GM CRATE ENGINE LATE MODELS TO TAKE CENTER STAGE DURING "SUPER BOWL OF RACING 2005" AT GOLDEN ISLES SPEEDWAY
…..3 Straight Nights of Action With Lucrative Purse Payouts Set for February 3rd, 4th and 5th
(Brunswick, GA – December 7, 2004) The 2005 racing debut of the new General Motors Crate Engine Late Model division will take center stage with three nights of feature racing during the "Super Bowl of Racing 2005" at Golden Isles Speedway in February. As part of the first stock car racing action of the 2005 season kicking off SpeedWeeks, the economy designed GM Crate Engine powered division will join the nation's leading super late model drivers and four other racing divisions in the special event at the legendary five-eighths speedway in Coastal Georgia.
The General Motors Crate Engine effort to place emphasis on cost-saving competition for local and regional racing has taken a strong hold in stock car racing circles across the nation on both dirt and asphalt venues. The GM Crate Engine class schedule will feature a pair of 25 lap $2,000 to win main events on Thursday and Friday (February 3rd & 4th) and a $3,000 to win 30-lap feature on Saturday (February 5th).
Golden Isles Speedway owner Frankie Lloyd knows what it's like to budget for a race team as he has fielded racecars for numerous drivers, including his sons for nearly two decades. Lloyd recently announced the addition of the GM Crate Engine class with strong payouts and incentives for the competitors who will be on hand for the special trio of events at the lightning fast track near Brunswick, Georgia.
Golden Isles Speedway will team up with the General Motors Crate Engine Late Models and Hardy Chevrolet (Dallas, GA and Gainesville, GA) in presenting the 2005 debut of the innovative Crate Engine Late Model class. Sponsorship from Mike Vaughn's Auto Exchange of Cartersville, Georgia will aid the growth of this new economy class division's opening events at Golden Isles Speedway and then throughout the anticipated explosive growth of the division across the country. In addition to the lucrative purse payouts for the Crate Engine Late Models, the driver with the highest average finishing position over the three nights will receive a $1,000.00 bonus compliments of north Georgia homebuilder Temples Construction and Mike Vaughn's Auto Exchange. Hardy Chevrolet will present a brand new GM Crate Engine to one of the top ten points finishers from the three nights of racing to be determined by a random draw after the final night of racing from among the top-ten points competitors.
"Everyone involved with these special events at Golden Isles Speedway and the racers from across the area really appreciate the effort put forth by Mike Vaughn in putting together the Crate Engine late model portion of the show," noted Frankie Lloyd on the upcoming February events. "It's very important to take care of the racers and the race team owners and provide them with an affordable manner and place to compete, I know, I have owned racecars for over twenty years now," Lloyd continued. "Charles Hardy and the Hardy Chevrolet folks are really behind this event and we are going to help them in any way that we can. It is an important event for General Motors and Chevrolet in making sure that their Crate Engine program is managed and promoted in a proper business fashion at race tracks and events across the nation and we are behind there efforts one hundred percent."
Several of the nation's most respected short track aces from the past several decades are spearheading the new surge of economy racing in the GM Crate Engine class. As part of the launch for the 2005 debut of the GM Crate Engine division former NASCAR Cup and Busch Grand National star Jeff Purvis will suit up and compete in the GM Crate Engine events at Golden Isles Speedway. Purvis, who resides in Clarksville, TN, is a former champion of the NDRA (National Dirt Racing Association) and former 3-time Champion of the famed "World 100" at Eldora Speedway. In addition to his many other major victories and titles prior to his success on NASCAR's superspeedways, Purvis also championed the long-running Southern All-Stars (SAS) Series. Joining Purvis in the push to bring affordable, yet competitive late model racing back to the forefront will be former 2-time Dirt Track World Champion Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN. Johnson, known across the racing world as the "Chattanooga Flash" is also a former multi-time SAS title winner. Another leading force who will join Purvis and Johnson behind the wheel in the growth of the GM Crate Engine push is Mike Head of Ellenwood, GA. Head, who has also claimed SAS championships among his many titles and wins over the years has long been known as one of the most tenacious short-track racers in America.
"It speaks volumes about the efforts that General Motors is putting forth to insure cost-effective competition when all-star drivers like Jeff Purvis, Ronnie Johnson and Mike Head get behind a program like this Crate Engine development that General Motors is offering racers across the nation," notes automotive businessman Mike Vaughn from the Atlanta, GA metro area. "I am really glad to be involved in this program and especially grateful for Frankie Lloyd and the folks at Golden Isles Speedway for hosting this special week of racing."
With the experience, leadership and guidance from the trio of well-respected and proven veterans such as Purvis, Johnson and Head a revitalizing breath of excitement is on the horizon for local and regional late model racers and the survival of their type of racing. The cost of racing engines for late model and limited late model divisions of local and regional racing has taken its toll on car counts at local track during the past decade. Now, with an economical and reliable crate engine program with the proven results that have been delivered by global leader General Motors, track promoters see a positive outlook for the divisions existence and growth.
