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COMP Cams MSRA Extends Sympathies To Malden Speedway Staff

CPG Marketing — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:29:12 GMT

Malden, MO (07/30/10) � The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour extends its sympathies and condolences to the family and staff of Malden Speedway after a fatal accident brought Friday night�s program to a halt.

A fatal accident involving a track worker during a b-main led to the decision by the tour to cancel the balance of the program. The COMP Cams MSRA staff and drivers donated the purse to the track and the family.

In addition track owner and promoter, Phil Santie began experiencing chest pains and had to be transported to the hospital. An update was not available at press time.

The COMP Cams MSRA event scheduled for Saturday, July 31st at Northeast Arkansas Speedway is still on as scheduled. For more information, please visit www.NEASpeedway.com .

The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Quarter Master� Products Found In Victory Lane Nationwide

alindsey1 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:40:54 GMT

Whether it be NASCAR, the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, Late Models or any other motorsports division, Quarter Master� products are found in winning race cars nationwide

With the sheer mass of racers and teams that utilize Quarter Master� racing clutches and driveline products, it is no surprise that victory lanes across the country have recently been filled with Quarter Master� products. Quarter Master� specializes in products for almost every type of motorsports, and top competitors are taking advantage of the performance benefits.

Most recently, Quarter Master� flexed its muscles in the 2010 Brickyard 400 at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. The top four finishers in the illustrious NASCAR event were utilizing cutting-edge Quarter Master� technology and included event winner Jamie McMurray and second through fourth place finishers Kevin Harvick, Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer. Among the Quarter Master� components utilized by the front running teams were the brand new Reverse Mount Bellhousing Kit and the new 8-Leg Optimum-V Clutch.

While Sprint Cup drivers were making NASCAR history with Quarter Master� products in Indiana, across the country in New Jersey, the SpeedSource Mazda RX-8 team was breaking records, as well. The team made an unprecedented podium sweep in the GT-Class in Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series action at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey. Co-drivers Jonathan Bomarito and Sylvain Tremblay topped the action by taking the win while co-drivers John Edwards and Adam Christodoulou claimed the runner-up spot for the team. Emil Assentato and Jeff Segal rounded out the podium with their third place finish. The SpeedSource team uses only Quarter Master� clutches in all of their race cars to guarantee top of the line performance.

With national news being made, Quarter Master� customers also wreaked havoc on the regional scene in Late Model competition. ACT Late Model Series competitor Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. from Hudson, New Hampshire, used Quarter Master� products to scorch the asphalt at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine, en route to giving Ford its first win with the tour. Polewarczyk, Jr. controlled the race and led over half of the event�s laps before taking the win.

Dirt Late Model racing was not exempt from Quarter Master� dominance over the course of the last week. Bart Hartman earned a special event win at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky, while Chris Madden recorded a Southern Nationals Series win at Rome Speedway in Rome, Georgia.

Quarter Master� continues to push the envelope for producing unmatched, high performance products for circle track racers, as well as continuing to prepare for a big return to the drag racing world in the near future. It�s clear to see that if you want to make sure you are getting winning performance from your driveline products, you need to join the Quarter Master� team today!

COMP Cams MSRA Goes To Malden & NEA This Weekend

alindsey1 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:37:11 GMT

Beebe, Arkansas (07/27/10) � With the championship point�s battle starting to really intensify the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will return to action this weekend, July 30th-31st with a pair of pivotal events at Malden Speedway (Malden, MO) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas).

With less than ten events remaining on the 2010 COMP Cams MSRA docket Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas holds a 25 point advantage over Bill Frye from Greenbrier, Arkansas. Just 65 points removed from the top spot is Jon Mitchell from Texarkana, Texas. None of the three competitors has ever claimed a COMP Cams MSRA title, and right now they have established themselves as the drivers to beat.

Joining the top three drivers in the points this weekend will be an always strong contingent of touring competitors including Jeff Floyd, Brandon Smith, Joey Mack, Shane Stephens, Dewaine Hottinger, Eddie Provence, Terry Henson, Jon Kirby, Todd Hall, Dane Dacus, Billy Moyer Jr., Wesley Crutchfield, Ross Camponovo, and many more.

Brandon Smith continues to have a stellar freshman season with the tour and is still the Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year leader over Shane Stephens and Wesley Crutchfield.

This weekend�s events will mark the openers for the 2010 RiceTec Summer Showdown. The RiceTec Summer Showdown will consist of four races, held over the course of two weekends. It will get underway this weekend, July 30th-31st at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) before concluding on August 6th-7th at USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana) and I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas).

The driver, who accumulates the most points during the course of the four race series will receive a $1,000 cash bonus. In addition, GRT Race Cars has posted a $500 cash bonus to the highest finishing driver in a GRT in the four race challenge. Other prizes that have been posted include a Fast Shafts drive shaft and labor cost on the rebuild of a set of four Integra shocks.

The COMP Cams MSRA program on Friday night, July 30th at Malden Speedway will include heats, b-mains, and a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap feature. The series has already visited Malden Speedway once in 2010, and the event saw Dane Dacus and Dewaine Hottinger host a spirited battle for the lead with Dacus claiming the narrow win over a field of 33 competitors. The COMP Cams MSRA tour will be joined by a full compliment of local divisions including, Hobby Stocks, Pure Street Stocks, E-Mods, and Mini Stocks. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with children (6-12 years of age) $5 and children 5 years of age and under free. Pit admission is $30 for adults with children (6-12 years of age) $15, and 5 years of age and under free. Racing action is slated for 7:30pm.For more information on the event, please visit www.MaldenSpeedway.com .

This Saturday, July 31st a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event will be held at Northeast Arkansas Speedway. The facility hosted the tour back in July, and it was Kyle Beard, who showed the competition how to get it done on the extremely slick, � mile oval. Also, in action will be the Open Wheel Modified, Street Stock, E-Mod, Factory Stock, and Mini Stock divisions. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with children (6-12 years of age) $5 and children 5 years of age and under free. Pit admission is $30 for adults with children (6-12 years of age) $15, and 5 years of age and under free. Racing action is slated for 7:30pm. For more information on Northeast Arkansas Speedway, please visit www.NEASpeedway.com .

The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

2006 Hot Rod Drag Week

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:16:08 GMT

COMP Cams�-Powered Plymouth Duster Drives Away With 2006 Hot Rod Drag Week Trophy

In addition, ZEX� hands out over 500 pounds of free nitrous oxide refills to Drag Week competitors during three days of competition.

COMP Cams� has always been an innovator. While best known for revolutionary, high performance valve train products, COMP Cams� recently broke new ground by sponsoring a special trophy for the 2006 Hot Rod Drag Week that undoubtedly few will ever forget. A custom designed Gibson Epiphone guitar featuring COMP Cams� and Hot Rod magazine logos, along with vibrant flame graphics, was presented to the overall Drag Week champion, COMP Cams�-loyalist Eddie Miller and his �73 Plymouth Duster. Appropriately enough, Miller, who is an enthusiastic Elvis fan, earned the top prize guitar, beating out a tough field of very fast racecars.

COMP Cams�, the Drag Week title sponsor again this year, and its sister company, TCI�, the co-sponsor of the event, found their products to be the components of choice by many of the top racers in attendance. Based in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Miller�s purple �73 Plymouth Duster is a virtual display case of COMP Cam� parts which includes a custom camshaft, as well as high performance valve springs and lifters.

Drag Week requires participants to not only race for the best quarter mile time but also drive between different drag race tracks throughout the Midwest in a true test of man and machine, pressing race-oriented performance parts to deliver extended, on-road reliability. COMP Cams� and TCI� supplied their racer support trailer outfitted with technical experts at each racing venue and handed out over 500 pounds of free ZEX� nitrous oxide refills for all of the participants. Drag Week, originally slated for five consecutive days, was shortened to three days due to rain, which washed out the first two days of competition.

The 2006 Drag Week included eight classes of competition. Each of the five major COMP Performance Group� companies gave each class winner a $100 certificate (for a total of $500 per champion) good for products from COMP Cams�, TCI�, ZEX�, FAST� and RHS�. Class and overall winners were determined after recording the best quarter mile elapsed time for each vehicle at each of the three tracks and averaging the quickest times together. Initially 121 participants from all over the United States and Canada started the event with only 82 making the full tour to all three locations. Participant vehicles sported �Hot Rod Drag Week 2006 COMP Cams� windshield decals proclaiming their official involvement in the competition.

While Eddie Miller earned the top overall honors with an average quarter mile speed of 8.508267 seconds, there were a number of other stand out performers. Powerhouse� Products and ProRacing Sim� provided product certificates to the first and second place winners of the bracket race between the Daily Driver 11.00 and 12.00-second classes. Jimmy Neuenfeldt won the race with his 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup while second place fell to Tara Schleicher, driving her �95 Mercury Grand Marquis (on her honeymoon!). A perennial Hard Luck Award winner, Brian Hinson earned a FAST� gift certificate for an air/fuel meter with his �93 LS1-powered RX7. Having spent the first two days of competition sorting out his car�s power train, Brian clicked off the best time of the Drag Week event at 8.22 seconds, unfortunately too late to challenge for the title. As the saying goes, maybe next year?

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2006 Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:14:19 GMT

COMP Cams� Plays Host to Second Annual Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge

Eight 500-inch Mopar engines take on the COMP Cams� dyno in a fight to make major horsepower and torque while balancing the budget

COMP Cams� once again played host to the biggest Chrysler engine contest of the year: the Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge. With eight 500-inch �RB� wedge engines strapping onto the dyno at COMP Cams� R&D lab in Memphis, TN, these engine builders focused on making maximum horsepower and torque numbers between 3,000 and 7,000 rpm running on 93 octane fuel. Taking top honors with the highest horsepower numbers were Rich Nedbal and Dave Timmons of Mopar Engines West, from Newark, CA, with their impressive wedge engine cranking out 761 horsepower.

While Rich Nedbal and Dave Timmons of Mopar Engines West celebrated their impressive horsepower numbers, the Challenge title goes to the engine that, after adding the top hp and torque figures and then dividing by the total cost of parts purchased to build the engine, achieves the highest total. �For our second year of the Mopar Muscle Challenge, our eight participants showed us why they are the people that enthusiasts need to call when they are looking for horsepower. All of the engines posted serious numbers, giving enthusiast engine builders a variety of choices when looking for an RB-based engine,� stated Mopar Muscle editor Randy Bolig.

For final results and more information about the COMP Cams�-hosted Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge, visit www.moparmusclemagazine.com or click here for a direct link. For information about any COMP Cams� related topics and products, call us at 1-800-999-0853, or visit us online at www.compcams.com.

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2006 Hot Rod Power Tour Photos

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:06:16 GMT

2006 Power Tour Schedule

Kissimmee, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Perry, Georgia

Columbia, South Carolina

Roanoke, Virginia

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Englishtown, New Jersey

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Street Rodder Magazine and FAST

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:59:44 GMT

Street Rodder Magazine Visits COMP

Street Rodder Magazine Gets The Full FAST� XFI� Fuel Injection Makeover

Editor Brian Brennan�s high-tech visit to the COMP Performance Group� Headquarters

Brian Brennan, the editor of Street Rodder Magazine, recently stopped by the COMP Performance Group� headquarters on his way back to California from the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, KY. Like most devoted street rod enthusiasts, Brian was making the cross-country trip in a beautiful �30 Ford Roadster, the subject vehicle for many of his Street Rodder Magazine build-up articles.

During the visit, Brian and the FAST� engineering crew converted his 383cid GM Crate Engine-powered vehicle from a convention carburetor set-up to the new FAST� XFI� fuel injection system. After the EFI conversion, Brian took a short drive to TCI� headquarters, in Ashland, MS, to write a story about TCI��s new TCU� electronic transmission which had earlier been installed in his �30 Ford Roadster. Upon his return to California, Brian will complete the full XFI� transformation with the installation of COMP�s new XFI� camshaft and related valve train components.

Stay tuned to the pages of Street Rodder (www.streetrodderweb.com) for the upcoming installation articles.

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Dave McClelland visits COMP Cams

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:54:38 GMT

TV Personality Dave McClelland Visits COMP Performance Group� Headquarters

Host of Hot Rod TV takes a tour of camshaft building facilities and R & D Center

America�s best known and most beloved automotive host, Dave McClelland, recently stopped by the COMP Performance Group� headquarters for a tour of the facility. COMP Performance Group� Operations Manager Chris Brown led McClelland on a guided tour through the performance corridors of the Memphis, TN-based operation which houses COMP Cams�, FAST�, ZEX�, Powerhouse Products, DynoSim and others. The visit was the first for the well-known �Voice of Drag Racing� announcer who has been a devout performance enthusiast for many years, as well as an internationally known automotive event spokesman.

�This was my first visit to the COMP Performance Group� offices,� said Dave McClelland who began announcing the NHRA U.S. Nationals in 1961. �I was impressed with the size of the facility, the R&D operation and the advanced on-site technology. This is a huge operation with a bright future ahead.�

McClelland�s tour included visits with the COMP Cams� on-line cam grinders, viewing of the Spintron and dyno cells in the research divisions and discussions with COMP Performance Group� President Ron Coleman and VP Scooter Brothers.

�As an enthusiast and car builder myself, it was great to see the inner workings of the COMP Performance Group�,� concluded McClelland at the close of his tour. �I have an even greater appreciation for their efforts and the hard work of their employees.�

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Clay Millican visits Graceland

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:50:56 GMT

August 9, 2004 at Graceland, Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN.

Drag racing on the street is illegal, except if you're Clay Millican and doing it on Elvis Presley Blvd. right in front of Elvis' legendary Graceland home in a Top Fuel dragster.

That's just what happened Monday August 9th when Clay Millican powered up this Elvis-themed Top Fueler and smoked the hides down a blocked off portion of Elvis Presley Blvd in Memphis, TN. To promote the Memphis Motor Sports Park NHRA Mid-South Nationals, Millican will perform the burn out and then parks the car at Graceland for two days signing autographs and taking pictures with Elvis and drag racing fans.

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2005 sema

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:48:05 GMT

2005 SEMA Show serves as launch for COMP Cams� 30th anniversary celebration.

As a leader in new product innovation at this year�s SEMA Show, which was staged Nov. 1-4 in Las Vegas, NV, the COMP Cams� booth was one of the most active destinations for media members and buyers. Filling over two million square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2005 SEMA Show continued to grow, both in size and traffic, attracting several thousand exhibitors and nearly 50,000 attendees. This made it the perfect setting to introduce COMP�s newest products and the launch of its 30th anniversary celebration, which will involve some exciting promotions in the upcoming year.

�It�s been an incredible thirty years,� said COMP Cams� President Ron Coleman. �We are excited to announce our plans for the upcoming year and to thank those industry members and enthusiasts who have made us the absolute leader in valve train technology. We had a lot of great things to talk about at this year�s SEMA Show, as demonstrated by a record number of new product entries. We expect to carry that momentum into 2006.�

Among the COMP Cams� products receiving the most attention at the 2005 SEMA Show was the introduction of several new applications of COMP Cams� Beehive� Valve Springs. To visually demonstrate the advantages of the Beehive� Valve Spring technology, the COMP Cams� booth included high-speed video footage from a Spintron� comparison test of a traditional cylindrical valve spring and a Beehive� Valve Spring. A centerpiece of many questions and conversations, this video footage is also available for viewing online at www.compcams.com/beehive/.

Additionally, COMP Cams� unveiled several other noteworthy products that captured the interest of attendees. This included the new Tri-Power Xtreme� Truck & SUV camshaft and programmer packages, the FAST-FLASH� Power Programmer, the revolutionary Vibration Absorber Carburetor Spacer and the CamQuest� 6 Cam Selection Software.

�We were very pleased with the public reaction to the Tri-Power Xtreme� Truck & SUV camshaft and programmer packages,� said Chris Douglas, COMP Cams� Marketing Manager. �With a unique camouflage package and matching COMP Cams� camo hat, this is a highly effective valve train/tuning system that offers truck & SUV owners the ability to tune the performance and drivability of their vehicle.�

As part of the annual banquet, SEMA honored COMP Performance Group� Vice President Paul �Scooter� Brothers for his work in the industry and officially inducted him into the prestigious SEMA Hall of Fame. In a ceremony that included a filmed speech, Brothers poignantly thanked those who have helped him in his career and noted his continued enthusiasm and love for the automotive aftermarket business. Brothers has been an involved and dedicated member of the automotive aftermarket industry for many years.

Clearly one of the biggest attractions in the COMP booth during the show were the new retrofit drop-in hydraulic roller lifters for Chrysler small block, big block and Hemi engines, as well as Ford small block and 429-460cid series engines. COMP Cams� new Pro Magnum� Roller Lifters are specifically designed to perform at higher engine speeds and resist lifter �pump up�, increasing the upper rpm limit of the engine.

Also, of great focus at the show were the new COMP Cams� 30th anniversary logo and the official kick-off of COMP�s anniversary celebration. The new logo will be highly visible throughout the upcoming year at events and on official COMP Cams� apparel. In addition, COMP Cams� will be delving into the sport of off-road racing, starting with its sponsorship of the National Mud Racing Organization (NMRO), along with sister division TCI�.

�The 2005 show was the most productive SEMA Show we�ve ever had,� said Douglas. �We had tremendous buyer reaction to our products and filmed quite a few television segments for various performance-oriented television shows that will air throughout 2006. Things are looking great as we head into our 30th anniversary year.�

For more information about COMP Cams� products, contact us at 1-800-999-0853 or visit us online at www.compcams.com. 2005 SEMA Show daily updates and an extensive photo gallery are available at www.powerandperformancenews.com.

