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Shank Named Competition Director of O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series |
CAMARGO, IL (11-11-08) by Robert Cortum - All Star Late Model Series
The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series announced today that Jason Shank of Pennsylvania will be the Competition Director for the series. Shank comes to the O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series with a wealth of experience and talent that will make for a smooth transition into 2009.
2009 will mark Shank’s sixth season working with Late Models. In previous seasons he has served as a consultant to tracks, drivers, and series, helping to put on some of the best shows with the best talent.
“The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series is a great series to be working with,” stated the editor of Dirt Track Digest. “I feel that with our point’s fund and with driver's that have acquired about the series it will be a huge success.”
Shank has posted his reputation in the Late Model community by being a part of many different media formats. As mentioned, he is the editor of Dirt Track Digest, is co-host of Pennsylvania’s #1 racing talk show, and has served as a media liaison. Shank’s efforts garnered him the 2007 Bill Steinbach Memorial Media Award.
“I feel that my reputation within the Late Model community will turn into a great relationship with drivers and fellow staff members,” adds Shank. “The biggest thing in this sport is respect; and that along with our schedule and point’s fund will help make for a great season.”
The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series will be launching their new website very shortly and will have all of your O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series news and information. |
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Extended Stay Hotels Partners with All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc. |
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CAMARGO, IL (11-07-08) by Robert Cortum - All Star Circuit of Champions
The All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc. is proud to announce a partnership with Extended Stay Hotels. Extended Stay Hotels will be the 2009 “Official Home Away from Home” for all three of the All Star sanctions, the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions, the O’Reilly Midwest All Star Series, and the O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series.
The partnership will include added incentives to All Star drivers, crews, officials, and fans. Extended Stay Hotels has graciously included the entire All Star racing family in their 2009 campaign. The hotel chain that boasts more than 680 locations worldwide has included All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc. as one of their Corporate Clients with an additional 6% discount across the board when reserving online by using the code All Star Corporate Code; found at any of the All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc. websites. One of the biggest values to this new partnership is that drivers, crew members, and fans can use the All Star Corporate Code anytime, not just during the racing season.
“We are very excited about our new partnership with the All Star Circuit of Champions and their family of racing,” stated Director of National Accounts for Extended Stay Hotels, Kay Carreon. “The partnership with the All Star Circuit of Champions will help showcase our suites and offer our world class hospitality at very affordable rates.”
HVM L.L.C.,SM is the operator of Extended Stay Hotels. The company operates moderately priced extended stay lodging hotels with over 680 locations reaching all major metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada . Their brands include Extended Stay DeluxeSM, Extended Stay America Efficiency Studios®, Homestead Studio Suites®, StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios® and Crossland Economy Studios®.
Extended Stay Hotels provides a quality lodging experience for the growing ranks of travelers who need services and facilities specifically designed for extended stay travel. The company targets large corporate customers with multi-location extended stay needs and affordable nightly, weekly and monthly rates.
They offer quality modern studio suites featuring separate living, dining and sleeping areas, plenty of work space and a fully-equipped kitchen including a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave oven. Properties include conveniences such as wireless high-speed Internet access and free local calls and voice mail, as well as leisure facilities. Many of their locations also offer leisure facilities including pools and exercise rooms. Book your hotel stay now with extended stay hotels: www.extendedstay.com. 365 Days a year use the company code: STR
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O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc purchases IRS Late Model Series |
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CAMARGO, IL (10-19-08) by Robert Cortum - O'Reilly All Star Public Relations
The All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc has purchased the Independent Racing Series (IRS) Late Model Series and has began to put together the most affordable premiere Late Model series in the country, the O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series. The O'Reilly Late Model Series is the newest series owned and operated under the banner of the “O’Reilly All Stars” which includes the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions and the O'Reilly Midwest All Star Series.
