“Wildman” Chrudimsky ready to tear up some stuff at Crash-A-Rama

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“Wildman” Chrudimsky ready to tear up some stuff at Crash-A-Rama

KYLE, TX (October 20, 2008) – “Wildman” Mark Chrudimsky is getting his motorized weapons ready for the Crash-A-Rama on Sunday, October 26, at Thunderhill Raceway (THR).

Chrudimsky normally competes in an open-wheeled Pro Modified race car, but he’s switching to some different wheels for the first-ever THR Crash-A-Rama on Sunday.

“I’m planning on bringing three or four cars for several of the events – and probably at least a couple of buses, including my ‘Bikini Bus,’” said Chrudimsky. “And I’ll be driving in all of the events, except the Demolition Derby.”

One of the Crash-A-Rama events is an Enduro Race, which is a 200-lap or two-hour event (whichever comes first). The caution flag will not be used during the race, so drivers will have to maneuver around stalled cars on the track, hazardous track conditions, etc., to battle for the lead.

Other events include a Car-Boat race, a Bus Race, Chain Race and Demolition Derby.

The cars competing in the Car-Boat race will be towing an unsecured boat on a trailer. If the boat comes off the trailer during the race, it will not be cleared from the track. Competing drivers will have to negotiate around the obstacles on the track to continue racing.

School buses will be used in the Bus Race, and inertia going into the turns will definitely make the buses hard to handle on THR’s 3/8-mile asphalt oval. In the Chain Race, two cars will be chained together. Both drivers will have to work together to make their way around the track. Cars competing in the Demolition Derby will intentionally wreck each other and required to make continuous contact with other cars.

Chrudimsky is really looking forward to competing in the Crash-A-Rama events especially after his experience at San Antonio Speedway (SAS) a couple of years ago.

“When I drove in the Crash-A-Rama at San Antonio Speedway, I had a blast,” Chrudimsky proclaimed. “It was just flat-out fun not having to worrying about how much stuff I messed up. And I’m ready to have some fun again. I know the crowd wants to see stuff getting torn up, and I plan to do my part in keeping them entertained. Whatever happens, happens. If my car (or bus) starts overheating or gets really torn up, I’ll just drive it until it dies.”

Chrudimsky has already come up with his race strategy. “If someone runs into me, I’ll make sure I run back into them,” joked Chrudimsky. “Heck, we’ll just make it a rolling Demo Derby!”

Thunderhill Raceway’s Race Director, Rick Day, remembers Chrudimsky’s wild and crazy performance at the SAS Crash-A-Rama.

“Mark stole the show that night,” commented Day with a hearty chuckle. “The more stuff he tore up that night, the more the crowd liked it. When he’d go crazy on the track, the fans went crazier in the stands!”

THR’s grandstand gates open at noon, with the races slated to start at 2 pm.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, D-shaped asphalt oval 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/.

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Rebecca Cooper, CPA, takes on a 'taxing' new sport at Thunderhill Raceway

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Oct. 10, 2008
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Rebecca Cooper, CPA, takes on a 'taxing' new sport at Thunderhill Raceway

(Austin, TX) Most people relate paying their taxes to the April 15th “due” date.

However, for accountants like Rebecca Cooper, CPA, the tax season (technically) doesn’t end until Oct. 15. Thus, the spunky CPA of Thunderhill Raceway (THR) is very much looking forward to the upcoming Crash-A-Rama at Thunderhill Raceway (www.thunderhillraceway.com) Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at the 3/8th-mile asphalt oval located just south of Austin in Kyle, Texas.

“I can’t wait to get out there and drive in the demolition derby,” Cooper proclaimed in a fun, kidding manner. “I’ve got some frustrations and stress to release - I can’t wait to get out there and bang some cars around!”

Cooper has been with THR for five years and, in that time, has given away thousands of dollars to drivers and fans in support of local racing. She loves her time with local racing and enjoys a great friendship among the many track officials, drivers, families and fans.

But the life-long Mark Martin fan always enjoys a friendly “rivalry” with the drivers of THR and looks forward to “trading paint” with some veteran drivers. She’s also said there may be a “revenge factor” for some: Cooper has sent some folks packing for not wearing their wrist bands.

“I’ll bet there are a few folks who’d like ‘a shot’ at me,” Cooper declared. “I hope there’s a ton of drivers (in the Demo Derby). I hope every driver who has a car comes out and enters. I challenge them to step up and take the track – I’ll be waiting for them!”

One of THR’s drivers, Cooter Lynch, is responsible for getting Cooper’s car ready for the event while the Austin CPA has already landed a sponsorship – Señor Salsa. And as if wearing a “target” on her car isn’t enough, Cooper plans on participating in the Dunk Booth that will be set up in the grandstand area before the Demo Derby.

“Oh yah,” Cooper stated with a big grin. “I”ll be yelling and teasing them (while sitting in the dunk booth). I will antagonize them and I will tick someone off – in a nice way, of course. It will add to the fun, and I think anyone who comes out to Thunderhill that day will have a great time no matter what.”

There’s certainly plenty planned for the day. Grandstand gates will open at noon. The following information – along with Demo Derby Rules – can be found on the track’s web site, www.thunderhillraceway.com.

CRASH-A-RAMA EVENTS

Enduro Race – This race is a 200-lap or two-hour event, whichever comes first. The cars competing will be allowed minimum modifications for safety purposes only. The caution (yellow) or red flag will not be used, except for fire emergencies and/or endangerment to a driver. Drivers will have to maneuver around stalled cars on the track, hazardous track conditions, etc., to battle for the lead.

Car-Boat Race – The cars competing will be towing an unsecured boat on a trailer. If a car loses the boat and/or trailer, it will be ineligible to continue in the competition. Boats, cars and trailers, will not be cleared from the track during the race, so participating drivers will have to negotiate around the obstacles on the track to continue racing.

Bus Race – School buses will race each other around the track. Inertia going into the turns will definitely make the buses hard to handle on the 3/8-mile asphalt oval.

Chain Race – Two cars will be chained together. Although both cars must have engines, only the lead car can have the engine running. Both cars are required to have working foot brakes – for obvious reasons.

Demolition Derby – Cars competing in the Derby will intentionally wreck each other, and the last car running will be declared the winner. Each car must make contact with another car at least once every two (2) minutes or the driver will be disqualified.