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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Hot Action at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday night
Hot Action at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday night
By: J M Hallas
Kyle, TX (July 28, 2008) - The start of the always competitive 40-lap ASA A-Line Super Stock feature race at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) on Saturday night (July 26) started with Bobby LaFont and Greg Rohmer jumping out front. Chris Birmingham fell into the third position as the top five sorted out single file. As the pack stayed paired off, Clint LaFont got around Rodney Rodriguez for fourth. Caution waved on lap 6 when Brent Reeves and Terry Tschoerner tangled in turn 2. Once back to green, C. Lafont got past Birmingham for third.
Coming through the field – like a hot knife through butter – were Keith Garrett and multi-time class champ, Cary Stapp, who was glued to his bumper. As the top three inched away, the Garrett/Stapp duo picked off spots, making their way to the top five by lap 11. As C. LaFont and Rohmer battled for second, the two made contact sending Rohmer around and C. LaFont to the back. On the restart Rodriguez looped in turn 4 bringing the yellow right back out.
The top cars had just started to pull away when Rohmer had the rear axle break on lap 15, sending him around in front of the field. It didn’t take long after the green waved again before Garrett was knocking on the door for the lead. Garrett got alongside and passed by B. LaFont for the lead on lap 19, with Stapp following in his tracks. In the field, Duane Toyne and Tracy Tschoerner had their own personal battle going on for fifth as they swapped the spot.
Up front, it continued to be the Garrett-Stapp show as they pulled away to settle it between themselves. During the fight, the top two had some bumper contact, but Stapp, in a class move, backed off and allowed Garrett to regain control. It came down to a final lap shootout, with Stapp giving Garrett his best move out of turn 2, but he came up a little short, with Garrett hanging on to snag the victory.
Jason Stanley got the point at the start of the 30-lap Thunder Stock feature, while the rest of the field stayed door-to-door. Contact in the battle for second stacked up the field, with Joey Tschoerner getting spun in the back. Under the yellow, Stanley pulled off from the lead with a broken rocker. This handed the lead over to Anthony Gordon for the restart. Gary Chancellor challenged Gordon for the lead as green waved, but Chancellor had Kevin Bowen looking inside him at the same time.
Bowen got inside Chancellor for second, then alongside Gordon for the lead, taking the top spot on lap 12. Chancellor and Jeff Smith got by Gordon on lap 12, with Steve Joyce trying to take fourth from Gordon and making contact, causing a spin for a yellow. Once back to green, the top six broke into three two-car battles as the race wound down. In the final laps, those battles closed up. At the checkers, it was Bowen taking the win.
As green waved on the 17-car, 25-lap Grand Stock feature race, Michael Weaver got a big jump to the lead while the pack tried three wide. Richard Fitch and Floyd Reed got by Marcia Moore for fourth and fifth. By lap 5, the Team Aramendia freight train was on the move to the front, led by Homer Pitner. Russell Vickery got the lead away from Weaver on lap 8 as the top three ran nose to tail.
Team Aramendia continued to march forward, putting Mike Farish, then Weaver in their wake. Pitner caught and was looking high on Vickery for the lead, getting past him on lap 18. Once clear of other competitors, James and Carolyn Aramendia started their own little fight for second, running side by side on lap 20. Carolyn got the best of her brother-in-law James for second, while teammate Pitner was taking the checkers.
The Texas Pro Sedan feature began with Mike Merrell grabbing the lead as the green flag waved. Merrell and several other front runners spun on lap 1 after fluid was laid on the track. Once back to green, Jesse Sandoval faded from second, giving way to Tom Johnson, Lalo Leal, Lisa Sandoval and Ozzy Osburn. Mike Knotts, in a borrowed car, worked his way up to a top five spot by lap 5.
Knotts then began to challenge L. Sandoval for fourth. Up front Leal caught Merrell for the lead as they ran up into traffic. The two went three wide around a slower car, with Leal getting the point on lap 14. From there, Leal was able to pull away from the field and lap up to fourth on his way to the win.
