Grand National West

Hornaday Excited About Returning Home

For NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2008) – For drivers in the NASCAR Camping World Series, the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown is a chance to showcase their talent in the biggest event of the year. For Ron Hornaday Jr., it will be more of a homecoming.

Hornaday – who prior to becoming a three-time champion in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, spent much of his life in and around the NASCAR Camping World Series West – recently announced plans to compete in next month’s all-star event at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (Calif.).

The prestigious postseason event, slated for Jan. 23-24, is considered the ‘Daytona 500 of short-track racing.’ It will feature two days of racing and will air live on SPEED beginning at 7 p.m. PT both nights.

Hornaday’s father, Ron Sr., was a two-time champion in the NASCAR Camping World Series West, when it was known as the NASCAR Winston West Series – winning back-to-back titles in 1963 and 1964. The younger Hornaday made 46 starts in the series between 1989 and 2001, nearly winning the championship in 1994.

Now he will get the opportunity to return to the series and compete in the sixth edition of the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.

“I’ve always wanted to run it,” Hornaday said. “It’s been a great series. That’s how I got noticed in the earlier days when I was racing Winter Heat on TV.”

Although he moved on to become a regular in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as well as competing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Hornaday returned from time to time to race in the NASCAR Camping World Series West through 2001. One of those opportunities was the first NASCAR Camping World Series West race at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale in 1999. He finished fourth in that event – trailing race winner Steve Portenga, Bill Sedgwick and Butch Gilliland at the finish.

Despite the 10 years that have passed since, Hornaday says he has a vivid recollection of the track.

 “I remember like it was the back of my hand, because it was racing just like Tucson where I kind of made a name for myself,” he said. “It’s a triple-groove race track, where you can run the top, middle and bottom.”

While he expects the track to be much the same, Hornaday anticipates the competition will be different.

Hornaday joins a list of top short-track drivers who have already committed to running in the event, including NASCAR Camping World Series East and West champions, Matt Kobyluck and Eric Holmes. Also confirmed to compete are 2007 NASCAR Camping World Series West champion Mike David, four drivers who have earned rookie of the year honors in the NASCAR Camping World Series in the last three season (Jason Bowles, Peyton Sellers, Jeff Barkshire, and Austin Dillon), and Brian Ickler, winner of the NASCAR Camping World Series combination race in Iowa this past May.

“Everything’s changed so much,” he said. “Everyone’s learned so much about the cars. It’s so competitive. I’m looking forward to going out there to put a good show on and give the fans a good race.”

Hornaday, who hailed from Palmdale, Calif., prior to moving to North Carolina, also looks forward to seeing a lot of his old friends at the all-star event.

“I’ve got a lot of friends that I grew up with and went to school with and some who have followed my career. It’ll be great to see them,” he said.

In addition to the NASCAR Camping World Series, the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown’s two days of racing will also include action in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series with Late Model and Super Late Model races. Hornaday’s homecoming plans include competing in the Super Late Model race, driving for a car builder he knew early in his racing career.

“The first car I ever bought was from Dave Jackson,” Hornaday recalled. “It’s been about 25 years since I drove one of his cars. It’s going to be neat. I really appreciate them bringing a car out for me and the opportunity to drive out there. It’s going to be fun. I’m really looking forward to it.”

In addition to being a three-time champion in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Hornaday was a two-time champion in the former NASCAR Southwest Tour. His racing resume also includes 179 starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and 45 starts in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

To purchase tickets for the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown, fans can go to www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com or call the track at (626) 358-1100.

2003

The inaugural race was highlighted by an emotional victory by Austin Cameron (No. 16 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet). The 1998 West rookie of the year was diagnosed with cancer in the spring and missed four races while undergoing treatment. He returned to post a pair of wins, and his third-place finish in the finale at Mesa Marin Raceway clinched the 15th and final West spot for the Showdown. Once there, the El Cajon, Calif. driver took the Bill McAnally Racing Chevrolet to Victory Lane. “To be in the situation I’ve been in all year, basically fighting for my life,” Cameron said, “and come in here and win the biggest race of the year – it’s everything I could’ve wanted.” Andy Santerre (No. 6 Aubuchon Hardware Chevrolet), coming off his second straight East title, finished second.

2004

Mike Johnson (No. 96 Johnson Lumber Ford) drove from the back of the field to win the second annual race. The Salisbury, Mass. driver started 24th in the 30-car field and steadily clawed his way up to a top-10 spot. He was eighth at the 100-lap break, when the top eight spots were inverted, and led the final 50 laps to lead an East dominance. “This is definitely one of the highlights of my career, and it’s going to stick out for a long time,” Johnson said. “I just tried to stay consistent and out of trouble.” Led by Johnson and runner-up Matt Kobyluck (No. 40 Mohegan Sun Chevrolet), the East took four of the top five spots.

 2005

A year after winning one of the Showdown’s two qualifying races, West driver David Gilliland (No. 88 RaceCarFans.com Chevrolet) got his career-changing victory in the main event. The son of former West champion Butch Gilliland, David Gilliland swapped the lead with East driver Mike Olsen (No. 61 Little Trees Chevrolet) three times over ther final 14 laps with Olsen taking the checkered flag first. The lead changed hands one more time when Olsen failed post-race technical inspection, making David Gilliland the winner. “It’s an honor to be involved in this event,” the Riverside, Calif. driver said. “To win is unbelievable.” Just over seven months later, Gilliland would pick up a NASCAR Nationwide Series win that vaulted him into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ranks. Matt Kobyluck (No. 40 Mohegan Sun Chevrolet) again finished second, followed by Ryan Moore (No. 74 R.C. Moore Transportation Chevrolet).

2006

Twice the Toyota All-Star Showdown runner-up, Matt Kobyluck (No. 40 Mohegan Sun Chevrolet) finally made his way to Victory Lane. The Uncasville, Conn. driver took the lead from fellow East driver Sean Caisse (No. 44 Casella Waste Systems Chevrolet) on a restart with 10-laps remaining and held on in the midst of a three-way fight for the win with Caisse and West champion Eric Holmes (No. 62 Sunoco Race Fuels/Paul Oil Chevrolet). Holmes wound up spinning in the final turn, as Kobyluck crossed the line in front of runner-up Caisse and third-place Mike David (No. 2 Bennett Lane Winery Ford) of the West. “That was definitely the highlight of my career,” Kobyluck said. “I’ve won a lot of races at other places. That was the best of the best.” Kobyluck’s win was a historical turning point, as it came thanks in part to the new spec engine technology, introduced as a cost-saving alternative for NASCAR Camping World Series teams.

2007

Rookie teenage phenom Joey Logano (No. 20 Joe Gibbs Driven Chevrolet) capped his season the way he started it: In Victory Lane. The 17-year-old Joe Gibbs Racing Development driver from Middletown, Conn. led the final 87 laps en route to winning the ‘Daytona 500 of short track racing.’ It was the seventh NASCAR Camping World Series win of the year for Logano, who won the East championship and Rookie of the Year honors. “I definitely had a perfect year,” Logano said. “This is definitely the cherry on top. I had a great run all night and this was just a perfect way to end it.” To get the latest trophy, and perhaps the biggest of his young career, Logano had to hold off a determined Peyton Sellers (No. 83 Strutmasters.com Chevrolet) in three restarts over the final 50 laps. The final came when a lap 244 caution necessitated a green-white-checkered finish to the 250-lap event. The two made contact on the white flag lap coming out of turn 4, but Logano kept the car underneath him and pointed in the right direction. “It was pretty darn exciting, I’m not going to lie,” Logano said. Two-time West champion Mike Duncan (No. 9 Lucas Oil/Ron's Rear Ends Chevrolet) finished third in a frantic finish, edging defending race winner Matt Kobyluck (No. 40 Mohegan Sun Chevrolet) at the start-finish line. Eddie McDonald (No. 48 Grimm and Nemo Chevrolet) followed closely in fifth.

Not everything went as planned for Mike David in the NASCAR Camping World Series West in 2008. Following an outstanding year in which he won the championship in 2007, the 41-year-old Modesto, Calif., driver experienced an up-and-down outcome this year.

David summed it up as a “roller coaster” season: “There were some real good highs and then a couple of DNFs (did not finish), which are the worst lows you can have in racing.”

“We started off the season great,” recalled David, who was in his eighth season of driving the No. 2 Bennett Lane Winery entry for car owner Randy Lynch. “Everything was running great. We were leading the points. We won at Phoenix, which was obviously the highlight of our season this year. It seems like after Sonoma, the wheels fell off our train and it was downhill from there.”

The team was able to rebound late in the year, however, resulting in a couple of runner-up finishes. David hopes to continue that improved performance as they head to next month’s NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (Calif.). The race is scheduled for Jan. 23-24 and the two days of racing – which will also include a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model and Super Late Model race – will be aired live on SPEED beginning at 7 p.m. PT both nights.

”We got it turned around at the end of the year and hopefully we can carry that momentum into the Showdown and have a good run,” he said.

David joins a growing list of short-track stars to sign up for the season’s biggest race on Jan. 23-24. Already committed to the all-star event are NASCAR Camping World Series champions Matt Kobyluck (East) and Eric Holmes (West); along with Jason Bowles, Todd Souza, Jason Fensler and Peyton Sellers; and NASCAR Camping World Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year winners Austin Dillon (East) and Jeff Barkshire (West).

Although Toyota Speedway is one of the tracks where David struggled this year, he is confident he can turn things around and do much better than his 14th-place finish in September.

“I’m excited to go back, because we ran so poorly there at the end of the year,” he said. “I know can run well there.”

In 12 regular-season events at the half-mile Southern California track since 2001 – David has an average finish of 8.33, with four top-five and eight top-10 finishes. But when it comes to the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown there, he acknowledges the increased level of competition.

“It’s tough for sure,” said David. Although he finished third in the 2006 event, he failed to crack the top 10 in three other all-star appearances.

“It seems like the last few times we’ve been there, I’ve shot myself in the foot,” he said. “I messed up qualifying one year and crashed another year. I haven’t put it all together. I know we can run well there. I don’t know if I’m trying to hard or what, but it just hasn’t fallen into place for us yet.”

