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July 24th, 2013

Howard Moore Scores First Career Sprint Car Victory with Riverside Triumph

Memphis, Tennessee (07/24/13) – Saturday night was a career outing for 16-year-old, Howard Moore as he raced to his first-ever Sprint Car triumph with a feature win at Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas) in a COMP Cams Interstate Cup event.

For the second straight week a solid field of 26 entries registered for battle at the historic 1/4 mile oval, and a heat race win locked Moore into the pole position for the finale with Dalton Davis joining him on the front row. At the drop of the green flag Moore jumped to the lead, and never looked back as he went on to lead every lap of the feature in his #23 Stinson's Industrial/Maxim/Wesmar Racing Engine Sprinter! He was followed across the finish line by Davis, Brad Bowden, Lee Sowell, and Tim Crawley.

"I can't thank everyone enough for their support, this just all seems unreal to get my first win," said an elated Moore. "I have to thank all of the people and sponsors, who helped me get here, as well as my family and fans for always cheering me on. This new Maxim Chassis was just awesome tonight!"

Howard is currently second to A.G. Rains in the latest COMP Cams Interstate Trophy Cup Series.

Full results from the program are available at www.RiversideInternationalSpeedway.com .

Moore will continue his pursuit of the COMP Cams Interstate Trophy Cup Series this Saturday, July 27th with a trip to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas). For more information on the event, please visit www.I-30Speedway.com .

Howard would like to thank all of his sponsors including RaceDaySponsor.com, Senter Farms, Ronnie's Hot Rods, Dynamic Electric, Ti22 Performance Incorporated, ROCKHARD Powder Coating, Wesmar Racing Engines, MoMo's Racing Engines, Star Auto Sales, Spanky's Customs and Hot Rods, MotorStands.com, Hernando Dental Group, Stinson Industrial, William & Dovie Huckaby, MyChronTom, Engler Injection, Xtreme Race Graphics, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.
Howard Moore is always looking for new sponsors and marketing partners. For more information, please visit www.HowardMooreRacing.com .

For the latest news, updates, and other information regarding Howard Moore, please point your browsers to www.HowardMooreRacing.com .

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July 24th, 2013

Rodney Sanders Sweeps Silver Dollar Nationals; WMDTC Next

Happy, Texas (07/24/13) - Rodney Sanders enjoyed a wildly successful weekend during the 3rd Annual Silver Dollar Nationals at I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, Nebraska) as he powered his #20 Swan Energy/Kimrad Transport/MB Customs/Geddes Racing Engine Open Wheel Modified to back-to-back wins and collected almost $10,000 for his efforts.

Rodney Sanders won a thriller in United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) competition on Friday night as he topped Jason Hughes for the victory.

Thirty-six entries converged on the high-banked, 3/8 mile oval, and a win in his heat race sent Sanders to the redraw for the 30 lap feature event, where he was the recipient of the 5th starting spot. Rodney progressively worked his way forward through the top five early in the event, and by the race's midway point he raced his way into the 2nd spot as he set his sights on the leader, Jason Hughes. The duo battled for the top spot for the next several laps before Sanders took control on lap 28. A caution on the white flag lap resulted in a two lap shootout to the checkers.

Unable to close the gap the first time around, Hughes found a sweet spot on the final lap and grinded through turns 3-4 to pull even with Sanders as they exited the final corner. As they crossed the finish line side by side, Sanders beat Hughes to the stripe by a mere 0.084 second to score the victory and pocket the $4,000 top prize. Hughes, meanwhile, settled for a disappointing runner-up finish after leading the first 28 of 30 laps. Bone Jr., Terry Phillips, and Trevor Hunt rounded out the top five finishers.

He wasn't finished with business on Saturday night as he set his sights on another win. Preliminary action found him starting deep in the grid for a heat race, and with heavy and fast track conditions, passing would difficult. As a result he was forced to run a b-main, and would charge to a 2nd place finish to lock into the 15th starting spot for the 35 lap finale. Despite starting deep in the field Sanders had raced his way into the top five by lap 14 and would soon find himself in the 2nd position. On lap 23 Sanders shot past leader, Jason Hughes, for the top spot before going on to lead the remainder of the event to score his 15th win of the season, which was $5,350. He also earned the Mesilla Valley Transportation Hard Charger Award for passing more cars than any other competitor in the feature. Full results from the events are available at www.USMTS.com .

