FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2011
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Additional tour event, full list of sponsors announced for 2011 Dart Challenge Series

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Dart Challenge Series for WISSOTA Late Models season opener is fast approaching and Series Director Rob Fogle is pleased to announce an extra date to the series schedule. In addition, 18 marketing partners have come on board to support drivers and fans making this year’s tour highly anticipated for all.

Promoter Nick Guthmiller of Brown County Speedway has added a second show on Wednesday, August 17. The first annual Larry Gerlach Memorial presented by Ken’s SuperFair Foods is planned as part of the annual Brown County Fair in Aberdeen, SD.

“Larry was a strong supporter of Speedway for many years and this date has been a Challenge Series date many times in the past,” Guthmiller said. “It’s only fitting that we honor him and his family with some of the best WISSOTA Late Model AMSOIL Dirt Track Series drivers from all over the Midwest.”

A $1,000-to-win WISSOTA Modified feature and $500-to-win WISSOTA Street Stock main event is also on the card. More information on the $2,000-to-win WISSOTA Late Model event can be found online at www.bcspeedway.com as the date nears.

The 2011 Dart Challenge Series for WISSOTA Late Models is brought to you by Dart Machinery, Lou Fegers Racing Equipment, Joe Provo Racewear, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Brown Engineering, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Allstar Performance, Howards Cams, Performance Auto, Dirt Track Supply, Chubeck Racing Products, Provinzino Race Cars, Champ Pans, Shocks by Hammer, Sturdy Racing Engines, Trace Racing, CRP Photography, Speednet Direct, Raceceiver, All The Dirt! Racing News and Performance Promotions.

For the fourth consecutive year, Dart Machinery is once again the title sponsor for the 2011 WISSOTA Challenge Series. Located in Troy, MI, Dart has successfully become the leader in aftermarket cylinder heads, intake manifolds, and engine blocks. Dart believes in giving back to the industry and Dart’s many sponsorship programs reflect that message to be a good steward in the racing community. To learn more about Dart Machinery and Dart Products, visit www.darthead.com or by phone at (248) 382-1198.

Lou Fegers Racing Equipment of Delano, MN, a long-time supporter of the WISSOTA Challenge Series and business who has supported area racers for nearly 40 years, will provide a $100 product certificate to the Hard Charger at each feature event. Fegers offers a full service chassis shop, shock dyno services and offers the Fegers brand Late Model as well as Rocket Chassis, from complete to suspension parts. Fegers has competitive prices and an inventory that rivals most warehouses. Be sure to check out their new website at www.loufegersracing.com or contact the Fegers crew at (800) 328-3618 for any racing needs.

Joe Provo Racewear of Chanhassen, MN is the 2011 official souvenir and t-shirt vendor of the Dart Challenge Series for WISSOTA Late Models. Joe Provo Racewear will award drivers a couple different ways during Challenge Series events this year. The driver who draws the pole position for each 40-lap feature will receive a $50 product certificate. In addition, a driver who finishes in the top 3 at each feature event will have a chance to receive a $50 product certificate. The winner of each feature event will randomly draw a position (first, second or third) and that positioned driver will receive the award.

Furthermore, Joe Provo Racewear will provide custom event winner’s checks at each of the 16 events as well as the 2011 Dart Challenge Series Champion check at this year’s WISSOTA National Awards Banquet in St. Cloud, MN this November. More information on custom race apparel, race car wraps, custom logo designs, and custom event checks that Joe Provo Racewear provides can be found at www.joeprovoracewear.com or contacting Joe Provinzino by phone at (952) 992-0227.

Orange City, IA based Keizer Aluminum Wheels will award random drivers product certificates once again at each series event. In 2011 Keizer proudly produced the only three piece, wide five wheel on the market. You can learn more about Wide 5 wheels by contacting Keizer Aluminum wheels at (712) 737-3053 or visiting www.keizerwheels.com.

Brown Engineering joins a new list of sponsors this year. The Aberdeen, MS based racing engine supplier who specializes in WISSOTA Late Model and Spec Engines will award a $50 cash prize at each event to the highest passing point’s driver from qualifying heat races. In the event it happens to be a current Brown Engineering driver, the award doubles to $100.