Thunderhill Raceway’s 3/8TH-mile, D-shaped asphalt track was a homecoming of sorts for the Texas Super Racing Series Late Models after a month off. The Texas-based touring series held its 7th event of the year, the “Tommy Darity 75,” in memory of a lost friend and racer.
In the series’ first six events, TSRS has seen but one fast qualifier – former USRA Super Late Model champion and current TSRS points leader, Heath Stewart. However, it was former TSRS champion Chris Schild in the Splash Water Systems/Double Oak Construction/Schild Motorsports who laid down the best Lap with a time of 15.341 seconds. Stewart was second fastest with Jake Kruger, Robert Barker, Brian Moczygemba and Lloyd Alexander the top six qualifiers headed to the draw for invert.
In the series’ first six events, TSRS has seen but one fast qualifier – former USRA Super Late Model champion and current TSRS points leader, Heath Stewart. However, it was former TSRS champion Chris Schild in the Splash Water Systems/Double Oak Construction/Schild Motorsports who laid down the best Lap with a time of 15.341 seconds. Stewart was second fastest with Jake Kruger, Robert Barker, Brian Moczygemba and Lloyd Alexander the top six qualifiers headed to the draw for invert.
“I have no idea where that Lap came from,” commented Schild. “We kept it in the shop over that break we had, changed oil, put new plugs in and brought it out. It liked it. The little break we had between practice and qualifying gave the track a chance to cool a little and we changed tires, so we picked up some from practice times.”
But like an animal on the hunt, Stewart stalked his competition early in the 75-Lap feature event, patiently waiting for his opportunity. Stewart jumped on the chance during Lap 13 when leader Robert Barker left the bottom open; Stewart grabbed the point on Lap 14. Schild tried to hang with Stewart during the middle portion of the race but he eventually gave way to Cody Smith late. After a late caution Stewart was able to hold off Smith to grab his fourth victory of the season.
“This is a race I wanted to win,” Stewart stated. “Tommy Darity helped me out a lot. When I first started racing he was there telling me what I was doing wrong, and what I was doing right. He was a good friend of the family and it was nice to win the race in his honor.”
“We just had a good car tonight. After qualifying I told J.R. (Croomer) we didn’t get the pole but the car had a lot of bite. The car was pretty neutral and would roll through the corners good. It may not have turned the fastest times, but it was consistent. It was the best car we’ve had this year. We focused on a long run car during practice. That’s what you need to win the race, not the pole speed. I’d rather have a car like this than those I set fast times with.”
After the top six re-draw for invert, Barker and Lloyd Alexander led the 20-car TSRS field to green. The top eight sorted out single file, with side-by-side racing continuing in the back half of the field. By Lap 5 the top three of Barker, Stewart and Schild put some distance on Smith.
Stewart began putting the pressure on Barker, who was having trouble staying in the preferred bottom groove. After a couple quick looks inside, Stewart was able to get the nose inside Barker. Barker tried to hold off Stewart on the high side, but to no avail. Schild followed Stewart by Barker for second. Heather Ables spun on Lap 14 to bring out the first caution.
Coming to the restart, Jason Hollander got turned around as the middle of the pack stacked up going into Turn 3. The next restart attempt saw Brian Moczygemba get into - and spin – Lloyd Alexander, causing a multi-car melee behind them. Alexander was given his spot back, with Moczygemba sent to the tail. Third time was a charm as racing resumed with youngster Jake Kruger getting by Alexander for fourth.
Barker’s woes continued as he gave up spots to Smith, Kruger and Adam Haugh on consecutive Laps coming to halfway. At the crossed flags it was Stewart and Schild with a gap on Smith and Kruger, while Haugh rounded out the top five. The yellow waved on Lap 42 when Michael Cullen spun and collected Allen Alexander. During caution, Barker pitted his ill handling machine.
