May 9, 2007
Little Rock, Ark
Little Rock, Ark. -- The Day Motorsports AMP Series presented by American Racer will make
two first time ever visits in the month of June to four different tracks in the State of
Arkansas.
The AMP pilots will make their first ever appearance at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas
June 1st and then venture across west of Arkansas June 2nd to make a first ever
appearance at Central Arkansas Speedway in Plummerville, Arkansas.
June 9th AMP will head to Siloam Springs Speedway, inSiloam Springs, Arkansas.
The new AMP series will then join up at home at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas with
the very successful Louisiana O’Reilly SUPR Late Models on June 22 & 23.
The strong following of AMP drivers are prepared for exploring Arkansas tracks and giving
the promoters and fans one of the greatest shows on dirt with the Supr Late Models.
Promoters and fans can expect to see familiar faces as the racers make very successful
rounds on the speedway's one lap at a time to find the final victory.
It will be the first AMP visit to all the tracks in the Natural State many of the AMP drivers
have had their share of success on the fast ovals and are looking forward to taking the first
ever win under the AMP banner.
You can find more information on the speedways by logging on to the track web sites listed
below.
Beebe Speedway- www.beebespeedway.com
Central Arkansas Speedway- www.centralarkansasspeedway.com
I-30 Speedway- www.i-30speedway.com
Siloam Springs Speedway- www.freewebs.com/westsiloam/
AMP-MSCCS Battle on the River Results May 5th
MSCCS Release
GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI MAY 4----2005 MSCCS champion David Breazeale has proven to be
quite the "gumbo" connoisseur lately.
After the Four Corners, Mississippi racer scored a SUPR win in the Lone Star State a couple
weeks ago on a "gumbo" style clay track... Breazeale once again showed that he has
developed a particular taste for the sticky substance referred to as "gumbo clay".
Breazeale knocked down his first MSCCS win of 2007 in an event also co-hosted by the AMP
series on friday night in front of one the largest crowds assembled at Mississippi's
Greenville Speedway.
Breazeale's MSCCS/AMP win was worth $2,000 as the MSCCS has seen five different winners
in five different races thus far in 2007.
Trailing Breazeale to the stripe was Louisiana's David Ashley, Scott Slay, Dean Carpenter and
Johhny Lancaster of Coldwater, Mississippi.
The evening began with suspect track conditions after an evening shower drenched the
Mississippi Delta facility. The normal track surface was turned into a virtual gumbo soup but
Speedway officials made the decision to go ahead with the scheduled event in lieu of the
muddy environment.
The heavy gumbo clay indeed took it's toll on the MSCCS/AMP field. Less than 10
contestants were able to finish the full 40 laps in the attrition filled race.
At the outset, Chris Wall nailed the lead from his front row start over polesitter Breazeale
while David Ashley and Doug Showah battled close behind. Bub McCool then made his
presence known by surpassing both Ashley and Showah into third as Greg Fore began
mixing it up with Johhny Lancaster within the top five.
Wall's night began a downhill turn when he attempted to lap the #16 of Mike Poyner. Wall
pulled to the outside of Poyner only to have Poyner slide up the track. Wall was forced to
take an off track excursion which brought out a caution.
Wall was flagged to the rear as Breazeale inherited the point for the first time of the night.
Back underway McCool started to apply some pressure to Breazeale while Showah and Fore
began to duke it out for third with Ashley and Scott Slay in tow.
Terry Henson began to dispay his "gumbo" experience as the Little Rock, Arkansas ace
moved into the top ten despite suffering from two broken ribs he recieved the previous
week at Greenville. Eventually Henson had to call it a night and retired early in the event.
With Breazeale keeping the lead all to himself, the heavy gumbo clay now began to take it's
toll on both man and machine. Chris Wall steered pitside when he lost power on his #71.
Second running Bub McCool saw his hopes of a top finish go down the drain in the form of a
broken axle. Showah also pitted with problems as well as Fore who relinquished his runner
up spot after his engine lost oil pressue.