"The GM Crate Engine will provide long term and lasting benefits for everyone involved in short-track racing and its something that has been needed for a while in order to help racers and track owners survive," Vaughn noted. "Charles Hardy and his family at Hardy Chevrolet have been major advocates of stock car racing and have worked with some of the biggest names in the racing business. We really appreciate Hardy Chevrolet's support and the technology of General Motors in this venture."
When the roar of high horsepower stock cars will return to Coastal Georgia in February to officially open the motorsports season leading into SpeedWeeks when Golden Isles Speedway hosts the "Super Bowl of Racing 2005". The special three straight nights of racing will feature a trio of $10,000 to win Super Late Model nationally sanctioned events on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (February 3rd, 4th, and 5th). These season opening events on the American stock car racing scene will serve as the first sanctioned events on the 2005 super late model dirt racing campaign.
Golden Isles Speedway has been the site of numerous historical battles in the world of short track stock car racing for many years. The legends that have conquered the lightning fast 5/8 mile reach back into the decade of the 1960's and includes the likes of Tiny Lund then in more recent years champions such as Freddy Smith, Ronnie Johnson, Earl Pearson Jr., Scott Bloomquist, Billy Moyer, Skip Arp, Rick Eckert, Steve Francis and others who will return to Golden Isles Speedway in February for the "Super Bowl of Racing 2005".
Jacksonville, Florida business owner Frankie Lloyd recently purchased the legendary fastest track in the south outright from former owners and promoters and is now ready to use the venue as the annual launching pad for each season's trek toward Florida SpeedWeeks. Lloyd is a longtime race team owner and supporter of short track auto racing in the Southeast, particularly throughout Florida and Georgia. Golden Isles Speedway is located just outside of Brunswick, Georgia and very proximate to the vacation beach spots of Coastal Georgia, including Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island.
"The response to our February schedule has been very positive," says Lloyd while working at his new racetrack during the holiday weekend. "Drivers and team owners have been calling from all over the country and from all indications we are going to have a very large field of cars in all of our classes. All of the big names in the super late model division are coming for our three nights of racing and we have added the General Motors Crate Engine late models for each night also with some help and thoughtful planning from some key folks behind the GM Crate Engine program and several other key players in the racing industry."
Lloyd has made tremendous strides with facility improvement and working in a cooperative manner local and area businesses and tourism officials in order to strengthen the exposure of the events and the huge field of cars and traveling race fans who will flock into the Brunswick, Georgia area for the annual season opening events each racing season. Lloyd, along with his wife Jackie, and the entire family and staff are very optimistic and excited about hosting the special week of racing to kick off 2005. Officials expect several hundred racecars from across America to be on hand for the three straight nights of high profile racing action in the special event being billed as the "Super Bowl of Racing 2005".
During the 2004 touring season Jacksonville, Florida native Earl Pearson, Jr. claimed the National Championship of the Stacker 2 Xtreme Dirt Car Series. Pearson has had some big wins at Golden Isles Speedway during his aspiring career toward a national title and will begin his 2005 defense of his championship during the SuperBowl of Racing action. The action-packed mini-week of racing will feature the nation's top-rated super late model racers on dirt in three straight nights of individual features that offering over $150,000 in posted purse and awards. $10,000 will go to the winners in Thursday and Friday nights' (February 3rd and 4th) super late model main events. Then on Saturday night the late model main event will feature another $10,000 to win 60 lap feature.
All of the biggest names in Dirt Late Model racing from across the nation have given their approval to the 3 big nights of racing at Golden Isles Speedway in February and committed to compete in each night of action. For updates, event scheduling and detailed information, including advance entry forms, reserved grandstand seating tickets and reserved motor home parking for the upcoming events check out the official web site of Golden Isles Speedway on the Internet at www.goldenislesspeedway.com or by calling the track at (912) 778-3767.
Other support divisions for the special week of racing will include the Hobby Stock division racing action each night plus Open Wheel Modifieds on Thursday; Limited Sportsman cars on Friday; and the Super Street class on Saturday. On Wednesday, February 2nd Golden Isles Speedway will host an Open Practice and Media Day to kick off the special week of racing. In addition to the Open Practice time on the racetrack for the competitors a special Low Country Boil and Oyster Roast will take place for race team members, media members and fans. Golden Isles Speedway is located 12 miles west of Interstate 95 on U.S. Highway 82, just west of Brunswick and Jekyll Island, Georgia. E-mail requests for advanced reserved grandstand seating and motor home parking locations should be forwarded to GIS@goldenislesspeedway.com.
Lloyd and his staff have made dramatic improvements to the racing surface at the high speed five-eighths mile track which included widening of the racing grooves and extending turns one and two back to their original design of years past when racers could carry tremendous speeds through the south end of the speedway. The changes of the track will offer the most daring drivers a shot at the old track record for super late models on the old configuration of the track which was established by Scott Bloomquist in 1993 when he roared around the 5/8's mile at 16.246 seconds, which equates to an average speed of 138.495 mph. The speeds that the super late models attain at Golden Isles Speedway makes it simply the fastest short track in America as drivers have been clocked by radar at the end of the backstretch at speeds in excess of 155 mph. The recent work on the track's surface will enable drivers to work higher up the banking through the first two turns and carry more momentum around the track.
