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ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards

Ansell Efforts Key to ARCA, Chicagoland Success

ansellpg150345.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 25, 2010) - Ansell, the worldwide leader in protective hand wear, will serve as the title sponsor of Friday's Ansell Protective Gloves 150 at Chicagoland Speedway. For the Red Bank, N.J. company, that's just one part of making the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards the place to race. 


Rockingham Speedway Offers "4 for $44" Deal for ARCA Racing Series Season Finale on October 9

(ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - August 24, 2010) - The pursuit of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards championship is as tight as it's ever been, and fans will have the chance to watch the champion being crowned at a great value on October 9 at Rockingham Speedway.


On to Chicagoland: Ansell Protective Gloves 150
arpincandid2010.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 24, 2010) - After nearly one full month since last racing on a speedway, the drivers of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards will call on high horsepower this weekend as the series travels to the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. for the Ansell Protective Gloves 150.

Hessert Capitalizes on Kimmel's Misfortune to Narrow Margin; News & Notes from Springfield

hesserthelmet10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 23, 2010) - Frank Kimmel led 10 laps in the second half of the Allen Crowe 100 in Springfield, Ill. yesterday, but exited the Illinois State Fairgrounds with an air of regret - much to Tom Hessert's delight.


Sheltra Takes ARCA Victory on Springfield Mile
sheltravlspringfield10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 22, 2010) - Patrick Sheltra took advantage of an unprotected outside lane on a late-race restart, charged into the lead, and straight into the history books as the winner of the eventful 48th annual Allen Crowe 100 on the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile dirt in Springfield Sunday afternoon.

Arpin Earns Career First Pole on Springfield Dirt
arpinpolespringfield10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 22, 2010) - Steve Arpin set the pace during the one-hour practice session this morning on the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile dirt oval in Springfield, and then backed that up by turning the fastest lap during Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell.

Arpin Quickest in Springfield Practice
arpincarshot10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 22, 2010) - Steve Arpin set the pace during the one-hour practice session this morning on the one-mile Illinois State Fairgrounds dirt oval in Springfield, Illinois.

Busy Day on the Dirt; Live Timing & Scoring & ARCA Racing Network Today from Springfield Mile
springfieldopen10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 22, 2010) - The gates are officially open for business as the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards gets ready for the action-packed day ahead at the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile-dirt in Springfield, Illinois.

Being Favored Not Enough for Sheltra
sheltracandidin2010.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 22, 2010) - Patrick Sheltra's career as a successful dirt Late Model racer seemingly installs him as a favorite in today's Allen Crowe 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill. As a driver in the top five in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards standings who does not have a single win this season, though, Sheltra hopes to enjoy more than mere pre-race hype.

Darkhorse Cox Always a Threat on Springfield Dirt
coxcandidpocono10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill., August 21, 2010) - August 22nd, 2010 has been circled on Ron Cox's calendar since the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards schedule came out. Cox has been looking forward to the 48th annual Allen Crowe 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile-dirt for nearly a year, and for good reason.

Arpin Tops Session, Goess Day at Chicagoland Test
(JOLIET, Ill. - August 19, 2010) - Steve Arpin drove the No. 55 Mike's Hard Lemonade Toyota to the fastest lap in the afternoon session of ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards testing at the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway, but Craig Goess's morning speed held up as the day's fastest. 19 drivers and 20 cars participated.

Drivers Laud Series' Diversity as Dirt Calls

silascandid10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 20, 2010) - Bryan Silas has started six races on dirt tracks and 84 races overall in his ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards career, making him among the most qualified to speak on the series' wide range of competition.


Four Crown Leader Coulter Ready for Springfield

coultercandid2010.jpg(HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - August 19, 2010) - Joey Coulter has but two races of stock car experience on a dirt surface, but the driver of the No. 16 Darrell Gwynn Foundation/Rip It Energy Fuel Chevrolet and leader of the Bill France Four Crown standings feels far more confident than the numbers would suggest.


Goess Leads in Morning Testing at Chicagoland
(JOLIET, Ill. - August 19, 2010) - Craig Goess (No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Toyota) drove the fastest lap in the morning test session at Chicagoland Speedway today, steering around the 1.5-mile oval in 30.801 seconds (175.285 mph).

Messina On Board with Will Kimmel at Springfield

kimmelwillcarspringfield10.jpg(SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - August 20, 2010) - For all of Frank Kimmel's success at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in recent years, Will Kimmel, the nine-time ARCA champion's nephew, finished eighth last season, a result that edged Frank by one spot in the race results.