Once back to green the top five inched away from Lloyd Alexander who was now being pressured by Bobby Teer, Jr. Smith was able to get under Schild on Lap 49 to grab second. A spin by Hollander on Lap 50 brought the yellow back out. On the restart Teer got inside L. Alexander for sixth. Leland Waddell tried to fill the hole about the same time L. Alexander was trying to close the door. The two got hooked up with both ending up in the infield, but continuing without caution.
Yellow did wave on Lap 59 when Moczygemba spun and got tagged by A. Alexander who was a victim for the second time. During the caution, Waddell caught up with L. Alexander and dumped him in turn 1, then high-tailed it for the pits. On the restart with ten to go, Stewart got a good jump on Smith who now being pressured for second by Schild.
Stewart kept inching away while Smith, Schild and Kruger ran nose to tail for second. In the battle for fifth, Haugh and Teer continued to battle it out. Moczygemba and Ables tangled on Lap 73 setting up a green, white, checkered shootout to the finish. Stewart got a half car length on Smith as green waved and full car length as the white flag waved. Smith never got close enough to mount a serious challenge as Stewart in the Southside Wrecker, Gen-Tech Generators, Lozano Brothers Race Engines, Lefthander Chassis grabbed the checkers.
Friday, July 25, 2008
July 25 Open Practice Cancelled
The open practice scheduled for Friday, July 25, has been cancelled due to the recent rains. We are planning to hold the races on Saturday, July 26, as scheduled. Pit gates open at noon, and the grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m.
Carolyn Aramendia takes on the guys at Thunderhill Raceway
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Carolyn Aramendia takes on the guys at Thunderhill Raceway
KYLE, TX (July 25, 2008) – Carolyn Aramendia will be part of Saturday night’s racing action at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) – and she’s ready to tackle her male competitors on the track.
Aramendia is from San Antonio, TX, and drives the #50 white 1993 Ford Crown Victoria in the Grand Stocks, which is an entry-level class at THR. This class boasts 33 registered drivers, six of them female, making for some slim odds for a victory by the “girls.” But Aramendia is beating the odds – claiming three wins so far this year and continuing her lead in the Grand Stock 2008 points’ competition.
Aramendia was under a lot of pressure to maintain her points’ lead during the Grand Stock feature race a couple of weeks ago. She started the 25-lap Grand Stock feature race in the 12th position in a 16-car field. Aramendia fought off some tough challenges from her male counterparts on the track as she worked her way up through the field – including several attempts at outside passes. She finally took the lead on Lap 16 and held on for the win.
So far, most of Aramendia’s male competitors on the track haven’t treated her any differently. “For the most part, I don’t feel there’s a ‘ladies vs. men’ attitude on the track,” commented Aramendia. “Surprisingly, I feel like I’m being treated equally by the guys. They even take the time to congratulate me after a win or make a comment on how well I’ve done in a race.”
Some of Aramendia’s toughest challenges come from two of her Premier Motorsports teammates who also race in the Grand Stock class – Homer Pitner and James Aramendia. Pitner is currently in second place in the points’ race – trailing Aramendia by only 40 points.
Aramendia enjoys being challenged by Pitner. “Although Homer is second in points and is a tough competitor on the track, I feel he races me fairly and I don’t worry about him intentionally taking me out to get ahead in the race.”
James Aramendia – currently running third in points – is not only her teammate, but he’s also Carolyn’s brother-in-law.
“James verbally teases me a lot about taking me out,” said Carolyn. “So that makes him a bit intimidating on the track. I know he supports me in the points’ chase, but I also KNOW that he'd never just hand over a win to me or intentionally take me out. And that makes it all the more exciting.”
Aramendia has also raced against her husband, Joe, several times this year. “I have lots of fun racing against Joe, especially since I hadn’t raced against him prior to this year.”