Thirteen drivers overall each earned a secured spot in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown by winning a NASCAR Camping World Series race this year. Champions of each of NASCAR’s developmental series also earned secured spots in the event. Other positions in the starting lineup will be determined through time trials, limited provisionals for NASCAR Camping World Series regulars, and the “Last Chance Open” race that provides drivers one final opportunity to make the final 40-car starting grid.

In addition to the eight drivers who have announced their plans for the event, other drivers among the 13 winners to earn a secured spot in the event include Trevor Bayne, Eddie MacDonald, Brian Ickler and Aric Almirola.

In addition to Holmes and Kobyluck, champions in NASCAR’s other developmental series include Philip Morris (NASCAR Whelen All-American Series), Scott Steckly (NASCAR Canadian Tire Series), Antonio Perez (NASCAR Mexico Series), Ted Christopher (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), and Brian Loftin (NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour).

This will mark the sixth edition of the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown at Toyota Speedway.

To purchase tickets for the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown, fans can go to www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com or call the track at (626) 358-1100.

Matt Kobyluck

Kobyluck Crowned NASCAR Camping World Series East Champion

Annual Awards Banquet Concludes 2008 Season

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Dec. 12, 2008) – The 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series East season drew to a close Friday night as Matt Kobyluck was crowned the series’ champion at the annual postseason awards banquet at Mohegan Sun Resort.

Kobyluck, from Uncasville, earned his first career NASCAR Camping World Series East title on the strength of four wins and 12 top 10 finishes in 13 races. As driver and owner of the No. 40 Mohegan Sun Resort Chevrolet, Kobyluck’s championship season included wins at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, Music City Motorplex in Nashville Tenn., Adirondack International Speedway in Beaver Falls N.Y., and Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Conn.

“This has been a dream season for us, and one that has been a long time coming,” Kobyluck said. “I always thought that winning races was the best feeling in the world. I was wrong. Winning a championship rates way above that because this is forever.”

Kobyluck, who became the 13th driver to capture a NASCAR Camping World Series East crown since the series was established in 1987, is also the first Native American to win a NASCAR developmental series championship. He finished 210 points ahead of Austin Dillon in the championship standings and wrapped up his title at Dover (Del.) International Speedway with one race remaining on the schedule.

With his series-high four wins, Kobyluck also collected the season-long Happy Camper Award. He was also awarded the Goodyear Tire Award as well as the Champion Car Owner Award. Perry Waite, crew chief for Kobyluck’s No. 40 Mohegan Sun Resort Chevrolet, picked up the Lunati Champion Crew Chief Award. Mohegan Sun was honored with the 2008 Champion Sponsor Award.

“This NASCAR Camping World East Series Championship is an incredible achievement and couldn’t have been accomplished without a group of very talented people,” Waite said. “I am very honored knowing the level of competition that our team was up against this past season. There was a lot of great racing and camaraderie.”

Kobyluck’s entire No. 40 Mohegan Sun Resort team was also bestowed the Sportsmanship Award.

In addition to the coronation of series champion Kobyluck, the top drivers and owners and special award winners from the NASCAR Camping World Series East were also honored.

Dillon, from Welcome, N.C., was recognized for his championship runner-up finish and was honored as the 2008 Sunoco Rookie of the Year. The 18-year-old Dillon, the grandson of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car owner Richard Childress, was also the only driver to complete every lap (1907) this season.

“Having to follow a guy like Joey Logano was really tough, but it really makes you pick up your game,” Dillon said. “We just had a great season all-in-all.”

Jesus Hernandez of Fresno, Calif., was honored for finishing third in the final points standings, followed by fourth-place Trevor Bayne of Nashville, Tenn., and fifth-place Marc Davis of Mitchelville, Md.

Davis earned the season-long Aero Exhaust Lap Leader Award, given to the driver who earned the award the most times in 2008.

Eddie MacDonald, of Rowley, Mass., collected both the POWERade Power Move of the Race Award and the Featherlite Most Improved Driver Award. Peyton Sellers of Danville, Va., earned the Coors Light Pole Award.

Ricky Carmichael of Clearwater, Fla., took home the Most Popular Driver Award. For the first time, voting was done online through NASCAR.com and NASCARHomeTracks.com. More than 22,000 votes were cast for the NASCAR Camping World Series East Most Popular Driver Award.

Stub Fadden, legendary racer and former car owner, was awarded the Bunk Sampson Memorial Award. Fadden’s grandson, two-time NASCAR Camping World Series East champion Mike Olsen, accepted on his behalf. Alisha Ziner and Stephanie Petfield were the recipients of the NASCAR Camping World Series East Women’s Auxiliary Award while veteran driver Jeff Anton of Russell, Mass., received the Driver Achievement Award.

Friday’s program also saw NASCAR Managing Director of Racing Operations George Silbermann introduce Kip Childress as the new NASCAR Camping World Series East Director. Childress will take over for Les Westerfield, who filled the position on an interim basis in 2008.

TWO DAYS OF ACTION-PACKED COMPETITION SLATED

FOR NASCARTOYOTA ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN

            DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The sixth edition of the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown will feature two days of exciting action among some of the nation’s greatest short-track drivers in NASCAR Camping World Series and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series competition.

The prestigious postseason event, the ‘Daytona 500 of short-track racing,’ is slated for Jan. 23-24, 2009 at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (Calif.).

In addition to the NASCAR Camping World Series, which is NASCAR’s top developmental series, the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series will be featured in Late Model and Super Late Model competition. The series is the weekly racing, grassroots foundation of NASCAR.

Both nights of all-star action will be aired live on SPEED, which has broadcast the event in each of its first five years. Broadcasts will begin at 7 p.m. PT each night. It will be part of a packed weekend on SPEED that includes the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car event.

A full day of on-track activity kicks off for the NASCAR Camping World Series on Friday, Jan. 23 with practice and qualifying, leading up to the 250-lap feature race on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Thirteen drivers have each already secured a spot in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown by winning a NASCAR Camping World Series race this year. In addition, champions of each of NASCAR’s developmental series also earned secured spots in the event.

Other positions in the starting lineup will be determined through time trials, which are slated for 6 p.m. on Friday, and limited provisionals for NASCAR Camping World Series regulars. Rounding out Friday’s activity for the NASCAR Camping World Series will be a “Last Chance Open” race at 9:10 p.m. that provides drivers one final opportunity to make the final 40-car starting grid for Saturday’s feature race (all times listed Pacific Time Zone).

The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Late Models will also be featured on Friday, with qualifying at 4 p.m., and the 150-lap Super Late Model race set to go green at 7:35 p.m.

NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model action, meanwhile, gets underway Friday afternoon with practice. Qualifying is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, leading up to a 75-lap Late Model race that is scheduled to start at 7:12 p.m.

The NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown weekend will be capped off with a 250-lap feature event for the NASCAR Camping World Series, with the 40-car field set to take the green flag at 8:31 p.m.

2009 TOYOTA ALL STAR SHOWDOWN

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, January 23  

    10-10:45 a.m.               Super Late Model                                    Practice

    10:55-11:55 a.m.         Camping World Series                          Practice

    Noon-12:45 p.m.         Super Late Model                                    Final Practice

    12:50-1:50 p.m.           Camping World Series                          Final Practice

    2:30-3:15 p.m.              Late Model                                                Practice

    4 p.m.                             Super Late Model                                    Qualifying

    6 p.m.                             Camping World Series                          Qualifying

    7:35 p.m.                       Super Late Model                                    Race (150 Laps or 90 Mins)

    9:10 p.m.                       Camping World Series                          “Open” Race (50 laps)

Saturday, January 24

    9-9:50 a.m.                   Late Model                                                Final Practice

    1 p.m.                             Late Model                                                Qualifying

    5:15-6:15 p.m.              Camping World Series/Late Model    Driver Autograph Session

    7:12 p.m.                       Late Model                                                Race (75 Laps or 40 Mins)

    8:31 p.m.                       Camping World Series                          Race (250 Laps)

ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN PACIFIC TIME ZONE

TENTATIVE, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

VICTORIES LOCK FENSLER, SOUZA INTO

NASCAR TOYOTA ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN

Souza secured his entry to the event by winning on the road course at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, one of four races he ran this year in the NASCAR Camping World Series West. Fensler, meanwhile, won at Altamont Raceway Park near Tracy, Calif., in the only race he ran on the circuit this season. The victories also marked the first career series win for each driver.

Thirteen drivers overall each earned a secured spot in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown by winning a NASCAR Camping World Series race this year. Champions of each of NASCAR’s developmental series also earned secured spots in the event. Other positions in the starting lineup will be determined through time trials, limited provisionals for NASCAR Camping World Series regulars, and the “Last Chance Open” race that provides drivers one final opportunity to make the final 40-car starting grid.

Souza and Fensler join a growing list of short-track stars to sign up for the season’s biggest race. NASCAR Camping World Series champions Matt Kobyluck (East) and Eric Holmes (West), rookie Austin Dillon, and Jason Bowles have already committed to the all-star event.

Souza and Fensler agree about the importance of having a secured spot in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.

“It means a lot to us,” said Souza, who drives the No. 13 Central Coast Cabinets Chevrolet owned by his wife, Kelly. “We get to go there without having to worry about qualifying for it. We’re guaranteed a spot. We have no pressure, compared with the other guys that don’t have a guaranteed spot. For us, it’s perfect. We’re fired up to go.”

While he is assured of a spot in the feature race, Souza says his team will still have plenty to work on during practice.

“It will change our approach a little bit, but we still will have to get the car where it needs to be,” said the 44-year-old Aromas, Calif., competitor, who won the 2000 NASCAR Camping World Series West rookie title and went on to compete in more than 60 races in the former NASCAR Southwest Series. “So, we’re going to be pushing it in practice. And we’ll probably push a hard lap of qualifying. We’ve got to make sure our car is going to be one of the top cars out there. Hopefully, we’ll get it ironed out. I think we will.”

