Contact: World Racing Group
Kevin Kovac, UMP DIRTcar Racing Public Relations
704-254-7929 • kkovac@dirtcar.com

Moyer Rolls To Second Straight UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model Victory During Wednesday’s Alltel DIRTcar Nationals Action

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 13, 2008 – And the beat goes on.

Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., continued to roll through the Sunshine State on Wednesday night, capturing his second straight 30-lap UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model feature during the 37th annual Alltel DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park.

The $7,000 triumph made Moyer two-for-two in 2008 Alltel DIRTcar Nationals action at the half-mile oval, and it was his fourth consecutive victory overall in Florida. He arrived at Volusia coming off three wins in four nights on the west side of the state at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, including the track’s final two Winternationals events.

“I just hope I don’t wake up from this dream,” said Moyer, who led from flag-to-flag after starting from the pole position. “Everything is just falling in line right now.”

Driving a three-week-old Victory Circle M1 Chassis that he built in collaboration with the Bakersfield, Calif.-based Victory Circle shop, Moyer was never seriously challenged. He survived four caution flags between laps seven and 18 and a last-lap bout with heavy lapped traffic to cross the finish line 0.954 of a second ahead of Shinnston, W.Va.’s Josh Richards.

“We’re tweaking on little things right now, just trying to watch the racetrack,” said Moyer, a 50-year-old dirt Late Model legend. “I guess we’re doing everything right.”

Richards, 19, slid forward from the fifth starting spot to reach second on lap 10. He was within a few car lengths of Moyer at the race’s halfway point, but couldn’t keep pace after the final restart, on lap 18, falling a full straightaway behind before a jumble of lapped traffic on the last circuit allowed him to draw closer to Moyer.

“I caught up to (Moyer) and thought I might have a shot,” said Richards, who drove his father Mark’s Seubert Calf Ranches Rocket No. 1. “But he could stay smooth and consistent in the line he was running and I had to move around to try to find something, and then he got some distance on me.”

Clint Smith of Senoia, Ga., enjoyed a strong run in his J.P. Drilling GRT car, advancing from the ninth starting spot to finish third.

Defending World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion Steve Francis of Ashland, Ky., charged forward from the 14th starting slot to place fourth in Dale Beitler’s Reliable Painting Rocket No. 19, and 2006 WoO LMS titlist Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., finished fifth in the Sweeteners Plus Rocket after recovering from an early-race problem that forced him to the rear of the field.

McCreadie, who started 13th but stopped in turn one to draw a caution flag on lap eight after being involved in a scramble, snatched fifth place on the final lap when 2007 UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model national champ Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., slowed rounding turns three and four with driveline woes.

Erb, who started 19th, limped across the finish line in sixth place.

PIT NOTES: Seventy-eight cars were signed in for Wednesday night’s action, which rolled on with virtually no delay in start time after a short shower struck the facility late in the afternoon…

Heat winners were Patrick Sheltra of Indiantown, Fla., Richards, Moyer, Jeep VanWormer of Pinconning, Mich., Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Ga., and Brandon Kinzer of Allen, Ky. The B-Mains were captured by Erb, Billy Decker of Unadilla, N.Y., and Darren Miller of Chadwick, Ill…

Ricky Elliott of Seaford, Del., appeared headed to victory in the fourth heat until stopping in turn two. He did not return…

Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., Eddie Carrier Jr. of Salt Rock, W.Va., and Steve Shaver of Vienna, W.Va. – all top-10 finishers in Monday night’s feature – were among the non-qualifiers on Wednesday.

Also missing the cut was Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, Ill., who appeared headed to a top-five finish on Monday night until a flat tire slowed him on the final lap. He made his first start of the season in team owner Clint Bowyer’s Rocket Chassis mount…

G.R. Smith of Huntersville, N.C., was left with a badly damaged Rocket car after slamming the inside wall in turn one on the final lap of the third B-Main. He was battling for a transfer position with Donnie Moran of Dresden, Ohio, when his car, which was already hampered by a bent j-bar, veered into the concrete due to a broken left-front suspension.

Smith, who is considering making a run at the 2008 WoO LMS Rookie of the Year award, said his machine’s front clip was severely bent. With only one car in his trailer for the Alltel DIRTcar Nationals, he was unsure if he would be able to repair the damage for Thursday night’s scheduled WoO LMS season opener…

Clanton was running a strong third in the feature when his car’s left-rear wheel came off on lap 18, sending him spinning between turns one and two.

