2012-07-19

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Presented By Mobil 1 Statistical Advance: Edmonton

For Immediate Release

 

 

Analyzing The Edmonton 100 At Edmonton City Centre Airport

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 17, 2012) – In the second race of its three-event Western Canadian swing, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 returns to Alberta to be a part of the Edmonton Indy after a one-year hiatus. The Edmonton 100 on the 2.256-mile, 13-turn temporary circuit at Edmonton City Centre Airport is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. MT. Below is a statistical look at the recent performance of the series and selected drivers at Edmonton, as well as some other statistical trends:

 

Edmonton Race Setup

·         This is the Canadian Tire Series’ first time on the new 2.256-mile, 13-turn race course.

·         J.R. Fitzpatrick is a two-time Edmonton winner and has not finished worse than fourth in four career starts.

·         Andrew Ranger won at Edmonton in 2009 and has won 12 of his 21 series road-course starts and has not finished worse than third in his three Alberta starts.

·         Points leader D.J. Kennington and winner of the last three series events has finished outside of the top 10 in his last two Edmonton starts.

 

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series At Edmonton

·         This is the series’ fifth time to compete in Edmonton, but first on the new 2.256-mile, 13-turn race course.

·         The race’s television premier is scheduled for Saturday, July 28 at 3 p.m. ET on TSN2 and Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 10 p.m. ET on RDS2.

·         The four previous Edmonton events were competed on the old 1.973-mile, 14-turn track.

·         The Edmonton 100 is 101.66 kilometers (63.16 miles) in length.

·         Is one of five road-course events on the 2012 schedule – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ont., Circuit ICAR in Mirabel, Que., Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal and Circuit de Trois-Rivieres (Que.) are the others.

·         In the previous four Edmonton events, there has been an average of 2.25 caution periods for 7.25 laps with earliest coming at Lap 9 in 2007 and the latest at Lap 27 in 2009.

·         In four races at Edmonton, the average finishing position for the polesitter is 1.75 and the average starting position for the race winner is 1.5.

 

Edmonton Data

Race: #6 of 12 (7/22/12)

Track Layout: 2.256-mile temporary road course

Race Length: 28 laps (63.16 miles or 101.66 kilometers)

 

Records

1-Lap Qualifying: J.R. Fitzpatrick, Chevrolet, 80.318 seconds, 88.433 mph, July 24, 2010

32-Lap Race: J.R. Fitzpatrick, Chevrolet, 49 min., 23 sec., 76.709 mph, July 25, 2010

(Note: The above records are for the old 1.973-mile race course. The 2011 event will be contested on the newer 2.256-mile configuration.)

 

Race Winners

J.R. Fitzpatrick................................... 2

Andrew Ranger................................... 1

Alex Tagliani ...................................... 1

 

Pole Winners

Andrew Ranger .................................. 3

J.R. Fitzpatrick .................................. 1

 

Manufacturer Wins

Ford.................................................. 3

Chevrolet........................................... 1

 

Laps Led

Andrew Ranger................................. 64

J.R. Fitzpatrick................................. 33

Alex Tagliani..................................... 31

 

Selected Driver Information:

Ron Beauchamp Jr. (No. 60 Mopar/Mobil 1 Dodge)

·         Finished 18th in his last visit to Edmonton.

·         Best Edmonton finish was sixth in 2009.

·         Has recorded top 10s in three of his last four starts overall.

·         One of just four drivers to start all 68 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series races.

 

Robin Buck (No. 66 Quaker State Dodge)

·         Finished third in 2007 in Edmonton for his only start in Alberta.

·         Registered two wins and four top-five finishes in his five 2011 road-course starts.

·         Has scored six top 10s in his last eight Canadian Tire Series start – all on road courses.

·         Earned both of his series-career wins – Circuit ICAR and Circuit de Trois-Rivieres – last season.

 

Kevin Dowler (No. 35 Whitemud Mechanical/EMCO Dodge)

·         Finished 14th in 2007 at Edmonton in his only start in his home province.

·         Made his first series start since 2007 on July 14 at Motoplex Speedway in Vernon, B.C.

·         Was a relief driver for Jason Hathaway, who had an injured wrist, last season.

·         Former CASCAR champion.

·         Son, Noel, is a Canadian Tire Series regular competitor.

 

Noel Dowler (No. 5 EMCO-Kohler/Rheem Dodge)

·         Making his first Edmonton start in 2012.

·         Has a current streak of three consecutive top-10 finishes.