Fensler, who spent the bulk of his season on top of the pit box calling the shots for Speed Wong Racing, got the opportunity to get behind the wheel of an additional team car owned by Jennifer Wong when the NASCAR Camping World Series West visited his home track at Altamont in September. It was only his fourth career series start, having raced the Altamont event in 2007, and with two series starts to his credit as a teenager in 1993.

The effort resulted in victory for Fensler, who also stressed the importance of having secured a spot in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.

“This is a very prestigious event for all local racing and regional racing across the country,” he said. “It’s a race I’ve always wanted to run. Having the opportunity to secure a spot in it was huge for me personally and for the team as well.”

Having a limited amount of seat time in the series, meanwhile, magnifies the importance of already being locked into the race, Fensler pointed out.

“Obviously, I don’t have a tremendous amount of experience at Irwindale, especially in a (Camping World Series) car,” said the 33-year-old Wilton, Calif., driver – who has won several championships racing Late Models and Modifieds. “It’s really going to change our strategy in practice to run as many laps as we can in race condition to get myself familiar with the race track and familiar with the car and make ourselves a good car for the race and not have to worry about getting in on time.”

In addition to Fensler and Souza, other drivers among the 13 winners to earn a secured spot in the upcoming event include Holmes, Jason Bowles, Jeff Barkshire, Mike David, Kobyluck, Austin Dillon, Trevor Bayne, Eddie MacDonald, Peyton Sellers, Brian Ickler and Aric Almirola.

Champions of NASCAR’s seven developmental series include Holmes, Kobyluck, Philip Morris (NASCAR Whelen All-American Series), Scott Steckly (NASCAR Canadian Tire Series), Antonio Perez (NASCAR Mexico Series), Ted Christopher (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), and Brian Loftin (NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour).

This will mark the sixth edition of the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown at Toyota Speedway. The exciting competition on the fast half-mile has become a staple of the all-star weekend. In addition to the Camping World Series event, the schedule will include a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Late Model and Late Model features. The graduated banking — between six and 12 degrees — at the state-of-the-art-facility produces multiple racing grooves that make for thrilling side-by-side racing.

The NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown weekend features two nights of live coverage on SPEED, which has broadcast the event in each of its first five years. It will be part of a packed weekend on SPEED that includes the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car event.

            DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2008) – Jeff Barkshire reached a lot of goals as a race driver in 2008. He captured his first Coors Light Pole Award in NASCAR Camping World Series West competition at the combination event at Iowa Speedway in May. He scored his first career win in the series at Evergreen Speedway in July. And he was honored as with the Sunoco Rookie of the Year during the championship awards banquet in Sacramento, Calif., in November.

Now, the 26-year-old from Auburn, Wash., would love to cap off his accomplishments with a strong showing in next month’s NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown. The prestigious postseason event – slated for Jan. 23-24 at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (Calif.) – is considered the ‘Daytona 500 of short-track racing.’

“It was a year in which we pretty much met all the goals we had set,” Barkshire said of his first full season of competing in the NASCAR Camping World Series. “Running without a whole lot of experience in the series, we were pretty pleased. I had wanted to get a top five in the points championship and we did that and we won a race.”

Barkshire – whose father, Bob, is the car owner for their small, family-owned team – admits he was a bit surprised by their success this year.

“Knowing the company that we’re with – the McAnally guys and Jason Bowles and Mike David and such – I know that they have set a pretty high bar in the series,” Barkshire said. “Just to be able to run with them was pretty cool. Then to be able to beat them a lot of the time also, it was a little bit of a surprise. I think it was to everybody.”

That success changed the perspective for the No. 46 Centennial Batteries/SPE Dodge team as the season progressed, according to Barkshire.

“I remember the first race; we were so excited to be sixth on the board in practice,” he recalled. “By the end of the season, that was a disappointment. So, we made a lot of progression through the season.”

In addition to his racing accomplishments in 2008, it was an eventful year for Barkshire away from the track as well – as he and his girlfriend got married on Nov. 22.

“Luckily, Shelby puts up with me,” Barkshire said of his bride. “She’s actually a big part of the team and loves the racing deal, just like I do. She’s a good addition to the family and to the race team.”

Despite being so busy in 2008, Barkshire says it’s been a great year.

“It’s been a busy year,” he said. “It was pretty hectic, trying to work full-time and run the full schedule and plan a wedding on top of it – but it’s been the best year of my life.”

His schedule, meanwhile, does not appear to be slowing down any time soon. As the newlyweds return from their honeymoon in Hawaii, the team has already started preparing for the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.

“Obviously, it’s the biggest race of the year,” Barkshire said. “I’m putting a lot of effort into it. We’re going to go with fresh equipment.”

Although he came away with top-five finishes in both NASCAR Camping World Series West races at Toyota Speedway this year, Barkshire says they will need to step up their effort for the all-star weekend.

“We ran pretty good there both races, but not good enough to win the Showdown,” he said. “So, we’re going to change some stuff up and hope that it works.”

Barkshire is one of 13 drivers to earn a secured spot in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown by winning a NASCAR Camping World Series event in 2008. In addition to Barkshire, other drivers with a NASCAR Camping World Series victory in 2008 include Eric Holmes, Jason Bowles, Mike David, Todd Souza, Jason Fensler, Matt Kobyluck, Austin Dillon, Trevor Bayne, Eddie MacDonald, Peyton Sellers, Brian Ickler and Aric Almirola.

Champions of each of NASCAR’s seven developmental series also earn secured spots in the race. While Holmes took the title in the NASCAR Camping World Series West, Matt Kobyluck won the championship in the NASCAR Camping World Series East. Others to clinch championships this year include Philip Morris in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, Scott Steckly in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, Antonio Perez in the NASCAR Mexico Series, Ted Christopher in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and Brian Loftin in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2008) – Eric Holmes and Jason Bowles waged a fierce battle all year in the NASCAR Camping World Series West. They closed out the season with another tough tussle in the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 at All American Speedway on Saturday, with Bowles coming away with the win and Holmes taking the championship.

Holmes, who came into the event needing only to finish 13th or better to secure the title, was not content to put it on cruise control. He battled his teammate, newcomer Paulie Harraka, back-and-forth through much of the race. Once out front, Holmes had to contend with Bowles on his back bumper. Contact between the two on lap 148 left Holmes spinning in turn 4 and Bowles taking the lead.

Bowles charged on to victory, with 2007 series champion Mike David taking the runner-up spot and Moses Smith scoring a career-best third-place finish. Todd Souza took fourth, while Holmes recovered for fifth.

It marks his second title in three years for Holmes, adding to his 2006 championship. With the win, meanwhile, Bowles pulled even with Holmes – with four wins each this year. They also had an equal number of Coors Light Pole Awards this season – with five each.
 
NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES WEST-TOYOTA/NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 by Thunder Valley Results
Saturday
At All American Speedway
Roseville, CA
Lap length: 0.333 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (2) Jason Bowles, Ontario, Calif., Ford, 157 laps, 49.634 mph, $7,000.
2. (10) Mike David, Modesto, Calif., Toyota, 157, $4,600.
3. (8) Moses Smith, Tempe, Ariz., Toyota, 157, $3,000.
4. (11) Todd Souza, Aromas, Calif., Chevrolet, 157, $2,600.
5. (3) Eric Holmes, Escalon, Calif., Toyota, 157, $3,050.
6. (1) Paulie Harraka, Wayne, N.J., Toyota, 157, $3,250.
7. (18) Jamie Dick, Albuquerque, N.M., Chevrolet, 157, $4,015.
8. (16) Wes Banks, Oakdale, Calif., Ford, 157, $1,675.
9. (7) David Mayhew, Atascadero, Calif., Chevrolet, 157, $2,150.
10. (21) Jim Inglebright, Fairfield, Calif., Chevrolet, 157, $2,125.
11. (20) Martin McKeefery, Milpitas, Calif., Chevrolet, 156, $1,600.
12. (5) Daryl Harr, St Albert, Alberta, Chevrolet, 156, $2,071.
13. (19) Jason Patison, Corona, Calif., Ford, 155, $2,050.
14. (23) Travis Milburn, Eagle, Idaho, Ford, 152, $1,520.
15. (6) Jeff Barkshire, Auburn, Wash., Dodge, 151, $2,000.
16. (17) Tony Toste, Pismo Beach, Calif., Chevrolet, 150, $1,450.
17. (24) Greg Rayl, Roseville, Calif., Chevrolet, 150, $1,350.
18. (13) Johnny Borneman, Ramona, Calif., Ford, 150, $1,800.
19. (15) Mike Gallegos, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Chevrolet, 148, $1,750.
20. (22) Jack Sellers, Sacramento, Calif., Chevrolet, 136, engine, $1,200.
21. (9) Austin Cameron, El Cajon, Calif., Toyota, 103, rear end, $1,650.
22. (4) Blake Koch, West Palm Beach, Fla., Chevrolet, 54, brakes, $1,100.
23. (14) Josh Bews, Roseville, Calif., Ford, 32, suspension, $1,050.
24. (12) Johnathan Hale, Rio Linda, Calif., Chevrolet, 1, accident, $1,000.

Race Statistics
Time of Race: 1 hour 3 minutes 12 seconds
Margin of Victory: .371 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: Paulie Harraka ( 87.953 mph, 13.630 seconds)
Caution Flags: 9 for 55 laps.
Lead Changes: 10 among 3 drivers.
Lap Leaders: P.Harraka 0; J.Bowles 1; P.Harraka 2-16; E.Holmes 17-52; P.Harraka 53-54; E.Holmes 55-60; P.Harraka 61; E.Holmes 62-96; P.Harraka 97-118; E.Holmes 119-147; J.Bowles 148-157.
Standings: 1. E.Holmes, 2098; 2. J.Bowles, 2050; 3. J.Barkshire, 1955; 4. M.David, 1919; 5. J.Inglebright, 1840; 6. M.Smith, 1823; 7. A.Cameron, 1770; 8. D.Mayhew, 1724; 9. J.Borneman, 1699; 10. J.Patison, 1630.
Unofficial

Jason Fensler is all smiles after collecting his first career win in the NASCAR Camping World Series. (Photo Credit: Terry Thomson/NASCAR)

TRACY, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2008) – Jason Fensler captured his first career victory in the NASCAR Camping World Series West with a win in the Golden State Steel & Stair 200 at Altamont Raceway Park on Saturday.