Ashley, who had his rear spoiler removed after contact with another car kept his #14
runnning strong....strong enough to earn a runner up finish behind a high flying Breazeale
who took the win by several car lengths. Following Ashley in third was Slay who was back in
his GRT ride. Dean Carpenter emerged with a outstanding fourth place finish after starting
14th on the grid while Lancaster swept a top five showing after fiercely battling Carpenter
during the waining laps. Arkansas racer Clay Fisher was the top finishing AMP series regular
as he posted sixth overall.
Sponsors on Breazeale's #54 Voodoo Motorsports MasterSbilt are Creel Brothers Racing,
J&J Motorsports, Xtreme graphics, Stuckey Enterprises, American Race Tires and is
powered by a Wall to Wall Performance engine.
26 MSCCS/AMP Super Late Models were on hand for time trials at the west Mississippi oval
as Chris Wall turned quick time of the night.
B-main winners were Slay and Lancaster. Breazeale won the 6 lap "Dash for Cash" and was
the pole winner as well.
A "missing man" formation was utilized on the parade lap prior to the MSCCS/AMP main
event in memory of Arkansas Late Model veteran, Kenneth Mitcham who lost his life
following an accident at Greenville Speedway last Saturday night.
MSCCS Provisional - Chad Thrash
AMP Series Provisional - Dwaine Hottinger
MSCCS/AMP FINISH (Greenville Speedway)
1. David Breazeale 2. David Ashley 3. Scott Slay 4. Dean Carpenter 5. Johhny Lancaster 6.
Clay Fisher 7. Chris McElhenney 8. Jack Daughtry 9. Dewaine Hottinger 10. Greg Fore 11.
Bob McCool 12. Doug Showah 13. Chris Wall 14. Joesph Long 15. Terry Henson 16. Scott Tice
17. Mike Poyner 18.Jon Mitchell 19.Trey Williams 20. Andy Hockenhull 21. Chad Thrash 22.
Kyle Beard 23. Larry Potter 24. Justin Bramur 25. Dean Brown.
AMP-MSCCS
By:
WINONA, MISSISSIPPI MAY 5----Kosciusko's Anthony Rushing is back!
Rushing, who is no stranger to victory lane in the Magnolia State emerged from a 2007
special event winless streak after the Super Late Model driver took his first MSCCS victory
of the season Saturday night in his potent #701/2 Jay Dickens powered Huddle House, O.H.
Hendricks Sheetmetal Rocket.
Rushing took a $2,500 win at his old stomping grounds of Central Mississippi Speedway in a
MSCCS/AMP sanctioned event.
Chasing Rushing the distance and taking home a stout second place finish was Meridian's
Jim McDuffie. McDuffie, who is piloting a MasterSbilt race car for the first time of his career
also nailed a runner up finish at CMS one week prior to Saturday's 50 lapper.
It was a positive weekend for Clinton Mississippi's Scott Slay who put forth another third
place run after scoring a top three finish at Greenville Speedway on friday.
Four Corners, Mississippi ace David Breazeale drove his Voodoo Motorsports #54 to a
strong fourth place finish at CMS. The previous night Breazeale captured his first MSCCS
win of 2007 on a rain soaked Greenville Speedway.
Alabama's Justin McRee soared to one of his best MSCCS finishes ever at CMS as the young
driver scored a top five run in fifth.
The highest finishing AMP series driver was Joesph Long. The Bryant, Arkansas ace flew
from his 20th starting position and picked up a tenth place showing in his John R. Nelson
sponsored #37.
For the first time in MSCCS history the first 6 events of a season has seen no less than 6
different winners....WHO WILL BE NEXT?
MSCCS/AMP FINISH (Central Mississippi Speedway)
1. Anthony Rushing 2. Jim McDuffie 3. Scott Slay 4. David Breazeale 5. Justin McRee 6. Ricky
Rawson 7. Bub McCool 8. Chris McElhenney 9. David Ashley 10. Joesph Long 11. Dewaine
Hottinger 12. Jack Daughtry 13. Wade Byars 14. Klint Byras 15. Jon Mitchell 16. Chris Wall 17.
Tombo Callahan 18. Chad Thrash 19. Terry Wilson 20. Chad Guy 21. Harvey Tollison 22. Jamie
Dacus 23. Jeff White 24. Jimmy Cliburn
AMP It Up Tour schedules night two across the border
AMP Series Release:
Alexander, AR (April 30, 2007) - The Day Motorsports Arkansas Motorsports Professional
Series presented by American Racer or "AMP Series" has been invited once again to
compete with our neighbors to the East in another edition of the "Battle on the River". This
will set up a double date weekend with the MSCCS, night one at Greenville Speedway and
night two at Winona Speedway.