·         Scored a season-best finish of 11th last season at Riverside International Speedway in Antigonish, N.S.

·         Finished third in last year’s Rookie of the Year standings.

 

L.P. Dumoulin (No. 47 WeatherTech Canada/Bellmare Dodge)

·         Making his Edmonton debut this year.

·         Opened the season with back-to-back top-five road-course finishes.

·         Was the 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Rookie of the Year.

·         Now a teammate of defending series champion Scott Steckly.

·         Made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut on Aug. 20, 2012 at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

 

J.R. Fitzpatrick (No. 84 Equipment Express Chevrolet)

·         Won both the 2007 and 2010 Canadian Tire Series events in Edmonton.

·         Finished second in 2009 and fourth in 2008 on the Edmonton airport course.

·         Has top-five finishes in all four of his Edmonton outings.

·         Has led 33 laps in series action at the Alberta event.

·         Has five top-10 finishes in his last seven series road-course starts.

·         Six of his seven career series wins have come on road courses – CTMP (3), Edmonton (2) and Montreal.

·         Has made a pair of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts this season.

 

Jason Hathaway (No. 3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge)

·         Finished sixth in the 2010 Edmonton 100 – his best in four starts.

·         Has a streak of four consecutive top10 finishes in Edmonton.

·         Has scored top-five finishes in his last three starts this season.

·         One of only four drivers to start all 68 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series races.

 

D.J. Kennington (No. 17 Castrol Edge/Mahindra Tractors Dodge)

·         Finished 15th at Edmonton in 2010.

·         Finished fourth in 2007 and fifth in 2008 at the Alberta event.

·         Has won the last three events and is the first driver in series history to win three consecutive races.

·         Sits atop the championship standings.

·         Has a current streak of seven straight top-five finishes and eight consecutive top 10s.

·         Has 14 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series victories – second on the all-time list behind Andrew Ranger (15).

·         Won 2010 series championship.

·         One of four drivers to start all 68 NCATS races.

 

Kerry Micks (No. 02 Leland/BDI/PartSource Ford)

·         Scored a fifth-place Edmonton finish in 2010 – his best in four starts.

·         Finished eighth in 2008 edition of Edmonton 100.

·         Has top-10 finishes in five of his last six starts dating back to the Montreal race last year.

·         Two of his three series-career wins have come on road-course wins (Montreal and Trois-Rivieres in 2007).

·         Sharing time with Kerry Micks this season behind the wheel of the No. 02 Ford.

 

Andrew Ranger (No. 27 Dodge/GC Motorsports Dodge)

·         Won the 2009 Edmonton race in his last start at the track.

·         Finished second in 2007 and third in 2008 at Edmonton.

·         Has led a series-high 64 laps in Edmonton.

·         Has top-10 finishes in his last seven of his last eight Canadian Tire Series starts.

·         Has won 12 of his 21 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series road-course starts.

·         Has finished inside the top 10 in 26 of his last 28 series starts dating back to the 2008 season.

·         Is the series’ all-time leader with 15 victories.

·         Tied with Don Thomson Jr. at 11 atop the all-time list for pole wins.

·         Won the series championship in 2007 and 2009.

 

Trevor Seibert (No. 69 Lake Excavating Dodge)

·         Finished fourth in his 2010 start on the Edmonton City Centre Airport track.

·         Scored a fourth-place finish in the 2009 Alberta event.

 

Scott Steckly (No. 22 Canadian Tire Dodge)

·         Has finished third in each of his last two Canadian Tire Series starts in Edmonton.

·         Was the runner-up to Alex Tagliani in the 2008 Edmonton event.

·         Has six top-five finishes in his last seven starts dating back to last season.

·         Has 11 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series victories which ranks third on the all-time list.

·         Won 2008 and 2011 series championships.

·         One of just four drivers to start all 68 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series races.

 

James Van Domselaar (No. 14 Steel-Craft Door Products Chevrolet)

·         Recorded a 12th-place finish in 2010 – his best in four Edmonton starts.

 

Jarrad Whissell (No. 44 SMS Equipment/Komatsu Ford)

·         Posted a ninth-place finish in the 2010 edition of the Edmonton 100.

·         Finished 11th in 2008 and 17th in 2008 at Edmonton.

 

Jason White (No. 21 A&W/Bowers & Wilkins Dodge)

·         Scored a 21st-place finish in his last Edmonton start in 2010.

·         Best Edmonton finish was 15th in 2008 and 2009.