Joe Aramendia is also part of the Premier Motorsports team, and he normally drives the #79 TSRS Late Model. Brian Moczygemba, Carolyn’s nephew and driver of the #50 TSRS Late Model, rounds out the list of drivers on the team.
Carolyn Aramendia is sponsored by Premier Minerals, Clear Choice Glass, Royal Purple and Aramendia Plumbing. The car owner is Frank Gabrysch. Carolyn is very grateful that her husband, sponsors and team have made it possible for her to race competitively.
Thunderhill Raceway will soon be launching a new campaign – “Women In Racing.” Carolyn Aramendia will be an important part of this campaign that will focus on local women who know all about life in the fast lane. Stay tuned to Thunderhill Raceway’s website (www.thunderhillraceway.com) for more details.
Carolyn Aramendia and the entire Premier Motorsports team will be competing in Saturday night’s (July 26) races at Thunderhill Raceway, starting at 7:00 p.m. The racing action will be highlighted by the return of the TSRS Late Models and the Texas Pro Sedans– along with the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts. The ever-popular JRA Kids Bike and Power Wheel races are also on the agenda.
Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval stock-car race track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at www.thunderhillraceway.com.
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Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Carolyn Aramendia takes on the guys at Thunderhill Raceway
KYLE, TX (July 25, 2008) – Carolyn Aramendia will be part of Saturday night’s racing action at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) – and she’s ready to tackle her male competitors on the track.
Aramendia is from San Antonio, TX, and drives the #50 white 1993 Ford Crown Victoria in the Grand Stocks, which is an entry-level class at THR. This class boasts 33 registered drivers, six of them female, making for some slim odds for a victory by the “girls.” But Aramendia is beating the odds – claiming three wins so far this year and continuing her lead in the Grand Stock 2008 points’ competition.
Aramendia was under a lot of pressure to maintain her points’ lead during the Grand Stock feature race a couple of weeks ago. She started the 25-lap Grand Stock feature race in the 12th position in a 16-car field. Aramendia fought off some tough challenges from her male counterparts on the track as she worked her way up through the field – including several attempts at outside passes. She finally took the lead on Lap 16 and held on for the win.
So far, most of Aramendia’s male competitors on the track haven’t treated her any differently. “For the most part, I don’t feel there’s a ‘ladies vs. men’ attitude on the track,” commented Aramendia. “Surprisingly, I feel like I’m being treated equally by the guys. They even take the time to congratulate me after a win or make a comment on how well I’ve done in a race.”
Some of Aramendia’s toughest challenges come from two of her Premier Motorsports teammates who also race in the Grand Stock class – Homer Pitner and James Aramendia. Pitner is currently in second place in the points’ race – trailing Aramendia by only 40 points.
Aramendia enjoys being challenged by Pitner. “Although Homer is second in points and is a tough competitor on the track, I feel he races me fairly and I don’t worry about him intentionally taking me out to get ahead in the race.”
James Aramendia – currently running third in points – is not only her teammate, but he’s also Carolyn’s brother-in-law.
“James verbally teases me a lot about taking me out,” said Carolyn. “So that makes him a bit intimidating on the track. I know he supports me in the points’ chase, but I also KNOW that he'd never just hand over a win to me or intentionally take me out. And that makes it all the more exciting.”
Aramendia has also raced against her husband, Joe, several times this year. “I have lots of fun racing against Joe, especially since I hadn’t raced against him prior to this year.”
Joe Aramendia is also part of the Premier Motorsports team, and he normally drives the #79 TSRS Late Model. Brian Moczygemba, Carolyn’s nephew and driver of the #50 TSRS Late Model, rounds out the list of drivers on the team.
Carolyn Aramendia is sponsored by Premier Minerals, Clear Choice Glass, Royal Purple and Aramendia Plumbing. The car owner is Frank Gabrysch. Carolyn is very grateful that her husband, sponsors and team have made it possible for her to race competitively.
