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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
September 21st, 2015

Jake Griffin Teams with Vatterott College & Ken Schrader Racing

Quincy, Illinois (09/21/15) – 16-year-old, Jake Griffin is eagerly preparing for the 11th Annual Summit Racing Equipment UMP Modified Mania Dirt Nationals at Tri City Speedway (Pontoon Beach, Illinois), where he will team with Ken Schrader Racing and Vatterott College to compete in all three Modified events.

“This is a really exciting opportunity,” Griffin said with a smile. “The folks with Vatterott College have been big supporters of my racing program, especially in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and Ken Schrader is a hero of mine. To get to pilot one of his race cars is a true honor.”

Griffin will pilot the Federated Auto Parts #9 Vatterott College/Impressive Chassis Modified in the 11th Annual Summit Racing Equipment UMP Modified Mania Dirt Nationals at Tri City Speedway on September 24th-26th. Thursday’s event pays $3,000-to-win, while Friday posts a $4,000 top prize, and Saturday rewards the victor with a $5,000 check. The mega-event traditionally attracts a star-studded field of competitors to the Gundaker-owned, 3/8 mile oval. For more information on the event, please visit www.TriCitySpeedway.net .

In addition to sponsoring Griffin, Vatterott College will be the presenting sponsor of Friday night’s racing program.

Vatterott College is a vocational school specializing in Automotive, Trades, Medical, Business, Technology, and Legal professions. For more information on Vatterott College, please visit www.Vatterott.edu .

Last weekend Jake competed in the NASCAR Pro Late Model division at Lebanon I-44 Speedway (Lebanon, Missouri), where he qualified 2nd fastest before winning the fast dash. After starting 14th on the grid for the Salute to 75 and turning some of the fastest laps of the event he advanced to a 4th place finish despite only one caution flag in the 75 lap finale. Griffin crossed the finish line behind race winner, Kyle Donahue, Mike Slone, and JC Newell. Full results from the event are available at www.i44Speedway.net .

For more information on Jake Griffin Racing, please visit www.JakeGriffin.net .

For Immediate Release
Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
September 22nd, 2015

Todd Morrow Racing Designs Decals to Benefit Jeff Smith

Chattanooga, Tennessee (09/22/15) – Todd Morrow Racing is doing their part to help fellow racer, Jeff Smith in his time of need. The Dalton, Georgia racer suffered a fractured vertebrae in his neck after a flip at I-75 Motor Speedway (Sweetwater, Tennessee) in a Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series event on Friday, August 14th, 2015. He will be in a halo for three months as he continues to recover.

Smith is self-employed and racing helps pay the bills. To help alleviate the medical bills and the loss of income Todd Morrow Racing has designed decals that have been sold over the past few weeks and will continue to be sold at upcoming events.

“None of us want to think about getting hurt, but it’s always a possibility, when we climb into the driver’s seat,” said Morrow. “My heart goes out to Jeff along with his wife, Samantha, and his kids, Carli and Nick. As a result our team wanted to do something to lend a helping hand.”

Per the request of Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series director, Mike Vaughn, Morrow’s wife, Kathie designed a special decal that is being sold to raise money.

Per the request of William and Alexis Thomas the decals will next be available this weekend, September 24th-27th, at registration for the 37th Annual Alabama State Championships at East Alabama Motor Speedway (Phenix City, Alabama). In addition Duck River Raceway Park (Wheel, Tennessee), race director, David Earl Gentry requested decals for this Saturday’s United Crate Racing Association (UCRA) event. They will be sold in the grandstands and the pits. A minimum donation of $5 is requested.
Several tracks and series have already collected money including I-75 Motor Speedway, Boyd’s Speedway, Duck River Raceway Park, East Alabama Motor Speedway, the NeSmith Late Model Series, and the United Crate Racing Alliance.

“The racing world is one big family, and this is the least we can do to lend a helping hand,” commented Todd Morrow. “I just hope that Jeff gets well soon and can rejoin us on the track. Until then we will do everything we can to help him and his family during this trying time.”

Todd Morrow Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors, which include A-Plus Collision Center, Allen's Pools LLC, COR Suspension Technology, A-1 Towing & Service Center, Tommy Pope Construction, A&K Transport, Andy Dill Trucking, Old Man's Garage, CRS Starters and Alternators, Performance Masters Incorporated, Coulter Racecars and Parts, Stealth Racing Carburetors, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Todd Morrow Racing, please visit the official team website at www.ToddMorrowRacing.com and also follow the team on social media at www.facebook.com/toddmorrowracing and www.twitter.com/toddmorrowt1 .