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2005 Mopar Muscle Engine Challenge

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:40:39 GMT

COMP Cams� Hosted The Inaugural Hemi Challenge

It�s the ultimate engine shoot out � seven streetable high horsepower �elephant� engines fighting it out for top honors as the ultimate Chrysler 426cid Hemi. Playing center stage is the COMP Cams� R&D engine dyno facility, which will host the first ever Royal Purple Hemi Engine Challenge. Featuring an assortment of 426cid engines, participants will create power-packed Hemi engines, using the most creative assemblage of parts and technology at their disposal in an attempt to generate the ultimate in horsepower and torque for the dollar.

For this first of what could become an annual event, Mopar Muscle Magazine, creator of this contest, chose to feature the 426 Hemi. All of the parts used in the build-up of these engines must be available over the counter, through any supplier. Each engine will be scored using a simple composite system that, when tallied, will demonstrate affordability of Hemi horsepower through a cost per horsepower final result.

�With all of the buzz surrounding the modern Hemi engine, we felt that it was great to be involved in an engine contest that compares legendary 426cid Hemi engines,� said COMP Cams� Marketing Manager Chris Douglas. �We have done a great deal of development work with the new Hemi 5.7-liter engine, creating new camshafts and valve train parts that greatly increase horsepower and torque, but many enthusiasts forget that we have a great number of high-tech camshafts and valve train parts for the classic 426 Hemi. We are pleased to be involved in this inaugural event.�

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2005 Hot Rod Drag Week presented by COMP Cams

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:17:57 GMT

COMP Cams� Equipped Racers Dominate First Hot Rod Drag Week Competition

Five category winners use COMP Cams� components to complete 1500 miles, six states and five days of drag racing

Talk about kicking it off with a bang! The recent inaugural Hot Rod Drag Week, sponsored by COMP Cams�, featured plenty of fast cars and last minute drama. When it was all over, Carl Scott of Woodward, OK, was the overall winner, with his 1967 Chevrolet Nova running an average time of 8.58 seconds at 157.13 mph for all five drag strips and traversing 1500 miles over five days.

�The Hot Rod Drag Week was a concept derived by Hot Rod Magazine, following the very successful COMP Cams� sponsored Hot Rod Pump Gas Drags,� said COMP Cams� Marketing Manager Chris Douglas. �While the Pump Gas Drags requires participants to drive 28 miles on the street before making three timed drag strip runs, using only a limited amount of 93 octane fuel, the Hot Rod Drag Week is a grueling five day event, covering 1500 miles and five different drag strips.�

As noted, the overall winner of the event was Carl Scott, whose 1967 Nova suffered four burned pistons in Kentucky, due to a faulty fuel system component. Scott and a host of goo d friends spent the night in the Beech Bend Raceway Park pits rebuilding the entire engine. Forsaking sleep, the red Nova team arrived the next day at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, OH, where Scott laid down an 8.60 second run at 157.25 mph to prove that he was the guy to beat. Running COMP Cams� roller rockers, valve springs, retainers, locks and pushrods, Scott consistently ran 8.60 seconds or better to collect the class win and overall championship.

Other class winners included Jay Brown�s 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (COMP Cams� roller camshaft and lifters), earning the Big Block Naturally Aspirated category, and Eric Niefert�s 383 cid-powered �68 Camaro (COMP Cams� roller XR286R camshaft and valve train components), which won the Small Block Naturally Aspirated award. While Carl Scott earned the Big Block Power Adder award as well as top honors, winner of the Small Block Power Adder category was Jim Neuenfeldt�s amazing, all-wheel drive, street-tired 2003 Chevy Silverado (COMP Cams� camshaft, lifters, pushrods, valve springs and retainers).

In the closest Drag Week competition, Brian Corrigan�s �83 Mercury Capri (COMP Cams� lifters) and Tom Fauglid�s �86 Chevy Monte Carlo (COMP Cams � Pro Magnum Rockers and ZEX� Nitrous Oxide Perimeter Plate) battled for supremacy in the Daily Driver Class. After five days of racing, both drivers� times averaged exactly 12.005 seconds, requiring the use of a tie breaker. As designated by Hot Rod Magazine Editorial Director David Freiburger, in the event of a tie, the highest average mph would be the winner, giving the championship to Corrigan�s subtle, manually shifted Capri.

�We were very pleased to be the event sponsor for the first ever Hot Rod Drag Week competition,� concluded Douglas. �Events such as this allow us to witness first hand the needs of our customers, as well as showcase the real-world performance of our products.�

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2006 Pump Gas Drags

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:05:22 GMT

COMP Cams�-Sponsored Hot Rod Magazine Pump Gas Drags Draws Biggest Crowd Ever

The closest final round in competition history is a fitting end to this exciting event staged at COMP Cams� headquarters.

For the third year in a row, some of the hottest, street-driven quarter mile drag cars in the country descended on the COMP Cams� headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, for the Hot Rod Magazine Pump Gas Drags. Starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, May 12, the first of the field of 33 cars entered the COMP Cams� headquarters parking lot to begin the highly demanding tech-in procedure. Shortly after midnight, the final race was staged at Memphis Motorsports Park and Donahue Hogan in his 1964 Chevy II beat Eddie Miller in his 1973 Plymouth Duster, 8.52 seconds at 154 mph to 8.55 seconds at 159 mph, punctuating an exciting end to a long day of competition.

Of the 33 cars that participated in the third annual running of the Hot Rod Magazine Pump Gas Drags, 20 were outfitted with COMP Cam� camshafts and ancillary valve train gear. Many of the Pump Gas Drag participants used other COMP Performance Group� company parts, including ZEX� nitrous oxide; FAST� EFI components, including the patented LSX� intake manifold; RHS� cylinder heads and TCI� drivetrain products. It was clearly a COMP Performance Group� crowd in attendance, as throughout the day tours of the headquarters were nonstop. From the elaborate camshaft grinding area through the RHS� cylinder head assembly room to the covert Research & Development lab, COMP Cams� played host to enthusiastic groups of racers and spectators who were privy to the inner workings of the camshaft giant. Of course, the free barbecue lunch for all participants hosted by COMP Cams� was a big hit as well.

The COMP Cams�-sponsored Hot Rod Magazine Pump Gas Drags is a unique event that requires participants to run 93-octane fuel not only for the racing portion of the competition, but also during the drive from the staging area at COMP Cams� headquarters to the Memphis Motorsports Park, some 25 miles away through rush-hour traffic. Furthermore, each vehicle is checked for total roadworthiness and safety equipment and must have functioning horns, lights and turn signals. Each car was allotted only 10 gallons of Rocket Brand fuel for the competition. Only the final eight competitors (quarter finalists) were given an extra five gallons of fuel on which to finish the event.

The change to the elimination style drag racing event was new for this year; in past years the winner being determined purely on the basis of quickest elapsed time performance over three quarter mile runs. It was evident from the first round that the racing format made for a much more exciting event, with the ability to cut a good light determining the winning racer in many rounds of competition. Clearly the largest crowd ever to watch the event was due in part to the new racing format � and they were not disappointed.

�We were proud to be the title sponsor of the Pump Gas Drags again this year,� stated Chris Douglas, Marketing Director for COMP Cams�. �Not only was the event much more exciting with the real racing style format, we were proud to be involved with such a quality event where so many of the racers are running our products. It was a great chance for us to give back to the racers who support us all year long.�

For more on the 2006 Hot Rod Magazine Pump Gas Drags, sponsored by COMP Cams�, check out the full event report in an upcoming issue of Hot Rod Magazine or visit www.hotrod.com.

Winner- '64 Chevy II, 8.52 sec Final Round

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2005 Hot Rod Power Tour

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:50:06 GMT

COMP Performance Group� Takes To The Road For The 2005 Hot Rod Power Tour

Where can you find the pulse quickening sounds of high horsepower, thousands of gallons of shiny gloss paint and hundreds of this country�s most tricked out hotrods? The 2005 Hot Rod Power Tour, of course! Again this year, the COMP Performance Group��s traveling parts display and technical assistance trailer will have a major presence at each stop on the 2005 event schedule. In addition, the COMP Performance Group� contingent will be showcasing new apparel available for purchase, along with an exciting new instant win promotion that is sure to be a hit.

The highlight of the tour will be each afternoon�s tour stop giving long haulers and local hot rod enthusiast a chance to check out the COMP Performance Group� trailer full of the latest new products from COMP Cams�, TCI�, RHS�, FAST�, ZEX�, Powerhouse�, ProRacing Sim and others. Best of all, the Hot Rod Power Tour is an excellent place for performance fans to receive in person, one-on-one attention from the COMP Performance Group��s trained technical staff. Got a question � bring it on!

The Hot Rod Power Tour is an eight-day horsepower festival that invites performance enthusiasts to join the performance pilgrimage. This year�s event, which runs from June 4-11, winds through the Midwest with stops in, Indianapolis, Nashville, Birmingham, AL and Tallahassee picking up speed along the way. Everyone with a hot rod interest (meaning those with or without a cool ride) is invited to come out and see all the latest CPG� products and ask technical questions directly to manufacturers reps as �The Tour� traverses the heartland of horsepower.

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2005 Pump Gas Drags

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:43:55 GMT

A New King Emerges From Memphis!

Event Summary

Event: 2005 Hot Rod Pump-Gas Drags

Date: May 13, 2005

Location: COMP Cams�, 3406 Democrat Rd., Memphis, TN 38118

Memphis Motorsports Park, 5500 Taylor Forge Rd., Memphis, TN 38053

Winner- Ken Close, 34 Ford Coupe, 8.853 avg.

COMP Cams� Camshaft and Rockers, Pushrods, Lifters, and TCI� Converter and Transmission

2nd- Robin Roberts, 1976 Trans Am, 8.955 avg.

3rd- Chad Williams, 2002 Viper, 8.974 avg.

4th- Frank Calichio, 1981 Malibu, 8.997 avg.

5th- Robert Schmitt, 1967 Chevelle, 9.037 avg.

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2004 Pump Gas Challenge

alindsey1 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:30:34 GMT

April 30 2004 at the Comp Cams complex in Memphis, TN.

The rules were simple:

Street legal with license, registration, & insurance.

No sponsors, decals, commercialism on the cars.

We drain the gas from the fuel tank to the fuel pump, then give each car 15 gallons of 93 octane to make it to the track 33 miles away through town & traffic, and make their runs without re-fueling.

Each vehicle gets three runs, the fastest average time wins.

WINNER:

Robert Schmiitt in his 1967 Chevelle

9.37 second average at 147mph on pump gas and using a Comp Cam.

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Jonathan Davenport Puts Exclamation Mark on Southern Nationals Title

CPG Marketing — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:18:25 GMT

Results of Southern Nationals Series Event #10 of 10

Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, Tennessee)

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Car Count: 26

1 (3) Jonathan Davenport $5,300

2 (1) Chris Madden $2,500

3 (2) Billy Ogle, Jr. $1,500

4 (4) Shane Clanton $1,000

5 (6) Rick Rogers $900

6 (8) Vic Hill $800

7 (11) Tommy Kerr $750

8 (16) Brian Booze $725

9 (17) Clint Smith $700

10 (5) Jeff Wolfenbarger $675

11 (13) Brian Hendrix $650

12 (18) Chad Ogle $625

13 (9) Donald Bradsher $600

14 (20) John Henderson $590

15 (21) Mike Collins $580

16 (24) Mike Smith $575

17 (19) Ross Bailes $570

18 (15) John Pursley, Jr. $560

19 (22) Tommy Bailey $555

20 (10) Terry Wolfenbarger $550

21 (14) Steve Smith $545

22 (7) Jeff Maupin $540

23 (23) Jeff Smith $535

24 (12) Tony Knowles $530

Shy Racing Suspensions B-Main #1 (Top Six Advance): Tommy Kerr, Brian Hendrix, John Pursley, Jr., Clint Smith, Ross Bailes, Mike Collins, Mike Smith, Brian Smith

Integra Shocks & Springs B-Main #2 (Top Six Advance): Tony Knowles, Steve Smith, Brian Booze, Chad Ogle, John Henderson, Tommy Bailey, Jeff Smith, Dennis Barton (DNS)

Provisionals: Jeff Smith (1) & Mike Smith (1)

- Integra Shocks & Springs Fast Qualifier ($100.00): Chris Madden 11.118

- Lap Leaders: Chris Madden (Laps 1-41), Jonathan Davenport (Laps 42-49), Chris Madden (Lap 50), Jonathan Davenport (Laps 51-53)

- Cautions: 3 (Laps 12, 13, 14)

- PPM Racing Products Hard Charger of the Race ($50.00): Brian Booze (16th to 8th)

- Barry Wright Race Cars Highest Finisher ($100.00): Jonathan Davenport

- DBR Performance Starters Middleman Award ($75.00): Chad Ogle

- GW Performance Highest Finisher ($50.00): Billy Ogle, Jr.

- Wilwood Engineering Tough Brake Award ($50.00): Brian Smith

- American Racer Tire Highest Finisher (One Free Tire): Billy Ogle, Jr.

- Joe Jacobs Memorial Tire Award (One Free Tire): Dennis Barton

- QuarterMaster Feature Winner Award ($100.00): Jonathan Davenport

- Comp Cams Feature Winner Award ($100.00): Jonathan Davenport

- Wix Filters Lap Leader Award ($50.00 + Kit): Chris Madden

- Wix Filters Feature Winner Award ($100.00 + Kit): Jonathan Davenport

2010 FINAL SOUTHERN NATIONALS POINT STANDINGS:

1. Jonathan Davenport 1726

2. Vic Hill 1622

3. Tony Knowles 1602

4. Brian Booze 1576

5. Clint Smith 1504

6. John Henderson � 1449

7. Mike Collins � 1435

8. Tommy Kerr 1434

9. Donald Bradsher 1320

10. Jeff Smith 1030

11. John Pursley, Jr. 1026

12. Brian Nuttall, Jr. � 1018

13. Chris Madden 984

14. Kenny Compton, Jr. 765

T-15. Casey Roberts 738

T-15. Chris Brown 738

17. Ronny Lee Hollingsworth 696

18. Bub McCool 694

19. Chris Ferguson 676

20. G.R. Smith 640

2010 SOUTHERN NATIONALS SERIES WINNERS:

July 12 | Wythe (VA) Raceway - $3,500 to win [RAINED OUT]

July 13 | Carolina (NC) Speedway - $3,500 to win [DENNIS FRANKLIN]

July 15 | Cherokee (SC) Speedway - $3,500 to win [CASEY ROBERTS]

July 16 | Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - $5,300 to win [RAINED OUT TO JULY 21]

July 17 | Screven (GA) Motor Speedway - $5,300 to win [CASEY ROBERTS]

July 18 | Rome (GA) Speedway - $5,300 to win [CHRIS MADDEN]

July 20 | East Alabama Motor Speedway - $3,500 to win [JONATHAN DAVENPORT]

July 21 | Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - $5,300 to win [BUB MCCOOL]

July 22 | Cleveland (TN) Speedway - $3,500 to win [CLINT SMITH]

July 23 | Volunteer (TN) Speedway - $5,300 to win [JONATHAN DAVENPORT]

July 24 | Tazewell (TN) Speedway - $5,300 to win [JONATHAN DAVENPORT]

For more information on Ray Cook�s Southern Nationals Series, please point your Internet browser to the official series website, which is located at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com.

The Southern Nationals Series is brought to fans across the Southeast by many important sponsors and partners, including American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Performance Starters, Delph Communications, Fibertech Roofs by JB Performance, Graphic Impressions, GRT Race Cars, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches and Haulers, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, O�Reilly Auto Parts, PPM Performance Products, QuarterMaster, Red Man Tobacco Products, Rocket Chassis, Roush/Yates Performance Parts, Schaeffer�s Oil, SHY Racing Suspensions, Star Graphix, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and WIX Filters.

Media Contact: Ryan Delph � Delph Communications

www.delphcommunications.com

COMP Cams� SMP Series Sooner Speedweek an Instant Success

CPG Marketing — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:55:05 GMT

The COMP Cams� Sooner Speedweek Presented By Racing Head Service made its debut in Oklahoma and Kansas in July of 2010, and in the end the fans, the tracks, and the drivers emerged as winners.

The COMP Cams� Southern Modified Promotions (SMP) Series was founded in 2008 by Michael Luna and Brandon Crawford, who each recognized the need for a touring Dirt Open Wheel Modified tour in the South. For the first two years of the tour�s existence, races were sanctioned in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. The results were mixed as the tour searched for its identity, and also battled issues such as the demise of the Dirt Open Wheel Modified division in the South due to various reasons including escalating costs.

As a result of its hardships in 2008 and 2009, the tour made the decision for the 2010 season to take a completely different direction. One of the tour�s officials, Jason Markewitz, who hails from Oklahoma, indicated that he thought that an Oklahoma Speedweek would be highly successful. Over the last few months of 2009, several phone calls from series� officials were made to tracks in Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Despite not having a previous presence in the region, many of the tracks were receptive to the idea, and by December 2009, a schedule consisting of six dates was booked for July 12th-17th, 2010. The Speedweek included five events in Oklahoma and one in Kansas with each event paying $1,500 to win and $125 to start.

With the tracks on board, the tour began looking for a title sponsor, and Memphis, Tennessee based, COMP Cams�, stepped up to fill the roll with Racing Head Service coming on board as the tour�s presenting sponsor. With the title and presenting sponsors in place, the tour also solidified several associate sponsors as things began to fall into place for the inaugural COMP Cams� SMP Sooner Speedweek Presented By Racing Head Service.

By early July 2010 the COMP Cams� SMP staff was eagerly preparing for their first trip to Oklahoma, but just a few days before the start of the tour, discouraging news was received. Officials with Clinton Motorsports Park in Ada, Oklahoma notified series� officials that flooding had incurred damage at the facility, and the event scheduled for July 12th would have to be canceled. The COMP Cams� SMP staff was disappointed by the news, but turned their focus to the remaining five events.

As a result of the scheduled opener being canceled, the first actual event of the 2010 COMP Cams� SMP Speedweek was held on Tuesday, July 13th at Brill�s Motor Speedway in Meeker, Oklahoma. The event drew an impressive field of 52 Dirt Open Wheel Modifieds, representing eight states as well as a large turnout of fans. The crowd on hand for the event was treated to a great feature event, which saw three and four wide racing throughout the pack. By the time that the checkered flag dropped it was Oklahoma City�s Randy Timms, who claimed the win from the eighth starting position.