Fensler, who has spent the season on top of the pit box making calls for the Speed Wong Racing team, made the most of the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a second entry by the team on his home track and delivered car owner Darryl Wong his first series win.

“I had a lot of butterflies at the beginning of the race,” admitted Fensler, who was competing in just his fourth race in the series – spanning a 15-year racing career that has included a late model stock car championship. ”I know we had a good race car, but you’ve got to have luck.”

Fensler gave much of the credit for the win to veteran crew chief Roger Bracken and the adjustments he made midway through the race to his No. 86 Speed Wong Racing Ford. “We weren’t real good for the first 100, but we adjusted on it at the break,” he said. “Roger did all the adjustments. The car was really good on long runs and that paid off.”

Fensler, whose previous starts in the series include this event a year ago and two races in 1993, acknowledged the challenge of competing in a single race such as this. “I don’t race with these guys on a regular basis and you’ve got to know the tricks of the trade on the restarts and what the chassis wants during a race,” said the Wilton, Calif., driver. “I just relayed what I could and Roger adjusted on it and we had a good race car.”

While other front runners were encountering problems, Fensler was able to gain the top spot and avoid any trouble. After initially starting eighth, he made his way forward and settled into the top five early in the event.

Eric Holmes, who led 131 laps and appeared headed to a victory that would pad his lead in the championship standings, dashed into the pits with a flat tire on lap 133. Mike David inherited the lead, but also encountered problems and later had to pit with a flat tire. He ended up finishing 17th.

With Holmes left to battle his way from the back of the field, it appeared that second-place running Jason Bowles would wrestle the points lead away with a strong finish. But Bowles – who had won his fifth Coors Light Pole Award in qualifying with a lap of 99.448 mph – faded and then pitted twice with flat tires. He finished the night in 19th place.

Fensler, meanwhile, took the lead from Austin Cameron on lap 160 and pulled away for the win. He crossed the line with a margin of victory of .510 seconds. He netted $6,500 in prize money and posted awards. He also secured spot in the starting lineup for the prestigious NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown Jan. 23-24, 2009 at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale, Calif.

Although David Mayhew of Atascadero, Calif., suffered two flat tires early, he was able to battle back to gain a runner-up finish in the No. 21 BayBioDiesel/GGRT/RCR Chevrolet. Series rookie Jeff Barkshire of Auburn, Wash., was third in the No. 46 Centennial Batteries/SPE Dodge. He was followed by Holmes of Escalon, Calif., in the No. 20 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota and Austin Cameron of El Cajon, Calif., in the No. 18 NAPA AutoCare Toyota. Competing the top 10 were Johnny Borneman, Jason Patison, Paulie Harraka, Daryl Harr and Mike Gallegos.

The race featured six lead changes, among five drivers – Holmes, Fensler, David, Cameron and Bowles. The pace of event was slowed by 11 cautions for 64 laps.

Despite his problems, Holmes was able to retain his lead in the championship standings – with a 68-point margin over Bowles, 1,933 to 1,865. Barkshire is third with 1,837, followed by David with 1,749 points and Jim Inglebright with 1,706. Sixth though 10th include Cameron at 1,670, Moses Smith at 1,658, Borneman at 1,590, Mayhew at 1,586 and Jim Warn at 1,509.

Barkshire continues to lead the chase for this year’s Sunoco Rookie of the Year Award. He tops the first-year driver charts with 114 points, followed by Warn with 101, Patison with 97 and Jamie Dick with 88. They are trailed by Wes Banks at 45 and Lloyd Mack and Ryan Philpott, each with 22.

The next event on the schedule for the NASCAR Camping World Series West is the season finale – the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by Thunder Valley at All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif., on Oct. 25.

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES WEST-GOLDEN STATE STEEL & STAIR 200 Results
Saturday
At Altamont Raceway Park
Tracy, CA
Lap length: 0.5 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (8) Jason Fensler, Wilton, Calif., Ford, 200 laps, 55.753 mph, $6,500.
2. (15) David Mayhew, Atascadero, Calif., Chevrolet, 200, $6,000.
3. (3) Jeff Barkshire, Auburn, Wash., Dodge, 200, $4,015.
4. (2) Eric Holmes, Escalon, Calif., Toyota, 200, $4,050.
5. (6) Austin Cameron, El Cajon, Calif., Toyota, 200, $3,250.
6. (12) Johnny Borneman, Ramona, Calif., Chevrolet, 200, $3,000.
7. (14) Jason Patison, Corona, Calif., Ford, 200, $2,850.
8. (18) Paulie Harraka, Wayne, N.J., Toyota, 200, $2,250.
9. (10) Daryl Harr, St Albert, Alberta, Chevrolet, 200, $3,200.
10. (16) Mike Gallegos, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Chevrolet, 200, $2,500.
11. (7) Moses Smith, Tempe, Ariz., Toyota, 200, $2,250.
12. (23) Jim Warn, Aurora, Ore, Chevrolet, 200, $2,200.
13. (9) Ryan Philpott, Tracy, Calif., Ford, 200, $1,650.
14. (11) Terry Henry, Bakersfield, Calif., Chevrolet, 200, $1,625.
15. (20) Jim Inglebright, Fairfield, Calif., Chevrolet, 200, $2,100.
16. (21) Wes Banks, Oakdale, Calif., Ford, 200, $1,575.
17. (4) Mike David, Modesto, Calif., Toyota, 199, $2,650.
18. (22) Jeff Jefferson, Naches, Wash., Chevrolet, 196, $2,000.
19. (1) Jason Bowles, Ontario, Calif., Ford, 196, $3,450.
20. (28) Pat O'Keefe, Pleasant Hill, Calif., Chevrolet, 194, $1,400.
21. (17) Josh Bews, Roseville, Calif., Ford, 192, $1,375.
22. (19) Paul Pedroncelli, Jr., Sonoma, Calif., Chevrolet, 158, suspension, $1,350.
23. (5) Auggie Vidovich, Lakeside, Calif., Chevrolet, 149, steering, $1,325.
24. (24) Ross Strmiska, Stockton, Calif., Chevrolet, 89, accident, $1,300.
25. (13) Todd Souza, Aromas, Calif., Chevrolet, 83, radiator, $1,275.
26. (25) Jamie Dick, Albuquerque, N.M., Chevrolet, 49, engine, $1,750.
27. (27) Jack Sellers, Sacramento, Calif., Chevrolet, 12, overheating, $1,225.
28. (26) Johnathan Hale, Rio Linda, Calif., Chevrolet, 8, vibration, $1,200.

Race Statistics
Time of Race: 1 hour 47 minutes 37 seconds
Margin of Victory: .510 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: J.Bowles (99.448 mph, 18.100 seconds)
Caution Flags: 11 for 64 laps.
Lead Changes: 6 among 5 drivers.
Lap Leaders: J.Bowles 0; E.Holmes 1; J.Bowles 2; E.Holmes 3-132; M.David 133-151; A.Cameron 152-159; J.Fensler 160-200.
Standings: 1. E.Holmes, 1933; 2. J.Bowles, 1865; 3. J.Barkshire, 1837; 4. M.David, 1749; 5. J.Inglebright, 1706; 6. A.Cameron, 1670; 7. M.Smith, 1658; 8. J.Borneman, 1590; 9. D.Mayhew, 1586; 10. J.Warn, 1509.
Unofficial

The Ultimate Front-Runner

IRWINDALE, Calif. - Jason Bowles led the Pipe Careers 200 wire-to-wire for the win at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale on Saturday night, giving him a sweep of both NASCAR Camping World Series West events at his home track this season.

The early laps of the event appeared to be a replay of the last visit by the series to Toyota Speedway on the Fourth of July – with Bowles and David Mayhew leading the way. But unlike that event six weeks ago, when Mayhew moved by to lead the much of the first half of the race, Bowles maintained the top spot this time around.

The only time he appeared threatened was as he worked lapped traffic. Mayhew and Chris Johnson were each able to close in on the leader, but Bowles would quickly pull away as he cleared traffic.

Mayhew and Johnson each had other problems to contend with, meanwhile. After Johnson’s car suffered flat tire and contacted the wall in the first half, he battled back to finish seventh. And Mayhew could only manage a fifth-place finish after contact with another car led to a spin on lap 166.

Rookies finished second and third - with Jeff Barkshire charging to a runner-up finish and Jason Patison taking a career-best third-place finish on his home track. They were followed by Brett Thompson and Mayhew. Completing the top 10 were Johnny Borneman, Johnson, Eric Holmes, Moses Smith and Andrew Myers.

The victory by Bowles, the third this year for him and the fifth of his career, moved him to within nine points of the lead in the championship standings, unofficially. He trails Holmes 1,763 to 1,754, with two races left to decide this year’s championship.

