2008 MACS Series

Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS)
Indiana, PA
December 20, 2008
By: Jeff Geesey

As we enjoy this most wondrous time of the year with our friends and family, the Geesey’s, as well as the entire staff of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series, would like to extend our sincerest warm wishes to you and yours for a happy holiday season.

Pausing to give thanks for our many shared gifts including life and liberty in one of the greatest nations in the world; we all need to remember in prayer our U.S. troops stationed throughout the world keeping peace. Pray for their safe return to their friends and families as soon as their missions are accomplished.

Reflecting on the year now past, all of us need to keep fond remembrance of those friends and loved ones who have departed before us.

As a family owned and operated business, we have so much to be thankful. We have all come to know some of the greatest people in the world through our efforts in racing. To our friends, fans, drivers, owners, promoters, sponsors, and members of the media we extend a personal wish for a happy, healthy, safe as well as prosperous New Year.

Thanks for your continued support of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series.

Andy Geesey President 724.549.1480
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Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS)

Coleby Frye Celebrates After Winning 2008 AlturnaMATS® MACS Rookie of the Year Title

Indiana, PA (November 23, 2008) Coleby Frye, Dover, PA, entered the MACS 2008 season as a virtual unknown in the Dirt Late Model ranks in northeast or nationally; but quickly let people know he was going to be a serious contender for the MACS title. Throughout the campaign this rising star turned many heads with his performances and met his objective by claiming the 2008 AlturnaMATS® Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Rookie of the Year crown.

During 2008, Frye’s exploits went beyond racing as he is a Welding Technology Senior at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA where his is very active outside of the classroom. Coleby is a student-athlete. He is a member of the Penn College soccer team where he was honored as a United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), as an All American – Honorable Mention. His racing resume included winning the coveted AlturnaMATS® MACS Rookie award, finishing the season tied for third in series points with 2002 MACS Champion Jack Pencil. Coleby also garnered one AlturnaMATS ‘Shock the Clock’ Fast Time award throughout the season with a rash of top finishes.

The quiet and very likable Frye offered congratulations to the 2008 series champion Jason Covert, “I wanted to congratulate Covert and the Klinedinst team on their third consecutive MACS title, Jason is at the top of the region right now.” Frye continued about second place finisher Doug Horton, “(he) is a hell of a driver; we raced with both Jason and Doug competitively. Those guys are definitely good competitors and we are not ashamed to have finished behind them.”

Frye’s Rookie campaign got off to a rocky start in April at Rick and Ernie Jones’, Oval Track Promotions, ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD during the ‘Western Maryland Open 50’. Coleby transferred to the main event by finishing third in his ‘B-Main’ but dropped out in the early stages of the 50-lap event and was scored with a 24th place finish.

The Fryeco Motorsports team, which consists of Coleby’s parents Ron and Sandy Frye, Ken ‘Butch’ Metzel, Tyler Pancione, and Jon Malehorn, quickly turned their fortunes around at the next series stop at the Keifer Motorsports promoted Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA. Frye would set the second quickest time in the AlturnaMATS ‘Shock the Clock’ time trials before finishing second in his heat race. Coleby drew the eighth starting spot for the 50-lap ‘TC Warehouse Late Model Spring Championship’ and raced his way to his first top-ten finish of the season as he finished eighth. This strong performance moved him up to tenth in the championship point standings and second in the AlturnaMATS Rookie of the Year standings behind fellow rookie contender Greg Fetters.

The wet month of June thwarted the team’s efforts to climb the Series ladders. After two consecutive rainouts during the programs at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamaica, VA, for the 50-lap, “Summer Sizzler II” and Sharon Speedway, Hartford, OH, “Triton 50” the month of July awaited.

Up next for Coleby and the MACS Series was a weekend at the Coleman Family’s Portsmouth Raceway Park, Portsmouth, OH, where Promoters Donna Rayburn and Chuck Greenslate eagerly welcomed the tour. The Fourth of July weekend at ‘PRP’ featured two separate, one day shows where Frye would overtake Fetters in the battle for the rookie title. Coleby captured his second straight MACS top-ten with another eighth in the ‘Stars and Stripes Pepsi 75’. That finish moved him past Fetters in the ROY hunt, as well as up to fourth in the championship standings. The following night, during the ‘Weaver Gas & Oil Independence Day 50’ Frye finished sixteenth in the final rundown and was then tied with Jack Pencil for fourth in championship points.

Coleby enjoyed his time in southern Ohio and took a lot away from his trip, “Portsmouth was a pretty neat place. I like getting out there in Ohio and places where the tracks are different and the competition is different. It’s a whole different crowd out there. It’s so much more fun going out and racing against new people every week,” Frye continued, “I got to meet up with Doug Drown a little bit, he’s a cool guy and a couple of other fellows out on the road, it was good for me, making contacts out on the road.”

Ernie Shelton’s 29th Annual Topless ‘USA 100’ presented by the United States Army at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, was next on the docket for the team. Frye timed 17th quickest and finished eighth in his 25-lap qualifying race putting him in 15th on the starting grid for the 50-lap finale, paying $10,000 to-win. Coleby had a disappointing run as he dropped out of the event early relegating him to a 25th place finish as well as dropping to fifth in the point standings. The silver lining to that dark cloud was he still held a 60 point edge on Fetters in the Rookie standings.

August ended at Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, PA, for the $7,000 to-win, Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking and Repair. Coleby’s Rocket GTO powered by Clements had his loyal boosters Fryeco Inc.; PA College of Technology; A&A Auto Salvage and Recycling; Keystone Trailer Services; TC Race Cars; Krenn Trucking cheering as he logged the fast time earning $500 from
#1 Cochran Automotive, a $200 Gift Certificate from AlturnaMATS®, as well as a $200 gift certificate from Genesis Shocks. With the inversion, Coleby started fourth in his heat and finished third which would put him in the A-Main redraw. Frye drew the second starting position for the main event, flanking 2004 MACS Champion Robbie Blair. Frye blazed a hot trial leading the first 22 laps of the event until eventual race winner Doug Drown was able to make his way around the rookie. Three time and current MACS Champion Jason Covert was also able to get by Coleby for the second as Frye’s mount developed handling issues. The ill-handling race car forced Coleby back to sixth at one point, before he took that bucking bull by the horns riding it to the extreme high side of the speedway returning to third before fading at the end back to sixth. “Lernerville was pretty cool, setting fast time, putting on a show,” Frye commented, “running up front was nice, (but) I wish I could have finished there; but that is part of the learning curve.”

Coleby went into the series’ final event, the 8th Annual ‘Big Kahuna’, at Rick and Ernie Jones’, Oval Track Promotions, ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD, holding a slim five point margin over Jack Pencil for third in championship points and a 115 point lead over Fetters for the Rookie crown. Frye had to run a B-Main to secure a spot in the $12,000 to-win feature event but ran into some mechanical problems during the consolation event forcing him to use a provisional which also relegated him to a back-up car to start the 50-lap season finale. Coleby passed nine cars from 24th to finish fifteenth securing the 2008 AlturnaMATS Rookie of the Year title. Frye also finished one spot behind Pencil which tied the pair for third in the Championship points.

Frye spoke about his rookie title and his first year on the road, “We really felt like we could do it, (win the AlturnaMATS Rookie of the Year title) if we stuck to it and kept our heads. I need to thank my parents and my crew for everything, as well as my sponsors…Fryeco Inc., A&A Auto Salvage and Recycling, Pennsylvania College of Technology, TC Race Cars, Keystone Trailer Services, Krenn Trucking, Integra Shocks, Speedwrapz, and Clements Racing Engines, in addition to all of our product sponsors.” Coleby continued about his program, “I know I can compete with these guys and it’s up to me not to make mistakes where they don’t and I do. That’s what gets me fifth instead of winning. That is why we’re out here racing, to try to get better and learn.” Coleby also has high expectations for himself and his race team in the future, “Of course I would like to get out on the road with a national circuit but that takes a lot of money and good backing and we don’t have that yet. Right now though we are looking at the MACS deal again unless something else bigger is put on a platter for us. If we don’t move up to the next level, we will be back here next year gunning for the championship.”

FINAL 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A Jason Covert 2085 pts.
2. #46 Doug Horton 1900 pts.
3. #F1 Coleby Frye ® 1735 pts
3. #14P Jack Pencil 1735 pts.
5. #39 Greg Fetters ® 1565 pts.
6. #5W Waylon Wagner 1517 pts.
6. #21 Matt Lux 1517 pts
8. #24M Jeremy Miller 1500 pts.
9. #56 Russ King ® 1423 pts.
10. #5 Chuck Clise 1380 pts.

FINAL 2008 AlturnaMATS® MACS Rookie of the Year Standings
1. #F1 Coleby Frye - 1735 pts.
2. #39 Greg Fetters - 1565 pts.
3. #56 Russ King - 1423 pts.
4. #0 Ron Delano Jr. - 1254 pts.
5. #02 Tony Lombardi - 768 pts.
6. #79 Mike Altobelli Jr. - 705 pts.
8. #3 Thomas Baker - 597 pts.
7. #22A Donald Lingo Jr. - 558 pts.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
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Jason Covert Claims Third Consecutive Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Title

Indiana, PA (October 23, 2008)
The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series has seen three drivers in their twelve year history win back-to-back championships. This year the Series again recorded a significant point in history as Jason Covert, York Haven, PA, registered the first three-peat championship.

Recounting the past back-to-back champions includes Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV, who scored his first championship during the inaugural MACS season in 1997 and duplicated that effort by capturing the laurels again during the ’98 campaign. Then the 2005 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee, Lynn Geisler won his back-to-back championships during the ‘99 and 2000 seasons. After a five year hiatus of back- to-back champions, Covert burst onto the scene in 2006 claiming his first championship crown. Jason followed up that feat by repeating his effort claiming his second title one season later. Covert looking to make series history, started the 2008 season with a quest at a three-peat. That plan came to fruition at the conclusion of the 2008 season as Jason became the first driver to not only win three MACS championships, but do it in three consecutive seasons defeating 195 other drivers from eleven states.

A jubilant Covert enthusiastically commented, “The cars just don’t break,” he said about his familiar yellow and red #43A Rocket Monte Carlo which is owned Barry Klinedinst. The Klinedinst’s own and prepare this car along with an extremely dedicated crew. His 2008 season was paved with a mount equipped with Ohlins Shocks, shod with American Racers, fueled with VP and powered by Hershey Racing Engines. The team is supported by a list of very important, devoted boosters including Pre-Mach, Inc.; Red Wing Shoes; Baker Carburetion; Bam’s Auto Center; Kuppy’s Diner, Eberly Building & Remodeling; JNJ Motorsports Media; Rick Kaylor, Jr. Computer Consulting; and Robbie Allen Enterprises. Covert, added, “Without any one of them none of this would be possible, we appreciate all the help we get.”

A recap of Jason’s pursuit for the title saw his 2008 MACS campaign getting underway at Rick and Ernie Jones’, Oval Track Promotions, ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD for the season opening $5,000 to-win, ‘Western Maryland Open 50’. World of Outlaws Late Model Series regular and 2008 ‘World 100’ winner Shane Clanton, Locust Grove, GA bagged the win as Covert started his march for his third consecutive title with an eighth place finish in the star-studded field.

The next series stop was at the Keifer Motorsports promoted Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA for the ‘TC Warehouse Late Model Spring Championship’. Jeff Rine, Danville, PA, was the popular victor in that $5,000 to-win showdown as he held off 2008 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee Gary Stuhler, WoO Series regular and frequent MACS visitor Rick Eckert, followed by Covert as he collected his first MACS top five of the year.

After two consecutive rainouts in June at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamaica, VA and Sharon Speedway, Hartford, OH, Jason stood in second in the season point standings heading into the two, separate, one-day shows over the Fourth of July weekend at the Coleman Family’s Portsmouth Raceway Park, Portsmouth, OH. Covert, who won over $55,000 in 2007 with the Series including the two $10,000 to-win shows one of which was the ‘Glockner Toyota Tundra 75’ at PRP in addition to Ernie Shelton’s 28th Annual USA 100TM at Virginia Motor Speedway. At PRP, which is one of Jason favorite places, he battled his way from a seventh place start to finish as the runner-up behind the “Pepsi 75” winner Eddie Carrier, Jr., and as a result inherited the MACS points lead. The following night at ‘PRP’ Covert stretched his point lead over Bruceton Mills, WV’s Doug Horton by 150 points with a sixth place finish after Josh Richards torched the field for his first career series victory.

Up next for the series was a co-sanctioned event with the Carolina Clash Series at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for Ernie Shelton’s 29th Annual ‘USA 100’presented by the United States Army. A twist to this year’s event was that it went “Topless”. Chris ‘Smokey’ Madden, Grey Court, SC dominated the evening by setting fast time in the AlturnaMATS ‘Shock the Clock’ Time Trials presented by JNJ Motorsports Media, and he won his 25-lap qualifier while Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, MD claimed the second qualifier. Madden went on to lead all 50-laps of the A-Main garnering his first ever MACS main event, while defending race champion, Covert, settled for a sixth place finish, one spot behind his closest point contender Horton.

Covert and the rest of the MACS contingent closed out the month of August at Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, PA, for the $7,000 to-win, Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking & Repair. Jason qualified sixth, won his heat, and chased eventual winner Doug Drown, Wooster, OH, to the checkers recording a second place finish. Covert reflected about yet another bridesmaid finish, “We had about ten second place finishes this year. We ran decent all year long but not where we wanted to be. We had a new package this year with Hog Head (Robbie Allen) that we have worked on all year and we could just never get everything together at the same time.”

Jason entered the final event of the season where it started, at Rick and Ernie Jones’, Oval Track Promotions ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway for the two-day, 8th Annual ‘Big Kauhna’. Entering the weekend, Jason had a virtual lock on the coveted title. Covert’s weekend again started off strong after setting the sixth fastest time. Jason finished third in his heat to put him fifth on the starting grid for the $12,000 to-win, 50- lap finale. ‘Kid Rocket’ Josh Richards fended off Jason after two late race cautions to win the battle but in the end Covert won the war. The modest Covert was quick to extol high praise for his crew, “It’s all because of this team Barry and Bryan Klinedinst, Lou (George Crone), Drew (Covert), Brandon (Whitsel), Phat (Matt Thomas), Dellinger (Scott), Heather (Shatzer), my wife Jaynelle and daughter Allison. It’s not because of me. I’m just the one lucky enough to have gotten in this seat (the Klinedinst car). These guys work so hard at the shop plus they all work fulltime jobs, I just have to thank them for this opportunity to run their car,” Covert humbly added.

“We won three races overall in 2008, that wasn’t what we expected but we expect a lot out of ourselves. We had two pretty good years so I guess we were due to have some things go wrong; (but) we just love the MACS series, it fits us perfectly, the MACS guys are all working guys just like us, it just fits us right,” stated Covert. Jason, speaking to the level of competition that shows up at MACS events, “You see the cars that are here tonight (Big Kahuna) and how many really GOOD race cars are here, and everywhere else we went this year, and the past three years, the quality of cars is fantastic. The series is well respected by the national Late Model series drivers including the World of Outlaws and Lucas Oil guys as well as the local guy. This was one of the best fields I have ever seen here at Cumberland for the ‘Kahuna’. The MACS is the most well organized and well run deals that I have raced with, bar none.”

Jason earned over $30,000 in cash after competing in all the series events en route to his third championship in as many years.

FINAL 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A Jason Covert 2085 pts.
2. #46 Doug Horton 1900 pts.
3. #F1 Coleby Frye ® 1735 pts
3. #14P Jack Pencil 1735 pts.
5. #39 Greg Fetters ® 1565 pts.
6. #5W Waylon Wagner 1517 pts.
6. #21 Matt Lux 1517 pts
8. #24M Jeremy Miller 1500 pts.
9. #56 Russ King ® 1423 pts.
10. #5 Chuck Clise 1380 pts.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

Written and Distributed by:
Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media / Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
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Jason Covert Clinches Third Consecutive Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Title!

York Haven, PA (October 14, 2008) Barry Klinedinst Motorsports and now Back-to-Back-to-BACK Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) Champion Jason Covert have officially locked up their third straight MACS Championship with his second place finish at the Series' season ending 'Big Kahuna' at 'The Rock' Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland, MD. Covert finished the 2008 MACS season without finishing outside of the top ten and posting an average finish of fourth throughout the season.

'This and the other championships aren't because of me, it's because of this team…I'm just the one lucky enough to be the one to get in the seat.' Jason said after clinching the title. 'Those guys work so hard at the shop plus work a job, I have to thank them, (BK Motorsports) for giving the opportunity to run their car.'

Weather played a major role in September allowing the team to only race twice within the month. Both events were productive for the team as Jason collected two second place finishes. The first came at the Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA September 6th and the second came in Hagerstown Speedway's Hub City 100 on September 13th. Covert was scheduled to race at Winchester Speedway on September 26 & 27 but Mother Nature forced the 'Winchester 200' to be postponed until October 24 & 25.

Covert and the BK Motorsports team then made their way to 'The Rock' Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland, MD for the final MACS event of the 2008 season on October 3 and 4. The 'Big Kahuna' weekend started strong for Jason as he was sixth quickest in the AlturnaMATS® 'Shock the Clock' Time Trials and finishing third in his heat race. Covert drew the fifth starting spot for the 50 lap feature event and came home second behind race winner Josh Richards.

'Josh was just so much better than us tonight. Early in the race we were making better time through the center of the corners but when he moved up, he took off and I burnt my tires off trying to keep up with him.' Covert continued, 'That is a professional racer right there, Josh has become one of the best in the business.'

The following weekend Jason visited Challenger Raceway for 'The Ultimate' that paid $22,000 to the winner. The unique Thursday, Friday, Saturday format saw Covert win his heat during Thursday's $3,000 to win 'Mega-Blitz' and then finish third in the 41 lap main event from his seventh starting position. The rest of the weekend wasn't as pleasant for Covert as he finished third in his heat relegating him to a B-Main where he faded out of a transfer spot and failed to qualify for Unified Race Championship Tour sanctioned 'The Ultimate'.

Available now on the ever so popular www.DirtonDirt.com is a full length feature interview conducted by Michael Rigsby of Dirt on Dirt with Jason about his three straight MACS Championships, where he got started racing, and the whole BK Motorsports Team. Check it out at www.dirtondirt.com!

The BK Motorsports team will take a weekend off and return to action on Friday, October 24 & 25 at Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA for the 'Winchester 200' that will pay $10,000 to the winner. The team will also be at Hagerstown Speedway on October 25 & 26 for the 'Octoberfest 350'. Hagerstown and Winchester are working together to make sure all competitors will be able to attend both facilities for each of the two events.

For more information on these events please visit www.winchestervaspeedway.com or www.hagerstownspeedway.com.

Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors for the 2008 season, Pre-Mach, Inc., Red Wing Shoes, Hershey's Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Baker Carburetion, Bam's Auto Center, Kuppy's Diner, Dennis Eberly Building & Remodeling, American Racer Tires, Lias Tire, ADC, Autolite, Kendall Oil, Dyers Rods, Wrisco Aluminum, Stuhler Signs, KRS Graphics, VP Race Fuels, Sue Stevenson Photography, JNJ Motorsports Media, Beyea Headers, Ohlins Shocks, Port City Racing, MX Integra Springs and Consulting from Robbie Allen Enterprises.

For more information on Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Motorsports visit their website at www.kmotorsports43a.com.

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Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media

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Josh Richards Rockets to $12,000 Payday in the ‘8th Annual Big Kahuna’!

Cumberland, MD (October 4, 2008) Some might say Josh Richards has arrived. With the support of his father, Mark Richards, one of the most successful Late Model chassis builders in history, in addition to that of NASCAR® star Tony Stewart, a rabid Dirt Late Model enthusiast and owner of Eldora Speedway it could be easy to conclude. But when you put this formula together, it doesn’t always spell success. The person that is behind the wheel has got to have talent and ‘Kid Rocket’, as he has been dubbed exudes talent. Josh currently sits fourth in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series point standings while winning four races on their tour in 2008. And now, in just his third MACS start of the year, he bagged his second triumph claiming the $12,000 top prize, as he dominated the ‘8th Annual Big Kahuna’ at Rick and Ernie Jones’, Oval Track Promotions effort at ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD. With Richards win along came another couple notches on the belt for Rocket chassis as Jason Covert, York Haven, PA became the first, three-time MACS champion in addition to Dover, PA’s Coleby Frye claiming the 2008 AlturnaMATS® MACS Rookie of the Year title.

The 50-lap, Big Kahuna VIII was led trackside by Ricky Elliott and Richards as the paced the star-studded field to green. As the field blasted their way through the first corner and into turn two, Elliott and Richards were racing extremely hard with each other and the duo ultimately made contract causing Elliott start to lose control of his mount. Richards contact with the polesitter, left him no where to go as he tried to take evasive action after catching Elliott’s rear corner-panel sending him spinning in front of the pack. Cars were scattering everywhere as Jeremy Miller and Tim McCreadie waxed Elliott but where able maintain there momentum. The same couldn’t be said for 2005 MACS Champion, Mike Balzano, as well as D.J. Troutman as they made contract with the spun pole sitter relegating the trio to the rear of the field. All the cars involved where able to continue for the restart. The realigned field now saw ageless veteran, and 2008 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee, Gary Stuhler inherit the pole position for the ensuing restart. As the green again waved, Richards jumped out into lead over Covert, who had catapulted past Stuhler to claim second.

The action continued on the huge 5/8 mile oval as Richards caught lapped traffic in just nine short circuits. The following lap saw the events third caution as Randy Burkholder spun in turn three. On the restart, Richards led Covert, Steve Francis, Boom Briggs (from ninth), and Miller rounded out the top five. The top quintet was setting a torrid pace around the picturesque facility as Doug Horton shot into the top ten from his 17th place starting position. As racing continued, Miller locked up in a spectacular duel with Rick Eckert for fifth.