With confidence on their side, the COMP Cams� SMP tour moved to the legendary Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Wednesday, July 14th. The � mile oval, which was built as a horse track in 1906, saw a field of 32 cars enter the event. Speeds in excess of 120 mph reigned supreme, and Westville, Oklahoma driver, Jason Hughes, put on a masterful, driving display to claim the victory.

The difference that one night can make as Thursday, July 15th found the COMP Cams� SMP Sooner Speedweek leaving the huge � mile from the night before in favor of the extremely tight confines of Creek County Speedway in Kellyville, Oklahoma. Once again a solid field of 30 competitors entered the event, and for the first time in the 2010 campaign, one of the pioneer members of the COMP Cams� SMP tour claimed the win as Randy Todd from Lexington, Tennessee fought off a late race, three wide battle for the lead to claim the feature win.

Round #5 of the COMP Cams� SMP Sooner Speedweek appeared to be doomed on Friday night, July 16th as severe thunderstorms surrounded the Caney Valley Speedway in Caney, Kansas early in the evening. Miraculously, the facility received only a heavy sprinkle, and the event was able to be held with 35 entrants on hand. Racing veteran, Johnny Bone Jr. from Pea Ridge, Arkansas, made a clean sweep of the event by setting fast time and leading every lap of the feature on the racy, � mile, despite a late race charge by Jesse Stovall.

The final event of the 2010 COMP Cams� SMP Sooner Speedweek was contested on Saturday, July 17th at Mid-America Speedway in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma. With 37 cars on hand for battle, the event would put an exclamation point on the tour as Rodney Sanders from Happy, Texas rocketed from his sixteenth starting position to take the lead late in the race as he went on to claim the win to become the fifth different winner during the course of the COMP Cams� SMP Sooner Speedweek.

Allen Chickering from Okarche, Oklahoma claimed the 2010 COMP Cams� SMP Sooner Speedweek Point�s Championship with Randy Todd, Hunter Rasdon, Jeremy Ross, and Rodney Sanders rounding out the top five in the final standings.

Over eighty different Dirt Open Wheel Modified drivers took part in the COMP Cams� SMP Sooner Speedweek with no driver winning more than one race. The competition level at each event was extremely high and large, enthusiastic crowds were on hand each night to take in all of the action. In addition, due to the success of the inaugural events, calls have already begun to come in from tracks requesting dates for 2011, and due to the high level of demand there is the distinct possibility for two speedweek tours for next season. More details regarding the 2011 season will soon be available.

For more information on the COMP Cams� SMP Modified Series, please visit www.SMPSeries.com .

For more information about any COMP Cams� valve train products, call us at 1-800-999-0853, or visit us online at www.compcams.com.

RiceTec Summer Showdown Rapidly Approaching For COMP Cams MSRA

CPG Marketing — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:33:56 GMT

Texarkana, Arkansas (07/21/10) � With the 2010 COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series surpassing the midway point of the season, things are heating up in the point�s race, and the upcoming four race, RiceTec Summer Showdown will mark a pivotal point in the championship battle.

The RiceTec Summer Showdown will consist of four races, held over the course of two weekends. It will get underway on July 30th-31st at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) before concluding on August 6th-7th at USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana) and I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas).

The driver, who accumulates the most points during the course of the four race series will receive a $1,000 cash bonus. In addition, GRT Race Cars has posted a $500 cash bonus to the highest finishing driver in a GRT in the four race challenge. Other prizes that have been posted include a Fast Shafts drive shaft and labor cost on the rebuild of a set of four Integra shocks.

RiceTec is the industry leader in the technology and development of commercialized hybrid rice seed. For more information, please visit www.RiceTec.com .

Kyle Beard currently leads the COMP Cams MSRA standings with a 25 point advantage over Bill Frye. Jon Mitchell is only 65 points out of the top spot with Jeff Floyd and Brandon Smith rounding out the top five in the standings.

The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a week off from racing before returning to action with the first two rounds of the RiceTec Summer Showdown on Friday, July 30th at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) and Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on July 30th-31st. For more information, please visit www.MaldenSpeedway.com, www.NEASpeedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com

The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products. For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Kenny Merchant Tops COMP Cams MSRA Action At Boothill Speedway

CPG Marketing — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:33:43 GMT

Beebe, Arkansas (07/16/10) � Kenny Merchant became the fifth different winner on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour in 2010 by completing a late race pass of Ray Moore to take the win at Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana.

After seeing the event�s original date rained out, the tour returned to the � mile oval on Friday night, July 16th with 28 Super Late Models entering the event. Lee Davis from Greenwood, Louisiana started the night by earning the JFR Graphics Pole Position, and he was joined on the front row by Ray Moore.

Moore would take control of the lead as the race went green and would enjoy the lead for the first 28 laps before fourth starting, Kenny Merchant, used a strong move down the back stretch in lapped traffic on lap 28 to take the lead. The Ruston, Louisiana driver would go on to lead the last lap and a half to take his first COMP Cams MSRA win of the year and second of his career. Ray Moore, David Ashley, Bill Frye, and Jody Prince rounded out the top five finishers.

Heat races were won by Kenny Merchant, Rob Litton, Bill Frye, and Jon Mitchell. Brandon Smith and Timothy Culp topped the twin b-mains.

Kyle Beard was the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger.

The Quartermaster Hard Luck Award went to Wesley Crutchfield, who battled mechanical issues all night and failed to transfer to the feature.

The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models � July 16th, 2010

Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana)

Feature Results

1. Kenny Merchant (Ruston, LA)

2. Ray Moore (Shreveport, LA)

3. David Ashley (Zachery, LA)

4. Bill Frye (Greenbrier, AR)

5. Jody Prince (Sibley, LA)

6. Kyle Beard (Trumann, AR)

7. Kyle Cummings (Sibley, LA)

8. Lee Davis (Greenwood, LA)

9. Jon Mitchell (Texarkana, TX

10. Jeff Chandler (Minden, LA)

11. Alex Ashley (Zachery, LA)

12. Timothy Culp (West Monroe, LA)

13. Rob Litton (Alexandria, LA)

14. Jeff Floyd (Walnut Ridge, AR)

15. Brandon Smith (Flora, AR)

16. Gary Christian (Broken Bow, OK)

17. Eddie Provence (East End, AR)

18. Shane Stephens (Arlington, TN)

19. Terry Henson (North Little Rock, AR)

20. Bryan Sugg (Fort Worth, TX)

Entries: 28 (Representing Four States)

Heat Winners: Kenny Merchant, Rob Litton, Bill Frye, Jon Mitchell

JFR Graphics Pole Sitter: Lee Davis

Quarter Master Hard Luck Award: Wesley Crutchfield

Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger: Kyle Beard

COMP Cams Top Performer: Kenny Merchant

Cautions: 5

Red Flag: 0

Leaders: Ray Moore (1-28), Kenny Merchant (29-30)

Mother Nature Pushes Swainsboro Southern Nationals Showdown to Wednesday, July 21

CPG Marketing — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:32:21 GMT

(SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA) Night four of the Southern Nationals Series was unfortunately washed out tonight at the Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia. Seventeen of the twenty-eight competitors that signed in for the $5,300 to win event had taken time during the qualifying session before Mother Nature reared her ugly head. The program has been rescheduled for Wednesday evening, July 21 and the mid-week race will still pay $5,300 to the winner. All rain-checks from tonight will be honored at Swainsboro next Wednesday and entry fees will be good for any future Southern Nationals show this year.

Before the rain hit, Ivedent Lloyd had laid down the fastest lap during time trials, as he toured the Peachtree State venue in 14.228 seconds. His time will not stand; however, as a complete new program will take place on July 21. Below is a list of the twenty-eight drivers that were on hand tonight at Swainsboro:

Vic Hill, Tommy Kerr, Mike Collins, Chesley Dixon, Casey Barrow, Brian Nuttall, Jr., Ivedent Lloyd, Jonathan Davenport, Chris Ferguson, John Pursley, Jr., Clint Smith, G.R. Smith, Mike Akeson, Tony Knowles, Jeremy Faircloth, Ben Faircloth, Brent Dixon, Donald Bradsher, Mitch Fulford, Brian Booze, Casey Roberts, John Henderson, Brian Reese, Jeff Smith, Jimmy Ivester, Kenny Compton, Jr., Ethan Hunter, Tommy Gandy

The 2010 Southern Nationals Series campaign will soldier on to the Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Georgia on Saturday night, July 17 for another $5,300 to win showdown.

2010 SOUTHERN NATIONALS POINT STANDINGS:

1. Dennis Franklin 396

2. Jonathan Davenport 388

3. Tony Knowles 372

4. Tommy Kerr 366

5. Brian Booze 356

6. John Henderson � 352

T-7. Scott Creel 350

T-7. Mike Gault 350

T-9. Ronny Lee Hollingsworth 346

T-9. John Pursley, Jr. 346

T-9. Ross Bailes 346

12. Ethan Hunter 344

13. Jeff Smith 342

14. Vic Hill 338

15. John Pursley, Sr. 326

16. Chris Ferguson 316

17. G.R. Smith 314

18. Brian Ledbetter 247

T-19. Mike Collins � 245

T-19. Donald Bradsher 245

2010 SOUTHERN NATIONALS SERIES SCHEDULE:

July 12 | Wythe (VA) Raceway - $3,500 to win [RAINED OUT]

July 13 | Carolina (NC) Speedway - $3,500 to win [DENNIS FRANKLIN]

July 15 | Cherokee (SC) Speedway - $3,500 to win [CASEY ROBERTS]

July 16 | Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - $5,300 to win [RAINED OUT TO JULY 21]

July 17 | Screven (GA) Motor Speedway - $5,300 to win

July 18 | Rome (GA) Speedway - $5,300 to win

July 20 | East Alabama Motor Speedway - $3,500 to win

July 21 | Swainsboro (GA) Raceway - $5,300 to win

July 22 | Cleveland (TN) Speedway - $3,500 to win

July 23 | Volunteer (TN) Speedway - $5,300 to win

July 24 | Tazewell (TN) Speedway - $5,300 to win

For more information on Ray Cook�s Southern Nationals Series, please point your Internet browser to the official series website, which is located at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com.

The Southern Nationals Series is brought to fans across the Southeast by many important sponsors and partners, including American Racer Tires, Barry Wright Race Cars, Carolina Performance, Comp Cams, DBR Performance Starters, Delph Communications, Fibertech Roofs by JB Performance, Graphic Impressions, GRT Race Cars, GW Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks & Springs, King of the Road Custom Coaches and Haulers, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Ohlins Shocks, O�Reilly Auto Parts, PPM Performance Products, QuarterMaster, Red Man Tobacco Products, Rocket Chassis, Roush/Yates Performance Parts, Schaeffer�s Oil, SHY Racing Suspensions, Star Graphix, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, and WIX Filters.

Johnny Bone Jr. Conquers COMP Cams SMP At Caney Valley Speedway

CPG Marketing — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:29:34 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)

July 16th, 2010

Caney Valley, KS (07/16/10) � Johnny Bone Jr. overcame lapped traffic and a late race charge from Jesse Stovall to win the COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek Event Presented By Racing Head Service at Caney Valley Speedway in Caney, Kansas.

After finishing second earlier in the week at Thunderbird Speedway in his only other COMP Cams SMP Speedweek start, Johnny Bone Jr. started the night by setting fast time in MRW Race Wheels Qualifying with a lap of 14.98 second around the � mile oval. He was joined on the front row by Mickey Burrell for the 30 lap main event and the front row starters would see the first two starts waved off due to cautions for spun cars. The third attempt to get the race underway would be successful, and Bone Jr. would jump to the lead over Burrell, Jesse Stovall, Allen Chickering, and Randy Todd.

Lap three would find Bone comfortably in the lead, while Burrell and Stovall battled side-by-side for second. Two laps later Stovall would take over the second position, while Burrell faded to the fifth spot.

Stovall found himself a straightaway behind the leader by lap ten as the battle for third commanded the crowd�s attention with Randy Todd, Rodney Sanders, and Hunter Rasdon battling three wide.

Shortly after the halfway point, Bone Jr. would find himself in heavy lapped traffic as Stovall began to close in on him. Traffic would begin to wreak havoc for the top two cars over the next few laps, which allowed third place runner, Rodney Sanders, to make up ground on the leader.

The remainder of the event would see the leaders navigating heavy traffic, and as the lead trio came to the white flag the crowd came to their feet as Stovall tried a daring move on the outside for the lead in turns one and two. However, Bone Jr. would slam the door as he went on to lead the last half lap en route to the $1,500 payday. Stovall, Sanders, Rasdon, and Tommy Weder Jr. rounded out the top five.

The final round of the COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek will be held at Mid America Speedway in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma on Saturday night, July 17th. For more information, please visit www.SMPSeries.com and www.MidAmericaSpeedway.com .

COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedway Presented By Racing Head Service

Caney Valley Speedway (Caney, KS)

July 16th, 2010 Results

Feature Results

1. Johnny Bone Jr. (Pea Ridge, AR)

2. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO)

3. Rodney Sanders (Happy, TX)

4. Hunter Rasdon (Jonesboro, AR)

5. Tommy Weder Jr. (Woodward, OK)

6. Mike Burrell (Fair Grove, MO)

7. Randy Todd (Lexington, TN)

8. Chad Davis (Tulsa, OK)

9. John Allen (Chanute, KS)

10. Alan Sharpensteen (Amarillo, TX)

11. Gary Langworth Jr. (South Coffeyville, OK)

12. Allen Chickering (Okarche, OK)

13. Chris Deaton (Wann, OK))

14. Chance Bishop (Bartlesville, OK)

15. Morgan Bagley (Tyler, TX)

16. Nathan Mayes (Springdale, AR)

17. Jim Body (Diamond, MO)

18. William Gould (Calera, OK)

19. Steve Lacy (Jenks, OK)

20. Casey McClaskey (Ponca City, OK)

21. Jeremy Ross (Locust Grove, OK)

22. Kyle Kuehn (Caney, KS)

23. Jason Hughes (West Plains, MO)

24. Jacob Magee (Caney, KS))

DNS: John Webb, Gary Langworthy, Greg Hughes, Josh Griggs, Justin Rexwinkle, Manuel Williams, Manuel Williams II, Jacob Cooper, Brett Washburn, Ian Nicholes, Danny Demasters

Entries: 35 (Representing Seven States)

Cautions: 2

Red Flags: 0

Lap Leaders: Johnny Bone Jr. (1-30)

MRW Race Wheels Pole Qualifier: Johnny Bone Jr.

COMP Cams Winner�s Circle Bonus: Johnny Bone Jr.

Hinchman Racewear B-Main #1 Winner: Rodney Sanders

MRW Race Wheels B-Main #2 Winner: John Allen

The Brake Man B-Main #3 Winner: Hunter Rasdon

Fast Shafts 10th Place Finisher: Alan Sharpesteen

Ora�s Engines Hard Charger: Tommy Weder Jr. (15th-5th)

Racing Head Service Hard Luck Award: Jason Hughes

Randy Todd Claims Creek County COMP Cams SMP Cash

CPG Marketing — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:32:01 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)

July 15th, 2010

Kellyville, Oklahoma (07/15/10) � Before this week, Randy Todd from Lexington, Tennessee had not even seen any of the tracks, where he is competing, but on Thursday night that did not matter as he topped the 30 lap main event in Round #4 of the COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek Presented By Racing Head Service at Creek County Speedway.

Despite threatening weather throughout the afternoon and early evening, twenty-nine Open Wheel Modifieds entered the $1,500 to win event. After setting fast time in MRW Pole Qualifying John Webb from Paul�s Valley, Oklahoma started on the pole for the feature with Randy Todd to his outside.

The first attempt to get the race underway would be nixed as several cars spun in turn one. The field lined up for a complete double file restart, and it was Todd who snagged the early advantage over Webb, Steve Lacy, and Brett Washburn. As Todd built a three car length advantage in the early going, the battle for the second spot became red hot as Lacy and Webb began to battle it out.

The second and final caution of the event flew on lap three as Alan Sharpensteen and Tony Anderson tangled in turn one. Both drivers would be able to continue as the joined the back of the pack.

On the ensuing restart, Lacy jumped to the second spot as Webb began to fade with Matt French working his way up to the third spot. By lap ten the leaders were catching lapped traffic, and one lap later French would move to the second spot as he began to reel in the leader.

The 12th circuit would find the leaders in lapped traffic and things began to heat up for the lead. As the race passed the halfway point the top five in the running order consisted of Todd, French, Allen Chickering, Lacy, and Webb. While Todd still maintained the lead his advantage was far from comfortable as French and Chickering were rapidly closing in lapped traffic. Entering turn one on lap 20 Todd would move up the track to work through lapped traffic, and French pulled door to door with him as the pair battled side-by-side for the lead.

Entering turn one on the next lap, the duo would make contact, which opened the door for Chickering to pounce. One lap later the top three would flare three-wide exiting turn four for the lead before Todd jumped back to sole-possession of the lead.

Randy Todd went on to lead the last few laps of the race to claim the win over Matt French, Allen Chickering, Steve Lacy, and Rodney Sanders.

Round #5 of the COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek will be held at Caney Valley Speedway in Caney, Kansas on Friday night, July 16th. For more information, please visit www.SMPSeries.com and www.CaneyValleySpeedway.net .

COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedway Presented By Racing Head Service

Creek County Speedway (Kellyville, OK)

July 15th, 2010 Results

Feature Results

1. Randy Todd (Lexington, TN)

2. Matt French (Jenks, OK)

3. Allen Chickering (Okarche, OK)

4. Steve Lacy (Jenks, OK))

5. Rodney Sanders (Happy, TX)

6. William Gould (Calera, OK)

7. Brett Washburn (Shreveport, LA)

8. John Webb (Pauls Valley, OK)

9. Jeremy Ross (Locust Grove, OK)

10. Casey McClaskey (Ponca City, OK)

11. Hunter Rasdon (Jonesboro, AR)

12. Ho Dean (Tulsa, OK)

13. Manuel Williams II (Texarkana, AR)

14. Dena Wilson (Coweta, OK)

15. Alan Sharpensteen (Amarillo, TX)

16. Brett Wilson (Coweta, OK)

17. Joel Hill (Tulsa, OK)

18. Tony Anderson (Moore, OK)

19. Manuel Williams (Texarkana, AR)

20. Jacob Cooper (Newport, AR)

21. Patrick Linn (Little Rock, AR)

22. Morgan Bagley (Tyler, TX)

DNS: Roger Sawyer, Kyle Kuehn, Darren Wisely, Jacob Magee, Jacob Stoll, Larry Pense, Tommy Weder Jr.

Entries: 29 (Representing Seven States)

Cautions: 1

Red Flags: 0

Lap Leaders: Randy Todd (1-30)

MRW Race Wheels Pole Qualifier: John Webb

COMP Cams Winner�s Circle Bonus: Randy Todd

Hinchman Racewear B-Main #1 Winner: Matt French

MRW Race Wheels B-Main #2 Winner: William Gould

The Brake Man B-Main #3 Winner: Morgan Bagley

Fast Shafts 10th Place Finisher: Casey McClaskey

Ora�s Engines Hard Charger: Terry Beckham II (18th-12th)

Racing Head Service Hard Luck Award: Alan Sharpensteen

Jason Hughes Hammers COMP Cams SMP Foes At Thunderbird

CPG Marketing — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:15:43 GMT

Muskogee, Oklahoma (07/14/10) � Westville, Oklahoma�s Jason Hughes made his debut in COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek Presented By Racing Head Service action on Wednesday night at Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee, Oklahoma and made his presence strongly known by sweeping the action to claim the $1,500 win.

Thirty-two Open Wheel Modifieds, representing eight states, converged on the legendary Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Wednesday night. In MRW Wheels Pole Qualifying it was Jason Hughes, who blazed to the fastest lap around the � mile oval with a 21.84 second lap.

Via his qualifying effort he started on the pole for the feature, and was flanked to his outside by Hunter Rasdon from Jonesboro, Arkansas. As the race got underway in front of a large enthusiastic crowd, Hughes shot to the lead with Rasdon, Johnny Bone Jr., Allen Chickering, and Jesse Stovall in pursuit. Rasdon would slip high in turn three on the first lap making contact with the wall. He would recover, but not before losing several spots.

Meanwhile, at the front of the pack, Hughes was already entering a different zip code. By lap 10 he held a straight away lead over Bone Jr. as the battle on the track was for the third through fifth spots as several cars battled for the spot. Stovall would clear the battle for third by the race�s midway point, but remained a distant third.

Hughes would go on to claim the comfortable win by over a straightaway in the caution free event with Johnny Bone Jr., Jesse Stovall, Terry Beckham II (started 11th), and Randy Timms rounding out the top five.

Randy Timms leads the current COMP Cams Sooner Speedweek points.

Round #4 of the COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek will be held at Creek Valley Speedway in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on Thursday night, July 15th. For more information, please visit www.SMPSeries.com and www.CreekCountySpeedway.com .

COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedway Presented By Racing Head Service

Thunderbird Speedway (Muskogee, OK)

July 14th, 2010 Results

Feature Results

1. Jason Hughes (Westville, OK)

2. Johnny Bone Jr. (Pea Ridge, AR)

3. Jesse Stovall (Galena, MO)

4. Terry Beckham II (Webb City, OK)

5. Randy Timms (Oklahoma City, OK)

6. Allen Chickering (Okarchee, OK)

7. Eddie Martin (Stillwell, OK)

8. Hunter Rasdon (Jonesboro, AR)

9. Randy Todd (Lexington, TN)

10. Brandon Morton (Cowetta, OK)

11. Joe Duvall (South Chelsea, OK)

12. Jason Teague (Tahlequah, OK)

13. Jason Ross (Locust Grove, OK)

14. John Allen (Chanute, KS)

15. Allen Sharpensteen (Amarillo, OK)

16. Morgan Bagley (Tyler, TX)

17. Jacob Cooper (Newport, AR)

18. Brett Hansen (Fort Gibson, OK)

19. Patrick Linn (Little Rock, AR)

20. Casey McClaskey (Ponca City, OK)

21. Chance Bishop (Bartlesville, OK)

22. William Gould (Calera, OK)

DNS: Doug Ford, Mark Cochran, Roger Sawyer, Chris Deaton, Cole Berkenbile, John Webb, Tommy Weder Jr., Brett Washburn, Steve Lacy, Rodney Sanders

Entries: 32 (Representing Eight States)

Cautions: 0

Red Flags: 0

Lap Leaders: Jason Hughes (1-30)

MRW Race Wheels Pole Qualifier: Jason Hughes

COMP Cams Winner�s Circle Bonus: Jason Hughes

Hinchman Racewear B-Main #1 Winner: Randy Todd

MRW Race Wheels B-Main #2 Winner: Randy Timms

The Brake Man B-Main #3 Winner: Brandon Morton

Fast Shafts 10th Place Finisher: Brandon Morton

Ora�s Engines Hard Charger: Terry Beckham II (11th to 4th)

Racing Head Service Hard Luck Award: Tommy Weder Jr.

Hollywood is Home for the Latest Raybestos� Brakes Sweepstakes

alindsey1 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:18:23 GMT

Raybestos �32 Roadster Pickup Build Can Be Followed At RaybestosGarage.com

McHenry, IL (June 21, 2010) The star of this show-stopping sweepstakes campaign is a one-of-a-kind Raybestos �32 Roadster Pickup. The promotion has been developed to help engage DIYers, hotrodders, and race fans in celebrating the racing heritage and performance of Raybestos Brakes and Chassis Parts. From now until August 31, 2010, consumers can enter to win a Raybestos �32 Roadster Pickup -- built by Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods in Burbank, California. The traditionally inspired hot rod combines retro styling with modern technology and know-how.

�One of the most exciting elements of this promotional campaign is our new website: Talking Shop at RaybestosGarage.com,� says Josh Russell, Dir. Sales & Marketing at Affinia Global Brake and Chassis, manufacturer of Raybestos Brakes & Chassis. �The site is interconnected to new Raybestos brand presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr. This leap into social media provides our customers and fans with a direct connection with the Raybestos brand, our builder partners, our racing partners, and fellow gearheads.�

RaybestosGarage.com offers technicians, countermen and hotrodders a behind-the-scenes view of the custom build. Visitors get the inside scoop on everything from design inspiration to frame & suspension fabrication, powerplant selection, brake package design, and the custom paint & finishing work that will prepare the hot rod for its television, magazine, and SEMA debut. The website will feature weekly build progress updates, videos, photos, posts, and other content. Visitors are welcome to comment on the project, ask questions, and even offer advice via Twitter and Facebook. And of course, they can enter online to win the hot rod itself.

DIYers and repair shop customers may also visit any participating Raybestos dealers � either online or in their hometown � for a chance to win the grand prize. With a minimum $25 purchase of Raybestos� Professional Grade or Advanced Technology brake pads, rotors or wheel hubs, or Raybestos� Professional Grade Chassis products, consumers can redeem a printed promotional form (or tear-off card from the shop�s counter-card display) to receive a FREE Raybestos / Hollywood Hot Rods t-shirt. Redemption for the t-shirt also serves as an automatic entry into the sweepstakes for the Raybestos �32 Roadster Pickup.

Ladd and Russell have collaborated with some of the industry�s top designers, artists and performance parts brands to make this project happen. Acclaimed designer Murray Pfaff of Pfaff Designs in Royal Oak Michigan provided the photo realistic artwork to help guide the build.

Hot rod illustrator Jeff Norwell completed exclusive artwork for a limited-edition tin tacker sign and the Raybestos Brakes t-shirts offered during the promotion. Final paint and finishing will be handled by self-proclaimed �Real Hotrodder of the Midwest� and ace painter Tracy Tichenor, owner of T&R Auto Body in Hammond, Indiana. Tichenor is an expert bodyman and custom builder; seen often on the TV series Overhaulin�. Russell said, �The collaboration of Midwest and West Coast hot rod builders, designers, and brake & chassis experts is creating a lot of buzz among hot rod enthusiasts. The RaybestosGarage.com website provides a neat opportunity to watch the gurus at work, follow the build progress, and share observations and opinions with other like-minded fans.�

The Raybestos Roadster Pickup has been called the �ultimate parts hauler & shop truck.� Inspiration for the hot rod�s design is as if it was the Raybestos factory parts truck & show car in 1963, delivering brakes for the Indy roadsters up and down Gasoline Alley � as Indy Cars were in fact running Raybestos brake pads at the Indianapolis 500 throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Design cues are pulled from open-wheeled Indy roadsters and Sprint cars of that era. The Raybestos RPU will feature:

� 1932 Brookville Steel RPU body and custom fabricated box (BrookvilleRoadster.com)

� From Ford Racing, the all new 5.0L Ti-VCT �Coyote� V-8 engine from the upcoming 2011 Ford Mustang � deconstructed and re-dressed with vintage accessories to resemble the iconic 1963 Ford 427ci SOHC race motor (FordRacingParts.com)

� Custom vintage-style stack fuel injection setup from Hilborn (HilbornInjection.com)

� A F.A.S.T. engine management system for modern reliability (FuelAirSpark.com)

� Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox (FordRacingParts.com)

� Aluminum quick change rear axle

� Complete Raybestos Brakes package (Raybestos.com)

� Wilwood Engineering racing pedal assembly with balance bar (Wilwood.com)

� Bias ply Firestone Indy roadster period correct tires from Coker Tire (Coker.com)

� One-of-a-kind custom gauge cluster by Redline Gauge Works (RedlineGaugeWorks.com)

� Custom shifter, linkage, pedals and assembly by Gennie Manufacturing (GennieShifter.com)

� �Lakes� style headers will be handmade by Hollywood Hot Rods, with oval cones, fabricated from polished stainless steel components provided by Megs Exhaust Builders Warehouse (ConeEng.com)

� WIX oil and fuel filters (WixFilters.com)

� Traditional style tuck & roll interior

� Powder coating, metal coating, and media blasting work by Pacific Coast Powder Coating (PacificCoastPowderCoating.net)

� C&R Racing custom built aluminum radiator (CRracing.com)

� SATA spray equipment (sata.com/USA)

� PPG automotive paints (ppg.com)

Follow the Raybestos Roadster Pickup build progress, photo galleries, and video updates from builder Troy Ladd at our newly-launched website: www.RaybestosGarage.com

For more information on the Raybestos Roadster Pickup, the correlating sweepstakes, or for questions on any Raybestos brand brake or chassis product, visit www.raybestos.com or call (800) 323-0354.

Raybestos� brand brake parts are produced by affiliated companies in Affinia�s Global Brake & Chassis Group, the leading manufacturer of braking systems in the transportation industry. Including everything from brake drums to rotors, pads, shoes and hydraulic parts, Raybestos brand brakes are the official brakes of NASCAR and the only brakes used by Joe Gibbs Racing in competition. In addition, the Raybestos brand is the preferred brake friction of the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights. For more information about Raybestos brakes, visit Raybestos.com.

Affinia Group Inc. is an innovative global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of industrial grade products and services, including extensive offerings of aftermarket parts for automotive and heavy-duty vehicles. With approximately $1.8 billion in annual revenue, Affinia has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and India. For more information, visit www.affiniagroup.com.

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Randy Timms Tops COMP Cams SMP Action at Brills Motor Speedway

alindsey1 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:13:40 GMT

Meeker, Oklahoma (07/13/10) � Randy Timms overcame a great battle with Jessie Stovall and Allen Chickering to claim the win in the opener for the COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek Presented By Racing Head Service on Tuesday night at Brill�s Motor Speedway in Meeker, Oklahoma.

A talent-laden field of 52 entries representing eight states entered the opening round of the COMP Cams SMP Speedweek on Tuesday night at Brill�s Motor Speedway. In MRW Racing Wheels Pole Qualifying it was Allen Chickering from Okarche, Oklahoma, who blazed to the fastest time to earn the pole for the feature. He was to be joined by Jeff Autry on the front row for the 30 lap feature event, but mechanical woes after time trials forced Autry to scratch, and he was replaced by Doug Bragg.

As the feature got underway Chickering bolted to the lead with Jesse Stovall, Rodney Sanders, Bragg, and Randy Todd in tow. The field would only complete one lap as the first caution flew for Rodney Sanders, who slowed with mechanical issues. He would head pitside, but would not return.

On the ensuing restart Chickering and Stovall began battling side-by-side for the top spot, and would do so for the next five laps before the caution flew again as Randy Todd slowed with a flat tire. At the time of the caution the top five running order consisted of Chickering, Stovall, Randy Timms (who started 8th), William Gould, and Bragg.

With the green flag in the air once again, a great three car battle began to transpire for the lead with Chickering, Stovall, and Timms flaring three wide at times. Stovall would take control of the top spot on the 10th circuit, but he would be kept in close check by Chickering and Timms. Timms would slip by in traffic to take the lead on the 23rd circuit before Stovall regained the lead one lap later.

It appeared that Stovall would claim the win, but approaching the white flag, the rearend in his car broke forcing him to the infield, and allowing Randy Timms to inherit the lead. Timms went on to lead the final two laps of the race to take the win over Allen Chickering, William Gould, Tommy Weder Jr., and Patrick Linn.

Round #2 of the COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek will be held at Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee, Oklahoma on Wednesday night, July 14th. For more information, please visit www.SMPSeries.com and www.ThunderbirdSpeedwayMuskogee.com .

COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedway Presented By Racing Head Service

Brill�s Motor Speedway (Meeker, OK)

July 13th, 2010 Results

Feature Results

1. Randy Timms (Oklahoma City, OK)

2. Allen Chickering (Okarche, OK)

3. William Gould (Calera, OK)

4. Tommy Weder Jr. (Woodward, OK)

5. Patrick Linn (Little Rock, AR)

6. Hunter Rasdon (Jonesboro, AR)

7. Chad Davis (Tulsa, OK)

8. Kyle Sweeney (Purcell, OK)

9. Chance Bishop (Barttlesville, OK)

10. Jacob Cooper (Newport, AR)

11. John Webb (Pauls Valley, OK)

12. Jeremy Ross (Locust Grove, OK)

13. Casey McClaskey (Ponca City, KS)

14. Brian Danker (Ada, OK)

15. Randy Todd (Lexington, TN)

16. Chris Roach (Oklahoma City, OK)

17. Jessie Stovall (Galena, MO)

18. Doug Bragg (Wheatland, OK)

19. Alan Sharpensteen (Amarillo, TX)

20. Tony McCollom (Bristow, OK)

21. Jeremy Tussey (Texarkana, AR)

22. Dusten Hyde (Texarkana, TX)

23. Rodney Sanders (Happy, TX)

24. Brett Washburn (Shreveport, LA)

DNS: Jason Teague, Tony Anderson, Kyle Goforth, Greg Burt, Manuel Williams II, Manuel Williams, Craig Chaffin, Chris Spencer, Jeff Autry, Colt Goodman, Thomas Tillison, Richard Cooper, Steve Perkins, Jacob Magee, Jim Crabill, Steve Little, Jeff Rowland, Steve Lacy, Jay Sale, Joel Hill, Morgan Bagley, Jeremy Green, Matt Martin, Jim Johnson

Entries: 52 (Representing Eight States)

Cautions: 4

Red Flags: 0

Lap Leaders: Allen Chickering (1-9), Jessie Stovall (10-23, 25-28), Randy Timms (24, 29-30)

MRW Race Wheels Pole Qualifier: Allen Chickering

COMP Cams Winner�s Circle Bonus: Randy Timms

Hinchman Racewear B-Main #1 Winner: Rodney Sanders

MRW Race Wheels B-Main #2 Winner: Patrick Linn

The Brake Man B-Main #3 Winner: Randy Timms

MSRMafia.com B-Main #4 Winner: Kyle Sweeney

FMD Graphics B-Main #5 Winner: William Gould

Fast Shafts 10th Place Finisher: Charles Day

Ora�s Engines Hard Charger: Tommy Weder Jr. (20th to 4th)

Racing Head Service Hard Luck Award: Jesse Stovall

TCI� Tiki Transmission T-Shirt

CPG Marketing — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:56:09 GMT

Edgy new Tiki Transmission T-Shirt design lets fans show their TCI� pride in style

TCI� high performance transmissions have been helping racers win since 1968. Now, you can show the world that you are a part of that history with the new TCI� Tiki Transmission T-Shirt design.

The large, full color back design features an all-new, edgy �tiki-style� transmission graphic above the words �Killer Performance Transmissions Since 1968.� The shirt�s front displays a smaller image of the special TCI� �Killer Performance� logo on the center chest. This trendy new shirt is perfect for wearing to car shows and cruise-ins to show off your TCI�-equipped ride.

The 100% preshrunk white Gildan ultra cotton tee won't shrink in the wash, and it will be cooler outdoors because of its light color, making it perfect for summer car events where you want to show the world what powers your vehicle. Available in sizes Small through XXXL.

For more information about the TCI� Tiki Transmission T-Shirt or any other TCI� product, call us at 1-888-776-9824, or visit us online at www.tciauto.com.