Outside of the race track Lloyd and his crew have installed electricity and water hookups for motorhomes in a reserved area and have added a modern scoreboard tower and scoring pylon with other noticeable facility upgrades and improvements throughout the Golden Isles Speedway grounds. The schedule of events for the "Super Bowl of Racing 2005" will see Pit Gates open at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2nd for the Open Practice Day. Pit gates will open at Noon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday February 3rd, 4th and 5th, with Infield Gates opening at 2 p.m. each day and Grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday (February 3rd and 4th) then 3 p.m. on Saturday (February 5th). Advanced Reserved Grandstand Seats are available, as are Reserved Motorhome Parking spaces with hookups by calling the Golden Isles Speedway office at (912) 778-3767. All event information is available on the official website of Golden Isles Speedway at www.goldenislesspeedway.com.
Terri Metzger, Corporate Communications
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NORMAN, OK, December 7, 2004 / Business Wire / Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., (OTCBB: BMSR) (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT MotorSportsTM, announced that it has purchased United Midwestern Promoters Motorsports, LLC, (UMP), a late model and modified sanctioning body which includes the Stacker 2® Xtreme DirtCar Series. The title sponsor for the Xtreme DirtCar Series is Stacker 2, a nationally marketed herbal supplement sold at most convenience, health and drug stores.
For the past twenty years UMP has been a major player within the late model and modified circuits. With more than 3,000 registered open wheel modified drivers, the Xtreme DirtCar Series’ sponsors include Stacker 2, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company®, Gemini Auto Stores® and Lucas Oil®. The Xtreme DirtCar Series also has a television contract with SPEED Channel.
The UMP acquisition strengthens the Company’s position as the largest and most recognized sanctioning body for sprint, late model and modified dirt track racing in the United States. In 2004, an estimated more than 3.5 million fans attended World of Outlaws and DIRT Series sanctioned events to watch the best drivers in the industry perform. Management expects to be able to build upon the success of its 2004 season and anticipates significant attendance growth for 2005.
“As we’ve moved through the year we’ve been able to make strategic acquisitions that are consistent with the goals we established in our business plan,” said Paul A. Kruger, Boundless’ Chairman and CEO. “The UMP acquisition reflects our commitment to building a sanctioning organization which will take the sport of dirt track racing to a new level both in the United States and abroad.”
“The acquisition of UMP will help us to extend our base of DIRT’s weekly sanctioned tracks as we bring on board a large contingent of modified teams,” said Bobby Hartslief, Boundless’ COO. “However, most importantly, the acquisition unifies the late model series and brings with it marketing opportunities to better serve our fan base.”
About DIRT MotorSportsTM
Based in Norman, OK, DIRT Motorsports ("DIRT") is the premier racing and sports entertainment company dedicated to the promotion of competitive dirt track racing events and series. The Company is the largest sanctioning body for sprint, late model and modified dirt track racing in the United States and presently operates several different national racing series including the World of Outlaws Sprint Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series, and Stacker 2 Xtreme DirtCar Series. “World of Outlaws” is a registered trademark of DIRT.
For further information on DIRT or this press release contact Terri Metzger at 1-877-5RACING (1-877-572-2464) Ext. 113, email press@dirtmotorsports.com or visit us online at www.boundlessracing.com, , www.theworldofoutlaws.com, www.WoOLMS.com and www.dirtmotorsports.com
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Kinser, Lasoski Aiming for All-America Status
Colorado Spring, CO -- December 3, 2004 -- By Chris Dolack
Steve Kinser and Danny Lasoski tore up dirt tracks in 2004 from
coast to coast with the World of Outlaws Sprint Series. Now come
the spoils. Kinser, the “King of the Outlaws,” just wrapped up
an unparalleled 19th series championship. Lasoski, better known
as “the Dude,” owns the prestigious Knoxville Nationals.
He won the famed event in 2004 for the second year in a row
and the fourth time in his career. Now, the two veterans of the
world’s top sprint-car racing series are among 44 finalists
vying for a spot on the coveted 2004 Auto
Racing All-America Team. Two drivers from each of seven categories will comprise the team. The racers voted the best-of-the-best are chosen from votes by nearly 300 members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association. The winners will be revealed Jan. 15 at the AARWBA banquet in Pomona, Calif.
Kinser, of Bloominton, Ind., is unrivaled when it comes to
winning this honor. With a series-high 17 feature wins and 47
top-five
finishes in his No. 11 Quaker State Maxim, he is seeking an
unbelievable 22nd selection to the team. “It’s a great thing [to
be nominated],” said Kinser, who begins his quest for 20 series
titles in January with the Outlaws Down Under. “Every time I get
voted onto the team I have to go to Australia [to race]. But
because the banquet [is in California], I never get to
go! Still, it’s an honor to be nominated.”
