UPLAND, California — Amidst the flurry of paperwork and phone calls in the corporate offices of ASA Speed Truck Challenge this week, President Jay Rutherford was all smiles as he talked about the series’ next race at the already famous track of the “Bullring” at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “Sure, we are always pleased to race in Las Vegas,” he exclaimed. “Our first race of the season was a complete crowd-pleaser and saw another dramatic finish and we expect the Bullring race to be no different.”
Rutherford expects to have a field of 18 to 20 Speed Trucks for the second event of the 13th racing season for the ASA Speed Truck Challenge. “Everyone loves the 3/8’s mile LVMS Bullring track and they know that it will take a great driving effort to win there in 100 grueling laps,” Rutherford continued. The season opener race at the Lucas Oil I-10 on the Colorado River Fairgrounds saw excellent driving from numerous racers, which has been the standard trademark of this dramatic, hard-charging and very competitive and traveling racing series.
Between the 1st and the 16th qualifier at I-10, there was only 7/10 of a second difference in qualifying times and it showed during the very exciting 100 lap race. Although a rare red flag came out on the first lap of the race, a hard fought battle ensued and the sold out crowd enjoyed one heck of a race with 3-time Champion Darren Young in a rented Speed Truck coming out on top.
“The April 18th race should see qualifying times very close to each other and will guarantee the Las Vegas crowd a real “edge of your set” battle especially understanding the four Las Vegas based Speed Truck teams trying to show the rest of the series drivers the fast way around the “Bullring”.
"The Speed Trucks put on an entertaining show and showcase some of the top young drivers from the region," said Chris Blair, LVMS Vice President of Racing Operations. "We are glad to feature them on our 2009 schedule and believe that this first event will produce 100 laps of exciting racing action."
The Speed Trucks are 2450 pounds, full tube chassis, 108 inch wheelbase, 375 horsepower Van Gordon Racing V-8’s, fired by Mr. Gasket’s - Mallory / ACCEL ignition systems and VP Race Fuel, with 2-speed direct drive transmissions and Speedway Engineering aluminum quick change rear ends on 8-inch Hoosier Racing Tires and Allied Racing Wheels and can reach speeds of 105 MPH at the ½ mile TOYOTA Speedway at Irwindale oval and 150 MPH on the 2.1-mile road course at Firebird International Raceway. The Speed Trucks sport exact replica Norris Racing fiberglass bodies in Chevy S-10, Chevy Colorado, Ford Ranger, Dodge Dakota and Toyota Tacoma.
ASA Speed Truck Challenge is proud to share its national spotlight with some of the finest companies associated with West Coast and national racing. Its advertising partners include: VEMMA / Verve! “insanely healthy energy,” Bushwacker, Delson Products, DJ Safety, E3 Spark Plugs, EZ-UP Shelters, Hoosier Racing Tires, Mechanix Wear, Mr. Gasket / ACCEL / Mallory Ignitions, TOYOTA and Toyota Racing Development, Allied Racing Wheels, Frank’s Radio Service, King Taco, Motorsports Marketing, Stagger Pro 1000, Oval Research, Purigen 98 and the ION Sports Network.
If you would like to find out more about the ASA Speed Truck Challenge and how your company could be part of the growing excitement across the nation about this dynamic series, contact Jay Rutherford, President at 909-949-4780 / jay@speedtruck.com or go to www.speedtruck.com. Attractive marketing partnership packages are available for your involvement regionally or nationally.
The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is one of the premier short track racing facilities in the United States. NASCAR Whelen All-American Series races are held nearly every Saturday night throughout the season. In 2009, besides the always popular Speed Trucks, ten short track divisions will compete at the Bullring, including MetroPCS Super Late Models, Chargers, Legends, Bandoleros, Thunder Roadsters and Bombers. This year, the ASA Speed Truck Challenge will visit the site two times; again on September 5th turning the halfway point in the 2009 schedule.
Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. Qualifying is scheduled for 6 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m. General adult admission is $10 with a valid Nevada driver's license for adults. Admission for senior citizens and military personnel with ID is $8. Children 6-12 are $5. Children five and under are free. A Family Four Pack may be purchased for $26.
For additional information, go to www.lvms.com or call 800-644-4444
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