The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series will have approx. a 30 date schedule that will be focused in the Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Maryland, Kentucky and Illinois. Eighty percent of the schedule will be within eight hours from Columbus, Ohio area featuring a base show of $5000.00 to win and $400.00 to start with many $7000.00 and $10,000.00 shows as well in the 2009 schedule. The improvements will include a large point fund for the top 10 drivers and owners, appearance fees for the five chosen “All Stars,” and a race format that will entertain and excite the fans. The multi-state tour will feature some of the best drivers in the country going fender to fender at some of the best Late Model tracks in the country.
This is not the first time that there has been a companion Late Model series to the All Star Circuit of Champions. From 1980 thru 1993 Late Models raced their own schedule as well as partnered with the Sprint Cars in several events. Hall of Famer Charlie Swartz is at the top of the all-time wins list with 36 followed by Donnie Moran (26), and the final points champion Billy Moyer (15).
All inquiries about the new O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series should be directed to www.allstarsprint.com or Guy Webb, O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions, Inc. 217-832-2308. |
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Blaney’s Night at Lawrenceburg Scores $60,000 |
CAMARGO, IL (09-13-08 ) by Robert Cortum - O'Reilly All Star Public Relations
For the 9th time in the season and 68th time in his career, Dale Blaney claims the top prize in O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions action. Blaney powered the George Fisher owned #2b to victory lane after a last lap mishap with the leaders at the $10,000 to win Hoosier Fall Classic at Lawrenceburg Speedway.
Blaney had been running well all night and made his way up to a comfortable 3rd and was following a tight battle between Tim Shaffer and Blake Feese. Feese was attempting a last lap pass on Shaffer and collected himself and Shaffer brining out the evening’s final red flag. The final halt to action meant a green-white-checkered finish for Blaney and Randy Hannagan. On the restart, Blaney got the jump and sailed to victory despite the hard charging efforts of Hannagan.
Blaney now holds onto 2nd place all to himself in the career victory list with the O’Reilly All Stars. Blaney’s efforts gained him an additional $50,000 for capturing the season championship making for a total of a $60,000 payday for Blaney and Fisher. The 2008 Championship comes 12 years after his back to back championships in 1995 and 1996 making for his 3rd all-time crown.
The superfast track lent itself to some of the fast and most exciting racing the superstars of “America’s Series” has had to off in 2008. Four different drivers took the top spot in the 35 lap event. Blaney was the only one that did not succumb to some sort of misfortune while racing. Lance Dewease took the early command, but failed wing posts halted his efforts on lap 8. Lap 8 saw Brock Mayes take control of the point only to relinquish that lead after 15 laps with a flat right rear. Tim Shaffer then took control until the ill-faded last lap battle.
Thirteen drivers showed the power of their fierce 410 motors as they posted sub 12 second qualifying laps. Spud Gustin would earn the new track record after posting a fast lap of 11.628.
Heat race action would lay the groundwork for what was to be an exciting night of racing. Heat races were won by Lee Jacobs (Heat 1), Todd Kane (Heat2), Brandon Wimmer (Heat 3), and Chad Blonde (Heat 4).
The night’s C-Main would take a scary turn for Cole Conley. Conley was charging from his scratch position on the feature working on a pass for the lead when he lost control of his sprinter and found the turn 1 wall. Dustin Morgan and Chase Briscoe would take control of the waning laps and make their respective transfer positions to the B-Main.
Brian Ellenberger would take home the B-Main win on the night. The high-tense action continued in the B-Main which saw a couple of red flag situations. Joey Moughan would bring out the first one when he jumped the cushion. Once back under green, another red was shown for a collection of cars that included Paul May, Lee Stark, Aaron Higgins, Ron Blair, and Jeff Bland Jr. Spud Gustin, Tim Hunter, and Danny Smith would each take transfers to the A-Main
The Dash event gave the 6 fastest All Star members one last look at the track before feature time. Rob Chaney would take command of the 6 lap affair over Tim Shaffer and Dale Blaney. Lance Dewease, Blake Feese, and Brock Mayes were the additional participants.
