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Contact: Ben Shelton (msrmafia@gmail.com)
March 12, 2018

Best Performance Motorsports Launches New Cyber Home
Josh Richards Returns to LOLMDS Competition this Weekend

St. Marys, Ohio (03/12/18) – Ohio’s Best Performance Motorsports has launched a brand-new cyber home at www.BestPerformanceMotorsports.com.

The website was designed and will be maintained by Memphis, Tennessee-based MSR Mafia PR & Marketing Services.

Josh Richards pilots the team's Bulk Material Lift #1 XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Durham Racing Engine Super Late Model.

Not only did the West Virginia driver claim the 2017 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) Championship with Best Performance Motorsports, but he is also the only four-time World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Champion.

The team is off to a fast start in 2018. Richards has already grabbed a pair of wins to go along with several Top-10 runs. He currently sits second in the latest Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) standings.

“We had a great 2017 season with Best Performance Motorsports, and we are off to a fast start to this season,” Richards said. “We are definitely focused on winning races and claiming another title with the Lucas Oil series. I want to thank the team, our sponsors, and my wife for their awesome support, which makes this all possible.”

Best Performance Motorsports returns to action on this weekend – March 16-17 – with a pair of $12,000-to-win LOLMDS events at Atomic Speedway (Alma, Ohio) and Brownstown Speedway (Brownstown, Indiana). For more information on the events, please visit www.LucasDirt.com .

Best Performance Motorsports would like to thank all of their marketing partners, which include Bulk Material Lift, Boxo USA, Bazell Race Fuels, Sunoco, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, Hoosier Tire, Valvoline, Corey Frazer State Farm, Industrial Hydro Excavating, Beyea Headers, Doyle Edwards Trucking, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Wiles Drive Shafts, Simpson Race Products, Weld Racing, Performance Rod & Custom, Peterson Fluid Systems, Barnes Systems Inc., Powers Performance, Butlerbuilt, Impact Race Gear, Heath Lawson Photography, Outerwears, Strange Engineering, Five Star Race Car Bodies Rocket Chassis and MSR Mafia Marketing & PR Services.

For the latest information on Best Performance Motorsports please visit the team website at www.BestPerformanceMotorsports.com as well as their social media channels at www.facebook.com/bestperformancemotorsports/, www.twitter.com/BPMotorsports1 and www.instagram.com/bestperformancemotorsports .


Donny Schatz earns podium finish in Tulare; Two nights at Stockton Dirt Track on deck

 

Dates: March 9th

Event: World of Outlaws at Thunderbowl Raceway
Series: World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series
Track: Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, Calif.)
Donny Schatz A-Main Finish (Start): 3rd (5th)
 

World of Outlaws Championship Standings (as of 3/9): 1st - 882 points (52-point margin over second place, Sheldon Haudenschild)
 

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (March 12, 2018) - Maintaining a perfect stretch of six consecutive top-five performances with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series in 2018, eight consecutive overall when including Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 appearances at Volusia (Fla.) Speedway Park, Fargo, North Dakota's Donny Schatz, driver of the familiar Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing/ Textron Off Road/Ford Performance/Curb Records/Sage Fruit/No. 15 sprint car, found the podium once again during World of Outlaws competition, advancing from row three to finish third at the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., on Friday, March 9.
 

After setting the third fastest time of the night during the first segment of qualifying time trials, Donny Schatz kicked-off competition at Thunderbowl Raceway with a victory during his respective heat race. The heat race victory locked Schatz into the evening's Craftsman Club Dash where he would finish fifth; his guaranteed starting position for the 35-lap main event.
 

The defending World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion made the most of his top-five starting spot, soon battling for positions as high as second in the running order with eventual winner, Aaron Reutzel, and second place finisher, Cory Eliason. Those three raced nearly nose-to-tail during the later stage of the 35-lapper; Schatz in hot pursuit of Eliason, each chased by Texas native, Reutzel. Unfortunately for Schatz, Reutzel proved his power and drove around Schatz for second, resetting his aim for race leader, Eliason.
 

Although Schatz kept pace with the lead duo, chasing the top-two as they criss-crossed for the lead on several occasions, the nine-time Series champion would eventually fade, forced to cross under the final checkers third in the running order.
 

