SAN MARTIN, California -- The Nationally sanctioned ASA Western States Supermodified Racing League (WSSRL) is pleased to announce its new name, logo and a new attitude as they show promise in 2007.
What was known to many as the WSSRL will now be known throughout the nation at the ASA Western States Supermodifieds presented by Go Fast Sports. The new name was unveiled after just one season under the WSSRL banner when the series was previously sold by Davey Hamilton and the Davey Hamilton Supermodified Racing League in 2005. The super series experienced many changes in a short time, including becoming a nationally sanctioned ASA touring series, becoming a partner with ASA’s Speed Trucks and sharing a nationally televised television show featured on Versus and attained a nationally recognized partner, Go Fast Sports. Go Fast Sports is known around the world for their variety of dependable extreme sports merchandise including apparel and flavorful energy sports drinks.
The ASA sanctioned series shows promise in 2007 as the series shifts into high gear to fulfill their promise to their fans, competitors and partners with the series new slogan, ‘Feel the Thunder!’. Series administrator, Rick Cameron, said, “07 looks to be a great year for both the series and the competitors.” The supers hope to showcase their historic roadsters throughout the West Coast. Since the series debuted on Versus a month ago, the website and telephone traffic as increased and Cameron said, “We have new teams joining the series. At least 3 are confirmed, but I have 2 more looking for cars”. With all the excitement of super racing, will the schedule increase? Cameron said, “It’s a little early to tell for sure, but I can say it looks to be a full schedule with some new tracks penciled in.” The Series hopes to unveil a full schedule with some thundering changes by January or February.
The ASA Western States Supermodifieds (ASA/WSS) is excited to announce their inaugural Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 20, 2007 in ‘The Biggest Little City in the World’, Reno, Nevada at the Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa, which was voted the finest casino resort on the Reno strip in 2005. The Atlantis spokeswoman said, “We are pleased to host the ASA Western States Supermodified Series Banquet in January and hope the teams will take time to relax and enjoy all the amenities of our property”.
The series will host an Owner’s and Driver’s meeting Saturday at 1:00 PM. The Banquet will begin with a no-host cocktail hour at 6:30 PM followed by a first-class Awards Banquet at 7:30 PM. Cameron said, “The awards ceremony will honor competitors and supporter of the 2006 season, including the introduction of some special award presentations”. The night will also feature a snapshot of the season in a video presented to the series by Purcell Productions. The series hopes to see you all in Reno!