Rodney also competed with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) over the course of the weekend in the $27,000-to-win event. With 55 Super Late Models entered Rodney fell short of locking into the feature via heat race action, but a 3rd place finish in his b-main locked him into the 27th starting spot for the 80 lap finale on Saturday evening. Unfortunately overheating issues early in the feature forced Sanders to retire to a 33rd place finish. Full results from the program are available at www.LucasDirt.com .

The upcoming weekend, July 24th-27th will take Rodney Sanders and the Swan Energy team to Deer Creek Speedway (Spring Valley, Minnesota) for the 3rd Annual World Modified Dirt Track Championship, which will culminate with a $20,000-to-win finale on Saturday night. For more information on this mega-event please visit www.USMTS.com .

Rodney Sanders would like to thank all of his sponsors including Swan Energy, Kimrad Transport, Special Care, Outreachers Sustainable Solutions, Swan Racing, Geddes Race Engines, MB Customs, Alaron Energy, B&L Satellite Rental, STSI, Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, C&R Radiators, Eibach Springs, All Star Custom Graphics, Charter Oak Production Company, Palmer Painting, D&G Contracting, FK Rod Ends, Fike's Transmissions, Krohn Farms, Mars Race Cars, K&N Filters, Real Racing Wheels, 87 Automotive, Wichita Tank Racing, Hooker Harness, CMD Race Shocks, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Rodney Sanders, please visit www.RodneySandersRacing.net .

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July 24th, 2013

Jake Griffin Races to Another Top Ten in JEGS/CRA Competition

Quincy, Illinois (07/24/13) – In what has become the norm for Jake Griffin Racing it was another busy weekend of dirt and pavement action for the 14-year-old driver.

On Friday the team traveled to Anderson Speedway (Anderson, Indiana) with the JEGS/CRA All Star Tour as a teammate to Snowball Derby winner, Erik Jones. Via qualifications he locked into the 14th starting spot for the 100 lap feature on the 1/4 mile, bullring. Jake raced in the top ten throughout the event before crossing the finish line in the 9th position. The finish marked his third straight top ten finish with the series. Jake is seventh in the latest series' standings. Full results from the program as well as the latest series' points are available at www.CRA-Racing.com.

On Saturday evening it was back to the dirt oval as Jake entered an UMP Open Wheel Modified Weekly Racing Series Event at Federated Raceway at I-55 (Pevely, Missouri). A strong field of 31 entries took part in the program, and while heat race action left him just short of locking into the feature a 3rd place finish in the b-main transferred Jake to the 21st starting spot for the main event. He would go on to advance to a 16th place finish. Full results from the event are available at www.I55Raceway.com .

The weekend concluded on Sunday evening at Quincy Raceway (Quincy, Illinois) with another UMP Open Wheel Modified Weekly Racing Series Event. Preliminary action positioned Jake starting 7th on the grid for the main event, and he went on to advance three spots to finish 4th behind race winner, Steven Delonjay, Robbie Reed, and David Wietholder. Jake is now in the top 25 in the UMP National Modified standings. Full results from the event are available at www.QuincyRaceways.com.

Jake Griffin Racing now looks ahead to another full weekend of action, which opens on Friday, July 26th at Lucas Oil Raceway (Clermont, Indiana) with the JEGS/CRA All Star Tour, where veteran racer, Kenny Wallace will be his teammate. The team is currently unsure if they will race anywhere on Saturday, but plan to compete at Quincy Raceway (Quincy, Illinois) on Sunday evening in another UMP Open Wheel Modified event. For more information on the weekend's events please visit www.CRA-Racing.com and www.QuincyRaceways.com .

Jake Griffin Racing would to like to thank all of their sponsors including McPike’s Pawn Shop, Central Metals Recycling Inc., TNT Action Sports, Sun Drop Citrus Soda, Triple R Performance Engines, McGunegill Engine Performance, Bob Pierce Race Cars Kelly’s Restaurant, 007 Carbs, MSRMafia.com Marketing Services, and Smart Builders.