·         Recorded his first series top-five finish on July 14 at Motoplex Speedway in Vernon, B.C.

·         Was 2008 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Rookie of the Year.

 

Contact:

Shon Sbarra

Integrated Marketing Communications

 


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Fisher, Theetge First Entries to 50th Milk Bowl

 Attached Photos: Fisher.jpg - Former Thunder Road Champion Jamie Fisher (18vt) battles for the win with Jay Laquerre (50vt).  (Photo Credit: Leif Tillotson)

  

Theetge.jpg - Two-time Serie ACT Castrol Champion Donald Theetge (80qc)battles side by side with defending Champion Patrick Laperle (91qc). (Photo Credit: Stephane Lazare)

 

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Barre, VT – Former Thunder Road Champion Jamie Fisher, and two-time Serie ACT Castrol Champion Donald Theetge were the first to file entries for the 50th Annual People’s United Bank Milk Bowl on Sunday, September 30 at Barre’s Thunder Road. 

 

Fisher filed within 30 minutes of receiving his entry form last Thursday. “This may be the biggest Milk Bowl we ever run for, so I didn’t want to waste any time,” said Fisher.  “We’ve finally got the car going great again this year, I think we’ve got a real shot,” he finished.

 

Two days later in Canada, Theetge handed in his entry minutes after receiving it saying, “I will be there. We are coming to win, and I would love nothing more than to bring the Milk Bowl trophy to Quebec.”

 

By entering before the early entry August 15th deadline, the pair has been entered into a drawing for eight (8) Goodyear tires for the event. 

 

Fisher currently rides fifth overall in the Late Model weekly standings in one of the tightest point battles in recent memory at Thunder Road, and has already claimed three podium finishes at the Barre high banks in 2012.  Theetge is on a tear on the Serie ACT Castrol, earning 2 wins and four top fives in the first five starts of the year.  Both drivers are hungry for their first Milk Bowl trophy. 

 

Qualifying kicks off on Saturday, September 29, and the 50th Annual running of the People’s United Bank Milk Bowl will be on Sunday, September 30.  Post time is 1pm. 

 

For additional information head to www.thunderroadspeedbowl.com, email us at media@acttour.com, or call the office at (802) 244-6963.

 

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Champion Drivers Returning to Devil's Bowl Speedway for C.J. Richards Memorial

ATTACHED PHOTO:

Champion drivers from Devil's Bowl Speedway's past will compete in a showdown-style event in the track's Daredevil division (pictured) at Friday's Carrara Masonry & Concrete C.J. Richards Memorial event.  (MemorEvents photo)

 

 

Jelley, LaDuc, Ryan among showdown entries; RRMC Marrow Donor Program auction on tap

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                     DBS-071712-1

 

WEST HAVEN, VT – Some of Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s most accomplished stock car racing champions will climb behind the wheel again at Friday’s C.J. Richards Memorial event presented by Carrara Masonry & Concrete.  All-star drivers from the West Haven, VT half-mile will strap into cars from the track’s Daredevil class for a special showdown as part of the event that features a 67-lap race for the headline NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Bond Auto Parts Modified division.

 

Among the entrants in the Daredevil event is Butch Jelley of Andover, VT.  Jelley raced at Devil’s Bowl Speedway when Richards opened the track in 1967.  Jelley’s highlights include six consecutive Modified wins in 1969 and the 1975 track championship.  He’ll be joined by past Modified and Late Model standouts Tim LaDuc, Jimmy Ryan, Ray Hoard, Lee Nutting, Fred Little, Charlie Brown, Ralph Bruno, and Don Mattison.  Together, the group accounts for over 150 feature victories and 10 track championships.  The drivers will compete in track-owned Daredevil cars – virtually street-legal race cars with only safety modifications – which offer fans, sponsors, and members of the community the opportunity to race.

“This showdown is something fun and exciting that will really bring C.J. Richards’ legacy to the forefront.  These drivers are the ones that built Devil’s Bowl into what it was under C.J.’s watch,” Devil’s Bowl Speedway owner/promoter Mike Bruno said.  Bruno explained that the event will be run in three parts: A pair of five-car heat races will each qualify two drivers to the final round.  “The cars may not be 600-horsepower Modifieds,” Bruno chuckled, “but I’m sure these guys will drive them like they are.”

The comeback stars are not limited to just the Daredevils, though; Todd Stone of Middlebury, VT returns to the Modifieds after finishing third one week ago in his first start at Devil’s Bowl Speedway since 2009.  In the intermediate Renegade class, former Modified champion Don Miller of Wells, VT will drive a car owned by top racer Frank Monroe, who was sidelined by surgery last month.