The 2008 Hoosier Fall Classic presented by Miamitown Auto Parts completes the 2008 O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions season. The series plans to release information about the kick-off to the 2009 season, once again in the Sunshine State of Florida. |
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O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Yield to Mother Nature |
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CAMARGO, IL (09-12-08 ) by Robert Cortum - O'Reilly All Star Public Relations
The opening night, Friday, September 12, of the Hoosier Fall Classic presented by Miamitown Auto Parts has been cancelled due to rain. The Championship event for the O’Reilly All star Circuit of Champions will continue on Saturday, September 13 as scheduled at this point.
The season-long points battle will come down to a 1 race shoot out for Dale Blaney and Lance Dewease. Blaney, who is looking to eclipse Joey Saldana on the all-time All Star win list, has taken the top spot 8 times in 2008 to match Saldana’s 67 career wins. Both drivers are currently tied for 2nd all-time behind Kenny Jacobs.
Championship night is coming to the Lawrenceburg Speedway as the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions and the O’Reilly Midwest All Star Series will battle it out for $10,000 at the Hoosier Fall Classic presented by Miamitown Auto Parts, Saturday, September 13. All drivers will win a minimum of $150 show up money.
Pit Gates will open at 2:00; Admission Gates open at 5:00. Hot Laps start at 6:00 with the racing action starting at 7:00. Adult tickets $25.00; Students ages 7-12 are $7.00, kids 6 and under are free. Pit passes will be $35.00. For additional information visit: www.allstarsprint.com, www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com. |
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Blaney Conquers 50-Lap Prelude to a Championship at Fremont Speedway |
CAMARGO, IL (09-07-08 ) by Robert Cortum - O'Reilly All Star Public Relations
For the 67th time in his career, Dale Blaney walked off the track with the top check in O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions competition. This time it was a monster 50-lap affair at the famed Fremont Speedway in Fremont, Ohio.
Dubbed, “The Prelude to a Championship,” series point leader Dale Blaney, in the George Fisher owned/wrenched #2 took command of the 50 lap affair on circuit number 44 over Craig Mintz. Mintz, riding in his familiar #09 machine jumped out to an early advantage of the 24 car feature event from his pole position. Earlier on in the evening’s program, during the Dash event, Mintz’s car caught fire and halted action for response and cleanup efforts.
The feature event saw 6 caution flags during action. Current runner-up in points, Lance Dewease would bring out the first one on lap 17, but still finish the night in 8th. Brandon Martin proved once again why he is one of the most exciting drivers to watch on the track as he was the evening’s hard charger improving 12 spots from his 24th place start.
Lee Jacobs gave everything he could to improve upon his previous 2 runner-up spots in competition in his #59 sprinter staying within arms reach all night from his 3rd place starting spot. Jacobs would finish 2nd in the event with Mintz rounding out the podium.
Heat race winners on the night were; Tim Shaffer (Heat 1), Lance Dewease (Heat 2), Brock Mayes (Heat 3), and Greg Wilson (Heat 4). The night’s C-Main winner would go to Butch Schroeder with the B-Main belonging to Randy “The Hurricane” Hannagan. Quick Time on the night belonged to Dale Blaney and Tim Shaffer picked up the O’Reilly Auto Parts Dash event.
With just 2 more nights of racing left, Dale Blaney still holds command for the $50,000 championship bounty over Lance Dewease. The series will conclude their 2008 season next weekend at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana during the Hoosier Fall Classic presented by Miamitown Auto Parts. The event scheduled for September 12th will pay $3,000 to the winner with the event slated for September 13th paying $10,000 to win. Each car on both nights are guaranteed to walk home with no less than $150.00 each night.
On the web: www.allstarsprints.com, www.midwestallstarseries.com, www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com.
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The Silver Anniversary of the Ohio Sprint Speedweek proved to be one of the most competive weeks in racing during the 2007 All Star season. Dale Blaney nearly captured the $50,000 bonus that would be given to anyone who could win four events during the seven nights of racing. However, it was the consistancy of Shane Stewart that captured the Ohio Sprint Speedweek Points Title. Follow all of the action during the 26th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek (June 22nd- 28th) here at the home of the All Stars.