Thunderhill Raceway will soon be launching a new campaign – “Women In Racing.” Carolyn Aramendia will be an important part of this campaign that will focus on local women who know all about life in the fast lane. Stay tuned to Thunderhill Raceway’s website (www.thunderhillraceway.com) for more details.
Carolyn Aramendia and the entire Premier Motorsports team will be competing in Saturday night’s (July 26) races at Thunderhill Raceway, starting at 7:00 p.m. The racing action will be highlighted by the return of the TSRS Late Models and the Texas Pro Sedans– along with the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts. The ever-popular JRA Kids Bike and Power Wheel races are also on the agenda.
Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval stock-car race track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at www.thunderhillraceway.com.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Point leaders tackle tough challenges at Thunderhill Raceway
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Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
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Point leaders tackle tough challenges at Thunderhill Raceway
Cary Stapp and Carolyn Aramendia hustle their way to Winner’s Circle
KYLE, TX (July 14, 2008) – Saturday night’s racing action at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) presented some tough challenges to the current point leaders in the local classes – namely, Cary Stapp in the ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Carolyn Aramendia in the Grand Stocks and Joey Tschoerner in the Thunder Stocks.
Cary Stapp (San Marcos, TX) started his feature race in the ninth position. He picked off his competitors one at a time and then managed to grab the lead on Lap 9 of the 40-lap ASA A-Line Super Stock feature race – claiming his fourth feature win of the year. The gap for the lead in the local Super Stock points’ competition has now widened, and Stapp holds a commanding 159 point lead over Duane Toyne (Leander, TX).
Since Thunderhill Raceway is an ASA-sanctioned track, Stapp’s victory may help him regain his lead in the West Region in the ASA Short Track National Championship. Stapp went into Saturday’s race in the second position in the ASA West Region’s point standings, and the national results that will be posted on Tuesday evening (July 15) will include his latest win.
Carolyn Aramendia (San Antonio, TX) has been heading up the points’ competition in the Grand Stock class for several weeks, although her lead is much narrower. Following her victory on Saturday night, Aramendia is currently 40 points ahead of her teammate, Homer Pitner (New Branufels, TX).
Aramendia started the 25-lap Grand Stock feature race in the 12th position. She fought off some tough challenges from her male counterparts on the track as she worked her way up through the field – including several attempts at outside passes. Aramendia finally took the lead on Lap 16 and held on for the win.
A third place finish for Joey Tschoerner (Bartlett, TX) has helped him hold on to his points’ lead in the Thunder Stock class. Tschoerner started his feature race in the ninth position and fought some challenging battles as he advanced through the field. With only three laps to go, he was involved in an incident with Mason Teague (Paige, TX). Teague was sent to the rear, and Tschoerner was able to finish the race in the third position. Tschoerner is currently 25 points ahead of Teague.
Shawn Cannon (Forney, TX) claimed another victory in the Allison Legacy Race Series feature event. He started in the 4th position and took the lead early in the race. Cannon survived several incidents that brought out the caution flag, and he took the checkered flag in the 50-lap race.
Rusty Young (Helotes, TX) started on the outside pole for 20-lap feature race for the Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas. After the caution flag was thrown on the first lap, Young grabbed the lead and held on for the win.
Lyndon Kirk (Austin, TX) claimed victory in the 20-lap NasKart race – holding off Travis Roberts (Denver, CO) and previous race winner, Mike Steinman (Austin, TX).
Jim Albert (Lockhart, TX) found his way to the THR Winner’s Circle for the fourth time this year in his #31 Pro Truck. Albert’s victory gives him a one-point advantage over Rusty Mirth (Austin, TX). Albert started in the third position and took over the lead early in the race.
The ExpressJet Pro Modified 35-lap feature event topped off the racing program for the night. JC Umscheid (Alvarado,TX) captured his sixth win this season and held on to his points’ lead in the Texas Pro Modified championship chase. After clocking the fastest qualifying time (15.356 seconds), Umscheid started in fourth based on a drawing for position. He took the lead on Lap 14 and finished the race several car lengths ahead of Tuffy Hudson (Ingleside, TX).