Quick Summary

Product: TCI� Tiki Transmission T-Shirt

Part Number: #950562 (Small); #950563 (Medium); #950564 (Large); #950565 (XL); #950566 (XXL); #950567 (XXXL)

Features & Benefits:

New TCI� t-shirt features stylish "tiki" graphic and brand new �Killer Performance� logo

100% preshrunk Gildan ultra cotton won't shrink in the wash

White color is perfect for hot summer car shows and outdoor events

Available in sizes S-XXXL

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COMP Cams� Customers Sweep Podium in 2nd Annual Clash At The Mag

jjamros — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:16:44 GMT

With many of the nation�s top Dirt Late Model drivers on hand for the 2nd Annual Clash At The Mag at Magnolia Motor Speedway, it was three COMP Cams� customers who proved to be the cream of the crop.

Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi, is widely regarded as having one of the toughest racing surfaces in the country for drivers to tame. In fact, its infamously slick surface is commonly regarded as the �Black Ice.�

Over the course of the July 9th-10th, 2010 weekend, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) invaded the facility for the 2nd Annual Clash At The Mag, which boasted a $20,000 winner�s purse in a l00 lap feature with SPEED TV cameras filming the action. By the time the field of competitors were finished skating around the 1/3 mile oval in the 100 lap finale, it was three COMP Cams� customers, who had found their way to the front of the pack.

Four-time LOLMDS Champion, Earl Pearson Jr., from Jacksonville, Florida, earned the pole position for the feature in his #44 Mastersbilt/Larry Wallace Racing Engine Super Late Model. After running second during the early stages of the event, Pearson powered his way to the top spot on lap 30 and never looked back en route to the win, which was his third straight on the LOLMDS tour.

Defending LOLMDS Champion and current points leader, Scott Bloomquist, from Mooresburg, Tennessee, battled throughout the top five for the entire event in his #0 Bloomquist/Roush Yates Racing Engine Super Late Model. Bloomquist mounted a late race charge to the number two spot and pressured Pearson for the last twenty laps of the event before settling for a close second place finish.

Recording a third place finish in the event was 2010 Show Me 100 Champion, Ray Cook, from Brasstown, North Carolina. Cook continues to have, arguably, the most successful season of his career in his #53 Mastersbilt/Race Engine Design Racing Engine Super Late Model.

Pearson, Bloomquist and Cook have cumulatively used COMP Cams� products to power their way to feature wins in the last five LOLMDS events, and have won an incredible fourteen of the twenty-three tour events held this season.

Not only does COMP Cams� provide a majority of the LOLMDS drivers with products that allow their engines to perform at a top level, but the company also sponsors the tour�s COMP Cams� Engine Builder of the Year Award. COMP Cams� is committed to delivering top of the line products to competitors, while also providing sponsorship and support to all forms of motorsports.

For more information on any COMP Cams� product, call us at 1-800-999-0853, or visit us online at www.compcams.com.

COMP Cams MSRA Invade Louisiana and Arkansas Round Two

alindsey1 — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:56:45 GMT

Beebe, AR (07/10/10) � After losing both events last weekend to rain the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour will take a second attempt at the doubleheader this weekend, July 16th-17th, with events at Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana) and 67 Speedway (Texarkana, Arkansas).

Last Friday over 30 Super Late Models crowded into the pits as the tour made its debut at Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana. However, shortly after hot laps, heavy rain would arrive, which nixed the program. Saturday�s event at 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas was canceled early in the day due to excessive rain. With both events falling victim to rain, the decision was made to reschedule both programs for this weekend.

As the season approaches its midway point the point�s battle is starting to tighten as only 84 points separate the top five in the standings. Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas is the current leader with Bill Frye (Arkansas), Jon Mitchell (Texas), Joey Mack (Missouri), and Jeff Floyd (Arkansas) in close pursuit.

The top drivers in the standings will be joined by a strong contingent of competitors this weekend, who will also be looking to make up ground in the point�s chase, including Brandon Smith, Shane Stephens, Eddie Provence, Charlie Cole, Terry Henson, Wesley Crutchfield, Jeff Sloan, Clay Fisher, Ross Camponovo, and more.

Brandon Smith continues to hold a narrow advantage in the Kuntz & Company Rookie of the Year battle over Shane Stephens.

The tour will make its second attempt to host its inaugural event at Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana on Friday, July 17th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event. The tour is very excited to be visiting the storied oval, and a big crowd is expected to be on hand to catch all of the action. Pit gates open at 5pm with grandstand gates at 6pm. Grandstand admission for adults is $15 with senior citizens receiving admission for $12 and 12 years of age and under are free. Pit passes are $15.

On Saturday, the action will shift to 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas for the $2,000 to win/$400 to start, Cross Lander Summer Sizzler 40 on Saturday, July 10th. There will also be some of the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Models on display at the Cross Lander of Texarkana dealership on Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The dealership is located at 3227 Summerhill Road in Texarkana, Texas. In addition A1 Salvage, Best Engines, and W&W Timber have signed on as associate sponsors for the event. The COMP Cams MSRA tour has already made one visit to the � mile oval in 2010, and it was Bill Frye winning a thriller.

For more information on the events, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net, www.Texarkana67Speedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com .

The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

COMP Cams MSRA Weekend Washed Out; Rescheduled For Next Weekend

alindsey1 — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:11:11 GMT

Beebe, AR (07/10/10) � The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour weekend events at Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana) and 67 Speedway (Texarkana, Arkansas) have been washed out and rescheduled for next weekend.

Friday night�s program at Boothill Speedway was rained out late in the evening with over 30 Super Late Models in the pits. 67 Speedway fell victim to morning rain on Saturday.

Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana will host a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event on Friday, July 16th and on Saturday, July 17th 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas will host a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event.

For more information on the events, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net, www.Texarkana67Speedway.com, and www.MSRADirt.com .

The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

TCI� EZ-TCU� By FAST�

jlee@CPG — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:23:53 GMT

TCI� expands popular line of electronic transmission components with new EZ-Transmission Control Unit� for popular GM electronic transmissions

For computer controlled transmissions, nothing beats the new TCI� EZ-TCU� by FAST�. No software, laptop or tuning experience is required. Simply install this new transmission control unit according to the enclosed instructions, and then start the system by answering the simple Setup Wizard questions on the included hand-held unit. It�s that easy; the EZ-TCU� does all the work for you!

The EZ-TCU� is fully configured and ready to run right out of the box � no tuning necessary. But for those who demand customization, the unit is also optionally fully programmable based on load, speed and rpm. TCI� and FAST� engineers took a page from the very successful FAST� EZ-EFI� Self Tuning Fuel Injection System and designed the EZ-TCU� programming interface to be completely intuitive. There is no real expertise needed if you want to custom program your calibration. The EZ-TCU� is capable of real-time switchable calibrations, which allows for multiple setups. Run one calibration on the way to the track, and then with the push of a button, have a more aggressive setup ready for the race. The multiple shift modes include full manual mode for using bump or paddle shifters (see TCI� recommended part numbers below).

Compatible with most popular GM transmissions, including the 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E, 4L80E and 4L85E, as well as the TCI� 6x Six-Speed Transmission, the EZ-TCU� allows for maximum electronic control over shift points, shift firmness and shift speed. Self diagnostics allow users of every skill level to fully utilize the EZ-TCU�. The complete kit includes the transmission control unit, hand-held unit and wiring harness.

Quick Summary

Product: TCI� EZ-TCU� by FAST�

Part Number: #302820 (EZ-TCU�); #611641 (2-Button Outlaw� Shifter); #301441 (Paddle Shifter w/o Display)

Features & Benefits:

Maximum electronic control over shift points, shift firmness and shift speed

No software, laptop or experience needed

Completely intuitive programming interface or optional fully programmable

based on load, speed and rpm

Multiple shift modes include full manual mode

Included hand-held can operate as electronic dash

Includes transmission control unit, hand-held and wiring harness

Compatible with popular GM transmissions, including 4L60E, 4L65E

4L70E, 4L80E, 4L85E and the TCI� 6x Six-Speed

For more information about the TCI� EZ-TCU� by FAST� or any other TCI� product, call us at 1-888-776-9824, or visit us online at www.tciauto.com.

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TCI� Offers Active Military Discount

jlee@CPG — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:03:33 GMT

TCI� shows appreciation for members of the United States Armed Services with special Active Military Discount

After being a proud sponsor of Project American Heroes III presented by Super Chevy magazine, TCI� will continue to show appreciation for American service men and women by offering a special active military discount on all TCI� products.

With Project American Heroes, TCI� donated a 6x Six-Speed Automatic Transmission for the restoration of a 1970 Chevelle. Once the car was fully restored and tricked out, it was auctioned off with proceeds going to the Armed Forces Foundation. As an extension of using automobiles to help members of the armed services, TCI� wants to give directly to current servicemen by offering a special discount on all TCI� products, available to the brave men and women who are currently defending our nation.

TCI� understands that many servicemen are gearheads who relax by working on their cars, and others just need replacement parts to keep their current vehicle running. As a way of saying thank you for their service, TCI� will make it easier for our nation�s heroes to get the parts they need.

Any active member of the United States Armed Forces may take advantage of this discount. However, he or she must call TCI� directly to do so; the offer is not available online or through third party retailers. Simply call the toll free number at 1-888-776-9824 and have your active military ID ready.

For more information about the TCI� Active Service Member Discount or any TCI� product, call us at 1-888-776-9824. And a very special thank you to all of our active military.

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COMP Cams SMP Sooner Speedweek Inks More Sponsors

alindsey1 — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:47:38 GMT

Sparta, Tennessee (06/24/10) - As the COMP Cams SMP Series Presented By

Racing Head Service 2010 Sooner Speedweek set for July 12th-17th, 2010 draws

closer, sponsors continue to flood in for the week long extravaganza.

Ora's Engines, based in Colcord, Oklahoma, has signed on to sponsor a

nightly hard charger award as well as a nightly feature winner award. Each

night the Hard Charger in the main event will receive a $150 Ora's Engines

product certificate for labor on motor work. The feature winner will

receive a $200 Ora's Engines product certificate for labor on motor work.

In addition, Ora's Engines will be the official sponsor of victory lane each

night. For more information on Ora's Engines, please visit

www.orasengines.com .

MRW Wheels, based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, has joined partners with the

COMP Cams SMP tour to provide a $50 gift certificate toward the purchase of

a new wheel to the nightly fast qualifier. In addition, the company will

present a set of new wheels to the driver, who shows the most improvement

during the course of the Speedweek. For more information on MRW Wheels,

please visit www.MRW-Wheels.com .

Oklahoma-based Rage Chassis has also come on board as a marketing sponsor

and will be providing a product certificate for $750 off the purchase of a

new chassis for positions 4th-9th in the final Speedweek standings. For

more information on Rage Chassis, please visit www.RageChassis.com .

A complete list of the current sponsors for the Speedweek are shown below:

- $500 COMP Cams Product Certificate for Speedweek Point's Champion

- $500 Racing Head Service Product Certificate for Speedweek Point's Champion

- $250 COMP Cams Product Certificate for 2nd Place in Speedweek Points

- $250 Racing Head Service Product Certificate for 2nd Place in Speedweek Points

- $125 COMP Cams Product Certificate for 3rd Place in Speedweek Points

- $125 Racing Head Service Product Certificate for 3rd Place in Speedweek Points

- $100 COMP Cams Product Certificate To Each Event's Feature Winner

- $100 Racing Head Service Product Certificate To Each Event's Hard Luck Award Recipient

- $50 Brake Man Product Certificate To Winner of Third B-Main Each Night

- Brake Man Brake Pads and Case of Fluid to Point's Fund

- FMD Graphics Free Wrap To Speedweek Champion

- $100 FMD Graphics Certificate Toward New Wrap To Winner of First B-Main Each Night

- $50 Fast Shafts Product Certificate To 10th Place Finisher Each Night

- Fast Shafts Drive Shaft To Be Given Away at End of Speedweek

- $100 Hinchman Racewear Product Certificate To Winner of First B-Main Each Night

- $500 Hinchman Racewear Product Certificate To Fourth Place in Speedweek Points

- $500 Wulff Pumps Product Certificate to Speedweek Points Fund

- $750 Rage Chassis Discount Off a New Chassis to Speedweek Points Positions 4th-9th

- $50 MRW Product Certificate For Fast Time Each Night

- MRW Set of Wheels for Most Improved Driver During Course of Speedweek

- $150 Ora's Engines Product Certificate for Labor To Hard Charger Each Night

- $200 Ora's Engines Product Certificate for Labor To Winner Each Night

The 2010 Sooner Speedweek will consist of six straight night's of racing,

July 12th-17th, 2010 with each event paying $1,500 to win and $125 to start.

2010 Sooner Speedweek Schedule

July 12th: Clinton Motorsports Park - Clinton, Oklahoma

July 13th: Brills Motor Speedway - Meeker, Oklahoma

July 14th: Thunderbird Speedway - Muskogee, Oklahoma

July 15th: Creek County Speedway - Sapulpa, Oklahoma

July 16th: Caney Valley Speedway - Caney, Kansas

July 17th: Mid America Speedway - South Coffeyville, Oklahoma

The COMP Cams SMP Series Presented By Racing Head Service has also announced

their choice hotels for their 2010 Sooner Speedweek. These hotels are listed

below. When you contact these hotels, please mention the SMP Series, and you

will receive a 20% discount on your room.

July 12th: Econo Lodge 1413 Neptune Dr: Clinton, OK: 580-323-6640

July 13th: Quality Inn 3112 S. 79th E. Ave: Tulsa, OK: 918-858-9625

July 14th: Quality Inn 3112 S. 79th E. Ave: Tulsa, OK: 918-858-9625

July 15th: Quality Inn 3112 S. 79th E. Ave: Tulsa, OK: 918-858-9625

July 16th: Sleep Inn 202 W. 11th St: Coffeyville, KS: 620-688-6400

More announcements regarding 2010 Sooner Speedweek for the COMP Cams SMP

Series Presented By Racing Head Service are soon to be made, so please check

the official internet home of the tour at www.SMPSeries.com

for the latest news and information.

The COMP Cams SMP Series Presented By Racing Head Service would like to

thank all of their sponsors including COMP Cams, Racing Head Service, FMD

Graphics, The Brake Man, Fast Shafts, Ora's Racing Engines, MRW Wheels,

Wulff Pumps, MSRMafia.com, Hinchman Racewear, and Rage Chassis.

For more information on the COMP Cams SMP Series please visit

www.SMPSeries.com .

12 Questions With Kevin Feeney

jjamros — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:09:38 GMT

Name: Kevin Feeney

Job Title: RHS� Product Manager

As the product manager for RHS�, Kevin Feeney is deeply involved with researching, selecting, developing and placing new RHS� products. Kevin draws on his extensive personal racing experience to better understand what RHS� customers need. He then helps bring new products onto the market to answer those needs.

Kevin Feeney

What is your background in the industry?

I have been involved in the automotive performance industry since high school. I�ve basically grown up in the industry and have been involved with the evolution of the aftermarket cylinder head market.

What do you like best about the job?

The best part about my job is that it is in the performance industry, which has always been my passion. It beats having to get a real job that would seem like work!

What is your all-time favorite or dream car?

The one that can set a fast time and win on Saturday night! I�ve always been a circle track racer, so if you�re asking me about street vehicles, my favorite is just the one that is already paid for.

Do you have past racing experience? If so what kind, and do you still race?

I have been racing since I was 11 years old. I started in quarter midgets and moved to dirt sprint cars when I was 18. Then I moved again into pavement sprint cars, and I still race a 410 CID winged sprint car on pavement.

What is your proudest moment in racing or in the industry?

Over the years I�ve been involved in numerous product development projects. The sense of accomplishment when you see a part through from conception to production to the race track is a great feeling every time.

Who is your favorite racer and why?

I can�t say that I have one favorite racer. I really admire all the guys who have made it to the professional level on their own, but have not forgotten where they came from and continue to support grass roots racing. I think Ken Schrader is a perfect example of this.

What is the best career advice you ever received?

Not sure who it was from, but the advice was to find something that you enjoy doing.

Kevin Feeney with his 410 CID winged sprint car

What advice would you give a kid who wants to go grow up to be a racer or work in the industry?

There is a tremendous amount of opportunity for a career in the performance industry in a number of roles. The best advice that I could offer someone is to concentrate on their education. As the industry has grown, so has the technology. A good education is going to become more and more important to keep up with the technology.

What are your hobbies outside of racing and the industry?

Racing, racing and racing.

What is your favorite type of music to drive to?

Classic rock

In the next five years, what do you think will be the most important advancement in performance automotive technology?

As the later model engines and fuel injection continue to migrate into the performance market, the advancement in electronics will continue to play a large role.

What is the one thing you couldn�t live without?

My family.

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COMP Cams MSRA Ignites Arkansas This Weekend

alindsey1 — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:52:08 GMT

Beebe, AR (06/22/10) � With temperatures consistently topping the century mark on a daily basis in Arkansas, the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour looks to push the heat to the flash point this weekend as it sets the night on fire with a pair of events at Beebe Speedway (Beebe, Arkansas) and Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, Arkansas).

On the heels of his first win of the year, Kyle Beard currently resides atop the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model standings by thirteen markers over two-time series� champion, Joey Mack.

The lethal duo will lead a strong contingent of foes into battle this weekend including Jon Mitchell, Bill Frye, Jeff Floyd, Dewaine Hottinger, Brandon Smith, Jon Kirby, Terry Henson, Shane Stephens, Wesley Crutchfield, Charlie Cole, Jeff Sloan, Austin Rettig, and many more.

Heading into this weekend's events Brandon Smith continues to maintain the top spot in the Kuntz & Co. Rookie of the Year battle, but in recent events Shane Stephens has made up ground.

The action will get underway at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas on Friday, June 25th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event. Gates open at 5pm with racing action at 8pm. Adult grandstand admission is $15 with senior citizens $10 and kids 10 years of age and under $5. Pit passes are $30. For more information, please visit www.BeebeSpeedway.com

On Saturday, June 26th the tour will make its debut at the northeast Arkansas � mile oval at Crawford County Speedway in Van Buren, Arkansas. A $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event is on tap as the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour brings its professional operation to one of Arkansas� top tracks for the first time ever. Adult grandstand admission is $15 for adults, senior citizens (ages 62 & Up) are $12, kid�s 6-11 years of age are $5, and 5 years of age and under free. Active military with picture identification will receive admission for $12. Pit passes are $30. For more information on the facility, please visit www.CrawfordCountySpeedway.net .

