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July 8th, 2014

Ricky Weiss Takes Two Holiday Weekend Wins

Headingly, Manitoba, Canada (07/08/14) – Ricky Weiss capitalized on a busy holiday weekend in his #7 Derrick's Sandblasting/Bloomquist/ Pro Power Racing Engine Super Late Model to score two wins in three events.

Ricky Weiss drove to his third straight victory at Red River Co-Op Speedway (Winnipeg, Canada) on Thursday night. Ricky finished second to Mike Balcaen in heat race action, earning him the seventh starting spot in the finale. In the feature front row starter, Shane Edginton assumed the point at the drop of the green flag, but it would not take long for Ricky Weiss to chase down the leaders. Edginton maintained a solid out front until the final caution flag of the race waved to stack the field back up. On the restart Edginton was being chased down by Weiss and Balcaen. Balcaen dove under Edginton in turn one and the two would make contact, allowing Weiss to race high around them both and steal the lead. From that point Weiss motored away to the victory over Edginton, Balcaen, Bill Mooney, and Mike Martin. Full results from the event are available at www.VictoryLane.Mb.Ca .

Friday night took the team to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, North Dakota) for a Weekly Racing Series program. Ricky won the first heat race from the pole position to lock into the sixth starting spot for the feature. In the main event mechanical issues brought his night to an early end, and a disappointing eleventh place finish. Complete results from the event are available at www.RiverCitiesSpeedway.com .

The weekend drew to a close on Saturday night at Estevan Motor Speedway, which saw another dominating performance by Ricky Weiss. Ricky advanced from the third starting spot to claim a heat race win, earning him the pole position for the feature. In the main event Weiss raced to a convincing victory over Tyson Turnbull, Steven Pfeifer, Jim Harris, and Joren Boyce. With the win Weiss now holds seven victories thus far into the 2014 season. Full results from the event are available at www.EstevanMotorSpeedway.com .

"Friday night was a bit of a frustrating outing, but other than that it was another great weekend for our team," said Weiss. "It's all made possible by the support from my family, my team, my sponsors, and my fans, so I really have to give them a lot of the credit."

This weekend, July 10th-12th, will see Weiss chasing three more wins. Action opens on Thursday at Red River Co-Op Speedway (Winnipeg, Manitoba) before moving to I-94 Speedway (Fergus Falls, MN) on Friday and concluding on Saturday at Greenbush Race Park (Greenbush, MN). For more information on the events please visit www.victorylane.mb.ca/, www.I94Speedways.com, and www.greenbushracepark.com .

Ricky Weiss would like to thank his marketing partners and sponsors including Derrick's Sandblasting. A.I.E. Bell Mobility, Hands On Excavating Inc., J&C Trucking, Turk Enterprises, Eibach Springs, Metalz In Motion, Speedworld Indoor Kart Track, New Vision Graphics, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Ricky Weiss please visit his website at www.WeissRacing7.com .

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July 8th, 2014

Another Successful Weekend for Upton Motorsports

Ripley, Tennessee (07/08/14) – Upton Motorsports pilots, Ashley Newman and Kyle Beard, enjoyed a successful holiday weekend playing in the gumbo at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi).

It was an ultra-busy weekend for Upton Motorsports pilot Ashley Newman. On Friday night at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) Newman pulled double duty, competing in both the Super Late Model and Crate Late Model divisions. In CCSDS Super Late Model competition, piloting Tommy Surrett's #27 backup car, Newman locked into the main event via preliminary action, but ultimately retired to a 20th place finish in the final rundown.

In NeSmith Crate Late Model action on Friday night Newman toped the qualifying charts among twenty-one entries, and went on to win his heat race locking him into the pole position for the finale. In the feature Newman raced to the victory over Eric Carr, Peter Hazzard, Ryan Colby, and Henry Pullen.

Nineteen NeSmith Crate Late Model competitors returned for Saturday night's finale, and Newman time end second overall to lock into the outside-front-row starting spot alongside Eric Carr for the feature. In the finale Newman charged to his second victory in as many nights over Chance Inmon, Jason Botsford, Peter Hazzard, and Eric Carr. With the win Newman now holds twelve triumphs in 2014. Complete results from both events are available at www.GreenvilleSpeedway.net .

Ashley Newman concluded the weekend with a trip to Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) for $2,500-to-win NeSmith Dirt Late Model Touring Series event. A stout field of 40 NeSmith Crate Late Models entered the event, and Newman locked into the sixth starting spot on the feature grid via his qualifying efforts. Unfortunately mechanical issues during the main event would render him to a disappointing 19th place finish. Full results from the event are available at www.NeSmithRacing.com .

