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LW Miller Gets New Number, Sponsor for 2012 So. Mod Tour

NWSMT - 1/26/12

Three-time Southern Modified champion L.W. Miller will enter the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified season with two notable additions to his Baker Motorsports car. Miller will carry the No. 88 in 2012, consistent with the JR Motorsports Late Model program in which he serves as crew chief and team manager. His car will also feature the logos of TaxSlayer.com, the team’s new primary sponsor.

Racecar Engineering to Present 51's SpeedFest Coverage

51/SpeedFest - 1/26/12

Speed51.com's exclusive coverage of SpeedFest 2012 this weekend at Watermelon Capital Speedway (GA) will be brought to the fans throughout the world on 51 by Racecar Engineering. Based in Lakeland, Florida yet open worldwide 24-7 at www.racecareng.com, Racecar Engineering is a one-stop source for racing parts and accessories. Their Parts and Accessories Catalog features over 300 suppliers including Hurst, Mallory, FRAM, Holley, and more with 465 pages of track proven parts. Visit racecareng.com for more.

Truex, Santos Join Blaney at TBR's Nationwide Team

NNS - 1/26/12

Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) expands NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) program with the addition of two-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Champion Ryan Truex and former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour titlist Bobby Santos, who will split driving duties with Ryan Blaney. Truex will compete in the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) February 25. Santos will race in the Subway Jalapeno 250 at DIS July 6. Blaney will run six NNS events with TBR, debuting April 27 at Richmond International Raceway.

Final Week for Free Performance Friction Brake Fluid

Industry - 1/26/12

It is the final week to take advantage of Performance Friction's offer of two free bottles of brake fluid, a $52 value, with any purchase of race pads, race disc or race caliper. Offer Ends January 31, 2012. To find a distributor to order now, click here.

Sealed Engine Alliance Leaders (S.E.A.L.) Clarify Ford Specs

S.E.A.L. - 1/26/12

S.E.A.L. (Sealed Engine Alliance Leaders) announced two clarifications of specifications for the FORD D347SR crate engines and the approval of a part change. These clarifications and changes are effective immediately. Clarification #1: The ONLY oil pans permitted for use in competition for the FORD D347SR are Champ Pans Oil Pan part # CP 6100LT or KEVKO Oil Pan part #F201. Clarification #2: The 7mm valve OPTION that Ford Racing lists is NOT LEGAL for competition. Additionally, any other OPTIONS outlined by Ford in the “Ford Racing 347 Series Sealed Engine Handbook” are NOT permitted for use in competition unless they are specifically identified and approved in the rules or technical updates of the appropriate track or series. S.E.A.L. officials also announced the approval of a change to the lifters that the FORD D347SR uses. The same production hydraulic lifter continues to be used – but with two parts changed inside. The steel check ball is replaced with a lighter ceramic ball and a higher rate piddle valve spring is used. These lifters are available under PN M-6500-R302H. This approved change resolves the Ford crate engine’s on-going issue with valve train distress (float) due to the use of the production lifter and the weight of the valve train. This change only resolves a reliability and consistency issue and does NOT increase the maximum horsepower.

Speed51.com Exclusive Update & Radio Home for SpeedFest 2012

SpeedFest - 1/25/12

Tickets are going fast for SpeedFest 2012 at Watermelon Capital Speedway (GA) this weekend. The fans unable to make it to the track, however, will be able to catch all the action right here on Speed51.com. 51 is the exclusive live update provider of SpeedFest 2012 and will have live Trackside Now updates beginning Thursday at WCS all the way through race day Sunday. Also, Speed 51 Radio will provide a live audio broadcast of the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series feature races on Sunday. Stay tuned to Speed51.com for more details on 51's coverage leading up to SpeedFest weekend.

Spencer Davis to Run JEGS at SpeedFest; New Site In the Works

PLM - 1/23/12

Thirteen-year-old Georgia racer Spencer Davis will start his 2012 season off by competing in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour event at Watermelon Capital Speedway (GA) on January 29th. Davis, who will compete for his family team in 2012 in Pro Late Model events across the Southeast and beyond, will also have a new website produced by 51 Sports, the parent company of Speed51.com. A temporary website has been built at www.spencer-davis.net, with a full site launch coming soon.

Ted Christopher to Compete on NWMT With Whelan Team

NWMT - 1/23/12

According to Shawn Courchesne of the Hartford Courant (story link), 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion will be back behind the wheel of Ed Whelan's #36 Al-Lee Installations Modified when the 2012 season starts at Thompson (CT) in April. In addition, Christopher will chase the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series points title at Riverhead Raceway (NY) and will kick off the 2012 season at the New Smyrna Speedway (FL) World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing in February, where he is a multiple-time Modified champion. Christopher will drive for longtime Modified car owner Joe Brady at New Smyrna.

PASS to Add Super Limited Division to South Events

PASS - 1/23/12

PASS has announced that it will sanction the Super Limited division beginning in 2012. The Super Limiteds will run as a support division to the PASS South Super Late Models at approximately 10 events. The PASS Super Limiteds will employ a variety of chassis and engine combinations to allow racers an affordable way to compete in a touring division. The PASS Super Limiteds will be open to both perimeter and straight rail chassis, with rules aimed at making both types of chassis competitive. Racers will also be able to utilize a variety of different engine combinations. There will be a claim rule for shocks and brake calipers. Also in an effort to keep costs down, racers will race on scuffed Hoosier F-45 bias ply tires. The purse is guaranteed paying $1,000 to win and $150 to start. The inaugural race for the PASS Super Limiteds will be on March 10th at Dillon (SC) Motor Speedway as part of the 7th Annual South Carolina Clash.

AR Bodies' "Muscle Cars" Approved For Southern Superstars

Southern Superstars - 1/20/12

Southern Superstars Short Track has announced that the AR Bodies Muscle Cars are eligible to run with the Southern Superstars Short Track Series for the 2012 season. These cars resemble the muscle car looks of the Chevrolet Camano, Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger that will also be available soon. The cars will have to fit the measurements of the current AR Bodies Muscle Car diagrams and will have to weigh the same as the current ABC bodies will have to weight. This rule however can be adjusted or amended as needed in the fairness of competition, which will be evaluated throughout out the season with this style of body. For more information visit www.superstarsracing.com.

PASS Speedway 660 Date Moved Up a Week to June 9th

PASS - 1/20/12

The fifth race of the 2012 PASS North schedule at Speedway 660 in New Brunswick has been moved up to June 9th. The 200-lap event will be one of two extra distance events on the 2012 calendar. This will also mark the fourth straight year in which the PASS North guys have headed to Speedway 660.

Johnny Sauter & Erik Darnell Enter SpeedFest 2012

SpeedFest - 1/19/12

Two more drivers with extensive short track and NASCAR resumes have added their names to the entry list for SpeedFest 2012. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver and near-champion in 2012 Johnny Sauter has entered the January 29th event at Watermelon Capital Speedway (GA). Another former Truck Series racer and part-time Nationwide Series runner Erik Darnell also has entered the event. Darnell ran well in several Super Late Model races throughout the Midwest and East Coast in 2011.

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