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January 14, 2020

Rodney Sanders Wins Round Two of Wild West Shootout
Modified Standout Continues Early-Season Success

HAPPY, Tex. (01/14/20) – Rodney Sanders continued his early-season success on Sunday, winning the second round of the 14th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz.

Sanders won the 25-lap, $2,000 main event by nearly two seconds in his Wichita Tank Racing No. 20 Kenny’s Tile/ ARMI Contractors/ MB Customs/ Hatfield Racing Engine Modified.

“We definitely struggled the first night,” Sanders said. “For the way things started though, we were able to flip the script for round two and get a win. Thanks to my crew, my family, my sponsors, and my fans for all of their great support.”

With passing points from the heat race setting the grid for the feature, Sanders passed seven cars in his heat race to place second behind Chad Olsen.

Starting on the pole for the A-Main, Sanders lost the top spot early but quickly tracked down leader Travis Sauer. Sliding ahead of Sauer after he jumped the cushion, Rodney soared to his fourth win of the season by a 1.767 second margin over Lucas Schott, Tyler Wolff, Dustin Strand, and Matt Gilbertson.

On Saturday night, Sanders posted a fifth-place finish in his heat race, transferring him into a B-Main. Needing to place fourth or better to make the main event, Rodney secured his spot with a runner-up finish.

With a $1,000 payday on the line, Sanders was an early retiree from the 25-lap affair, ultimately logging a 17th place outing in the final rundown.

Additional information on the Wild West Shootout and full results from these events can be found at www.WildWestShootout.net .

The 14th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.) resumes on Wednesday, January 15. The miniseries will be idle on Thursday before concluding Friday-Sunday, January 17-19.

Rodney Sanders would like to thank all of his sponsors including Wichita Tank Racing, ARMI Contractors, Swan Energy, Mesilla Valley Transportation, S&S Fishing and Rental, Kenny’s Tile, MB Customs, Hatfield Race Engines, Hibner Logging, Bergman Tax and Accounting, Paulson Rock Products, Integra Shocks, Swift Springs, FK Rod Ends, CMD Race Shocks, Wehrs Machine, 87 Automotive, Keyser Manufacturing, Allstar Performance, Speedway Motors, Schoenfeld Headers, JE Pistons, Walker Performance Filtration, Rodney Sanders Racing, Day Motorsports, Real Wheels, Palmer Painting, Deatherage Opticians, Wilwood Brakes, PEM Rearends, Winning Edge Carburetors, McCartney Welding, Simpson Race Products, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Rodney Sanders, please visit www.RodneySandersRacing.net .

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January 14, 2020

Weiss is Runner-Up in Round #2 of Wild West Shootout
Arizona Miniseries Continues Wednesday

HEADINGLEY, MANITOBA, Canada (01/14/20) – Ricky Weiss Drydene Performance Products No. 7 J&C Properties/ G-Style Transport/ Team Zero Race Cars/ Vic Hill Race Engine Super Late Model to a solid runner-up finish on Sunday at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Ariz.

“This team is performing well right now. We keep making tweaks to this racecar and it keeps getting better,” Weiss commented. “With a couple of days off to regroup I’m confident that we’ll be a contender this week. I’m excited to get back on track on Wednesday.”

Weiss was one of 46 Super Late Models on hand for the opening weekend of the 14th Annual Wild West Shootout. Ricky came in fastest in his time trial group before placing second in his heat race behind Brandon Sheppard.

Starting the feature in sixth, Weiss gained four spots to reel in a runner-up finish behind Sheppard. Bobby Pierce, Chase Junghans, and Brian Birkhofer rounded out the Top-5 finishers.

Earlier in the weekend, Weiss followed the third fastest time in his qualifying group with a third-place finish in his heat race, which positioned him 18th on the starting grid for Saturday’s opening night feature.

Charging into the top-ten, Ricky passed 11 cars during the 40-lap affair to record a seventh-place finish at the checkered flag.

Additional information on the Wild West Shootout and full results from these events can be found at www.WildWestShootout.net .

The 14th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.) resumes on Wednesday, January 15. The miniseries will be idle on Thursday before concluding Friday-Sunday, January 17-19.