By lap 20, Richards had stretched his margin over Covert to almost an eight car lengths as the 2007 MACS Rookie of the Year, Matt Lux, was falling from sixth to eighth after both Stuhler and Horton blasted around the Franklin, PA hot shoe. A mere ten laps later Josh continued to set a blistering pace and had built a full straightaway lead while Covert and Francis were hooked up in a dog fight for second. Eckert was reeling in the competition as he moved past Briggs to claim fourth. Two late cautions closed up the field and eliminated Richards huge advantage. Each time the 20-year old Richards answered the call as he would again pull away from his closets contenders. Richards held the point the rest of the way to the checkers going claiming his second career MACS victory and the $12,000 top prize. Freshly crowned 2008 MACS Champion Jason Covert settled for second followed by Francis, Eckert, and Briggs in fifth. Miller led the next flight of five finisher with Stuhler in seventh followed by Horton, Davey Johnson, and Jared Miley, from fifteenth.

More on the 2008 MACS Champion Jason Covert and 2008 AlturnaMATS MACS Rookie of the Year, Coleby Frye will be released at a later date.

Event Recap:
MACS Late Models at Allegany County Speedway – October 4, 2008
Event title: Seventh Annual ‘Big Kahuna’
Finish / Start / Car # / Driver Name / Payoff
1. (2) #25 – Josh Richards - $12,600.00 **
2. (5) #43A – Jason Covert - $6,000.00
3. (4) #19 – Steve Francis - $3,500.00
4. (8) #24 – Rick Eckert - $2,500.00
5. (9) #99B – Boom Briggs - $2,000.00 * plus a $100 Gift Certificate from ATL Fuel Cells
6. (6) #24M – Jeremy Miller - $1,500.00
7. (3) #90 - Gary Stuhler - $1,150.00
8. (17) #46 – Doug Horton - $1,100.00
9. (10) #17DJ – Davey Johnson - $1,075.00
10. (15) #H1 – Jared Miley - $1,050.00
11. (11) #21 – Matt Lux - $1,025.00
12. (12) #E1 – Mike Balzano - $1,000.00
13. (20) #27Y – Jim Yoder - $950.00
14. (23) #14P – Jack Pencil - $900.00
15. (24) #F1 – Coleby Frye - $850.00
16. (22) #12 – Devin Friese - $800.00
17. (25) #5 – Chuck Clise - $800.00
18. (21) #17B – Keith Barbara - $800.00
19. (16) #B2 – Brian Booze - $800.00
20. (13) #77 – Randy Burkholder - $800.00
21. (18) #84 – Tyler Armstrong - $800.00
22. (1) #45 – Ricky Elliott - $800.00
23. (14) #7J – D.J. Troutman - $800.00
24. (7) #39M – Tim McCreadie - $800.00
25. (19) #92 – Jeff Rine - $200.00 (DNS)

**Richards was awarded a $200 Gift Certificate from Genesis Shock, $200 Gift Certificate from AlturnaMATS® * plus BIG Shot Gift Certificate for a set of two Shock Savers

Car Count: 44
Time of the Event: 38 Minutes; 34 Seconds
Caution Laps: Five (Compete (2) 10, 40, 46)
Lead Changes: None
Lap Leaders: Richards (1 – 50)
Red Flags: None
Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver: Ricky Elliott $100 Gift Certificate from Chase decals

JNJ Motorsports Media presents the AlturnaMats ® “Shock the Clock” MACS
Time Trials: Track Record is 18.987 and held by Jackie Boggs.

Car # / Driver Name / Time
25 - Josh Richards 19.663
39M - Tim McCreadie 19.712
24M - Jeremy Miller 19.772
19 - Steve Francis 19.781
90 - Gary Stuhler 19.805
43A - Jason Covert 19.820
45 - Ricky Elliott 19.823
24 - Rick Eckert 19.980
99B - Boom Briggs 19.987
17DJ - Davey Johnson 19.997
21 - Matt Lux 20.089
B2 - Brian Booze 20.097
22 - Gregg Satterlee 20.107
84 - Tyler Armstrong 20.123
E1 - Mike Balzano 20.153
77 - Randy Burkholder 20.187
7J - D.J. Troutman 20.210
T8 - Mark Banal 20.252
F1 - Coleby Frye 20.255
8L - Scott LeBarron 20.285
92 - Jeff Rine 20.297
H1 - Jared Miley 20.375
39 - Greg Fetters 20.393
27Y - Jim Yoder 20.408
17B - Keith Barbara 20.412
12 - Devin Friese 20.413
5 - Chuck Clise 20.506
31G - Bob Gordon 20.510
46 - Doug Horton 20.542
00H - Chuck Harper 20.562
33 - Scott Haus 20.564
14P - Jack Pencil 20.565
0 - Ron Delano 20.669
17 - Nick Dickson 20.715
06 - Mike Lupfer 20.734
8A - Alan Sagi 20.802
56 - Russell King 20.842
17J - Wayne Johnson 20.858
5W - Waylon Wagner 20.887
71R - Rod Conley 20.904
84D - Ray Davis Jr. 20.970
07C - Scott Cross 20.988
83R - Scott Rhodes 21.007
5K - Kirk Ryan, Jr. 21.072

Bazell Fuels presents the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main: 1. Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV; 2. Jeff Rine, Danville, PA; 3. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 4. Gregg Satterlee, Rochester Mills, Pa.; 5. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 6. Greg Fetters, Everett, PA; 7. Ray Davis Jr., Millsboro, Del.; 8. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 9. Mike Lupfer, Shermansdale, PA; 10. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 11. Scott Rhodes, Somerset, PA; 12. Coleby Frye, Dover, Pa.; 13. Scott Haus, Hamburg, PA; 14. Ron Delano, Stoystown, PA.

Big Shot Performance presents the Keizer Wheels 2nd B Main: 1. Tyler Armstrong, St. Thomas, Pa.; 2. Jim Yoder, Selinsgrove, PA; 3. Devin Friese, Chambersburg, PA; 4. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 5. Bob Gordon, Keyser, WV; 6. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 7. Wayne Johnson, Hancock, MD; 8. Scott LeBarron, Dover, Pa.; 9. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 10. Alan Sagi, Hagerstown, MD; 11. Scott Cross, Centerville, MD; 12. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 13. Kirk Ryan Jr, Lewisberry, Pa.; 14. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV.

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire Heat Race #1: 1. Boom Briggs, Bear Lake, Pa.; 2. Josh Richards, Shinnston, W. Va.; 3. Gary Stuhler, Greencastle, PA; 4. D.J. Troutman, Hyndman, PA; 5. Gregg Satterlee, Rochester Mills, Pa.; 6. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 7. Jeff Rine, Danville, PA; 8. Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV; 9. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 10. Ray Davis Jr., Millsboro, Del.; 11. Ron Delano, Stoystown, PA.

Dave Poske Performance Parts presents the Rocket Chassis Heat Race #2: 1. Davey Johnson, Latrobe, PA; 2. Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y.; 3. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 4. Jared Miley, South Park, Pa.; 5. Tyler Armstrong, St. Thomas, Pa.; 6. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 7. Devin Friese, Chambersburg, PA; 8. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 9. Wayne Johnson, Hancock, MD; 10. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 11. Scott Cross, Centerville, MD.

Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer Heat Race #3: 1. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 2. Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, WV; 3. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, PA; 4. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 5. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 6. Scott Rhodes, Somerset, PA; 7. Coleby Frye, Dover, Pa.; 8. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 9. Mike Lupfer, Shermansdale, PA; 10. Scott Haus, Hamburg, PA; 11. Greg Fetters, Everett, PA.

Bert Transmissions presents the ATL Fuel Cells Heat Race #4: 1. Rick Eckert, York, PA; 2. Steve Francis, Ashland, KY; 3. Randy Burkholder, Chambersburg, Pa.; 4. Brian Booze, Marion, Pa.; 5. Jim Yoder, Selinsgrove, PA; 6. Alan Sagi, Hagerstown, MD; 7. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 8. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 9. Bob Gordon, Keyser, WV; 10. Scott LeBarron, Dover, Pa.; 11. Kirk Ryan Jr, Lewisberry, Pa..

MACS FACTS: Four heats were run for 44 cars from 7 states including Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Richards drove Ernie Davis’ #25 Rocket Monte Carlo sponsored by Ernie’s Salvage and Tony Stewart Racing powered by 430 Cornett and equipped with Integra Shocks and shod with Hoosier Tires.

The field included four current or past MACS Champions: Pencil, Harper, Balzano, and Covert

The feature field contained 13 previous MACS A Main winners.

The Series has had 71 different winners thus far in 212 events.

The win was Josh’s second career win with the Series. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -16; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jeremy Miller – 11; 5) Jackie Boggs - 11; 5) Robbie Blair – 10; 6.) Lynn Geisler - 8, 7.) Davey Johnson - 7; 9.) Mike Balzano – 6; 10) Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus –5


2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 12 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) - Shane Clanton
May 11 – Hesston Speedway (Hesston, PA) - Weather
May 25 – Bedford Speedway (Bedford, PA) – Jeff Rine
June 14 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) – Weather
June 21 – Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH) – Weather
July 5 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH) – Eddie Carrier Jr.
July 6 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH) – Josh Richards
August 9 – Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) – Chris Madden
August 29 – Lernerville Speedway (Sarver, PA) – Doug Drown
October 3 & 4 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) – Josh Richards

The average car count per event is: 45

195 different drivers competed in the 2008 season

FINAL 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A Jason Covert 2085 pts.
2. #46 Doug Horton 1900 pts.
3. #F1 Coleby Frye ® 1735 pts
3. #14P Jack Pencil 1735 pts.
5. #39 Greg Fetters ® 1565 pts.
6. #5W Waylon Wagner 1517 pts.
6. #21 Matt Lux 1517 pts
8. #24M Jeremy Miller 1500 pts.
9. #56 Russ King ® 1423 pts.
10. #5 Chuck Clise 1380 pts.

AlturnaMats® “Shock the Clock” Time Trail Points presented JNJ Motorsports Media
25 Josh Richards - 25
39M Tim McCreadie - 20
24M Jeremy Miller - 18
19 Steve Francis - 16
90 Gary Stuhler - 14
43A – Jason Covert - 12
45 Ricky Elliott - 10
24 Rick Eckert – 8
99B Boom Briggs - 6
17DJ Davey Johnson - 4

WRISCO Aluminum Event Hard Charger Points
46 Doug Horton – 9
14P Jack Pencil – 9
F1 Coleby Frye – 9
5 Chuck Clise – 7
27Y Jim Yoder – 7
12 Devin Friese – 6
24 Rick Eckert – 4
99B Boom Briggs – 4
H1 Jared Miley – 4
43A Jason Covert – 3
25 Josh Richards – 1
19 Steve Francis – 1
17DJ Davey Johnson – 1
17B Keith Barbara – 1

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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Doug Drown Captures MACS’ Jim Shank Memorial at Lernerville

Sarver, PA (August 29, 2008) It was an emotional night for the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Media Liaison Jason Shank and his entire family as Wooster, OH’s Doug Drown held off two-time and defending MACS Champion Jason Covert to claim the $7,000 top prize in the Cleveland Brothers CATERPILLAR Jim Shank Memorial 50 presented by Potoka Trucking & Repair.

The 50-lap feature was preceded with the traditional MACS four-wide salute to the fans with a bit of a twist. To honor Jim Shank’s memory, his favorite driver and long time friend, two-time MACS Champion, Lynn Geisler headed the talented formation of 27-cars during the parade lap.

After the emotional pre-race ceremonies the field settled back into two-by-two formation, with ‘04 MACS Champion, Robbie Blair, and current AlturnaMATS® MACS Rookie of the Year point leader Coleby Frye pacing the field. As the green flew, Frye jumped out into the early lead followed by Blair, Doug Horton, Doug Drown and Jason Covert. Frye was setting an intense, but somewhat of an erratic pace, as he hurled around the cushion causing his mount to lurch awkwardly at times.

The fast pace was first slowed on lap seven when local Big Block Modified standout Brian Swartzlander spun in turn four. The ensuing ‘Delaware’ style restart had Frye continuing to lead as Drown worked his way around Blair for second.

Frye was still on point when the pack was slowed for the second time on lap 14 as Jared Miley jumped the cushion in turns three and four damaging the suspension which ultimately sent him spinning in turn two. The restart still had Coleby leading as Covert began pressuring Drown for second.

Another quick caution on lap 19 for debris tightened the field once again. On the restart, Drown looked to inside of Frye for the lead. Doug’s heavy pressure and a consistent line found him moving around Coleby on lap 23. Covert began hounding Frye for second before the pace slowed again on lap 26, this time for 2003 MACS Rookie of the Year, Keith Barbara.

When the green reappeared, Covert made the pass for second as Frye hurled his mount around the rim almost losing control in turn two permitting Gregg Satterlee, Blair, and Horton to blast by relegating Frye to the sixth. Drown and Covert were setting a blistering pace and pulled away from the field. The ground they had gained on the field was surrendered when MACS regular Waylon Wagner came up lame in turn two. During the caution period Satterlee pitted forfeiting his top five run.

Drown, driving a Moyer Victory Circle Chassis, could have been easily mistaken for “Mr. Smooth” as lap after lap he ran a silky smooth and extremely consistent line. Covert, still riding in second, did everything he could to chase down the Ohio lead-foot; but not even a late caution on lap 47 could thwart Drown as he went on to collect his second career MACS career feature win and the $7,000 top prize. Covert settled for second, over Blair, Horton and Frye rounding out the top five. The next tier of five was led by ‘07 MACS Rookie of the Year Matt Lux, from 19th; followed by Dutch Davies; Boom Briggs, from 22nd; Gary Lyle, from 14th; and Dave Hess, Jr. from 20th; completing the top ten.

Event Recap:
MACS Late Models at Lernerville Speedway – August 29, 2008
Event title: Cleveland Brothers CAT ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking & Repair
Finish / Start / Car # / Driver Name / Payoff
1. (4) #79D – Doug Drown - $7,000.00
2. (7) #43A – Jason Covert - $3,000.00
3. (1) #W11 – Robbie Blair - $2,000.00
4. (3) #46 – Doug Horton - $1,500.00
5. (2) #F1 – Coleby Frye - $1,750.00 ** Includes Fast Time money
6. (19) #21 – Matt Lux - $1,100.00
7. (9) #40 – Dutch Davies - $1,050.00
8. (22) #99B – Boom Briggs - $1,000.00
9. (14) #10G – Gary Lyle - $850.00
10. (20) #44H – Dave Hess Jr. - $700.00
11. (16) #04 – Bob Close - $600.00
12. (27) #66F – John Flinner - $575.00
13. (23) #14P – Jack Pencil - $550.00
14. (24) #39 – Greg Fetters - $525.00
15. (17) #9K – Mike Knight - $500.00
16. (8) #0 – Ron Delano Jr. - $475.00
17. (25) #5W – Waylon Wagner - $450.00
18. (26) #S32 – Sam Stile - $425.00
19. (6) #22 – Gregg Satterlee - $400.00
20. (13) #B22 – Bump Hedman - $400.00
21. (12) #1C – Lynn Geisler - $400.00
22. (11) #17B – Keith Barbara - $400.00
23. (5) #4 – Alex Ferree - $400.00
24. (15) #H1 – Jared Miley - $400.00
25. (10) #56 – Russ King - $400.00
26. (18) #111 – Brian Swartzlander - $400.00
27. (21) #4J – John Mollick - $400.00

Car Count: 43
Time of the Event: 42 Minutes; 22 Seconds
Caution Laps: Eight (7, 14(2), 19, 26, 36, 45, 47)
Lead Changes: Two
Lap Leaders: Frye (1-22) , Drown (23 – 50)
Red Flags: None
Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver: Gregg Satterlee $100 Gift Certificate Chase Decals

JNJ Motorsports presents the AlturnaMats ® “Shock the Clock” MACS
Time Trials:
Car # / Driver Name / Time
F1 - Coleby Frye 15.711
22 - Gregg Satterlee 15.770
W11 - Robbie Blair 15.778
46 - Doug Horton 15.936
0 - Ron Delano 15.953
43A - Jason Covert 16.009
4 - Alex Ferree 16.053
79D - Doug Drown 16.072
40 - Dutch Davies 16.095
00H - Chuck Harper 16.149
04 - Bob Close 16.157
17B - Keith Barbara 16.172
72N - Michael Norris 16.209
1C - Lynn Geisler 16.212
56 - Russell King 16.250
B22 - Bump Hedman 16.651
28C - Clate Copeman 16.280
39 - Greg Fetters 16.284
21 - Matt Lux 16.295
5M - Ryan Markham 16.347
5W - Waylon Wagner 16.361
H1 - Jared Miley 16.370
3 - Tom Baker 16.463
44H - Dave Hess, Jr 16.491
72K - Jim Kurpakus 16.512
111 - Brian Swartzlander 16.558
9K - Mike Knight 16.596
29 - Ken Schaltenbrand 16.625
10G - Gary Lyle 16.667
1L - Dane Laraway 16.704
4J - John Mollick 16.782
1D - Dave Murdick 16.850
66F - John Flinner, Jr. 16.911
56B - Denton Boyer 17.095
38R - Nick Reges 17.113
99B - Boom Briggs 17.119
23T - Tony Burke 17.165
5 - Chuck Clise 17.218
2J - Mike Johnson 17.488
S32 - Sam Stile 17.490
14P - Jack Pencil 18.069
3D - Dan Swartzlander 18.150
5KB - Kirk Bradley 99.990

Coleby Frye was awarded $500 in cash from #1 Cochran Automotive for being Fast Qualifier as well as a $200 Gift Certificate from Genesis Shock, $200 Gift Certificate from AlturnaMATS® plus $100 gift Certificate form Impact Graphics.
Lernerville Track Record is 15.072 and held by Darrell Lanigan

Bazell Fuels presents the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main : 1. Mike Knight, Ripley, N.Y.; 2. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 3. John Mollick, Toronto, Ohio; 4. John Flinner, Jr.,
Zelienople, PA; 5. Tony Burke, Sarver, PA; 6. Mike Johnson, Imperial, PA; 7. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 8. Nick Reges, Butler, Pa.; 9. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 10. Tom Baker, Massillon, OH; 11. Clate Copeman, Greensburg, Pa.; 12. Jim Kurpakus, Leechburg, PA; 13. Michael Norris, Sarver, Pa.; 14. Kirk Bradley, Great Valley, NY.

Big Shot Performance presents the Keizer Wheels 2nd B Main : 1. Brian Swartzlander, Leechburg, Pa.; 2. Dave Hess, Jr, Waterford, PA; 3. Boom Briggs, Bear Lake, Pa.;
4. Ken Schaltenbrand, Sarver, Pa.; 5. Denton Boyer, Punxatawny, Pa.; 6. Dan Swartzlander, Freeport, PA; 7. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 8. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 9. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 10. Dave Murdick, Slippery Rock, Pa.; 11. Greg Fetters, Everett, PA; 12. Dane Laraway, Irwin, Pa.; 13. Sam Stile, Charleroi, PA.

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire Heat Race #1: 1. Dutch Davies, Warren, PA; 2. Ron Delano, Stoystown, PA; 3. Coleby Frye, Dover, Pa.; 4. Gary Lyle,
Hyde Park, PA; 5. Tony Burke, Sarver, PA; 6. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 7. Clate Copeman, Greensburg, Pa.; 8. Jim Kurpakus, Leechburg, PA; 9. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 10. John Flinner, Jr., Zelienople, PA; 11. Michael Norris, Sarver, Pa..

Dave Poske Performance Parts presents the Rocket Chassis Heat Race #2: 1. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 2. Lynn Geisler, Cranberry Twp., PA; 3. Gregg Satterlee, Rochester Mills, Pa.; 4. Jared Miley, South Park, Pa.; 5. Brian Swartzlander, Leechburg, Pa.; 6. Greg Fetters, Everett, PA; 7. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 8. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 9. Denton Boyer, Punxatawny, Pa.; 10. Dane Laraway, Irwin, Pa.;
11. Dan Swartzlander, Freeport, PA.

Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer Heat Race #3: 1. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 2. Robbie Blair, Titusville, Pa.; 3. Alex Ferree, Saxonburg, PA; 4. Bob Close, Eldred, PA; 5. Mike Knight, Ripley, N.Y.; 6. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 7. Nick Reges, Butler, Pa.; 8. John Mollick, Toronto, Ohio; 9. Mike Johnson, Imperial, PA; 10. Tom Baker, Massillon, OH; 11. Kirk Bradley, Great Valley, NY.

Bert Transimssions presents the ATL Fuel Cells Heat Race #4: 1. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 2. Bump Hedman, Sugar Grove, Pa.; 3. Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV;
4. Doug Drown, Wooster, OH; 5. Dave Hess, Jr, Waterford, PA; 6. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 7. Boom Briggs, Bear Lake, Pa.; 8. Dave Murdick, Slippery Rock, Pa.; 9. Ken Schaltenbrand, Sarver, Pa.; 10. Sam Stile, Charleroi, PA.

MACS FACTS: Four heats were run for 43 cars from 5 states including Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Doug Drown drives 79D Moyer Victory Circle Chassis for car owner Brad Malcuit sponsored by Malcuit Racing Engines, Malcuit’s Tavern and Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic.

The field included fiver current or past MACS Champions (Geisler, Pencil, Harper, Blair, Covert)

The feature field contained 11 previous MACS A Main winners.

The Series has had 70 different winners thus far in 210 events.

Additional event marketing partners were:
Don Gamble and Rappin on Racin’
Edge racing Engines
Trafford Corporation
Lynn Geisler Racing
Sarver Landscape and Supply
JNJ Motorsports Media

The win was Drown’s second career win with the Series. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -16; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jeremy Miller – 11; 5) Jackie Boggs - 11; 5) Robbie Blair – 10; 6.) Lynn Geisler - 8, 7.) Davey Johnson - 7; 9.) Mike Balzano – 6; 10) Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus –5


2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 12 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) - Shane Clanton
May 11 – Hesston Speedway (Hesston, PA) - Weather
May 25 – Bedford Speedway (Bedford, PA) – Jeff Rine
June 14 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) – Weather
June 21 – Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH) – Weather
July 5 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH) – Eddie Carrier Jr.
July 6 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH) – Josh Richards
August 9 – Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) – Chris Madden
August 29 – Lernerville Speedway (Sarver, PA) – Doug Drown

The average car count per event is: 45

189 Different drivers have competed thus far this season

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A – Jason Covert 1740 pts.
2. #46 – Doug Horton 1585 pts.
3. #14P – Jack Pencil 1450 pts..
4. #F1 – Coleby Frye ® 1450 pts.
5. #39 – Greg Fetters ® 1340 pts.
6. #5W – Waylon Wagner 1300 pts.
7. #21 – Matt Lux 1217 pts
8. #56 – Russ King ® 1204 pts.
9. #24M – Jeremy Miller 1175 pts.
10. #0 – Ron Delano Jr. 1154 pts.

