debwill Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Congratulations to ASA National Champion Cary Stapp! Stapp is First ASA/Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil National Champ By: Kevin Ramsell DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The wait is over, the results have been tabulated and a phone call was made. That call was from American Speed Association President Dennis Huth to Cary Stapp of San Marcos, TX that he is the 2008 Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Champion.”You are kidding me,” Stapp stated when Huth informed the 32-year-old competitor from Thunderhill Raceway located in Kyle, TX. “I have been waiting for this call since Saturday night. I knew what Linny White did and I got a little nervous that he may have passed me. I still don’t believe this. I was sitting here working just waiting for the phone call and now I am pacing just wondering what I am going to do.” Stapp had a good reason to be concerned as he had a final point average of 5.1794 to White’s 5.0947. Stapp ended his 2008 championship run on a high note this past Saturday night as he won the 50-lap feature making it his eighth feature win and 15th top-five finish for the season in the ASA A-Line Super Stock division at Thunderhill. Linny White, the Highland, CA driver who competes at Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino, CA, did everything he could to overtake Stapp in the championship race as he took home a win and a second place finish in their twin 50-lap feature events this past Saturday night. He also set a new track record in qualifying as well. White started shotgun on the field in both feature events to attempt to overtake Stapp in the overall standings, but came up short. The last few days haven’t been easy for Stapp as he was hoping to get the phone call. The 32-year-old electrician considers racing as a hobby and never thought he would get an opportunity like the ASA Member Track Championship will give him. That chance being a tryout with Joe Gibbs Racing. “This is a once in a lifetime chance,” Stapp stated as he was pacing back and forth at a job site. “I never thought that I would get to do something like this. Just being a local Texas guy, I never thought I would get a chance to show my talents to Joe Gibbs and his team.” “On behalf of Joe Gibbs Racing, we would like to congratulate Cary Stapp on being the first Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track champion,” JD Gibbs, Team President of Joe Gibbs Racing stated. “We are very proud to sponsor this season long event and look forward to giving Cary a chance to get behind the wheel of a Joe Gibbs Toyota and make the most of the opportunity.” Circle Track Magazine will follow the new champion around during his tryout with Joe Gibbs Racing and do a “Day in the Life of” feature story in an upcoming issue. Stapp will be spending the rest of the day calling his family and friends. The first call will be to his wife Kelli, 13-year-old stepson Trey and 10-year-old daughter Mikala. “I would like to thank my family; Chase, my brother and crew chief; and my dad Ed, who is also my car owner,” Stapp stated. “Without your support, we would not be here today.” The Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil American Speed Association Member Track National Championship used a unique formula system to create the point averages for each driver. In order to be eligible for the championship, a driver must be a 2008 track champion and have the highest point average. When you look at the overall top-ten, you will find representation from just about every part of the United States. Cary Stapp, San Marcos, TX Thunderhill Raceway, TX 5.1794 Linny White, Highland, CA Orange Show Speedway, CA 5.0947 Tommy Cloce, Canton, NY Adirondack Int’l Speedway, NY 4.7599 Dale Roth, Roseburg, OR Douglas County Speedway, OR 4.6937 Gary Madsen, Salt Lake City, UT Rocky Mountain Speedway, UT 4.5271 Jimmy Mullins, Bassett, VA Franklin County Speedway, VA 4.4956 John Luck, Colorado Springs, CO I-25 Speedway, CO 4.4211 Tony Hicks, Mount Airy, NC Friendship Motor Speedway, NC 4.1974 Jon Olson, Hamel, MN I-94 Raceway, MN 3.8959 Ken Hamilton, Boise, ID Meridian Speedway, ID 3.7965 “I would like to congratulate Cary, his family and his team for being the first ASA Member Track National Champion. I also would like to congratulate Thunderhill Raceway for being the home track of our first champion,” Huth stated. “He will make a great champion and will be a great representative of what local racing is all about.” “This championship could not be accomplished without the help of Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil for their sponsorship. A big thanks goes to Joe Gibbs Racing for the opportunity that Cary will receive and all the ASA Member Tracks that participated in this new and exciting championship program,” Huth continued to say. “Also, this championship points system is a positive feat following the hard work of Kevin Spiddle and his staff at speednetdirect.com. They created this formula and we can honestly say that it worked well and completely up to our expectations. We look forward to many new and innovative plans and ideas for years to come.” To view the entire Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Championship, please visit: http://www.speednetdirect.com/points.php?t...av_step=results Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, sponsor of the American Speed Association National Short Track National Championship, is the same oil developed and used by Joe Gibbs Racing. The team sells the oil so racers across the country can have access to the latest technology in racing lubricants. Joe Gibbs Racing is one of the premier organizations in NASCAR, currently fielding three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams, two NASCAR Nationwide Series teams and a driver development program. Its driver lineup consists of Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch in the Sprint Cup Series; Stewart, Hamlin, and Busch in the Nationwide Series; and Joey Logano and Marc Davis in the NASCAR Camping World Series East. Based in Huntersville, N.C., and owned by Joe Gibbs - a three-time Super Bowl winner as head coach of the Washington Redskins and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame - JGR has competed in NASCAR since 1992, winning three Cup Series championships and more than 80 NASCAR races, including three Brickyard 400s and the 1993 Daytona 500. The American Speed Association Short Track National Championship is another step by the industry leader in creating new and innovative programs. This follows the recent announcement about extending the insurance coverage for ASA members traveling to, from, and during an ASA-sanctioned event. For updated ASA National Points, just click on the “Points” link at www.asa-racing.com. The American Speed Association Member Track program is comprised of a network of short tracks around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information, call (386) 258-2221 or send an e-mail to info@asa-racing.com. For news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA, visit www.ASA-Racing.com. Quote