Race: NCWS West August 16, 2008 Toyota Speedway

Fin	Str	Car	Driver	Team	Laps	Points	B/Points	Total Award	Status
1	1	22	Jason Bowles	Sunrise Ford Ford	200	190	10	$8,550	Running
2	7	46	Jeff Barkshire *	Centennial Batteries/SPE Dodge	200	170		3,815	Running
3	12	17	Jason Patison *	Jasper Engines/Lucas Oil Ford	200	165		4,000	Running
4	10	61	Brett Thompson	Banner Bank/Pets Best Insurance Chevrolet	200	160		1,750	Running
5	5	21	David Mayhew	BayBioDiesel/Salad Caps/RCR Chevrolet	200	155		2,000	Running
6	3	8	Johnny Borneman	Twisted X Boots/Red Line Oil Chevrolet	200	150		1,910	Running
7	2	50	Chris Johnson	TCR Ford	200	146		1,375	Running
8	4	20	Eric Holmes	NAPA Auto Parts Toyota	200	142		1,850	Running
9	13	16	Moses Smith	Hasa Pool Products/White Flyer Toyota	200	138		1,800	Running
10	6	77	Andrew Myers	Jan's Towing/J&M Construction Toyota	200	134		1,285	Running
11	8	1	Jim Inglebright	Jelly Belly Chevrolet	200	130		1,770	Running
12	16	44	Eric Richardson	Family Tree Farms/Ron's Rear Ends Chevrolet	200	127		1,250	Running
13	22	19	Terry Henry	MMI Services/Ron's Rear Ends Chevrolet	199	124		1,225	Running
14	19	2	Mike David	Bennett Lane Winery Toyota	199	121		2,311	Running
15	21	88	Jamie Dick *	Viva Auto Grp/Johnnie Walker PerfCtr Chevrolet	199	118		1,700	Running
16	15	42	Jeff Jefferson	MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix Imports Chevrolet	198	115		1,675	Running
17	23	10	Jim Warn *	MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix Imports Chevrolet	198	112		1,650	Running
18	18	31	Luis Martinez, Jr.	King Taco/Molecule Chevrolet	198	109		1,125	Running
19	26	71	Daryl Harr	WestWorld Computers Chevrolet	197	106		1,610	Running
20	25	78	Billy Kann	Interstate All Battery Center Chevrolet	196	103		1,100	Running
21	28	75	Johnathan Hale	J&F Pool Plastering Chevrolet	194	100		1,090	Running
22	27	15	Jack Sellers	Aramark Chevrolet	192	97		1,085	Running
23	9	34	Mike Gallegos	RTD Motorsports/D4D Chevrolet	191	94		1,580	Running
24	17	18	Austin Cameron	NAPA AutoCare Toyota	149	91		1,575	Running
25	29	96	Don Holcomb	LaFrance Motorsports Chevrolet	132	88		1,070	Handling
26	20	89	Brian Wong	Speed Wong Racing Chevrolet	100	85		1,060	Handling
27	24	0	Paul Pedroncelli, Jr.	Pedroncelli Motorsports Chevrolet	97	82		1,050	Overheating
28	11	91	Tony Toste	ACE/Papich Construction/MMI Chevrolet	88	79		1,040	Engine
29	14	70	Greg Pursley	Gene Price Racing/Star Nursery Chevrolet	81	76		1,030	Accident

Fastest Qualifier: Jason Bowles, Time: 18.614 Seconds, Speed: 96.701 MPH
Time of Race:1 hrs., 18 mins, 41 secs Average Speed: 76.255 mph Margin of Victory:.674 Seconds
AERO EXHAUST LAP LEADER AWARD:  Jason Bowles, 22 Sunrise Ford Ford
CAMPING WORLD HAPPY CAMPER AWARD:  Jason Bowles, 22 Sunrise Ford Ford
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD:  Jason Bowles, 22 Sunrise Ford Ford
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD:  Jason Bowles, 22 Sunrise Ford Ford
POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE AWARD:  Jason Patison *, 17 Jasper Engines/Lucas Oil Ford
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE AWARD:  Jeff Barkshire *, 46 Centennial Batteries/SPE Dodge
Caution Flags: Laps 70-77 (Debris backstretch); 83-88 (Cars #34, #31, #70 accident Turn 4); 101 (Midway break); 166-171 (Car # 21 spin Turn 2).  4 for 21 laps.
Lap Leaders: Jason Bowles 1-200.
Total Laps Led: Jason Bowles 200.  0 changes involving 1 drivers.
Top 10 Driver Points: Eric Holmes 1763, Jason Bowles 1754, Jeff Barkshire * 1672, Mike David 1632, Jim Inglebright 1588, Moses Smith 1528, Austin Cameron 1510, Johnny Borneman 1440, David Mayhew 1416, Jim Warn * 1382
* Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender

Souza Wins Wild West Shootout

TOOELE, Utah – Todd Souza won a wild scramble to the finish on the road course at Miller Motorsports Park on Saturday to capture his first career victory in the NASCAR Camping World Series West.

Souza dashed into the lead on the final lap, as race leader Jim Inglebright suddenly ran out of fuel and slowed going around the back portion of the 3.06-mile course.

Inglebright had stopped early for fuel, but his plan of making it to the finish came up short as a late-race caution led to the race distance being extended for a green-white-checkered finish. Inglebright was not the only leader to suffer misfortune late in the race, however, as the first and second-place cars of Jason Bowles and David Mayhew both had to pit with flat tires just a few laps from the finish. The final lap also featured several cars spinning off track and a couple of drivers limping to the finish line with flat tires.

Mike David was able to avoid the trouble to take the runner-up spot, followed by Austin Cameron in third. His teammate, Moses Smith had a career-best fourth-place finish, with Daryl Harr coming home fifth. Rounding out the top 10 were Jeff Jefferson, Jim Warn, Mayhew, Tony Toste and Bowles.

Souza, who started 11th, had to overcome problems of his own. He had a flat tire early in the race and had to pit under green-flag conditions. He steadily worked his way to the front, making up many spaces late in the race. The 43-year-old driver from Aromas, Calif., was making only his 10th start in the NASCAR Camping World Series West. He has run only select events since first competing in the series in 2004, focusing primarily on road course races.

Eric Holmes, who leads the championship standings, tried to battle back throughout the race after encountering early trouble. After pitting with a flat tire, he ended up losing a lap while serving a pit road penalty. Holmes worked his way back onto the lead lap, but then limped to the finish with another flat on the final lap. Nevertheless, he was able to hold onto his lead in the point standings with 1,621 points. Bowles remains second (57 points behind), while David moved to third (110 pointsbehind Holmes).

 

Fin	Str	Car	Driver	Team	Laps	Points	B/Points	Total Award	Status
1	11	13	Todd Souza	Central Coast Cabinets Chevrolet	44	185	5	$15,050	Running
2	7	2	Mike David	Bennett Lane Winery Ford	44	170		9,100	Running
3	4	18	Austin Cameron	NAPA AutoCare Toyota	44	165		8,500	Running
4	9	16	Moses Smith	Hasa Pool Products/White Flyer Toyota	44	160		6,500	Running
5	8	71	Daryl Harr	WestWorld Computers Chevrolet	44	160	5	5,500	Running
6	6	42	Jeff Jefferson	MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix Imports Chevrolet	44	150		5,000	Running
7	13	10	Jim Warn *	MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix Imports Chevrolet	44	146		4,815	Running
8	2	21	David Mayhew	BayBioDiesel/RCR Chevrolet	44	147	5	3,500	Running
9	18	91	Tony Toste	ACE/Papich Construction/MMI Chevrolet	44	138		2,900	Running
10	1	22	Jason Bowles	Sunrise Ford Ford	44	139	5	4,800	Running
11	12	46	Jeff Barkshire *	Centennial Batteries/SPE Dodge	44	130		3,250	Running
12	10	17	Jason Patison *	Jim Beam/Lucas Oil Chevrolet	44	127		3,200	Running
13	14	1	Jim Inglebright	Jelly Belly Chevrolet	44	134	10	3,100	Running
14	15	89	Brian Wong	Speed Wong Racing Chevrolet	44	121		2,500	Running
15	20	3	Wes Banks *	B&B Plumbers/Valvoline Dodge	44	118		2,400	Running
16	3	20	Eric Holmes	NAPA Auto Parts Toyota	44	115		2,800	Running
17	16	8	Johnny Borneman	Twisted X Boots/Red Line Oil Ford	43	112		2,750	Running
18	17	88	Jamie Dick *	Viva Auto Grp/Johnnie Walker PerfCtr Chevrolet	43	109		2,700	Running
19	23	15	Jack Sellers	Aramark Chevrolet	43	106		2,150	Running
20	25	47	Shane Hubbard	GL Hubbard & Sons Trucking Ford	41	103		2,100	Running
21	26	03	Brian Jackson	Studio 33 Prod'tn/Baldy's Classic Car Chevrolet	36	100		2,000	Running
22	5	31	Luis Martinez, Jr.	King Taco/Molecule Chevrolet	30	97		1,950	Steering
23	22	75	Jonathan Hale	J&F Pool Plastering Chevrolet	25	94		1,925	Oil Leak
24	21	7	Kyle Kelley	UPRacing.com/Apex/Jamison Dodge	19	91		1,900	Electrical
25	24	81	Garland Self	Selco Air Conditioning Ford	4	88		1,850	Steering
26	19	04	Paulie Harraka	Aim Sports Systems/Joe Gibbs Driven Chevrolet	2	85		1,925	Handling
27	27	34	Mike Gallegos	RTD Motorsports/D4D Chevrolet	0	82		2,300	Transmission
28	28	83	Travis Milburn	Meridian Speedway/Cooks Collision Ford	0	79		1,750	Timing Chain

Fastest Qualifier: Jason Bowles, Time: 116.095 Seconds, Speed: 94.888 MPH
Time of Race:1 hrs., 53 mins, 12 secs Average Speed: 71.364 mph Margin of Victory:1.460 Seconds
AERO EXHAUST LAP LEADER AWARD:  Todd Souza, 13 Central Coast Cabinets Chevrolet
CAMPING WORLD HAPPY CAMPER AWARD:  Todd Souza, 13 Central Coast Cabinets Chevrolet
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD:  Jason Bowles, 22 Sunrise Ford Ford
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD:  Austin Cameron, 18 NAPA AutoCare Toyota
POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE AWARD:  Todd Souza, 13 Central Coast Cabinets Chevrolet
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE AWARD:  Jim Warn *, 10 MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix Imports Chevrolet
Caution Flags: Laps 11-13 (Car #03 flat tire Turn 1); 29-30 (Car #75 smoke Turn 18); 32-34 (Car # 31 off course Turn 4); 38-39 (Car #8 stopped Turn 1); 41-42 (Car #17 spin Turn 3).  5 for 12 laps.
Lap Leaders: Jason Bowles 1, David Mayhew 2-13, Jason Bowles 14-16, Daryl Harr 17-20, Jim Inglebright 21-30, Jason Bowles 31, Jim Inglebright 32-35, Jason Bowles 36-40, Todd Souza 41, Jim Inglebright 42-43, Todd Souza 44.
Total Laps Led: Jim Inglebright 16, David Mayhew 12, Jason Bowles 10, Daryl Harr 4, Todd Souza 2.  10 changes involving 5 drivers.
Top 10 Driver Points: Eric Holmes 1621, Jason Bowles 1564, Mike David 1511, Jeff Barkshire * 1502, Jim Inglebright 1458, Austin Cameron 1419, Moses Smith 1390, Johnny Borneman 1290, Jim Warn * 1270, David Mayhew 1261
* Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender

MONROE, Wash. – Rookie Jeff Barkshire thrilled family and friends at his home track by capturing his first career win Saturday night in the Toyota/Concept Race Cars & Parts 150 at Evergreen Speedway.

