any series on dirt.

Across the nation, the opportunity for fans to meet drivers is quickly disappearing. To address this, the FASTRAK Late Model Series ask its Weekly Member Tracks to, whenever possible, plan and incorporate a driver autograph session into all local events. For the FASTRAK Regional Touring races it is just short of required, to help make those shows stand above all others. It has become so popular, a better term might be “driver meet and greet”, as fans ask questions and mention exciting finishes the driver has had at past events. Naturally, many of the children in attendance race through the grandstand aisles to get to the drivers first, but a second look, reveals almost as many adults hurriedly scurrying in the same direction.

While drivers are signing driver bio cards, t-shirts and hats, or items fans have brought to the race track, they accommodate all the questions asked of them by every fan. As the FASTRAK autograph session has taken on a new identity, tracks have responded in kind. At many tracks, a scheduled break half way into the night’s racing program or just prior to the FASTRAK Feature, sees the front stretch gate opened allowing fans to visit with the drivers at their cars on the grid prior to starting the event. To no one’s surprise, virtually everyone always returns to the grandstands. The view from the pits at a short track is not the best way to view a race according to fans, especially an action packed FASTRAK Late Model Series race.

So as the “other guys” hope to finish the year, FASTRAK finishes their season with a “BANG!” Several “BANGS!”, if you count the FASTRAK City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship, followed by the FASTRAK “GRAND NATIONALS” Championship that pays $30,000 to the winner.

Visit the FASTRAK web site at: www.FASTRAKRacing.com and look for your local driver and see just how well the driver’s in your area or hometown are doing.

CARNESVILLE, Ga. (Sep-21) The FASTRAK Racing Series has announced that the SUPER 8 in Wytheville, VA will serve as Host Hotel for race teams and race fans returning this weekend for the rescheduled $10,000 To Win/$500 To Start ‘Pro Late Model Nationals’ to be completed Saturday at Wythe Raceway in nearby Rural Retreat, VA. SUPER 8 is offering a discounted rate of just $59.99 per night for double occupancy accommodations.

This year’s edition of the ‘Pro Late Model Nationals’ marks the 6^th annual installment of one of the nation’s ‘Premiere’ racing events, and SUPER 8 was quick to align with the FASTRAK Racing Series while in the Wytheville area.

SUPER 8 is located across from Sleep Inn and next door to Sagebrush Restaurant. In addition to discounted accommodations, SUPER 8 offers all guests its signature Super Start Plus breakfast. In addition, all guests receive a 10% discount next door at Sagebrush.

SUPER 8 is just minutes away from Wythe Raceway. Additionally, ample parking is available on site for virtually any size hauler and a number of local eateries are located close by as well.

FASTRAK Racing Series NEWS
GEORGIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESCHEDULED
by Bill Green, FASTRAK Media/PR

Carnesville, GA (Sept. 17^th@1:30) Mother Nature has hampered plans for the Georgia State Championship run this weekend at Lavonia Speedway. Rain is forecast in northeast Georgia at 70 percent chance on Friday and 80 percent likelihood on Saturday, leaving track owner Brad York in a tough spot.

“I just could not, in good conscience, commit teams and fans to long hauls, in the rain, only to cancel in the end,” stated York. “I have, however, talked to Stan Lester of FASTRAK and we will still run the Georgia State Championship, Southeastern Touring Race, on Oct. 16 & 17 at Lavonia Speedway.”

York also talked about getting many phone calls in reference to the situation for many drivers of trying to get their required 12 races to qualify for the GRAND NATIONAL events, which are set to start the first weekend of October.

“I’m postponing the Georgia state Championship, but I will make every effort to run a regular Saturday night FASTRAK event on Saturday night, weather permitting,” York continued. “I just do not want to lead people into thinking it will be easy.”

No doubt FASTRAK teams from around the country are scrambling to get in one or two more shows to qualify for the FASTRAK $30,000 to win 3 race Grand Nationals. Even more are scrambling to get that one more finish in taking their 15 best shows for the $10,000 to win City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship. That championship ends the last weekend in September. "I can't believe the people that have been calling" stated York.

"My phone has rung off of the hook all week long. You just can't appreciate how much the FASTRAK Championship events mean until there are no more shows left to either qualify for the Grand Nationals or no more races left for the National Weekly Title. This shows just how strong the FASTRAK program really is,” York said.

Next Race: Wythe Raceway September 26th. $10,000 to win! Twenty cars are locked in and we start with B Mains to set the 80 lap Feature. This race STARTS 32 CARS and has a Pit Stop on front straight at lap 40. Cars may still come and start at the rear of the B Mains. This will give you the opportunity for "paid practice" if you have never been to Wythe and B Mains will be limited to 10-12 cars (?). Top four transfer to feature if we have 3 B-Mains.

Visit www.lavoniadirttrack.com for last minute information on the efforts to race a regular Saturday night FASTRAK event this Saturday night, Sept. 19^th.

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Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers. Become a FASTRAK PARTNER! Contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership or single event packages.

Carnesville, GA (September 16^th) FASTRAK’s City Chevrolet National Weekly Points Championship is quickly drawing to a close. As there are only three more updates to the National point’s race remaining, several drivers are poised to reach the perfect 15 race wins mark of 705 total points. In the end it could come down to several, if not at least one, tie breakers that decide the City Chevrolet National Weekly Champion.

Currently, at this writing, veteran A.J. Diemel of Bonduel, WI and the younger Mike Pegher Jr from Wetford, PA are locked in a tight wins battle for the top spot. The thing that makes this battle unique is that not only are these two drivers from different regions and states, but the manner in which they got to the top of the points sheet is quite different.

Mike Pegher Jr was not very well known before the 2009 season, but he is now going to be known for his tireless efforts to run 40 plus FASTRAK races this year to insure his opportunity to vie for the Championship. This year Pegher Jr is on pace to compete in almost 50 events, but insuring you’re in full fields, 12 cars or more, is also important. At 23 years of age, Mike’s season did not start out thinking about points racing.

“We did not plan on the points racing, we started out good at the first of the year and just started racing as much as we could to pay for the cost of racing,” stated Pegher Jr via his cell phone. “I’ve raced some very tough guys like Max Blair, Bobby Powell and David Scott all year. I’m surprised that one of them is not in my position right now. I’ve got a great car owner and several more races left in the season, so I hope I can pull it off.”

Mean while, A.J. Diemel, now 28 years old, did not even buy a FASTRAK members license until, May 16^th of 2009.

“We have had a real good race program going, but we were just running Shawano Speedway on a weekly basis,” Diemel said from his job in Wisconsin. “When Langlade County Speedway joined FASTRAK in July, then we started to think there might be a chance to finish in the top-10 or so, but we managed to keep winning.”

As of this date, A.J. has a mere 18 FASTRAK races under his belt. His first 15 wins, included a short field of only 11 cars one night and so he finds himself 1 win short of the maximum points, but still in contention for the coveted FASTRAK title.

Those other drivers Pegher Jr mentioned and a young southern gentleman name Brandon Haley, are not totally out of the picture as of just yet. That Georgia kid they all call “Cornbread”, has also kept clicking off an occasional win as FASTRAK closes in on a 2009 City Chevrolet National Weekly Points Championship.

“We kind of back in this far,” stated Brandon Haley when questioned about the 2009 season. “As we started the season, running both crates and supers, we were just trying to win as much as we could. We liked the FASTRAK program and as we continued through the season, we managed to win enough to show up on the point’s sheet. So we started thinking maybe we could when the National deal.”

Don’t think that the rest of the top-10 are rolling over and playing dead. David Scott has picked up a few wins as of late and is setting himself up for a final push for the Championship. Max Blair and Bobby Powell continue to run well and are hoping for a great finish every time out.

So as it looks right now, no one’s giving up, no one’s conceding defeat and everyone’s looking for another FASTRAK race in their neighborhood. Event pickings are getting tougher as several tracks have closed out their local seasons and the final few Regional races are still to be contested.

Carnesville, GA (Sept-13) The FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East Touring Series visits Lavonia Speedway this weekend in what is shaping up to be a critically important event with implications no one could have anticipated when the Georgia State Championship event was penciled in on the 2009 schedule last winter. Race fans attending this weekend’s GA State Championship will be the biggest winners as Northeast GA’s Lavonia Speedway will have a profound impact on multiple levels no one could have foreseen. Rarely does one track find itself in the unique position Lavonia Speedway will be in this weekend where every time a FASTRAK Racing Series Late Model is on the track, the City Chevrolet Weekly Racing Division National Championship, the FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series and the 2009 FASTRAK Racing Series GRAND NATIONALS are simultaneously on the minds of the drivers. Add to that list, the $3000 winner’s check.

In a display of parity not commonly seen in motorsports today, the top of the leader board in the chase for the 2009 City Chevrolet Weekly Racing Division National Championship reveals a tightly intense battle amongst drivers in three different areas of the country.

Wetford, PA driver Mike Pegher Jr. clings to a slim one point advantage over A. J. Diemel of Bonduel, WI with Brandon Haley of Lavonia, GA just two markers back.

Lavonia Speedway is Haley’s home track where throughout the 2009 campaign, Haley has visited victory lane on multiple occasions, but this weekend could well prove to be Haley’s biggest challenge as the 2009 season winds down. Needing to add another notch in the win column to solidify his national championship aspirations, Haley will set out this weekend to cross under the checkered flag ahead of a deep and talent rich field of drivers considered to be amongst the nation’s best.

Hartwell, GA native Parker Herring has kept pace with Haley throughout most of 2009 as demonstrated by his top 5 position in the City Chevrolet Weekly Racing Division national point standings. At present, Herring is tied with Meadville, PA driver Bobby Powell and Garland, PA chauffer David Scott for fifth in the points. A win this weekend at Lavonia Speedway could well find Herring in sole position of fifth spot.

Royce Bray of Hull, GA the 2008 FASTRAK Racing Series GRAND NATIONAL Champion once declared Lavonia Speedway to be “his house”. Bray is locked in a tight four way battle with Lee Cooper of Greer, SC, former NASCAR touring driver David Smith of Inman, SC and Woodruff, SC’s Owen Osteen for the 2009 FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series title. Any one of the four drivers could leave Lavonia this weekend at the top of the current points standings where at present; Cooper holds a slim lead over Smith, followed by Bray and Osteen.

Night 1 of the 2009 FASTRAK Racing Series Grand Nationals for the Southern tier of the nation will be held at Lavonia Speedway on Oct 2 & 3. Many of the drivers competing this weekend at Lavonia Speedway will view this weekend’s GA State Championship as a tune up for Night 1, and the final opportunity to find the quickest way around the tightly configured 3/8 mile layout. The FASTRAK Racing Series previously visited Lavonia Speedway in March where Larry Timms of Hodges, SC prevailed in Lavonia Speedway’s annual “Late Model Mania”.

Each of the competitors set to converge on Lavonia Speedway this weekend in the Georgia State Championship clearly will have their own agenda, their own thoughts and ideas as to what is most important to each one of them as Saturday draws closer.

The one common denominator amongst each driver is the need to WIN. On this particular weekend, it’s just not about collecting $3000 To Win, it’s about the City Chevrolet Weekly Racing Division National Championship, The FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East Touring Series Championship, and the 2009 FASTRAK Racing Series GRAND NATIONALS

Carnesville, GA (September 9^th) After careful consideration as to the best course of action for all parties involved, FASTRAK & Wythe Raceway announced this morning, that the return to Wythe Raceway for the completion the PRO Late Model Nationals will be Saturday, September 26^th.

Twenty cars were locked in during the qualifying and heat racing action on Friday, September 5^th. Also locked in, so to speak, are the other competitors that were preparing for B-Main action when Mother Nature washed out Sunday and Monday racing.

Be aware, this newly rescheduled date offers the opportunity for drivers and teams that were unable to attend the originally scheduled date, to join in the event and roll the dice on making it through a single B-Main event and going for the $10,000 first prize.

“We would have allowed anyone that would have raced elsewhere on Friday night to tag the back of the B-Mains on Sunday normally anyway,” stated FASTRAK Founder, Stan Lester. “This will give some good teams that were committed to other events on our original date, the opportunity to make the show. We realize that there are teams that traveled from far away and may not be able to return, but we hope the quick decision Fred & I have made, will give them time to preplan their return.”

Driver’s from as far away as Pittsburgh, PA and Danville, IL were present at the original.