Also on the card along with racing for the entry-level Bomber division is a silent auction to benefit the Rutland Regional Medical Center Marrow Donor Program.  Items for bid include autographed memorabilia from local racers Beaver Dragon and Ron Proctor and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Mark Martin, and more.  For more information or to place a bid by email, contact Kerry Ellis of the RRMC Marrow Donor Program at kellis@rrmc.org.

Regular general admission for the C.J. Richards Memorial 67 presented by Carrara Masonry & Concrete on Friday, July 20 is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62+), and free for children 12 and under.  Gates open at 5:00pm with racing scheduled to begin at 7:30pm.  The C.J. Richards Memorial Vintage Festival presented by 101.5 “The Fox” for classic race cars and hot rods will be held on Saturday, July 21 at 12:00 noon and Sunday, July 22 at 11:00am.  Admission for the two-day show is $20 for exhibitors and competitors, $10 for adults and seniors, and free for kids 12 and under.  Call (802) 265-3112 or email devilsbowlspeedway@gmail.com for more information.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, four miles north of Exit 2 on US Route 4.  For more information, call (802) 265-3112 or click www.devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.  Devil’s Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com/devilsbowlspeedway and Twitter at @DevilsBowlSpeed.

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NASCAR : LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN EN PISTE AU EDMONTON INDY

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(Pour diffusion immédiate)

 

NASCAR : LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN EN PISTE AU EDMONTON INDY

Deuxième de trois épreuves dans l’Ouest Canadien

 

Trois-Rivières, le 19 juillet 2012 – Louis-Philippe Dumoulin participera à l’événement d’envergure qu’est le Edmonton Indy en Alberta le 22 juillet prochain au volant de la Dodge n°47 WeatherTech Canada/ Bellemare. Après une absence de deux années consécutives, la série NASCAR Canadian Tire est de retour à Edmonton. Le détenteur du titre de Recrue de l'année 2011, ainsi que l’ensemble des pilotes, découvriront le tracé temporaire pour la première fois lors de la séance d’essai supplémentaire du vendredi 20 juillet.

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NASCAR: LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN AT THE EDMONTON INDY

The second of three Western Canadian Events

 

Trois-Rivieres, July 19th, 2012 – Louis-Philippe Dumoulin will be participating in the esteemed event, Edmonton Indy, this July 22nd in Alberta, behind the wheel of the n°47 WeatherTech Canada/ Bellemare Dodge. After being absent for two consecutive years, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series is making its return to Edmonton. The 2011 Rookie of the Year champion, along with the other drivers, will familiarise themselves with the new temporary track configuration during the additional practice session scheduled for this Friday July 20th.

 

 

Reconnu en tant que spécialiste des circuits routiers, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin a fait sa marque lors des trois dernières épreuves (16, 23 juin et 19 juillet) démontrant à ses adversaires qu’il est également un sérieux rival sur ovale. Au volant de la voiture n°47 WeatherTech Canada/ Bellemare, le Québécois apprivoisera la nouvelle configuration de la piste du Edmonton City Centre Airport (Edmonton « 100 »). Le tracé ressemble davantage à un circuit de Formule 1600 : 28 tours, un enchaînement de 13 nouveaux virages rapides et serrés sur 101.66 kilomètres.

 

« C’est vraiment l’fun que ce soit un nouveau tracé pour tout le monde, surtout que certains pilotes connaissaient très bien l’ancien circuit d’Edmonton. Pour avoir couru dans plusieurs séries sur circuit routier, c’est là que je me sens le mieux et je suis impatient de me retrouver au volant de la voiture n°47 WeatherTech Canada/ Bellemare, d’éprouver la piste et de me préparer pour la course », partage avec enthousiasme l’instructeur de pilotage à l’international.

 

Plus que deux courses dans l’Ouest et le Trifluvien effectuera un retour en piste sur le tracé qui l’a vu évolué.

 

« Nous avons un maximum de points à comptabiliser pour arriver en force au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières et au NAPA200. Avec WeatherTech.ca, connu à travers l’Amérique du Nord, nous pouvons compter sur des voitures fiables en tout temps, prétendre à un top-3 et peut-être même au championnat », partage Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.

 

Les qualifications du Edmonton City Centre Airport Indy auront lieu à 18h50 le samedi 21 juillet (HNE). Louis-Philippe Dumoulin sera sur la grille de départ à bord de la voiture n°47 WeatherTech Canada/Bellemare, le dimanche 22 juillet à 12h30 (HNE).