Eric Holmes has been the driver to beat this season in NASCAR Camping World Series West competition and that is exactly what Barkshire did, battling the former series champion for the win from start to finish.

Barkshire set the pace early and then battled back just past the midway point of the race to take the lead back from Holmes on lap 77 and hold him off to win by .509 seconds. Jason Bowles followed the pair across the line for third, with Jeff Jefferson taking fourth and Jim Inglebright coming home fifth.

Rounding out the top 10 were Johnny Borneman, Moses Smith, Jonathan Gomez, James Warn and Daryl Harr.

Saturday’s event, part of the annual Washington 500 at Evergreen Speedway, marked the 50th visit by the NASCAR Camping World Series West to the historic fairgrounds race track.

With his runner-up finish, Holmes extended his lead in the championship standings to 81 points. He leads Bowles, 1,506 to 1,425. Barkshire is third in points with 1,372. Defending champion Mike David is fourth with 1,341, followed by Jim Inglebright with 1,324.

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES WEST-TOYOTA/CONCEPT RACE CARS & PARTS 150 Results
Saturday
At Evergreen Speedway
Monroe, WA
Lap length: 0.646 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (3) Jeff Barkshire, Auburn, Wash., Dodge, 150 laps, 81.315 mph, $7,865.
2. (1) Eric Holmes, Escalon, Calif., Toyota, 150, $5,500.
3. (5) Jason Bowles, Ontario, Calif., Ford, 150, $3,500.
4. (2) Jeff Jefferson, Naches, Wash., Chevrolet, 150, $3,236.
5. (13) Jim Inglebright, Fairfield, Calif., Chevrolet, 150, $4,000.
6. (6) Johnny Borneman, Ramona, Calif., Ford, 150, $2,250.
7. (9) Moses Smith, Tempe, Ariz., Toyota, 150, $2,150.
8. (16) Jonathan Gomez, Twin Falls, Idaho, Chevrolet, 149, $1,550.
9. (10) Jim Warn, Aurora, Ore, Chevrolet, 148, $1,975.
10. (11) Daryl Harr, St Albert, Alberta, Chevrolet, 146, $1,950.
11. (8) Mike David, Modesto, Calif., Ford, 146, $2,500.
12. (14) Jason Patison, Corona, Calif., Ford, 145, $1,875.
13. (15) Mike Gallegos, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Chevrolet, 144, $1,850.
14. (7) Austin Cameron, El Cajon, Calif., Toyota, 143, $1,825.
15. (17) Tony Toste, Pismo Beach, Calif., Chevrolet, 142, $1,300.
16. (4) David Mayhew, Atascadero, Calif., Chevrolet, 128, suspension, $1,775.
17. (12) Jamie Dick, Albuquerque, N.M., Chevrolet, 71, accident, $1,750.
Race Statistics
Time of Race: 1 hour 11 minutes 30 seconds
Margin of Victory: .509 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: E.Holmes (100.280 mph, 23.191 seconds)
Caution Flags: 2 for 10 laps.
Lead Changes: 3 among 2 drivers.
Lap Leaders: E.Holmes 1-16; J.Barkshire 17-68; E.Holmes 69-76; J.Barkshire 77-150.
Standings: 1. E.Holmes, 1506; 2. J.Bowles, 1425; 3. J.Barkshire, 1372; 4. M.David, 1341; 5. J.Inglebright, 1324; 6. A.Cameron, 1254; 7. M.Smith, 1230; 8. J.Borneman, 1178; 9. M.Gallegos, 1177; 10. J.Warn, 1124.
Unofficial

Bowles Comes Full Circle

IRWINDALE, Calif. – Jason Bowles now has an oval-track victory to go with his road course dominance.

Bowles deftly navigated lapped traffic on the half-mile Toyota Speedway at Irwindale Friday night to take the lead on lap 129 of the California Highway Patrol 200. He led the rest of the way en route to his second straight NASCAR Camping World Series West victory.

It’s Bowles fourth career victory and first on an oval. He won at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah and the road course at the Auto Club Speedway last year, and won at Infineon Raceway in the series’ last race June 21.

“It was a tough race right there,” said Bowles, who also won his second Coors Light Pole Award Friday. “We kept it going straight. We had a great car. I just knew I had to get in front of them and they wouldn’t have anything for us.”

A relatively clean race was halted by a seven-minute red flag on lap 184 following a nine-car pileup in Turns 3 and 4. Bowles pulled away from Johnny Borneman on a lap 189 race restart and then held off a charge from Eric Holmes to secure the victory.

“I like running up front and leading laps, but the car just wasn’t quite there today,” Holmes said. “Coming home second was a good day.”

Borneman ended up third, followed by Jeff Barkshire and Jim Inglebright.

Austin Cameron and Mike Gallegos were sixth and seventh, respectively. David Mayhew, who led a race-high 126 laps, dropped back to finish eighth after getting passed by Bowles. Moses Smith and Terry Henry rounded out the top 10. Mike David, who entered the race two points behind Holmes, finished 11th.

Holmes now leads David by 42 points (1141-1099), while Bowles moved within nine points of David.

Fin	Str	Car	Driver	Team	Laps	Points	B/Points	Total Award	Status
1	1	22	Jason Bowles	Sunrise Ford Ford	200	185	5	$7,500	Running
2	7	20	Eric Holmes	NAPA Auto Parts Toyota	200	170		3,500	Running
3	8	8	Johnny Borneman	Twisted X Boots/Red Line Oil Ford	200	165		2,500	Running
4	6	46	Jeff Barkshire *	Centennial Batteries/SPE Dodge	200	160		2,565	Running
5	10	1	Jim Inglebright	Jelly Belly Chevrolet	200	155		2,000	Running
6	3	18	Austin Cameron	NAPA AutoCare/Welcome NAPA Mexico Toyota	200	150		1,910	Running
7	14	34	Mike Gallegos	RTD Motorsports/D4D Chevrolet	200	146		1,875	Running
8	2	21	David Mayhew	BayBioDiesel/RCR Chevrolet	200	152	10	2,900	Running
9	20	16	Moses Smith	Hasa Pool Products/White Flyer Toyota	200	138		3,300	Running
10	11	19	Terry Henry	MMI Services/Ron's Rear Ends Chevrolet	200	134		1,285	Running
11	17	2	Mike David	Bennett Lane Winery Toyota	200	130		2,370	Running
12	19	77	Andrew Myers	Jan's Towing/J&M Construction Ford	200	127		1,250	Running
13	12	5	Eric Hardin	Direct Shopping Network Chevrolet	199	124		1,725	Running
14	22	40	Kristin Bumbera	Bumbera's Performance Associates Chevrolet	198	121		1,211	Running
15	18	10	Jim Warn *	MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix Imports Chevrolet	197	118		1,700	Running
16	26	15	Jonathan Hale	J&F Pool Plastering Chevrolet	197	115		1,175	Running
17	4	50	Chris Johnson	TCR Ford	197	112		1,150	Running
18	9	88	Jamie Dick *	Viva Auto Grp/Johnnie Walker PerfCtr Chevrolet	196	109		1,625	Running
19	23	3	Wes Banks *	Pit Stop Auto Lube/Valvoline Ford	196	106		1,110	Running
20	28	78	Billy Kann	Interstate All Battery Center Chevrolet	195	103		1,100	Running
21	25	0	Paul Pedroncelli, Jr.	Pedroncelli Motorsports Chevrolet	195	100		1,090	Running
22	27	75	Jack Sellers	Aramark Chevrolet	195	97		1,085	Running
23	5	61	Brett Thompson	Banner Bank/Pets Best Insurance Chevrolet	192	94		1,080	Running
24	13	17	Jason Patison *	Dixie Chopper/Lucas Oil Ford	185	91		1,575	Radiator
25	16	42	Jeff Jefferson	MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix Imports Chevrolet	185	88		1,570	Accident
26	15	71	Daryl Harr	WestWorld Computers Chevrolet	183	85		1,060	Accident
27	24	93	Jameel Saied	CMJ Racing/Saied Contractors Ford	159	82		1,050	Overheating
28	31	57	David Ross	E.R. Block Plumbing Chevrolet	136	79		1,040	Handling
29	21	5	Eric Schmidt	AT&T/Yellowpages.com Chevrolet	127	76		1,030	Engine
30	29	89	Brian Wong	Speed Wong Racing Chevrolet	41	73		1,025	Engine
31	30	54	Tim Woods, III	Chino Hills Ford Ford	6	70		1,025	Engine

Fastest Qualifier: Jason Bowles, Time: 18.627 Seconds, Speed: 96.634 MPH
Time of Race:1 hrs., 21 mins, 43 secs Average Speed: 73.424 mph Margin of Victory:.994 Seconds
AERO EXHAUST LAP LEADER AWARD: David Mayhew, 21 BayBioDiesel/RCR Chevrolet
CAMPING WORLD HAPPY CAMPER AWARD: Jason Bowles, 22 Sunrise Ford Ford
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD: Jason Bowles, 22 Sunrise Ford Ford
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: David Mayhew, 21 BayBioDiesel/RCR Chevrolet
POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE AWARD: Moses Smith, 16 Hasa Pool Products/White Flyer Toyota
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE AWARD: Jeff Barkshire *, 46 Centennial Batteries/SPE Dodge
Caution Flags: Laps 24-30 (Car No. 54 smoke Turn 4); 70-74 (Car No. 10 spin Turn 2); 100 (Midway break); 178-183 (Car No. 93 accident Turn 4);
185-189 (Cars No. 42, No. 17, No. 19, No. 75, No. 10, No. 40, No. 78, No. 71 and No. 50 accident Turn 3).  5 for 24 laps.
Lap Leaders: Jason Bowles 1-2, David Mayhew 3-128, Jason Bowles 129-200.
Total Laps Led: David Mayhew 126, Jason Bowles 74.  2 changes involving 2 drivers.
Top 10 Driver Points: Eric Holmes 1141, Mike David 1099, Jason Bowles 1090, Jeff Barkshire * 1027, Austin Cameron 1024, Jim Inglebright 1019, Moses Smith 933, Mike Gallegos 923, Johnny Borneman 858, Jamie Dick * 845
* Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender

ERIE, Colo. – A victory in the Toyota/NAPA 150 at Colorado National Speedway on Saturday night gave Eric Holmes his third win in five races this season in the NASCAR Camping World Series West.