AlturnaMats® “Shock the Clock” Time Trail Points presented JNJ Motorsports Media
F1 – Coleby Frye - 25
22 – Gregg Satterlee - 20
W11 – Rob Blair - 18
46 – Doug Horton - 16
0 – Ron Delano Jr. - 14
43A – Jason Covert - 12
4 – Alex Ferree - 10
79D – Doug Drown – 8
40 – Dutch Davies - 6
00H – Chuck Harper - 4

WRISCO Aluminum Event Hard Charger presented by JNJ Motorsports Media Points
66F – John Flinner – 15
99B – Boom Briggs – 14
21 – Matt Lux – 13
44H – Dave Hess Jr. – 10
14P – Jack Pencil – 10
39 – Greg Fetters – 10
5W – Waylon Wagner – 8
S32 – Sam Stile – 8
43A – Jason Covert – 5
10G – Gary Lyle – 5
04 – Bob Close – 5
79D – Doug Drown – 3
40 – Dutch Davies – 2
9K – Mike Knight - 2

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 465-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

Written and Distributed by:
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Lynn Geisler Finishes Lernerville Season Second in Points, Looks Ahead to MACS 'Jim Shank Memorial'

Cranberry Township, PA (August 27, 2008) The Geisler Racing team and National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Member Lynn Geisler continue to wind down their season with strong finishes at both Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, PA and Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway (PPMS) in Imperial, PA. Geisler has put a string of five consecutive top-five finishes together between the two facilities and finished Lernerville's 2008 Friedman's Freshmarkets UMP DirtCar Super Late Models Budweiser Points in second behind Saxonburg, PA's Alex Ferree.

Lynn started his string of top-five finishes on Friday, August 15th at Lernerville Speedway with a fifth and followed that up with a fourth and another fifth at PPMS during their twin features on August 16th. The next week saw Geisler finish a strong third at Lernerville behind race winner Keith Barbara and 2008 Lernerville Champion Alex Ferree. Lynn then had another solid run at PPMS finishing fourth on August 23rd in his #1 Cochran Automotive / Marshall Stamping / Groff Tractor & Equipment Inc. / Tri-State Hose & Supply / Bolea Oil / Hoosier Race Tire / Rocket Chassis GTO.

This upcoming week will showcase the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series sanctioned, $7,000 to win Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar 'Jim Shank Memorial' presented by Potoka Trucking & Repair on Friday, August 29th at Lernerville Speedway. The event is being held in honor of longtime Geisler Racing fan and friend Jim Shank. "Jim wasn't only a fan of mine, he was a fan of racing," said Geisler. "That's how I remember Jim, as a race fan. He truly loved the sport and that's what is going to make this race special. Jim had an airbrushed mural of my car and name on the rear tire cover of his conversion van that he used to travel to the races in. Jim's van became a popular attraction at the different facilities he visited. There were always fans stopping by to look at the mural which sparked many conversations, often times with total strangers. To win this race would be very special, it would really be the icing on the cake and a great tribute to my friend," concluded Geisler.

In other Geisler Racing news, Lynn son Travis was recently named Crew Chief for the Penske Racing #77 Mobil 1 Dodge driven by Sam Hornish Jr. in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Travis, a mechanical engineering graduate from Vanderbilt had been the race engineer for the No. 12 Alltel Dodge driven by Ryan Newman, was an integral part of that team's historic 2008 Daytona 500 victory. Congratulations Travis!

Geisler will be in action this Friday, August 29th at Lernerville Speedway for the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series sanctioned, $7,000 to win Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar 'Jim Shank Memorial' presented by Potoka Trucking & Repair and Saturday, August 30 at PPMS for their regular show.

For more information on these events please visit www.macsracing.com, www.lernerville.com or www.ppms.com.

Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and supporters: #1 Cochran GM MegaCenter, Hotsy, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor & Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis, Hoosier Tire, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Easy Care, Edge Racing Engines, JNJ Motorsports Media, Afco Shocks, Appleton Power Rack & Pinions, Barry Grant, ButlerBuilt Motorsports Equipment, Calico Coatings, DirtTrackDigest.com, Dynatech, Frankland Racing Supply, Kunzler Sign & Decal, Mechanix Wear, Scott Performance Wire, Setrab Oil Coolers, Speed Bear Fasteners, Stewart Warner, Turbo Blue Racing Fuel, Ultra Shield Race Products, and Wrisco Industries Inc.

For more information on Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing visit: www.LynnGeisler.com

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Jim Shank Memorial Set to be Special Night for Former MACS Champion Lynn Geisler and MACS ROY Keith Barbara

Indiana, PA (August 21, 2008) The August 29 Cleveland Brothers CAT ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking & Repair may very well be a first in dirt late model racing. If not, it’s definitely the first time that there has been a tribute or memorial race for a fan in the Western Pennsylvania region.

“I think this is the first time I have ever seen a memorial race for a fan,” said National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inductee and two-time MACS series champion Lynn Geisler. Jim Shank was a loyal patron to dirt tracks not only in the Western PA area but all over the country. Jim was also a die hard Geisler fan. Anywhere the Geisler Race Team was on a particular weekend, it was a given you could find Jim there as well.

“Jim wasn’t only a fan of mine, he was a fan of racing,” continued Geisler. “That’s how I remember Jim, as a race fan. He truly loved the sport and that’s what is going to make this race special. Jim had an airbrushed mural of my car and name on the rear tire cover of his conversion van that he used to travel to the races in. Jim’s van became a popular attraction at the different facilities he visited. There were always fans stopping by to look at the mural which sparked many conversations, often times with total strangers. To win this race would be very special, it would really be the icing on the cake and a great tribute to my friend,” concluded Geisler.

The $7,000 to-win event at Lernerville Speedway is also special for the 2003 MACS Rookie of the Year, Keith Barbara. “Jim was a good friend of ours here at Forbes Field Motorsports,” mentioned Barbara. “My dad (Rich) used to build Jason’s (Jim’s son) go-kart motors way back when and had been a friend of the family ever since. And of course Jason is a big supporter and sponsor of ours. It would be great to be on top of our game that night and bring home a win in honor of our friend.”

You can be sure that both Geisler and Barbara will be as ready as they can be for the August 29th showdown.

“I’m extremely touched that Lernerville’s General Manager Gary Risch, Jr. and Jeff (Geesey) would have this event honoring my dad,” commented Jim’s son, Jason Shank. “This August show at Lernerville with MACS as well as the All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprints was one of my dad’s favorite events and my family and I are just tickled for all of this to work out. I need to thank Cleveland Brothers CATAPLIER, Potoka Trucking & Repair, Don Gamble and Rappin’ on Racin’, Edge Racing Engines, Trafford Corporation, JNJ Motorsports Media, and #1 Cochran Automotive ($500 Fast Time Award) for stepping up by adding the cream on the top of this show. Without the collective support of these individuals and their associated businesses we couldn’t have elevated this show to a $7,000 to-win event; and for that I am greatly appreciative,” concluded Shank

The Cleveland Brothers CAT ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking and Repair will pay $7,000 to the winner and will have a total purse of $32,000. Lynn Geisler’s long time sponsor #1 Cochran Automotive also put up $500 for the AlturnaMATS® Shock the Clock Time Trials presented by JNJ Motorsports Media quick time.

The event will be a full MACS program including AlturnaMATS® Time Trails presented by JNJ Motorsports Media, Heats, the Sunoco Race Fuels B Main presented by Bazell Oil, the Keizer Wheels 2nd B Main presented by Big Shot Performance, and a 50 lap A-Main.

Lernerville’s pit gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with grandstand gates opening at 5:00 p.m. Driver’s meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. with hot laps beginning around 6:45 p.m. and Time Trials at 7:15 p.m. Racing will follow time trials at approximately 8:00 p.m.. For more information please visit www.lernerville.com or the Series at www.macsracing.com.
The purse for the Cleveland Brothers CAT ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking and Repair is as follows: 1. $7,000; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,000; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,100; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $850; 10. $700 11.$600; 12. $575; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500; 16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19-24. $400. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00.

Thanks for your continued support of the Series, host facilities, drivers and sponsors.

As a postscript to the above story, Jason Shank’s sister Louise, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20, from unknown causes. The Series, all the officials and sponsor would like to extend to heartfelt sympathies to the entire Shank family during this difficult time. May God hold and comfort you during this time of your loss.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

Written and Distributed by:
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Madden Blisters MACS and Carolina Clash Field Winning Ernie Shelton’s 29th Annual ‘USA 100TM’ at VMS!

Jamaica, VA (August 9, 2008) Chris “Smokey” Madden, Grey Court, SC, had a night to remember during the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series and Carolina Clash co-sanctioned Ernie Shelton’s 29th Annual Miss Utility ‘USA 100TM’ presented by United States Army at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamaica, VA. Madden piloting a Bloomquist Chassis recorded fast time during the AlturnaMATS® ‘Shock the Clock’ Time Trials presented by JNJ Motorsports Media, just shy of the track record by .002 of a second, won the first of two 25-lap qualifiers, and led all 50 laps of the main event claiming $12,000 for the evening.

Madden and Jeremy Miller led the first 25-lap qualifier to the green with Miller using the outside line to take the early lead. ‘Smokey’ hounded Jeremy for the first five laps until the two leaders caught lapped traffic on the sixth circuit. Madden used one of the lapped markers as a ‘pick’ to make his way under Miller’s familiar Buckler Motorsports entry snagging the lead. Madden never looked back the rest of the way leading the remaining 19 laps to collect the $1,000 paycheck. The 2007 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Rookie of the Year Tim Fuller led 22 of the 25 laps in the second qualifier but an outstanding performance by VMS regular, Jamie Lathroum saw him capturing and overhauling Fuller on lap 23 as he marched on to take the $1,000 top prize as well as the final front row starting spot for the final 50-lap segment.

Madden and Lathroum paced the fire breathing 26-car field to green. Madden’s dominance didn’t end after his qualifier was over. After quick caution during the opening stanza, Chris took control of the 50 lap main event. As Madden was attempting to check out World of Outlaw star Rick Eckert was making a move from his third starting position up to second. Lathroum stayed right with Eckert as Fuller as well as two-time and defending MACS champion Jason Covert battled for the fourth spot. The caution waved for the second time on lap seven when Ricky “The Rocket” Elliott’s #45 came to a sudden stop in turn four.

The ensuing restart saw MACS regular and rising star Doug Horton bolt into fifth from his ninth place starting spot. Horton continued his onslaught of the leaders as two short laps later he relegated Covert to fifth as he flew around the high side of the immaculate, three grooved speedway. Jason wasn’t deterred as he slung his BK Motorsports #43A ‘high and wide' not only recapturing the spot but also getting around Fuller for fourth as he set his sights on the third place car of Lathroum.

A lap 15 caution quickly bunched the leaders together again as Madden continued to lead Eckert. The race for third through sixth was an all out war between Lathroum, Covert, Fuller, and Horton as each tried to wrestle the other for position. This quartet raced each other three, and sometimes four wide for third. The action was spine tingling and was worth the price of admission to see these fourth drivers race each other so hard and never rub or touch.

Three more cautions slowed the pace but Madden was undaunted no matter what his competition had upper their collective sleeves. Madden ‘smoked’ all 50 laps collecting, not only his first MACS win but his first Ernie Shelton’s Miss Utility ‘USA 100TM’ presented by U.S. Army. Eckert held on strongly for second followed by Lathroum, who won the battle for third, Fuller, and Horton rounding out the top five. The next tier of five drivers was led by Covert in sixth; David Williams; former MACS Champion, Chuck Harper; Jim Bernheisel; and Booper Bare.

Event Recap:
MACS Late Models at Virginia Motor Speedway – August 9, 2008
Event title:
Ernie Shelton’s 29th Annual Miss Utility ‘USA 100TM’ presented by U.S. Army
Finish / Start / Car # / Driver Name / Payoff
1. (1) #44 – Chris Madden - $12,000.00
2. (5) #24 – Rick Eckert - $5,500.00
3. (3) #6 – Jamie Lathroum - $4,000.00
4. (9) #19F – Tim Fuller - $2,750.00
5. (18) #46 – Doug Horton - $1,800.00
6. (11) #43A – Jason Covert - $1,750.00
7. (6) #25W – David Williams - $1,400.00
8. (15) #00H – Chuck Harper - $1,350.00
9. (14) #119B – Jim Bernheisel - $1,325.00
10. (4) #00B – Booper Bare - $1,350.00
11. (17) #7D – Daryl Hills - $1,275.00
12. (16) #25TH – Ricky Weeks - $1,400.00
13. (20) #17 – Nick Dickson - $1,150.00
14. (23) #42S – Doug Sanders - $1,050.00
15. (22) #87 – Walker Arthur - $1,100.00
16. (10) #14P – Jack Pencil - $1,000.00
17. (21) #6B – Steve Blackburn - $1,000.00
18. (5) #2F – Dennis Franklin - $1,000.00
19. (8) #39 – Greg Fetters - $1,000.00
20. (2) #70J – D.J. Myers - $1,100.00
21. (19) #38S – Kenny Pettyjohn - $1,000.00
22. (3) #56 – Russell King - $1,000.00
23. (12) #5N – Scott Neighbors - $1,000.00
24. (24) #45 – Ricky Elliott - $1,000.00
25. (15) #F1 – Coleby Frye - $1,000.00
26. (3) #24M – Jeremy Miller - $1,500.00

Car Count: 46
Time of the Event: 37 Minutes; 24 Seconds
Caution Laps: Six (2, 7, 15, 20, 35, 44)
Lead Changes: None
Lap Leaders: Madden 1-50
Red Flags: None
Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver: Jeremy Miller $100 Gift Certificate

JNJ Motorsports presents the AlturnaMats ® “Shock the Clock” MACS
Time Trials:

Car # / Driver Name / Time
44 - Chris Madden 17.099
43A - Jason Covert 17.406
24M - Jeremy Miller 17.515
00H - Chuck Harper 17.584
25TH - Ricky Weeks 17.628
19F - Tim Fuller 17.637
24 - Rick Eckert 17.703
6 - Jamie Lathroum 17.723
45 - Ricky Elliott 17.726
70J - D.J. Myers 17.753
11A - Austin Hubbard 17.767
14P - Jack Pencil 17.775
6B - Steve Blackburn 17.781
87 - Walker Arthur 17.804
17 - Nick Dickson 17.822
3R - Brent Robinson 17.856
F1 - Coleby Frye 17.859
49 - Mark Pettyjohn 17.861
55M - Roland Mann 17.898
39 - Greg Fetters 17.920
21 - Matt Lux 17.969
38S - Kenny Pettyjohn 17.989
2F - Dennis Franklin 17.990
22A - Donald Lingo Jr 18.023
42S - Doug Sanders 18.040
56 - Russell King 18.048
46 - Doug Horton 18.057
00B - Booper Bare 18.059
25W - David Williams 18.126
0 - Ron Delano 18.197
5N - Scott Neighbors 18.371
7D - Darryl Hills 18.414
360 - Craig Shuffield 18.451
118 - Rob Schirmer 18.584
L8 - Norman Short Jr. 18.640
2* - Jared Powell 18.728
7R - Ross Robinson 18.731
5W - Waylon Wagner 18.745
72* - Jared Teegarden 18.747
5 - Chuck Clise 18.765
44G - Deane Guy 18.867
10 - Ryan Hackett 18.919
07C - Scott Cross 18.951
83 - Lou Littlepage 19.012
32S - Chris Stacy 19.240
119B - Jim Bernheisel NT

Chris Madden was awarded a $200 Gift Certificate from Genesis Shock plus $300 in Cash from the VMS track preparation crew at VMS including David Law, Clarke Sawyer Impact Graphics will also provide a $100 gift certificate for being Fast Qualifier. George LaBarbera Big Shot Performance also provided a shock saver gift certificate for the winner

Track Record is 17.097 and held by Shane Clanton

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire 25 Lap Qualifier #1: 1. Chris Madden, Grey Court, S.C.; 2. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, PA; 3. Rick Eckert, York, PA; 4. Ricky Weeks, Ruthenfordton, N.C.; 5. Steve Blackburn, Brown Summit, N.C.; 6. Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV; 7. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 8. Coleby Frye, Dover, Pa.; 9. David Williams, Avenue, MD; 10. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 11. Dennis Franklin, Gaffney, S.C.; 12. Doug Sanders, McAdenville, N.C.; 13. Roland Mann, Chapito, Md.; 14. Ross Robinson, Georgetown, Del.; 15. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 16. Deane Guy, Clements, MD; 17. Chris Stacy, Spotsylvania, Va.; 18. Jared Teegarden, Chesterfield, Va.; 19. Scott Cross, Centerville, MD; 20. Scott Neighbors, Cameron, N.C.; 21. Austin Hubbard, Seaford, Del.; 22. Norman Short Jr., Georgetown, Del.; 23. Craig Shuffield,

Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer 25 Lap Qualifier #2: 1. Jamie Lathroum, Mechanicsville, Md.; 2. Tim Fuller, Edwards, N.Y.; 3. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 4. D.J. Myers, Greencastle, PA; 5. Walker Arthur, Forest, Va.; 6. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 7. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, Del.; 8. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 9. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 10. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 11. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 12. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 13. Brent Robinson, Smithfield, Va.; 14. Mark Pettyjohn, Milton, Del.; 15. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 16. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 17. Donald Lingo Jr, Millsboro, Del.; 18. Ryan Hackett, LaPlatta, Md.; 19. Rob Schirmer, Ellendale, Del.; 20. Lou Littlepage, Richmond, Va.; 21. Jared Powell, Charlottesville, Va.; 22. Ron Delano, Stoystown, PA; 23. Greg Fetters, Everett, PA.

MACS FACTS: Two 25 Lap Qualifiers were held for 46 drivers from nine states including: Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

Chris ‘Smokey’ Madden drives his own Bloomquist Race Cars, Hamricks of Gaffney, Henderson Amusement, Xtreme Customs & Cycles, Century Plastics, Bloomquist Chassis Ford Fusion with power from a Cornett Thunder Racing Engine.

The field included three current or past MACS Champions (Covert, Harper, Pencil)

The feature field contained 8 previous MACS A Main winners.

The Series has had 70 different winners thus far in 210 events.

The win was Madden’s first of his career with the Series. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -16; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jeremy Miller – 11; 5) Jackie Boggs - 11; 5) Robbie Blair – 10; 6.) Lynn Geisler - 8, 7.) Davey Johnson - 7; 9.) Mike Balzano – 6; 10) Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus –5

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 12 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) - Shane Clanton
May 11 – Hesston Speedway (Hesston, PA) - Weather
May 25 – Bedford Speedway (Bedford, PA) – Jeff Rine
June 14 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) – Weather
June 21 – Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH) –Weather
July 5 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH) – Eddie Carrier Jr.
July 6 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH) – Josh Richards
August 9 – Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) – Chris Madden

The average car count per event is: 45

165 Different drivers have competed thus far this season

13 out of the top 20 in points standing were present.

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A – Jason Covert 1445 pts.
2. #46 – Doug Horton 1300 pts.
3. #14P – Jack Pencil 1210 pts.
4. #24M – Jeremy Miller 1175 pts.
4. #F1 – Coleby Frye ® 1170 pts.
7. #39 – Greg Fetters ® 1105 pts.
6. #5W – Waylon Wagner 1080 pts.
8. #56 – Russ King ® 1019 pts.
9. #5 – Chuck Clise 943 pts.
10. #21 – Matt Lux 942 pts.

AlturnaMats® “Shock the Clock” Time Trail Points presented JNJ Motorsports Media
44 - Chris Madden - 25
43A - Jason Covert - 20
24M - Jeremy Miller - 18
00H - Chuck Harper - 16
25TH - Ricky Weeks - 14
19F - Tim Fuller - 12
24 - Rick Eckert - 10
6 - Jamie Lathroum – 8
45 - Ricky Elliott - 6
70J - D.J. Myers - 4

WRISCO Aluminum Event Hard Charger presented by JNJ Motorsports Media Points
#7D – Darryl Hills - 11
#42S – Doug Sanders - 10
#119B – Jim Bernheisel - 9
#25W – David Williams – 8
#00H – Chuck Harper - 8
#46 – Doug Horton - 4
#14P – Jack Pencil - 4
#5N – Scott Neighbors - 3
#00B – Booper Bare - 2
#39 – Greg Fetters - 2
#24 – Rick Eckert - 1
#2F – Dennis Franklin - 1
#56 – Russell King - 1

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 465-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

Written and Distributed by:
Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media / Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
www.jnjmotorsports.com, www.macsracing.com

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MACS Attack Pennsylvania’s Lernerville and Hesston in August

Indiana, PA (August 5, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series looks to finish August in their home state of Pennsylvania with back-to-back events at Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway, Sarver and Ryan and Gina Lynn’s Hesston Speedway, Hesston. Friday, August 29 Gary Risch, Jr. welcomes the series to Lernerville for the Cleveland Brothers CATAPILER ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking and Repair followed by Saturday, August 30 show at the Lynn’s Hesston Speedway for the ‘Big MACS Attack IV’. The Series returns to the half-mile Hesston high banks after a year hiatus and two previous attempts in 2008. The Cleveland Brothers CAT ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking and Repair will pay $7,000 to win and will have a $32,000 total purse as the ‘Big MACS Attack IV’ event will carry a $30,000 purse and pay $5,000 to winner.

Both events will feature a full MACS program including AlturnaMATS® Time Trails presented by JNJ Motorsports Media, Heats, the Sunoco Race Fuels B Main presented by Bazell Oil, the Keizer Wheels 2nd B Main presented by Big Shot Performance, and 50 lap A-Main’s.

