debwill Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com Thunderhill Raceway Media & Public Relations Director Special Report by: Rodney Rodriguez Thunderhill Raceway’s Super Stocks promise plenty of excitement in 2009 KYLE, TX (March 2, 2009) – One thing that can be expected with the start of any new season at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, Texas, is the close competition in the track’s weekly ASA A-Line Super Stock class – and 2009 will be no exception. To make things more interesting, multiple-time class champion and reigning ASA National Champion Cary Stapp has exited this class to race with the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models – leaving this year’s competition in THR’s premier local class wide open. Many of 2008’s contenders are back for another run at the crown – including second-place 2008 finisher Duane Toyne (#4, Leander, TX) and Terry Tschoerner (Taylor, TX), who drives the #01 TBS Racing car. Toyne was last year’s third-place finisher, and he’s expected to be at the top of the championship hunt in 2009. The TBS Racing team will also field cars for Terry’s daughter, Tracy Tschoerner (#11, Taylor, TX) and Kevin Bowen (#2, Taylor, TX), who has moved up from the Thunder Stock class. All of these talented drivers are sure to be contenders as well. The always-fast #3 race car driven by Clint LaFont (Volente, TX) is back to compete in the chase – along with his dad, veteran and past track champion Bobby LaFont (#88, also from Volente, TX). Both of these drivers are lightning-quick and can always be found near the front of the pack in the Super Stock class. Former San Antonio Speedway Sportsman drivers Keith Garrett (#31, New Braunfels, TX) and Mark Mathias (#20, San Antonio, TX) have made smooth transitions to the 3/8-mile asphalt oval in Kyle, and both of them have picked up several feature wins in previous seasons. Mathias will also be pulling double-duty this year as he has also joined the ranks of the TSRS Late Models. Throw all these drivers in with the veteran base of local talent, such as Doug Ayers (#02, Pflugerville, TX), Mickey McKim (#18, Manchaca, TX), Shawn Paul Lehman (#28, Manchaca, TX), Rodney Rodriguez (#7, Round Rock, TX) and Chris Birmingham (#9, Leander, TX), and it will make for lots of exciting, door-to-door action. Also at stake is the opportunity for any of these drivers to grab the ASA Joe Gibbs National Championship title for Thunderhill Raceway again this year. Allen Alexander (#80, San Antonio, TX) will also race in this division, along with Jim Teague (#73, Paige, TX) and Mel Krauss (#32, Seguin, TX). An interesting roster of rookies will join this group – including Chase Stapp (San Marcos, TX), who is the brother and former crew chief for Cary Stapp. Chase will take over the reins of the #99 winning Camaro in 2009, and he’s been turning in some impressive lap times in pre-season testing at THR. His experience as a crew chief and knowledge about the car’s setup will undoubtedly make him one of the drivers to watch in this year’s battles on the track. Another rookie in this division is Ja Lane (#85, Katy, TX). Lane formerly raced with the Texas Pro Sedans and claimed several feature wins in that series. He is also the son of former San Antonio Speedway driver Pat Lane, who has lots of experience in building a fast race car. So, be on the lookout for this driver to make an impact on the competition as well. It’s probably pretty safe to say that the ASA A-Line Super Stock division at Thunderhill Raceway will continue to provide the non-stop, exciting racing action it has produced for many years. This class has continued to grow, and many other drivers are also on this year’s registration list. The first 2009 event for the ASA A-Line Super Stocks will be held at the THR season opener that’s scheduled for Saturday, March 21. The racing agenda for that night will also include the Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks, Mini Stocks and NasKarts – along with the TSRS Allison Legacy Series, Pro Modifieds and SportMods. The racing action will begin at 6 p.m. Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, D-shaped asphalt oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at www.thunderhillraceway.com. - 30 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 This should be a very competitive group, good luck to all......I'm sticking with that black Camaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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