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

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July 24th, 2013

Henry Cooper Claims Pair of Top Fives; Jackson Up Next

Star, Mississippi (07/24/13) – Team Country Pleasin' and Henry Cooper are preparing to return to action this weekend on the heels of their best outings of the year in their #14 Team Country Pleasin/Warrior/Vic Hill Racing Engine Super Late Model.

After almost a month away from the driver's seat Henry Cooper returned to action over the July 12th-13th weekend with the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) Super Late Models.

The weekend opened on Friday night at Hattiesburg Motorsports Park, and via preliminary action Henry locked into the 2nd starting spot for the main event. He would race in the top five throughout the feature before recording a 4th place finish at the checkered flag.

Saturday evening took the team to Jackson Motor Speedway for the $2,500-to-win, Doyle Lott Memorial. Cooper qualified fastest in his group before finishing 2nd in the dash to earn the 4th starting spot for the 50 lap finale. For the second night in a row Cooper raced in the top five during the feature on his way to a 4th place finish behind race winner, Ray Moore, Chris Wall, and Neil Baggett.

Overall it was a great weekend for Henry and the entire Country Pleasin' Team.

Full results from the event and the latest series' standings are available at www.StateSeries.com .

This Saturday, July 27th the team will resume action with the MSCCS Super Late Models with a trip to Jackson Motor Speedway (Byram, Mississippi) for another $2,500-to-win race. For more information on the event please visit www.JacksonMotorSpeedway.net .

Team Country Pleasin' would like to thank their sponsors including Country Pleasin' Sausage, Byrd & Cook Paint & Decorating, Quality Transmission Parts, Handicap Mobility Inc., Cliburn Performance, Ranco Transmission Service, Body by Bryant, Warrior Race Cars, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Xtreme Graphics By J-Rod, Capital City Beverage, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on the team please visit www.TeamCountryPleasin.com .

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Two-Time Champ Boom Briggs Finds NDRL's ULMS Success Again

July 24, 2013 (Bear Lake, PA) The National Dirt Racing League's United Late Model Series (ULMS) Speedweek made stops at four local tracks this past week, including McKean County Raceway, Lernerville Speedway, Sharon Speedway, and Eriez Speedway. Each night would showcase a 30-Lap event, paying $3,000 to the victor. Defending, Two-Time Champion Boom Briggs and his #99 Super Late Model were all set for the four night swing, but Mother Nature had other plans in store.

Thursday evenings show at McKean County Raceway was greeted by rain showers which unfortunately forced the postponement of the event until this Friday, July 26. Things were not looking much better for Friday's show at one of the nation's premier dirt track facilities - Lernerville Speedway. The skies darkened and the raindrops began to fall just as hot laps were to begin. Fortunately, it was only a quick shower and racing began after a slight delay. Boom lined up on the outside pole of his heat race. After a slight hiccup on the start, which also brought out the caution, Boom was moved to the back of the pack. He overcame the poor start and drove to a 5th place transfer spot, positioning him for a 14th place starting slot in the A-main. The white #99 Rocket Chassis was working excellent and Boom moved steadily forward, finishing in fourth place.

On Saturday, the tour moved to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH. Things once again did not look good, as weather forced another rain delay. Things finally got under way, and Boom would come home third in his heat race. After the redraw, Boom and crew would learn that the pole position had their name on it. The car was filled with VP Racing Fuel, some adjustments made to the Rocket Chassis, and a set of freshly grooved and siped Hoosier Racing Tires were mounted on the car. All that remained now was for the "Bear Lake Banzai" to do his job, and that he did. Leading all 30-laps while holding off several late-race charges from some formidable competition, Boom would state "Wow that was a fun race, the car worked great. I needed this." He continued "We have struggled a bit this year, so it's good to finally get back to Victory Lane."

Sunday's visit to Eriez Speedway was not as successful. Boom wheeled the car to a seventh place finish at the 3/8 mile oval. He looks to rebound this Friday at McKean County Raceway's conclusion of the ULMS Speedweek. For more information, visit UnitedLateModelSeries.com and McKeanCountyRaceway.com.

For more information on Boom Briggs, visit BoomBriggs.com.