The Cleveland Brothers CAT ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking and Repair honors the memory of one of Lernerville’s biggest fans and loyal patron, Jim Shank. Jim was also a die hard fan of National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame member and former two time MACS Champion, Lynn Geisler. “I’m extremely touched that Lernerville General Manager Gary Risch and Jeff (Geesey) would have this event honoring my dad,” commented Jim’s son, Jason Shank. Shank continued, “This August show at Lernerville with MACS as well as the All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprints was one of my dad’s favorite events and my family and I are just tickled for all of this to work out. I need to thank Cleveland Brothers CAT, Don Gamble and Rappin’ on Racin’, Edge Racing Engines, and Trafford Corporation, JNJ Motorsports Media, and of course Potoka Trucking and Repair for stepping up to the plate to add the cream on the top of this show. Without the support of great businesses like these we couldn’t have elevated this to a $7,000 to win event,” concluded Shank

Past MACS winners at Lernerville include former MACS Champion Mike Blose (‘01); David Scott (’02); Alex Ferree (’03); and Chub Frank (’04, ’05, ’06). Mike Balzano squeezed in a victory during his championship year in 2005.

Past event winners at Hesston include Bart Hartman and Mike Balzano in ’05 and Jason Covert in ’06. The average car count for the three previous events at Hesston has been 42.

2006 and 2007 MACS Champion, Racin’ Jason Covert; the ‘02 Series Champion “Flyin’ School Teacher”, Jack Pencil; ‘07 Lernerville Champion Alex Ferree; ‘06 and ‘07 ROY titlist’s Nick Dickson and Matt Lux, Bruceton Mills, WV’s, Doug Horton; Frostburg, MD’s Chuck Clise, Lewistown, PA’s Waylon Wagner, as well as 2008 MACS ROY contenders Michael Altobelli, Jr. Thomas Baker, Ron Delano, Coleby Frye, Russell King, Donald Lingo, Jr. and Tony Lombardi are all expected to be in attendance for both events as well as many of western and central PA’s best including the likes of former Lernerville and MACS Champion’s Lynn Geisler and Mike Blose, former MACS Rookie of the Year Keith Barbara, former MACS winner’s John Flinner, David Scott, Dutch Davies, and Ron Davies and Lernerville regulars like Gary Lyle, Gregg Satterlee, Sam Stile, Chuck Kennedy, John Mollick, and Clate Copeman. Hesston will bring in a variety of racers from all over the region including drivers from western and central PA, Maryland, and possibly from as far away as Delaware.

August 29th: Lernerville’s pit gate will open at 4:00pm with grandstand gates opening at 5:00pm. Driver’s meeting will be held at 6:30 with hot laps beginning around 6:45 and Time Trials at 7:15. Racing will follow time trials at approximately 8:00pm. For more information please visit www.lernerville.com or the Series at www.macsracing.com.

August 30th, the pit gate opens at 3:00 p.m.; with the drivers meeting at 5:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with time trails slate for 6:15 p.m. Racing will immediately follow the conclusion of time trials at approximately 7:00 p.m. For more information visit the Hesston Speedway website at www.hesstonspeedway.com or the Series at www.macsracing.com.

The purse for the Cleveland Brothers CAT ‘Jim Shank Memorial’ presented by Potoka Trucking and Repair is as follows: 1. $7,000; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,000; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,100; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $850; 10. $700 11.$600; 12. $575; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500; 16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19-24. $400. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00.

The Hesston ‘Big MACS Attack IV’: 1. $5,000; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,000; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,100; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $850; 10. $700 11.$600; 12. $575; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500; 16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19-24. $400. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00.

Thanks for your continued support of the Series, host facilities, drivers and sponsors.
Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

Written and Distributed by:
Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media / Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
www.jnjmotorsportsmedia.com, www.macsracing.com

For Immediate Release:
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Mid-Atlantic Championship Series

MACS Celebrates Independence Day Weekend with Two Events at Portsmouth Raceway Park

Indiana, PA (June 20, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series will continue their jaunt through the Buckeye State with a trip to the Coleman Family’s Portsmouth Raceway Park, Portsmouth, Ohio with two separate, one day shows over the Independence Day weekend. Leading the way will be the ‘Weaver Gas and Oil Independence Day 50’ held on Friday, July 4 paying $5,000 to winner and $400 to start from the $30,000 total purse. All drivers failing to make the A Main will receive $100 for their efforts. The following day, Saturday, July 5, will be the Stars and Stripes ‘Pepsi 75’ paying a hefty $10,000 to win and $700 to start with the purse over $47,000. All drivers attempting to qualify and failing to make the A Main will receive $200.00

The ‘Weaver Gas and Oil Independence Day 50’ as well as the ‘Pepsi 75’ will both be full MACS programs featuring including AlturnaMATS® Time Trails presented by JNJ Motorsports Media, Heats, the Sunoco Race Fuels B Main presented by Bazell Oil, the Keizer Aluminum Wheels 2nd B Main presented by Big Shot Performance.

The purse for the ‘Weaver Gas and Oil Independence Day 50’ is as follows: 1. $5,000; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,000; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,150; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $850; 10. $700 11. $600; 12. $575; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500;16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19. $400; 20. $400; 21. $400; 22. $400; 23. $400; 24.$400. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00.

The purse for the Stars and Stripes ‘Pepsi 75’ will be: 1. $10,000; 2. $5,000; 3. $3,000; 4. $2,250; 5. $1,750; 6. $1,250; 7. $1,150; 8. $1,100 9. $1,075; 10. $1,050 11.$1,025; 12. $1,000; 13. $900; 14. $800; 15. $700; 16. $700; 17. $700; 18. $700; 19. $700; 20-24. $700. **All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $200.00.**

Past MACS event winners at the Coleman Family’s Portsmouth Raceway Park include Dale McDowell (’04), Scott Bloomquist (’04 & ’06), Jackie Boggs (’05 & ’07), Jim Bernheisel (’05), R.J. Conley (’05), Jeremy Miller (two-’06), Billy Drake (’06), Doug Drown (’07) and Jason Covert (’07).

“Portsmouth is one of the tracks we really enjoy visiting, indicated Jeff Geesey, Event Coordinator. I really take pleasure in working with Chuck Greenslate and Donna Rayburn; they have been doing a nice job since taking over the promotional duties at the track a couple of years ago. Boone and Joyce as well as Tim and Jenny Coleman are fantastic hosts, not only to us and the drivers but the fans as well. It is one nice facility and always provides excellent racing”, concluded Geesey.

Anticipated MACS drivers include ‘06 and ‘07 MACS Champion, Racin’ Jason Covert; ‘05 Champion “The Floodwall Flyer” Mike Balzano; 2002 Series Champion “The Flyin’ School Teacher”, Jack Pencil; ‘06 and ‘07 ROY titlist’s Nick Dickson and Matt Lux, Frostburg, MD’s Chuck Clise, Doug Horton of Bruceton Mills, WV as well as 2008 MACS ROY contenders Michael Altobelli, Jr. Thomas Baker, Ron Delano, Jr., Greg Fetters, Coleby Frye, Russell King, Donald Lingo, Jr. and Tony Lombardi are all expected to be in attendance for both events as well as many of southern Ohio’s and northern Kentucky’s best including the Bocooks, Nick and Josh; Jackie Boggs; Chris Combs; Rod, R.J. and Delmas Conley; Kenny Kristy; Josh McGuire; and Audie Swartz to name just a few.

The pit gates for both shows will open at 4 pm with the drivers meeting being held at 6 pm. Hot Laps will be track side at 6:45 pm with the AlturnaMATS Shock the Clock Time Trials presented by JNJ Motorsports Media following at 7:15 pm and racing at 8pm. For more information on the weekend at Portsmouth Raceway Park please visit www.portsraceway.com or www.macsracing.com

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

Written and Distributed by:
Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media / Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
www.jnjmotorsportsmedia.com, www.macsracing.com

For Immediate Release:
Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS)
Jason Shank: contact@jnjmotorsportsmedia.com
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Mother Nature Postpones MACS ‘Triton 50’ at Sharon Speedway

Hartford, OH (June 21, 2008) Thirty-Nine Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Late Models took time at Sharon Speedway, Hartford, OH with Bruceton Mills, WV’s Doug Horton stopping the clock at 16.973 seconds claiming fast time in the AlturnaMATS® Shock the Clock Time Trials presented by JNJ Motorsports Media.

The Sharon Speedway support divisions were trackside when a strong burst of wind and extremely dangerous lighting entered the area. Heavy rains soon followed mixing in with the other elements forcing series and track officials to postpone the event until Saturday, August 23.

The MACS Series returns to action in two weeks at the Coleman Family’s Portsmouth Raceway Park, Portsmouth, OH for two separate one-day shows on, Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. The ‘Weaver Gas and Oil Independence Day 50’ will be held on Friday, July 4 paying $5,000 to win and $400 to start out of the $30,000 total purse. All drivers not making the A Main receive $100. The following day, July 5, will the Stars and Striped ‘Pepsi 75’ paying a hefty $10,000 to win and $700 to start from the $47,000. All drivers attempting to qualify yet failing to make Saturday’s main event will receive $200 tow money. The pit gates for both shows will open at 4 pm with the drivers meeting being held at 6 pm. Hot Laps will be track side at 6:45 pm with the AlturnaMATS Shock the Clock Time Trials presented by JNJ Motorsports Media following at 7:15 pm and racing at 8 pm. For more information on the weekend at Portsmouth Raceway Park please visit www.macsracing.com

Car Count: 39
AlturnaMats ® MACS Shock the Clock Time Trials presented by JNJ Motorsports Media Time Trials:

Car # / Driver Name / Time
46 – Doug Horton 16.973
M1 – Mickey Wright 16.975
39 – Greg Fetters 17.034
12D – Doug Drown 17.098
42 – Todd Andrews 17.180
40 – Dutch Davies 17.250
79 – Mike Altobelli 17.254
5D – Alan Dellinger 17.288
56 – Russ King 17.339
71D – Ron Davies 17.420
5W – Waylon Wagner 17.442
0 – Ron Delano 17.465
43A – Jason Covert 17.472
14P – Jack Pencil 17.480
F1 – Coleby Frye 17.480
3S – David Scott 17.492
17 – Nick Dickson 17.499
3 – Tom Baker 17.503
5M – Ryan Markham 17.513
4J – John Mollick 17.578
02 – Tony Lombardi 17.664
71 – Al Brewer 17.672
5 – Chuck Clise 17.689
53 – Chris Farrell 17.744
17B – Keith Barbara 17.754
1U – Matt Urban 17.767
19W – Allan Baker 17.774
61 – George Lee 17.789
07R – Brent Rhebergen 17.859
8M – Jason Morell 17.874
94 – Mark Bellamy 17.881
4 – Alex Ferree 17.913
32T – Terry Porter 18.226
22 – Gregg Satterlee 18.337
32 – Billy Dickson 18.588
67 – Charles Supplee 19.128
38R – Corey Ruffo 20.157
16B – Ben Porter 20.736
17L – Dennis Lunger NT

MACS FACTS: Four heats were slated for 39 drivers from four states including: New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 12 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) - Shane Clanton
May 11 – Hesston Speedway (Hesston, PA) - Weather
May 25 – Bedford Speedway (Bedford, PA) – Jeff Rine
June 14 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) – Weather
June 21 – Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH) – Postponed to August 23, 2008

2008 Winners thus far: Shane Clanton, Jeff Rine

The average car count per event is: 42

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A – Jason Covert 650 pts.
2. #90 – Gary Stuhler 620 pts.
3. #24 – Rick Eckert 600 pts
4. #39 – Greg Fetters ® 590 pts.
5. #24M – Jeremy Miller 585 pts.
6. #14P – Jack Pencil 570 pts.
7. #5W – Waylon Wagner 555 pts.
8. #F1 – Coleby Frye ® 550 pts.
9. #46 – Doug Horton 545 pts.
10. #E1 – Mike Balzano 525 pts.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 465-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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June 15, 2008

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Rain Halts MACS Action at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway

Jamaica, VA (June 14, 2008) Bill Sawyer’s Immaculate Virginia Motor Speedway played host to round three of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Super Late Models for the Miss Utility Summer Sizzler II featuring the ‘Dig with Care 50’ attracting 43 drivers from six states.

The ’07, ‘28th Annual, Ernie Shelton’s USA 100TM’ Champion at the VMS speed plant, Jason Covert turned quick time of 17.928 seconds in the JNJ Motorsports Media presented, AlturnaMATS® Shock the Clock Time Trials and posted a second place finish in the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Heat Race #1 behind Gettysburg, PA’s Jeremy Miller. Roland Mann held off the hard charging Josh Richards in the American Racer Heat #2 presented by Lias Tire Racing Division.

Just as the Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley Heat #3, which is presented by Dave Poske Performance Parts, took the green, the skies, which had been darkening, filled with lightening followed by torrential rains. This extensive storm completely overcame the speedway forcing track and series officials to cancel the remainder of the scheduled events including the final two other heat races, two B-Mains and the $7,000 to-win ‘Dig with Care 50’.

The MACS will return to action next Saturday, June 21, at Sharon Speedway, Hartford, OH for the $5,000 to-win ‘Triton 50’. The pit gate opens at 3:00 p.m. and spectator gates open at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting is slated for 5:00 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. with time trails slated for 6:00 p.m. Racing will immediately follow the conclusion of time trials at approximately 7:00 p.m. For more information visit the Sharon Speedway website at www.sharonspeedway.com or the Series at www.macsracing.com.

Car Count: 43
AlturnaMats ® MACS Shock the Clock Time Trials presented by JNJ Motorsports Media Time Trials:

Car # / Driver Name / Time
43A - Jason Covert 17.928 - Approximately 100.400 mph
25 - Josh Richards 17.978
46 - Doug Horton 18.019
7D - Darryl Hills 18.029
24M - Jeremy Miller 18.037
3R - Brent Robinson 18.092
24 - Rick Eckert 18.111
87 - Walker Arthur 18.115
70J - D.J. Myers 18.262
55M - Roland Mann 18.345
79 - Mike Altobelli 18.367
25W - David Williams 18.393
6 - Jamie Lathroum 18.398
215 - Al Shawver 18.424
45 - Ricky Elliott 18.443
38S - Kenny Pettyjohn 18.464
F1 - Coleby Frye 18.519
00B - Booper Bare 18.521
17 - Nick Dickson 18.537
90 - Gary Stuhler 18.543
0 - Ron Delano 18.563
21 - Matt Lux 18.640
119 - Chad McClellan 18.662
18H - Rick Hulson 18.707
2* - Jared Powell 18.728
10 - Ryan Hackett 18.734
5 - Chuck Clise 18.744
07 - Keith Jackson 18.757
84 - Tyler Armstrong 18.773
72* - Jared Teegarden 18.898
44G - Deane Guy 18.920
56 - Russell King 18.989
02 - Tony Lombardi 19.093
22A - Donald Lingo Jr 19.177
00 - Tom Cohick 19.275
2 - Scott Richwine 19.415
37 - Brian Tavenner 19.473
5W - Waylon Wagner 19.756
21M - Matt Murphy 19.822
22S - Scott Adams 20.048
47 - Matt Quade 20.743
14P - Jack Pencil NT
39 - Greg Fetters NT

Jason Covert was awarded a $200 Gift Certificate from Alturnamats® plus a $100 Gift Certificate from Impact Graphics for being Fast Qualifier.

Bill Saywer’s Virginia Motor Speedway Track Record is 17.097 and held by Shane Clanton.

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic Heat Race #1 presented by Hoosier Tire: Jeremy Miller, Jason Covert, D.J. Meyers, Coleby Frye, Tyler Armstrong, Jamie Lathroum, Brian Tavenner, Jared Powell, Ron Delano Jr., Tony Lombardi

Lias Tire Racing Division Heat Race #2 presented by American Racer: Roland Mann, Josh Richards, Brent Robinson, Matt Lux, Donald Lingo Jr., Booper Bare, Al Shawver Jr., Ryan Hackett, Waylon Wagner, Jared Teegarden, Jack Pencil

MACS FACTS: Four heats were held for 45 drivers from six states including: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 12 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) - Shane Clanton
May 25 – Bedford Speedway (Bedford, PA) – Jeff Rine
June 14 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) - Postponed

2008 Winners thus far: Shane Clanton, Jeff Rine

The average car count per event is: 42

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #90 – Gary Stuhler 620 pts.
2. #43A – Jason Covert 600 pts.
2. #24 – Rick Eckert 600 pts.
4. #24M – Jeremy Miller 585 pts.
5. #39 – Greg Fetters ® 540 pts
6. #E1 – Mike Balzano 525 pts.
7. #14P – Jack Pencil 520 pts.
8. #5W – Waylon Wagner 505 pts.
9. #F1 – Coleby Frye ® 500 pts.
10. #46 – Doug Horton 495 pts.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 465-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

Written and Distributed by:
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Dirt Track Digest - Editor
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June 10, 2008

MACS Super Late Models Ready to Create Some Heat in Summer Sizzler This Saturday Night at Virginia Motor Speedway

Jamaica, VA - The stars of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS Late Models) are headed to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway for the first of two visits in 2008. This Saturday, June 14th the ground pounding super late models will hit the track for the Miss Utility Summer Sizzler featuring the 50-lap, $7,000 to win “Dig With Care 50”.

A host of well-known regional dirt Late Model talents are expected to compete for the $700o top prize, including defending MACS tour champ Jason Covert of York Haven, Pa., Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, Pa., Ricky Elliott of Seaford, Del., Booper Bare of Rockbridge Baths, Va., Devin Friese of Chambersburg, PA and a host of other top competitors.

Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday June 14th: Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) Late Models (50 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 laps); and the Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps). Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) Late Models will run a full MACS program including AlturnaMATS® Time Trails presented by Big Shots Performance, Heats, the Sunoco Race Fuels B Main presented by Bazell Oil, the Keizer Aluminum Wheels 2nd B Main presented by JNJ Motorsports Media, and a 50-lap, $7,000 to-win A Main paying $500 to start.

The speedway will once again provide fans with a top-flight show for very favorable ticket prices. Adult admission is only $25.00 while seniors (60+) and military are $22.00. Students 13 to 17 years old are $10.00 with children 7 to 12 years old $5.00 and children 6 and under FREE. VMS will also offer a ‘Family Pass’ that consists of two adults and two children 12 and under for only $50.00. Fans are also encouraged to visit the speedway’s website for a $2.00 off discount coupon good on an adult, senior or military ticket. Pit passes for the one day event will be $25.

Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, an ASA Track affiliate, is a ½ mile dirt oval track and located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA in Jamaica, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.

To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2008 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223

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Trips to Virginia and Ohio On Tap Next For MACS In June

Indiana, PA (June 5, 2008) With two events now in the books, two first time winners have sat in victory lane, and Greencastle, PA’s Gary Stuhler is at the a top of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series point standings as the series treks south on Saturday,
June 14 to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamaica, VA. This event is dubbed the ‘Miss Utility Summer Sizzler featuring the Dig with Care 50’ paying $7,000 to the winner from the $39,000 purse. Then the following Saturday, June 21 the tour returns to Sharon Speedway, Hartford, OH for the first time since 2006 for the second annual ‘Triton 50’ paying $5,000 to-win. These two events combined boast a healthy $69,000 total purse!

The ‘Miss Utility Summer Sizzler featuring the Dig with Care 50’ at Bill Sawyer’s immaculate, ½ mile, Virginia Motor Speedway features a $39,000 purse with a full MACS program including AlturnaMATS® Time Trails presented by Big Shots Performance, Heats, the Sunoco Race Fuels B Main presented by Bazell Oil, the Keizer Aluminum Wheels 2nd B Main presented by JNJ Motorsports Media, and a 50-lap, $7,000 to-win A Main paying $500 to start.

“Virginia (Motor Speedway) is one of my favorite places to go,” expounded back to back and defending MACS champion Jason Covert who currently sits second in 2008 championship standings. “We have really found something we like at that place and when I see VMS coming up on our schedule, we all (Barry Klinedinst Motorsports) get very excited. I won my very first $10,000 to-win show there last year, (Ernie Shelton’s Annual USA 100) so that place will always be special to me.”

The total purse for the ‘Miss Utility Summer Sizzler featuring the Dig with Care 50’ at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is: $7,000; 2. $4,000; 3. $2,500; 4. $2,000; 5. $1,500; 6. $1,250; 7 $1,075; 8. $1,050 9. $1,025; 10. $1,000 11. $900; 12. $800; 13. $700; 14. $650; 15. $600; 16. $550; 17. $525; 18. $515; 19. $510; 20. $500; 21. $500; $500; 22. $500; 23. $500; 24.$500. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $150.00.

Past MACS event winners at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway include Todd Andrews ’01; Booper Bare ’02 and ’05; Jeremy Miller ’04, ’05 and ’06, Steve Lucas and Davey Johnson ’04, and Jason Covert ‘07.

The next weekend Saturday, June 21, the Series travels to one of Ohio’s show places, Sharon Speedway, for the second annual “Triton 50” paying $5,000 to-win and $400 to start. “Since taking over the speedway several years ago the new ownership, anchored by Dave Blaney, has made significant improvements every year to this historical speed plant; it is one of the premiere facilities not only in Ohio but the Untied States”, stated Jeff Geesey, Series Event Coordinator.

“MACS have had some fantastic events at the speedway over the years and the last two certainly were real barn burners with exciting finishes. The MACS troops really enjoy going to Sharon and we are certainly glad to be back again in ’08, indicated Geesey.

Previous MACS winners at Sharon Speedway include Todd Andrews ’97; Scott Haus ’00; Chub Frank ’05; and Robbie Blair ‘06.

Sharon Speedway’s ‘Triton 50’ will also be a full MACS program with a $30,000 purse. The purse for the ‘Triton 50’ is as follows: 1. $5,000; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,000; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,150; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $850; 10. $700 11. $600; 12. $575; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500;16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19. $400; 20. $400; 21. $400; 22. $400; 23. $400; 24.$400. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00.

