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PASS South Travels to South Boston This Weekend for the Final Time in 2012

Charlotte, NC 8/14/12– This weekend marks the third and final time this season the PASS South super late model series makes their way to “America’s Hometown Track”; South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Virginia. The first trip in March was marred by rain after a Friday afternoon practice session, followed by a June 9^th event that saw young Landon Cling, driving for Brad Keselowski Racing, pick up his first career super late model win. This weekend’sSouthern Virginia 150 has all the potential to produce another first time series winner, but more importantly it could be one of the final times championship contenders race against one another with minimal outside influx as the season schedule hits the fall months of 2012.

The series last outing at Orange County Speedway really shook the championship points battle up a bit as current leader Kyle Grissom scored his third win of 2012, while Brandon Ward, who has been Grissom’s main challenger this season, failed to finish due to a mechanical issues. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-14T23:36:17-04:00August 14th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Pro All Stars Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Schedule Announced for 2012 All American 400 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Charlotte, NC 8/7/12– Officials from the Pro All Stars Series and Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tennessee are proud to announce the event schedule for the 2012 All American 400 weekend October 4^th-6^th. The historic 400 lap event around the 5/8^th mile track will pay $22,000 to the winner with each lap paying $20 to the leader making it possible for a driver to win a total of $30,000. The three day event is breathing new life into the historic event that has been on the shelves for the last several years due to the uncertainty of the race track. Now with the racetrack secure for the immediate future officials from all parties involved are excited about race teams across the country making plans to race the All American 400 once again in 2012.

“We are excited to announce this schedule for the All American 400 on whats shaping up to be one of the biggest short track races in the country in 2012. I’ve spoke with teams from around the country that plan on making the trip to Nashville for the All American 400, and they seem to be just as excited as we are to be bringing this race back to the short track spotlight,” said Tom Mayberry, president of the Pro All Stars Series. “We didn’t want to draw this event out for a week like some big events do because that cost everyone extra money and time. It’s a three day show with some good support racing, but there’s also time to get away from the track before the big race and enjoy what the city of Nashville has to offer for all the families in attendance as well.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-08T03:37:31-04:00August 8th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Pro All Stars Series, Racing News|Comments Off

Kyle Grissom Wins Rain Shortened PASS South Southern Sizzler 150 in Route to Third Win of 2012

Charlotte, NC 7/30/12– Kyle Grissom was declared the winner of the PASS South Southern Sizzler 150 at the Orange County Speedway Saturday night when rain showers moved in on the 3/8^th mile track with just five laps remaining picking up his third series win of 2012. Grissom took the lead down the back stretch from the fourth starting position and never looked back leading all 145 laps of green flag racing.

“We had a real good car here this weekend at Orange County and it showed. Greg Marlowe has really worked hard on this car to get as much speed out of it as possible so I have to say thanks to him,” stated Grissom in a rain soaked victory lane. “This is a big win for us when it comes to the points standings. I know the #62 team had some problems, so that will help us build a little gap but we can’t let up as we get ready for the next one at South Boston.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-07-30T17:19:52-04:00July 30th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Pro All Stars Series, Race Results|Comments Off

PASS South Southern Sizzler 150 at Orange County Speedway Always Lives Up to Expectations

Charlotte, NC 7/25/12– Over the last several seasons the 4/10^th mile oval located in the tiny town of Rougemont, North Carolina, deemed the Orange County Speedway, has hosted two PASS South Series super late model events a year. The first normally comes early in the season schedule during mid spring time, and the second during the middle ofNorth Carolina’s sweltering summer time heat and humidity. Both events are known to produce some of the best racing all season, but round two at theNorth Carolina track, appropriately named the Southern Sizzler 150, always has that extra bit of flare or excitement to it that draws additional fans in the stands and cars in the pits.

Just like years past, the 2012 version of the Southern Sizzler 150 has high expectations of a strong car count with plenty of new faces set to do battle with the series regulars all in amidst a tight championship points battle.NamesPASSSouth fans don’t know such as Bill Catania (Winston-Salem,NC), Scott Hensley (Kannapolis,NC), Van Knill (Mooresville,NC), and Randy Gentry (Easley,SC) have all filed entries for the event with hopes of stealing the show from series regulars. (more…)

By Scott|2012-07-26T04:12:26-04:00July 26th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Pro All Stars Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off