The Top-20 drivers locked into the PRO Late Model Nationals $10,000 to win event are: (in line up order)

The 34 drivers slated for B-Main races include some big guns and many rookie contenders. The consi list represents 8 states from Georgia to Illinois and Pennsylvania, plus Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and of course Virginia. The starting order in the B-Mains will be determined by the number of cars signing in for the makeup date, but here are the drivers guaranteed a B-Main start if they return:

So fans and drivers will be returning to Wythe Raceway in mass on September 26^th, for what is sure to be one of the most intense and exciting scrambles for a $10,000 pay day that you’ve ever seen.

Become a 2010 FASTRAK PARTNER Today! Contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership packages or single event sponsorship pricing.

Carnesville, GA (Sep-4) This weekend the FASTRAK Racing Series moves to Wythe Raceway for what is perhaps America’s premier dirt track event for crate Late Models in the $10,000 To Win /$500 To Start “Pro Late Model Nationals” at Wythe Raceway in picturesque Rural retreat, VA. Track owner Fred Brown conceived the event 6 years ago. Together, Brown and FASTRAK CEO and founder Stan Lester have transformed the ‘Pro Late Model Nationals’ into an event race teams and race fans alike plan their year around. With 32 cars in the 80 lap main event, the Pro Late Model Nationals has garnered a reputation amongst race fans where attending the event requires the need to bring a friend or neighbor with you to serve as a spotter just to watch the event from the grandstands in order to keep up with all of the action on the storied high banks of Wythe Raceway. 2009 marks the sixth consecutive installment of what has become a Labor Day weekend mainstay on the FASTRAK Racing Series schedule. In fact, in dirt track racing, Wythe Raceway’s annual “Pro Late Model Nationals’ is quickly becoming as synonymous with Labor Day weekend as Darlington once was in the Cup Series

Throughout 2009, the FASTRAK Racing Series has broadcast select events, the last being from Eldora Speedway. Saturday and Sunday night, race fans as well as friends and family of the race teams unable to make the trip to Rural Retreat will be able to listen to all the action LIVE as it happens from Wythe Raceway.

FASTRAK’s own Bill Green will call the race. Green will bring his signature broadcast style of calling races from a career spanning 14 years, which began in 1995 at Florida’s Sunshine “Action” Speedway. In addition, Green hosted an audio 2 hour weekly call-in racing show which originated on AM radio from Tampa, FL entitled ‘Short Track USA” complete with in studio guests. Most recently, Green called races from Florida’s East Bay Raceway and for RealRacinUSA.com.

FASTRAK Racing Series CEO and Founder Stan Lester commented “The FASTRAK Racing Series has always made a concerted effort to remain steadfast in staying true to the core ‘driver and fan friendly’ values by which the Series was founded on. We’re always looking for innovative and creative ways in which we can enhance the FASTRAK experience for our race fans. It seems wherever we go, we attract new fans and through this medium, we have a way in which every race fan can follow the series this weekend at one of our biggest events of the year”.

Keep up with all the racing action - from who’s quickest in practice, FASTRAK Qualifying, heat races, last chance races and the FASTRAK Racing Series Pro Late Model Nationals’ main event; LIVE from Wythe Raceway this Saturday and Sunday Night at 7;30 pm.

$10,000 TO WIN PRO LATE MODEL NATIONALS BRINGS RACERS FROM NEAR & FAR
PRE-ENTRY’S FROM AS FAR AWAY AS PITTSBURG PA

Carnesville, GA (September 1^st) Wythe Raceway & the FASTRAK Racing Series have announced the first 25 entries received in the Pre-Entry discount opportunity for the Pro Late Model Nationals. The list reads like a who’s who of FASTRAK and Wythe Raceway racing in 2009. Even sponsors like Heintz Bros. Performance are getting excited as they have joined the Pro Late Model Nationals as the Bonus Feature sponsor.

Fastrak fans will see several past Pro Late Model Champions like 2007’s Kenny Peeples, Jr., of Rural Retreat, VA and the 2006 winner, Woodruff, SC’s Lee Cooper try to become the first repeat winner in Pro Late Model Nationals history. Other accomplished drivers set for action all weekend include Shannon Buckingham of Morristown, TN; Tommy Schirnhofer of Pittsburg, PA; Jay Schlueter from Royal, IL; and Randy Shuman out of Danville, IL.

Plus, locals like; Wythe Raceway points leader Chad Hale of Wytheville, VA; his closest rival, 2^nd in points, Tom Tapham also of Wytheville and Falls Mills, VA hot shoe John Broce, Jr., currently third in points, will all be hoping that local knowledge helps their cause. Currently there are seven states represented, with several more expected by race time.

Current reigning 2008 “GRAND NATIONALS” Champion, Royce Bray from Hull, GA plans to use the $10,000 to win Pro Late Model Nationals at Wythe Raceway, to prepare for his 2009 “GRAND NATIONALS” title defense next month, that ends at Wythe Raceway.

Along with the FASTRAK “Four Wide Salute” to the fans and FASTRAK Fireworks, weekend visitors will get to see the NEW “Addicted To Dirt” or “A2D” FASTRAK Racing Series shirts and wild looking “Spark Plug” ear plugs. Wythe Raceway will be offering 2-Day, Saturday & Sunday, grandstand ticket for $25 at the gate Saturday night. You will also be able to visit the Souvenir trailer on both Saturday & Sunday, for those great FASTRAK deals.

FASTRAK will bring our loyal on-line listeners all the qualifying and heat race action at RaceCastLive.com on Saturday night. We will have bonus coverage on Sunday, that will include interviews during the autograph session, full B-Main last chance race action and the A-Main $10,000 to win Pro Late Model Nationals of 80-Laps. It will also include a mandatory, 40-Lap break for fuel that will honor Wythe Raceway’s 40th year of operations. Plus, post race interviews, a full unofficial finish rundown and a NEW internet feature called, “Text-The-Tower.” You’ll get more information on “Text-The-Tower” during the “LIVE” broadcasts on Saturday and Sunday evening.

The following is an alphabetical listing of the first 25 drivers entered for the $10,000 TO WIN Pro Late Model Nationals at Wythe Raceway, September 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers.

Become a partner today, contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership packages or single event pricing.

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$10,000 TO WIN/$500 TO START PRO LATE MODEL NATIONALS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING

FASTRAK Racers Tune-Up for End-Of-Year GRAND NATIONALS

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(Drivers 4-Wide Salute To The Fans at Wythe Raceway)

Carnesville, GA (August 25^th) Teams and drivers are really looking forward to the $10,000 to win/ $500 to start “Pro Late Model” Nationals September 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th at Wythe Raceway in Rural retreat, VA, but that’s just the beginning of a very busy end to the 2009 season.

The three days at Wythe Raceway usher in the final month of points racing for the FASTRAK National Weekly Championship nationwide and will have drivers scrambling for those final few races to move into that awesome and very élite National Top-50. Many drivers are set to use this big pay-day event as a prelude to the even bigger end-of-year “GRAND NATIONALS.”

Last year, 2008 Grand Nationals Champion, Royce Bray, struggled at Wythe Raceway throughout the Southeastern Touring Series visits, only to learn something during the Pro Late Model Nationals that he carried with him to a Grand Nationals Championship victory. Learning how to master the ½ mile, high-banked Wythe Raceway layout, could be the key to some lucky racers fortune at year’s end.

Not to mention all the drivers looking to complete those twelve FASTRAK races required for Grand Nationals entry are double checking their addition to insure they are set. The three week layoff for the Southeastern Touring Series drivers since Modoc Raceway has many competitors, as well as FASTRAK fans looking forward to getting back to racing.

Wythe Raceway becomes an even bigger turning point in the season when you consider the implications on point’s totals for the Southern/Smokey Mountains/Mid-East Regions touring points with two races left to count. None of the Southeastern Touring Series Top-30 contenders can afford to miss either the Wythe Raceway “Pro Late model Nationals” or the Lavonia Speedway “Georgia State Championship” weekends.

The FASTRAK Georgia State Championship event on September 18^th & 19^th will have more than just every driver from the Peach state entered. Many a state line will be crossed by a FASTRAK competitor to win that Georgia State title, as well as the additional $3000 it offers to the winner.

We barely close out the point’s season on September 30^th and it’s time for the “GRAND NATIONALS” Night-1 action at Langlade County Speedway in the north and Lavonia Speedway in the south on October 2^nd & 3^rd. Night one happens in two locations simultaneously as the points slate is cleaned and Grand Nationals points begin.

Two and a half weeks later on October 21^st & 22^nd, everyone gathers for “GRAND NATIONALS” Night-2 at Bulls Gap, Tennessee’s Volunteer Speedway. Followed the next two nights, October 23^rd & 24^th, by “Grand Nationals” Night-3, just up I-81 at Wythe Raceway in Virginia. “The Grand Finale” as it is now known, is that last night at Wythe Raceway, when some lucky driver raises the $30,000 check over his head and proclaims, “I’m number one this year!”

If you cannot make the trip to Wythe Raceway, Lavonia Speedway or Volunteer Raceway to catch an event “LIVE,” remember to listen “LIVE” at www.racecastlive.com for every exciting lap of FASTRAK Racing Series action.

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Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers.

Become a partner today contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for 2009/2010 partnership packages or single event pricing.

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FASTRAK Carnival Cruise & Banquet Update Reminder
4 Days & 4 Nights on Carnival Ship “Fantasy”

Carnesville, GA (August 25^th) FASTRAK drivers, teams, sponsors, families and fans are calling in their reservations for the 2009 FASTRAK Banquet & Cruise. As the FASTRAK Carnival Cruise Ship “Fantasy” continues to fill up quickly, everyone is reminded to call in a reservation NOW to Diane Hockensmith, our cruise coordinator at 800-365-2120.

In a resent email to FASTRAK drivers and teams, FASTRAK Founder Stan Lester said, “THIS IS IT EVERYONE! We want to make this an annual special event for you. The sooner you book, the cheaper it is. The sooner you book your airfare the cheaper it is. All fans, friends, your sponsors, family and everyone is INVITED. You do not have to be a member of FASTRAK to come.”

To refresh your memory of our FASTRAK Carnival Cruise itinerary; we will depart at 4PM on Thursday, January 21^st, 2010 out of Mobile, Alabama on the Carnival Ship “Fantasy” for 4 days and 4 nights at sea. Visiting Cozumel, Mexico all day Saturday, January 23^rd, and returning to Mobile Monday morning at 8AM.

You must call to lock in a cabin at the FASTRAK low rate of $240.59 per/person. That’s just $481.18 for a couple and that price includes all meals. Larger cabins are available for families of 5 and drop to $163.59 per/person for the 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th person in the cabin. Did we mention, THESE PRICES INCLUDE ALL MEALS? We’re talking up to four meal seating’s a day and the food is an amazing. The cruise offers a worldwide selection of delicious foods, pastries, and treats, with many standard American entrees to make your trip enjoyable as well. From the time you walk on board, you only pay for drinks and snacks away from meal servings. The cost of this low priced adventure can still be spread over the next several months and everything is completely refundable right up until November 20^th, 2009.

First payment is due at time of booking, and is only $50 per person, which needs to be done immediately. A full payment schedule can be arranged by you and our cruise representative Diane. Diane has assured us that the payment schedule is very flexible and can be tailored to everyone’s needs. But, she cannot help you if you do not call her right away. To make your reservation, and get any questions answered, please contact: Diane Hockensmith at 800-365-2120 or email: [email protected].

“POINTS-POINTS-POINTS”
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE POINTS! Or is it?
By Bill Green, FASTRAK Media/PR.

Carnesville, GA (August 20^th) While many racers are watching their FASTRAK National Weekly points totals closely and struggling for every National Weekly point they can muster, several wily old veterans have something else in mind.

See, FASTRAK has a set number of races you must compete in to become eligible for its GRAND NATIONAL event at year’s end. Twelve is the magic number to qualify a driver for Grand Nationals competition. Remember, you must be a member of both the FASTRAK Weekly and FASTRAK Touring memberships to have both types of races count.

It’s not hard to make 12 races either way, plus FASTRAK has given most Regions the benefit of the doubt with its, “races may vary on a region by region basis for unforeseen circumstances” clause. Weekly points chasers have it fairly easy reaching twelve, if they’re trying to get to that special 705 National Weekly points total of 15 perfect races. That’s 15 races won, with a minimum of 12 cars present at each of those events.