The next race scheduled for Thunderhill Raceway will be held on Saturday, July 26, starting at 7:00 p.m. The racing action will be highlighted by the return of the TSRS Late Models and the Texas Pro Sedans– along with the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts. The ever-popular JRA Kids Bike and Power Wheel races are also on the agenda.
Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval stock-car race track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/. To view the standings in the ASA National Championship, visit http://speednetdirect.com/points.php?track_id=7002.
Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Point leaders tackle tough challenges at Thunderhill Raceway
Cary Stapp and Carolyn Aramendia hustle their way to Winner’s Circle
KYLE, TX (July 14, 2008) – Saturday night’s racing action at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) presented some tough challenges to the current point leaders in the local classes – namely, Cary Stapp in the ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Carolyn Aramendia in the Grand Stocks and Joey Tschoerner in the Thunder Stocks.
Cary Stapp (San Marcos, TX) started his feature race in the ninth position. He picked off his competitors one at a time and then managed to grab the lead on Lap 9 of the 40-lap ASA A-Line Super Stock feature race – claiming his fourth feature win of the year. The gap for the lead in the local Super Stock points’ competition has now widened, and Stapp holds a commanding 159 point lead over Duane Toyne (Leander, TX).
Since Thunderhill Raceway is an ASA-sanctioned track, Stapp’s victory may help him regain his lead in the West Region in the ASA Short Track National Championship. Stapp went into Saturday’s race in the second position in the ASA West Region’s point standings, and the national results that will be posted on Tuesday evening (July 15) will include his latest win.
Carolyn Aramendia (San Antonio, TX) has been heading up the points’ competition in the Grand Stock class for several weeks, although her lead is much narrower. Following her victory on Saturday night, Aramendia is currently 40 points ahead of her teammate, Homer Pitner (New Branufels, TX).
Aramendia started the 25-lap Grand Stock feature race in the 12th position. She fought off some tough challenges from her male counterparts on the track as she worked her way up through the field – including several attempts at outside passes. Aramendia finally took the lead on Lap 16 and held on for the win.
A third place finish for Joey Tschoerner (Bartlett, TX) has helped him hold on to his points’ lead in the Thunder Stock class. Tschoerner started his feature race in the ninth position and fought some challenging battles as he advanced through the field. With only three laps to go, he was involved in an incident with Mason Teague (Paige, TX). Teague was sent to the rear, and Tschoerner was able to finish the race in the third position. Tschoerner is currently 25 points ahead of Teague.
Shawn Cannon (Forney, TX) claimed another victory in the Allison Legacy Race Series feature event. He started in the 4th position and took the lead early in the race. Cannon survived several incidents that brought out the caution flag, and he took the checkered flag in the 50-lap race.
Rusty Young (Helotes, TX) started on the outside pole for 20-lap feature race for the Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas. After the caution flag was thrown on the first lap, Young grabbed the lead and held on for the win.
Lyndon Kirk (Austin, TX) claimed victory in the 20-lap NasKart race – holding off Travis Roberts (Denver, CO) and previous race winner, Mike Steinman (Austin, TX).
Jim Albert (Lockhart, TX) found his way to the THR Winner’s Circle for the fourth time this year in his #31 Pro Truck. Albert’s victory gives him a one-point advantage over Rusty Mirth (Austin, TX). Albert started in the third position and took over the lead early in the race.
The ExpressJet Pro Modified 35-lap feature event topped off the racing program for the night. JC Umscheid (Alvarado,TX) captured his sixth win this season and held on to his points’ lead in the Texas Pro Modified championship chase. After clocking the fastest qualifying time (15.356 seconds), Umscheid started in fourth based on a drawing for position. He took the lead on Lap 14 and finished the race several car lengths ahead of Tuffy Hudson (Ingleside, TX).
