FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2014
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Ray Cook Rallies to Top Ten in Winterfest; Heads to EAMS this Weekend


 
BRASSTOWN, NC (February 27) - Brasstown, North Carolina ace Ray Cook took fellow driver Charlie Parker up on his last-minute offer to pilot Parker's #27 MasterSbilt Gen-X machine on Saturday, February 22 at Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Tennessee.  The annual running of the 'Winterfest' program took place last Saturday and a $3,000 top prize was on the line for the Super Late Models.  Ray started off his day by clicking off the third fastest lap in his group during time trials prior to taking the win in his consolation race.
 
The unsanctioned, one-day showdown was headlined by a 40-lap feature event and Ray rolled off from the inside of the sixth row.  After running strong early in the race, Ray ducked into the pit area when a power steering hose came off, but crew members were able to make quick repairs and the "Tarheel Tiger" rejoined the field at the tail for the restart.  Ray then rallied back through the pack during 'Winterfest' to salvage an eighth place performance.  You can view complete results from Winchester Speedway by accessing www.winchesterspeedway.net.
 
Ray will now turn his focus to East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama this upcoming weekend, as he will be behind the wheel of his own #53 Super Late Model.  The 17th Annual 'Bama Bash' will be held at EAMS on February 28-March 1 and the winner of the National Dirt Racing League (NDRL) extravaganza will receive a hefty $17,017 payday.  Qualifying and heat races are slated for Friday night at the historic oval, while the big weekend will culminate on Saturday evening with consolation races and the 75-lap A-Main.  Additional information concerning the 'Bama Bash' can be obtained by logging onto www.thendrl.com.
 
Ray Cook and the MasterSbilt House Car team would like to thank all of their marketing partners including:  Optima Batteries, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Seubert Calf Ranches, Superior Cleaning Services, A+ Moving and Storage Co., Tommy Pope Construction, Jay D1ckens Racing Engines, Tarpy Trucking, AFCO Racing Products, Allstar Performance, AR Bodies, Bell Helmets, Bert Transmissions, Beyea Headers, Braswell Carburetors, COMP Cams, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Dragon Racing Fuels, FK Rod Ends, Fragola Performance Systems, Frankland Racing Supply, Goodridge Hose & Fittings, GW Performance, Hooker Harness, Hoosier Racing Tires, Hypercoils, Integra Race Shocks, Jones Racing Products, K&N Filters, Keyser Manufacturing, MD3 Noses, MSD Ignition, Old Man's Garage, Performance Bodies, Performance Rod & Custom, Peterson Fluid Systems, Quarter Master, QuickCar Racing Products, Real Racing Wheels, Schaeffer's Racing Oil, Stealth Carburetion, Strange Oval, Sweet Mfg., The Joie of Seating, TWM Racing Products, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Weld Wheels, Wiles Driveshafts, Wilwood Engineering, Winters Performance, and Wrisco Industries.
 
For the latest news and schedule information concerning the #53 team, feel free to visit their official Internet home at www.RayCook53.com.
 
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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