Ricky Weiss would like to thank his marketing partners and sponsors including Drydene Performance Products, J&C Properties, G-Style Transport, Turk Enterprises, Derrick's Sandblasting, Keewatin Truck Service, Kakela Farms, Collins Brothers Towing, Wiesner Trucking, Team Zero Race Cars, RDW Recycling, Straight Ahead Ventures Inc., JCJ Tools Inc., Rod Fehr Racing, Penske Racing Shocks, Hawkeye Construction, Forks Mobile Wash, Vic Hill Race Engines, Go Lithium Batteries, Aldon Auto Recycled Auto & Truck Parts, Innovative Auto & Diesel Performance, LG Transport,­­ FK Rod Ends, FastShafts, Beyea Custom Headers, Arizona Sport Shirts, VP Racing Fuels, Swift Springs, Allstar Performance, Hooker Harness, Peterson Fluid Systems, Winters Rear End, C&R Racing Radiators, QA1, Strange Oval, Quarter Master, KRC Racing Components, PFC Brakes, Hoosier Racing Tire, Wrisco Industries, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Performance Bodies, QuickCar Racing Products, Braswell Carburetion, DirtVision.com, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Kenny’s Components, Midwest Mobile Tech, Inc., DirtCarLift.com, Sweet Manufacturing, Butlerbuilt, ­and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

For more information on Ricky Weiss please visit his website at www.WeissRacing7.com .

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January 13, 2020

Shirley Wins Wild West Shootout Opener in Arizona
Illinois Driver Pockets $5,000

CHILTON, Wis. (01/13/20) – Brian Shirley charged to his first win of the season on Saturday night in the opening round of the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.).

In his first ever trip to the annual Arizona miniseries, Shirley piloted his Bob Cullen Racing No. 3s Thomason Express/ J&J Ventures Gaming/ XR1 Rocket Chassis/ Durham Racing Engine Super Late Model to a $5,000 victory.

“What can I say, I mean, I’ve just been blessed, blessed with a great team,” Shirley said in Victory Lane. “The point of coming out here was so me, Anthony [Burroughs], Aaron [Mitchell], Mikey [Myers], could gel.”

Shirley started the night by posting the second-quickest lap in his time trial group. He followed that up with an eight-lap heat race win, earning him the sixth starting spot for the 40-lap main event.

Taking advantage of Ricky Thornton Jr.'s slipup on lap-29, Brian took the lead and pulled away to a 1.905 second advantage in the final 10 laps for the win. Trailing Shirley to the finish line were Frank Heckenast Jr., Thornton Jr., Brandon Sheppard, and Chris Simpson.

“At Vado … we had some things and miscues there where we just didn’t do a good job. We worked three days and Anthony [Burroughs] took the whole car apart,” said Shirley. “Just looking forward to getting the races in and some laps and just thankful that the good Lord blessed me.”

With another $5,000 on the line on Sunday night, Shirley qualified fourth overall in his group and went on to finish third in his heat race. After starting 10th in the 40-lap feature, Brian advanced three positions to record a seventh-place finish.

The Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout resumes at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway on Wednesday, January 15 with another $5,000-to-win event. Additional information and full results from the weekend are available at www.WildWestShootout.net.

Brian Shirley and Bob Cullen Racing would like to thank all of the marketing partners which include: Hoker Trucking, Thomason Express, J&J Ventures Gaming, Kid’s Castle Learning Center, KBC Graphix, Cheap Cars, Bass Livestock Nutrition, Allgaier Motorsports, Integra Shocks, East Central Coin, Cheers, Cen-Pe-Co Racing Oil, Durham Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Jayco Construction, Larry’s Distributing, Hope For A Cure, Midwest Sheet Metal, Ted Brown’s Quality Paint & Body Shop, Peterson Fluid Systems, Hooker Harness, Willy’s Carburetor, Fast Shafts, Keyser Manufacturing, Dyers Top Rods, Wehrs Machine, Sweet Manufacturing, Swift Springs, Allstar Performance, The Joie of Seating, Simpson, Hoosier Racing Tire, Quarter Master, Wilwood Disc Brakes, KKM, Speedwerx, Daugherty Motorsports, Multi Fire, Strange Oval, FK Rod Ends, and MSR Mafia Marketing Services.

For the latest team news and updates on Bob Cullen Racing, please visit www.BobCullenRacing.com.