Besides the cash prize, Brown Engineering will award the top three finishers in the final 2011 point standings certificates good towards products or services. First place will receive a $500 certificate, while second place and third place receive $300 and $200 certificates, respectively. If a Brown Engineering driver finishes in one of the top three spots in this year’s point standings then their award will double to $1,000 for first, $600 for second and $400 for third.

John Kaanta of Elk Mound, WI used power from Brown Engineering to secure the series championship in 2010. To find out more about Brown Engineering contact Robert Brown at (662) 369-8108 or go online to www.brownraceengines.com.

Four generous sponsors have come on board to provide product certificates to heat race winners throughout the tour in 2011.

Allstar Performance of Watervliet, MI, the official parts performance brand of WISSOTA, will supply a $100 product certificate to the winner of heat race number one throughout the summer. Allstar is well known in the industry at providing high quality, reasonably, priced parts that get the job done right the first time! Over 3,000 specialty parts and tools for racers and car builders can be found at www.allstarperformance.com or call (269) 463-8000 to find area dealers across WISSOTA country.

Performance Auto will provide a $100 product certificate to the winner of heat race number two at each Challenge Series event. Celebrating its 30th year in the business, the Fargo, ND based supplier houses over 42,000 parts from many quality racing component manufactures. Cybershoppers can log on to www.performanceautofargo.com or call (800) 373-4641 to find the part they need to keep them going on the track.

Wehrs Machine & Racing Products will award a $100 product certificate to the winner of heat number three. Owner Chad Wehrs and his employees produce high quality products that lift drivers to victory lane while keeping their budget in mind. Last year the Bangor, WI manufacturer debuted an all new aluminum suspension for dirt late models. The 14-year-old business has 300 parts available online at www.wehrsmachine.com or they can be ordered toll free at (877) 460-7211.

Howards Cams & Racing Components of Oshkosh, WI will provide the winner of heat four with a $100 product certificate. The official camshaft provider of WISSOTA, Howards has developed a line of high performance engine components including forged and steel connecting rods, crankshafts, billet main caps, forged 2618 aluminum pistons along with numerous new camshaft profiles and valve train components. Call (920) 233-5228 or visit www.howardscams.com for more information on the quality line-up of engine components offered by Howards Cams.

Dirt Track Supply of Watertown, SD, who is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the business, is one of the leading suppliers of race car chassis and components in the upper Midwest. In 2011, DTS will provide a $25 product certificate to the first non-qualifier in each B feature. In the event only one B feature is run, then the first non-qualifier will receive both $25 product certificates. To learn more about many of the products and services DTS offers you can go online to www.dirttracksupply.com or by phone at (605) 886-8924.

Chubeck Racing Products, a division of S & T Fab Shop, will provide a $75 product certificate at each event to a driver who is dubbed with the “Hard Luck Award.” Located in Flandreau, SD, Chubeck Racing Products has developed the new Extreme Late Model nose for 2011 and is currently available for drivers all across WISSOTA. In addition to the nightly Hard Luck Award, Chubeck will award the fifth and tenth place drivers finishing in the final point standings an Extreme Late Model nose, molded fender flares and graphics id kit. Contact Scott or Todd Hinricher at (605) 573-9010 or log on to their website at www.chubeck.com to find out more about other Chubeck products.

Provinzino Race Cars will provide a $50 product certificate to the driver who wins B feature #1 at each Challenge Series event in 2011. Owner Jeff Provizino knows how to build winners no matter what chassis brand. Provinzino specializes in quick change rear ends and also is a dealer for many racing component manufacturers. Find out more about the Hibbing, MN business by calling (218) 262-2828 or on the web at www.provinzinoracecars.com.

Champ Pans of Eau Claire, WI, who many believe makes the best oil pans in the business, will award a $50 product certificate to the driver who wins B feature #2 at each event. In the event only one B feature is run, then the driver finishing second in B feature #1 will receive the certificate. Contact Champ Pans at (715) 834-7748 or visit their website at www.champpans.com to find out more about additional products that will satisfy all your engine needs.

Huron, SD based Shocks by Hammer will provide an eligible driver running Integra Racing Shocks who finishes outside the top three in the feature with a $50 product certificate. Owner Brian Diede provides shock dyno services as well as repairing and revalving services on many brands including Integra, Afco, QA1 and Bilstein. Contact Brian Diede at (605) 354-2126 for more information.