Guys like Mike Pegher, Jr., of Wetford, PA, sitting atop the National Weekly points Championship and current runner-up, Max Blair from Centerville, PA are working the “more is always better” strategy right now. Only, it has taken Pegher, Jr. a total of 39 races as of August 16^th and he still needs 1 more win to have a full 15 wins with max points. Max Blair has managed to run 37 races during the same time, but sits 6 wins away from perfection.

While the Northern drivers have more races to choose from, the southern drivers seem to be more efficient on paper. Look at Lavonia, Georgia’s Brandon “Cornbread” Haley. He sits 3^rd, one point behind Blair, but has only run 24 races this season. Fellow southerner Parker Herring tows from Hartwell, GA and is currently 5^th in the National weekly points at 691 points, but he has only 22 races under his 2009 belt.

Now, it’s only fair to point out that David Scott, a fellow northern driver from Garland, PA has only run 27 races, to get into 4^th, between Haley and Herring. But, the most efficient driver may very well be young A.J. Diemel from Bonduel, WI, who may show up all the veterans and rookies alike, in the end. Diemel has amassed an amazing 7^th place points total of 685, with only 16 races run in 2009. WOW!

Looking throughout the top-25 in points you’ll see 7 of FASTRAK’s states represented. It breaks down with Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin represented by 5 drivers each. Followed by South Carolina’s 4; West Virginia has 3; Virginia has 2 and Missouri with 1. Now that’s just the Top-25, FASTRAK pays through the Top-50.

Now, to the wily veteran I spoke of earlier. If you’ve paid attention you know that the National Weekly points Championship is for $10,000 to win and pays through 50 positions. The Grand Nationals Championship at year’s end pays $30,000 to win and pays through 30 positions. Wythe Raceway & FASTRAK Racing have $10,000 up for grabs on September 6^th at the Pro Late Model Nationals and they’re paying $500 to start through 32 spots.

So, one lucky driver could win $50,000 in cash before Halloween. Do you think a rookie is planning on it, or a wily ole veteran racer who’s been paying attention and might even settle for $40,000, because he only has to run 12 races to qualify?

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers.

Become a partner today contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for 2009/2010 partnership packages or single event pricing.

CARNESVILLE, Ga. (Aug-19) The FASTRAK Racing Series has announced that the Sleep Inn in Wytheville, VA will once again serve as Host Hotel for race teams and race fans throughout the $10,000 To Win/$500 To Start ‘Pro Late Model Nationals’ September 4^th – 6th at Wythe Raceway in nearby Rural Retreat, VA. Sleep Inn is offering a discounted rate of just $59.99 per night for double occupancy accommodations.

This will be the 7^th consecutive event where the Wytheville Sleep Inn has been the “Official” Host Hotel for race fans as well as race teams participating in events at Fred Brown’s Wythe Raceway.

While this year’s edition of the ‘Pro Late Model Nationals’ marks the 6^th annual installment of one of the nation’s ‘Premiere’ racing events, Sleep Inn is quickly becoming somewhat of a staple in its own right, synonymous with FASTRAK Racing Series events in the Wytheville area.

In recent months, the Wytheville property has undergone an extensive remodeling to better serve guests. Amenities include Free Continental Breakfast, Wireless High Speed Internet Access, Free Coffee, and an onsite exercise facility.

Sleep Inn is just minutes away from Wythe Raceway. Additionally, ample parking is available on site for virtually any size hauler and a number of local eateries are located close by as well.

The $10,000 to win Pro Late Model Nationals at Wythe Raceway Sept 4-5-6 is quickly becoming one of the most ‘prestigious” dirt late model events in the nation.

In its 6^th year of competition 2009 will certainly be no different as a new ‘CHAMPIONS RING” and “OWNERS CUP” will be added this year. Just as if the $10,000 to win - $500 to start – starting 32 cars in itself wasn’t already enough.

The CHAMPIONS RING is a custom designed piece having the Wythe Raceway logo on one side and the FASTRAK Racing Series logo on the other.

The shank will also have the winners name tooled into the ring making it a ONE OF A KIND. Pro Late Model Nationals will be tooled into the area around the face of the ring along with CHAMPION and the year.

The ring is currently being designed, waiting only on the name of the winner of the 2009 event. The ring is being designed by the same company that also does Super Bowl Rings, NHRA and many NASCAR teams.

“I’m really excited about this ring” said Fred Brown owner of the Wythe Raceway. “Stan Lester of FASTRAK and I have worked very hard to make this event truly unique and the CHAMPIONS RING will just be an added benefit. Each ring will be one of a kind and should propel the Pro late Model Nationals into a one of a kind event”.

“The new OWNERS CUP should also be a great addition to the event. So many times we recognize the driver, but it seems as if we sometimes we forget the man that financed the team to begin with. Stan and I have been trying to come up with something for the team owner and this will be a great prize for someone to win”.

The event begins with an Open Practice on Friday Sept 4^th. Saturday Sept 5^th will host the qualifying and heat races with Sunday Sept 6^th as the B Mains and feature event. The feature event will be 80 laps with a pit stop on the front straight the half way point celebrating the speedways 40^th Anniversary.

FASTRAK rolls into Wythe with a hotly contested points battle in the Southern / Smokey Mtn. / Mid East Region between such stars as 'LIGHTIN' Lee Cooper Greer SC, 'HOLLYWOOD' David Smith Inman SC, Owen 'BIG O' Osteen Woodruff SC, 'ROLLS ROYCE' Royce Bray Hull GA 297,'MEAN' Gene Nasworthy Gray GA, Chris ’Man of Steele’ Steele York SC, Ron ‘The Bull’ Parker Lawndale NC, Donald ‘Alamance Rocket’ Bradsher Burlington NC, Wythe Champ Kenny Peeples Jr Rural Retreat VA, Hunter Peacock Gray Ga, Brandon 'CORNBREAD ' Haley Lavonia GA , Brian Connor Martinez GA, and a possible appearance by ‘Superman’ Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville Ga as he attempts to get in more FASTRAK touring event points to become eligible for the 2009 $30,000 FASTRAK Championship run that culminates at Wythe on October 23-15.

There will also be a HUGE DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION during intermission in the grandstands on Sunday night.

After the intermission the 32 car starting field will be introduced at the top of the Grand Stands as their machines are being pushed to the front straight by their teams.

The PRO LATE MODEL NATIONALS is an event you don’t want to miss both fans and drivers alike. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as this event is certain to be SOLD OUT!

The FASTRAK Racing Series has announced that the Sleep Inn in Wytheville, VA will once again serve as Host Hotel for race teams and race fans throughout the $10,000 To Win/$500 To Start ‘Pro Late Model Nationals’ September 4th – 6th at Wythe Raceway in nearby Rural Retreat, VA. Sleep Inn is offering a discounted rate of just $59.99 per night for double occupancy accommodations.

$100 Pole Award from Dunaway Racing Engines

“LIVE” on RaceCastLive.com at 7PM

Carnesville, GA (August 12^th) Modoc Speedway welcomes the FASTRAK Southeastern Touring Series this Friday, August 14^th, for a $2000 TO WIN event. All the Southern/Smokey Mts/Mid-East Region drivers are expected to be on hand as the FASTRAK Southeastern Tour only has a few events left.

Using the National event at Eldora as an optional event for the touring racers to replace their worst points finish in the FASTRAK Southeastern Touring Series standings, has shaken up the points race some.

David Smith is currently out front, but only 3 points in front of Lee Cooper, with Owen Osteen now in third, 7 points out of the lead. Smith and Lee both find themselves helped by the extra trip to Eldora, but everyone in the top-5, including Osteen, Royce Bray and Chris Steele, now know what they are up against.

Only two Southeastern Touring events are left to get points. Modoc Speedway this week could be a turning point for every one of the Regional Tour racers. Those in the hunt for an end of year money spot could see their hopes dashed or have an opportunity fall their way this weekend at Modoc, NC.

This weekend’s event will be broadcast “LIVE” on our RaceCastLive.com link, starting at 7PM. Please tune in if you cannot attend the event in person. FASTRAK will keep you advised on all the action on the track as well as a few interviews with drivers and information on upcoming events.

So fans as well as drivers will be entering this week’s FASTRAK Southeastern Touring event with great anticipation. Modoc Speedway will open their Pit Gate at 5PM, with the Grandstands following close behind at 5:30PM. Pit entry is $30, while a Grandstand ticket is still just $15.

Dunaway Racing Engines (DRE) has put up an extra $100 for the Pole Award, plus DRE will be giving away 6 hours of dyno time for some lucky drivers & teams. Details of the DRE Dyno Time Give-a-way will be given out at the track on race night.

Along with the super fast FASTRAK Southeastern Touring Series event, fans will see a “Powder Puff” race at the end of the night for the ladies. During intermission there will be the 1^st ever Modoc Golf Cart Challenge. Golf carts must be electric powered and the winner of the 3 lap event gets $50 first place prize money. Plus, the Super Street, Stock V-8, Super Stock 4 and Extreme 4 classes will be in action. No Limited Sportsman (Hobby) class this week. Tech starts at 6PM, Drivers Meetings at 7:30 and Racing at 8PM.

In the event mother nature continues her assault on north Georgia and southern South Carolina this weekend, fans, teams and drivers will be notified as soon as possible through the Modoc Speedway and FASTRAK Racing Series web sites as to the race plans, but arrangements have been made to run next Friday night, August 21^st if the weather does not cooperate this weekend. So stay tuned to FASTRAKRacing.com for updates.

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Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers.

Become a partner today, contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for 2009/2010 partnership packages or single event pricing.

The $10,000 to win Pro Late Model Nationals is quickly becoming one of the most ‘prestigious” dirt late model events in the nation. In its 6^th year of competition 2009 will certainly be no different as a new ‘CHAMPIONS RING” and “OWNERS CUP” will be added this year. Just as if the $10,000 to win - $500 to start – starting 32 cars in itself wasn’t already enough.

The CHAMPIONS RING is a custom designed piece having the Wythe Raceway logo on one side and the FASTRAK Racing Series logo on the other. The shank will also have the winners name tooled into the ring making it a ONE OF A KIND. Pro Late Model Nationals will be tooled into the area around the face of the ring along with CHAMPION and the year. The ring is currently being designed, waiting only on the name of the winner of the 2009 event. The ring is being designed by the same company that also does Super Bowl Rings, NHRA and many NASCAR teams.

There will be truly unique opportunities for the fans as well. One lucky fan by drawing will become the GRAND MARSHALL of the event waving the Green Flag on the initial start while another will have the opportunity to ride in the FASTRAK pace truck to begin the event during the 4 wide SALUTE TO THE FANS. There will also be a HUGE DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION during intermission in the grandstands on Sunday night. After the intermission the 32 car starting field will be introduced at the top of the Grand Stands as their machines are being pushed to the front straight by their teams.

The PRO LATE MODEL NATIONALS is an event you don’t want to miss both fans and drivers alike. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as this event is certain to be SOLD OUT!

www.fastrakracing.com

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers. Become a partner today, contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership packages or single event pricing.

Carnesville, GA (August 7^th) As the 2009 season gets into the final weeks of the Championship season, FASTRAK wants to thank all of the drivers, teams and fans who responded to our Banquet Cruise plans. Along with the positive response, there were some good questions raised which we have addressed, and as a result we have an even better cruise package than before.

FASTRAK & Carnival Cruises have announced a few changes to help in several areas. The Banquet Cruise will now have a better departure date, port location, better price and will impact fewer school days in the process.

FASTRAK drivers, teams and FANS, will depart out of Mobile, Alabama on the Carnival Ship “Fantasy” on January 21^st, 2010 for 4 days and 3 nights at sea. From Mobile, racers and fans will board for a 4PM Thursday launch. Friday will be at sea, and that evening, the FASTRAK 2009 Championship Awards Party will be held, with docking the next day at Cozumel, Mexico from 8AM-5PM Saturday. Sunday will be another day at sea, returning to Mobile at 8AM for the trip home.

Don’t miss out on FASTRAK’s unique Awards Banquet on board the Carnival Cruise ship Fantasy. You must call NOW as the date has been extended to August 25^th, to lock in a cabin and help you get the now NEW low rate of $240.59 per/person for the first two in an inside cabin, but drops to $163.59 for the 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th person in the same cabin. THESE PRICES INCLUDE ALL MEALS. You only pay for drinks and snacks away from meal servings. The cost of this low priced adventure can still be spread over the next several months and everything is completely refundable right up to November 20^th, 2009.