The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com .

Matters of Control � Stud Mount vs. Shaft Mount Rocker Arms

hanaylor — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:21:58 GMT

COMP Cams takes an in-depth look at two easy ways to improve valve train durability and raise your redline at the same time

Engines, by nature, are a bundle of compromises. Durability versus weight. Fuel economy versus power. You get the idea. It all comes down to making decisions on what you want versus what you�re willing to give up.

And nowhere are those decisions tougher than when it comes to the valve train. Or at least that�s what we�ve always been told. Engineers at COMP Cams have been working to eliminate weaknesses without giving up anything in return and have found ways to simply eliminate many of the compromises that engine builders are normally forced to make.

They can do this because COMP is involved in the valve train from the camshaft all the way through the valves. This includes everything from retainers to locks to valve springs to lifters and even lubricants to keep everything moving smoothly. And one area where they have found engine builders and horsepower freaks can greatly improve their engines� valve trains without giving anything up in return is creating a stable platform for the rocker arms to do their job.

When it comes to pushrod engines, the most popular design for locating the rocker arms is the pedestal-mount rocker stud. On the low-end (think OEMs), they are 3/8-inch diameter rocker studs pressed into the cylinder head. The OEMs liked this system because it was cheap to produce, but in performance applications, raising the valve spring pressure can pull the studs right out of the heads.

[IMGLFT=Stud mount rockers]http://www.cpgnation.com/filehost/files/6/COMP Images/StudvsShaftRockers/1601%20%28640%29.jpg[/IMGLFT]The next step up is a screw-in rocker stud. These are commonly available in either 3/8-inch or a larger 7/16-inch size diameter. Screw-in studs can handle much greater spring pressures, and while the larger, 7/16-inch diameter studs do add stiffness, the final result is probably not as much as you might think.

"Rocker stud flex doesn�t just take place in the upper RPM range,� explains engine builder Keith Dorton of Automotive Specialists, whose race engines regularly dominate in the USAR Pro Cup Series. �You can see it by doing a simple test. Pull the valve cover off your engine and place a dial indicator laterally on the end of the rocker stud, or the adjuster nut if necessary, on the opposite end of the valve stem. Then turn the crankshaft over by hand and watch to see how much movement you get on the dial indicator. If you aren�t using a stud girdle you will see some movement on practically every engine, and on some engines it will scare you to death.�

At first glance it isn�t obvious why a rocker stud will flex even when turning an engine�s rotating assembly by hand. After all, its only purpose is to provide a pivot point for the rocker arm, right?

Ideally, that is correct, but there�s a lot more going on in the real world. On almost all pushrod engines, the rocker stud is on an angle to the valve stem. More specifically, the many angles involved in getting a valve train to work as efficiently as possible force the top of the rocker stud and the top of the valve stem to be angled toward each other. So when the camshaft tries to open the valve, the spring pushes back through the rocker arm and causes the rocker stud to flex back, away from the spring.

When the rocker stud flexes, lots of things happen, and none of them are good. First, it puts unintended motion into the valve train. The rocker arm moves off the center of the valve stem tip and can cause early wear of the valve, the rocker tip and even the valve guide. There�s no telling how many engine builders have blamed a broken valve on the manufacturer or a too-aggressive camshaft when the real culprit was the rocker stud. Flex in the rocker stud can also break the rocker stud boss on the cylinder head.

A second effect�which may be even more important to racers�is that the flex in the rocker stud causes the valves to stay closed just a fraction of a second longer and not reach maximum valve lift. The effect is to take the cam that you spent so much effort finding the perfect specs for and make it act smaller. Everything from total duration to overlap changes can significantly reduce the amount of air and fuel you are getting into the combustion chambers.

Interestingly, Dorton says that the cylinder heads most prone to allow flex are the same ones most likely to be used by racers and performance enthusiasts. Aluminum cylinder heads are lighter than cast iron, but the material is also softer. Likewise, heads designed for performance usually also have any extra material carved away to shave off even more weight. But this also means the rocker stud bosses rarely have any more material than necessary. It�s not a design flaw�after all, reducing weight is important�but it does mean a smart engine builder should be aware of it.

[IMGLFT=Stud girdles]http://www.cpgnation.com/filehost/files/6/COMP Images/StudvsShaftRockers/4022%20%28640%29.jpg[/IMGLFT]Fortunately, there are two easy ways to increase the stability of the rocker arm. If you have already invested in a stud-mounted rocker system, a rocker stud girdle adds very little weight and ties all the rocker studs on a cylinder head together to greatly increase rigidity. A rocker stud girdle is essentially a large clamp that locks down on all of the adjuster nuts on top of the studs. Once it is in place, it takes the force of one valve spring trying to push back on a single rocker stud and transfers it to the entire network. Since the valves are actuated at different times, this is an efficient way to spread out the load without creating any extra stress on the overall valve train setup. It�s a relatively simple device and since it can be constructed from aluminum, it adds very little to the overall weight of any engine. The only changes required will be extended rocker adjusters (which are usually included in any girdle kit) and possibly taller valve covers.

�A girdle is practically always going to be beneficial versus not having one,� explains Sandy Wilkins, who manages the drag racing engine program for Roush Yates Engines. �Anything you can do to stabilize the rocker system is a good idea. But, at least in racing, any time you are going from a flat tappet camshaft to a roller cam, I�d consider at least a rocker girdle to be mandatory if it is allowed in the rules. And that�s because of the higher spring pressures you can run with a roller cam. On a flat tappet camshaft, you might max out with a spring that has 400 pounds of open pressure, but on a roller you can get away with as much as maybe 700 pounds of open pressure. That extra spring pressure will really stress those rocker studs so strengthening that area can only help. I�ve seen gains exceed 20 horsepower on some engines by getting rid of deflection around the rocker arms.�

[IMGRT=Shaft mount rocker system]http://www.cpgnation.com/filehost/files/6/COMP Images/StudvsShaftRockers/1501%20%28640%29.jpg[/IMGRT]A second solution for increasing the stability of the rocker arms is to swap out the rocker stud system for a shaft-mounted rocker system. Shaft-mount rockers, instead of bolting up individually on vertical rocker studs, pivot on horizontal shafts that are in turn bolted to stands which are securely mounted to the top of the cylinder head. This setup in much more stable than a traditional rocker stud system and virtually eliminates flex--which is why you will find shaft rockers in practically every engine in every top-level racing series.

As recently as a few years ago, shaft-mount rocker systems were expensive and tricky to set up on a new engine, which made them the domain of big-money race teams and high-end applications. But COMP has developed a line of sportsman level shaft rocker systems for many different applications that reduces the cost of adding a shaft rocker system to an engine without giving up any of the benefits. Most bolt directly to the cylinder head and include shims to help you get the correct valve train geometry for excellent valve control and maximum component life. Now, instead of a single 7/16-inch stud holding the rocker in place, you have a rocker pivoting on a shaft, which in turn is bolted to a substantial pedestal which leaves little opportunity for flex in any direction.

While researching this topic, we heard stories of engine builders adding a rocker stud girdle to their existing valve train or switching to a shaft-mount rocker system and being surprised to find horsepower drop. It turns out that it wasn�t a fault of the stiffer valve train, but over time the engine builder had constantly tested new camshaft grinds and wound up with a lobe design that compensated for the flex in the system. By going to a smaller camshaft, the engine not only regained the lost power�and then some�but it also eliminated the strain on the valve train from an over-aggressive camshaft, and the more stable system pushed the redline higher in the rpm range.

So which system is better for you? �It all depends,� is the answer Wilkins gave us.

�I would always promote using a shaft-mount system if you can,� he says, �but that�s not always possible. Maybe your rulebook won�t allow it or you have an oddball engine that nobody makes one for.

Then there�s also a financial consideration. If you already have your studs and rockers, then you will come out cheaper by investing in a good rocker stud girdle. But if you are building your engine from scratch, that�s a different story. When you consider that for a stud-mount system that you�ve got to buy the screw-in studs, guideplates, rocker arms, the stud girdle and the adjuster nuts to go along with it, that all adds up. In the end, you may be able to get away with only paying about a hundred bucks or so more for a good sportsman level shaft-mount rocker system. And once they are set up on your cylinder heads properly, they are pretty bulletproof.�

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COMP Cams MSRA Adds Crawford County Speedway & Boothill Speedway

BryanB — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:46:50 GMT

Beebe, AR (06/17/10) � The COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model tour is proud to announce that two new venues have been added to the 2010 season schedule as Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, Arkansas) and Boothill Speedway (Greenwood, Louisiana) have scheduled dates.

The northeast Arkansas � mile oval at Crawford County Speedway has signed onto the schedule with a $2,000 to win/$400 to start, 40 lap event on Saturday, June 26th. For more information on the facility located in Van Buren, Arkansas, please visit www.CrawfordCountySpeedway.net.

The event will part of a double header weekend that will see the tour at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas on Friday, June 25th with a $2,000 to win/$300 to start, 30 lap event.

Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, Louisiana is the second facility to add a date to the schedule this week as they have booked a $2,000 to win/$300 to start program on Friday, July 9th. The event will be the first part of a double header weekend with 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas picking up the second night of the weekend on Saturday, July 10th with a $2,000 to win/$400 to start event. For more information on Boothill Speedway, please visit www.BoothillSpeedway.net.

The COMP Cams MSRA tour is sponsored by and would like to thank all of their sponsors including- COMP Cams, Hoosier Racing Tires, Kuntz & Company, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Quarter Master, GRT Race Cars, JFR Graphics, RiceTec, ROCKHARD Powdercoat, Inc., Mark Martin Auto Group , NEA Supergas, MSR Mafia.com Marketing Services, Tobacco Town Inc., Racing Head Service, BSB Manufacturing, Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar Pizza, speedliquidators.com, Five Star Bodies, Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, Powerhouse Products, and FSR Racing Products.

For the latest information on the COMP Cams MSRA Super Late Model Series, please visit www.MSRADirt.com.

$500 To Win Memphis Street Stock Nationals Qualifier #2 At Riverside Draws Near

BryanB — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:44:56 GMT

Memphis, Tennessee (06/18/10) � A little over a week remains until the second $500 to win COMP Cams Memphis Street Stock Nationals Qualifier at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas, which will be held on June 26th, 2010. The winner of the event will be guaranteed a provisional starting spot in the COMP Cams Memphis Street Stock Nationals on Saturday, September 18th, 2010.

The first COMP Cams Memphis Street Stock Nationals was held back in April, and it was Blytheville, Arkansas� driver, Greg Alexander, who claimed the $500 win and locked into the main event for the COMP Cams Memphis Nationals.

On Saturday, September 18th, the COMP Cams Memphis Nationals will be held, which will serve as the culmination of the three race COMP Cams Memphis Street Stock Championship Presented By MidSouthRacing.com mini series, which will boast a $1,500 winner�s share and $100 just to start the 20 lap main event. Two qualifiers, which are being tabbed as the �Road To The Nationals� qualifiers will be held leading up to the event, and each will be highlighted by a $500 top prize for the Street Stock division. In addition, the winner of each event is guaranteed a provisional starting spot in the grand finale on September 18th.

Sponsors for the COMP Cams Memphis Nationals include COMP Cams, Racing Head Service, MidSouthRacing.com, and MSRMafia.com .

For more information on the event, please visit www.RiversideInternationalSpeedway.com

SEMA Business Technology Symposium

CPG Marketing — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:01:40 GMT

9:00 am � 5:00 pm, Friday, July 23, Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA

In today�s competitive marketplace, every business must take advantage of technology to build brand awareness, connect with customers and promote sales.

Whether you�re a business owner, an IT professional or are in charge of your company�s marketing, you can�t afford to miss the Business Technology Symposium, powered by the Street Performance Council (SPC). The eight essential e-commerce supersessions, presented by industry experts, will inform, entertain and provide you with the skills you need for success as you move forward.

Mobile Devices: The Future of Mobile Marketing � Mobile device applications are on the verge of revolutionizing sales and marketing just as radically as the Internet did during the past decade. Learn how to apply mobile applications to your promotions, including Microsoft �Get Tag,� mobile bar-coding and more. Presenter: Nathan Sacco, eBay.

Reaching Your Customers on Forums and Blogs � In this Internet age, everyone uses the web to research, select and buy products. Forums and blogs have become sounding boards for consumers around the world, informing peer networks about innovations and markets. Small businesses must take advantage of these resources. Learn how to create, manage and interact on your own forums or blogs to bring maximum impact for your brand. Moderator: Tyler Tanaka, PostRelease. Panelists: Adrian Harris, Internet Brands; Stewart Lawson, VerticalScope; Mike Martinez, izmocars.

Grab Market Share with Search Engine Marketing & Pay Per Click � Search engines are the indispensible tool people use to find products in the modern world, and they partner with pay-per-click advertising for the most efficient way to obtain customers. Any business that operates a website to market its products must understand how to use key words and pay per click to attract traffic and maximize sales. Learn the top techniques in this supersession. Presenter: Matt Bailey, SiteLogic Online Marketing.

Getting People to Read Your Emails � Write, click and send. Easy, eh? But it�s also easy for your recipient to hit delete. Learn how to ensure that your emails are not only opened but compel the recipient to act. This session will explain the optimum techniques for small business owners, focusing on case studies and best practices, software tools and templates for success. Presenter: Michael Kelly, ClickMail.

Market Research in the Digital Age � Information is king in online marketing, and compiling information from your customers can help you build a better business. Learn how to use online surveying tools, focus groups and social media sites, and then develop your own surveys by understanding the right types of questions to ask. Moderator: Tom Myroniak, SEMA. Panelists: Michael Cooperman, J.D. Power & Associates; Dan Hall, AutoPacific; David Parcell, Harris Interactive; Famous Rhodes, eBay Motors.

Converting Leads to Sales with Customer Relationship Management � Find new clients and retain current customers by using technology to organize and automate your business. Whether you�re a novice or an expert, learn about the features and benefits of the latest software packages. There�s money to be saved by managing your customers� data. Presenter: Jeff Scott, C-Level Management.

Good Data = More Sales � If your customers can�t find your products or don�t understand how the information on your website is presented, they won�t buy today and won�t be back tomorrow. In this session, learn how to organize and maintain your data. A relatively modest investment in time and resources now will bring the reward of success far into the future. Moderator: Famous Rhodes, eBay Motors. Panelists: Rob Eberhart, DCi; Cameron Evans, Red Line Oil; Matt Gold, RPMware; Gigi Ho, Digital Performance.

Social Media for Your Business � Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can multiply your company�s sales, but proper use of social media involves much more than just showing up. Learn the do�s and don�ts of these new communications forms from an all-star lineup of marketing professionals. Even more important, learn how to avoid social media disasters that can jeopardize sales. Moderator: Tyler Tanaka, PostRelease. Panelists: Mark Davidson, Shift+One Media; Bryan Elliott, SoCal Action Sports Network; Matt Martelli, Mad Media; Mike Martinez, izmocars

Register Now and save $50.

Early Bird Registration is available at a discounted price until July 9, 2010:

SPC Members: $99, Includes entrance to the 2010 Business Technology Symposium and lunch

SEMA Members: $149, Includes entrance to the 2010 Business Technology Symposium, lunch and a one-year Street Performance Council (SPC) Membership (up to $100 value.) After the first BTS registration, additional company employees may register for the discounted fee of $99.

Non-Members: $199, Includes entrance to the 2010 Business Technology Symposium and lunch.

Parking is available in, and adjacent to, the Convention Center for $9. For more information and to register for SEMA�s SPC Business Technology Symposium, visit www.sema.org/bts.

Hot Rod Power Tour 2010 Coverage - Day 7

jjamros — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:50:37 GMT

Well, Long Hauler�s you made it! We arrived in Downtown Mobile, Alabama. Even though we were on the coast, Mother Nature seemed to be holding out on the cool coastal breezes as we had a reported 110 degree heat index. Throughout the day, plenty of the Long Haulers came by to pick up their custom 2010 COMP Performance Group� Dash Plaques and sign the coveted Long Hauler Banner that we made specifically to be awarded to one lucky winner.

Our Adult Big Wheels race was once again a huge hit. With limited space, we set up a figure eight course and our contestants once again proved that �rubbing is racing.� Our race champion walked away with a COMP Cams� gift certificate and our runner-up came-away with a COMP� Racing t-shirt.

As the hot rodders began to gather around the stage, we got our chance to come forward to thank everyone for another amazing Hot Rod Power Tour. After awarding an audience member with a $50 FAST� gift certificate for giving us her best impression of a Big Block Chevy, we turned our attention to the 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour Long Hauler Banner. Mr. Robert Monk made his way to the main stage to claim his new garage display as the crowd cheered for him. When asked what kind of car he drove, Robert replied, � �55 Bel Air, just like on the banner!� Then we asked if this was his first Power Tour and he informed us that it was, in fact, his seventh! Seven years running! That�s the kind of passion and dedication we love to see!

It was a pleasure and an honor to be your 2010 Power Tour sponsor; thanks for the memories; we�ll see you in 2011!

Saw this "Official Pace Car" Chevy Camaro outside a gas station in downtown Mobile, AL

LSX� swapped Pontiac Solstice

Long Haulers came by our trailer all day to claim their CPG� dash plaques

Hot Rods lined the streets of Downtown Mobile

Got a photo op of Ms. Hot Rod (right)

The final day of the Adults' Big Wheel race competition was fierce

Our first place winner came away with a $50 COMP� Cams Certificate and the runner up received a COMP� Racing t-shirt

The COMP� Booth has some loyal Long Haulers!

Our CPG� tech, Russ answers this Gentlemen's shifter questions

The final day's main stage events drew a huge crowd and streamed live on HotRod.com!