Anticipated MACS drivers include ‘06 and ‘07 MACS Champion, Racin’ Jason Covert; ‘05 Champion “The Floodwall Flyer” Mike Balzano; 2002 Series Champion “The Flyin’ School Teacher”, Jack Pencil; ‘06 and ‘07 ROY titlist’s Nick Dickson and Matt Lux, Frostburg, MD’s Chuck Clise, Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV as well as 2008 MACS ROY contenders Michael Altobelli, Jr. Thomas Baker, Ron Delano, Jr., Greg Fetters, Coleby Frye, Russell King, Donald Lingo, Jr. and Tony Lombardi are all expected to be in attendance for both events as well as many of Maryland and Virginia’s best at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and numerous Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and New York drivers for the ‘Triton 50’ at Sharon Speedway.

The pit gate opens at 2:00 p.m. for the ‘Miss Utility Summer Sizzler featuring the Dig with Care 50’ at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 14th with the drivers meeting at 5:00 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with time trails slated for 6:30 p.m. Racing will immediately follow the conclusion of time trials at approximately 7:30 p.m. For more information visit the Virginia Motor Speedway website at www.vamotorspeedway.com or the Series at www.macsracing.com.

At Sharon Speedway on Saturday, June 21 the pit gate opens at 3:00 p.m. and spectator gates open at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting is slated for 5:00 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. with time trails slated for 6:00 p.m. Racing will immediately follow the conclusion of time trials at approximately 7:00 p.m. For more information visit the Sharon Speedway website at www.sharonspeedway.com or the Series at www.macsracing.com.

Thanks for your continued support of the Series, host facilities, drivers and sponsors.
Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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Jeff Rine Puts Exclamation Point On MACS ‘TC Warehouse Late Model Spring Championship’ at Bedford Speedway

Bedford, PA (May 26, 2008) It’s been a long time coming for Danville, PA’s Jeff Rine to claim his career first MACS victory worth $5,000 in the “TC Warehouse Late Model Spring Championship’ at the Keifer Motorsport promoted Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA. Rine has been close to winning a Mid-Atlantic Championship Series event on numerous occasions, but on this night, he was not to be denied as he lead all 50 laps.

World of Outlaws Late Model Series standout Rick Eckert and Rine led the anxious 26-car starting field to green with Eckert gaining a slight advantage as the thundering field barreled out of turn two. Eckert’s lead was negated though as Randy Burkholder’s mount spun to a stop in turn three. Rick and Jeff again brought the pack out of turn four with Rine finally gaining the upper-hand after a drag down the back chute with Eckert.

Rine stretched his lead to over ten car length’s by the seventh circuit but that is when Eckert and his C.J. Rayburn Chassis found a line that would close the gap by lap 10. As Eckert closed on the leader, Rine closed in on lapped traffic.

By lap 12, Rine was dealing with lapped traffic as ‘Scrub’ patiently waited for an opportunity to shuffle the leader to second. The lead duo methodically worked their way through traffic while third and fourth place contestants, reigning MACS Champion, Jason Covert and Gary Stuhler slowly inched their way closer.

Eckert looked both inside and outside of Rine but couldn’t find an opening big enough to make his move on the leader. Rick’s assault was slowed on lap 22 for 2008 AlturnaMATS® Rookie of the Year candidate Ron Delano Jr. came to a halt in turn four.

During the ensuing Delaware style restart, Covert blew by Eckert into second, but that effort was thwarted by a spin for Steve Everhart. Rine again brought the field down for the green and once again Covert vaulted into second. Eckert then uncharacteristically pushed up track in turn two letting Stuhler slide by into third. Stuhler then turned up the wick on Covert for second. Jason and Gary battled side-by-side through turns three and four with Stuhler taking the position away.

Just as the leaders passed the start finish line, Bo Feathers, Scott LeBarron, Doug Horton, and Jack Pencil all got together coming out of the fourth corner to bring out the third caution. The single-file restart had Rine pulling Covert, Stuhler, Eckert and 12th place starter Scott Haus to the green. Haus used the high line to get around Eckert for fourth and carried his momentum down the long Bedford Speedway backstretch to get along side of Covert for third. Covert was able to fend off Haus challenges for the position as Eckert blasted underneath Haus. Eckert, just like Haus, used his momentum to snag fourth while pulling to Covert’s door panel for third. Eckert finally had the set-up he wanted, making the pass relegating Covert to fourth just as another AlturnaMATS Rookie of the Year contender, Mike Altobelli Jr. spun in turn two.

With 28 laps in, it was still Rine leading the way over the ‘The Beast of the East’, Gary Stuhler, Eckert, Haus and Covert rounding out the top five. As racing resumed, Rine and Stuhler stayed out front leaving Haus and Eckert t battle for third. Eckert eventually scored the position and pulled away from Haus as Covert maneuvered his way back around Haus to re-claim fourth. On lap 36 the final caution flag flew for D.J. Troutman who spun his mount in turn four.

At this juncture, Rine appeared untouchable as he started to slightly pull away from Stuhler and the field. Haus, had expended his tire coming through the field and continued to fade as Steve Everhart recovered from his lap 22 spin to move into the fifth.

Stuhler stayed glued to Rine for the remained 12 laps but was never close enough to mount a serious charge for the win. Rine, fist held high as he took the checkers, scored his first MACS career win. Rine was closely followed by Stuhler, Eckert, Covert, and Everhart. Haus held on for sixth over 2008 AlturnaMATS® Rookie of the Year contenders Greg Fetters and Coleby Frye, Jeff Miller, and Jeremy Miller rounded out the top ten.

Event Recap:
MACS Late Models at Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA, May 25, 2008
Event title: ‘TC Warehouse Late Model Spring Championship’
Finish / Start / Car # / Driver Name / Payoff
1. (2) #92 – Jeff Rine - $5,000.00
2. (5) #90 – Gary Stuhler - $3,000.00
3. (1) #24 – Rick Eckert - $2,000.00
4. (4) #43A – Jason Covert - $1,500.00
5. (18) #15E – Steve Everhart - $1,250.00
6. (12) #33 – Scott Haus - $1,110.00
7. (3) #39 – Greg Fetters® - $1,050.00
8. (8) #F1 – Coleby Frye® - $1,000.00
9. (6) #57 – Jeff Miller - $850.00
10. (11) #24M – Jeremy Miller - $700.00
11. (16) #21D – Dan Stone - $600.00
12. (14) #83R – Scott Rhodes - $575.00
13. (20) #E1 – Mike Balzano - $550.00
14. (10) #8L – Scott LeBarron - $525.00
15. (21) #14P – Jack Pencil - $500.00
16. (13) #77 – Randy Burkholder - $475.00
17. (24) #5W – Waylon Wagner - $450.00
18. (7) #0 – Ron Delano, Jr.® - $425.00
19. (15) #151 – D.J. Troutman - $400.00
20. (17) #79 – Mike Altobelli, Jr.® - $400.00
21. (22) #D1 – Bo Feathers - $400.00
22. (9) #46- Doug Horton - $400.00
23. (21) #21 – Matt Lux - $400.00
24. (25) #17 – Nick Dickson - $400.00
25. (26) #17J – Wayne Johnson - $400.00
26. (19) #55 – Brian Booze - $400.00

Car Count: 45
Time of the Event: 39 Minutes: 56 Seconds
Caution Laps: Complete, 22 (2), 24, 28, 36,
Lead Changes: 1
Lap Leaders: 1-50 Rine
Red Flags: 0
Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver: Doug Horton $100 Gift Certificate:

2008 MACS Shock the Clock Time Trials presented by AlturnaMats ®
Time Trials:

Car # / Driver Name / Time
22A - Donald Lingo, Jr. 20.336
F1 - Coleby Frye 20.588
24 - Rick Eckert 20.667
E1 - Mike Balzano 20.694
90 - Gary Stuhler 20.698
14P - Jack Pencil 20.701
39 - Greg Fetters 20.710
57 - Jeff Miller 20.714
5K - Kirk Ryan, Jr. 20.724
L8 - Norman Short Jr. 20.728
92 - Jeff Rine 20.742
43A - Jason Covert 20.811
0 - Ron Delano 20.824
46 - Doug Horton 20.829
17 - Nick Dickson 20.849
15E - Steven Everhart 20.858
8L - Scott LeBarron 20.886
8A - Alan Sagi 20.901
151 - D.J. Troutman 20.945
D1 - Bo Feathers 21.069
55 - Brian Booze 21.073
83R - Scott Rhodes 21.084
5 - Chuck Clise 21.128
33 - Scott Haus 21.164
77 - Randy Burkholder 21.195
24M - Jeremy Miller 21.234
21 - Matt Lux 21.267
17J - Wayne Johnson 21.306
56 - Russell King 21.320
M1 - Andy Martz 21.336
02 - Tony Lombardi 21.410
21D - Dan Stone 21.433
31J - TJ Wright 21.476
20 - Shaun Claar 21.485
79 - Mike Altobelli 21.552
W1 - Chris Harr 21.562
49Z - Eric Zembower 21.671
06 - Mike Lupfer 21.747
43 - Thomas Decker, Jr. 22.067
15X - Shane Beegle 22.082
5W - Waylon Wagner 22.146
03 - Doug Ishler 22.432
25S - Derek Sala 22.856
46S - Matt Sala 23.039
3 - Tom Baker NT

Donald Lingo Jr. was awarded a $200 Gift Certificate from Alturnamats® plus a $100 Gift Certificate from Impact Graphics for being Fast Qualifier.

Bedford Speedway Track Record is 19.961 and held by Steve Francis.

Bazell Fuels presents the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main : 1. Mike Altobelli, Saxton, PA; 2. Brian Booze, Marion, Pa.; 3. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 4. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 5. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 6. Kirk Ryan, Jr., Lewisberry, Pa.; 7. Tony Lombardi, Warren, OH; 8. TJ Wright, Imler, Pa.; 9. Thomas Decker, Jr., Tyrone, PA; 10. Derek Sala, Davidsville, Pa.; 11. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 12. Donald Lingo, Jr., Millsboro, Del.; 13. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 14. Eric Zembower, Bedford, PA; 15. Tom Baker, Massillon, OH.

JNJ Motorsports Media presents the Keizer Wheels 2nd B Main : B-Main 02 -- 1. Steven Everhart, Hollidaysburg, PA; 2. Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, WV; 3. Bo Feathers, Winchester, VA; 4. Alan Sagi, Hagerstown, MD; 5. Andy Martz, Bedford, Pa.; 6. Wayne Johnson, Hancock, MD; 7. Shaun Claar, Imler, Pa.; 8. Mike Lupfer, Shermansdale, PA; 9. Chris Harr, Imler, PA; 10. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 11. Norman Short Jr., Georgetown, Del.; 12. Doug Ishler, Port Matilda, PA; 13. Matt Sala, Davidsville, Pa.; 14. Shane Beegle, Everett, PA.

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire Heat Race #1: 1. Gary Stuhler, Greencastle, PA; 2. Ron Delano, Stoystown, PA; 3. Scott LeBarron, Dover, Pa.; 4. Randy Burkholder, Chambersburg, Pa.; 5. Brian Booze, Marion, Pa.; 6. Eric Zembower, Bedford, PA; 7. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 8. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 9. Donald Lingo, Jr., Millsboro, Del.; 10. TJ Wright, Imler, Pa.; 11. Tom Baker, Massillon, OH; 12. Kirk Ryan, Jr., Lewisberry, Pa..

Dave Poske Performance Parts presents the Rocket Chassis Heat Race #2: 1. Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV; 2. Coleby Frye, Dover, Pa.; 3. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, PA; 4. Scott Rhodes, Somerset, PA; 5. Andy Martz, Bedford, Pa.; 6. Shaun Claar, Imler, Pa.; 7. Norman Short Jr., Georgetown, Del.; 8. Mike Lupfer, Shermansdale, PA; 9. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 10. Doug Ishler, Port Matilda, PA; 11. Alan Sagi, Hagerstown, MD.

Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer Heat Race #3: 1. Jeff Rine, Danville, PA; 2. Greg Fetters, Everett, PA; 3. Rick Eckert, York, PA; 4. D.J. Troutman, Hyndman, PA; 5. Mike Altobelli, Saxton, PA; 6. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 7. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 8. Tony Lombardi, Warren, OH; 9. Thomas Decker, Jr., Tyrone, PA; 10. Derek Sala, Davidsville, Pa.; 11. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa..

Bert Transmissions presents the ATL Fuel Cells Heat Race #4: 1. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 2. Jeff Miller, Huntington, PA; 3. Scott Haus, Hamburg, PA; 4. Dan Stone,
Thompson, PA; 5. Steven Everhart, Hollidaysburg, PA; 6. Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, WV; 7. Chris Harr, Imler, PA; 8. Bo Feathers, Winchester, VA; 9. Wayne Johnson, Hancock, MD; 10. Matt Sala, Davidsville, Pa.; 11. Shane Beegle, Everett, PA.

MACS FACTS: Four heats were held for 45 drivers from six states including: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Rine drives the Elbin Racing owned Metzler Auto Truck and Trailer / Jeff’s Auto Body & Recycling Center / R.L. Insulation & Abatement, Hershey Engines powered Rocket Chassis GTO that bears Genesis Shocks and mounted with American Racer Tires.

The field included three current or past MACS Champions.

The feature field contained 10 previous MACS A-Main winners.

The Series has had 67 different winners thus far in 205 events.

The win was Rine’s first Career win with the series. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -16; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jeremy Miller – 11; 5) Jackie Boggs - 11; 5) Robbie Blair – 10; 6.) Lynn Geisler - 8, 7.) Davey Johnson - 7; 9.) Mike Balzano – 6; 10) Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus –5

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 12 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) - Shane Clanton
May 25 – Bedford Speedway (Bedford, PA) – Jeff Rine

2008 Winners thus far: Shane Clanton, Jeff Rine

The average car count per event is: 43

61 Different drivers have competed thus far this season.

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #90 – Gary Stuhler 570 pts.
2. #43A – Jason Covert 550 pts.
2. #24 – Rick Eckert 550 pts.
4. #24M – Jeremy Miller 535 pts.
5. #E1 – Mike Balzano 525 pts.
6. #39 – Greg Fetters ® 490 pts.
7. #14P – Jack Pencil 470 pts.
8. #15E – Steve Everhart 460 pts.
9. #5W – Waylon Wagner 455 pts.
10. #F1 – Coleby Frye ® 450 pts.

AlturnaMats® “Shock the Clock” Time Trail Points
#22A – Donald Lingo, Jr. ® - 25
#F1 – Coleby Frye ® - 20
#24 – Rick Eckert - 18
#E1 – Mike Balzano - 16
#90 – Gary Stuhler - 14
#14P – Jack Pencil - 12
#39 – Greg Fetters - 10
#57 – Jeff Miller - 8
#5K – Kirk Ryan Jr. – 6
#L8 – Norman Short Jr. - 4

WRISCO Aluminum Event Hard Charger Points
#15E – Steve Everhart – 13
#E1 – Mike Balzano - 7
#5W – Waylon Wagner - 7
#33 – Scott Haus - 6
#14P – Jack Pencil - 6
#21D – Dan Stone - 5
#90 – Gary Stuhler – 3
#83R – Scott Rhodes – 2
#92 – Jeff Rine – 1
#24M – Jeremy Miller – 1
#D1 – Bo Feathers – 1
#17 – Nick Dickson – 1
#17J – Wayne Johnson - 1

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
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Weather Again Postpones MACS ‘Ice Buster 50’ at Hesston Speedway

Indiana, PA (May 10, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series sanctioned ‘Ice Buster 50’ at Ryan & Gina Lynn’s Hesston Speedway, Hesston, PA has again been postponed for the second consecutive time. The root causes for the postponement are overly saturated grounds, from three days of rain, as well as a very unfavorable Sunday late afternoon and evening forecast including an 80-90% chance of shower and thunderstorms. With all of these circumstances, it forced series and track officials to make the call early Saturday afternoon to postpone the show. The ‘Ice Buster 50’ will be rescheduled in either mid-June or July with an announcement forthcoming next week once a decision has been made and the date confirmed.

The next series event will be Sunday, May 25th at the Keifer Motorsports promoted Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA. The ‘Late Model Spring Championship’ will carry a quality $30,000 purse paying $5,000 to the winner and $400 to-start.

The purse for the “Late Model Spring Championship 50”: 1. $5,000; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,000; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,100; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $850; 10. $700 11.$600; 12. $575; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500; 16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19-24. $400. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00

The pits gates for the ‘Late Model Spring Championship’ will open at 3:00 p.m. with the drivers meeting at 5:00 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with time trails slated for 6:15 p.m. Racing will immediately at the conclusion of time trials. The rain date for the ‘Late Model Spring Championship’ is slated for Monday, May 26th. For more information visit the Bedford Speedway website at www.bedfordspeedway.com or the Series at www.macsracing.com.

Thanks for your continued support of the Series, host facilities, drivers and sponsors.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

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Shane Clanton Bags Career First MACS Win at ‘The Rock’!

Cumberland, MD (April 12, 2008) It’s not very often a racer will win their first race they have entered with a series but that is exactly what Locust Grove, GA’s Shane Clanton did as he captured the $5,000 top prize at Rick and Ernie Jones, Oval Tack Promotions at “The Rock” Allegany County Speedway, during the MACS sanctioned Western Maryland Open 50”. Clanton preserved the victory by holding off a hard charging Billy Decker as well as late race surges from Tim Fuller, Mike Balzano, and Chub Frank.

Clanton and Decker brought the star-studded 24 car field to green with Clanton seizing the lead. Shane built a commanding margin despite two early cautions. The first appeared on lap four for the #F1 of 2008 AlturnaMATS® MACS Rookie of the Year contender, Coleby Frye while the second four quick circuits later for Doug Horton.

Shane continued to lead the event as the 2005 MACS champion Mike Balzano battled with the 2007 Dirt Track World Championship winner Chub Frank for third. ‘ChubZilla’ was able to slip under ‘Blazo’ on lap 13 as Clanton began to catch the tail of the field for the first time.

Clanton, also known as ‘Coconut’, was working his way through traffic, with Decker closing the gap. Billy was poised for the pass but his effort was thwarted because the fourth caution flew on lap 21 for series regular Chuck Clise.

Restarts were Shane’s forte as he pulled away from the field during all previous restarts; however, this time Billy stayed glued to his rear deck-lid. The pair stretched their margin over the field as they once again caught lapped traffic. This time Decker used patience and poise to make his move on the race leader. Shane got caught up with a lapped car coming out of turn four which opened the door for Billy. Decker dove hard to the bottom taking the lead on lap 37. Now Decker had the lead only to have his pace slowed by lapped traffic. On the next circuit Decker’s misfortune turned into Clanton’s fortune as he passed Decker back for the top spot.

Decker stayed with Clanton as the action heated up behind the lead duo. Balzano fought back past Frank for third as Chub began slowing bringing out fifth and final caution for a right rear flat on lap 42.

Shane regained his restart ‘magic’ on the final restart and kept Decker at bay for the final eight revolutions collecting his first career MACS victory and the $5,000 top prize. Clanton was followed by Decker; Tim Fuller, who got by Balzano during the final restart to finish third; Balzano; and Jeremy Miller in fifth. The next tier of drivers was led by Gary Stuhler in sixth; Shannon Babb; two-time and defending MACS Champion Jason Covert; Rick Eckert; and Rick Elliott rounded out the top ten.

Event Recap:
MACS Late Models at ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway, April 12, 2008
Event title: ‘Western Maryland Open 50’
Finish / Start / Car # / Driver Name / Payoff
1. (2) #25C – Shane Clanton - $5,000.00
2. (1) #91 – Billy Decker - $3,000.00
3. (5) #19F – Tim Fuller - $2,000.00
4. (4) #E1 – Mike Balzano - $1,500.00
5. (3) #24M – Jeremy Miller - $1,250.00
6. (7) #90 – Gary Stuhler - $1,110.00
7. (12) #18B – Shannon Babb - $1,050.00
8. (9) #43A – Jason Covert - $1,000.00
9. (14) #24 – Rick Eckert - $850.00
10. (15) #45 – Ricky Elliott - $700.00
11. (18) #46 – Doug Horton - $600.00
12. (6) #1* - Chub Frank - $575.00
13. (13) 14P – Jack Pencil - $550.00
14. (11) #5W – Waylon Wagner- $525.00
15. (23) #21 – Matt Lux - $500.00
16. (24) #5 – Chuck Clise - $475.00
17. (8) #39 – Greg Fetters ® - $450.00
18. (17) #00H – Chuck Harper - $425.00
19. (19) #17B – Keith Barbara - $400.00
20. (20) #4 – Alex Ferree - $400.00
21. (16) #77 – Randy Burkholder - $400.00
22. (21) #W1 – Chris Harr - $400.00
23. (10) #79 – Mike Altobelli®- $400.00
24. (22) #F1 – Coleby Frye® - $400.00

Car Count: 40
Time of the Event: 38 min, 14 seconds
Caution Laps: 4, 8 (2), 21, 42
Lead Changes: 3
Lap Leaders: 1-36 Clanton, 37 Decker, 38-50 Clanton
Red Flags: 0
Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver: Mike Altobelli - $100 Gift Certificate

Sue Stevenson Photography presents the AlturnaMats ® “Shock the Clock” MACS
Time Trials:

Car # / Driver Name / Time
90 - Gary Stuhler 20.082
24M - Jeremy Miller 20.260
25C - Shane Clanton 20.286
E1 - Mike Balzano 20.295
91 - Billy Decker 20.298
19F - Tim Fuller 20.323
39 - Greg Fetters 20.398
1* - Chub Frank 20.414
43A - Jason Covert 20.415
79 - Mike Altobelli 20.487
45 - Ricky Elliott 20.499
15E - Steven Everhart 20.605
18B - Shannon Babb 20.669
24 - Rick Eckert 20.694
7T - Dave Troutman 20.777
5W - Waylon Wagner 20.790
W1 - Chris Harr 20.807
31G - Bob Gordon 20.837
14P - Jack Pencil 20.918
07 - Keith Jackson 20.990
00H - Chuck Harper 21.002
4 - Alex Ferree 21.005
0 - Ron Delano 21.015
77 - Randy Burkholder 21.027
46 - Doug Horton 21.055
F1 - Coleby Frye 21.073
74 - Shawn Poling 21.107
15X - Shane Beegle 21.240
17B - Keith Barbara 21.275
22 - Gregg Satterlee 21.395
22A - Donald Lingo, Jr. 21.400
21 - Matt Lux 21.465
02 - Tony Lombardi 21.641
56 - Russell King 21.650
62 - Andy Bond 21.867
5 - Chuck Clise 21.884
66 - Albert Shawver 21.960
43 - Thomas Decker, Jr. 22.908
3 - Tom Baker 22.982
17 - Nick Dickson NT

Gary Stuhler was awarded a $200 Gift Certificate from AlturnaMATS® plus a $100 Gift Certificate from Impact Graphics for being Fast Qualifier.