Your first payment is due at time of booking, and is only $50 per person, which needs to be done immediately. If your family or group needs one of the multiple sleep cabins, you will need to act quickly as those cabins go faster due to lower pricing. The next payment would normally be due by September 8^th, with the final installment completed by November 9^th, but a full payment schedule can be arranged by you and our cruise representative Diane. Diane has assured us that the payment schedule is very flexible and can be tailored to everyone’s needs. But, she cannot help you if you do not call her right away.

To make your reservation, and get any questions answered, please contact: Diane Hockensmith our Carnival Cruise Lines representative at 800-365-2120 or email: [email protected].

What a great way to celebrate your 2009 FASTRAK Racing season. This low cost, “FANTASY” Cruise is sure to delight the whole family, your car owners, your great sponsors and our loyal FASTRAK fans. All are welcome on board and if you’ve never cruised before, this one’s a must do, with all your racing friends.

Carnesville, GA (Aug-10) As was previously announced, this Saturday night’s event at Hartwell Speedway in Hartwell, GA has been cancelled. The FASTRAK Racing Series will be competing Friday night at Brian Stewarts, Modoc Speedway in Modoc SC. With the 2009 FASTRAK Racing Series Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mideast Touring Series winding down, Friday nights event at Modoc is shaping up to be a must see event .

Presently, David Smith of Inman SC is clinging to a slim 3 point lead over Greer SC.’s Lee Cooper, while Owen Osteen of Woodruff SC is just 4 markers behind Cooper. 2008 FASTRAK Racing Series GRAND NATIONALS Champion Royce Bray is within striking distance as well.

A glimpse at the Top 10 in the FASTRAK Racing Series Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East Touring Series points shows a points battle which is far from being over with just 3 events remaining in 2009. In fact, a less than stellar outing by either Smith, Cooper, Osteen or Bray could result in an overhaul at the top of the FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East points following Friday nights event at Modoc Speedway.

Friday night’s event at Modoc Speedway undoubtedly is shaping up to be a spectacular MUST SEE event.

FASTRAK Racing Series CRUISE UPDATE
FASTRAK & CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES RESPONDS TO RACES & FANS

Carnesville, GA (August 7^th) As the 2009 season gets into the final weeks of the Championship season, FASTRAK wants to thank all of the drivers, teams and fans whom responded to our Banquet Cruise plans. While most responses were positive some good questions were raised about missed school, transportation from airport to port and other minor issues.

After many hours of working to fix these concerns, FASTRAK & Carnival Cruises has announced a few slight changes to help in several areas. The Banquet Cruise will still happen, but a better departure date and location was arrived at.

FASTRAK drivers, teams and FANS, will depart out of Mobile, Alabama on the Carnival Ship “Fantasy” on January 21^st, 2010 for 4 days and 3 nights at sea. From Mobile, racers and fans will board for a 4PM Thursday launch. Friday will be at sea, during which the FASTRAK 2009 Championship Awards Party will happen, with docking at Cozumel, Mexico from 8AM-5PM Saturday. Sunday will be another day at sea, returning to Mobile at 8AM for the trip home.

Don’t get locked out of FASTRAK’s unique Awards Banquet on board the Carnival Cruise ship Fantasy. You must call NOW as the date has been extended to August 25^th, to lock in a cabin and help you get the now NEW low rate of $240.59 per/person for the first two in an inside cabin, but drops to $163.59 for the 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th person in the same cabin. ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED. You only pay for drinks and snacks away for meal servings. The cost of this low priced adventure can still be spread over the next several months and everything is completely refundable right up to November 20^th, 2009.

To make your reservation, and get any questions answered, please contact: Diane Hockensmith our Carnival Cruise Lines representative at 800-365-2120 or email: [email protected].

This NEW way of celebrating your FASTRAK Racing accomplishments, is sure to delight the whole family, your car owners, your great sponsors and our loyal FASTRAK fans. All are welcome on board and if you’ve never cruised before, this one’s a most do, with all your racing friends.

www.carnivalcruiselines.com

Carnesville, GA (Aug.5^th) The last visit from the FASTRAK GM Performance Racing Series into Modoc Speedway, SC in March, saw capacity crowds, great “edge of your seat racing” and Jonathon Davenport of Blairsville, GA taking the prize money. This visit will see a capacity grandstand and a packed pit area, as FASTRAK drivers scramble for those final sanctioned races on the schedule to complete their requirements for the $30,000 “GRAND NATIONALS” coming up in a few short months.

Modoc owner and promoter, Brian Stewart, talked about the return. “FASTRAK has a great show and they are quick to keep things moving in the pits”, said Stewart via phone Wednesday. “The car counts are always up and it’s a lot of quality people involved; from the officials, to the racers and even the fans that follow the series.”

Stewart plans on entertaining the fans to the maximum, adding a “Powder Puff” race to the show. Plus, fans will see Stock V-8, Limited Sportsman/Hobby and Super Stock 4 classes in the local portion of the show. Fans will love the extra events and should plan on being at the track early as work will allow, as last time there were some 4700 people in an over flowing grandstand seating area.

Local business, Dunaway Racing Engines has put up an extra $100 for the Pole Award, plus will give away six hours of engine dyno time to some lucky race driver(s). Details on the Dunaway Dyno Time will be given out at the track on race day.

Grandstand gate prices will be $15 for the FASTRAK event, with pit entry slightly higher. Gates will open at 5PM with the drivers meeting scheduled for 7:45 and racing starts at 8PM. Modoc has made the racing better, with its opening of the new second pit to track entrance. This allows cars to move on and off the track quicker, making for better shows for the fans and fewer late nights as well.

For more information on Modoc Speedway visit www.modocspeedway.com.

FASTRAK teams looking for lodging should call the Quality Inn direct at (706)-722-2224 to get their FASTRAK Rate of $52.99 on a large quality room. Located at 1455 Walton Way in northern Augusta, near the Medical Center & College, Quality Inn offers large rooms with FREE continental breakfast, featuring fresh-baked biscuits, traditional southern grits and gravy, fresh fruits, cereals, a variety of toasts, breads, pastries, juices, coffee and tea. Additional full-service amenities include the pool, free local calls, free tractor-trailer parking, free weekday newspapers and free coffee & fresh-baked cookies. In every room you’ll have a personal coffee maker, free coffee, cable/satellite TV, computer hook-up with high speed internet, room safe, iron & ironing board, microwave, refrigerator and hair dryer.

Carnesville, GA (Aug 3^rd) After the dust settled and some smoke cleared at Eldora Speedway on one of FASATRAK’s closest finishes in its short history, Shannon Buckingham was awarded the win and the $5000 check in the GM Performance Parts FASTRAK “Chassis Challenge” 50, when it was determined that Chris Brindle of Chatsworth, GA had an illegal carburetor spacer on his car.

In true never give up fashion, Brindle had tracked down Buckingham at the checkered flag and was declared the winner by less than a yard. But, as Brindle crossed under the final flag, he had to maneuver to avoid the last of lapped traffic and set off a chain of events that would see his car being towed from turn one, back toward victory lane.

The young Brindle appeared in victory lane without his 38c machine and as the crowd was informed of his win, they erupted in a frenzy of applause and screams for the show both drivers had put on. Little did Brindle know that some 45 minutes later, his fantastic finish would be erased by the carburetor plate measurement?

Meanwhile, Shannon Buckingham found himself in the inner pit lane watching Brindle up on the Victory concrete, frustrated to have lost by so little on the track, but still being touted as the “Chassis Challenge” CUP winner for his car builder, Bloomquist Chassis. Buckingham was informed of the infraction, well after most of the crowd had exited, but still enjoyed taking the pictures and giving interviews to the remaining press and media present.

As for clarification on the ruling, in the FASTRAK 2009 Rules (online & handed out to every driver when becoming a FASTRAK member) it clearly states under CARBURETORS: *Any 750 CFM carb or smaller. Must have 1 11/16^th base plate maximum. No Exceptions. (measure with a no go) *Billet base plates may be used (.078 maximum).
604 1 inch carb spacer maximum (0 TOLERANCE)
602 2 inch carb spacer maximum (0 TOLERANCE).
*Please take time to check your plate with a gauge, not a tape measure. Spacer may not protrude into carb or intake at any point. . One gasket per surface. .070 maximum.
*No fuel injection, nitrous oxide or other type systems allowed.
*Two throttle springs strongly recommended!!
*Aerosol carbs are not legal.

The FASTRAK Racing Series maintains a high standard for our racers, their teams and our engine builders. Every effort is continually made to insure a equal and level playing field. FASTRAK will continue to maintain their high standard and welcomes drivers, teams and fan comments on FASTRAK at the local, regional and national level. Call the Corporate Offices in Carnesville, GA (678) 935-7304 to speak to one of our officials.

The Eldora Speedway visit also had other excitement and drama, much of which was provided by R.J. Otto. After qualifying, Otto was found to have titanium rotors on his front brakes. His qualifying time was disallowed and Otto set about the task of finding different rotors for the car. He missed his heat race, but managed to set the issue straight with help from fellow drivers and crews.

Otto literally drove out of the turn one track grid opening and tagged on to the tail of Consi #2 during the one to go to green signal. He amazingly and crowd cheeringly, work his way into the top 4 transfers and then in the GM Performance Parts FASTRAK “Chassis Challenge” 50, continued his driving clinic, coming from 23^rd starting spot to 14^th.

The Official GM Performance Parts FASTRAK “Chassis Challenge” 50 Finish

1. Shannon Buckingham
2. Kenny Peeples Jr.
3. Lee Cooper
4. Dan Karalagas
5. Mike Pegher
6. David Scott
7. David Watts
8. Josh Holtgraver
9. Joe Reuter
10. Gary Knollinger
11. Joe Martin
12. Tom Schirnhofer
13. David Smith
14. R.J. Otto
15. Steve Cooke
16. Roger Wing
17. Tom Krankel
18. Randy Shuman
19. Joel Prosser
20. Jeremy Hines
21. Daniel Angelicchio
22. Whiteny McQueary
23. William Thomas
24. Chip Brindle - DQ'd

Carnesville, GA (Jul-29) This weekend as the FASTRAK Racing Series “Chassis Challenge” heads into Eldora Speedway for our regular web-cast broadcast on www.RaceCastLive.com, we will be joined Race Cast Live regular, D.C. Bash & his BAS Race Night crew. BAS has worked their magic, getting the Eldora event Simulcast “LIVE” on Eagle 99.1 FM covering from Toledo to Cleveland and Eagle 93.7 FM blanketing North Central Ohio down to Columbus. Teams can tune their rig radios to either of those FM stations and listen to the race build while on the road.

FASTRAK wishes to apologies to its loyal RaceCastLive.com fans and assure them we have gotten the FASTRAK web-cast corrected the issues experienced at Friendship & Wythe race tracks during our Race Cast Live broadcast and is ready for this BIG race weekend.

FASTRAK Racing Series made the announcement in early 2009, that Saturday Night Late Model races would be broadcast live from Eldora Speedway via the internet.

In a first for the FASTRAK Racing Series last fall, all 4 nights of the 2008 GRAND NATIONALS were broadcast live via the World Wide Web. The response was tremendous in the following weeks and has built a loyal following since those early weeks.

In the weeks leading up to the FASTRAK Racing Series first event for 2009, the Modoc 100 at Modoc Speedway on March 6^th & 7^th, the flow of telephone calls into the FASTRAK Racing Series National Headquarters increased steadily as race fans were inquiring as to whether or not the event would be broadcast. Ultimately, even with the event being broadcast live, the FASTRAK Racing Series Modoc 100 rewrote the Modoc Speedway record books by setting an all time attendance mark never before seen in the rich 25 year history of Modoc Speedway.

“The FASTRAK Racing Series has always made a concerted effort to remain steadfast in staying true to the core ‘driver and fan friendly’ values by which the Series was founded on” said FASTRAK Founder Stan Lester. “We’re always looking for innovative and creative ways in which we can enhance the FASTRAK experience for our race fans. It seems wherever we go, we attract new fans and we have created a way in which every race fan can follow the series. While this medium is relatively new to us, we hope fans understand we’ll have hiccups, but will do everything in our power to broadcast “LIVE” every lap of every race. We hope this continues to transcend into bigger and better things well before the conclusion of the FASTRAK Racing Series 2009 season”.