The next race scheduled for Thunderhill Raceway will be held on Saturday, July 26, starting at 7:00 p.m. The racing action will be highlighted by the return of the TSRS Late Models and the Texas Pro Sedans– along with the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts. The ever-popular JRA Kids Bike and Power Wheel races are also on the agenda.
Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval stock-car race track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/. To view the standings in the ASA National Championship, visit http://speednetdirect.com/points.php?track_id=7002.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Cary Stapp sizzles on a hot summer night at Thunderhill Raceway
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Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
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Cary Stapp sizzles on a hot summer night at Thunderhill Raceway
Veteran driver claims his third 2008 ASA A-Line Super Stock feature win
KYLE, TX (June 30, 2008) – After spending a hot day in the pits, Cary Stapp (San Marcos, TX) turned up the heat on the track this past Saturday night – taking on some tough challenges during the 40-lap ASA A-Line Super Stock feature race at Thunderhill Raceway.
Starting in the eighth position, Stapp managed to work his way up near the front of the pack early in the race. Doug Ayers (Pflugerville, TX) was in the lead, and Stapp attempted to pass him on Lap 14 using the inside groove. They made contact, and Ayers almost lost control of his car.
Stapp is thankful that Ayers didn’t loop his car around during the attempted pass. “Doug raced me really me hard on Saturday night,” said Stapp. “It really scared me when I tried to pass him early in the race. He got loose and almost spun out. I had to hit my brakes really hard to give him the line, and I was glad that he was able to get his car back under control.”
On the following lap, Stapp was able to make a clean pass on Ayers. He held on to the lead until the end of race – claiming his third victory of the season.
Stapp drives a 1980 Chevrolet Camaro, and he’s sponsored by Miller Lite, San Roc Signs, Robbie English Mortgage and Roadrunner Recycling. Stapp has won four championships in the Super Stocks over the past ten years, and he’s well on his way toward capturing the coveted title again this year.
Widening his lead in the ASA A-Line Super Stock points’ race at Thunderhill Raceway, Stapp is currently running 104 points ahead of Duane Toyne (Leander, TX). Although Stapp is dominating the local points’ competition, he still feels challenged by several talented drivers in the Super Stock class.
“I feel my biggest challengers in the Super Stock class this year are Shawn Paul Lehman, Duane Toyne and Keith Garrett,” commented Stapp. “I’ve raced against Shawn for the last ten years, and I know his racing style very well. He’s fast no matter what he drives. Duane has also raced against me for the past several years, and he’s getting faster each year. Although Keith is the newcomer in our class, he’s also a challenge, especially since he raced at San Antonio Speedway for quite a while before it was closed down. I don’t think I can rule out any of these guys this year.”
The ASA A-Line Super Stock class is considered the premier division at Thunderhill Raceway, and the drivers in this class are also competing in the ASA Short Track National Championship.
Stapp went into Saturday’s race in the second position in the ASA West Region’s point standings. He’s hoping his win on Saturday will move him back into the lead, although he has some concerns about the small field of cars that entered the feature race.
“I know that the car count is an important factor in determining the ASA point averages,” said Stapp. “Even though I started near the back of the pack and won the race, we didn’t have a very good car count this past weekend. I get very tense waiting for the ASA standings to post each week, but I’ll continue to give it everything I have to win the national championship.”
Stapp will make his next attempt to gain momentum in the national competition at the next race scheduled at Thunderhill Raceway – on Saturday, July 12. Starting at 7:00 p.m., the racing action will include the ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts – along with the ExpressJet Pro Modifieds, Pro Trucks, Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas and the Allison Legacy Race Series.
Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval stock-car race track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at www.thunderhillraceway.com.