’The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway Track Record is 18.987 and held by Jackie Boggs.

Bazell Fuels presents the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main: 1. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 2. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 3. Chris Harr, Imler, PA; 4. Andy Bond, Coolville, OH; 5. Donald Lingo Jr, Millsboro, Del.; 6. Albert Shawver, Falling Waters, W. Va.; 7. Tony Lombardi, Warren, OH; 8. Thomas Decker, Jr., Tyrone, PA; 9. Shawn Poling, Elkins, WV, ; 10. Tom Baker, Massillon, OH; 11. Ron Delano, Stoystown, PA.

Big Shot Performance presents the Keizer Wheels 2nd B Main : B-Main 02 -- 1. Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV; 2. Alex Ferree, Saxonburg, PA; 3. Coleby Frye, Dover, Pa.; 4. Steven Everhart, Hollidaysburg, PA; 5. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 6. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 7. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 8. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 9. Gregg Satterlee, Rochester Mills, Pa.; 10. Bob Gordon, Keyser, WV; 11. Dave Troutman, Hyndman, PA; 12. Shane Beegle, Everett, PA; 13. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa..

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire Heat Race #1: 1. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 2. Gary Stuhler, Greencastle, PA; 3. Shannon Babb, Moweque, IL; 4. Billy Decker, Sidney, N.Y.; 5. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 6. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 7. Chris Harr, Imler, PA; 8. Tony Lombardi, Warren, OH; 9. Albert Shawver, Falling Waters, W. Va..

Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer Heat Race #3: 1. Tim Fuller, Edwards, N.Y.; 2. Mike Altobelli, Saxton, PA; 3. Jeremy Miller, Gettysburg, PA; 4. Rick Eckert, York, PA; 5. Alex Ferree, Saxonburg, PA; 6. Coleby Frye, Dover, Pa.; 7. Bob Gordon, Keyser, WV; 8. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 9. Gregg Satterlee, Rochester Mills, Pa.; 10. Thomas Decker, Jr., Tyrone, PA.

Dave Poske Performance Parts presents the Rocket Chassis Heat Race #2:1. Shane Clanton, Locust Grove, Ga.; 2. Greg Fetters, Everett, PA; 3. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 4. Ricky Elliott, Seaford, Del.; 5. Donald Lingo Jr, Millsboro, Del.; 6. Andy Bond, Coolville, OH; 7. Shawn Poling, Elkins, WV, ; 8. Tom Baker, Massillon, OH; 9. Ron Delano, Stoystown, PA; 10. Dave Troutman, Hyndman, PA.

Bert Transmissions presents the ATL Fuel Cells Heat Race #4: 1. Chub Frank, Bear Lake, PA; 2. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 3. Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, WV; 4. Randy Burkholder, Chambersburg, Pa.; 5. Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV; 6. Steven Everhart, Hollidaysburg, PA; 7. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 8. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 9. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 10. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 11. Shane Beegle, Everett, PA.

MACS FACTS:
Four heats were held for 40 drivers from eight states including: Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.

Clanton drives the Ronnie Dobbins owned RSD Enterprises, Rocket GTO powered by a Custom Race Engine bearing Ohlins Shocks and mounted with Hoosier Race Tires. His other major marketing partners are SAE Parts, Stevens Plumbing and Mechanical Inc

The field included four current or past MACS Champions. Jack Pencil (O2) Chuck Harper (03), Mike Balzano (O5) and Jason Cover (06-07)

The feature field contained 10 previous MACS A Main winners.

The Series has had 66 different winners thus far in 202 events.

The win was Clanton’s first Career win with the series. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -16; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jeremy Miller – 11; 5) Jackie Boggs - 11; 5) Robbie Blair – 10; 6.) Lynn Geisler - 8, 7.) Davey Johnson - 7; 9.) Mike Balzano – 6; 10) Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus –5

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 12 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) - Shane Clanton

2008 Winners thus far: Shane Clanton

The average car count per event is: 40

40 Different drivers have competed thus far this season.

2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #25C – Shane Clanton 300
2. #91 – Billy Decker 295
3. #19F – Tim Fuller 290
4. #E1 – Mike Balzano 285
5. #24M – Jeremy Miller 280
6. #90 – Gary Stuhler 275
7. #18B – Shannon Babb 270
8. #43A – Jason Covert 265
9. #24 – Rick Eckert 260
10. #45 – Ricky Elliott 255

AlturnaMats® “Shock the Clock” Time Trail Points presented Sue Stevenson Photography
#90 – Gary Stuhler - 25
#24M – Jeremy Miller - 20
#25C – Shane Clanton - 18
#E1 – Mike Balzano - 16
#91 – Billy Decker - 14
#19F – Tim Fuller - 12
#39 – Greg Fetters - 10
#1* - Chub Frank - 8
#43A – Jason Covert – 6
#79 – Mike Altobelli® - 4

WRISCO Aluminum Event Hard Charger presented by JNJ Motorsports Media Points
#21 – Matt Lux – 8
#5 – Chuck Clise - 8
#46 - Doug Horton - 7
#18B – Shannon Babb - 5
#24 – Rick Eckert - 5
#45 – Ricky Elliott - 5
#19F – Tim Fuller – 2
#25C – Shane Clanton – 1
#90 – Gary Stuhler – 1
#43A – Jason Covert – 1

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 465-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
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MACS ‘Ice Buster 50’ at Hesston Speedway Postponed Until Sunday, May 11th

Indiana, PA (April 10, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series’ sanctioned ‘Ice Buster 50’ at Ryan & Gina Lynn’s Hesston Speedway has been postponed until Sunday, May 11th for extremely wet conditions at the Hesston, PA high-banked 3/8 mile.

“We did not want to have to make this decision but the grounds here are very wet and very soft,” said Hesston Speedway Promoter Ryan Lynn. “With the fuel costs on the rise we felt it was in everyone’s best interest to postpone the event until May when we will have a better chance of getting the track in the condition it needs to be in for a premier event like this. With the weather being the way it has, we haven’t been able to get on the track yet and a lot of our equipment is stuck in the infield,” concluded Lynn.

MACS Public Relations Director Jeff Geesey agreed with the decision, “Although we were expecting a spectacular field of cars, the fact that there is a little more inclement weather on the way later this week and the track crew has not been able to get on the speedway, it makes sense to hold off until the rescheduled date of Sunday, May 11th to run this much anticipated event.” concluded Geesey.

The Series will open their season on Saturday, April 12, at Rick and Ernie Jones, Oval Track Promotions, Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD for the ‘Western Maryland Open 50’. The event will carry a $30,000 purse and will pay $5,000 to the winner.

The slate of committed MACS regulars arriving at the opener at Cumberland include 2006 and 2007 MACS Champion, Racin’ Jason Covert; 2005 MACS Champion the “Floodwall Flyer”, Mike Balzano; 2002 Series Champion “Flyin’ School Teacher”, Jack Pencil; 2007 Lernerville Speedway Champion Alex Ferree; 2006 and 2007 ROY titlist Nick Dickson and Matt Lux, Frostburg, MD’s Chuck Clise, as well as 2008 MACS ROY contenders Michael Altobelli, Jr. Thomas Baker, Ron Delano, Greg Fetters, Coleby Frye, Russell King, Donald Lingo, Jr. and Tony Lombardi.

Past Series MACS winners at “The Rock” include: Jason Covert and Rick Elliott ‘07; Gary Stuhler, Steve Shaver, and Rick Elliott in 2006; Steve Francis during the inaugural season of the “Big Kahuna” in ‘01; Bo Feathers (‘00); as well as Gary Stuhler in 1998. The lone 2005 appearance was rained out and unable to be rescheduled. The average car count in the three events presented was 47 cars.

April 12, the pit gate at Cumberland opens at 2:00 p.m., with the drivers meeting at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. with time trails slated for 5:45 p.m. Racing will immediately follow the conclusion of time trials at approximately 6:30 p.m. For more information contact the “The Rocks’ web address is www.therockspeedway.com. or the Series at http://www.macsracing.com.

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Matt Lux Set to Open MACS Campaign at ‘The Rock’ and Hesston!

Franklin, PA (April 8, 2008) The 2007 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) Rookie of the Year Matt Lux and his M3 Motorsports, Inc. race team made their first appearance of 2008 at the $10,000 to win, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned ‘Indiana Icebreaker’ at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN on March 29th.

Matt finished eighth in the third heat race of the evening before running into trouble in his B-Main and having to pull his AlturnaMATS® / EquipmentWorld Magazine / DICA / Maloney Tool & Mold / Wedge Motorsports Cornett powered Rocket Chassis #21 pit side with a 20th place finish.

Lux and the M3 Motorsports Inc. race team will travel south to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, PA. on Friday, April 11th to help open their 40th Anniversary season and then kick off the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series campaign with two $5,000 to win shows at ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland, MD and Hesston Speedway in Hesston, PA on Saturday and Sunday, April 13th-14th. Matt will then head back to Lernerville Speedway on Tuesday, April 15th for the $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned ‘Showdown in Sarvertown’.

For more information on these events please visit www.lernerville.com, www.therockspeedway.com, www.hesstonspeedway.com, www.macsracing.com, or www.worldofoutlaws.com.

For more information on Matt Lux and M3 Motorsports, Inc. visit their website www.mattlux21.com

Matt Lux and M3 Motorsports, Inc. would like to their supporters for the 2008 season: AlturnaMATS®, EquipmentWorld Magazine, DICA, Maloney Tool & Mold, Wedge Motorsports, Hilltop Beverage, Fame RV Center, JNJ Motorsports Media, Rocket Chassis, Cornett Lightning Racing Engines, American Racer, Simpson Race Products, Fluidyne.

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Jason Covert Collects Top-Five, Opens MACS Season This Weekend!

York Haven, PA (April 8, 2007) Barry Klinedinst Motorsports and the Back-to-Back (2006/2007) Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) Champion Jason Covert would like to welcome new sponsors to the team for the 2008 season. VP Racing Fuels, Ohlins Shocks, and Port City Racing have all joined forces with Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Motorsports for 2008. “We are very proud to be associated with these company’s,” Covert commented. “We welcome these businesses with open arms and hope we can have continued success not only for them but for all of our sponsor’s that have supported us throughout the years. We appreciate and thank all of them for everything they have done for us.”

Jason kicked off his 2008 season at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA Friday, March 28. Covert picked up a heat race win before finishing fourth in the 25-lap feature behind race winner Andy Anderson, Gary Stuhler, and J.T. Spence. “We had a good car but we weren’t as good as we should have been,” Jason said via telephone.

This upcoming weekend the BK Motorsports team will be in action at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway on Friday, April 11 for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned ‘Rumble on the River 4’ that will pay $10,000 to the winner. “I love going to Virginia,” Covert claimed, “it is definitely one of if not my favorite place to go!” Jason and team will then kick off the 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) season where he claimed both of his MACS championships, ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland, MD on Saturday, April 12. On Sunday, April 13 they will stay on the MACS trail with a visit to Hesston Speedway in Hesston, PA. “We really enjoy both Cumberland and Hesston too,” said Covert, “we have won at both places with the MACS and hope we can start off ’08 with the same success as we have had in the past.” Both MACS events are $5,000 to win events.

For more information on these events please visit www.vamotorspeedway.com, www.therockspeedway.com, www.hesstonspeedway.com, www.worldofoutlaws.com, or www.macsracing.com.

Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors for the 2008 season, Pre-Mach, Inc., Red Wing Shoes, Hershey’s Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Baker Carburetion, Bam’s Auto Center, Kuppy’s Diner, Dennis Eberly Building & Remodeling, American Racer Tires, Lias Tire, ADC, Autolite, Kendall Oil, Dyers Rods, Wrisco Aluminum, Stuhler Signs, KRS Graphics, VP Race Fuels, Sue Stevenson Photography, JNJ Motorsports Media, Beyea Headers, Ohlins Shocks, Port City Racing, MX Integra Springs and Consulting from Robbie Allen Enterprises.

For more information on Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Motorsports visit their website at www.kmotorsports43a.com.

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New MACS Marketing Partner Highlight: Big Shot Performance LLC

Indiana, PA (April 1, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series is proud to announce a marketing partnership with George LaBarbera’s Big Shot Performance LLC. The primary focus of LaBarbera’s enterprise is a brand new Shock Protector/Saver® product line.

LaBarbera, a veteran racer who understands the need for innovations in the racing industry, conceived the Shock Protector® system out of his racing experience. His focus was to attempt to reduce the cost of the sport by preserving shocks and extending their life expectancy. The Shock Protector® product is tried and tested and has proven to save unnecessary wear and tear of your shocks thereby extending the value of your investment.

The plastic Shock Protector® assembly is easy! The Shock Protector® measures 2.25" and works with all 2.5" I.D. springs. Simply slide the Shock Saver® unit, which should just cover the shock body, over the aluminum threaded body of the shock. With the Shock Protector® in place, the spring assembly now stays aligned and stabilized so that you get true spring rating! The unit should just cover shock body and may be cut to your specific length requirements. Yes, that’s right, these units, by design, are customizable to fit your specific application requirements; simply cut to a proper length and you’re ready to go as well as start saving money. By utilizing this product you can now avoid premature shock wear! With Shock Protector® now there is a way to prevent the metal-to-metal contact wear that normally occurs on any non-protected surface.

Let’s face it, in short track racing today, shocks are exposed to brutal forces that are constantly acting on them. Now Big Shot Performance has devised a system to help counteract the negative affects of shocks usage that provides a cost affective way to protect your valuable investment! The Shock Saver® systems are available online through Big Shot Performance, Allstar Performance, or at your local speed shop.

A full view of the setup and installation process for the Shock Protector® assembly can be viewed at our website, www.bigshotperformance.net/products.php

Other products available from Big Shot Performance, LLC, include adjustable spoiler sides, wheel spacer’s, spring loaded aluminum rods, aluminum and steel lug nuts, in addition to steel frame mounts. Any and all information on the products listed above and Big Shot Performance, LLC, can be found at their web address www.bigshotperformance.net

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
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MACS Season Opens With Over $60,000 Purse at ‘The Rock’ and Hesston

Indiana, PA (March 28, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series kicks off its 12th season in just two short weeks, on Saturday, April 12, at Rick and Ernie Jones, Oval Track Promotions, Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD for the ‘Western Maryland Open 50’ and Sunday, April 13, at Ryan and Gina Lynn’s Hesston Speedway in Hesston, PA for the ‘Ice Breaker 50’. Combined the two shows will have over $60,000 in total purse and prize monies available with $5,000 going to the winner of each event.

The April 12th opener is at Ernie and Rick Jones’ Oval Track Promotions 5/8 mile speed plant affectionately known as “The Rock” slightly banked speedway in Cumberland MD. This picturesque setting captures the high octane, 800 horsepower Super Late models for the first 50-lap shootout of the season, dubbed the Western Maryland Open. This is the first of two scheduled appearance of the Series at Cumberland for the season. The show carries a total purse of $30,000.

The next evening, after a one year hiatus, the Series returns to Ryan & Gina Lynn’s high-banked, 3/8-mile Hesston Speedway for the first of two scheduled MACS events in 2008. The Ice Breaker 50 also carries a $30,000 purse and pays $5,000 to-win.

The slate of committed MACS regulars arriving at the opener at Cumberland include 2006 and 2007 MACS Champion, Racin’ Jason Covert; 2005 MACS Champion the “Floodwall Flyer”, Mike Balzano; 2002 Series Champion “Flyin’ School Teacher”, Jack Pencil; 2007 Lernerville Speedway Champion Alex Ferree; 2006 and 2007 ROY titlist Nick Dickson and Matt Lux, Frostburg, MD’s Chuck Clise, as well as 2008 MACS ROY contenders Michael Altobelli, Jr. Thomas Baker, Ron Delano, Greg Fetters, Coleby Frye, Russell King, Donald Lingo, Jr. and Tony Lombardi.

Past Series MACS winners at “The Rock” include: Jason Covert and Rick Elliott ‘07; Gary Stuhler, Steve Shaver, and Rick Elliott in 2006; Steve Francis during the inaugural season of the “Big Kahuna” in ‘01; Bo Feathers (‘00); as well as Gary Stuhler in 1998. The lone 2005 appearance was rained out and unable to be rescheduled. The average car count in the three events presented was 47 cars. Past event winners at Hesston include Bart Hartman and Mike Balzano in ’05 and Jason Covert in ’06. The average car count for the three previous events at Hesston has been 42.

April 12, the pit gate at Cumberland opens at 2:00 p.m., with the drivers meeting at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. with time trails slated for 5:45 p.m. Racing will immediately follow the conclusion of time trials at approximately 6:30 p.m. For more information contact the “The Rocks’ web address is www.therockspeedway.com. or the Series at http://www.macsracing.com.

April 13, the pit gate at Hesston opens at 2:00 p.m., with the drivers meeting at 3:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. with time trails slated for 4:30 p.m. Racing will immediately follow the conclusion of time trials at approximately 7:00 p.m. For more information visit the Hesston Speedway website at www.hesstonspeedway.com. or the Series at www.macsracing.com.

The purse for the opening weekend festivities is: 1. $5,000; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,000; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,100; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $850; 10. $700 11.$600; 12. $575; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500; 16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19-24. $400. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00.

Each regular MACS event consist of AlturnaMATS® “Shock the Clock” time trials presented by Sue Stevenson Photography; heats are presented by Bud Watson’s Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic (HTMA) and Hoosier Racing Tires (MD/PA); Lias Tire Racing Division/American Racer (PA); Dave Poske Performance Parts/Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley and Rocket Chassis (WV); ATL Fuel Cells (NJ) and BERT Transmission (CAN); Mason Racin’ (OH) and GRT Chassis (AR); Frankland Racing Supply and American Die Cast (PA); King’s Jewelry (PA); Pietragallo, Gordon, Alfano, Bosick & Rapsanti LLC, Corporate Lawyers Pittsburgh and Design 500 Racewear (WA); and the Sunoco Race Fuels (NJ) 1st B Main presented by Bazell Fuels (OH) as well as the Keizer Wheels (IA) 2nd B Main presented by Big Shot Performance Shocks (PA). Additionally, the AlturnaMATS® MACS ROY chase is presented by Wild Side Custom Racing Trailers (TN) determining the ROY title. Other sponsors included Booze Brothers Racing (PA) and Country Candles (PA). Big Shots Performance (PA) will be providing a $100 gift certificate nightly for the feature winner. Nightly WRISCO Aluminum Hard Charger points that will accumulate to crown a WRISCO Aluminum Hard Charger Champion for the year.

Keizer Wheels are awarding new aluminum wheels to drivers in the final top ten of points as well as gift certificates throughout the season. Lee Havlik’s Chase Decals; (IA) is providing a $100 gift certificate per event for the “Hard Luck” Award. Additionally Chase Decals will be providing two, $800 gift certificate for the decal wraps for drivers in the top 10. Genesis Shocks (GA) will be providing over $3,000 worth of gift certificates to the fast qualifiers of five selected events as well as the final top ten in Series points.

Duralite Wheels, (OK) are awarding new aluminum wheels and products to drivers in the final top ten of points. ACPT Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts (CA) will be awarding a new customized carbon fiber drive shaft to one of the drivers in the final top ten of points.

Ron “Flea” Fleenor’s Custom Helmet Art (NC) is providing a customized helmet paint job for the champion as well as the AlturnaMATS® MACS ROY.

Jamie Christy’s Impact Graphics (KY) will be providing $100 gift certificate for the “Quick Time Award” and if that same driver that sets fast time is able to win that night’s feature s/he will earn an additional $100 gift certificate. Impact will also provide a complete decal package for one of the drivers in the final top ten points standings valued at $800 as well as a $250 gift certificate for another finisher in the final points standings.

Thanks for your continued support of the Series, host facilities, drivers and sponsors.
Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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March 21, 2008

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Divers Lining Up In Pursuit of MACS Championship for Cumberland And Hesston Openers

Indiana, PA (March 20, 2008) The Geesey Brothers Mid-Atlantic Championship Series, entering their twelfth season of operation, on Saturday April 12, at “The Rock” Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD and Sunday, April 13, at Hesston Speedway, Hesston, PA are pleased to announce the drivers that have already committed to the 2008 tour.

Thus far these drivers include: two-time, defending Series Champion, Jason Covert, York Haven, PA; ’05 Champion Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, WV, is starting out with the Series; 2007 Lernerville Speedway track Champion, Alex Ferree, Saxonburg, PA is returning full-time; ’07 AlturnaMats® Rookie of the Year Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 2006 AlturnaMats® ROY, Nick Dickson, Lewistown, PA, is returning to full-time; Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD is returning for his second consecutive season; and ’02 Champion, The Flyin’ School Teacher, Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA is making another run for the title. The above drivers are in addition to eight AlturnaMats® MACS ROY candidates including Michael Altobelli, Jr. (PA); Thomas Baker (OH); Ron Delano, Jr. (PA); Greg Fetters (PA); Coleby Frye (PA); Donald Lingo, Jr. (DE); Russell King (OH); and Tony Lombardi (OH).

The two-time and defending Series Champion, Jason Covert will enter the 2008 MACS season looking for his third straight Series Championship. “The MACS deal really fits our schedule well,” commented the York Haven, PA wheelman. “All of our guys, including myself, have day jobs and it’s hard to get out on the road for long periods of time. Even at that, the MACS organization is one of if not the best out there and we really enjoy racing with those guys.” Covert finished the 2007 MACS campaign with 4 wins including ‘Ernie Shelton’s USA 100TM’ at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA., and the ‘Glockner Toyota 75’ at the Coleman Family’s Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH on his way to his second straight championship.