“A top-three finish is very respectable for us at Thunderbowl Raceway. We usually don't run very well on surfaces like that,” Donny Schatz said of the bitey and rugged Tulare surface. “I kinda played things out pretty cautiously during the later parts of the race. There were some pretty obvious rough sports so I didn't want to get caught up in those. We'll take this third place finish and move forward.”
 

The Thunderbowl Raceway weekend finale on Saturday, March 10, was cancelled due to a high percentage of rain in the forecast.
 

Donny Schatz will be back in action with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series on Friday and Saturday, March 16-17, for the FVP Platinum Battery Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, California.
 

Donny Schatz finished second during his Stockton, Calif., visit in 2017, nearly out-dueling Kasey Kahne Racing's Brad Sweet for a $10,000 top prize. Only one World of Outlaws event was completed at Stockton Dirt Track in 2017.
 

Those seeking additional information regarding the FVP Platinum Battery Western Spring Shootout at the Stockton Dirt Track should visit the facility live on the Web at www.stocktondirttrack.com. If you are unable to attend, please be sure to tune-in and watch every lap live on www.dirtvision.com.
 

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Fans are encouraged to follow the progress of Schatz, Tony Stewart Racing and the No. 15 Textron Off Road/Ford Performance/Curb Records/Sage Fruit/J&J Auto Racing motorsports team on the Web and on social media. More information can be found at www.tonystewartracing.com, as well as at www.donnyschatzmotorsports.com.
 

Tony Stewart Racing: Facebook at www.facebook.com/TonyStewartRacing or on Twitter and Instagram @TonyStewart_Rcg.
 

Donny Schatz: Facebook at www.facebook.com/DonnySchatz or on Twitter and Instagram @DonnySchatz.
 

2018 Donny Schatz / Tony Stewart Racing Statistics: (thru 3/9/2018)
 

Total Races: 8

Total Wins: 5

Total Top-5s: 8

Total Top-10s: 8

 

World of Outlaws Races: 6

World of Outlaws Wins: 3

World of Outlaws Top-5s: 6

World of Outlaws Top-10s: 6

 

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CONTACT:

Tyler Altmeyer
Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises
(724) 954-4915, pr@tonystewart.com


 

 

Swindell Seeking Success at Devil's Bowl This Weekend During Season Opener

Inside Line Promotions - GERMANTOWN, Tenn. (March 12, 2018) - Sammy Swindell certainly knows how to get around Devil's Bowl Speedway.

Swindell has been victorious at the half-mile oval in Mesquite, Texas, in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.

"The track is pretty unique where the backstretch is higher than the frontstretch," he said. "Both ends are 180 degrees different. Going into turn one is tight and then it opens up. When you get to turn three it's a big sweeper. It tightens up a lot off turn four. You have to have a car that will work in all those different areas."

Swindell is hopeful he and the A.G. Rains owned No. 3 will have just that when the duo invades Devil's Bowl Speedway this Friday and Saturday for the 45th annual Spring Nationals with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by SawBlade.com. It will be the team's first race of the season.

"Starting the year the goal is to go out and win every race," Swindell said. "It's a good place for us to start. We've run good there and I've won a lot of races there. It gives you a lot of confidence going there that you definitely have a chance to win that first race and start that streak."

Swindell has recorded 15 Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour wins during his career, including two in 1995 and one in 2010 at Devil's Bowl Speedway.

He also has 12 career World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victories at Devil's Bowl Speedway.

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the 45 th annual Spring Nationals with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by SawBlade.com

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.SammySwindell1.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/1sam91

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Brown & Miller Racing Solutions

Brown & Miller Racing Solutions is a leader in lightweight hoses and fittings within the motor sports industry. For more information, visit http://www.BMRS.net.

"I've run Brown & Miller Racing Solutions products for quite a few years and they've always been first class," Swindell said. "They are always innovating and trying to make their products better."

Swindell would also like to thank Acme Graphix & Design, CP Pistons, High Performance Lubricants, Whitacre Glass, Simpson Race Products, FK Rod Ends, Sweet Manufacturing, Schoenfeld Headers, MyRacePass and Inside Line Promotions for their continued support.