Keep up with all the racing action - from who’s quickest in practice, FASTRAK Qualifying, heat races, last chance races and the FASTRAK Racing Series Late Model “Chassis Challenge”$5000 To Win 50 Lap A Main event; all “LIVE” from ELDORA Speedway this Saturday Night at 7 pm.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers. Become a partner today, contact FASTRAK at 678-935-7304 for partnership packages or single event pricing.

FASTRAK DOUBLEHEADER – OSTEEN & BUCKINGHAM IN VICTORY LANE

NIGHT-1

ROYCE BRAY CRUISES TO FRIENDSHIP WIN

Elkins, NC (July24) FASTRAK visited Friendship Speedway for the first of a two night North Carolina/Virginia doubleheader and fans watched Royce Bray sweep fast time, then win the 40 lap feature from the pole. The clean sweep closed up the points race for the FASTRAK Touring Pros, with Owen Osteen remaining on top by only6 points over the hard charging Royce Bray. David Smith fell to third, only 8 points from Osteen and Lee Cooper closed the Top-4 spread to only 15 points.

The first green flag start saw the #23 of Tom Roberts get up-side-down at the flag stand after contact with the turn 4 wall. Robert’s was fine, but the car was damaged and could not return. After the fuel spill was burned off the front stretch, racing was single fill with a few cautions for spinning cars the rest of the way.

In victory lane Bray praised the car and fans. “I had a great car for the conditions and I have to thank the fans for their support.”

Finishing behind Bray were, Donald Brasher, Lee Cooper, Brian Conner and Kent Peckman rounding out the Top-5.

FEATURE OFFICIAL FINISH

1.) Royce Bray

2.) Donald Brasher

3.) Lee cooper

4.) Brian Conner

5.) Kent Peeples

6.) Chris Steele

7.) David Smith

8.) Owen Osteen

9.) Steven Cooke

10.) Chase McCormick

11.) Walker Arther

12.) Chris cheeks

13.) Steven Akins

14.) Noel Tucker

15.) Gene Nasworthy

16.) Ryan Atkins

17.) Hunter Peacock

18.) David Watts

19.) Kenny Peeples

20.) Timbo Mangum

21.) Brandon Umberger

22.) Mitchell Coble

23.) Brian Nance

24.) Ted Roberts

NIGHT-2

WYTHE RACEWAY SEES SHANNON BUCKINGHAM IN VICTORY LANE

Rural Retreat, VA (July 25^th) The stars and cars of the FASTRAK Racing Series really put on a show at Wythe Raceway on Saturday night. Mother Nature slowed the evening’s main event, but she could not deter the famous Wythe Raceway crowd, as nearly 1000 sat out the delay. The fans that stayed, enjoyed 2-4-1 hot dogs & burgers from compliments of Wythe Speedway owner, Fred Brown, plus an autograph session with many of the top FASTRAK drivers.

When the action restarted, they watched Shannon Buckingham of Morristown, TN take the Rusty Wallace Toyota sponsored car to victory lane and hold the $3000 check high over head.

The extra water Mother Nature put on the track worked well for the drivers in the end, but really thinned out the 2500 plus fans, when it rolled in, just after 9 PM. Behind Buckingham would be a wild battle for all 40 laps that saw Brandon Umberger go second in front of Lee Cooper. They were followed by David Smith and Donald Bradsher to round out the top 5. Chris Steele and Hunter Peacock put on a show as they came for 18^th and 16^th respectively, to finish with Steele 6^th and Peacock 7^th. The top-10 had point’s leader Owen Osteen in 8^th, Bobby Mays 9th and Vic Chandler in 10^th.

Next week FASTRAK travels to New Weston, OH for the 2^nd Annual FASTRAK “Chassis Challenge” at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway.

FEATURE OFFICIAL FINISH

1.) Shannon Buckingham

2.) Brandon Umberger

3.) Lee Cooper

4.) David Smith

5.) Donald Bradsher

6.) Chris Steele

7.) Hunter Peacock

8.) Owen Osteen

9.) Bobby Mays

10.) Victor Chandler

11.) Phil Gann

12.) Tam Tampon

13.) Steve Hendren

14.) Barry Arnold

15.) Gene Masworthy

16.) Chad Hale

17.) Royce Bray

18.) Ryan Atkins

19.) John Broce Jr

20.) Gary Ball

21.) Kenny Peeples JR

22.) Chase McCormick

23.) Jensen Ford

24.) David Watts

FASTRAK Announces Unique & Exciting 2009 Championship Awards Banquet

The FASTRAK National Championship Banquet will be held in January of 2010, but will be on board the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation. Carnival Cruise Lines offered up an amazingly creative and cost effective vacation that will serve as both; Banquet and winter get-a-way.

Because we will need to book well in advance, in order to get the best prices and accommodate all who wish to attend, we need to start immediately preparing and need a response from everyone as soon as possible. To make the expense of a cruise, as easy to handle as possible, the cost will be broken down into several easy to handle payments as listed below.

THE CRUISE: Aboard the Carnival Sensation you will depart from Port Canaveral, FL at 4PM on Sunday, January 24, 2010 visiting Freeport on Monday, Nassau on Tuesday and spending the day at sea on Wednesday, returning to Port Canaveral Thursday at 7AM. This 4 night cruise will include everything found under the Port Canaveral (Orlando) 4-Day, Jan-24^th departure, at www.carnivalcruiselines.com. On the cruise day page, click on: Ship: Carnival Sensation, for a list of amenities onboard the ship. Carnival Sensation is a family fun ship, with its new Water-Works Water Park on board and Camp Carnival for the 2 to 11 year old, junior race fans.

THE PRICE: For our racers and race teams, inside cabins begin at $301.67 per person, based on double occupancy. That means two people paid per cabin. Upgrades are available to several different levels of accommodations; ask for information when you call to book. There’s a $45 difference between an inside and outside cabin per person. Carnival Cruise Lines has agreed to take payment in installments, in order to ease the payment of the trip for everyone. The First Payment of $50 per person is due at the time of booking, which needs to be immediately, but no later than August 5^th. The Second Payment of $100 per person will be due by September 12^th. The Third & Final Payment will be due by November 13^th. All payments are fully refundable up until, Tuesday, November 24^th.

Please note that these are not absolute dates for installments. It is just a suggested schedule to make it easier for everyone. The initial deposit, (First Payment) is the most important, in order to insure the prices that have been quoted. Reservations will be accepted after the above dates as long as there are cabins available.

In case you have never cruised before, Carnival Cruise Lines, has simplified the cruise gratuities nightmare, by using a flat-rate for the steward’s and stewardess’ whom serve you onboard the ship. That charge is additional and is $40/person for the trip. This will be added to your onboard account, unless you prefer to prepay.

Contact information: To make your reservation, make payments, or get any questions answered, please contact: Diane Hockensmith at 800-365-2120 or email: [email protected].

We hope this will be a lot of fun, a little different and become an annual trip to reward our FASTRAK Teams & Drivers. Please let Mary Kay Combes at FASTRAK know if you have any additional questions after speaking with Diane. Time is of the essence here, so please call Diane as soon as possible to start the process and secure your room. The FASTRAK Champions Banquet will be on board, the exact date will be announced as soon as possible. ENJOY, your cruise!

Gaffney, SC (July 11th) Owen Osteen used a different line through turns one and two at Cherokee Super Speedway to take the $5000 victory check and add to his 2009 Touring Points run for the Championship. After last week’s FASTRAK event at Hartwell, Owen Osteen was looking for a better finish than 14th, upside down and on his roofless roll cage. He got his wish as he held the oversized first place check over his head on Cherokee’s front stretch.

Thirty-seven cars signed in for the one day event, with the traveling pros watching out for many veteran and young gun locals. Qualifying saw Brandon “Cornbread” Haley go quick time at 16.844 seconds. He was followed closely by 13 year old Zach Mitchell at 17.020, Ron Parker at 17.088, Timbo Mangum at 17.177 and Owen Osteen rounded out the Top-6 lock-in at 17.17.233.

The 4-Wide Salute to The Fans, was just forming up when the #57 of young Zach Mitchell slowed on the back stretch and stopped. The trailing cars were unsure what to do and finally pulled around but a 3 Wide Salute was completed while Mitchell was pushed to turn two’s track entrance and the crew righted the problem. Mitchell was directed to the rear of the field and managed an exciting run back through the field to a respectable ninth place finish.

Entering turn one on the initial start, the 24 car field found room for three and four wide racing off turn two and spent most of the night with someone two or three wide throughout the field. The fans were holding their breath at every restart and were not disappointed at any time. Haley lead the first 27 laps, as Osteen worked his way toward the front, one car at a time. Haley survived restarts on laps; 5, for a spinning Phillip Seifert; 14, for contact between the #22 of Joey Phillips and #19M of Bobby Mays; and on lap 18 when the #W87 driven by Billy Thompson spun after slight contact with Johnny Pursley Jr.

Haley started to pull away from the pack and had a comfortable lead by the halfway signal. Osteen figured out a better line through turns one and two, reeling in the leader slowly and catching him on lap 26, but making the high-side pass through three and four to take the lead on lap-28.

Haley caught a break when the #71 of point’s provisional starter of Gene Nasworthy had a flat and brought out the caution on lap-33. Getting the #57back up to the leader, but Osteen managed to pull away by half a straight by lap-36, only to have the normally mistake free veteran Royce Bray spin in turn four. This restart looked like Osteen would again pull away, but he only managed eight or so car lengths, before it looked like Harley was reeling him back in ever so slightly. In the end, Osteen hung on for the win with a spring out of its bucket and changing the handling of the car.

His win was possible and worth the effort put into the recovery from the broken wheel and flip at Hartwell by his crew.

“I have to thank my crew, they worked their tails off after Hartwell,” said Osteen when ask after the race. “I have to thank my Dad, Doug Osteen for the choice of tires tonight. I have to thank my brother, Justin Osteen; he’s my main sponsor that gets me to the races. My wife, Beth, my family and you race fans are great, as well as thank my guys, Benji Goodwin, David Wilson, & Ricky Lambert. Plus, I need to thank, Cherokee Speedway and FASTRAK’s Stan Lester for giving us a place to race and have this much fun.”

Final Official Finish: (50 Laps)
1. 20-Owen Osteen
2. 51-Brandon Haley (TOP GUN AWARD) ($100 from FASTRAK)
3. 01-Travis Pennington
4. 9-John Pursley
5. 57c-Lee Cooper
6. 116-David Smith
7. 8-Ron Parker
8. w87-Billy Thompson
9. 57m-Zach Mitchell
10. 2s-Chris Steele (HARD CHARGER, 23rd to 10th) ($100 from Kenny Lamb Racing Engines)
11. d1-Douglas Davis
12. 54-Larry Timms
13. 17c-Steve Cooke
14. 1-Brent Dixon
15. 21-Royce Bray
16. c21-Brian Conner
17. 71-Gene Nasworthy (Points Provisional)
18. 25-Matt Long
19. 22-Joey Phillips
20. t1-Timbo Mangum
21. 38c-Chip Brindle
22. 09-Johnny Pursley Jr
23. 19m-Bobby Mays
24. 51s-Phillip Seifert

Non-Qualifiers Race (5-Laps)
1. 22s-Bill Straight ($200)
2. 2-Tucker Wood ($150)
3. 12b-Blake Bentley ($100)

Non-Qualifiers Prizes
Carburetor ($1000)- #12p-Hunter Peacock
2 Goodyear Tires ($260)- #114-Chris Cantrell
1 Goodyear Tire ($130)- #111-Steve Phillips
FASTRAK Tee ($20)- #2-Tucker Woods
FASTRAK Hat ($15) - #22s-Bill Straight

NOTE: Due to lack of participation, non-qualifier races and sponsored give-a-ways will be reconsidered for future races. Watch for more on these subjects in coming days.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Vicci Apparel, RaceCeiver, Schoenfeld Headers, VP Racing Fuels, OldMansGarage.com, Mastersbilt Race Cars, Team GRT, T.N.T.Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, and Beyea Headers.

**Become a partner today, contact Ashley Milford at 678-935-7304 for annual partnership packages or single event pricing.