dirty Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 i am so proud of you all. this just made my day! Quote
NickHolt Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 The Stapp family truly deserves this honor. Congratulations! Nick Quote
b50 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 congrats cary and all stapp crew. heck of a job Quote
robwhite Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 WAY TO GO Cary & Crew....You Deserve it...CONGRATS Quote
colgate Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 one hell of a job this year yall. cary go show all them people up there what a texas racer is all about. have fun and be safe. aka terriable tim sowell #28 thunder stock for 09 Quote
gundogC3 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) Congrat's Cary, Chase (crew chief of the year in my book), Ed and the rest of the Stapp family. Thank's for the call Cary, now I can quit worrying!!! Edited October 2, 2008 by GUNDOG99 Quote
REBELRACER Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 congrats cary. you deserve it. you guys are a class act for sure. give em hell Quote
fast18 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 WAY TO GO Cary, Chase & Ed !!!! You guys make us all proud . Kim & Mickey Quote
hoosier1 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) Congratulations Cary on an awsome year, yall worked hard for this and it is pretty cool that national champ is from right here at our local track!!! You did drive the wheels off that car but tell Chase and your dad congratulatios also, they also worked their tails off to get yall this far!!! Good Job Guys Chris and Danielle Birmingham Edited October 2, 2008 by hoosier1 Quote
bigfat Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Kick A$$ Cary, Chase and Ed. Congratulations. Well deserved. Quote
joneill814 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Congrats Cary and team, you guys deserve this and I am just proud to say I know you guys and have had the opportunity to work with you, GREAT JOB!!!! Quote
dano36 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Congratulations Stapp Gang. Well deserved honor. I suspect now that Joe Gibbs just may steal you away from us. Dano Quote
Victor14 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Congrats Cary! Wish you the best. You're almost there. Quote
kruger71 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Congatulations Cary!! Make the most or your "tyrout" cause you only get one chance to make a first impression. Kruger Motorsports Bill, Deb, Jake, Nikki Quote
Truck99 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks to all of you for the kind words. We race against some of toughest competition anywhere. Cary is at work without a computer, but he's probably at a loss for words just like I am. At a minimum, our team has to thank lots of folks for this opportunity: Mary Ann Naumann and staff (Debbie Williams for sure) ASA and Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil Our sponsors (Wright Distributing - Miller Lite, San Roc Signs and Graphics) Craig Pullin at San Marcos Auto Machine for an awesome motor Gunnar Frid And of course, Cary and I have to thank Dad for dragging us into this mess in the first place 10 years ago! And above all, I thank God for the opportunity to pursue this sport we love. Quote
Keith Garrett Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Congrats to all of you guys , its a well deserved Championship and we am extremely proud of yall. Keith & Gladys Garrett Quote
Budman Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 That Stapp guy? Oh yeah! Heck, I knew him way back when he was just ..........................>>>>>>> Quote
69Y Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Congrats to Stapp crew and family!! Way to go guys!! Lenae Quote
tqj3 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Not many drivers and teams can kick everybody's tail and still be such nice, helpful guys that they have everyone rooting for them. Now, THAT'S an accomplishment. Congrats, and Chase is probably crew chief of the year most years... Quote
gundogC3 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 Not many drivers and teams can kick everybody's tail and still be such nice, helpful guys that they have everyone rooting for them. Now, THAT'S an accomplishment. Congrats, and Chase is probably crew chief of the year most years... Your probably right. But for Chase to do what he did with the Super Stock, AND dealing with the Late Model at the same time....My hat's off to him! Damn, I really didn't have allot to do with this, but it still feel's GOOOOOOOOD!! Quote
txtom Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 A big atta boy to all the Stapps, Ya'll did Texas and all racing proud. I looked at the listings for east and west, and that is one stout field of drivers. Cary has some great company in the final points standings. Take a bow, Ed, Cary, and Chase, ASA National Champions.................... Quote
Kathy Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 To Cary & Family (because I know it was a team effort) I got tears in my eyes reading the annoucement that you had won. I am so proud of you all. I am proud to say I know you and I can say I knew you when after you go off and get all famous on us. Go show them how it's done in Texas. And most of all have fun and make lots of memories. Give yourself a hug from me. Quote
Flyin34 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Posted October 2, 2008 That is awesome guys. Get up on the wheel Cary! Greg Jr. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.