Friesen Exudes Confidence Despite Cancelation Of Wednesday’s ‘Happy Hour’ Practice At NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLI
Canadian Star Will Bid For Record-Tying Third Consecutive Victory In VP Small Engine Fuels 200
SYRACUSE, NY – Oct. 3, 2012 – By Kevin Kovac/DIRTcar Racing P.R. – Stewart Friesen is ready to chase history during NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLI at the one-mile New York State Fairgrounds.
The cancelation of Wednesday afternoon’s ‘Happy Hour’ practice session due to wet conditions didn’t dampen the positive outlook of the 29-year-old star from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., who will bid to become just the second driver to win three consecutive editions of the prestigious DIRTcar big-block Modified VP Small Engine Fuels 200.
“It would’ve been nice to get some laps today, but we’ve been good here the last two years and we’ve got the same team, all the same stuff and all the right pieces,” said Friesen, who now resides in Sprakers, N.Y. “We have a good setup and we have a good gameplan for this place. That takes a lot of ‘what-ifs’ out of it.
“It’s nice to have the confidence that we’re not gonna be searching for speed when we do get on the track.” (more…)
Orlando FL. 10-3-12 – ” We are please to make a final announcement of the sponsors that will help us at this years event. The Joey Coulter Charity 200 Race Weekend is presented by Aaron’s, Blackwater Integration of Lakeland and Florida Suncoast Unclaimed Freight Sales of Tampa. These are the major sponsors of the entire weekend. Florida Suncoast Unclaimed Freight Sales, decided to step up to the event sponsorship to help fill a gap when a major committed sponsor pulled out.
WAYCROSS, GA (October 2, 2012) – The 2012 season for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has produced another exciting year of racing as the season winds down to the final events of the year in October. The series will again visit two tracks that have been on the schedule every year since the series was formed in 2005. This weekend’s events will take place on Saturday Night, October 6th for the “Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout” in Woodstock, GA and Sunday Night, October 7th for the “Rome Rumble” at Rome Speedway in Rome, GA.
CARTERSVILLE, GA – The red hot 2012 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division $20,000 Championship battle returns to Greenville Speedway in Greenville, MS this Friday night and Saturday night for the $5,000-to-win 60-lap 6th Annual Gumbo Nationals. Just 18 points separate the top two drivers in the point standings with two races left in the season.
Clermont, IN (September 30, 2012) – On a bright sunny fall afternoon at CRA’s MEP Fall Brawl 2012 presented by Ultra Cool Brake Fans one driver lead 85 of 100 laps and did not win, in another race a driver lead 56 of 100 laps, and did not win, while two drivers lead over 90% of the laps in their races on their way to win. The day also had two of the CRA divisions Season Championships decided, one lead grew slightly and one lead changed hands in a very tight battle.
Jim Rouse, BRP Media (10-1-12) Ocala, FL – As October starts we start the final run with our Scorpion Racing Products Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks, Barfield Law Group Mini Stocks, and Rent-N-Roll Gladiators. Points mean everything but there’s plenty of glory to go around with them.
HUNTSVILLE, AL (September 30, 2012)—Randy Weaver wants a third win at Talladega!
Hendersonville, NC (10/1/12) –With time running out for the 2012 racing season, UARA-STARS have turned up the heat for the final three event of the season. Having the top four championship contenders finish in the top four of the last event, things are getting tense as they travel to Anderson Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 6th.
Bassett’s flawless performance was a perfect reflection of his rookie season. He adds the pressure to Swaim by only being 93 points behind him in the points standings. Rayhall has really stepped up his game during the second half of the season. His two wins and consistent top finishes have placed him third in championship points.