 

WeatherTech Canada conçoit, développe des accessoires automobiles haut de gamme et sur mesure pour les consommateurs et les manufacturiers. Ils fabriquent et manufacturent digitalement des tapis de voiture toutes saisons, tapis de protection arrière ainsi que des garde-boues (sans vis) aux États-Unis, pour tous types de véhicules en Amérique du Nord. Les ingénieurs utilisent les outils les plus sophistiqués disponibles pour la saisie des données et la géométrie complexe des véhicules telles que les surfaces au sol, les zones de rangement, les ouvertures de fenêtre ou les ailes (standards de qualité optimale).

Rencontrez Louis-Philippe Dumoulin sur www.weatherTech.ca.

 

« Passion – Performance – Partenariats »

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A renowned road circuit specialist, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin has left his mark during the last three events (June 16th, 23rd and July 19th) demonstrating to fellow competitors that he is also a serious rival on oval circuits. At the wheel of the n°47 WeatherTech Canada/ Bellemare, the Quebecer will assimilate the newly configured circuit at the Edmonton City Center Airport (Edmonton « 100 »). The circuit resembles that of Formula 1600 layout: 28 laps, a series of 13 new fast, tight turns for a total of 101.66 kilometers.

 

« I find it interesting that this is a new circuit for everyone, especially since certain drivers were very familiar with the old Edmonton circuit. After having raced in numerous different series on road circuits, this is where I feel the best and I can’t wait to find the wheel of the n°47 WeatherTech Canada/ Bellemare, to experience the track and get ready for the race », shares with enthusiasm the International Racing Instructor

 

Fewer than two races in Western Canada before the Trois-Rivieres native can return on his home track.

 

« We have a maximum number of points to accumulate for the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres and NAPA 200 events. With WeatherTech.ca, known across North America, we can count on the reliable cars, to claim a top-3 or maybe even a championship », shares Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.

 

The Edmonton City Center Airport Indy qualifications will take place Saturday July 21st at 6:50 pm (ET). Louis-Philippe Dumoulin will be at the starting grid in the n°47 WeatherTech Canada/Bellemare, Sunday July 22nd at 12:30 pm (ET).

 

WeatherTech Canada designs, develops and produces high quality digitally custom-fitted FloorLiners, All-Weather Floor Mats, Cargo Liners and No-Drill Mudflaps in the USA on North American machinery for customers and manufacturers. Engineers use the newest technology available for data entry and the geometric complexity required by the vehicles for floor-surface coverings, storage areas, aisles and window openings (at a superior quality standards).

Meet Louis-Philippe Dumoulin on www.weatherTech.ca.

 

« Passion – Performance – Partnerships »

 

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TD Bank 250 Week Kicks Off

OXFORD, Maine - - The Oxford Plains Speedway Acceleration Divisions kicked off the beginning of a busy period of racing Wednesday night.  Five divisions ran a nearly caution free program.  Winners were Geoff Low in the Renegades, Tasha Dyer in the Ladies Division, Kevin Oliver in the Sport Trucks, Jason Berry in the Rebels, and Joey Morey and Dan Brown in the Outlaw features.

 

Renegade

Pos.

No.

Name

1

6

Geoff Low

2

05

Gerard Cote

3

91

Bill Grover

4

55

Harvey Poussard

5

28

James Record

 

Allen's Coffee Flavored Brandy Ladies

Pos.

No.

Name

1

3

Tasha Dyer

2

34

Dottie Patria

3

92

Debbie Marston

4

21

Rachel Dubois ( R )

5

26

Missy Morgan

 

Call of the Wild Sport Truck

Pos.

No.

Name

1

28

Kevin Oliver

2

1

Jon Lizotte

3

18

Neil McKenna ( R )

4

20

Joe Farrar

5

99

Paul McKenna

 

Runnin' Rebel

Pos.

No.

Name

1

46

Jason Berry

2

83

Brady Romano

3

16

Mike Ward

4

2

Craig Bartlett

5

51

Dustin Salley

 

Outlaw #1

Pos.

No.

Name

1

24

Joe Morey

2

34

John Patria

3

17

Mike Bradstreet

4

97

Shannon Judd

5

89

Kyle Curtis

 

Outlaw #2

Pos.

No.