Friday night found Beard resuming action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models with a doubleheader at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi). Twenty-five entries were on hand for the $1,500-to-win program, and after winning his heat race Beard started fourth in the feature. During the course of the main event Kyle battled amongst the top five before crossing the finish line in fifth behind race winner, Bub McCool, Tommy Surrett, Clay Fisher, and Duke Palasini.

Saturday evening saw the winner's check increased to $2,000 for CCSDS competitors, as twenty-four entries returned to battle. In heat race action Beard finished second to Duke Palasini to lock into the fifth starting spot in the 35 lap finale. In the feature Kyle advanced to a solid second place finish behind race winner Bub McCool. Tommy Surrett, Stacy Taylor, and Duke Palasini rounded out the top five finishers.

Kyle continues to lead the CCSDS standings. Full results from the weekend are available at www.COMPDirt.com .

The upcoming weekend will see Kyle Beard entering a single CCSDS event at North Central Arkansas Speedway (Flippin, Arkansas) on Friday night, while Newman is currently waiting to finalize his weekend plans.

Upton Motorsports would like to thank all of their sponsors including Greg's Sawmill, 45 Race Shop, Best One Tire & Service, Gary Beard Trucking, Bob Pierce Race Cars, Schoenfeld Headers, Real Racing Wheels, Ace Sign Company, Team 5 Enterprise, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Upton Motorsports, please visit www.UptonMotorsports.com .

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July 8th, 2014

Rodney Sanders Rumbles to River City Triumph; Gopher 50 Next

Happy, Texas (07/08/14) – The Fourth of July weekend found Rodney Sanders entering a pair of events in Wisconsin and Minnesota in his #20 Swan Energy/MB Customs/Geddes Racing Engine Open Wheel Modified, and he came away with his seventeenth win of 2014 to show for his efforts.

On Friday night the 6th Annual River City Rumble was held at Mississippi Thunder Speedway (Fountain City, Wisconsin) as a $3,000 winner's purse was posted for the USRA Open Wheel Modified division. With thirty-two entries in the pits Sanders finished second in his heat race, which positioned him starting fourth on the grid in the finale. In the feature Sanders cleaned the slate with a dominant run to the checkers, netting a total of $3,250 for his efforts. He was followed across the finish line by Bob Timm, Brad Waits, Lucas Schott, and Eric Pember rounding out the top five finishers. Full results from the program are available at www.MississippiThunder.com .

The team made the trek to Viking Speedway (Alexandria, Minnesota) on Saturday evening for the opening round of the 10th Annual Minnesota Modified Nationals. Rodney started ninth in his preliminary heat race and charged to a second place finish. Unfortunately terminal issues would render him unable to compete in Friday night's qualifying feature, and send him to a b-main on Saturday night.

Sanders rented a power plant for Saturday's b-main where he would roll off from the second row. Rodney was running third in the b-main with high hopes of locking into the $10,001-to-win finale when a mechanical failure brought his night to an early end. Full results from the event are available at www.FYEMotorsports.com .

"Friday was a really fun night, and my team provided me with a great car," said Sanders. "At Viking it just seemed like anything that could go wrong did, but hey that's all part of it."

The upcoming weekend will see Sanders entering a single event as he plans to pull double duty at Deer Creek Speedway (Spring Valley, Minnesota) during the 35th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50. He will be competing in both the World of Outlaws (WoO) Super Late Model and USRA Modified divisions in his #20 Swan Energy entries. For more information on the event please visit www.DeerCreekSpeedway.com and www.WoOLMS.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, Charter Oak Production Company, Palmer Painting, Beyea Headers, Five Star Shop Service, McDonald Oil Field Services, KBC Graphics, D&G Contracting, FK Rod Ends, Fike's Transmissions, Krohn Farms, Mars Race Cars, K&N Filters, Club 29 Race Cars, Real Racing Wheels, 87 Automotive, Wichita Tank Racing, CMD Race Shocks, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

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

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July 8th, 2014

Mike Benedum Hooks the Competition at the Bullring

Salem, West Virginia (07/08/14) - Mike Benedum hooked the competition at Tyler County Speedway on Saturday night with #25 BSI Well Service/Longhorn/Durham Racing Engine Super Late Model for his fourth win of the year.