Former Champions Mike Balzano of Parkersburg, WV and Jack Pencil of Bedford, PA will return in 2008 to attempt to garner their second championships. Balzano looks to start the 2008 season with the tour as Pencil has committed to the full schedule. The 2006 and 2007 Rookie of the Year champions Nick Dickson (’06) and Matt Lux (’07) are also on board for 2008. Dickson from Lewistown, PA and Lux from Franklin, PA are sure to be contenders for the championship crown.

After one of the most dominant years in the 40 year history of the famed Lernerville Speedway, Saxonburg, PA’s Alex Ferree will again hit the road with the MACS contingent. Ferree picked up nine wins at the Sarver, PA speedway on his way to the track championship. Ferree traveled with the Series in 2005 finishing fifth in the final championship point standings. Also returning to the Series is Frostburg, MD’s Chuck Clise. Clise entered every MACS event in 2007 finishing the season a very respectable eighth in the season ending standings.

“We are happy with slate of drivers,” stated Jeff Geesey, Series PR Director. “These are the drivers who have made their commitments thus far. Several others have called to inquire, but they have not committed,” concluded Geesey

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
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Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Well Represented At Lernerville Banquet

Indiana, PA (March 15, 2008) The Geesey Brothers Mid-Atlantic Championship Series are pleased to congratulate Series Media Liaison and Database Coordinator, Jason Shank for being awarded Lernerville Speedway's 'Bill Steinbach Media Award’ at their annual awards banquet. This award is given in Jason's recognition of his
accomplishments within the motorsports press. He joins this prestigious list of award winners; Valley News Dispatch (1994), WISR Radio (‘95), Alan Serena/WIXZ (‘96), WISR Crew (‘97), Bob & Cathy Chorpenning (‘98), Don Gamble (‘99), John Enrietto (2000), D.J. Johnson (‘01), Chris Dolack (‘02), Dan & Linda Fennell (‘03), Jeff Waller & Bob Artzberger (‘04), Paul Kogut/Valley News Dispatch (‘05), (No award given 2006), Tom Zuck and Lou Ruediger (2007).

The presentation was made by Speedway General Manager, Gary Risch Jr. “This guy (Shank) was instrumental with the birth of the ‘Firecracker 100’; the hours he put in helping Lernerville promote the event was insurmountable. Not only is he good at what he does but I also made a pretty good friend,” commented Risch. While accepting the award, Jason appeared quite emotional, “Wow, this is a total surprise,” a shocked Shank said in front of banquet guests. “I need to thank Gary for everything he has done for me; he helped me a lot getting my name out in the racing world and he let me be a part of what will be the next ‘Crown Jewel’ late model event. I’m just…shocked; I don’t know what else to say,” concluded Jason.

Shank has progressed a long way since becoming a columnist at FireOnDirt.com in December of 2001. FireOnDirt.com has since evolved into the very popular Dirt Track Digest.com which Jason now serves as the National Dirt Late Model Editor. While working with Dirt Track Digest, Shank began to make a name for him self throughout the racing industry. In '05 the break Jason was looking for came at MACS' "Triton 50" at Sharon Speedway, Hartford, OH. Jeff Geesey, the Series Public Relations Director and Event Coordinator, was recovering from a surgery and wasn’t able to get around like he normally does. Jeff commented, “At the time our (MACS) database coordinator was in college and Regina (Jeff’s wife and series scorer) was running the computer. Jason gave us a needed helping hand that night and we decided the following season to offer him the position as Database Coordinator.”

In 2006 Jason began his tenure with MACS and today has been asked to take on more responsibility with the Series. In late '06, Shank decided to start his own Motorsports Media and Marketing business called JNJ Motorsports Media. JNJ provides public relations services to drivers such as ‘99 and 2000 MACS Champion Lynn Geisler, ’06 and ’07 MACS Champion Jason Covert, ’03 MACS Rookie of the Year Keith Barbara, ’07 MACS Rookie of the Year Matt Lux, ’07 Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway Champion Jared Miley, as well as Windber, PA based Edge Racing Engines.

In 2007, along with assisting Gary and Lernerville with promotion of the first annual ‘Firecracker 100’ Shank accepted more responsibility with the Series. Jason was given the additional title of Media Liaison with the MACS and in '08 built the organization new online home at www.macsracing.com. “There have been many people that have helped me become a ‘somebody’ in racing, but Jeff has really been the one that put his faith in me giving me the opportunity to excel in the business I love. I want to thank Jeff for everything he has done for me,” Shank graciously added. Additionally, another key person in Jason's introduction into motorsports is Keith Koval. "Keith Koval is another person that took me under his wing when I got started. He introduced me to pretty much everyone I know; and if it wasn’t for Keith I would have never been introduced to Jeff,” concluded Shank

This season looks to be even more productive for Jason as he continues to work hard at achieving his goal of working in the racing industry full time. Information regarding JNJ Motorsports Media Public Relations and Web Design packages is available at www.jnjmotorsportsmedia.com as well as contacting Jason at jshank@dirttrackdigest.com

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
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MACS Pleased to Announce Banner Group of AlturnaMATS ® ROY Contenders

Indiana, PA (March 8, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series is pleased to announce its AlturnaMATS® MACS Rookie of the Year class for 2008. The 2008 ROY titlist will receive $2,500 in cash courtesy of AlturnaMATS® plus other prizes supplied by Ron Fleenor’s Race Art, Custom Painted Racing Helmets, Team Simpson, and King’s Jewelry, the Diamond Specialist.

The first driver competing in the 2008 AlturnaMATS® ROY title hunt is Michael Altobelli, Jr., 23, Saxton, PA. His racing career spans seven years with the last two piloting a super late model. Michael’s first five seasons were spent wheeling a Limited Late as well as an E-mod. Michael Altobelli, Sr. is the car owner of the #79 Rocket Grand Prix with Sunoco Race Fuels supplying his 415 Chevrolet that is mounted with Genesis shocks and shod with Hoosier Racing Tires. Michael, Jr., has one super late model victory under his belt as well as three ROY titles including two in his 2001 E-mod campaigns at both Bedford and Cumberland Speedway’s in addition to a Limited Late Model ROY title at Bedford in 2002. His resume also includes 26 Limited Late Model “A” Main wins as well as garnering the Chilli 100, and the 2007 Hesston Speedway Track Championship. His sponsors are: Northeast Land Clearing; Curtis Heath Funeral Home; Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic; Walter’s Auto Wrecking; Raystown Seamless Gutter; and M.W. Logging.

The next candidate is Thomas Baker, 27, Massillon, OH. Thomas’ career has spanned 11 seasons with all of them piloting a super late model. He has garnered two “A” Main victories along the way. Baker, an owner/operator, drives #3T Rocket Monte Carlo with Sunoco Race Fuels powering his 415 Malcuit Chevrolet which houses Genesis Shocks and Hoosier Racing Tires. His loyalists include Malcuit Race Engines and Schaeffer Oil.

The third contender, certainly no stranger to the Series, is #0D of Ron Delano, Jr., 45, Stoystown, PA. Ron’s career has crossed 16 seasons with the last four being spent chauffeuring a super late model. He also spent a four year stints in both E-Mods as well as the asphalt late models. He has six super late model “A” main markers to his credit as well as the Jennerstown Speedway Laurel Highlands 100 in an asphalt late model. Ron is an owner/operator, piloting a Rocket Monte Carol with Sunoco Race Fuels powering his choice of either a 440 or 430 Custom or Malcuit Chevrolet with Ohlins Shocks as well as Hoosier Racing Tires. His sponsors include Stoystown Auto Wreckers, Miller bumper to Bumper Auto Parts; and Black’s Specialty Service.

Colby Frye, 22, Dover, PA, is the fourth driver declaring his intentions for the coveted AlturnaMATS® ROY title. His career has covered just seven seasons with rides coming in super late models during the last three. Colby previously drove sprint cars for a season and limited lates for three years. He has earned four super late “A” Main victories as well as the 2007 Selinsgrove Speedway ROY title. Colby pilots the #F1 FRYECO Incorporated entry driving with either a Rocket or Warrior Grand Prix with VP Race Fuels supplying his 400 Clements Chevrolet. His chariots are equipped with Intregra shocks and mounted with Hoosier Racing Tires. His boosters are A & A Auto Salvage; Clements Auto; TC Race Cars; Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic; Speed Wrapz; Krenn Trucking and FREYCO Incorporated.

The next candidate is 18 year old Russell King, Bristolville, OH. King, a second generation pilot, is starting to shine following his dad, Rex King, a Big Block Modified standout for decades in the western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Russell has been racing for eight years. He graduated from the go-kart ranks in 2002 after 22 feature wins and two track championships. In ‘04 he moved into the Big Block Modifieds and was the ROY for both the Twin-States Racing Club as well as Tri-City Speedway (PA). In 2005 Russell scored three “A” Main wins in the Big Blocks as well as top 10 point finishes at both Tri-City and Sharon (OH) Speedway’s. That year he also collected the Sharon and BRP Modified Tour ROY titles. In ‘06 he continued his accent in the Big Block ranks by claiming top five point finishes with both Sharon and the BRP tour as he notching two more “A” victories; one of which was a BRP Tour event. Also during 2006 Russell attended and graduated from the Finish Line Racing School. In ‘07 he grabbed three more “A” Main wins plus posting the BRP Tour Championship while still finishing in the top 10 in points at both Tri-City and Sharon. Russell pilots the King Brothers Racing Rocket Impala powered by a 415 Custom Chevrolet with Ohlins Shocks and Hoosier on board. You can visit Russell on the web at www.kingbrosracing.com.

The sixth candidate is Donald Lingo, Jr., 23, Millsboro Delaware. Don has been racing 16 years and the last six have been in the super late models. Previously Don had rides in Go-Karts for six years followed by a three year stint in the Micro-Sprints. His Late Model prowess includes two consecutive track championships in the supers during the 2006 and 2007 campaigns at Charlie Cathell’s Delaware International Speedway. Don drives the Alex Beaumont #22A Rocket Monte Carlo with Sunoco Race Fuels supplying the 430 Jules Chevrolet with both Ohlins shocks and American Racers mounted. His sponsors are A&R Body and Frame and Pucketts Construction.

Warren, Ohio’s Tony Lombardi, 41, is the seventh contender for the AlturnaMATS® ROY title. He has been actively participating in the sport for 23 years with the last 14 in a super late model. Tony has one career “A’ Main to his credit. He chauffeurs #02 MasterSbilt Monte Carlo supplied with VP Race Fuels powering either of his 402 or 421 Ross Chevrolet’s. He utilizes Penske shocks and American Racer Tires. His sponsors include Ross Racing Engines; Lacey & Morse; Jack’s Bar & Grill; Ohio Steel; King Brothers; and Intregra Fabricating. You can find Tony on the worldwide web at www.lombardi;motorsports.com

“Having these seven gentlemen join us this year is fantastic because they each bring an added dimension to the Series. We have a great mix of youth and vitality as well as experience which make a nice blend as each driver competes to claim the title. Each of them has attributes that will blend well with the Series and its regular host of competitors giving fans added value. I can’t express how pleased we are that these seven have committed to compete for the AlturnaMATS® ROY title”, concluded Jeff Geesey, Series P.R. Director.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Adds Another Date at Hesston

Indiana, PA (February 14, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series is pleased to announce another date to their 2008 docket at Gina and Ryan Lynn’s Hesston Speedway, Hesston, PA. The new addition is on Sunday, April 13 and the event is being dubbed as the “Ice Buster 50” which pays $5,000 to-win from the $31,000 in posted prizes and awards. The “Ice Buster 50” will be a full MACS program including AlturnaMATS® Time Trails, Heats, Bazell Oil presented Sunoco Race Fuels B Mains as well as the 50 lap finale.

Jeff Geesey, Series Event Coordinator commented, “We are excited to be at Hesston twice this season. Our competitors love this racy, wide 3/8 mile. The Lynn’s, their extended families and employees have done a nice job over the past four years and the fans are in for a treat. Additionally, we are pleased to tie together that weekend with the addition of Hesston event to the “Western Maryland Open 50” at Rick and Ernie Jones’ Oval Track Promotions at “The Rock” in Cumberland, MD. Logistically these events make sense from a travel and distance perspective being approximately two hours a part,” concluded Geesey. More events are still being negotiated with potentially more being added by months end.
Revised February 14 - Tentative 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:                                                                                                                                                                                                       To-win
April 12 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) “Western Maryland Open 50”                           $ 5,000 to-win
April 13 – Hesston Speedway (Hesston, PA) “Ice Buster 50”                                                                   $ 5, 000 to-win
June 13 – TBA                                                                                                                                       $ 5, 000 to-win
June 14 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) “Summer Sizzler II”                               $ 7,000 to-win
June 21 – Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH) “TRITON 50”                                                             $ 5,000 to-win
June 22 – Eriez Speedway (Hammett, PA) “Lake Erie 50”                                                                       $ 5,000 to-win
July 4 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH)                                                                               $ 5,000 to-win
July 5 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH                                                                                $10,000 to-win
August 8 – TBA                                                                                                                                     $ 5, 000 to-win
August 9 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway– (Jamaica, VA) Ernie Shelton Topless USA 100®        $10,000 to-win
August 22 – Hilltop Speedway (Millersburg, OH)                                                                                       $ 5,000 to-win
August 29 – Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway (Sarver, PA)                                                                      $ 7,000 to-win
Jim Shank Memorial 50 presented by DirtTrackDigest.com
August 30 – Hesston Speedway, Hesston, PA “BIG MACS Attach IV”                                                     $ 5, 000 to-win
September 27 – Hilltop Speedway (Millersburg, OH)                                                                                 $ 5, 000 to-win
October 3 – ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) Big Kahuna VIII
October 4 – ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) Big Kahuna VIII                             $12,000 to-win

Additional information can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Launches Brand New Online Home!

Indiana, PA (February 4, 2008) The Geesey Brothers’ Mid-Atlantic Championship Series are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved www.macsracing.com. The new online home of MACS features all the news and series information that drivers, marketing partner, or fan could ask for from one website. “The new website looks absolutely fabulous. It is a fresh new look after several years and we are excited about this new beginning,” commented Series President Andy Geesey.

Jason Shank’s JNJ Motorsports Media, as well as Mike Mallett of MJM Web Solutions collaborated on the project building the new creation. “Jeff and I spoke about possibly expanding our business relationship during the latter portion of 2007,” Shank said. “After on-going discussions over the past couple of months; we collectively came to the conclusion that having Mike and I build the site while I maintain it for the Series would be of mutual benefit to everyone involved. The MACS website will be updated almost instantly after the event when internet access is available at the track or the hotel,” concluded Shank

“We are pleased to work with Mike and Jason,” said an ecstatic Geesey. “The website now has a few added features that were not available previously. Now we have an extensive driver’s page where over 30 different racers are highlighted with their own individual page. We’ve added rotating event as well as marketing partner banners, a series staff page, and a past champions page. This entire project came together well in my opinion with substance, organization, color, and affects. These two guys worked hard and tirelessly to get this site done in a timely manner. As an organization we couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of the final product,” concluded Jeff Geesey, Series Event Coordinator.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media / Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
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Late Model Editor - Dirt Track Digest
PR / Database Coordinator - MACS
412-327-8905
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Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Announces its Initial 2008 Schedule

Indiana, PA (February 2, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series would like to announce their preliminary 2008 schedule. The series will open their 12th season on Saturday, April 12th with the ‘Western Maryland Open 50’ at Rick and Ernie Jones Oval Track Promotions event at ‘The Rock, Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD. From there the tour will then head to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, Jamaica, VA, on Saturday, June 14, for the $7,000 to-win ‘Summer Sizzler II’. The following weekend the series travelers will return to Hartford, OH and Sharon Speedway on Saturday, June 21 for the $5,000 to-win ‘Triton 50’. The next night, Sunday, June 22 is another $5,000 to win, show dubbed the “Lake Erie 50” at Bobby Rohrer’s Eriez Speedway.

The series will spend their Independence Day weekend at the Coleman Families Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH for two separate one day shows. The opener on Friday, July 4 will be a $5,000 to-win event. Then on Saturday, July 5 will be a $10,000 to-win show. The MACS contingent will make their second visit to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 9 for the Ernie Shelton’s 29th Annual ‘USA 100®’. This year the ‘USA 100®’ will have a bit of a twist as the MACS Super Late Models will go “Topless” for the $10,000 top prize. This unique event which features $1,000 to-win, twin 25-lap qualifying events in addition to the 50-lap finale is being co-sanctioned with the Carolina Clash Series. One driver has the opportunity to claim $11,000 for the night.

After a successful first visit in 2007, the series will return to Jeff Norris’ Hilltop Speedway, Millersburg, OH for the first of two visits in ’08 on Saturday, August 22 for a $5,000 to- win show. Then on the Series travels to Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, PA on Friday, August 29 for the ‘Cleveland Brothers CAT, Jim Shank Memorial 50 presented by DirtTrackDigest.com. This year the event posts $7,000 to-win show. Tickets for that event can purchased online at www.lernerville.com. The next nihgt, Saturday, August 30, the series will make a return to Ryan and Gina Lynn’s Hesston Speedway, Hesston, PA for the ‘MACS Attack IV’ 50-lap, $5,000 to win show.

Hilltop Speedway will then welcome back the series on Saturday, September 27, for the second time in 2008 with another $5,000 to-win show. The season will come to a close on Friday and Saturday, October 3 & 4 at the Jones brothers ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway for the ‘Big Kahuna VIII’. This year’s version will be a $12,000 to-win two-day event. Jeff Geesey, Series Event Coordinator commented, "More events will be added as we go through the rest of the late winter months and early spring.”

Tentative 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Schedule:

April 12 - Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) $5,000 to-win
"Western Maryland Open 50”

April 13 – TBA $5,000 to-win

June 13 – TBA $5,000 to-win

June 14 - Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, VA) $7,000 to-win
"Summer Sizzler II"

June 21 - Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH) $5,000 to-win
"TRITON 50”

June 22 - Eriez Speedway (Hammett, PA) $5,000 to-win
"Lake Erie 50"

July 4 - Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH) $5,000 to-win

July 5 - Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH) $10,000 to-win

August 8 – TBA $5,000 to-win

August 9 - Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway- (Jamaica, VA) $10,000 to-win
“Ernie Shelton’s Topless USA 100®”

August 22 - Hilltop Speedway (Millersburg, OH) $5,000 to-win

August 29 - Don Martin's Lernerville Speedway (Sarver, PA) $7,000 to-win
“Cleveland Brothers CAT Jim Shank Memorial 50 presented by DirtTrackDigest.com”

August 30 - Hesston Speedway, Hesston, PA $5,000 to-win
"BIG MACS Attack IV"

September 27 - Hilltop Speedway (Millersburg, OH) $5,000 to-win

October 3 - 'The Rock' Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) Qualifying
“Big Kahuna VIII”

October 4 - 'The Rock' Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) $12,000 to-win
“Big Kahuna VIII”

Additional information can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey - President - (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President - (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer - (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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Jason Covert Officially Honored as 2007 MACS Champion

York Haven, PA (January 9, 2007) Barry Klinedinst Motorsports and the Back-to-Back (2006/2007) Mid-Atlantic Championship Series (MACS) Champion Jason Covert officially accepted his crown as 2007 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Champion this past Saturday, January 5th at the 11th Annual MACS Awards Banquet.

Covert won the Championship on the strength of an impressive winning season posting 3,595 points while earning $42,115. With his seasons earning plus the total point fund awards brings his total for the 2007 season with the MACS Series to almost $68,000. Covert defeated 287 different drivers from 10 states competing in all Series "A" mains.

Statistically, the 43A team amassed a phenomenally successful year with 2 huge A Main wins including Ernie Shelton’s USA 100 TM at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway cashing in on the $10,000 top prize as well as the an equivalent amount during the ‘Glockner Toyota Tundra 75’ at Portsmouth Raceway Park. He also notched A Main wins at Bobby Roher’s Eriez Speedway and the Opening night of the Big Kahuna VII at "The Rock". Additionally, he posted 10 top 4’s and 12 top 10’s plus 3 heat wins accompanied by 2 B Main checkers.

The champion shared a few comical stories about not only himself but his fellow competitors on the tour this past year but also accepted his championship awards package with his daughter at his side. "I want to thank Barry (Klinedinst) for giving me the opportunity to do this…again. I like being able to say again!" After thanking his sponsors and crew, Jason went on to thank his parents. "I think my mom had a tough year, she didn’t make it to many races this year but she was of as big as a part as my dad was getting this whole racing deal going, working all day at the factory then working all day at the farm and letting me do what I do."

Each year the Geesey Brothers and the MACS issue a championship ring to the champion. With this being Covert’s second title in as many years, Jason and Jeff Geesey worked out a surprise for car owner Barry Klinedinst. The surprise came after Covert accepted his championship awards when Geesey called Barry to the stage. A shocked Klinedinst accepted the championship ring and had a few things to say about the MACS, "When we looked at doing this we figured we had to get Covert to learn how to qualify but appearantly we are going to have to try something else (Covert recently criticizes himself on his qualifying efforts) but it’s a neat experience and it works out good for us," Barry continued, "I appreciate the help from everyone like American Racer (Tires) and all the guys, I am getting a little slower and everyone else is picking up the pace and they all do a wonderful job."

Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors for the 2007 season: Pre-Mach, Inc., Red Wing Shoes, Hershey’s Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Baker Carburetion, Bam’s Auto Center, Kuppy’s Diner, Dennis Eberly Building & Remodeling, American Racer Tires, Robbie Allen Enterprises, ADC, Autolite, CP Pistons, Demos, Kendal Oil, Dyers Rods, Donovan, Wrisco Aluminum, Stuhler Signs, KRS Graphics, Sunoco Race Fuels, Iskenderian, Total Seal, JE Pistons, Sue Stevenson Photography, JNJ Motorsports Media, CV Products, Jesel, Beyea Headers, PVM Performance Products, Summers Brothers, C-Line.