“To make a good lap I had to catch (the cushion) with the left-rear,” said Clanton, who started fourth. “That’s how I got by Jeep (VanWormer for third), but I guess (the wheel) wouldn’t take it.”…

VanWormer started from the outside pole and ran in the top five until lap 22, when he got caught up behind the slowing car of Campbellsville, Ky.’s Justin Rattliff, who experienced mechanical trouble while holding third place. VanWormer lost numerous spots and finished 16th…

The week’s UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model finale is set for Friday night (Feb. 15). The WoO LMS takes center stage at Volusia on Thursday (Feb. 14) and Saturday (Feb. 16).

For more information on the Alltel DIRTcar Nationals, visit www.volusiaspeedwaypark.com or www.dirtcar.com.

UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model Feature Finish (30 laps):

1. Billy Moyer
2. Josh Richards
3. Clint Smith
4. Steve Francis
5. Tim McCreadie
6. Dennis Erb Jr.
7. Darren Miller
8. Rick Eckert
9. Donnie Moran
10. Brady Smith
11. Brandon Kinzer
12. Jason Fitzgerald
13. Billy Decker
14. John Blankenship
15. Vic Coffey
16. Jeep VanWormer
17. Justin Rattliff
18. Shane Clanton
19. Darrell Lanigan
20. Dan Schlieper
21. Jimmy Owens
22. Duke Whiseant
23. Patrick Sheltra
24. Dan Stone

DNQ: Don O’Neal, Tim Fuller, Scott James, Austin Dillon, Josh McGuire, Earl Pearson Jr., Stacy Boles, Jason McBride, Al Purkey, George Scheffler, Andrew McKay, Reid Millard, Brian Diveley, Peter Mantha, Mike Hammerle, Matt Santel, Luke Roffers, Rick Briggs, Dave Tyrchniewicz, Michael Kloos, Frank Heckenast Jr., Jared Hawkins, Dillon Wood, Mike Knight, Jeff Alsip, John Garvin, J.R. Hotovy, Jackie Boggs, Ricky Elliott, Wendell Wallace, Wayne Chinn, Chris Hackett, Steve Shaver, Eddie Carrier Jr., Danny Johnson, Terry Casey, Shannon Babb, Ivedent Lloyd, Brian Shirley, Jake Redetzke, Joe Isabell, D.J. Miller, G.R. Smith, Chub Frank, Audie Swartz, Lance Mathees, C.J. Rayburn, Joe Morris, Don Gordon, John Melvin, Matt Miller, Chuck Julien, Michael Walker

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Contact: Ben Shelton (901) 335-3037
February 14th, 2008

RiceTec Joins MSRA Super Late Model Series As Associate Sponsor

Beebe, AR (2/14/08) – The O'Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series is proud to announce that RiceTec has come on board as an associate sponsor of the tour for the 2008 season.

RiceTec is a technology-based, rice company focused on high-value products, and the first company to commercialize hybrid rice seed in North and South America.  Their natural hybrid rice is used by farmers across the Mid-south, and new products are constantly under development at their Arkansas research station.  You can learn more about their products at www.RiceTec.com .

RiceTec has been involved in the sponsorship of race teams and tracks for the past several seasons.  The company’s position on sponsorship of the various motorsports avenues is based upon the fact that many of their core clients are involved in the sport.  As a result of their sponsorships, RiceTec is able to gain extensive exposure with new and present clients.

Less than two months remain until the O’Reilly MSRA embarks on their 2008 season, which will get underway on April 5th at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas.  For all of the latest information on the season, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

The O’Reilly MSRA would like to thank O’Reilly Auto Parts, their Associate Sponsors- GRT Race Cars, Hoosier Racing Tires, COMP Cams, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Weld Racing, Kuntz & Company, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ASI Racewear, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services; and their contingency sponsors - Scott Wire, Duralite Racing Wheels, Suspension Spring Specialists, BSB Manufacturing, AP Racing, Wiles Drive Shafts, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Schaeffer Oil, & FSR Products.