Former Outlaws champion Lasoski, of Dover, Mo., is chasing his second selection to the All-America Team. He boasts nine wins in his Tony Stewart Motorsports No. 20 J.D. Byrider/Home Depot/Eagle, but the $125,000 payday for winning in Knoxville was “totally awesome.” Lasoski’s 37 top-five and 50 top-10 runs ranks him second to Kinser in the standings. Also up for All-America Team consideration is Chad Kemenah, of Findlay, Ohio. Kemenah had six top-five finishes and 12 top-10s with the Outlaws in 2004, including a second-place run in the Knoxville Nationals.
Kinser, Lasoski and the rest of the World of Outlaws Sprint Series’ Mean 15 drop the flag on the 2005 season Jan. 13 at Parramatta City Raceway in New South Wales, Australia. The series returns to stateside dirt tracks in February. The banquet, which also kicks off AARWBA’s 50th anniversary, is open to the public. Ticket information is available from AARWBA, 922 N. Pass Ave., Burbank, Calif. 91505, or call 818-842-7005.
About Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. d/b/a DIRT MotorSports Based in Norman, OK, Boundless is a racing and sports entertainment company. Boundless is currently pursuing the acquisition of dirt motor sports racing sanctioning organizations, promotional organizations and racetracks in the United States. “World of Outlaws” is a registered trademark of Boundless.
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Historic Season Debut Shows Elite Potential of World of
Outlaws Late Model Series
Colorado Spring, CO -- December 3, 2004 -- By Chris Dolack
From conception to conclusion, the amazing debut season of World
of Outlaws Late Model Series still has drivers and fans buzzing.
After campaigning in several different series in 2003, the 12 top dirt late model racers in the world joined forces with DIRT MotorSports. In two months, they built a series that packed grandstands. It competed on 40 nights in 14 different states with purses in excess of $2 million. And from the drop of the green flag in February to final wave of the checkers in October, this series was marked by fierce fender-to-fender competition at every bullring along the way.
In the final event of this historic season, Scott Bloomquist grabbed the pole and roared into Victory Lane for his series-high ninth victory. Even more important, it secured the inaugural championship worth $75,000 for one of the sport’s most decorated drivers.
“We’ve had the greatest racing I’ve ever seen,” Bloomquist said.
That’s no idle praise, either.
Bloomquist’s career numbers are astonishing. He has more than
400 wins and 12 series or track championships. He is not
satisfied with anything short of a victory, leaving everything
on the track in an effort to win. He was a driving force behind
the creation of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series when not
many in the industry gave the “Dirty Dozen” a chance. But
Bloomquist and the 11 other rivals knew they had something
special when more than 70 drivers showed up to race in February
at Volusia Speedway Park.
“I think it brought racing to another level,” said Bloomquist,
of Mooresburg, Tenn. “I think it made a lot of guys feel a
little more like a team of 12, or even more. When we went to big
events, if one of us couldn’t win it we wanted one of the other
guys in the group to win it. And it ended up happening that we
won them all. There was definitely some pride in that.
“Anytime you race against a certain group, you want people to
view your group as the toughest or you’re not going to get the
credit. To have these 12 guys win every major event in dirt late
model racing shows there was nobody cherry picking, there was
nobody running or hiding from competition. It was about stepping
up to the plate every time you raced. You felt pride when you
left an event after winning. It was pride equal to winning a
major event.”
Bloomquist was not alone in his praise for the inaugural season.
Drivers, owners, fans and promoters all reaped the benefits of
being associated with the series.
“I think it came off really well,” said Mark Richards, owner of
West Virginia-based Rocket Chassis and father of 16-year-old
late model phenom Josh Richards. “None of the other series out
there that are in existence today came about as fast as the
World of Outlaws did. Most of the time it takes years to get to
where the World of Outlaws got to in one short season. It will
be the elite series in all of dirt track late model racing.
“DIRT MotorSports stood up and did everything it committed to
do, plus more. Going into February I wasn’t so sure, but a year
later I can tell you they fulfilled all their commitments.”
After Bloomquist, Steve Francis was the most dominating driver
on the circuit. He served notice in the debut he would be a
contender throughout the season. Francis, of Ashland, Ky., led
every lap of the inaugural feature in his first race after two
years behind the wheel of the Rocket Chassis house car. The
“Kentucky Colonel” would go on to win two more features --
including a $40,000 victory at Red River Valley Speedway -- and
post a stunning 28 top-five finishes.
“To be able to get 12 guys to pull together that quick, that
good and that fast is remarkable,” Francis said. “We’ve done
some business ventures together as a group of 12 and I don’t
think anybody ever thought that was possible. It’s a tribute to
all the guys. We’re fierce competitors on the racetrack, but
we’re smart enough to know we’re business partners in this
thing, too.”
From its launch in Florida, the series still in its infancy
snaked its way through Tennessee and Texas before hitting the
heart of sprint car country. It left fans on their feet
everywhere.
Dale McDowell, of Chickamauga, Ga., dominated a feature in April
at Lernerville Speedway, where the World of Outlaws Sprint
Series has raced since 1979. But crowd favorite Chub Frank, of
Bear Lake, Pa., was waiting to make his move. On a track he
knows well, Frank schooled McDowell by saving his tires and
surging from deep in the field to the lead in the closing laps
for his first victory with the series.