For more information on Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Motorsports visit their website at www.kmotorsports43a.com.

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Late Model Editor - Dirt Track Digest
PR / Database Coordinator - MACS
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Covert Collects Almost $26,000 From the Nearly $104,000 in Posted Awards at the MACS Banquet

Indiana, PA (January 5, 2008) The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series crowned its 2007 Champion, Jason Covert, Saturday, January 5, at Rustic Lodge, in Indiana, PA. Covert collected almost $26,000 in cash and prizes from the nearly $104,000 in posted awards.

The total awards packages for each competitor is reflective of the posted awards and not necessarily the exact amount a driver received. According to Series rules, to receive the full posted awards (cash, prizes, contingencies and bonuses) a driver must participate in at least 90% of the shows as well as be represented at the banquet. Those drivers not meeting that criterion had their earnings prorated according to the prescribed rules and procedures. The total posted cash, prizes, and awards for 2007 was $103,760.

Dan Stone finished tenth in the final standings gaining 1,585 points. Dan earned $4,365 in appearances. Dan drives the Warren and Tootsie Stone Rocket Monte Carlo powered by either a 430 Cornett Lighting Racing Engines or Edge Racing Engines Chevrolet mounted with AFCO Shocks and shod with American Racers. His supporters include: Stone’s Excavating, NEP Telephone, and James T. O’Hara Construction. Dan’s accomplishments included: 2 top 10’s in feature action and 1 heat win. Dan’s prize package was valued at $3,625.

Finishing ninth was Jim Bernheisel. In his ’07 Series appearances he earned $8,275 garnering 1,970 points. Jim is an owner/operator and pilots’ one of his own Lazer GTO Chassis powered by a 410 Edge Racing Engines Chevrolet mounted with AFCO shocks and American Racer Tires. The team posted one top five and 6 top ten A Main finishes in feature action. His sponsor’s include Russ Gibble Roofing; Advanced Development; Morrissey’s Meats, and Bernheisel Race Cars Inc. Jim’s prize package was valued at $4,255.

Chuck Clise eighth place finisher. Chuck, runner-up in the MACS ROY hunt accumulated 2,310 points. Chuck drives the TC Race Cars Rocket GTO powered by a 430 Cosner Racing Engines Chevrolet equipped with Advanced Shocks and American Racer Tires on board.

Chuck’s prize package included: Cash; A Royal Crown Trophy; $250 Gift Certificate from Impact Graphics; $200 Gift Certificate from ATL; $200 Gift Certificate from Design 500; $200 Gift Certificate from Genesis Shocks; $200 Gift Certificate from AlturnaMats®; $100 Gift Certificate from Mason Racin’; $100 Gift Certificate from Frankland Racing Supplies; A Gift Certificate for Aluminum from WRISCO Aluminum; 2 Hours of Free Legal Consultation from Attorney Louis Long of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP, valued at $500; Sue Stevenson Photography photo collage valued at $85; and a Fleece American Racer Pullover from Lias Tire Racing Division $50.00 value. Chuck’s prize package is valued at $5,675.

Former 2002 MACS Champion Jack Pencil nailed down a solid seventh place finish in the final standings. He amassed 2,340 points earning $11,550. Jack chauffeurs the Pencil Racing Rocket GTO powered by a 400 Russell Baker Chevrolet with Integra shocks mounted with American Racer Tires. In “A” Main action the Flyin’ School Teacher” drove to 6 top 4 finishes. Jack’s backers include R&L Insulation and Abatement; Stoystown Auto Wreckers; Baker’s Blox Center; Lankey’s Sleep Zone; American Racer; Sunoco Race Fuels; Townsend Gas & Oil; Keller Engineering; Robert Wilk Agency of Nationwide Insurance.

Jack’s prize package included: Cash from the Series as well as for his second place finish in AlturnaMats® Dash King competition; A Royal Crown Trophy; $800 Gift Certificate from Chase Decals for a Decal WRAP; $400 in Gift Certificates from AlturnaMats®; $200 Gift Certificate from Genesis Shocks; $200 ATL Gift Certificate; $100 Gift Certificate from Frankland Racing Supplies; A Gift Certificate for Aluminum from WRISCO Aluminum; $50 Gift Certificate from Mason Racin’; 2 Hours of Free Legal Consultation from Attorney Louis Long of Pietragallo Bosick Alfano Gordon & Raspanti, LLP., valued at $500; and a Sue Stevenson Photography photo collage valued at $85; and a Fleece American Racer Pullover from Lias Tire Racing Division $50.00 value. Jack’s prize package was valued at $6,475.

The sixth place finisher was the Rob Blair who captured an “A” Main win at Central Pennsylvania Speedway and accrued 2,865 points earning $16,625 along the way. Rob chauffeurs either a Rocket Grand Prix or Monte Carlo that is driven by either a 430 Draime Engines or Custom Racing Engines Chevrolet mounted with Genesis shocks and equipped with Hoosier Tires. The “Titusville Terror” also earned 6 top 4’s, 9 top 10’s, as well as 3 heat wins. Blair sponsors include: Specialty Products; Bossard’s Used Auto Parts; Maloney Tool and Mold; Armstrong Lumber; Chelby’s Tanning and Hair Garage; Moody & Son Welding; Hypercoils; Simpson; Slavic, and VP Racing Fuels.

Rob’s prize package included: Cash from the Series as well as for finishing 3rd in the AlturnaMats® Shock The Clock Time Trials and 5th in the WRISCO Aluminum Hard Charger Chase; A Royal Crown Trophy; $600 Gift Certificate from ATL; $450 Gift Certificate from Design 500; $400 in Gift Certificates from AlturnaMats®; $400 Gift Certificate from Genesis Shocks; $200 Gift Certificate from Mason Racin’; Gift Certificate for Aluminum from WRISCO Aluminum; Two Duralite Wheel Cover systems valued at $120.00; $100 Gift Certificate from Frankland Racing Supplies; $30.00 Red Lincoln Welding Jacket – Lincoln Electric; 2 Hours of Free Legal Consultation from Attorney Louis Long of Pietragallo, Bosick, Alfano Gordon & Raspanti, LLP., valued at $500; and a Sue Stevenson Photography photo collage valued at $85. Blair’s prize package is valued at $6,875.

Fifth place was Matt Lux who also captured the 2007 MACS ROY title in his first year traveling with the Series. He concluded his first full season with the Series accruing 3,170 points earning $10,635 along the way. Matt chauffeurs the Rocket GTO powered by a 430 Cornett Lighting Racing Engines Chevrolet and mounted with American Racers. The “Franklin Flyer” participated in all 13 shows earning 5 top 10’s in feature action as well as one heat win and three B main wins. Matt’s backers include: AlturnaMats®; Equipment World; Gierlach Crushing and Contracting; Frame RV Center; Maloney Tool & Mold; DICA; Hilltop Beverage; Wedge Motorsports; American Racer; Simpson; and Fluidyne.

“I’d like to thank my crew Mike, Brad, Dave, my brother for the website, my wife Ramona, Mom for the food for all the weekends, all the people who support us and invest their money into not only our team but racing,” the 2007 MACS ROY titlist said while on stage. “It’s a great series; we really enjoyed this past season and look forward to doing it again.”

Matt’s prize package included: Cash from the Series, MACS Rookie of the Year Award, and Bazell Oil/Sunoco Race Fuels; A Royal Crown Trophy; JNJ Motorsports Media ‘Hall of Fame’ package valued at $700; $400 Gift Certificate from Simpson Racing Products for a New Helmet; $400 Gift Certificate from Ron Fleenor the “Helmet God” for a custom helmet paint job; $250 Watch from the Series for claiming the MACS Rookie of the Year title; $250 Gift Certificate from Design 500; $200 Gift Certificate from Genesis Shocks; $200 Gift Certificate from ATL; $100 Gift Certificate from Frankland Racing Supplies; $100 Gift Certificate from Mason Racin’; Gift Certificate for Aluminum from WRISCO Aluminum; 2 Hours of Free Legal Consultation from Attorney Louis Long of Pietragallo Bosick Alfano Gordon & Raspanti, LLP., valued at $500; Sue Stevenson Photography photo collage valued at $85 plus a $100 gift certificate for pictures of your choice; and an American Racer Fleece pullover from Lias Tire Racing Division, $50. Matt’s prize package is valued at $10,275.00.

Anchoring fourth in the final standings was Doug Drown who gained 3,200 points along the way earning $15,670. He recorded his career first MACS “A” Main win at Portsmouth Raceway Park as well as 3 top 4’s, 5 top 10’s in feature events plus two heat wins. The “Wooster Warrior” took the “Plum Crazy Tour” in ’07 piloting a Rocket Fusion powered by a 430 Malcuit Racing Engines FORD mounted with Genesis shocks and shod with Hoosier Tires. Doug’s sponsors include Wooster Glass; BERT Transmission; Mason Racin’; Malcuit Race Engines; Slavic Custom Racing Shirts and Decals; Farr Motorsports; Lehman Motorsports Services; Hypercoils, WRISCO Aluminum.

Drown’s prize package included: Cash from the Series, Bazell Oil/Sunoco Race Fuels, as well as for a fourth place finish in the AlturnaMats® Shock the Clock Time Trials and fourth in the WRISCO Aluminum Hard Charger Chase; A Royal Crown Trophy; $600 gift certificate from Genesis Shocks; LINCOLN Electric SA135 MIG welder valued at $600.00; 3 Duralite non-beadlock wheels valued at $550; $450 gift certificate from Deign 500; $400 Gift Certificate from AlturnaMats®; $400 Gift Certificate from ATL Fuel Cells; $250 Gift Certificate from Dave Poske’s Performance Parts; $100 Gift Certificate from Mason Racin’; Gift Certificate for Aluminum from WRISCO Aluminum; $100 Gift Certificate from Frankland Racing Supplies; 2 Hours of Free Legal Consultation from Attorney Louis Long of Pietragallo Bosick Alfano Gordon & Raspanti, LLP., valued at $500; and a Sue Stevenson Photography photo collage valued at $85. Doug’s prize package is valued at $10,575.

The “Floodwall Flyer” Mike Balzano in his third season on the road with the Series rode home in third place in the final points rundown gaining 3,340 points and earning $18,430. Mike, the 2005 MACS Champion, is the owner/operator of the infamous E1 Rocket Monte Carlo with power supplied by a 430 Cornett Lighting Racing Engines Chevrolet mounted with Ohlins shocks and cloaked with Hoosier Tires. His ’07 labors included 5 top 4’s, 9 top 10’s as well as 2 heat checkers. Balzano’s supporters include Polino Construction; Eddie’s Auto Parts; Sunoco Racing Fuels Turbo Blue, X-1R Racing Products; Outerwears Prefilters; Frankland Racing Products; Hypercoils; Scott Performance Wires; Weld Racing Wheels; Mason Racin’; WRISCO Aluminum; Performance Bodies; and K Graphics.

Balzano’s prize package included: Cash from the Series, Bazell Oil/Sunoco Race Fuels, as well as for winning the AlturnaMats® Dash King Competition and a second in the AlturnaMats® Shock the Clock Time Trials; A Royal Crown Trophy; BERT Transmission Rear End valued at $2,000; $800 Gift Certificate from Chase Decals for a WRAP Decal package; $700 Gift Certificate from Brian Tidball Motorsports Media Services; A LINCOLN Electric SA135 MIG welder valued at $600.00; A beadlock wheel with the new wheel cover system from Duralite valued at $310; $300 Gift Certificate Design 500; $200 Gift Certificate for AlturnaMats®; $250 Gift Certificate from Frankland Racing Supplies; $100 Gift Certificate from Mason Racin’; 3 Hours of Free Legal Consultation from Attorney Louis Long of Pietragallo Bosick Alfano Gordon & Raspanti, LLP., valued at $750; and a Sue Stevenson Photography photo collage valued at $85 plus a $100 gift certificate for a pictures package. Mike’s prize package is valued at $13,535.

The second place finisher, in his best finish in his four years participating with the Series was “Hot Rod” Rod Conley who finished 160 markers short of his quest for the title. Rod gained 3,435 points earning $17,845. He drives the Conley Motorsports 71R Rocket Monte Carlo powered by a 430 Draime Racing Engines Chevrolet with Ohlins Shocks and Hoosier Tires on board. Conley compiled 5 top 4’s, 8 top 10’s and 4 heat wins. His loyal boosters include Draime, Rocket, Hoosier, Cornett Building Supplies, Vinyl Kraft Windows, Bazell Oil/Sunoco, Impact Graphics, Snap-On, Design 500, WRISCO Aluminum, Dave Poske Performance Parts, Mason Racin’ and Communications.

In his acceptance speech, Rod commented, “If it isn’t any fun, it isn’t worth doing. I don’t care if you have a million dollars or two dollars, if it isn’t any fun, it isn’t worth doing and this past year, I had a blast!,” proclaimed Conley. “I have to thank my wife Jackie of course, and Scott because I am an absolute bear to put up with when I’m doing badly. I have to thank all of my sponsors because it takes a lot to do this; it takes a lot of dedication from everyone involved, the Series guys, everyone on the crews, it takes a lot of work to be able to go racing every weekend; but, if it isn’t any fun, it isn’t worth doing and I’ll tell you what, I had a blast this year!”

Hot Rod’s prize package included: Cash from the Series, Bazell Oil/Sunoco Race Fuels, as well as third in the WRISCO Aluminum Hard Charger Chase; A Royal Crown Trophy; Four Aluminum wheels from Keizer Racing Wheels courtesy of Huisman Racing Enterprises valued at $1,200; $800 Gift Certificate for a Decal package from Impact Graphics; A LINCOLN Electric SA135 MIG welder valued at $600.00; $500 Gift Certificate from Design 500; $450 Gift Certificate from Frankland Racing Supplies; $400 Gift Certificate for Genesis Shocks; $400 Gift Certificate from ATL; $400 gift certificate for AlturnaMats®; $400 Gift Certificate from Mason Racin’; Gift Certificate for Aluminum from WRISCO Aluminum; An Auto Darkening Welding Helmet from Dale Oxygen valued at $180; 4 Hours of Free Legal Consultation from Attorney Louis Long of Pietragallo Bosick Alfano Gordon & Raspanti, LLP., valued at $1,000; and a Sue Stevenson Photography photo collage valued at $85 plus a $150 picture package. Conley’s prize package is valued at $15,105.

Reigning 2006 Champion, Jason Covert defended his crown capturing the 2007 title. Jason won the Championship on the strength of an impressive winning season posting 3,595 points while earning $42,115. With his seasons earning plus tonight’s point fund awards brings his total for the 2007 season with the MACS Series to almost $68,000. Covert defeated 287 different drivers from 10 states competing in all Series “A” mains.

Statistically, the 43A team amassed a phenomenally successful year with 2 huge A Main wins including Ernie Shelton’s USA 100 TM at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway cashing in on the $10,000 top prize as well as the an equivalent amount during the ‘Glockner Toyota Tundra 75’ at Portsmouth Raceway Park. He also notched A Main wins at Bobby Roher’s Eriez Speedway and the Opening night of the Big Kahuna VII at “The Rock”. Additionally, he posted 10 top 4’s and 12 top 10’s plus 3 heat wins accompanied by 2 B Main checkers. Jason pilots Barry Klinedinst Rocket Monte Carlo powered by a Hershey Racing Engines 410 Chevrolet mounted with Ohlins shocks and shod with American Racers. His loyalists are Pre-Machine Inc.; Red Wing Shoes; Hershey Racing Engines; Rocket Chassis; Autolite; Baker Carburetion; Mazak; Kuppy’s Diner; Dennis Eberly Building & Remodeling, WRISCO Aluminum; Robbie Allen Enterprises; Bam’s Auto Center; Rick Kaylor Computer Consulting and JNJ Motorsports Media.

The champion shared a few comical stories about not only himself but his fellow competitors on the tour this past year but also accepted his championship awards package with his daughter at his side. “I want to thank Barry (Klinedinst) for giving me the opportunity to do this…again. I like being able to say again!” After thanking his sponsors and crew, Jason went on to thank his parents. “I think my mom had a tough year, she didn’t make it to many races this year but she was of as big as a part as my dad was getting this whole racing deal going, working all day at the factory then working all day at the farm and letting me do what I do.”

Jason’s Prize package included: Cash from the Series, Bazell Oil/Sunoco Race Fuels, as well as First in the WRISCO Aluminum Hard Charger Chase; third in the AlturnaMats® Dash King Competition and fifth in the AlturnaMats® Shock the Clock Time Trials; A Royal Crown Trophy; A Gift Certificate for a Rocket Chassis valued at $4,800; A Diamond Studded Ruby Championship Ring from King’s Jewelry valued at $1,500; a Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft from ACPT valued at $900; JNJ Motorsports Media ‘Hall of Fame’ Package valued at $700; A LINCOLN Electric SA135 MIG welder valued at $600.00; A Commemorative Watch for the 2007 Hard Charger Award $250; $500 Gift Certificate from Frankland Racing Supplies; $400 Gift Certificate for a Custom Racing Helmet design from the “Helmet God” Ron Fleenor; $300 Gift Certificate Design 500; A Gift Certificate for $300 from Booze Brothers Racing for a new Helmet; Leather and wool Collegiate Championship Jacket courtesy of the series valued at $250; $200 Gift Certificate from AlturnaMats®; $130 embroidered American Racer Jacket from Lias Tire Racing Division; 5 Hours of Free Legal Consultation from Attorney Louis Long of Pietragallo Bosick Alfano Gordon & Raspanti, LLP., valued at $1,250; and a Sue Stevenson Photography photo collage valued at $85 plus a $200 picture package. Jason’s prize package is valued at $25,705.

The driver’s wives were presented with a $150 prize package furnished by the Series, Penny Blose from Country Candles, and Attorney Louis Long. The packages included a Victoria Secret gift certificate or a King’s Jewelry gift certificate as well as a Mary Kay Cosmetic package supplied by beauty consultant Jackie Conley, and a candle set.

Ten year old Kaitlyn Barackman, Weedville, PA, daughter of Chris and Lisa Barackman was awarded a new IBM Laptop for her efforts in the Checkin’ Out Reading program. She logged over 15,059 pages read in over 133 hours. The computer was provided and presented by Barry Klinedinst, Championship car owner and Jason Covert.
Two other youngsters were awarded $50 gift certificates from Circuit City for their efforts and they were Caleb Barackman, 7, and last years top Checkin’ Out Reading winner, 10 year old Rachael Caretti.

Each of the Series sponsors was presented with a token of appreciation for their support of the MACS organization from the Ebony Collection of Fine Awards.

There will be two major Series change’s for the upcoming 2008 racing season. The first is a race format change as the Dash is being eliminated for 2008. Procedurally, the fastest eight drivers that transferred from the heats must be at the MACS table within five minutes after the final heats is finished for a pill draw for the top eight starting position in the feature. Drivers will be permitted to draw in order of finishing preference from each heat. Drivers not present when the draw starts will be left with the remaining pill or pills. The second will be the mandatory use of the RACEceiver® One-Way Radio. RACEceiver® One-Way Radio’s will be utilized at each MACS event as former Pit Steward Mark Hawk will accept the role as Race Director. Competitors can purchase or rent the units and accessories at each MACS event

Tracks that have scheduled dates thus far for 2008 include: “The Rock” (MD); Bedford (PA); Lernerville (PA), Portsmouth Raceway Park (OH), Hilltop (OH), Sharon Speedway (OH), and Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway (VA).

New Sponsors for 2008 include: George LaBarbera’s Big Shot Performance, LLC. Shock Saver with one Shock Saver being awarded to each Feature winner as well as a contribution for the point fund as well as the banquet in January 2009; Huisman Racing Enterprises is providing $4,000 worth of gift certificates throughout the year and for next years banquet plus four Keizer Racing Wheels at the 2007 awards banquet.

MACS Facts:
The average number of drivers participating per event was 46. The highest car count for the past season was 61 while the low was 35.
Ten different winners visited victory lane from the 13 events presented which represents 77% of the time a different driver sat in victory lane.
Jason now notches his place in Series history as the third driver to not only repeat as a champion but do so back-to-back. The list of Series Champions includes Chamberlain (‘97-‘98), Lynn Geisler (‘99-‘00), Mike Blose (‘01), Pencil (’02), Chuck Harper (‘03), Rob Blair (’04), and Balzano in 2005.

14 Series Events were scheduled in 2007, they include:

April 7 – Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland , MD ) – Weather
May 25 – Skyline Speedway (Stewart , OH ) – Josh McGuire
May 26 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth , OH ) – Jackie Boggs
May 27 – Central Pennsylvania Speedway (Clearfield , PA ) – Rob Blair
July 3 – Eriez Speedway (Hammett , PA ) – Jason Covert
July 13 – Bedford Speedway (Bedford , PA ) – Bo Feathers
Aug.18 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica , VA ) – Jason Covert
David Williams and Steve Shaver won the 25-lap preliminary events
Aug. 31 – Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway (Sarver , PA ) – Chub Frank
Sept. 1 - Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth , OH ) – Doug Drown
Sept. 2 – Portsmouth Raceway Park (Portsmouth, OH ) – Jason Covert
Sept. 21 – Hilltop Speedway (Millersburg , OH ) – David Scott
Sept. 22 – Skyline Speedway (Stewart, OH ) – Steve Shaver
Oct. 5 – ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland , MD ) – Jason Covert
Oct. 6 – ‘The Rock’ Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland , MD ) – Ricky Elliott

2007 FINAL Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A – Jason Covert 3,595 pts.
2. #71R – Rod Conley 3,435 pts.
3. #E1 – Mike Balzano 3,340 pts.
4. #12D – Doug Drown 3,200 pts.
5. #21 – Matt Lux 3,170 pts.
6. #W11 – Rob Blair 2,865 pts.
7. #14P – Jack Pencil 2,430 pts.
8. #5 – Chuck Clise 2,310 pts.
9. #119 – Jim Bernheisel 1,970 pts.
10. #21D – Dan Stone 1,585 pts.

Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.

Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 349-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net

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Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media / Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
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