Holmes, who started on the pole, had to battle back after long-time nemesis Mike David slipped by him just after a lap 26 restart. Holmes demonstrated the dominance of his NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, however, charging past David on the outside after a subsequent restart. He paced the field the final 100 laps to the finish.

David took the runner-up spot, with Jason Bowles in third. Mike Gallegos had a career-best fourth-place finish, followed by fifth-place finisher Daryl Harr, who equaled his career-best mark.

Despite Holmes’ dominance this season, he continues to trail his David in the championship standings. Holmes closed ground slightly on David, narrowing the points margin to just 35 markers.

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES WEST-TOYOTA/NAPA 150 Results
Saturday
At Colorado National Speedway
Erie, CO
Lap length: 0.375 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (1) Eric Holmes, Escalon, Calif., Toyota, 150 laps, 62.888 mph, $8,050.
2. (2) Mike David, Modesto, Calif., Toyota, 150, $4,100.
3. (5) Jason Bowles, Ontario, Calif., Ford, 150, $3,000.
4. (9) Mike Gallegos, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Chevrolet, 150, $2,600.
5. (11) Daryl Harr, St Albert, Alberta, Chevrolet, 150, $2,000.
6. (16) Moses Smith, Tempe, Ariz., Toyota, 150, $3,750.
7. (7) Jim Inglebright, Fairfield, Calif., Chevrolet, 149, $2,150.
8. (4) Austin Cameron, El Cajon, Calif., Toyota, 149, $2,050.
9. (10) Jeff Barkshire, Auburn, Wash., Dodge, 149, $2,290.
10. (13) Brett Thompson, Jerome, Idaho, Chevrolet, 149, $2,450.
11. (6) Jason Patison, Corona, Calif., Ford, 149, $1,900.
12. (3) Eric Hardin, Anaheim, Calif., Chevrolet, 148, $1,875.
13. (21) Jim Warn, Aurora, Ore, Chevrolet, 147, $1,850.
14. (19) Billy Kann, Mesa, Ariz., Chevrolet, 147, $1,325.
15. (15) Jamie Dick, Albuquerque, N.M., Chevrolet, 147, $1,300.
16. (8) David Mayhew, Atascadero, Calif., Chevrolet, 146, $1,775.
17. (12) Jeff Jefferson, Naches, Wash., Chevrolet, 146, $1,750.
18. (18) Jack Sellers, Sacramento, Calif., Chevrolet, 121, $1,200.
19. (17) Jonathan Hale, Rio Linda, Calif., Chevrolet, 53, engine, $1,175.
20. (14) Johnny Borneman, Ramona, Calif., Ford, 19, accident, $1,650.
21. (20) Lloyd Mack, Los Angeles, Calif., Ford, 11, electrical, $1,125.
Race Statistics
Time of Race: 53 minutes 40 seconds
Margin of Victory: 7.060 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: E.Holmes (80.737 mph, 16.721 seconds)
Caution Flags: 3 for 18 laps.
Lead Changes: 2 among 2 drivers.
Lap Leaders: E.Holmes 1-25; M.David 26-50; E.Holmes 51-150.
Standings: 1. M.David, 831; 2. E.Holmes, 796; 3. J.Barkshire, 733; 4. A.Cameron, 723; 5. M.Smith, 716; 6. J.Bowles, 715; 7. J.Inglebright, 699; 8. M.Gallegos, 680; 9. J.Patison, 680; 10. J.Jefferson, 662. 
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THOUSANDS OF MILES AWAY, CRAFTON CELEBRATES SON'S FIRST VICTORY 

NEWTON, Iowa – The most haggard person in the Iowa Speedway garage Saturday may have been Dan Crafton. Not that he’s complaining.

Crafton’s Friday night stay in Newton consisted of pacing back and forth in front of the hotel television as he watched his son Matt collect his first career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.

“Between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., I had 55 calls on my cell phone,” said Dan Crafton, who said he got plenty of calls from the celebration in their home town of Tulare, Calif. “It was like when you win the Super Bowl. They thought they were going to tear the city down. I had more drunks trying to talk to me …”

It was a unique situation for Dan Crafton, who is usually at his son’s races. He was at Iowa Speedway helping out the NASCAR Camping World Series West team of Stan Silva Jr. He had worked over the last 10 days with Silva’s team in Bakersfield, Calif. to prepare for Sunday’s US Cellular 200.

The event gets underway with practice Saturday at 4:30 p.m. CT. The race is schedule for 4:15 p.m. Sunday, live on HD Net.

Matt Crafton held off Chad McCumbee on green-white-checkered finish to the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Lowe’s Friday night for the victory in his 178th career start. Matt Crafton assumed the lead three laps prior to the scheduled end of the race and benefited from a wild chain of events that saw top contenders Kyle Busch, Todd Bodine and Ron Hornaday eliminated by accidents and penalties.

“It was crazy,” said Dan Crafton, who got the call from Victory Lane from his wife. “I thought I was going to cry.”

Matt Crafton made his only career NASCAR Camping World Series West start in the season finale of 2000 at the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. He lost the lead on the final lap to eventual winner Bobby Dotter. Third place in that race was eventual series champion Brendan Gaughan, who ironically placed third at Lowe’s Friday night.

Trio of National Champions

Three former NASCAR Whelen All-American Series champions will attempt to make Sunday’s US Cellular 200. Peyton Sellers (2005) is a regular in the NASCAR Camping World Series East and will be joined by Greg Pursley (2003) and Mark McFarland (2004).

McFarland plans to run at least four NASCAR Camping World Series East races: Iowa, both events at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and Mansfield Motorsports Park.

“We like running the East,” McFarland said. “It’s like a vacation for us – just come out here and have fun.”

McFarland is running the same car he ran in his only NASCAR Camping World Series East race last year at New Hampshire in September. He led 24 laps – including being out front with six to go – before an accident relegated him to 22nd.

Purlsey will be making his 14th career NASCAR Camping World Series West start. He finished 24th at Phoenix International Speedway in April. Pursley also ran in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown last year, winning the Late Model race and running in the Camping World Series event.

Notes

Three-time NASCAR Camping World Series champion Jamie Aube (1988-90) is serving as crew chief for rookie Dustin Delaney. Aube, who took some test laps at New Hampshire last week, said he’s not committed to retirement as a driver just yet. “I still have a NASCAR driver’s license,” Aube said. “But my number one goal is to get Delaney to Victory Lane.” The 18-year-old Delaney was 19th in the season opener at South Carolina’s Greenville-Pickens Speedway. … Car owner and former four-time NASCAR Camping World Series East champion Andy Santerre (2002-05) will be the crew chief for Sellers this week, as regular crew chief H.C. Sellers serves a three-race suspension for violations at Greenville-Pickens.

… Kasey Kahne’s No. 9 Budweiser Dodge went through technical inspection Saturday but the team doesn’t expect to practice the car. Kahne will take the car out for the first time during Sunday morning’s final practice. … Also on the pit boxes this weekend will be Tom Busch and Mike Harvick, fathers of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Kyle and Kurt Busch, and Kevin Harvick respectively. … Jeff Jefferson, fourth in NASCAR Camping World Series West points, tested at Iowa last week and cracked up his primary car. “That’s okay,” Jefferson said, “this car is just as good.” The car Jefferson has this weekend is actually the one that got the most track time during the test.

All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif., will host the season opener for the NASCAR Camping World Series West on Saturday, March 29. (Photo credit: Courtesy All American Speedway)

His first race with his new team will come as the NASCAR Camping World Series West kicks off its 2008 season with the Toyota NAPA Auto Care 150 at All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif., on Saturday, March 29.
After winning the 2006 championship, Holmes headed across the country to compete in the NASCAR Camping World Series East. But things did not work out and after seven events the Escalon, Calif., native returned to the West Coast – determined to regain the competitive level that had propelled him to the championship the year before.
He was successful, delivering his long-time car owner and employer Allen Beebe with a win in the season finale. But with Beebe turning his focus on business ventures outside of racing, Holmes began looking for a competitive full-time ride with another team for 2008. He found just that with Bill McAnally Racing, a multi-car Northern California race team with three championships to its credit.
“It just worked out that at the end of last year, Bill (McAnally) came to me and I explained my situation and he explained his,” Holmes said. “It’s just worked out really well for both of us.”
Holmes admitted that it may take some time to get use to being part of the NAPA team.
“It hasn’t really dawned up me yet,” he said during a test session earlier this month. “I’ve gone there and worked in the shop. It seems a little different, going into a different trailer and all the different stuff. But I do have three or four of my own crew members here, so it feels kind of like home.”
The relationship between Holmes and McAnally is not new, however.
“I’ve known Bill a long time,” Holmes said. “I’ve driven his cars before. Actually the car I won the championship with was bought from him. So, we’ve had a great relationship. When he’s needed something, I’ve helped him and he’s helped me.”
Needless to say, Holmes and McAnally share a common goal for 2008.
“He’s got NAPA and Toyota and wants to win a championship,” Holmes said. “So, we’re here to do whatever we can to win that championship. You always hope going in every year that you can win a championship; you think you can win a championship. We’re excited about it. I think we’ve got all the equipment and the tools we need to do it. It’s just a matter of going out and executing it.”
Holmes knows that he will face some a tough challenge in contending for the title and acknowledged that some of that competition will come from his own teammates at BMR.
“We’ve got Austin (Cameron) (No. 18 NAPA Auto Care Toyota) coming on board,” he said. “So, my teammate is going to be tough. And Moses (Smith) (No. 16 HASA Pool Products Toyota) is in his second year. So, he will be doing better.”
While Holmes has had teammates on occasion in the past, being part of a multi-team operation throughout the season will be new to him.
“We rented cars out when I was with Allen,” Holmes said. “So, I’ve had teammates at Infineon and stuff like that – but it’s definitely a little different.”
In this case, it’s more of being part of an overall team, according to Holmes. “Bill is real focused on keeping us as all a team,” he said. “He’s really focused on all of us getting along and all of us in the shop helping each other out.”