“What they accomplished in a short time was amazing,” Frank
said. “It was two or three months from the time we started
talking about it before the whole operation was up and running
with schedules and drivers and everything lined up. I thought
that was pretty amazing.”
It was just the beginning of a remarkable year for the Dirty
Dozen in and out of Outlaws events. In fact, in every major
non-sanctioned event, one of the 12 Outlaws drivers stole the
purse. Bloomquist captured the Dream 100 and the Show Me 100.
Frank topped a 215-car field to win the 34th annual World 100.
And McDowell, a seven-time Outlaws winner, captured the Topless
100.
But the opportunity to win a championship in a series with the
best dirt late model racers ever assembled is what these drivers
were chasing. Down the stretch it was a rugged fight among
Bloomquist, Francis, Rick Eckert, McDowell and Bart Hartman to
decide the title.
Hartman, of Zanesville, Ohio, had the most to ground to gain. He
struck first by scoring an impressive victory in the 16th annual
Pittsburgher. Then the series shifted to West Virginia Motor
Speedway for a two-night event and the top five pulled even
tighter.
The Outlaws next invaded Fulton, N.Y., where Dan Schlieper
earned his first victory and Francis closed to within three
points of series-leader Bloomquist.
That set the stage for a two-night championship showdown at
Delta Bowl Speedway in Tunica, Miss.
With 16 laps left in the season, Bloomquist was on the point
with Francis and Eckert in tow. As he often does, Bloomquist
jumped out to a big lead on a restart and left the field behind
him to win the race and clinch the title.
“There was a lot of pressure and a lot of pressure on my help
the last two nights at Tunica,” Bloomquist said. “We got through
the first night and overcame Steve leading the most laps and us
coming from sixth and winning the race. We gained a little in
the point deal. After we accomplished that, the next day the
track was a little different and there was the same pressure and
the same things came back again. Usually you don’t have that
kind of pressure two days in a row.”
Bloomquist was determined, more than he ever has been to win a
championship.
“You basically just need to stay focused, especially when a
racetrack is challenging like that one was,” he said. “You have
to stay focused on finishing the event, first and foremost. Even
though at one time in the race Steve still could have won the
title, my real focus was leading the most laps. Once we got past
halfway, my focus was not making a mistake.”
There were no miscues in what was a fitting conclusion to the
2004 late model season. It also leaves Bloomquist a marked man
in 2005. The 11 other drivers now have an idea what it will take
to become an Outlaws champion.
“It was just on the verge of being an unreal year,” Francis said
of his season of runner-up finishes. “It was a great year,
anyway, but it was on the verge of being an unreal year. There’s
no doubt what our expectations are for next year. Win the
championship, plain and simple.”
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series returns in February to
beat and bang on the dirt speedways of the United States. And
the drivers say the best is yet to come.
About Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. d/b/a DIRT Motorsports
Based in Norman, OK, Boundless is a racing and sports
entertainment company. Boundless is currently pursuing the
acquisition of dirt motor sports racing sanctioning
organizations, promotional organizations and racetracks in the
United States. “World of Outlaws” is a registered trademark of
Boundless.
For further information on Boundless or this press release
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Steve Francis Motorsports News Release
For Immediate Release
November 30, 2004
Steve Francis heads to Australia as a member of Team USA
(Ashland, KY) World of Outlaws dirty dozen member and three time STARS Renegade DirtCar Series champion, Steve Francis will be spending the month of December and the first week of January racing as a member of Team USA in Australia in the Super Sedan class. This will be Francis’ third time traveling to Australia as member of Team USA during his career.
“It is a honor to represent American dirt late model racing in Australia,” says Francis. “It is a great opportunity to compete in the off season and to visit Australia. I hate that I will be away for Christmas and away from family, but they understand and are supportive.”
After returning from Australia, Francis will be landing in Phoenix, AZ to return to the seat of the Moring Motorsports Mopar and Valvoline sponsored Freeport Recycling Centers Rocket Dodge for the Early Thaw events. Francis took the checkered flag twice this past season and the championship honors in the Early Thaw series.
For complete scheduling information on Steve Francis’ tour in Australia, please visit, www.stevefrancisracing.com
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BOUNDLESS MOTOR SPORTS RACING, INC. D/B/A DIRT MOTORSPORTS
HIRES DANNY MALASKY AS SR VP LEGAL COUNSEL
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, November 17, 2004 / Business Wire /
Boundless Motor Sports Racing Inc., (OTCBB: BMSR) (Boundless)
d/b/a DIRT MotorSports, announced that it has appointed Danny
Malasky as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the
Company. Malasky is currently a member of the Sports Lawyers
Association, the Maryland Bar Association, the District of
Columbia Bar Association and the United States District Court
for the District of Maryland.
