February 8

FSCR

Beers set to defend Speedweeks Modified Championship

by David Kerper, Horwith Racing

NORTHAMPTON, Pa. -- NASCAR Modified Driver Eric Beers and the Horwith Racing Team #9 Modified are heading to Florida to defend the teams 2004 Modified Championship at the high-banked, lightning-fast asphalt oval situated about 20 miles south of Daytona. The team has stout power in the motor provided by RPM Engines in Lehighton and the fuel to feed the motor from Sunoco Race Fuels. Castle Products has stepped up this year to provide the team the needed supplies to get the Race Car in the Championship hunt.

The races at New Smyrna Speedway are the prelude to the 2005 season that will put Eric Beers into a legendary NASCAR Modified Ride. Eric is joining forces with Boehler Racing from MA. Boehler Racing has won six Modified Championships including two with defending NASCAR Modified Champion, Tony Hirschman. The #3 Ole' Blue NASCAR Modified Car finished the 2004 NASCAR Campaign third in points.

“It is hard to step into a new ride, especially the seat of such a legendary modified,” said Beers, who is more than up for the task. “I follow in the footsteps of many great drivers. I am honored to have the opportunity to drive this car for this championship-caliber team and I will do my best to continue the winning tradition.”

The Pennsylvania driver has found much success in the Race of Champions Tour as well as at the local short tracks. His prowess has come on the short tracks having recorded Modified track championships at Pocono Mountain, Evergreen and Mahoning Valley Speedways. He has racked up an impressive list of accolades throughout his short-track racing career including winning the 2004 Sunoco Race of Champions, the largest and most prestigious race for the NASCAR Modifieds. On weekends not conflicting with the Whelan NASCAR Modified Tour expect to see Eric Beers at the Sunoco Race of Champions tour events.

Stayed tuned to www.ericbeers.com for results from Florida and 2005 schedule and results.



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