Congratulations to Robert M. who was drawn to win the COMP Performance Group� 2010 Hot Rod Power Tour poster. Robert's car also happened to be the same '55 Bel Air featured on the poster

Day 7 is coming to a close, thanks for a great Power Tour! See you in 2011!

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2010 Coverage - Day 6

aledlow — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:16:27 GMT

As we pulled our rig into the Regions Park Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, there wasn�t a cloud in sight. The sunny skies were a warm welcome from the storms we experienced the day before.

People began to gather around the tent while our engine builders set up for the final Engine Builder Duel. The crowd favorite always draws a big audience. But before the duel started, we held another exciting Adults� Big Wheel Race. We�re proud to announce that today�s $50 CPG� gift certificate went to a woman who took victory over all the men in our bracket-style slalom course. Soon after she stepped away with her winnings, we heard one of the engines fire up at the Engine Builder Duel tent.

We were also proud to announce that the day�s Engine Builder Duel included our first female contestant. A husband and wife team proudly worked together assembling their Small Block Chevy after telling us that they were doing it for their four-month old twin sons! Both teams worked together swiftly, trying to get their respective engines assembled as quickly as possible so they could be the first to start-up for a hopeful 60 second run. It seemed that no sooner did we start the clock that the winning team cranked up their engine. It only took them a mere 26 minutes and 8 seconds; a 2010 Power Tour record!

Another exciting event that took place in Birmingham was the Ridetec Auto Cross Challenge. Everything from S10 trucks, to classic Chevelles to a 2011 Mustang took their turn on the auto cross course to compete for the fastest time and bragging rights.

As the day started to wind down, attendees made their way to the main stage for the promise of free goodies and entertainment from our Hot Rod emcee. When sun began to set and temperatures finally came down, we hit the road and headed further down south. See you in Mobile!

We had an awesome venue at Regions Park Stadium.

Just flat out cool.

GM Performance provided for a nice view from our trailer.

Loved this license plate and the COMP plate frame!

This Porsche was seized in a drug bust and now attends car shows to advocate anti-drug awareness.

This Mustang was wrapped in remembrance of September 11.

Close up of the Mustang wrap.

This license plate was too funny to pass up!

Staging lines for the Ridtec autocross event.

We had a husband and wife team competing in our Engine Builder Duel.

Our winning team came in at 26:08! Fastest of the week!

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2010 Coverage - Day 5

aledlow — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:04:04 GMT

We arrived at the Chattanooga State Community College to grey skies and rain clouds. Unfortunately, the rain delayed some of our Long Haulers and the crowds started out a bit sparse, but our techs were ready and waiting to engage in some interesting tech conversations.

The rain also forced us to forgo our Big Wheels Race today. Even though it had quickly become a crowd favorite at the other stops, we resisted for the safety of our participants. However, we received several wonderful coloring book submissions from our COMP� Kids today but our winner presented us with not one, but three beautifully colored pictures.

By 2:30 the sun was finally out in all its glory and you could almost see the rain puddles evaporating in front of you. You could, without a doubt, feel the 100% humidity level in the air. A sigh of relief came over our Engine Builder crew when they got the go-ahead to lay out all the parts and accessories for the Engine Build: Round 2. Everything had to stay under wraps until the last minuet to avoid the rain. Both of the day�s teams had already come by the tent to make sure the build-off was still going to happen; these guys were ready for battle. And battle they did, with flames, falling head bolts and all! Our winning team came in at 32 minutes and 19 seconds! And yes, that was the team whose engine caught fire!

Later in the day, Mr. Corkey Coker took the main stage and welcomed us to his city. He even invited us all to a big after party that his company, Coker Tire, was hosting in downtown Chattanooga. While we took off for the next stop, some of our crew stayed behind for the party, and they were happy they did. Coker Tire opened their facility, which featured a Coker Tire Museum that provided endless photo ops of classic hot rods, memorabilia and tire history.

By the time we hit the road that evening, the rain was threatening us yet again. We seemed to follow the morning�s storms right into our next stop, Birmingham, Alabama. But we�re here now, and we�re ready to ring in Day 6 � rain or shine!

We loved this custom chopped trailer.

One lucky Long Hauler will win this banner signed by all the Long Haulers to put up in their garage!

This was for sure today's "most unique" hot rod.

The second Engine Builder Duel is well underway

The competition definitely got hot for this winning team!

Both Engine Builder Duel teams with CPG crew

One participant with Miss Hot Rod being interviewed on the live radio show

Tour goers check out an Inglese EFI system

Not THAT's dedication!!

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2010 Coverage - Day 4

aledlow — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:20:31 GMT

We arrived in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to considerably warmer temperatures than we had at the previous stops, which was a welcomed change. Lots of locals came out with their Hot Rods to join the Long Haulers at the Warren County Airport for a great day cars, games and entertainment.

We had to hang the second Long Hauler Banner today because the first one had been completely filled with signatures during the first three days. This one is already filling up too because there are so many people driving the entire tour this year.

We held the Kids� Sidewalk Chalk Contest all day today. The sidewalks around us were covered with great pictures so it was hard to choose a winner. An 8-year-old boy named Evan won with his picture of a Hot Rod and the title �Hot Rod Power Ture.� Evan won a t-shirt and coloring book for his great work of art.

Today we kicked off the Engine Builder Duel. After not holding it in 2008 or 2009, we brought it back due to popular demand and we had a huge turn-out. It was a really big hit with the crowd! The two man teams worked as a single unit to swiftly and precisely assemble their engines. The winning team finished their engine in 30 minutes and 15 seconds. The other team came in a very close second, exactly one minute later at 31:15.

Our Big Wheels Race drew a nice crowd as well today. Every day we make the race a little different so nobody knows what to expect. Today, we held qualifying rounds and the feature race on a circle track. The crowed cheered the whole time, and the racers took out several cones.

After a great day in Bowling Green, Kentucky, we hit the road to our next stop. On our way into Chattanooga, Tennessee, we had to take a detour to avoid some major construction on I-75. Our GPS unit, or �Garmina� as she has been dubbed, took us into the edge of Georgia, but we finally made it to our next stop around 11 p.m. That was after losing an hour by driving into Eastern time.

All in all, it was another great day on the Hot Rod Power Tour. See you tomorrow at the Chattanooga State Community College.

Welcome to Bowling Green!

The temperature and the cars are HOTTTT!

Showin' us some COMP love!

We spotted this COMP fan out and about. Is that his idea of muscle car?

This little guy had the best seat in the place!

Big kids having fun.

The crowd waiting for the first of the 2010 engine builder duels - back after 2 years!

Team RHS

Team COMP

EBD time clock - exactly 60 seconds separated the two teams. So close!

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2010 Coverage - Day 3

aledlow — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:55:55 GMT

Thank goodness our trip from Springfield to DuQuoin, Illinois, was uneventful. There was no bad weather on the road this time, and it was a much shorter drive. The third Power Tour stop was at the DuQuoin Fairgrounds, which was actually used for horse racing in the past. But it made a perfect place to stop for Power Tour. Over 3,000 cars made their way through the fairgrounds, along with all of the vendors, including the COMP Performance Group�.

The CPG� booth had prime real estate right next to the COMP Cams� main stage, where we held our daily adult big wheel races. These things get funnier and crazier by the day so make sure to stop by the booth at 3:00 every day during the tour to participate or to cheer on your favorite driver. The rules and course change every day, so you never know what you might see.

CPG� also held another Kids� Coloring Contest yesterday and awarded t-shirt and banner prizes from the main stage. All in all, it was another great day on the Power Tour, and we�re ready to move on to Bowling Green, Kentucky, where we�ll kick off the Engine Builder Duel sponsored by Snap-On Tools. Make sure to stop by the CPG� booth at 3:30 on June 8, 9 and 10 to see teams take on the challenge of building a Small Block Chevy in the fastest amount of time.

With so many activities for all ages taking place, the COMP Performance Group� booth is the place to be on the 2010 Power Tour. Stop by and say hi!

Welcome to DuQuoin, Il!

And they're off...

Adult Big Wheel Race winner and runner-up

The Indy 500 Pace Car that GM is giving away

Those almost look like real flames

Are those park benches for seats?

A Mustang with matching surfboard � interesting

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2010 Coverage - Day 2

aledlow — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:37:48 GMT

We have just finished day two of the Hot Rod Power Tour in downtown Springfield, Illinois, the Land of Lincoln. But we didn�t make it here without some trouble. We left Newton, IA, on Saturday evening, hoping to avoid some nasty storms headed our way. Unfortunately, we weren�t able to avoid them completely. Our group managed to catch the end of a tornado on the way, along with some serious rain, hail and one of the craziest lightning storms we had ever seen. But we did make it, and Sunday morning dawned sunny and beautiful � the kind of weather that�s perfect for Power Tour.

The downtown venue was a great place for the locals to come by and visit all of the vendor booths and check out the hot rods parked on the streets. Today was our first Kids� Sidewalk Chalk Contest. We had the kids draw right on the roads and walkways in downtown Springfield. Our winner was awarded a special child�s t-shirt and coloring book. She also had her name announced on the main stage that evening. Our second Adult Big Wheel Race took place today and drew a big crowd. It was even funnier than yesterday�s contest. You can see from our pictures below that all of our contestants had fun and scored some very nice prizes, including a $50 product certificate from TCI� for the winner and an apparel pack from the COMP Performance Group� for the runner-up. Clearly, these guys firmly believe that �rubbin' is racin'.�

Our technicians have been in high demand the last two days and have even managed to help out a few Power Tour drivers whose rides were in trouble. Robin Poole, our FAST� tech, helped someone with an EFI issue, while Russ Culver, the TCI� specialist, helped reset a throttle position sensor. We will have some small parts on the CPG� trailer all week if anyone has an emergency. If needed, we can even overnight larger parts to help get someone up and running again.

With a huge crowd of people, hot cars and beautiful sunshine, it was a great day in Springfield, IL. We have shorter drive ahead of us tonight as we head toward the fairgrounds in DuQuoin, IL. Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow.

We�ll see you in DuQuoin!

The fun is under way here in Springfield!

The old capital building in downtown Springfield, IL.

The kids weren�t the only ones playing with the sidewalk chalk today.

Not everything on the Power Tour is a typical car.

The long hauler banner in the COMP Performance Group� booth that will be given away on Friday to a lucky long hauler

Is that a leash on the bumper of that car?

Miss Hot Rod

COMP� employees demonstrate how the big wheel race will work

Rubbin' is racin'.

Our Big Wheel Race winner and runner-up.

The long hauler crowd around the main stage.

Joe and Clarence entertain the crowd and give away prizes.

Russ from TCI� helps out a customer

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Hot Rod Power Tour 2010 Coverage - Day 1

alindsey1 — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:02:54 GMT

Day one of the Hot Rod Power Tour got off to a rainy start at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Vendors set up their booths under cloudy skies, but by the time participants started arriving at 9:00 a.m. the rain had stopped. By midday there was sunshine, and the 16th Annual Hot Rod Power Tour kicked off with a bang with COMP Cams� as the Main Stage sponsor for the first time. We set up a full booth with parts displays and had technicians on-hand to answer questions about all of the COMP Performance Group� brands, including COMP�, TCI�, RHS�, FAST�, ZEX�, Inglese� and Quarter Master�.

The Power Tour always attracts participants from all over the country and even other parts of the world. We saw one car from South Africa and spoke with groups from as far away as Iceland and Australia. From the new Camaros and Mustangs to old 1932 Fords, and everything in between, we saw too many interesting vehicles to count. So far, we�ve heard of 4,000 hopeful long haulers � people who make the entire trip, from stop 1 to stop 7. That takes serious dedication! Check out our pics below to see just a small sample of what the 16th Annual Hot Rod Power Tour has to offer.

To keep things interesting at the COMP� trailer, and as a way to have a little fun with participants and their families, we will be sponsoring competitions and giveaways every day. Each afternoon we will be holding a competition for children (either a coloring contest or a sidewalk chalk contest) and announcing the winner from the main stage every evening. But don�t worry adults � we have some chances for you to win prizes, too. Every afternoon we will be holding adult Big Wheel Races (grown-ups trying to ride a children�s tricycle) and retainer stacking contests. Be looking out for these fun events! On June 8, 9 and 10 in Bowling Green, KY; Chattanooga, TN; and Birmingham, AL, we�ll be holding our famous Engine Builder Duel sponsored by Snap-On Tools. The duel pits two, two-man teams against each other to see who can build a Small Block Chevy engine the quickest and run it for one full minute. We�ve had teams come in under 30 minutes, so the bar is set high. We can�t wait to see who will become the next Engine Builder Duel Champions.

And finally, for long haulers we have a special prize. On Friday, June 11, we�ll be providing long haulers with a special dash plaque created specifically for the 2010 Power Tour. And, all long haulers are being asked to sign a special long hauler banner that will be given away at the end of the week.

The COMP Performance Group� booth will be booming this week with activities for everyone on Power Tour. Make sure to stop by and see us. And if you can�t make the trip, check www.cpgnation.com and Facebook for daily updates.

We�re leaving Newton in the middle of some serious storms right now, so it could be a long drive ahead. We�ll see you in Springfield, IL tomorrow!

The rolling hills of Iowa

The Hot Rod Power Tour emergency vehicle

Rusty Wallace

Iowa Speedway

The first participants make their way across the wet parking lot to the main entrance

COMP Cams� main stage where announcements and prizes are given away each day

The CPG booth

The love for cars starts early

The crowd around the COMP Cams� main stage

Security had to put a stop to the burnouts but they couldn�t erase these

In honor of those who have served our country in the armed forces

This guy needed rain gear because the front of his car was completely open

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Ray Cook Wins Heart Pounding 18th Annual Show Me 100

CPG Marketing — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:58:22 GMT

Wheatland, Missouri (May 29th, 2010) - Ray Cook of Brasstown, North Carolina etched his name in the Show Me 100 history book for the second time, as he claimed the 18th edition of the event on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri in front of a capacity crowd in what could only be described as possibly one of the greatest races ever.

Jimmy Owens and Earl Pearson Jr. brought the field to the green flag for the 100-lap affair, which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA). Owens took the lead at the onset of the event with Pearson Jr., Terry Phillips, Don O'Neal, and Dale McDowell in tow. By the third circuit O'Neal had cracked the top three as Owens began to motor away from the field.

Lap 5 found Jimmy Owens catching the tail of the field as Chad Simpson went down a lap on the sixth circuit. Owens' commanding run would come to an abrupt halt exiting turn four on the tenth circuit as Brian Birkhofer got sideways causing Chris Wall to flip in front of the leader. Owens, with nowhere to go, was caught up in the incident and had to go to the tail of the field. Wall would be unhurt in the incident and would rejoin the event fourteen laps later to a standing ovation from the crowd.

With Owens tailback, Don O'Neal inherited the lead with Earl Pearson Jr., Billy Moyer, Terry Phillips, and Dale McDowell making up the top five in the running order. On the ensuing restart O'Neal and Pearson Jr. began to battle for the lead before the caution waved again on lap 12 as Shannon Babb rolled to a stop with a flat tire. During the caution, Steve Casebolt also headed pit-side, and both drivers rejoined the tail of the field.

With the green flag displayed once again, the action at the front of the pack saw O'Neal motor away from the pack with Pearson Jr. and Moyer continuing to host a spirited battled for the second spot. Caution would fly again on lap 21 as Dale McDowell relinquished the fifth spot with a flat tire. He too would head pit-side for fresh rubber before rejoining the field.

At the time of the caution the top five running order consisted of Don O'Neal, Earl Pearson Jr., Billy Moyer, Ray Cook, and Terry Phillips. As the race resumed Billy Moyer moved past Earl Pearson Jr. for the second spot as the duo began to swap positions lap after lap.

Lap 27 would see the yellow flag in the air again as Scott Bloomquist relinquished the sixth spot with a flat tire. It would mark the first of two trips to the pit area during the course of the feature for the Mooresburg, Tennessee driver. With Bloomquist on the tail of the field the race continued as O'Neal jumped to a comfortable lead over Pearson Jr., Phillips, and eleventh starting Ray Cook.

The race would endure a ten lap green flag run with O'Neal still at the point as Phillips and Cook shuffled Pearson Jr. from second to fourth exiting turn two on lap 32. Two laps later, Billy Moyer Jr. shuffled Pearson Jr. back another spot.

On lap 38, the caution would wave for Chris Simpson, who rolled to a stop on the backstretch, which erased O'Neal's eight-car length lead. At the time of the caution Phillips, Cook, Moyer Jr., and Earl Pearson Jr. followed O'Neal.

The restart saw Moyer Jr. and Cook beginning to race side-by-side for the third spot before Cook mounted a charge toward the front of the pack that saw him dispose of Moyer Jr. and Phillips to race his way to second by the race's midway point. The next ten laps saw the race slow on various times by the caution flag before it endured another long green flag run. Cook stalked O'Neal through lapped traffic for several laps before slipping passed him on the high side to take the lead as the field completed the 62nd circuit.

With Cook at the point, O'Neal continued to apply pressure, as 22nd starting Steve Casebolt joined the fray in the third spot. Another driver on the move was 29th starting, John Blankenship, who was up to the fourth spot by lap 65. While Cook maintained the lead, O'Neal and Casebolt waged war for the second spot with disaster nearly striking as they completed lap 67 as the pair briefly made contact sending Casebolt into the front stretch wall. Casebolt would recover after losing several car lengths to O'Neal. Three laps later he would race passed O'Neal for the lead and set his sights on race leader, Ray Cook.

By lap 73 Cook and Casebolt were battling side-by-side for the lead and Casebolt, became the fourth different leader of the race. Casebolt quickly extended his lead and would finally be slowed by a caution for John Blankenship, who rolled to a stop with a flat on lap 82.