Prior to joining DIRT MotorSports, Malasky was a Commercial
Litigation Associate at Piper Rudnick LLP in Washington, D.C.
where he served as Associate Representative. Malasky currently
serves as the Director of Operations and Marketing for the BB&T
Classic, a premier two-day college basketball tournament at MCI
Center benefiting the Children’s Charities Foundation. His
background includes the representation of athletes and the
negotiation of corporate sponsorship agreements for SportsPro
Management, Inc., from 1994 – 1997. Malasky served as the
Tournament Coordinator for the 1997 Franklin National Bank
Classic while working at Washington Sports & Entertainment.
“I am thrilled to be part of the DIRT team and look forward to
working along side so many talented individuals,” said Malasky.
“Danny’s sports management and litigation background will be a
great asset to the team,” said Bobby Hartslief, Boundless Chief
Operating Officer. “Having an in-house General Counsel will help
us to expedite contracts and other operational issues for all
three series.”
About Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. D/B/A DIRT MotorSports
Based in Norman, OK, Boundless is a racing and sports
entertainment company. Boundless is currently pursuing the
acquisition of dirt motor sports racing sanctioning
organizations, promotional organizations and racetracks in the
United States. “World of Outlaws” is a registered trademark of
Boundless.
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release contact Becky Houston, VP of PR & Media Relations at
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NORMAN, OK, November 10, 2004 / Business Wire / Boundless Motor Sports Racing Inc., (OTCBB: BMSR) (Boundless) d/b/a DIRT Motorsports, announced that it has executed a definitive purchase agreement for the purchase of Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, PA from Lernerville Speedway Inc. and its owners. The half-mile, clay oval with seating for approximately 11,000 built in 1967, hosted more than 30 races this past season including two World of Outlaws Sprint Series and two World of Outlaws Late Model Series events. Closing of this transaction is dependent upon the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent.
Lernerville Speedway was made famous by the late legendary track owner and promoter Don Martin. DIRT Motorsports purchased the track from Lernerville Speedway Inc., and Helen Martin, Don’s wife who was integral in the success of the racetrack. Lernerville Speedway, one of dirt track racing’s most highly regarded facilities, just completed their 37th consecutive season of operation.
“At DIRT Motorsports we will strive to make every effort to honor and carry on the great tradition and success that legendary Don Martin created, nurtured and maintained for so many years at the race track he cared so much for,” said Bobby Hartslief, Boundless Chief Operating Officer. “The decades-long success made it attractive and we feel it’s a worthwhile investment and we are anxious to work with its extremely strong contingent of weekly racers and loyalists. We are also planning the development of a World of Outlaws Sprint Series Hall of Fame on the premises.”
“The acquisition of Lernerville Speedway follows our business plan of acquiring strategic dirt tracks across the country,” said Paul A. Kruger, Boundless Chairman and CEO. “Lernerville’s reputation and history will help us in our goals to significantly increase visibility of the World of Outlaws Sprint and World of Outlaws Late Model Series.”
About Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. d/b/a DIRT Motorsports
Based in Norman, OK, Boundless is a racing and sports entertainment company. Boundless is currently pursuing the acquisition of dirt motor sports racing sanctioning organizations, promotional organizations and racetracks in the United States. “World of Outlaws” is a registered trademark of Boundless.
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World of Outlaws Late Model Series Annual Banquet Fitting End to Successful Season
By WoO Late Model PR After a climactic weekend of racing at the Delta Bowl, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series 2004 Champion Scott Bloomquist was rewarded with a check for $75,000 and well-deserved bragging rights as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series Champion. More than 200 guests attended the annual banquet at Sam’s Town Hotel/Casino in Tunica, MS, including the members of the 2004 Dirty Dozen, team owners, promoters, sponsors and members of the media to celebrate the close of the season and distribute a $325,000 points fund.
Once the “eight-minute horn” sounded starting the event, Paul A. Kruger Chairman and CEO of Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., d/b/a DIRT Motorsports, began the night with a special welcome and appreciation for all those who contributed to the success of the 2004 season.
“The World of Outlaws 2004 season has been an amazing year and a definite learning experience,” said Kruger. “We look to draw on that knowledge to expand the series next year to reach an even bigger fan base. I’d like to thank everyone who participated this year for helping to make the season a success.”
Kruger turned the program over to Craig Cormack, Boundless VP Race Operations, who recapped the exciting year. “This year we raced 40 events in 14 different states, had total purses in excess of $2 million with over $300,000 in point fund monies,” said Cormack.
Rick Eshelman, the official announcer for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, emceed the event with the same enthusiasm as if he was calling a race from the press box. Rick first recognized WoO Late Model Series sponsors including Hoosier Racing Tires, Racing Electronics, Choice Hotels, Cruise with the Champions, AFCO Shocks, Banshee Graphics and Longacre Racing Products.
The crowning moment of the banquet was the recognition of WoO Late Model Series Champion, Scott Bloomquist in the #0 Miller Brothers Coal / Hawkeye Trucking / Custom Race Engines / Allstar Performance / Hoosier Tire / Sweet Manufacturing Ford Taurus. Bloomquist finished the season with 9 feature wins, 25 top fives and 33 top tens. Since Bloomquist first conceptualized the “Dirty Dozen” it was only fitting that he take the 2004 WoO Late Model Series Championship title.