Return to Roseville Will Be a ‘Homecoming’ for Many Personnel
The NASCAR Camping World Series West is set to kick off its 55th season on Saturday, March 29, at All American Speedway – a track that last featured the West’s oldest stock car racing circuit more than 25 years ago.
The historic track – located on the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville, Calif. – hosted five NASCAR Camping World Series West events between 1977 and 1982. This race marks a return to familiar territory for many personnel who currently travel the circuit.
John Krebs, who serves as a team manager for Jack Sellers Racing and still lives in Roseville, competed in several of those NASCAR Camping World Series West races. He registered top-10 finishes in 1978 and 1982, along with a 17th-place finish in 1979. He went on to make 150 career starts in the NASCAR Camping World Series overall.
Krebs also competed at All American Speedway in the NASCAR Southwest Tour, during its inaugural year in 1986. He did double duty that entire season, finishing eighth in the NASCAR Camping World Series West championship standings and sixth in the final standings of the NASCAR Southwest Tour. Krebs also competed at Roseville in the Limited Sportsman class in the 1980s.
Car owner John Borneman also competed in a couple of the NASCAR Camping World Series West events at Roseville. Borneman, whose son Johnny now wheels the family entry, finished 12th in 1978 and 16th in 1977.
For veteran driver Jim Inglebright (No. 1 Jelly Belly Chevrolet) of Fairfield, Calif., this event marks the return to a track where he made the transition from racing motorcycles to stock cars. He captured back-to-back titles in the Pro Stock class, beginning with a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series championship in 1991.
“It feels good coming out here,” Inglebright said during a test day at the track earlier this month. “I’m anxious to get out on the track again. It’s a different race track from what I ran back in the day, but it’s still Roseville.”
Inglebright has fond memories of the fan support he developed at All American Speedway. “It’s like coming back home,” he said. “It’s like you become part of your fans’ family. They start rooting for you and you interact with them. It’s really special. I don’t know if any of the fans from the 90s will be out here. I hope to see some of them.”
Before relinquishing his role as a driver, Bill McAnally had won the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series championship in the Pro Stock class at Roseville in 1990. His introduction to stock car racing had come while he was working at the fairgrounds track in 1986. McAnally, who still lives less than five miles from the track, heads up Bill McAnally Racing in nearby Antelope, Calif. – with three full-time teams in the NASCAR Camping World Series and four teams racing in the Late Model class of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at All American Speedway.
Another Roseville resident, Mike Naake made his initial mark in racing while competing there as a teenager. He was one of the top contenders in the Limited Sportsman class at Roseville in the early 1980s. He spent the 1986 season out of the driver’s seat, working as a technical inspector at the speedway. Naake now runs Naake Suspension Specialists in Roseville and heads up the Motorway Motorsports team in the NASCAR Camping World Series.
Various other personnel currently involved in the series also have ties to the Roseville track. Before becoming a driver and multi-team car owner on the NASCAR Camping World Series West circuit in 1985, Jack Sellers raced in the Street Stock class at All American Speedway in 1982. Steve Portenga, who has raced in 79 NASCAR Camping World Series events and now serves as crew chief for the Golden Gate Racing Team, captured headlines at Roseville when he won the “Rose Classic” race in 1992.
Car owner and crew chief Rob Dixon spent many Saturdays at All American Speedway, working on McAnally’s team. Chuck Carruthers, team manager and crew chief for Jim Warn with MJ2Racing, built cars and served as a crew chief for multi-time Roseville champion Ed Gibber in the late 1980s. Prior to becoming a crew chief for one of BMR’s teams, Duane Knorr was the crew chief for Street Stock champion Doug Wade in mid 1990s.
Tony Toranto – who now handles the show car duties for BMR – experienced success at All American Speedway in the Street Stock class, winning the rookie title and the championship in 1986. He later graduated to the Pro Stock class there. His brother, Andy, wrenched on his car at Roseville for many years and now works at the Motorway Motorsports team.
NASCAR Camping World Series West media coordinator Kevin Green fulfilled several roles at All American Speedway. He worked with several different race teams at the track in the early 1980s. He served as the track’s public relations coordinator in a part-time capacity on weekends for several years (1986-1988). Green returned to the track as a driver in 1992 to compete in the Street Stock class, where he won the rookie title and finished second in the championship standings. He graduated a year later to Pro Stocks, where he won the Rookie of the Year Award.

Coverage of NASCAR Camping World Series Continues With Comprehensive TV Schedule
The live broadcast of the season opening Toyota NAPA Auto Care 150 at All American Speedway will kick off television coverage of the NASCAR Camping World Series for 2008.
It is the first event in a comprehensive television broadcast schedule announced last month for the NASCAR Camping World Series, with coverage live in high definition on HDNet and enhanced replays on SPEED.
Veteran announcer Mike Hogewood returns to call the action, with color commentary by Dan Pardus. They will be accompanied by Natalie Taylor, who will report on action from the pits.
High definition pioneer HDNet will broadcast 16 races in 2008, continuing a partnership with NASCAR that began five years ago and provided the NASCAR Camping World Series with its first live television package. HDNet coverage includes the first eight races of the NASCAR Camping World Series West season, as well as the season-finale Oct. 18 at the new Kern County track in Bakersfield, Calif.
The NASCAR Camping World Series East broadcast schedule on HDNet will pick up with the July 19 race at Music City Motorplex in Nashville and run through the final seven races of the season, culminating with the live broadcast at Stafford (Conn.) Motor Speedway Sept. 28.
HDNet’s broadcast schedule will also include the mid-season combination race between the East and the West at Iowa Speedway May 18.
In addition, SPEED’s enhanced replays will carry 24 races as part of its Racing Across America series, re-airing all 16 of HDNet’s live events while originally producing eight others.
SPEED will provide coverage of the NASCAR Camping World Series East opener at Greenville-Pickens Speedway in Greenville, S.C. on April 19. SPEED will also broadcast the NASCAR Camping World Series East races from South Boston (Va.) Speedway, Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway, as well as the NASCAR Camping World Series West second race at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway.
SPEED’s schedule also includes live coverage of the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown. The prestigious event, which has grown into the ‘Daytona 500 of short-track racing’ in just five short years, will be held Jan. 23-24, 2009 at Irwindale.

Smith throws out first pitch at Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game
Moses Smith (No. 16 HASA Pool Products Toyota) hit the diamond earlier this month to throw out the first pitch at Tucson Electric Park on March 16 as the Arizona Diamondbacks took on the Chicago White Sox during Cactus League spring training baseball action.
Smith, who was on hand as part of "Phoenix International Raceway Day" at the ballpark, also signed autographs for fans..

News & Notes
The race … The Toyota NAPA Auto Care 150 is the first in a 13-race series schedule this year for the NASCAR Camping World Series West. It marks the first time for the Roseville track to host the season opener.
The track … All American Speedway is a 1/3-mile paved oval with eight degrees banking in turns one and two. Turns three and four have progressive banking, beginning at 10 degrees and graduating to 14 degrees. The track hosted five NASCAR Camping World Series West events between 1977 and 1982, when it was a quarter-mile oval.
Changes … The Roseville track received a major renovation last year. In addition to numerous improvements, turns 3 and 4 were extended 75-feet to the north.
Series debut … A couple of local drivers are set to make their series debut at Roseville. Eric Schmidt, the 2007 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model champion at All American Speedway, is slated to drive the No. 05 entry for car owner Frank Jordan. Jonathan Hale, who won the Most Improved Driver Award in that class last season, is to drive the No. 15 entry for Jack Sellers Racing.
No repeat winners … The five NASCAR Camping World Series races at All American Speedway resulted in five different drivers visiting victory lane – Sumner McKnight (1977), Jim Insolo (1978), Tim Williamson (1979), Jim Robinson (1981), and Jim Bown (1982) – and five different drivers setting the fast time in qualifying – Chuck Bown (1977), Bill Schmitt (1978), Insolo (1979), Robinson (1981), and Jim Bown (1982).
Lap leader … The 150 laps Jim Robinson led en route to his win in 1981 gave him the most laps led at All American Speedway.
Birthdays … Drivers celebrating a birthday during the month of March include Mike Gallegos, who turned 25 on the 18th; Ryan Philpott, who turned 25 on the 21st; Kyle Cattanach, who turned 23 on the 22nd; Kevin Culver, who turned 51 on the 25th; Gene Woods, who turns 50 on the 27th; and Moses Smith, who turns 32 on the 30th.

The Race: Toyota NAPA Auto Care 150
The Place: All American   Speedway, Roseville, Calif.
The Date: Saturday, March 29
The Time: 8:38 p.m. (PT)
TV Schedule: HDNet (Live)
SPEED (enhanced replay)
Track Layout: .333-mile paved
Race Purse: $118,255
2007 Winner: Event not held
2007 Pole: Event not held

    2007 FINAL STANDINGS
Rk Driver Points
1 Mike David 2,013
2 Mike Duncan 1,899
3 Jason Bowles 1,871
4 Brian Ickler 1,838
5 J. Borneman 1,813
6 Justin Lofton 1,742
7 Eric Hardin 1,712
8 Brett Thompson 1,683
9 Alex Haase 1,653
10 Eric Richardson 1,617

Schedule:
Friday: Practice 4-5 p.m., 7-7:45 p.m.
Saturday: Practice  2-2:45 p.m., Time Trials 4:45 p.m.
Track Contact:
Kara Sizemore
(916) 676-0010