Contact: Shawn Miller
Inside Line Promotions
Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com | (541) 510-3663

Sides Motorsports Garners Top 10 in Tulare With Tim Kaeding Behind the Wheel

Inside Line Promotions - TULARE, Calif. (March 12, 2018) - Jason Sides enjoyed a different perspective last Friday during a World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event.

Sides focused on his role as car owner after his own qualifying result was near the back of the pack during the opening night of a doubleheader at Thunderbowl Raceway, where veteran Tim Kaeding also piloted a Sides Motorsports entry.

"I wanted to qualify better, but it didn't go as well as we hoped in the backup car," Sides said. "Our stuff wasn't running as well as it should and we decided it was going to be too risky to try to come from the back in a heat race and the Last Chance Showdown to make the A Main so we parked it for the remainder of the night."

Kaeding timed in eighth quickest in his group and he finished where he started - fourth - in a heat race to lock into the 16th starting position for the 35-lap A Main.

"We made changes all night freeing it up and getting him comfortable in it," Sides said. "Late in the race he was a lot better. I think it was a pretty good run."

Kaeding maneuvered to an eighth-place finish, which earned him the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars.

Saturday's race rained out.

Both Sides and Kaeding will compete for Sides Motorsports this Friday and Saturday at Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, Calif., during the FVP Platinum Battery Western Spring Shootout with the World of Outlaws.

"I like racing there," Sides said. "Last year we started off real well and led the first lap of the race. We had a power steering line rub a bolt and cut it so hopefully we're just as fast with a little more luck this year."

QUICK RESULTS -

March 9 - Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif. (Tim Kaeding) - Qualifying: 8; Heat race: 4 (4); Feature: 8 (16).

SIDES MOTORSPORTS SEASON STATS -

10 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 1 top 10, 1 top 15, 5 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, Calif., for the FVP Platinum Battery Western Spring Shootout with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.SidesMotorsports.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SidesMotorsport

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sides-Motorsports/283833970847?ref=br_tf

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - VRP Shocks

VRP Shocks are designed to have the latest advancement in racing shock technology. The company is constantly developing, testing and advancing its shocks, which are consistent with the ability to rebuild and revalve. For more information, visit http://www.VRPShocks.com.

"I've used VRP Shocks for many years because they are the best on the market," he said. "We rely on VRP Shocks to give us consistency each and every night from track to track across the county on the World of Outlaws circuit."

Sides would also like to thank Wetherington Tractor Service, Inc., East Coast Logistics, Dancer Logistics, Inc., King Racing Products, BR Motorsports, R.E. Enterprises, FSR Radiators, Jim Schuhknecht, Mid-States Equipment, Pat Hanley Auction Co., Brad Roller, Driven Racing Oil, Ingles Racing Engines, Wings Unlimited and All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads for their continued support.

Contact: Shawn Miller
Inside Line Promotions
Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com | (541) 510-3663

Bergman Starts Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour Season This Weekend at Devil's Bowl

Inside Line Promotions - SHAWNEE, Okla. (March 12, 2018) - Seth Bergman kicks off his Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by SawBlade.com campaign this weekend with momentum.

Bergman was victorious during his most recent race and this weekend's doubleheader is hosted by Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, where Bergman has earned a lot of success throughout his career.

"You're only as good as your last race so right now we feel pretty good entering the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour season," he said. "We ended last year really strong and felt like we started hitting on some things. We've had really good speed this year and we've continued to learn. The biggest thing for me is we're finally getting to a point where we're confident why we're carrying speed."

Bergman, who won the series finale last season to give him at least one Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour victory in each of the last six years, has an outstanding track record at Devil's Bowl Speedway.

He's recorded at least one top-five finish at the track during each of the last five seasons, including five top fives in six races last year. In fact, Bergman has one win, 10 top fives and 13 top 10s in 17 races there dating back to 2013. He's also posted at least one top-10 result each year since 2012.

"It's a confidence builder whenever you head to a track where you've been a contender," he said. "Devil's Bowl is a tricky track. I think it takes time to learn it and become comfortable there. When I first started going there it was one of the biggest challenges. Maybe because of that I really started paying attention to it and trying to go fast. I think that's where our good results have come from."