Since his first feature win during the final night of Speed Week at Volusia Speedway, Bloomquist has been consistently pulling off feature wins and picking up points. The battle for champion was an exciting race in itself and throughout the evening fellow Dirty Dozen members congratulated Bloomquist for his hard earned victory.
“It was one of those seasons where we led the points early on and then we got into trouble mid summer and it really set us back,” said Bloomquist. “It was probably as rocky of season as I have ever had. After the fire we had to just suck it up and get our ass in gear.”
“At the banquet it showed that the class of people we are running for now is a cut above anyone we have before and it gives us a good feeling about next season,” continued Bloomquist. “For a series to be put together in such a short period of time and be so successful it shows a lot of backbone on part of the officials and the drivers. It shows that if we all work together there is noting that can’t be accomplished.”
The series championship was close throughout the year, with just a few points separating the two leaders going into the final night of racing. Unfortunately for Steve Francis, major damage to the #15 Valvoline / Mopar / Freeport Recycle Center / Action Auto Mart / Rocket Chassis Dodge Intrepid during Saturday night’s hot laps combined with Scott Bloomquist’s hard-charging lead of the final feature, put him in second place for the championship, just 13 points behind the champion.
Having dubbed himself “Mr. Second” earlier on in the season with 25 top 5 finishes, Francis will still go down in the history books as the first ever WoO Late Model Series feature winner at Volusia Speedway back in February. Francis also won the highest paying feature, $40,000 to win, of the season at Red River Valley Speedway in August. Francis was presented with another $40,000 check for his achievement as well as a special trophy and commemorative leather jacket.
“We kind of ran second all year long,” said Francis. “We just seemed to come up short, and that’s just the way thing went all season.”
Looking back on the 2004 WoO Late Model Series season Francis commented, “As far as the series goes, I think it was the best thing that could happen for Late Model racing and it’s our plan to do it again next year and hopefully to come up one spot better.”
The Series also honored Rookie of the Year contender John Blankenship in the #23 Busch Beer / All-Star Performance / Hoosier Tire Ford Taurus with a check for $5,000. Blankenship finished the season 14th in points.
The 2004 WoO Late Model Series Rookie of the Year Award, a check for $10,000 and keys to a new late model chassis were then presented to Tim McCreadie, 12th in point standings. McCreadie amazingly was able to not only run the full WoO season, but the DIRT Modified season as well, making a major statement in both series runs.
“We didn’t plan to run this much, we just went to Florida to kind of fool around with this thing,” said McCreadie. “After Florida we decided to run the full season after seeing the series and how competitive we were. It kind of hurt us because we had to build a team on the road and we only had one car and a couple of motors.”
“We didn’t get to win a race, but finishing in the top 12 in points and becoming a member of the Dirty Dozen was quite an accomplishment for us,” continued McCreadie. “We are tickled to be mentioned along with the top drivers like Scott Bloomquist, Steve Francis, Rick Eckert, Dale McDowell, and Chub Frank.”
The WoO Late Model Series Dirty Dozen were not only the top drivers at sanctioned events, but turned out to be the fiercest competition on the road. When the Dirty Dozen were not winning WoO Late Model Series sanctioned races they were winning practically every other major late model race event in the country including the Show-Me 100, The Dream, World 100 and Topless 100.
The WoO Late Model Series Crew Chief of the Year Award was presented to Rick “Boom” Briggs, Jr., who works on the Chub Frank 1*. Briggs epitomizes the camaraderie and talent of the WoO Late Model Series Dirty Dozen crews.
“To receive the Crew Chief of the Year was very rewarding,” said Briggs. “For the guys I run with all year to come together and show me their respect really means a lot.
“I just want to thank Boundless Motor Sports and the World of Outlaws for taking a chance and putting this series together, it has been a great season,” continued Briggs. “My wife appreciates the award as well, she is already making plans for the cruise.”