Name

1

83

Dan Brown

2

3

Josh Childs

3

67

Mike Haynes

4

73

Troy Jordan

5

44

Kyle Treadwell ( R )

 

 

Bill Ryan
Owner
Oxford Plains Speedway
PO Box 208
Oxford, Maine 04270

207-539-8865
www.oxfordplains.com

 


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Last Minute Sponsorship Arrives For Will Kimmel

 

 

 

 

 

Kimmel Racing To Race Chicagoland

 

JOLIET, Illinois (July 18, 2012) - - Even before arriving at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, Kimmel Racing and driver Will Kimmel (@willkimmel) are excited about their chances for Saturday afternoon’s Ansell ActivArmr® 150 for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.

 

The excitement comes from a last minute sponsorship alliance with AccucareTX and Tilted Kilt who have agreed to jump aboard the Kimmel Racing (@kimmel_racing) train for the 12th race of the 2012 season. After having to start and park last weekend at Iowa Speedway, Kimmel Racing will return to full force and look to improve on their stout fifth place run at New Jersey Motorsports Park at the beginning of the month.

Together, the Kimmel Racing team led by father-son duo of Bill and Will Kimmel will look not only for a strong finish in their first mile-and-half race track together this year but look to pull of an impressive feat by putting their No. 68 AccucareTX / Tilted Kilt Ford Fusion in victory circle.

“Words can’t describe the feeling knowing that we’re actually going to be able to race this weekend because of the support of AccucareTX and Tilted Kilt,” said driver Will Kimmel. “We’ve experience our fair share of ups and downs this season – but none of that matters going into the weekend because our focus is solely on going out there and showing what our team is capable of not only for ourselves but for those who believe in us too.”

AccucareTX provides on-site contract rehabilitation services including physical and occupational therapies, speech-language pathology services, and home therapy in a variety in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Despite not having the ability to participate in the open-test session in the “Windy City” a few weeks ago, the Clarksville, Indiana-based team is confident in their ability to get the job done and fight against those who did partake in the opportunity.

“We know what we’re looking for,” offered owner and crew chief Bill Kimmel. “We’re bringing one of the strongest Fords in our fleet and the horsepower from RoushYates should be spectacular and everyone knows that Will is not afraid to get up on the wheel. If you were to say, we’ve raised the bar for ourselves heading into Chicagoland, you would be right. Hopefully, we can go out there on Saturday and have a strong finish and turn these partnerships into something more. Ultimately, without their support, we would not be racing this weekend and we don’t forget that.”

When Kimmel isn’t behind the wheel of the No. 68 AccucareTX / Tilted Kilt Ford Fusion, the Sellersburg, Indiana native is busting his hump with his full service lawn care business which serves several surrounding cities and includes both business and residential clients.

 

“It keeps me busy, that’s for sure,” Kimmel explained. “From the moment the sun rises until it begins to set it seems like I’m out there hard at it. It’s a lot of work – but it helps out with stuff that we need in the shop. The family’s real supportive so that makes things a lot easier to deal with.”

 

 

Kimmel will make his 10th start of the year this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Preparing to run start to finish for the sixth time in 2012, the team is search of their third top-five run and fourth top-10 effort overall. Overall, the 24-year old will make his 35th career ARCA start.

 

Before heading to the track on Friday, the Kimmel Racing team will make a stop at the Tilted Kilt in Joliet, Illinois from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Celtic-themed sports bar and restaurant chain is located at 3340 Mall Loop Drive No. 14, Joliet, Illinois 60435.

 

 

The Ansell ActivArmr® 150 (100 laps / 150 miles) is the 12th of 20 events on the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 12th ARCA race at Chicagoland is a two-day show. Practice begins Friday, July 20 with an hour and a half session planned from 6:05 p.m. - 7:35 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for the next morning slated to begin at 9:30 a.m. The event will take the green flag later in the day at 4:00 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional coverage including timing and scoring will be available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local (Central).

For sponsorship inquiries with Kimmel Racing, interested parties are urged to contact Bill Kimmel at 502.645.9370 or bill@kimmelracing.com.

To learn more about AccucareTX and their services, please click over to accucaretx.com.

For more on Will Kimmel, please visit willkimmel.com.

For additional input on Kimmel Racing, please log on to kimmelracing.com.

PHOTO CAPTION: Will Kimmel, driver of the No. 68 AccucareTX / Tilted Kilt Ford Fusion in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for Kimmel Racing.

MEDIA CONTACT:

NAME: Chris Knight, Knight Motorsports Management

PHONE: 239.834.9797

EMAIL: chris@chrisknightpr.com

 


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