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ASA A-Line Point Standings through June 28, 2008 (Top 15):
Cary Stapp 798
Duane Toyne 694
Matt Hodge 634
Terry Tschoerner 621
Mickey McKim 572
Keith Garrett 488
Mark Mathis 476
Shawn Paul Lehman 477
Clint LaFont 388
Chris Birmingham 303
Tracy Tschoerner 302
Levi Krauss 291
Larry Stein 285
Doug Ayers 254
Rodney Rodriguez 208
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Cary Stapp sizzles on a hot summer night at Thunderhill Raceway
Veteran driver claims his third 2008 ASA A-Line Super Stock feature win
KYLE, TX (June 30, 2008) – After spending a hot day in the pits, Cary Stapp (San Marcos, TX) turned up the heat on the track this past Saturday night – taking on some tough challenges during the 40-lap ASA A-Line Super Stock feature race at Thunderhill Raceway.
Starting in the eighth position, Stapp managed to work his way up near the front of the pack early in the race. Doug Ayers (Pflugerville, TX) was in the lead, and Stapp attempted to pass him on Lap 14 using the inside groove. They made contact, and Ayers almost lost control of his car.
Stapp is thankful that Ayers didn’t loop his car around during the attempted pass. “Doug raced me really me hard on Saturday night,” said Stapp. “It really scared me when I tried to pass him early in the race. He got loose and almost spun out. I had to hit my brakes really hard to give him the line, and I was glad that he was able to get his car back under control.”
On the following lap, Stapp was able to make a clean pass on Ayers. He held on to the lead until the end of race – claiming his third victory of the season.
Stapp drives a 1980 Chevrolet Camaro, and he’s sponsored by Miller Lite, San Roc Signs, Robbie English Mortgage and Roadrunner Recycling. Stapp has won four championships in the Super Stocks over the past ten years, and he’s well on his way toward capturing the coveted title again this year.
Widening his lead in the ASA A-Line Super Stock points’ race at Thunderhill Raceway, Stapp is currently running 104 points ahead of Duane Toyne (Leander, TX). Although Stapp is dominating the local points’ competition, he still feels challenged by several talented drivers in the Super Stock class.
“I feel my biggest challengers in the Super Stock class this year are Shawn Paul Lehman, Duane Toyne and Keith Garrett,” commented Stapp. “I’ve raced against Shawn for the last ten years, and I know his racing style very well. He’s fast no matter what he drives. Duane has also raced against me for the past several years, and he’s getting faster each year. Although Keith is the newcomer in our class, he’s also a challenge, especially since he raced at San Antonio Speedway for quite a while before it was closed down. I don’t think I can rule out any of these guys this year.”
The ASA A-Line Super Stock class is considered the premier division at Thunderhill Raceway, and the drivers in this class are also competing in the ASA Short Track National Championship.
Stapp went into Saturday’s race in the second position in the ASA West Region’s point standings. He’s hoping his win on Saturday will move him back into the lead, although he has some concerns about the small field of cars that entered the feature race.
“I know that the car count is an important factor in determining the ASA point averages,” said Stapp. “Even though I started near the back of the pack and won the race, we didn’t have a very good car count this past weekend. I get very tense waiting for the ASA standings to post each week, but I’ll continue to give it everything I have to win the national championship.”
Stapp will make his next attempt to gain momentum in the national competition at the next race scheduled at Thunderhill Raceway – on Saturday, July 12. Starting at 7:00 p.m., the racing action will include the ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts – along with the ExpressJet Pro Modifieds, Pro Trucks, Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas and the Allison Legacy Race Series.
Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval stock-car race track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at www.thunderhillraceway.com.
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ASA A-Line Point Standings through June 28, 2008 (Top 15):
Cary Stapp 798
Duane Toyne 694
Matt Hodge 634
Terry Tschoerner 621
Mickey McKim 572
Keith Garrett 488
Mark Mathis 476
Shawn Paul Lehman 477
Clint LaFont 388
Chris Birmingham 303
Tracy Tschoerner 302
Levi Krauss 291
Larry Stein 285
Doug Ayers 254
Rodney Rodriguez 208
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