Rockingham Test Wednesday, Sept 23 Next Stage for ARCA Title Fight; Media Welcome; Free Grandstand Entrance
ROCKINGHAM NC (9-22-09) - ARCA RE/MAX Series open tests can serve a multitude of things. Whether it be dialing-in your chassis for the race and/or getting rookies seat-time on unfamiliar tracks, they can often put race teams one step ahead of the competition before raceday ever rolls around.
They can also become a sheer necessity for two young drivers battling for a championship. In this case, we're talking about point leader Justin Lofton and rookie Parker Kligerman whose separation in points is a mere 25 markers with just two events remaining in 2009 - the Kansas Lottery 150 at Kansas Speedway (Oct. 1) and the ARCA RE/MAX American 200 at Rockingham Speedway (Oct. 11).
That's why both are entered in Wednesday's (Sept. 23) open test at Rockingham Speedway. Each driver has taken the series by storm in 2009. While Lofton leads in points, Kligerman leads with a season-high seven wins to Lofton's six. The most recent battle between the two title contenders came under the lights last Saturday night at Salem Speedway where they engaged race fans in the stands and at ARCAracing.com with a thrilling side-by-side duel for the lead over the final 15 laps resulting in Lofton edging Kligerman for the win at the final stripe. As a testament to both, they never touched during the exchange, which came down right to the checkered flag.
Lofton, according to his quote, seemed to be looking toward the future in regards to how things shook down during the Salem race.
"Me and Parker are going to be racing each other for a long time to come so there is no reason to get off on a bad note early in our careers," said Lofton. "I barely lifted during those last 20 laps. It was unbelievable but that's what it's about. When you can get a win like that running this close it just means that much more to you then if you were to just run away with it."
Kligerman, on the hand, felt he let his team down and issued some thoughts of his own regarding the future. The difference being, Lofton was referring to the years ahead while Kligerman seemed to be talking about the next ARCA RE/MAX Series event on tour.
"I think I kind of let my team down there at that last run," said Kligerman. "I should have gotten by Justin Lofton but we're racing for a championship here and I don't want to get into the situation that you saw those two (Ricky Stenhouse and Scott Speed) get into running for the Championship last year. Hopefully Justin Lofton will remember that the next two races going into the end of the season."
Kligerman had several opportunities to move the eventual winner in the closing laps but chose otherwise.
"I was running right behind him [Justin Lofton] and I could have moved him a bunch of times," added Kligerman. "He was all over the place and I thought 'I'll just get by him, I'll get by him clean and we'll go on to the next race and we don't need to get into a pushing match for a Championship. Maybe I'm a little bit too nice but hopefully he will remember that next week."
ell, it's now next week and the next order of business for the two title contenders is tomorrow's test at Rockingham.
And, depending on what happens in the race at Kansas, it's looking more likely that the battle for the ARCA RE/MAX Series title will come down to the championship weekend at Rockingham Speedway October 10th and 11th.
Interestingly enough, while both drivers have dominated the win column in 2009 with 13 victories between them, both drivers did not fare well at Rockingham in the spring.
Kligerman spun early on off turn two before Lofton bounced off the wall in turn four. Both drivers were able to finish the race, but neither driver was a threat to win against the veteran Ken Schrader, who dominated the race, and/or eventual winner Sean Caisse, driving a Venturini Motorsports-prepared Chevrolet.
ARCA RE/MAX Series testing at Rockingham is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd with on-track activities slated from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Media is welcome to attend. Admission is free for grandstand seating for the test session. ARCAracing.com will be featuring live timing and scoring of all the on-track activity.
For more information about the ARCA/REMAX American 200 or the accompanying USARacing Aaron's 150 October 9-11 or to order tickets, please contact the Rockingham Speedway at (910) 205-8800 or visit our website at www.rockinghamspeedway.com. Tickets begin at $20 for single-day reserved seating with $5 back-to-school special pricing for students. Weekend and pit passes are also available.
CONTACTS:
Don Radebaugh 419-450-0611
Jackie L. Franzil 419-574-2685
http://www.arcaracing.com
2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series
Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham NC, 9-23-09
Entry List, Open Testing
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IT'S SPRINGTIME IN SEPTEMBER FOR RIDERS IN MIROCK SUPERBIKE SERIES
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - Rodney Williford, Mike Slowe and Vince Demito lead the stars of the Mickey Thompson Tires MiRock Superbike Series back to Rockingham Dragway this week where they hope to bring springtime to September in the long-delayed completion of the Honda-Suzuki of Sanford Spring Open.
The two-day event, postponed from March where it was besieged by inclement weather, begins with an informal private test session on Friday at 9 a.m. followed by the track's regular weekly test-and-tune program.
In its new position on the MiRock schedule, the Spring Open has championship implications, particularly in the featured Orient Express Racing Pro Street division in which past series champions Williford, Slowe and Demito are separated by a scant nine points with only three races remaining.
Williford, the veteran from Rougemont whose twin turbo hybrid was an intimidating presence in the series before being legislated out of the MiRock mix after winning a 2006 championship, rolls into Rockingham with the points lead on the strength of an April 26 win at Maryland International Raceway.
One of the most successful straight-line motorcycle franchises ever created, the MiRock Series consists of four events at The Rock and four more at MIR. Rockingham is host to the final event, the Lee's Performance Fall Bike Nationals, Nov. 6-8.
In addition to Pro Street, champions will be crowned Sunday in Pro Sport Bike, HTP Performance Real Street, Honda-Suzuki of Sanford 5.60 Pro Comp, FBR Shop Quick 32, Nitrous Express Pro ET and Schnitz Racing Street ET classes.