After Bloomquist and Francis, the 2004 WoO Late Model Series standings were as follows:
3rd Place Rick Eckert in the #24 Raye Vest Excavating / J&J Steel / Cornett Engine / Rocket Chassis / Hoosier Tire / AFCO Race Products Ford Taurus
4th Place Dale McDowell in the #17M Larry Shaw Race Cars / S&H Motorsports / Dover Cylinder Head / Racetek / Petroff Towing / J&J Steel / New Vision Graphics / Rocket Chassis Pontiac Grand Prix
5th Place Bart Hartman in the #75 Seubert Calf Ranches / Imler's Poultry / MCB Motorsports / Cornett Engine / Hoosier Tire / Rocket Chassis Gran Prix
6th Place Chub Fank in the #1* Lester Buildings / Corry Rubber Corp / All-Star Performance / The Slavic Group / Rocket Chassis Chevrolet Monte Carlo
7th Place Dan Schlieper in the #9 Miller Brothers Coal / Hawkeye Trucking / Pro Power / Rayburn Chevrolet Monte Carlo
8th Place Billy Moyer in the #21 J&J Steel / Hawkeye Trucksales.com / Mcarthy One Hour Heating and Air / Banner Valley Hauling Chevrolet Monte Carlo
9th Place Mike Balzano in the #E1 Smoker Friendly / Biscotti’s Restaurant / Eddie’s Auto Parts / Hoosier Tire / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Rocket Chassis Chevrolet Monte Carlo
10th Place Clint Smith in the #44 JP Drilling / CSR Aluminum Fabrication / Rocket Chassis Chevrolet Monte Carlo
11th Place Darrell Lanigan in the #29 Lanigan Autosports / Accutex Signs / Cornett / AFCO / GottaRace / Hoosier Tire / Rocket Chassis Ford Taurus
12th Place Tim McCreadie in the #39 Sweeteners Plus / A-C Speedworld / Texaco Havoline / Rocket Chassis Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Each driver was congratulated by members of Boundless management including Paul Kruger, Craig Cormack and Bobby Hartslief as well as Series Competition Director Dean Miracle. Julie Barksdale, President Boundless Merchandise, presented each driver and their spouse/significant other with a commemorative WoO Late Model Series Dirty Dozen black leather jacket.
Rick Aukland, driver of the #12 Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting / Malcuit Engines Dodge Intrepid, was also recognized as one of the original members of the Dirty Dozen for his commitment to the series. Though Aukland didn’t make it into the top twelve in points standings, he was honored for his dedication to running the entire series amongst the best and toughest late model drivers in the country.
Larry Shaw with Larry Shaw Racing celebrating 25 years of racing, also took to the stage to recognize McDowell Racing, AFCO Shocks, New Vision Graphics and Rocket Chassis for their commitment to the sport. Shaw also presented the New Vision Graphics Award to Scott Bloomquist for most WoO Late Model Series feature wins in 2004.
Bobby Hartslief, Boundless COO, ended the program with a look to the future of the series. “The World of Outlaws is the greatest form of motor racing in its class. We have the best drivers, the best venues and the best purses,” said Hartslief. “We will continue our commitment to increase the level of awareness and market for the season. We look forward to working with everyone again in 2005.”
Steve Francis Mototsports Schedule Update
For Immediate Release
November 3, 20004
Steve Francis cancels National 100 from the 2004 season
(Ashland, KY) Steve Francis announced today that he will skip the National 100 at East Alabama Motor Speedway as to stay home with his family after a successful season.
“Since I am going to Australia this December, I felt it was best for not only me to spend time with my family, especially, my daughter, and it also gives the crew a break as well,” commented Francis.
For information, please visit, wwww.stevefrancisracing.com
Bloomquist Makes it Two for Two in Tunica and Clinches WoO Late Model Series Championship Title
By Brian Dunlap WoO Late Model PR Tunica, MS (October 30, 2004) Scott Bloomquist drove his #0 Miller Brothers Coal / Hawkeye Trucking / Custom Race Engines / Allstar Performance / Hoosier Tire / Sweet Manufacturing Ford Taurus into the Delta Bowl Speedway victory lane and the history books, winning the World of Outlaws Late Model Series final race of the 2004 season and clinching the series championship.
Starting from the pole position with Rick Eckert’s #24 Raye Vest Excavating / Rocket Chassis Ford Taurus on his outside Bloomquist took the lead with the drop of the green flag and never looked back.
Early on Eckert looked as if he had something for Bloomquist as they ran nose to tail with Eckert trying Bloomquist on the low side in every corner. As they completed lap five the top five running order was scored as Bloomquist, Eckert, Dale McDowell, Dan Schlieper, and Mike Balzano.
Balzano’s run up front with the #E1 Smoker Friendly / Biscotti’s Restaurant / Eddie’s Auto Parts / Hoosier Tire / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Rocket Chassis Chevrolet Monte Carlo would soon be ended as he brought out the first caution of the night on lap seven as he slowed with a flat tire. The caution bunched the field back up just as both Bloomquist and Eckert had caught lap traffic.
As the field took the green flag and resumed racing Eckert applied pressure to Bloomquist but couldn’t complete the pass. Top qualifier of the evening Billy Moyer in the #21 J&J Steel / McCarthy One Hour Heating and Air / Banner Valley Hauling Chevrolet Monte Carlo soon found himself sitting in fifth position and began to challenge the #17M Larry Shaw Race Cars / S&H Motorsports / Dover Cylinder Head / Racetek / Petroff Towing / J&J Steel / New Vision Graphics / Rocket Chassis Pontiac Grand Prix for fourth.
The caution flag came out again on lap 12 for the #44 JP Drilling / CSR Aluminum Fabrication / Rocket Chassis Chevrolet Monte Carlo of Clint Smith that had spun on the back stretch. As the field tightened back up for the restart Steve Francis found himself and his #15 Valvoline / Mopar / Freeport Recycle Center / Action Auto Mart / Rocket Chassis Dodge Intrepid sitting in fifth behind Moyer after moving up from his 14th starting position.
With the drop of the green flag Francis moved around Moyer and began to apply pressure to McDo