For more information on the MSRA please visit www.MSRADirt.com

AMP Series
Christy Hudson
Alexander, Arkansas
501-847-6019
www.ampseries.com

February, 14, 2008

AMP Series, Smiley’s Racing Product’s & Hoosier Tire Southwest have joined partnership during 2008

AMP Series & Smiley’s Racing Product’s announce their marketing program together for the 2008 race season.  Tom Lorenz of Smiley’s Racing Product’s & Mike McNay  DBA- SnapOn Tools & AMP Rule’s Advisor, work together to help improve the already successful AMP Series.

We are happy to form a partnership with Smiley’s Racing Product’s & Hoosier Southwest as a marketing partner stated Christy Hudson, President of AMP Series’ they have unlimited racing products that will help our racers while they compete this season as they offer, parts, tires and complete racecars for race teams. Smiley’s Racing Products & Hoosier Tire Southwest will contribute to the season awards banquet.
Hoosier Tire Southwest will be the official tire provider this season.

Mr. Lorenz of Smiley's Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest states’ our number one priority is delivering to you, our valued customer, the highest quality products in a timely manner at the best prices. Orders received before 3:00p.m. are shipped the same day.   The following shipping options are offered to you so you can get the parts and tires you need when you need them.

Tom looks forward to visiting with the AMP Series members along with competing with the AMP Series during the 2008 season.
Smiley’s Racing is located in the Dallas, Fort Worth area and their website can be viewed by logging on to the world wide web at www.smileysracing.com or www.ampseries.com

The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series, www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com  Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay dba- SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, , Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing,  www.luvracin.com

NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series News Release:  Contact – ROBY HELM – (865) 207-4157

February 13, 2008

NeSMITH CHEVROLET DLMS INTRODUCES TIM SIMS AS WRS TECH DIRECTOR AT THE RPM WORKSHOP

                LAKE MARY, FL – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series introduced Tim Sims of Penton, AL as the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Technical Director on Tuesday at the 35th Annual RPM Promoters Workshop.  Sims was among the four panelists in a Crate Engine Technical Seminar during the workshop.

                Along with the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Competition Director Marvin Ford, Florence (SC) Motor Speedway Promoter Charles Powell, and Delaware International Speedway Promoter Charles Cathell, Sims discussed the technical procedures used in policing the rules for the GM Performance Crate engines used in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.

                Sims and Ford showed the Workshop attendees of race track promoters and personnel the innovative Cam Doctor invented and developed by Ford two years ago that enables a technical inspector to measure and read all aspects of the engine’s camshaft without removing the part from the engine.  They also answered questions from the attendees.

                “The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series would like to thank Stewart Doty of the RPM Workshop, along with Bill Martens and Jeff Kettman of GM Performance Parts for letting Marvin Ford and Tim Sims participate in this Crate Engine Technical Seminar,” NeSmith Chevrolet President of Operations and Communications Roby Helm said.  “We are proud of our industry-leading technical operations in Crate Late Model racing, and we appreciate the opportunity to showcase it at the RPM Workshop.”

                The addition of Sims to the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series staff will improve the service the series provides to its sanctioned weekly tracks.

                “The one thing that stood out among the requests made by our NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series promoters was better technical support from the series, and bringing on Tim Sims grants that request,” Helm said.  “Tim will travel from track-to-track during the season to address any and all technical issues each track has with the GM Performance Crate Engines.”

                Sims has vast knowledge of the GM Performance Crate Engine having worked as the Technical Director at the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series sanctioned Penton Raceway in Penton, AL, and East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL.  Sims will also continue his duties at those two facilities this season.

                “It is amazing to watch Tim perform a high-level technical inspection of a GM Performance Crate engine,” Helm said.  “Tim is very thorough, efficient, and professional as he works with the tools required to scrutinize the specifications of the GM Performance Crate Engines.”

                In addition to his duties with the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series, Sims will also assist Ford in the Technical Inspections at the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Touring events this season.

RPM WORKSHOP NOTEBOOK:

                The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series congratulates Lynn Phillips and Alfred Gurley, the promoters of the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series sanctioned Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL, for being voted by their peers nationwide as the RPM Promoters of the Year, which is the most prestigious award a short track promoter can receive.

                Interest in the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series continues to grow, as promoters and representatives from tracks in the Southeast, Mid Atlantic, and Midwest spoke with NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS officials during the RPM Workshops about the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series.

                In addition to race track personnel, potential contingency sponsors also had discussions with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series officials about programs they could get involved with that could be a benefit to NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series members.