Mike Benedum set out to enter a trio of event over the Fourth of July weekend. Action got underway on Wednesday night at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex (Markleysburg, Pennsylvania) with a $10,000-to-win program, which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. A stout field of thirty-seven Super Late Model registered for battle. Unfortunately Mike battled brake issues on his #25 BSI Well Service/Longhorn/Roush Yates Racing Engine entry throughout the night, ultimately failing to reach a transfer spot into the 50 lap finale.

The ultra-competitive LOLMDS tour took the team to Muskingum County Speedway (Zanesville, Ohio) on Thursday night for another $10,000-to-win event. Thirty-three entries registered for the program, and a third place finish in heat race action locked Benedum into the ninth starting spot for the 50 lap main event. In the feature Mike battled amongst the top ten throughout the event before recording a ninth place finish at the checkered flag.

Full results from both events are available at www.LucasDirt.com .

The weekend drew to a close as the team entered familiar territory at Tyler County Speedway (Middlebourne, West Virginia) on Saturday night. Mike set fast time overall and drew an invert of six for the dash. He went on to finish fifth in the dash after suffering mechanical issues. In the feature Benedum roared from his third row starting spot to overtake Stevie Wilmoth for the victory. Full results from the event are available at www.TylerCountySpeedwayOnline.com .

"It was a frustrating start to the weekend at Roaring Knob, but things definitely were much better the final two nights," noted Benedum. "I really think we are onto something with this new Longhorn as it really fits my driving style."

The upcoming weekend has Benedum eyeing a pair of $5,000 paydays as he goes into battle with the Elite 8 Super Series at Elkins Raceway (Kerens, West Virginia) on Friday and Saturday night. More information on the events are available at www.ElkinsRaceway.net .

Mike Benedum would like to thank all of his marketing partners including BSI Well Service, Black Rock Oil and Gas Development, Durham Racing Engines, Longhorn Chassis, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, CV Racing Products, NAPA Auto Parts, VP Racing Fuels, Orange Fat Kat Graphics, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest team news and updates please visit www.BenedumMotorsports.com .

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July 8th, 2014

Riley Hickman Brings the Payne for Ninth Win of '14; Ultimate Action Next

Cleveland, Tennessee (07/08/14) – Riley Hickman entered a trio of events over the Fourth of July weekend in his #R1 BIF Motorsports/Hickman Manufacturing Company/CVR Super Late Model that brought him his ninth victory of the season and a pair of top five finishes.

The team traveled to Winchester Speedway (Winchester, Tennessee) on Thursday evening for the annual Freedom 40, which posted a $3,000 top prize for competitors. Twenty-eight competitors entered the event, and after qualifying fifth fastest in his group Riley went on to finish third in heat race action. As a result he started twelfth on the grid for the 40 lap feature. During the course of the finale Hickman advanced to a fifth place finish behind race winner John Ownbey, Tim Busha, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, and Eric Hickerson. Complete results from the event are available at www.WinchesterSpeedway.net .

Friday night found the team pitted a Moulton Speedway (Danville, Alabama) for a $2,000-to-win program at the oval. Riley locked into the main event via preliminary action and raced his entry to a solid third place finish in the final rundown. Full results from the event can be found at www.MoultonRaceway.com .

The weekend drew to a close on Saturday night with the $3,000-to-win, Firecracker 50 at Fort Payne Motor Speedway (Fort Payne, Alabama). After timing in fourth fastest during qualifications, Hickman charged from his second row starting spot to claim his ninth win of the 2014 season in the 50 lap feature. Full results from the event are available at www.FortPayneMotorSpeedway.com .

"Obviously when you are winning you are happy, but this has just been a really fun year so far," said Hickman. "We've had the opportunity to race at a lot of different tracks, and we've really enjoyed some good success. At this point, I can't wait until the next race."

The next events for Hickman will come this weekend, July 11th-12th, with the Ultimate Super Late Model Series. Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, Tennessee) plays host to a $5,000-to-win event on Friday night, while North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, Georgia) will be the scene of a $4,000-to-win affair on Saturday evening. For more information on the events please visit www.UltimateSupers.com .

Riley Hickman would like to thank all of his sponsors including Hickman Manufacturing Company, American Billet, RH Designs, CVR Race Cars, Austin Trucking, A-1 Towing and Recovery, Competition Racing Equipment, MRC Racing Components, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Performance Masters Inc., All-Star Graphix, Stealth Racing Carburetors, Hoosier Racing Tires, JRI Shocks, VP Race Fuels, Comp Cams, Weld Wheels, FSR Racing Products, Design 500, Fel-Pro, KRC Power Steering, Wiles Racing Drive Shafts, Old Mans Garage, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For the latest information on Riley Hickman, please visit www.RileyHickman.com .