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Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell),
Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell),
dewill@swbell.net
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Jim Albert on a winning streak in the Pro Trucks
Champion Truck Driver sets his sights on a victory at Thunderhill Raceway
KYLE, TX (April 3, 2008) – Jim Albert is no stranger to the Winner’s Circle, and he’s on a roll again for the 2008 racing season.
Albert was crowned the Texas Truck Champion in 2007 after claiming six victories at Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) in Houston, TX, and several Top 5 finishes at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX.
This year’s competition for the coveted title has been expanded. In addition to THR and HMP, two more asphalt tracks will be included in the battle for the crown – Red River Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX, and Corpus Christi Speedway in Corpus Christi, TX.
The Texas Pro Truck drivers have the option to race at all four tracks and then use their best 12 finishes to compete for the championship title. In addition, the drivers will receive bonus points for racing at all four tracks during the 2008 racing season.
Albert has already won the two Pro Truck races that have been held so far this year – on March 15 at Houston Motorsports Park and the March 29 race at Corpus Christi Speedway.
Thunderhill Raceway’s season opener on April 12 will be Albert’s next challenge. This Lockhart, TX, resident is hoping to power his #31 blue 2004 Chevy Silverado Tuck to victory lane for the first time ever at THR.
“I’ve never won a truck race at Thunderhill Raceway,” said Albert. “Unfortunately, I haven’t started any higher than the sixth position, even though I’ve had the fastest qualifying time on several occasions. We usually draw for position, and I never seem to get a lucky draw. Even though I’m often the fastest truck on the track, I usually have to battle through traffic for the lead. The inversion process has been killing me at Thunderhill, but I do feel it has taught me to be a much better driver. Maybe I’ll finally get a lucky draw this time.”
Albert feels his strongest competitor for this year’s championship race is Rusty Mirth, driver of the #07 Pro Truck. Mirth has claimed the second position in both of the Pro Truck races that have been held so far this year.
Albert gets as much fulfillment from his off-the-track activities as he does when he’s racing his truck on Saturday nights. He often visits schools in the Lockhart area, and he enjoys watching the kids get excited about his race truck. Bluebonnet Elementary in Lockhart, TX, is on Albert’s touring agenda this week.
The 2008 racing season marks the third year that Albert has been competing in the Pro Truck class. Albert is sponsored by Serta, Apex Performance, Ringers Gloves, Seitz Garage, Laser Signs, Petroff Towing, LG Electronics and Ayres Real Estate Investors.
The season opener on April 12 will feature the Pro Truck and Pro Modified classes and the Texas Pro Sedans – along with the Thunderhill Raceway A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Grand Stocks. Highlighting the evening are Kids’ Bike Races at intermission, sponsored by the JRA Kids Club.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 p.m. for the April 12 race. The racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 p.m.
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the track’s website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
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Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Jim Albert on a winning streak in the Pro Trucks
Champion Truck Driver sets his sights on a victory at Thunderhill Raceway
KYLE, TX (April 3, 2008) – Jim Albert is no stranger to the Winner’s Circle, and he’s on a roll again for the 2008 racing season.
Albert was crowned the Texas Truck Champion in 2007 after claiming six victories at Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) in Houston, TX, and several Top 5 finishes at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX.
This year’s competition for the coveted title has been expanded. In addition to THR and HMP, two more asphalt tracks will be included in the battle for the crown – Red River Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX, and Corpus Christi Speedway in Corpus Christi, TX.
The Texas Pro Truck drivers have the option to race at all four tracks and then use their best 12 finishes to compete for the championship title. In addition, the drivers will receive bonus points for racing at all four tracks during the 2008 racing season.
Albert has already won the two Pro Truck races that have been held so far this year – on March 15 at Houston Motorsports Park and the March 29 race at Corpus Christi Speedway.
Thunderhill Raceway’s season opener on April 12 will be Albert’s next challenge. This Lockhart, TX, resident is hoping to power his #31 blue 2004 Chevy Silverado Tuck to victory lane for the first time ever at THR.
“I’ve never won a truck race at Thunderhill Raceway,” said Albert. “Unfortunately, I haven’t started any higher than the sixth position, even though I’ve had the fastest qualifying time on several occasions. We usually draw for position, and I never seem to get a lucky draw. Even though I’m often the fastest truck on the track, I usually have to battle through traffic for the lead. The inversion process has been killing me at Thunderhill, but I do feel it has taught me to be a much better driver. Maybe I’ll finally get a lucky draw this time.”
Albert feels his strongest competitor for this year’s championship race is Rusty Mirth, driver of the #07 Pro Truck. Mirth has claimed the second position in both of the Pro Truck races that have been held so far this year.
Albert gets as much fulfillment from his off-the-track activities as he does when he’s racing his truck on Saturday nights. He often visits schools in the Lockhart area, and he enjoys watching the kids get excited about his race truck. Bluebonnet Elementary in Lockhart, TX, is on Albert’s touring agenda this week.
The 2008 racing season marks the third year that Albert has been competing in the Pro Truck class. Albert is sponsored by Serta, Apex Performance, Ringers Gloves, Seitz Garage, Laser Signs, Petroff Towing, LG Electronics and Ayres Real Estate Investors.
The season opener on April 12 will feature the Pro Truck and Pro Modified classes and the Texas Pro Sedans – along with the Thunderhill Raceway A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Grand Stocks. Highlighting the evening are Kids’ Bike Races at intermission, sponsored by the JRA Kids Club.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 p.m. for the April 12 race. The racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 p.m.
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the track’s website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
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