*THE FASTRAK DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES is based on the GM crate engine program using both the 602 and 604 engine types. All teams utilize Goodyear Racing Tires as the “spec tire” allowing team’s tremendous savings in both engine and tire expense. The National Championship of the FASTRAK RACING SERIES is one of the largest in the United States, with 12 Regions, involving drivers from 32 states.

FASTRAK CITY CHEVROLET NC/SC LATE MODEL FINALS SET FOR CHEROKEE SPEEDWAY

Carnesville, GA (July 7^th) FASTRAK Racing Series teams will collide with the hometown boys at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC on July 11^th in the FASTRAK City Chevrolet NC/SC Late Model Finals. Drivers will be doing battle for a second $5000 pay day in July, with touring pro driver Royce Bray, looking to pad his team’s bank account by $10,000 in only an eight day span, but local drivers have other ideas.

“The racers I’ve talked to about it,” said Cherokee Speedway announcer, Kevin Ray, “are looking forward to battling the touring regulars to prove that they’re as good as or maybe a little better than them on their own home turf. This should be a great event with a packed house and clear skies.”

Royce Bray, winner of the “Firecracker 50” at Hartwell this past weekend knows what it’s like to take a $5000 pay check to the bank. Cherokee Speedway regulars like Douglas Davis, John Pursley, and Johnny Pursley Jr will be looking for their opportunity to stand in victory lane with the oversized check this weekend, denying any touring driver the chance.

“The locals are well versed in how their track changes with the wind, moisture, or number of laps run throughout a night of racing,” stated Bill Green, FASTRAK Media spokesman. “While the racers that tour with the series are equally well versed in adapting quickly to the changes they feel happening through the seat of their pants. Simply put, the touring guys learn to anticipate changes, the regulars plan for change.”

FASTRAK will once again be offering $5 OFF coupons at local Gaffney, SC merchant locations.

“In these tough economic times, we have tried to keep the racing families and fans in mind,” stated FASTRAK Founder, Stan Lester. “It’s tough to make ends meet, so we’ve teamed up with Cherokee Speedway to offer a special discount to race fans looking to save a little and enjoy a great night of racing entertainment.”

Touring series regular’s verses Cherokee Speedway locals! Who will hit the perfect combination on their set up for this Mid-July dash for cash that is the City Chevrolet NC/SC Late Model Finals? That literally is the five thousand dollar question that fans will get answered when they pack the Cherokee Speedway grandstand to witness the battle between the locals and touring pros, this Saturday night, July 11th.

For directions or information about Cherokee Speedway, visit www.Cherokee-Speedway.com or call the track at 864-489-1969 or 864-505-9199. FASTRAK Racing Series information can be found at www.FasTrakRacing.com , or by calling the Corporate Offices at 678-935-7304

We’ll See You At The Races!

Carnesville, GA (July 6^th) FASTRAK’s mid-summer 4^th of July topless “Firecracker 100” visit to Hartwell Speedway, saw veteran driver Royce Bray better a 32 car entry list, to win the $5000 first prize.

When ask about his win, Royce Bray said, “I was already hoping for no more cautions. Then Osteen rolled it in turn-4 and I thought, OH, NO! But, my hard tires held on for the finish. I thought for sure we might see another caution after his flip, but we didn’t. If we didn’t set a record for cautions, it sure felt like it.”

The day started at the Hartwell McDonalds at 1PM with local radio station WLHR-92.1 entertaining customers as they visited with FASTRAK drivers and teams during the autograph session that kicked-off the day. Then at 3pm, the haulers and FASTRAK Late Models paraded through the streets of Hartwell in the first annual “FASTRAK Late Model Parade.” The race car haulers followed their respective cars along the route and then loaded the high powered machines back up for the ride to Hartwell Speedway

Back at the track, qualifying saw local standout, “Cornbread” Haley, go 17.352 to best the field. He was followed closely by eventual race winner Bray at 17.514, Parker Herring at 17.541, and Owen Osteen at 17.587. Rounding out the top-6 to get locked into the A-main were Hunter Peacock and Chris Steele. Completing the preliminary action would be three heat races with Brian Conner, Larry Timms, and David Smith taking wins. B-main action saw Ron Parker and Lee Cooper take the wins.

Fans were treated to a very different sight as they were able to watch the drivers sawing on the wheel as this “Top-Less” event had the late models without their usual roofs in place. So everyone got a Birdseye view of the effort put forth by the drivers to pilot these machines in close quarters racing.

The 4-wide-salute to the fans had everyone on their feet and from the drop of the green, the battling was on. Haley won the race to lead lap one and held on for 36 laps, until Bray got by to lead lap 37. Several cautions would keep the field bunched up, but Bray remained out front. The excitement was raised to maximum when Owen Osteen’s car, running 3rd, hit a hole in turn 4, knocking his wheel off and causing him to flip onto his top-less roll cage. Osteen exited the car uninjured and had to settle for 14^th finishing position as only 3 laps remained.

The restart Bray was dreading was executed perfectly and he held on for his first Touring Series victory of 2009. Adding another win for maximum points to his 2009 National Points total has Bray poised to contend for the FASTRAK National Weekly Points Championship.

FASTRAK’s next Touring Series event stop will be Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, NC on July 11^th. That will be another $5000 to win event and will start to really tighten up the totals at the top of the National Touring point’s page.

For more information on FASTRAK events contact the corporate office at 678-935-7304. For information on Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, NC visit www.Cherokee-Speedway.com or call the speedway at 864-489-1969 or 864-505-9199.

TESTS SHOW FASTRAK’S NEW 550 SPEC ENGINE PERFORMS BEST WITH VP113!

SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 2, 2009) The FASTRAK Crate Dirt Late Model Racing Series is justifiably proud of its new 550 Spec Engine, designed for limited late models and sprint cars. They also recognize the performance of their new engine is dependent in large part on racing fuel, a performance part as critical as pistons or connecting rods. That’s why they took great pains to identify the fuel most likely to yield optimum performance, a search that ended with VP113, from VP Racing Fuels.

“VP113 was a key component in generating the 550 Hp and 500 ft lbs of torque that enable this engine to compete with steel head engines costing three times as much,” said Stan Lester, President of FASTRAK. “Given our focus on cost containment, VP113 fits perfectly in our program. VP has engineered this fuel to generate power and provide detonation protection comparable to the 114 octane fuels of other fuel companies, but for a price comparable to standard 110 octane fuels.”

“Because VP113 is oxygenated to street gas levels, it makes up to 2% more power than competitive 110 octane fuels, with gains of 3-4% in engine applications with poor or marginal fuel vaporization qualities,” said Freddie Turza, VP’s Technical Consultant for Circle Track Engines. “Because of its superior vaporization qualities, VP113 will improve throttle response over any competitive 110 fuel. Due to its oxygenation, it will have to run richer, requiring a slight tuning change including an increase in jet size. This increased fuel flow effectively adds 2-3 numbers to its standard ASTM octane rating, providing even more on-track protection against detonation.”

“Racers will also find their engines running cooler as VP113 helps suppress engine operating temperatures, an important factor in longer races or harsh conditions,” Turza added. “Compared to hard parts, VP113 is the most cost-effective performance part you can buy in terms of performance gains and extended engine life.”

VP has long been the fuel of choice for crate late models, with VP’s Motorsport 109 unleaded fuel powering numerous FASTRAK champions since its inception. With leaded VP113 now complementing unleaded MS109, VP has fuels to get the best performance out of virtually any crate engine application.

VP Racing Fuels is a contingency sponsor of FASTRAK’s Southeastern U.S. Touring Region, as well as Official Fuel of UMP DIRTcar, World of Outlaws Late Model Series and many other series.

In addition to fuels, VP’s product line includes performance chemicals, specialty lubricants and traction compounds–each designed to produce the most power and best performance in their respective racing applications. More information can be obtained from VP’s website – vpracingfuels.com.

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Contacts:

FASTRAK

Stan Lester, 678-935-7304; [email protected]

VP Racing Fuels

Freddie Turza, 302-521-1767; [email protected]

Steve Scheidker, 210-635-7744; [email protected]

Steve Scheidker
Executive Director-Marketing & Communications
VP Racing Fuels
PO Box 47878
San Antonio, TX 78265
T) 210.635.7744
F) 210.635.8314

FASTRAK $33,000 SC-GA Double Header July 3-4 Featuring "Topless" Race Cars

The FASTRAK Racing Series Touring Division makes its way back the Modoc Speedway this coming Friday night July 3rd. This will be the first time in over three years the series will be "TOPLESS".

Always a great show for the fans, the TOPLESS view is incredible as fans can see drivers working the steering wheels making their way around the speedway. "The last time the FASTRAK Touring Series was here we broke ALL the attendance records" said speedway owner Brian Stewart. "Cars were parked for two miles down the highway waiting to get in so I would suggest fans get here as early as possible to make sure they have a good seat. This bunch of race car drivers puts on one of the best shows in the country. Then TOPLESS along with that, its sure to be a great Friday night of racing at Modoc Speedway".

"Brian Stewart has worked hard at Modoc Speedway to promote the track" stated FASTRAK Founder Stan Lester. "He keeps something going all the time making Modoc a big success. I look forward to seeing these car topless again".

Owen Osteen, Woodruff SC native has made it atop the FASTRAK Touring Series Points for the first time in his life. Osteen barely holds the point margin with 167 points. Lawndale NC driver Ron "The Bull" Parker is close behind with 158. 2008 FASTRAK $50,000 Champion Royce Bray of Hull is currently in third position with 156 and David Smith of Inman SC currently in forth with 153. Lee Cooper was atop of the points chase until an incident between he and Parker at Wythe Raceway last month and unfortunately Cooper didn't make it to Princeton WV the next day, thereby currently fifth in points with 144. Cooper not out of it by any means, as he is the first two time winner of the Touring points taking it in 2006 and 2008 is certain to make a comeback.

There will also be a big fireworks display on hand that night to 'bring in' the forth of July spectacular. FASTRAK will host a driver autograph session and bring the drivers in from the grandstand side as they are announced. The traditional FASTRAK '4 wide salute to the fans' will take place as the 40 lap main gets underway.

Gates open 4 pm More info at :

www.fastrakracing.com www.modocspeedway.com

The very next night the late model series heads to Hartwell Speedway (GA) for a $5000 to win historic event as it will be the first time the series has been there.

FASTRAK CURRENT TOURING POINTS:

20 Owen Osteen Woodruff SC 167
8P Ron Parker Lawndale NC 158
21 Royce Bray Hull GA 156
116 David Smith Inman SC 153
57 Lee Cooper Greer SC 144
49 Jonathan Davenport Blairsville GA 138
93 Donald Bradsher Alamance NC 127
22 Kenny Peeples Jr Rural Retreat VA 125
71 Gene Nasworthy Gray GA 123
2 Chris Steele York SC 121
6 David Watts Buchanan VA 90
87 Walker Arthur Forest VA 78
87 Ross Bailes Blacksburg SC 71
12 Hunter Pea**** Gray Ga 69
C21 Brian Connor Martinez GA 66
50 Shanon Buckingham Morristown TN 66
09 Mike Garrett Murrayville GA 62
51 Brandon Haley Lavonia GA 61
88 Vic Chandler Weaverville NC 61
114 Chris Cantrell Chester SC 53
4U2 Albert Cosnahan Metter, GA 48
44 Colt Smith Woodruff SC 47
54 Larry Timms Hodges SC 46
2x John C Henderson Aiken SC 43
T1 Timbo Mangum Lancaster SC 41
83 Jensen Ford Piney Flatts TN 35
2x Jacob France Mt.Juliet TN 33
999 Travis Blackwell Lyman SC 33
z21 Zach Weathers Appling GA 33
1 Wayne Hughes Beaver WV 32
31 Anthony Meadows Rural Retreat VA 29
21x Bob Robertson Evans GA 26
4 Danny Sanders Athens GA 22
57 Johnnie Tucker Jr Grovetown Ga 22
8 Rodney Peters Social Circle GA 22
17C Steve Cooke Mt Airy NC 22
28 Greg Pilgrim Central SC 21
24 Jimmy Schlitz Hickory NC 15
12 Bentley Blake Duncan SC 11
27k Brian Kennersley Blairsville GA 11
32 Bubba Russell Comer GA 11
3 Ernest Steifle Piedmont NC 11
27 Jeff Fortner Vidalia Ga 11
28 Jesse Helton Rogersville TN 11
20 John Stamper Mt. Airy NC 11
10 Matthew Turner Dawsonville GA 11
8B Steven Banal Mooresville NC 11
4t4 Travis Leake Enoree SC 11
22 William Thomas Phenix City AL 11

Like in the ‘days of old’ FASTRAK brings something back to its founder’s hometown of Hartwell GA. The fast growing late model sanctioning group will treat race fans and Hartwell citizens to the first ever “Fourth of July Parade Of Late Models.” After holding a driver autograph session at Hartwell’s McDonalds, from 1:00 – 3:00PM on the Fourth of July, the high powered FASTRAK Late Models will proceed in “parade” fashion through the city of Hartwell GA, along US Highway 29.