Boom would like to thank his 2013 sponsors and supporters: Meridien Hardwoods, Sorbera Family Chiropractic, Horton Equipment, Asel Enterprises, Briggs Transport, Tony Stec Lumber, Chub Frank Racing, CJ's Auto Transport, Custom Race Engines, Rocket Chassis, Hoosier Racing Tires, JNJ Motorsports Media, Buccola's, Sunset Dairy, Bodies by Lacki, GW Performance, Integra Shocks, Slavic Custom Racing Shirts and Decals, VP Racing Fuel, All Star Performance, Outerwears, Safety Solutions, Hypercoils, Brinn Transmissions, Mason Racin, Wrisco Aluminum, Speed Bear Fasteners, Ringers Gloves,Schuyler's, Frankland, Motul Lubricants, Aurora Rod Ends, Kirkey, Performance Bodies, Jones Racing Products, Wiles Driveshafts, Cruise with the Champions, Weld Racing, and KRC Power Steering.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Regional campaign complete, Hunt for USMTS Casey’s Cup up next for Trevor Hunt Racing

KEARNEY, Mo. (July 23) — After 36 events, regional points races for the USMTS Modifieds wrapped up on Saturday, July 20, and now Trevor Hunt looks ahead to the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup with momentum on his side and a sixth-place ranking in the championship points chase.

It all got started in 179 days at the Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas, where the 14-year-old racer kicked off his first rookie season with the United States Modified Touring Series. Regional points races wrapped up Saturday night at the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb., where the driver of the #99h Trevor Hunt Racing/FVP/Eibach Springs GRT Chassis recorded his sixth top-10 finish of the campaign.

This past week’s action kicked off on Tuesday at the Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., where the team has raced and tested several times this season, Hunt was on a rail, leading his heat race against a tough field when the brand new engine under the hood blew up with two laps to go. He wasn’t able to race again, but the team was fortunate to get a "loaner" engine from Zack VanderBeek.

Wednesday took the USMTS Rookie of the Year points leader to the Hamilton County Speedway in Webster City, Iowa. Hunt raced from fifth to third in a tough heat race to get a ninth-place starting spot in the main event. The track was already “rubbered-up” by the time the feature started, so passing was tough to do. He held on for a satisfying seventh-place finish behind Johnny Scott, Rodney Sanders, Dereck Ramirez, Jason Krohn, Ryan Gustin and Jason Hughes.

Prior to competing in the 3rd Annual Silver Dollar Nationals on Friday and Saturday, Hunt and his team visited Joe’s Karting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Thursday for a three-hour meet 'n' greet. In addition to doing some kart racing, Hunt joined the hosts of Slingin’ Dirt to talk about his career and experience with the USMTS.

On Friday, Hunt ran from eight to third in his heat race and made the redraw. After drawing the third starting spot, he finished fifth for his second top-5 of the year with the USMTS. On Saturday night, a broken radiator in the heat saddled Hunt with a last-place start in the "B" Main. He made it to fifth, which transferred him into the "A" Main where he started 22nd and finished ninth.

With two top-10 finishes and a top-5 during the four-race “Clash of the Titans” events, Hunt also secured ninth in the final rankings of both the Northern and Central Region standings. He will be ranked sixth among all drivers when the Hunt for the Casey's Cup starts Aug. 2 in Batesville, Ark.

Points Standings - Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup (top 10):
1. Johnny Scott ... 99
2. Zack VanderBeek ... 97
3. Jason Hughes ... 94
4. Kelly Shryock ... 89
5. Stormy Scott ... 84
6. Trevor Hunt ... 76
7. Joey Galloway ... 70
8. Dereck Ramirez ... 59
9. Thomas Tillison Jr. ... 54
10. Masen Big Eagle ... 52

Trevor Hunt Racing is made possible by support from FVP, Eibach Springs, iXL Elite Hydration, DJ Safety, Racegator Transmissions, AERO Race Wheels, Yeoman Race Engines, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Racing Shocks, GRT Race Cars, Grass Roots Racing Show and Rod End Supply.

For more information visit www.TrevorHuntRacing.com online, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TrevorHuntRacing, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TrevorHuntRacin or subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/TrevorHuntRacing.

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