Sturdy Racing Engine drivers are eligible to receive product and service certificates by participating at Challenge Series events across WISSOTA Country. The top three Sturdy Racing Engine drivers in the final 2011 point standings will receive the following as long as they participate in half of the events run on the 2011 season schedule: First place $500 certificate, second place $300 and third place $200. If three drivers do not qualify for the awards above, then the award will be provided to a random driver finishing in the top 20 in final series point standings. In addition, Sturdy Racing Engines will provide $250 certificates to two random drivers who finish in the top 20 in final series point standings that aren’t awarded one of the three awards above.

Sturdy Race Engines is located in Milbank, SD and has been working with WISSOTA engine combinations for nearly 30 years. Many of the major brands are carried and in stock to help construct some of the most potent engines in WISSOTA country. Sturdy has proven performance in every WISSOTA division. Sturdy not only focuses on building motors, but building relationships too. Visit their website at www.sturdyengines.com or contact the Sturdy crew at (605) 432-4584.

Trace Racing of Navarino, WI has signed on to award product and service certificates to drivers. The top three Trace Racing drivers in the final 2011 point standings will receive the following as long as they participate in half of the events run on the 2011 season schedule: First place $500 certificate, second place $300 and third place $200. If three drivers do not qualify for the awards above, then the award will be provided to a random driver finishing in the top 20 in final series point standings. In addition, Trace Racing will provide $250 certificates to two random drivers who finish in the top 20 in final series point standings that aren’t awarded one of the three awards above.

Trace Racing sells Rocket Chassis in all stages of completion and specializes in building and fixing Integra Shocks for all types of cars. Owner A.J. Diemel said he offers “industry leading parts” needed to assemble a car with victory lane potential. Contact Trace Racing at (715) 584-5858.

CRP Photography of Aberdeen, SD will award the top 20 drivers in this year’s final point standings with a $50 product certificate. Owner Cody R. Papke provides fan favorite RaceCards that showcase their car and promotes their sponsors. Papke’s work has been featured in All The Dirt! Racing News, Dirtondirt.com, USA Today and ESPN.com. More information on the products and other services provided by Papke can be found online at www.crpphotos.com or contacting Papke at (605) 228-6176.

Series information and sponsorship inquires can be sent to series director Rob Fogle at dartchallengeseries@gmail.com or by phone at 605.691.1544. Visit the series facebook page at www.facebook.com/wissotalmcs for the latest news on the series.

2011 Dart Challenge Series for WISSOTA Late Models Schedule
· Saturday June 4 – Dakota State Fair Speedway – Huron, SD – $5,000-to-win, $400-to-start
· Sunday June 5 – Casino Speedway – Watertown, SD – $2,000-to-win
· Friday June 10 – Dacotah Speedway – Mandan, ND – $3,000-to-win
· Saturday June 11 – Southwest Speedway – Dickinson, ND – $3,000-to-win
· Sunday June 12 – Nodak Speedway – Minot, ND – $2,000-to-win
· Friday July 1 – Mississippi Thunder Speedway – Fountain City, WI -3,000-to-win
· Saturday July 2 – Deer Creek Speedway – Spring Valley, MN – $3,000-to-win
· Sunday July 3 – Eagle Valley Speedway – Jim Falls, WI – $2,000-to-win
· Saturday July 9 – Dakota State Fair Speedway – Huron, SD – $3,000-to win, $500-to-start
· Thursday July 14 – Casino Speedway – Watertown, SD – $2,000-to-win
· Friday July 15 – Brown County Speedway – Aberdeen, SD – $3,000-to-win
· Tuesday July 19 – Ogilvie Raceway – Ogilvie, MN – $2,000-to-win
· Wednesday July 20 – Superior Raceway – Superior, WI – $2,000-to-win
· Thursday July 21 – Grand Rapids Speedway – Grand Rapids, MN – $2,000-to-win
· Wednesday August 17 – Brown County Speedway – Aberdeen, SD - $2,000-to-win
· Saturday September 3 – Hibbing Raceway – Hibbing, MN – $3,500-to-win