Remember the days when a racing series would come to a local track and the cars would be displayed everywhere in town? Then as they readied themselves for the race event, the cars would parade through town on the open trailers, leading everyone to the local track. Well history is about to be repeated in the city of Hartwell. Not only will history be made as the cars roll right through the streets of down town Hartwell, but again that night as Hartwell Speedway host its first ever FASTRAK Racing Series event.

“I think it’s a great idea,” stated Hartwell Police Chief Cecil Reno. “I think anything, with the economy the way it is now, anything that will draw people to our city is great and racing has been with this community for a long time.”

Not on trailers, not on or in their beautiful haulers, but on the streets, rumbling pure racing horsepower from the city limit signs to downtown marquees. Moving approximately 1 mile through the city, escorted by local Hartwell GA police patrols, the race cars will move from McDonalds to the Bells parking lot. The FASTRAK Late Models will immediately be followed through the streets by the race haulers, as they parade themselves along in this hopefully annual event. Sure to be a ‘site to see’ this parade down US Highway 29 is destined to be remembered as historic, on this 4th of July weekend.

“What an incredible opportunity for the fans in the area and all the race teams,” stated FASTRAK Founder and north Georgia native, Stan Lester. “I have wanted to do this since we started this business in 2003. I am so proud that in the entire United States, my home town of Hartwell is the first to do this. I am really excited, anticipating the sight of those dirt late models parading through town.”

Hartwell Speedway owner, Marty Lance had this to say about FASTRAK’s Late Model Parade. “I believe this will be bigger than our Carolina Clash event or even Ray Cook’s Southern National’s Tour visit. We’re ready and hope to impress the community.”

The FASTRAK dirt late model racing series is based in nearby Carnesville GA. In only its sixth year of business, FASTRAK has become a formidable force in the nation by becoming the “WORLDS FASTEST GROWING RACING SERIES.”

“We hope the race fans and even non-race fans alike, will come out and support the entire event. From the autograph session at McDonalds to the parade and then on to Hartwell Speedway and the nights huge fireworks show. Fastrak wants the people in this area to know this is their racing series. This company may be based in Carnesville, GA, but the support of local tracks, racers and the fans have helped make us one of the largest auto racing sanctioning bodies in the country.” Lester continued. “We want the fans to be proud of us. We want them to know we appreciate them and we would love to have their support for their racing series.”

After the historic parade, Marty Lance’s Hartwell Speedway will roar to life with a night of exciting racing and fireworks that are sure to keep the fans talking for days to come. Grandstand admission will be only $15 with a FASTRAK $5-OFF Coupon. Fans will find these special coupons at many Hart and Franklin County business locations. Also race fans are reminded to listen to Lake Hartwell radio, WLHR-92.1FM for the latest information on what’s happening at the track this Holiday weekend.

Carnesville, GA (May-20) This weekend as the FASTRAK Racing Series travels to Lowe’s, Wythe Raceway, and Princeton Raceway in successive days, the FASTRAK Racing Series announced today that all three events which make up the $33,000 FASTRAK Late Model Shoot-Out Triple Header this weekend will be broadcast live. In a first for the FASTRAK Racing Series last fall, all 4 nights of the 2008 GRAND NATIONALS were broadcast live via the World Wide Web. Since that time, a flood of calls have been received at the FASTRAK Racing Series National Headquarters in Carnesville, GA from race fans as well as family members of competitors unable to attend events interested in following the racing action. “While we have broadcast three of the four FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East Touring Series events held so far in 2009, without exception, the number of phone calls we’ve received about this weekend’s three events is unprecedented” said FASTRAK Founder and CEO Stan Lester.

Keep up with all the racing action from Lowe’s, Wythe Raceway, and Princeton Raceway, LIVE as it happens throughout the weekend beginning at 8 p m EDT Friday, and 7 pm EDT Saturday, and Sunday nights.

*Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include; Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Schoenfeld Headers, Vicci Apparel, RACEceiver, Old Mans Garage, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis, GRT Racing Chassis, MK-Direct, VP Fuels, Beyea Headers,

CARNESVILLE, Ga. (May-19) The FASTRAK Racing Series has announced that the Sleep Inn in Wytheville, VA will once again serve as Host Hotel for race teams and race fans throughout both the Wythe Raceway and Princeton Raceway portions of this weekend’s $33,000 FASTRAK Late Model Shoot-Out triple header weekend. Sleep Inn is offering a discounted rate of $65.00 per night for double occupancy accommodations. Ample parking is available on site for virtually any size hauler. A number of local eateries are located close by.

*Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include;Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Schoenfeld Headers, Vicci Apparel, RACEceiver, Old Mans Garage, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis, GRT Racing Chassis, MK-Direct, VP Fuels, Beyea Headers,

FASTRAK Racing Series & Super Late Models ‘Showdown at The Gap’ Set For April 25

Feature Events For Both

TWO $3,000 To Win Feature Events

Carnesville, GA(Apr-13) The FASTRAK Racing Series announced today that Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN will again be hosting the FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown at The Gap’ on April 25. With FASTRAK Race Promotions promoting the event, race fans will be treated to feature events for both the FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East Touring Series Late Models as well as local Super Late Models. Both events will be $3000 To Win events. “I’m really excited about the Late Model Showdown at The Gap as it will cater to fans of both the FASTRAK Racing Series and fans of Super Late Models” said FASTRAK Founder and CEO Stan Lester. “With the level of competition we’ve already seen in the first two FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn./Mid East Touring events this year, the addition of the Super Late Models to the schedule of events should prove to be a special night of racing fans don’t want to miss. Last year, the FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown’ was held in June and the night had something for everyone. The grandstands were virtually filled to capacity and we would have been hard pressed to fit many more teams in the pit area. Last year there were a combined 70 Late Models on hand for the FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown at the Gap’. We’ve increased both purses this year where the winner of each feature will collect $3000 which could well raise the bar on the kind of racing fans can expect to see on the track”.

“I know a strong contingent of FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series drivers will be on hand and I believe we’ll see all the top Super Late Model competitors in the east Tennessee region on hand again this year for the twin $3000 To Win events.

FASTRAK Race Promotions will be distributing $5.00 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION Coupons available at retail locations throughout the area in the days leading up to the ‘FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown at The Gap’

If the 2009 installment of the FASTRAK ‘Late Model Showdown at The Gap’ rivals what race fans were treated to in 2008, this is one event you don’t want to miss.

The FASTRAK Racing Series also announced that an Open Practice will be held at the Speedway on Friday April 24 open to all race teams planning to compete on Saturday.

FASTRAK Late Model Showdown at The Gap April 25

Grandstand Admission: $18.00 (Be sure to look for $5.00 OFF General Admission Coupons at retail locations throughout the area)

Pit Admission: 35.00

Addition Information To Come

FASTRAK Racing Series

678-935-7304

www.fastrakracing.com

*Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include;Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Schoenfeld Headers, Vicci Apparel, RACEceiver, Old Mans Garage.com, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis, GRT Racing Chassis, MK-Direct, VP Fuels, Beyea Headers,

FASTRAK Racing Series

Hammerdown Rolls Out Red Carpet for FASTRAK Event April 18th

Red Springs, NC

Carnesville, GA (Apr-7) As a result of the amount of interest seen to date by both race teams and race fans, the FASTRAK Racing Series in conjunction with Hammerdown Speedway, announced today details of reduced lodging rates at the Ramada Inn & Suites in Lumberton, NC as well details outlining the FASTRAK Racing Series autograph session that will take place on Saturday morning April 18 at the Lumberton, NC K-Mart where both FASTRAK Racing Series drivers and FASTRAK Late Models will be on hand. As has already been announced, Hammerdown Speedway will have $5.00 OFF General Admission coupons available at retail locations throughout the area as well in the days leading up to the inaugural FASTRAK Racing Series visit to Hammerdown Speedway on April 18th. Additionally, the Ramada Inn is joining forces with it’s on site restaurant Adezio’s and awarding $250 to the FASTRAK Racing Series team traveling the furthest and staying at the Lumberton, NC Ramada property, entering the FASTRAK Racing Series Hammerdown 50. In addition to the $250 Lumberton Ramada Inn & Adezio’s Restaurant Long Haul Award, it is expected additional awards will follow.

To better accommodate race fans as well as race teams visiting Hammerdown, the Ramada Inn & Suites in Lumberton is offering a reduced rate of just $48.95 for double occupancy rooms. In addition, a limited number of junior suites are available which feature two double beds and two sofa beds in each at the reduced rate of just 68.95. Information on how to make reservations appears below.

On Saturday morning the K-Mart located at 2750 N Roberts Ave in Lumberton will be hosting a FASTRAK Racing Series Autograph Session benfrom 10:30 to 12:30 where race teams set to compete later in the day at Hammerdown Speedway will be on hand allowing race fans in the area unfamiliar with the FASTRAK Racing Series the rare opportunity to meet drivers and see FASTRAK Late Models up close for the very first time. In addition, free pizza will be provided by Little Caesars Pizza.

Hammerdown will be hosting an open practice on Friday April 17 for all divisions. Track owner Michael Weeks promises ample track time to visiting FASTRAK Racing Series teams on hand preparing for the FASTRAK Racing Series Hammerdown 50 on Saturday.

$250 Ramada Inn & Adezio’s Restaurant Long Haul Award

Ramada Inn & Suites

3608 Kahn Dr.

Lumberton, NC

910-738-8261

****When making reservations use code ‘FASTRAK’ to receive reduced rates below

Double Occupancy; $48.95+tax

Junior Suites; 68.95+tax

FASTRAK Racing Series Autograph Session w/FASTRAK Late Models on display

K-Mart

2750 N Roberts Ave

Lumberton, NC

***Free pizza provided by Little Caesars Pizza

*Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include;Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Schoenfeld Headers, Vicci Apparel, RACEceiver, Old Mans Garage.com, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis, GRT Racing Chassis, MK-Direct, VP Fuels, Beyea Headers,

Carnesville, GA (Feb-18) With a slumping economy which currently portrays an appearance perhaps not seen in two generations, the FASTRAK Racing Series announced today its plans to increase the payout in the FASTRAK National Weekly Championship. In 2008, the inaugural year of its namesake, the FASTRAK Racing Series City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship, the top 30 in the year end points were rewarded. 2009 will see an increase in the national point fund whereby an additional 20 race teams will be recognized and rewarded for being amongst the 50 best Late Model drivers in country. Entering the final weekend of competition in 2008, an astounding 38 drivers were still in contention for the FASTRAK Racing Series City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship in what can certainly be described as the most competitive series in the country. FASTRAK Northeast driver Max Blair captured the 2008 championship by a mere two points over Craig Bartz, representing the FASTRAK Great Lakes Region in a battle that went down to the last day of the 2008 season. After the last checkered flag flew on September 30, 2008 the top 30 paying positions in the final point standings revealed a separation of only 45 points between Blair and FASTRAK Southeast/Smoky Mtn/Mideast Region campaigner Matt Long.

A deeper look at the final point standings for the 2008 FASTRAK Racing Series City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship shows a margin of just 67 points over the top 50 drivers. In fact, prior to the second to last weekend of 2008, 75 drivers were still within striking distance. Granted, a lot of “this” depended on “that” akin to the NFL prior to playoff time, but when one does the math, the numbers tell the story.

As 1.6 million race fans attending FASTRAK Racing Series events in 2008 can attest, one thing is certain, no “chase for the championship” needed here to spice things up.

With the recent announcements of new tracks and additional regions from Florida to Wyoming under the FASTRAK Racing Series banner and the prospect of more prior to the opening of the 2009 season, the $10,000 to win FASTRAK Racing Series City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship could well become the new standard. With a championship which pays down 50 positions, it is THE ultimate driver’s championship where virtually ANY driver at ANY track has an opportunity to be among the nation’s 50 best, a distinction, given how competitive the FASTRAK Racing Series has become, is well deserved.