SEASON STATS -

7 races, 1 win, 3 top fives, 3 top 10s, 4 top 15s, 5 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the 45 th annual Spring Nationals with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by SawBlade.com

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.SethBergmanRacing.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BergmanRacing

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SethBergmanRacing

APPAREL -

Bergman has men's and women's t-shirts available for sale at his race trailer during events he competes in this season.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Oilfield Equipment & Manufacturing

Based in Shawnee, Okla., Oilfield Equipment & Manufacturing is a business within the oil industry.

"Oilfield Equipment & Manufacturing builds anchors for oil wells and they are pretty much at the top of the industry quality-wise," Bergman said. "They take pride in being made in America and in building quality parts."

Bergman would also like to thank Corridor Electric, Young Tools, Lucas Oil Products, Triple X Race Co., Scott Baylor Racing Engines and FK Midwest for their continued support.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS -

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To meet the media relations needs of your program by joining Team ILP, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com . For more information on Inside Line Promotions, visit http://www.InsideLinePromotions.com.

Contact: Shawn Miller
Inside Line Promotions
Shawn@InsideLinePromotions.com | (541) 510-3663

Bruce Jr. Driving for Hayashi This Weekend at Devil's Bowl

Inside Line Promotions - OWASSO, Okla. (March 12, 2018) - Tony Bruce Jr. begins his 2018 sprint car season at a home track.

Bruce Jr. will drive for Mike Hayashi this Friday and Saturday at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, during the 45th annual Spring Nationals with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by SawBlade.com.

"Any time you go to a place where you've won before you have a little more confidence," Bruce Jr. said. "I'm always excited to race at Devil's Bowl. It's almost like my home track. I feel like it's almost like the ASCS home track because we go there so many times per year."

Bruce Jr. earned two ASCS National Tour victories at the track in 2014 and one in 2008. He also won at the half-mile oval in 2011 and has posted at least one top-10 finish there for 10 straights seasons.

"The key is making sure the car rotates," he said. "What a lot of people do is end up getting their car too tight. We've been able to make sure we can get around the corners with ease."

This weekend will mark the sixth and seventh races together for Bruce Jr. and Hiyashi, who partnered for a pair of ASCS National Tour events to end last season.

"I feel like we can go out there and win," Bruce Jr. said. "The times I've driven the No. 12h car we've had the speed. We just need to have the luck and make sure we have the speed when it counts."

UP NEXT -

Friday and Saturday at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, for the 45 th annual Spring Nationals with the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour presented by SawBlade.com

MEDIA LINKS -

Website: http://www.TonyBruceJr.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyBruceJr

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - Wheeler Metals

Established in 1968, Wheeler Metals is a sheet metal business that offers a variety of products for professional and amateur builders. Wheeler Metals has three locations in Muskogee, Okla., Rogers, Ark., and Springfield, Mo. For more information, visit http://www.WheelerMetals.com.

"When I moved to the Tulsa area a few years back we built a brand new shop," Bruce Jr. said. "We always strive as a race team to find the best products for the situation and that was no different selecting the company to build our building. Wheeler Metals was the perfect fit for our needs. From 10x10 pole barns to 100x100 full metal buildings, they have it all. I challenge anyone to find a building company that will work the customers' needs like they do."

Bruce Jr. would also like to thank Briley Trucking, Lubbock Wrecker Service, The Oil Medics, Hinchman Racewear, Eagle Motorsports, Smiley's Racing Products, SWE, Maxwell Industries, Moss Racing Engines, FK Rod Ends, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Factory Kahne Shocks, DriverWebsites.com, RacinBoys.com, Wilwood, Schoenfeld Headers, Hoosier Racing Tires, HRP, Kaeding Performance, Schaeffer Oil, Fuel Safe, Bell Helmets, Four Seasons Radiator, Southern Trailer Works, KSE, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Weld Wheels, ISC Racers Tape, Pressure Tek, Tiger Towing (Dave and Paula Debates), Sorrels Auto and Truck Parts (Mitchell Sorrels), Melvin Plumbing (Billy Melvin), Engler Machine & Tool, Inc., Maxim Chassis, Wulff Pumps, Miller Auto Supply and Jeff Smith Racing Engines for their continued support.