NEWTON IA (7-9-09) - From 16-year-old Chris Buescher to 18-year-old Parker Kligerman, the ARCA RE/MAX Series is chalk-full of wicked-fast rookies ready to make their mark on the 57-year-old ARCA tour. Rookies like second-generation driver Chad Finley, who at 17, is making some headlines of his own.
Finley, the son of ARCA veteran Jeff Finley, made news back in May when the DeWitt, Michigan youngster finished sixth at Toledo Speedway in his series debut. Now, it's off to Iowa Speedway for this Saturday's Prairie Meadows 200 where Finley try again, making his second career series start for Brad Keselowski Racing.
"I'm really looking forward to going to Iowa Speedway," said Finley. "Toledo was so much fun and the car drove really well. I know Wayne (Setterington/Crew Chief) and all the guys from BKR have prepared us another really good car. The crew put a Pro Motor in it last week and I could tell in Wayne's voice that it's a real good piece.
"This will be a challenge for me," Finley continued. "We practice Friday and then go back and qualify on Saturday with no practice. I have never done that before so that will be really different. I'm ready though and I have the utmost trust and respect for Wayne and his guys in the car as well as our guys."
After to Iowa, Finley is scheduled to race in three more ARCA RE/MAX Series events at Berlin Raceway July 25th, again at Toledo September 4th, and the season finale at Rockingham Speedway October 11th.
"I just have to thank Auto Value Parts Stores and Certified Service Centers and Northside Towing.net as well as Baysidekeylargo.com for all their support to make all this happen. Also Brad Keselowski; His kindness and support is just really very much appreciated."
In addition, NorthsideTowing.net, Neal's Truck Parts of Grand Rapids Michigan, Bayside Inn of Key Largo Florida, Nalett Trucking, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Velocity Graphix, M.P.H. Promotions, and Howe Racing Enterprises are associate sponsors.
To learn more about Chad Finley and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities for the remainder of 2009 racing season in the ARCA RE/MAX Series as well as other select events this season and in 2010, please visit http://www.chadfinley.com.