The ensuing restart saw Casebolt drive away from the field once again, and appeared to be on his way to a comfortable win before bad luck struck on lap 89, when he lost his driveshaft, bringing his night to a disappointing early end. With Casebolt in the pits, Ray Cook inherited the lead and fought off a late race challenge from Don O'Neal to claim the $30,000 payday in the 18th Annual Show Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil. Don O'Neal, Terry Phillips, Eric Wells, Dennis Erb Jr., Billy Moyer Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Brad Neat, and Mike Marlar rounded out the top ten finishers.

Earlier in the evening Martinsville, Indiana's Don O'Neal topped the Manufacturer's Dash For Cash taking the win over Brian Birkhofer and Billy Moyer.

For more information on Lucas Oil Speedway, visit www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

To find out more about the Lucas Oil MLRA, check out www.mlraracing.com.

For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, log on to www.lucasdirt.com or call the series office at (951) 532-2503.

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

Race Summary

Saturday Night, May 29th, 2010

18th Annual Show-Me 100 Presented by Lucas Oil

Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO

Red Buck Cigars Fast Time: Jimmy Owens / 16.037 seconds

Wiles Driveshaft's First Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Jimmy Owens, Jesse Stovall, Jared Landers, Mike Marlar, Tim Isenberg, Brad Looney, Chris Smyser, Al Purkey, Stacy Taylor, Ed Mueller, Dave Eckrich, Joe Kosiski, Michael Walker

AFCO Racing Products Second Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Terry Phillips, Jimmy Mars, Will Vaught, Keith Foss, Steve Casebolt, Ray Moore, Jay Johnson, Evan Hubert, Austin Dillon, Justin Asplin, Rylan Long, Bill Koons

Allstar Performance Third Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Don O'Neal, Ray Cook, Brad Neat, Jeremy Payne, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Jason Hughes, Chris Brown, Mike Collins, Dewaine Hottinger, Zac Simmons, Chris Spieker

SuperFlow Fourth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Dan Schlieper, Eric Wells, Josh McGuire, Brandon Kinzer, Chris Simpson, Kyle Beard, Gary Christian, Shane Harris, Andrew Kosiski, Chris Hall

Wiles Driveshaft's Fifth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Dale McDowell, Eric Jacobsen, Wendell Wallace, Dennis Erb Jr., Chris Wall, Jason Feger, John Anderson, Bub McCool, JD Hubert, Jon Kirby, John Mason, Larry Jones

AFCO Racing Products Sixth Heat (20 Laps-Top 3 Advance): Billy Moyer, Billy Moyer Jr., Shannon Babb, Brian Birkhofer, Eric Turner, Chad Simpson, David Turner, Raymond Merrill, Tyler Reddick, Alan Vaughn, Austin Rettig, PJ Haskins

Comp Cams Race of Champions Presented by Quarter Master (12 Laps): Wendell Wallace, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Terry Phillips, Billy Moyer

Manufacturers' Dash for Cash (10 Laps): Don O'Neal, Brian Birkhofer, Billy Moyer, John Blankenship, Al Purkey, Jack Sullivan, Jared Landers, Dennis Erb Jr., Terry Phillips, Ray Cook, Brandon Kinzer

Hawk Brake First B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer): Mike Marlar, Steve Casebolt, Tim Isenberg, Keith Foss, Al Purkey, Ray Moore, Dave Eckrich, Stacy Taylor, Bill Koons, Justin Asplin, Austin Dillon, Evan Hubert, Brad Looney, Jay Johnson, Chris Smyser, Rylan Long, Ed Mueller-DNS, Joe Kosiski-DNS, Michael Walker-DNS

Performance Rod and Custom (PRC) Second B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer): Chris Simpson, Josh McGuire, Jack Sullivan, John Blankenship, Dewaine Hottinger, Chris Brown, Kyle Beard, Mike Collins, Gary Christian, Shane Harris, Eric Wells, Jason Hughes, Brandon Kinzer, Jeremy Payne, Zac Simmons, Chris Spieker, Andrew Kosiski-DNS, Chris Hall-DNS

Hawk Brake Third B-Main (20 Laps- Top 2 Transfer): Brian Birkhofer, Dennis Erb Jr., Eric Turner, Jason Feger, Chad Simpson, Tyler Reddick, John Mason, Bub McCool, JD Hubert, Alan Vaughn, Larry Jones, Austin Rettig, Jon Kirby, Chris Wall, John Anderson-DNS, David Turner-DNS, Raymond Merrill-DNS, PJ Haskins-DNS

Finish - Start - Car Number - Driver Name - Hometown

FINISH START CAR # DRIVER NAME HOMETOWN

1 11 53 Ray Cook Brasstown, NC

2 5 71 Don O'Neal Martinsville, IN

3 3 75 Terry Phillips Springfield, MO

4 27 18e Eric Wells Hazard, KY

5 24 28e Dennis Erb, Jr. Carpentersville, IL

6 12 21JR Billy Moyer, Jr. Batesville, AR

7 8 0 Scott Bloomquist Mooresburg, TN

8 14 s9 Dan Schlieper Sullivan, WI

9 17 41n Brad Neat Dunnville, KY

10 19 157 Mike Marlar Winfield, TN

11 29 23 John Blankenship Williamson, WV

12 16 88 Wendell Wallace Batesville, AR

13 2 44 Earl Pearson, Jr. Jacksonville, FL

14 26 33 Al Purkey Coffeyville, KS

15 13 777 Jared Landers Lexington, NC

16 10 5 Eric Jacobsen Watsonville, CA

17 9 28m Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI

18 22 c9 Steve Casebolt Richmond, IN

19 25 71w Chris Wall Holden, LA

20 7 00H Jesse Stovall Galena, MO

21 20 32x Chris Simpson Oxford, IA

22 15 1 Will Vaught Crane, MO

23 6 21 Billy Moyer Batesville, AR

24 1 20 Jimmy Owens Newport, TN

25 21 15b Brian Birkhofer Muscatine, IA

26 23 41 Josh McGuire Grayson, KY

27 4 17m Dale McDowell Chickamauga, GA

28 18 18 Shannon Babb Mowequa, IL

29 28 25c Chad Simpson Mt. Vernon, IA

Race Statistics

Entrants: 73

Lap Leaders: Jimmy Owens (Laps 1-10); Don O'Neal (Laps 11-61); Ray Cook (Laps 62-72); Steve Casebolt (Laps 73-89); Ray Cook (Laps 90-100)

Caution Flags: Lap 10 (Brian Birkhofer, Chris Wall, Jimmy Owens); Lap 11 (Jimmy Owens); Lap 12 (Shannon Babb); Lap 21 (Dale McDowell); Lap 23 (Brad Neat); Lap 27 (Scott Bloomquist); Lap 28 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 38 (Chris Simpson); Lap 50 (Eric Jacobsen); Lap 52 (Earl Pearson Jr.); Lap 53 (Jared Landers); Lap 56 (Jimmy Owens); Lap 58 (Will Vaught); Lap 65 (Jesse Stovall); Steve Casebolt (Lap 89); Jimmy Mars (Lap 91); Jared Landers (Lap 92)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Provisionals: Chris Wall, Eric Wells

Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association Provisionals: Al Purkey, Chad Simpson

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Emergency Provisional: John Blankenship

Ohlin's Shocks Performer of the Race: Eric Wells

K&N Filters Clean Pass of the Race: Ray Cook

Quarter Master Rookie of the Race: Eric Wells

Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race: Race Engine Design

Dominator Race Products Hard Luck Award: Steve Casebolt

DirtonDirt.com Crew Chief of the Race: Danny Dishman (Ray Cook)

Time of Race: 96 minutes, 34 seconds

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Alex Yontz Becomes Seventh Winner in Seven Races

smogridge — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:32:51 GMT

May 30, 2010 Hendersonville, NC

NEWPORT � Coleman Pressley dove into turn 3 on the final lap of the UARA-Stars 150 at Newport Speedway as the race leader. When Pressley�s car finally emerged from turn 4, however, it was hooked to the back of a tow truck. Instead of coming home as the first repeat winner in the 2010 UARA season he will come home as the ARbodies Hard Luck Driver of the race.

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After 149 laps of rough-and-tumble racing on Saturday night, something broke under Pressley�s car, sending a machine that seemed destined for victory lane into a tailspin that ended against the outside wall.

That cleared the way for Alex Yontz, who became the UARA�s seventh different winner in the first seven races of the season. Yontz said the moment the No. 59 spun out about five car lengths in front of him, he could hardly believe his eyes. �We were all screaming over the radio,� he said. �I hate that for (Pressley), but we�ll take them any way we can get them.� Pressley had to settle for a disappointing 11th-place finish.

Yontz started fifth and did his best to save his brakes and tires until the end of the race.

He slowly worked his way toward the front, but with the laps winding down, he found himself locked in a fierce battle for second with Kyle Grissom as Pressley set sail.

By the time Yontz finally got around Grissom on lap 141, he thought he�d been a little too patient.

�When they said five to go, I thought we�d waited too long,� he said. Yontz was making up ground on Pressley, but when the No. 59 took the white flag, it seemed that time had run out on Yontz.

Then, in the blink of an eye, there was nothing but clean racetrack standing between Yontz and his first UARA-Stars victory of the season. Yontz� win gave DP performance engine the honors of being Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Race.

Grissom wound up finishing second after leading the first 101 laps of the race from the Sunoco Pole he had gained. Setting the pace in front of such an aggressive field, however, seemed to take a toll on Grissom�s No. 32 car as the race wore on. �When you�re out front here you just have to run so hard to keep people behind you,� Grissom said. �There at the end, it got loose and we were just trying to hang on.�

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Pressley finally took the lead on lap 102 by making a daring pass on Grissom�s high side. Although the bottom groove was the preferred path around the track, Pressley blazed his own trail and made it work.

�Coleman just kind of came out of nowhere there,� Grissom said. �Nobody could run the line he was running.�

Stephen Gahagan finished third in his first race of the season, which was an amazing feat after he started 15th. Gahagan said he saw his share of aggressive driving as he picked his way toward the front. �They just started racing real hard in front of me, bouncing off each other, and I just kept easing by them,� he said. Gahagan would bring home the G Force Shift of the Race award for his gain of 12 positions.

Scottie Hicks came across the line fourth behind Gahagan but after post race inspection Hicks was DQ�d. Brennan Poole and Scott Turlington would eventually round out the top five. Robert Johnson, son of NASCAR legend Junior Johnson, locked up an eighth-place finish awarding him his second Rookie of the Race Award of the season.

The UARA was extremely proud to have special guests on hand for the Memorial Weekend event. The 3rd Battalion 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment �Airborne� Color Guard was on hand to present the nations colors prior to the singing of the national anthem. This extremely special group of young men just recently returned from Afghanistan and is nicknamed �The Night Stalkers�. They were just an awesome sight to watch and be comrades with throughout the day. When the UARA-STARS segment of the nights racing activities began they gave a very robust command for the drivers to start their engines. UARA chaplain Rev. Joe Louis gave them an inside out view of all the activities behind the scenes of a UARA race. Special thanks to Rev. Joe who had helped to make the appearance of these young men possible. Members of the group and their escorts were Rev. Cary Snelling, Betty Snelling, Randy Bermudez, Yamileth Bermudez, James Vaughan, Gregory Tracy, Timothy Williamson, Lakien Williamson and Bryan Holmes.

UARA 150 Lap Finish:

1. Alex Yontz

2. Kyle Grissom

3. Stephen Gahagan

4. Brennan Poole

5. Scott Turlington

6. Lee Tissot

7. Kaleb Pressley

8. Robert Johnson

9. Garrett Campbell

10. Dylan Presnell

11. Coleman Pressley

12. Clint King

13. Ed Surrett

14. Dakota Slagle

15. Blake Jones

16. Zack Franks

17. Julia Dawson

18. Matt Leicht

19. Dennis Queen

20. Ronnie Bassett, Jr.

21. Sheflon Clay

22. Brian Rose

23. Tim Tipton

DQ�d Scottie Hicks

The UARA-STARS will be in action again at Myrtle Beach Speedway June 26, 2010 for the action packed Black�s Tire Service 150. More details will be coming soon on this event.

RHS� Top 10 Tech FAQs

jjamros — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:55:35 GMT

This FAQ contains general information about RHS� products. If you have a specific question that you cannot find an answer to, please call RHS� directly at 877-776-4323, or visit the RHS� Tech Center.

1. What is intake runner size, how can it affect performance and why is biggest not automatically the best?

Runner size is the volume of the port from the intake flange to the valve. It is measured in cubic centimeters (cc). There are many considerations that need to be taken into account before choosing a runner size including, but not limited to, CID, fuel, application (drag race, circle track, street), rpm band, vehicle weight and transmission type. The theory bigger is always better does not apply to runner size. A larger runner moves more air, however on a small CID engine, it will not have the velocity of a smaller port. Consequently, this will have an adverse effect on the torque. An alcohol engine can utilize a larger runner volume. Because the fuel ratio is almost 2:1 compared to gas, a significant amount of the port is being used to accommodate the additional fuel. This is why it is best to talk to our tech department (877-776-4323) to work through the entire engine combination in order to determine the proper runner volume.

2. How much is the raised runner head raised?

The raised runner head has the intake port raised .500�, compared to the stock head. This means the port floor is .500� higher from the head gasket service. The raised port provides a straighter line of site to the back of the valve, which significantly increases the airflow potential. In addition, this head has the valve angle rolled 2 degrees to a total of 21 degrees.

3. Where can you get an intake for the 14 degree and raised runner head?

The raised runner head can use any aftermarket 23 raised runner manifold. The most popular part is the Edelbrock 2945, which is a thick flange version of their 2926 manifold. The 14 degree head design originated from the GM 18 degree heads, so any 18 degree manifold can be made to fit. RHS� is currently working on our own one piece manifold for this head, to be released later in the year. As always, we recommend the intake manifold to be port matched to the cylinder heads, and note that with all aftermarket heads, it is not uncommon to have to slot the bolt holes to assure proper alignment.

4. How much is the exhaust port on the BBC raised?

The exhaust port is raised .500�. This is the norm in the aftermarket. The exhaust port has always been the most restrictive part of the BBC design. It was common to open up the exhaust valve size on the OE heads to increase the air flow on the exhaust side. However this limited intake valve size and reduce air speed. Therefore the aftermarket adopted the raised exhaust port to alleviate this problem.

5. Which company's headers normally work with our heads?

Header fitment is always an issue when using aftermarket heads that have been optimized for performance. Spark plug entry angle is an area where we have found additional power. However it can cause interference with some headers. Most header manufactures have made specific parts to fit our heads. The problem typically is limited to some of the street applications where packaging headers is an issue, regardless of the manufacture of the heads. Shoenfeld, Headmen, Dynatech and Mac have always been good choices. In some of the problem prone applications, we have had success with Sanderson headers.

6. Do you have a list of basic engine formulas?

Click on the formula list below to enlarge.

7. Do you have a spark plug application chart with brand, heat range and plug size listed?

This is a very common question. It is not possible to provide the exact heat range for every application, but we think it is important to provide a base line and the configuration for the heads. The iron heads use a .708� reach tapered seat plug, while the alum heads use a .750� reach gasketed plug. The instruction sheet for each head indicates the recommended part number.

8. How much can the head be milled, and how thick is the deck?

This will vary by part and can be found on the tech sheets.

9. How long of pushrods will I need for my RHS� heads?

Due to the amount of variables involved, we recommend utilizing an adjustable pushrod to determine the length required to achieve the best geometry. Valve length, head milling, block deck milling, base circle diameter, lifter type and rocker arm design all effect the length. It is highly recommended that you mock up the valve train for proper geometry to determine the length.

10. Do my heads require an offset rocker arm?

All Pro Torker� and Pro Action� cylinder heads are designed to utilize the factory valve train components, with the exception of longer valves. OE and after market rocker arms with the standard pushrod locations will work. The Pro Elite� series heads begin to push the envelope, and some require an offset rocker arm. At RHS�, we highly recommend going to a shaft mount rocker system when utilizing an offset rocker to maintain proper alignment.

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Quarter Master� Top 10 FAQ

jjamros — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:02:33 GMT

This FAQ contains the most frequently asked questions about Quarter Master� products. If you have a specific question that you cannot find an answer to, please call Quarter Master� directly at 888-CLUTCH-1, or visit the Tech Support section of the Quarter Master� web site.

1. How do you measure driveshaft c to c distance?

Raise the car off the ground. Make sure to put jack stands under the rear end so the suspension is still compressed. Take the slip yoke that you will be using for this driveshaft and slide it into the tailshaft of the transmission until it bottoms out. Then slide it back out � to 1 inch, this will be the free play that all driveshafts need when the suspension travels. Carefully measure the distance between the centers of the front and rear U-joints. Double check the � to 1 inch freeplay in the front slip yoke, and measure again just to be sure. Round off your new measurement to the nearest � inch increment. This is the length that your new driveshaft will have to be made to.

2. How much clearance should you have between the cover spring and the face of

the bearing?

There should be between .100� and .150� of clearance.

3. What size master cylinder is recommended for the hydraulic bearing?

A 3/4 inch master cylinder is recommended.

4. What are the torque specs for cover bolts?

20 foot pounds.

5. How much is the step on the flywheels?

.100�

6. What are the spring pressure and color codes?

GREEN 1,500 - 1,700 force lbs.

TAN 1,700 - 1,900 force lbs.

ORANGE 1,900 - 2,100 force lbs.

YELLOW 2,100 - 2,300 force lbs.

GREY 2,300 - 2,500 force lbs.

BLUE 2,500 - 2,700 force lbs.

WHITE 2,700 - 3,000 force lbs.

7. What's the maximum warp in hard parts?

The maximum warp for hard parts is O.OO6�.

8. What are the clutch horsepower ratings?

They are 300 foot pounds per disc. If it�s a three disc clutch, it would be rated at 900 foot pounds.

9. What is the maximum wear on friction discs?

Maximum wear is 0.010� on .105� thick discs, and .025� on .250� thick discs.

10. Can you run 24 volts through a Quarter Master� starter?

Yes.

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