Gates open Saturday at 9 a.m. with pro qualifying at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. followed by Rockingham's popular "Afterdark Underground" grudge racing spectacular. Gates open Sunday at 8 a.m. with time trials at 9 and racing at 10 a.m.
Spectator admission is $20 per day, $35 for two days or $40 for all three days. Kids, 6-12, are $5 daily; children under six are free with a ticketed adult. Although parking is free in Rockingham Dragway's main lot, VIP parking is available for $10 daily.
Slowe and Demito both are past champions in the Pro Sportbike division who this year have moved up in class. Slowe, from Croydon, Pa., won the Sportbike title in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Demito, from Plymouth Meeting, Pa., was the Sportbike champ the last two years.
Also expected to figure in the Pro Street mix is veteran Bud Yoder of Flint, Mich., winner of the two most recent events in the series including last month's Schnitz Summer Sizzler at Rockingham.
While championships still are up for grabs in Pro Street, Real Street, Quick 32 and Pro Comp, the drama is over in Sportbike where Anthony Navarro of Royersford, Pa., has won all five races this year and owns an insurmountable lead over second place Sean Walsh of Patchogen, N.Y.
Keith Thompson of Upper Marlboro, Md., leads Rickey Grayson of Stafford, Va., by just 13 points in the battle for the HTP Performance Real Street title; Michael Rankin of Staunton, Va., has a narrow nine-point advantage on Jay Windson of Felton, Del., in the FBR Shop Quick 32 standings; and Charlotte's Curtis Griggs Jr., leads Rankin and John Loney of Dalzell, S.C., by four points in the Honda-Suzuki of Sanford Pro Comp standings.
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After a brief delay due to the 4th of July holiday we were able to start framing on our project for Brent and Nicole. Of course, Monday we had rain(which we desperately needed) that held us up another day. Here are the pictures after Day 1 of framing was completed.
Day two will consist of framing the interior walls and setting the truss on the home. From there we will start wrapping the exterior with OSB(exterior sheathing) and getting the sheathing on the roof as well as putting the finishing touches on the inside framing. We anticipate completing the framing by Saturday.
For information on how to get started building your new home contact Tim Hayden with Hayden Construction Inc by e-mail at Tim@HaydenConstructionInc.com or visit my website www.HaydenConstructionInc.com I can also be reached at the office by phone 910-997-2260.
We are located at 1702-B East Broad Avenue and share an office with Exit Realty Platinum and are open from 9-5:30 to help with all your real estate and building needs. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home visit www.RichmondCountyHomes.com or e-mail Nicole@NicoleHayden.com
Nicole Says:
As your Real Estate Advisor, I can help you find your DREAM HOME, or provide you with a FREE HOME VALUATION to help you sell your current property. My experience with homes located in Richmond County, Rockingham, Hamlet, Ellerbe, Cordova, and Hoffman NC comes from having a Top Producing Office that values client relationships more than sales.
Our motto is "Buy or Sell with Me & Use This Truck to Move for Free"
This week saw the start of a custom home for two wonderful people Brent Deaver and Nicole Baldwin who plan to be married in September of this year.
Completed foundation ready for framing to begin
From this point we have to grade both the interior and exterior of the foundation and have the soil treated for termites to be ready to begin framing. Once the framing starts on this home it will only take 1 1/2 weeks to complete and be ready to begin roofing as well as start the interior rough-in of the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
For more information or to find out how to build your Dream Home in North or South Carolina contact:
Tim Hayden
Hayden Construction, Inc
910-997-2260
www.HaydenConstructionInc.com
As a husband, father, and business owner my time is mostly spent working and with family. I enjoy a round of golf on occasion, however, I do not get to play enough to do anything other than have fun!
As a real estate investor turned builder, I have found that by taking care of my clients and providing them with what they want at a fair price I have been able to expand my business to include a real estate office Exit Realty Platinum. We are a full service company that can help with with all your real estate needs Richmond County North Carolina, Moore County, Rockingham, Hamlet, Pinehurst, Southern Pines. If you are interested in building, visit my website and take a look at some of our work.
As your Real Estate Advisor, I can help you find your DREAM HOME, or provide you with a FREE HOME VALUATION to help you sell your current property. My experience with homes located in Richmond County, Rockingham, Hamlet, Ellerbe, Cordova, and Hoffman NC comes from having a Top Producing Office that values client relationships more than sales.
Our motto is "Buy or Sell with Me & Use This Truck to Move for Free"
As A professional in my community I also participate in our local Chamber of Commerce as well as serve on its Board of Directors. Our company is active in a number of charities and a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity. I am also a member of the Richmond County Homebuilders Association and serve on its Board of Directors as well.
We can be reached at 877-997-2260 or you can e-mail me at tim@haydenconstructioninc.com
Thank you for the opportunity!
New construction is my specialty. Hayden Construction, Inc is staying on the forefront of trends and new products. I attend classes, seminars, and builder shows to keep up with all the new products as they come out.
Now that the market has turned, we are doing an increasing number of major renovations for homeowners. We have the staff and experience to bring your project in on time and on budget.
I started developing property in 1995
Graduated from UNCP with a Bachelor of Science in BA in 2002
Worked at Lowe's and handled the Installed Sales program for several years
Started Hayden Construction in 2002
Opened EXIT Realty Platinum in 2007
Proud supporter of local charities including:
United Way
Boy Scouts of America
Habitat for Humanity
Member of:
Rockingham Rotary
Richmond County Homebuilders Association (Board of Directors)
Richmond County Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors)
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