                “The RPM Workshop is a great place for short track promoters to get together, gather and share valuable information, and to learn new things about the industry that will benefit their racing facilities,” Helm said.  “Short tracks nationwide are closing down and changing hands at the fastest pace I’ve seen in 29 years in this business.  The RPM Workshop is a must-attend event for those that want to survive in this industry in this sluggish economy.  I know many of the track owners that have failed have not attended the RPM Workshop, and it showed.”

BOLAND PERFORMANCE SEMINAR:

                NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series officials, track promoters, and competitors gathered at the Boland Performance Open House and Swap Meet in Cuba, AL on Saturday to conduct a seminar on the State of the Sport, Technical Issues, and Promotion.

                NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS Founder and Director Mike Vaughn, Competition/Technical Director Marvin Ford, and President of Operations and Communications Roby Helm were joined on stage by NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series track promoters Johnny Stokes of Columbus Speedway in Columbus, MS and Rodney Wing of Whynot Motorsports Park in Meridian, MS for a roundtable discussion on the State of the Sport.

                Also participating in the discussion and question and answer session were Charles Thrash of the Mississippi State Super Late Model Series, along with Mike Boland of Boland Performance, who in addition to being a motorsports entrepreneur is also a series sponsor and competitor.  Thrash expressed there should be a spirit of cooperation between the two forms of dirt late model racing in that they can enhance each other.

Two-time and defending NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series West Region Champion Lucky Keeton also participated in the discussion standing next to his new race car, in which he told the gathering that most of the components of the car were given to him based on his success in the NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series.

“I won the Trak-Star Chassis and the GM Performance 604 Crate Engine for winning the Regional Championship,” Keeton said.  “Then I went to the PRI Show, and much to my surprise, a lot of the aftermarket parts people knew who I was because of the publicity I received through the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, and they gave me a lot of free product.”

After the roundtable discussion, Ford conducted a Technical Seminar with track promoters and technical personnel about inspecting the GM Performance Crate Engine.  NeSmith Chevrolet representatives Tim Bland and Rodney Tapley traveled from Claxton, GA to provide the GM Performance Crate Engine used in the seminar, and were also taking orders from attendees for new engines.

In addition to Stokes and Wing, other NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series Promoters attending the seminar were J.F. Gasquet of Pike County Speedway in McComb, MS, Jody Peterson of A1 Raceway in Slidell, LA, Dennis Harker of Green Valley Speedway in Glencoe, AL, and Jimmy Goodwin of Flomaton Speedway in Flomaton, AL.

“The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Seminar was well received, and we want to thank Mike Boland of Boland Performance for extending the invitation to have it at his Open House and Swap Meet,” Helm said.  “It was good to see the promoters get together, exchange promotional ideas to help fill their grandstands, discuss rules, purses and scheduling, and in general all working together to benefit all of their tracks and the sport.  It was like having a mini RPM Workshop.”

                Helm said based on the success of the series seminar at Boland Performance, the series would like to do more seminars in the future for their Weekly Racing Series tracks at different locations across the country.  For more information about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com.

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For Immediate Release

AMP Series
Christy Hudson
Alexander, Arkansas
501-847-6019
www.ampseries.com

February, 13, 2008

Kenny Basco ‘Malvern Missile’ returns to AMP during 2008

Kenny Basco owner and operator of Basco Tracking & Basco Motorsports will be back on tour with the AMP Series during the 2008 season.  He will pilot the black #B79 GRT powered by PTS race engines.
 Basco, has been around race cars all his life, yet it is the people, especially the kids that he loves most about racing.  As the “kid’s choice” this driver gives away t-shirts, posters, and his time. It is common place for him to receive several phone calls from the young ones to ask questions and wish him well.
36 year old Basco is a husband to Donna Basco who works on the race team as a crew member and supporter of the sport her husband loves most.  Donna stands beside him each weekend he competes. They have three children; Courtney, Lane & Kayla who all help make this family full of excitement on the weekend.  He has competed in the AMP, SUPR, Stormpay Series and in the Wing Modified division.

Technicians’ and Mechanics that will help the Malvern Missile make his way to victory lane this season: Charles Basco, Donna Basco along with many wonderful sponsors: Basco Trucking, Ins, superior Trailer Sales, MJB Wood Group, Jims Auto Parts

Kenny looks forward to his first visit into victory lane under the AMP Series banner this season.

To learn more about Kenny Basco and his racing with the AMP Series during 2008, log on www.ampseries.com