BOISE, Id — The Northwest Pro4 Alliance will open round two of the 2011 race season at the Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval this weekend with the Rock Church 75. Thirty of the best Pro4 cars in the west will be on hand to race the fast and tricky quarter mile oval.
Defending Alliance Champion, Kurt Madsen, will head the list of talented drivers in what is sure to be one of the most competitive races to date. Defending race winner Rick Thompson, along with 2008 WVSO winner John Grosvenor, will also be on hand to challenge Madsen’s run for a second championship.
This event will also mark yet another big payday for the Alliance teams, as the first team to cross under Troy Blanton’s checkered flag will receive $1200.00 for the win. Perhaps this explains the interest of several other prominent Pro4 drivers and teams, such as 2009 Meridian Speedway (ID) Pro4 Champion Rob Powers who has rejoined with Mike Bailey to race for the win; while eight-time Meridian Speedway Champion Ken Chandler will be on hand with his new Corvette to chase the pot of gold at the end of the 75-lapper.
A huge crop of 2011 Rookies will be tutored by veterans like Tacoma’s Jeff Jones and Prosser’s Jeff Raver. Such drivers like Meridian, ID rookie Rob Taylor and Ephrata, WA rookie Jeff Hector. Terry Rennick will again field a two-car operation with California’s “Fast Eddie” Secord in his second car. Secord also competes on the Bakersfield, California, based Spears SRL Southwest Tour. Rumsey Racing will also field their family operated two-car team with Bud and Johnny Rumsey doing the driving.
But the excitement is only beginning, as the Alliance will provide its race teams with over $2000.00 worth of product and cash awards. Bob Jackson Body Repair from Lewiston, Idaho, will pay$50.00 cash awards for the Fast Dash Winner, the Fastest B-Main driver and a special lucky 20th place in the A-Main. Bellevue Auto Sport will pay $50.00 cash award to Fast Time. John Jackson, Greg Hector, Tom Imus and Thomas Husk, will all be seeking to take their share of the cash. And this is just the tip of the iceberg! So reset your excitement meter and be at the Super Oval for a fantastic night of racing!
The Northwest Pro4 Alliance is now entering its fifth season, which would not be possible without the help of these fine companies: K&N Filters, Miller Welding, Performance Bodies, Race Engineering, Lucas Oil Products, Pyrotect, Extreme Muffler, Crow Enterprizes, Joes Racing Products, Holley Performance, Rockett Brand Racing Fuel, Arrow Racing Wheels, Pro Shocks and JE Piston. This year, we want to give a special thank you to Project Filter, The Rock Church, JZ Motorsports, Rockett Brand Racing Fuel, Fab-Tex and Lucas Oil Products participation in the 2011 Winners Bonus Program.