Remember the premise behind the IROC Series? 25 or so equally prepared cars. It was a novel idea at the time.

In the FASTRAK Racing Series where everyone is competing with the same GM Performance Parts power plant under the hood on the same Goodyear Tire compounds, the FASTRAK Racing Series City Chevrolet National Weekly Championship battle in 2009 will be an IROC Series of sorts, but on dirt, with a field of competitors numbering in the hundreds, all vying for the same thing; earning the distinction of being one of the 50 best Late Model drivers in the nation in the most competitive championship battle on the planet and the ultimate prize-

*Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include;Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Schoenfeld Headers, Vicci Apparel, RACEceiver, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis, MK-Direct

Carnesville, GA (Feb-13)With the outpouring of interest from as far away as Iowa and Missouri for the FASTRAK Racing Series ‘Modoc 100’March 6 &7, the signature ‘FASTRAK Racing Series Bonus Feature’ has been added to the weekends scheduled of events.

In late July of 2008 The FASTRAK Racing Series kicked off what has virtually become a staple event at every venue the FASTRAK Southeast/Smoky Mtn./Mideast Touring Series travels to. The ‘FASTRAK Racing Series Bonus Feature’ has become popular amongst drivers and fans alike. Different from the FASTRAK Racing Series Last Chance Race where drivers compete for the final starting positions in the weekend’s main event, the ‘FASTRAK Racing Series Bonus Feature’ is a paid feature for drivers not making the main event. Since its inception, the FASTRAK Racing Series Bonus Feature has featured some of the most intense racing seen in 2008.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include;Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, Modern Chevrolet, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Duralite Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis,Goliath Racing Chassis, MK-Direct

Carnesville, GA (Feb-4) The FASTRAK Racing Series announced today the birth of a new Region encompassing the panhandle of Florida. The newly formed ‘Panhandle Region’ of the FASTRAK Racing Series is set to race in 2009 at Billy Hoovers ‘Southern Raceway’ in Milton, FL and Devon Jones ‘Northwest Florida Speedway’ in Blackman, FL. Both venues will be weekly sanctioned throughout the 2009 racing campaign. In addition, competitors at both tracks will have a great opportunity to challenge teams across the country for the $10,000 that will go to the 2009 FASTRAK Racing Series City Chevrolet National Weekly Champion as Northwest Florida Speedway will race on Friday nights and Southern Raceway will host competitors on Saturday nights.

In addition to FASTRAK sanctioning in 2009, The FASTRAK Racing Series and both tracks are currently working on Touring Events which will include a Friday night $2600 to win event at Northwest Florida Speedway followed by a Saturday night $4400 to win event at Southern Raceway. With $7000 up for grabs should the same driver take both wins, race fans can expect to see the kind of competitive racing the FASTRAK Racing Series has become known for.

Also in the works, after the FASTRAK Racing Series GRAND NATIONALS are over in October, Southern Raceway will be hosting the $10,000 To Win 2009 "Winternationals" November 19th-21st which will close out the FASTRAK Racing Series 2009 racing schedule.

Northwest Florida Speedway, located just outside Crestview Fla. near Blackman (formally known as Blackman Motor Speedway), is a 3/8 mile semi banked oval which has seen a number of changes over the course of the off season in preparation of the 2009 season and its partnership with the FASTRAK

Racing Series. Perhaps the largest project underway is the enhancements to the racing surface itself.

The track now has equal 200 foot radius turns with 150 foot straights both front and back. Banking has been increased in the turns where the guardrail has been removed, replaced by a tapered run off area. At both ends of the speedway. The speedway should be fast, offering multiple grooves all the way around the 3/8 mile layout.

At Northwest Florida Speedway, open practice is set for the weekend of Feb. 27& 28 with the season tentatively set to open on March 20th.

Southern Raceway is located approximately 30 minutes east of Northwest Florida Speedway just outside of Milton, FL. The racer friendly Southern Raceway has a large pit area for competitors featuring the availability of water and electricity in 100 of the available pit stalls. In addition, Southern Raceway has a camping area in close proximity of the track where individual electric hook ups are available as well. Just as accommodating on the grandstand side of the track, Southern Raceway caters to its fans with restaurant quality concessions and family pricing in addition to a large fenced play area for children on a level rarely seen at racetracks today. It’s no wonder why Southern Raceway saw an average of 1500 fans in 2008 for its regular Saturday Night racing schedule.

Southern Raceway will have open practice on Saturday Feb 14. Another open practice is slated for all classes on Feb 28 with the 2009 set to begin on March 7.

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include;Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Schoenfeld Headers, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, MK-Direct

1	88 - VIC CHANDLER
2	54T - LARRY TIMMS
3	57 - LEE COOPER
4	54B - BRANDON UMBERGER
5	999 - TRAVIS BLACKWELL
6	2 - CHRIS STEELE
7	K22 - KENNY PEEPLES
8	50 - SHANNON BUCKINGHAM
9	93 - DONALD BRASHER
10	15A - BARRY ARNOLD
11	8P - RON PARKER
12	21 - ROYCE BRAY
13	2D - DALE BALL
14	16B - DANIEL BAGGERLY
15	11C - TREVOR CREGGER
16	12P - HUNTER PEACOCK
17	20 - OWEN OSTEEN
18	25 - MATT LONG
19	2X - ANTHONY WHITE
20	7ii - JERRY BROYLES

1	6 - DAVID WATTS
2	83 - JENSON FORD
3	45 - PHIL GANN
4	38C - CHIP BRINDLE
5	44W - JOHN BROCE JR
6	29H - STEVE HENDREN
7	51 - CHAD HALE
8	38X - WHITNEY McQUEARY
9	9 - RYAN ATKINS
10	17C - STEVE COOKE
11	8S - TOMMY SCHIRNHOFER JR
12	T1 - TIMBO MANGUM
13	0 - GENE NASWORTHY
14	11S - DAVID SMITH
15	29E - JAKE EATON
16	1 - R.J. OTTO
17	7 - CLINTON COOK
18	H19 - JOHN HARRELL
19	421 - ANTHONY SANDERS
20	300 - BILL TESH
21	97S - JOEY STEELE
22	24T - TIM BYRD
23	19B - JAY SCHLUETER
24	25J - CHAD JUSTICE
25	24 - JIMMY SCHILTZ
26	38 - KEVIN COLSTON
27	3B - GARY BALL
28	34 - CODY McMAHAN
29	28 - AARON BARLEY
30	20S - JOHN STAMPER
31	29 - TONY PARKS
32	444 - BRIAN LIGON
33	62 - RANDY SHUMAN
34	21T - TOM TOPHAM

300	Bill Tesh / Germantown, NC
51h	Brandon Haley / Lavonia, GA
54b	Brandon Umberger / Rural Retreat, VA
51	Chad Hale / Wytheville, VA
11	Clinton Cook / Raford, VA
16b	Daniel Baggerly / Unk
11	David Smith / Inman, SC
93	Donald Bradsher / Burlington, NC
3b	Gary Ball / Sumerville, GA
17	Gene Nasworthy / Gray, GA
12	Hunter Peacock / Gray, GA
83	Jensen Ford / Piney Flatts, TN
24	Jimmy Schiltz / Hickory, NC
44w	John Broce, Jr / Falls Mills, VA
k22	Kenny Peeples, Jr / Rural Retreat, VA
54t	Larry Timms / Hodges, SC
57	Lee Cooper / Woodruff, SC
25	Matt Long / Concord, NC
45	Phil Gann / Mayodan, NC
8	Ron Parker / Lawndale, NC
9a	Ryan Atkins / Mt. Airy, NC
77	Scott Agee / Christianburg, VA
21	Tam Topham / Wytheville, VA
8s	Tommy Schirnhofer / Pittsburg, PA
07	Trevor Agee / Christianburg, VA

Car#	Name	ST
58	A.J. Diemel	WI
1W	Aaron Wickershiem	WI
47	Adam Konrad	WY
84	Andrew Wylie	PA
15A	Barry Arnold	VA
22	Bill Thomas	PA
5jr	Billy James	MO
12	Blake Bentley	SC
5	Bob Kish	NY
19	Bobby Mays	TN
B1D	Bobby Powell	PA
51	Brandon Haley	GA
54B	Brandon Umberger	VA
3	Brett Swedberg	WI
00H	Brian Booher	PA
C21	Brian Connors	GA
27K	Brian Kinnersley	GA
444	Brian Ligon	GA
X10	Brian Rush	WV
69	Bryan Force	PA
26	Bryan Salisbury	PA
32	Bubba Russell	GA
2	Bud Watson	OH
27	Butch Lambert	PA
6M	Carl McKinney	PA
88	Chad Green	WV
51	Chad Hale	VA
29	Chad Strandlien	WY
24	Charlie Walker	SC
114	Chris Cantrell	SC
118	Chris Cape	GA
68	Chris Force	PA
2	Chris Steele	SC
32	Cody Hardesty	MD
2	Dale Ball	TN
1	Dan Karalagas	PA
27w	Dan Wanta	WI
14	Daniel Angelicchio	PA
8	Daniel Hill	WV
7	Danny Allen	WY
4	Danny Sanders	GA
1	Dave Fieber	WI
31	Dave Gorrell	WV
100	David Scott	PA
116	David Smith	SC
6	David Watts	VA
17L	Dennis Lunger	PA
16	Dereck Frank	NY
87	Derek Doll	WV
23	Derek Rogers	WV
55	Erin Wood	SD
43X	Garrett Mott	PA
88	Garry Sisson	PA
38K	Gary Knollinger Jr	WV
71	Gene Nasworthy	GA
05	Grant Jordan	GA
40N	Greg Nordlund	WY
28	Greg Pilgrim	SC
20B	Jacob Black	MO
29E	Jake Eaton	VA
135	Jamie Brown	NY
J19	Jason Fosnaught	PA
11	Jeff Curtin	WI
80m	Jeff McGhee	MO
7W	Jeff Wickersham	WI
83	Jensen Ford	TN
72	Jerry Broyles	TN
14	Jim Frank	NY
71	Jim Long	OH
71	Jimmy Maness	GA
74	Jody Farmer	GA
55	Joe Martin	PA
20	Joe Reuter	WI
7B	Joel Bennett	WI
77	Joel Prosser	WV
44W	John Broce Jr	VA
9	John Pursley Jr	SC
8W	John Smith	WY
48	John Watson	OH
57	Johnnie Tucker Jr	GA
95	Jonathan Mills	WV
18	Jonathan Taylor	GA
10	Joseph Joiner	FL
38	Josh Double	OH
27	Justin Hirt	WI
21C	Kenny Collins	GA
K22	Kenny Peeples Jr	VA
57	Kyle Thomas	WV
Z17	Kyle Zimmerman	PA
54	Larry Timms	SC
57	Lee Cooper	SC
45	Les Lyon	PA
5	M. J. McBride	WI
25	Matt Long	NC
111	Max Blair	PA
21	Mike Allen	WV
5	Mike Blose	PA
6	Mike Faykus	WV
C9	Mike Garrett	GA
1C	Mike Pegher Jr	PA
4B	Nate Beacham	WY
17B	Nicholas Black	MO
20	Owen Osteen	SC
117	Parker Herring	GA
53L	Roger Laughlin	PA
8P	Ron Parker	NC
6	Ronnie Mosely Jr	SC
87	Ross Bailes	SC
21	Royce Bray	GA
6	Scott Lewis	WI
68B	Shane Bambarger	OH
2	Shane Hitt	WV
50	Shanon Buckingham	TN
1J	Shawn Jett	WV
114	Stephen Segars	GA
18	Steve Adkins Jr	WV
17C	Steve Cooke	NC
3H	Steve Hollabaugh	PA
24	Steven Jernigan	FL
21	Tam Topham	VA
25	Teddy Johnson	WV
24	Tim Byrd	TN
1	Timbo Mangum	SC
C4	Toby Smith	WY
42	Todd Casper	WI
98	Tom Copland	OH
8s	Tommy Schirnofer	PA
1F	Tommy Snyder Jr	PA
999	Travis Blackwell	SC
11	Troy Shields	PA
88	Victor Chandler	NC
50	Wade Manning	WY
Z21	Zach Weathers	GA
57	Zack Mitchell	SC