The date, May 5, 2007, AMP will travel on to Central Mississippi Speedway's 3/10 ths mile Clay
Oval in Winona, Mississippi
The date, is part of the wildly successful Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series
or MSCCS, which is ran at various tracks across the Magnolia State. The race format will be
ran under the host association rules, however, competitors may pick what tire rule they wish
to compete under.
"We feel allowing the drivers to choose between one tire rule or the other will help increase
the car count. With recent cancellations to our schedule, we wanted to give our drivers the
most opportunity to race. Greenville and Winona are about four to four and a half hours from
Little Rock; just over the border in Mississippi " said AMP Series Director Christy Hudson.
She further went on to say that she believes it will be a successful event and hopefully one
they can continue in the future.
The race is listed as a special event for amp series.
Entry fee for the Saturday night 50 lap A Main will be $100 plus an additional $20 for rental of
the required race receiver.
There will be a Dash for Cash will be for the fastest 8 qualifiers out of each group.
Sponsored by Wall to Wall Racing engines.
MSCCS & AMP Series will be awarded one provisional each.
The A-Main will be worth $2500 to the winner and will pay $300 to start. On Friday & Saturday,
the AMP series drivers will be awarded 100 "appearance" points towards season standings.
The provisional will be awarded to the series member highest in the point standings who
has not already qualified.
You can expect a strong field on hand for this one including MSCCS regulars Scott Slay, Bub
McCool, Chris Wall, Anothony Rushing, Mike Boland, and David Breazeale.
The AMP expect to field a strong contingent in the likes of Dewaine Hottinger and Jon Kirby
(ROY contender) of Russellville, Little Rock’s Terry Henson and AMP Rookie of the Year
contender Joseph Long,of Bryant, Arkansas. Nash, Tx hotshoe John "Catman" Mitchell, Kyle
Beard,Trumann, Arkansas, 13 year old Gary Scott Christian of Broken Bow, OK,also
contenders for Rookie of the Year honors & Monticello, Arkansas Stormy Derryberry
This past week at Greenville Speedway, Arkansas driver Kenneth Mitcham was involved in
an on track accident that claimed the life of this great and gentlemanly competitor. AMP
Series will provide a memory decal for all drivers who would like to remember Kenneth at
this weekends events. A moment of silence along with a performance during the parade lap
for the A-Main, AMP and MSCCS series directors & racers will honor Kenneth and his family
by performing a parade lap with a missing man formation then the four wide salute. Kenneth
surely would have been set to compete with the best in the area on both nights.
An Honored Racer
#18 Kenneth Mitcham
April, 30, 2007
We gather in honor of a lost companion,
fighting for freedoms race to the end.
Helping in faith with blessed wings,
racing now before angelic friends divine.
A heavenly track just waiting for his speed,
victories lanes lit with fine golden trophies.
Honored friendships this life he devoted,
a scorch of rubber on dirt tracks wide turns.
Not a day of darkness, but joyous light,
his race has given his wings full delight.
Bringing a peace within our hearts embrace,
a pleasure to have known this graceful soul.
Lining up now with others gone before him,
sweet glazed roads that are ever so golden.
A sweet smile upon his face, as Dale Earnhart,
shakes his hand, and says “Let’s Race“.
We will miss his wondrous passion,
as we look to see an empty place.
One day before long just remember,
that we will watch this heavenly race...
A loss our friends will feel with sadness,
as truth hits our hearts with a blunt force.
Praise God for his fire and passions burn,
for we will see him in each our own turn.
No difference in NASCAR or DIRT TRACK,
on heavens raceway of delight.
Just one large race for them all,
Standing to cheer his victory...!
In memory and dedication to Strong Arkansas, Kenneth Mitcham #18
he will be terribly missed.
AMP Series Tires
April 30, 2007
The Day Motorsport AMP Series presented by American Racer tires are located at FMS
Racing in North Little Rock, Arkansas 501-955-3880
100 AMP tires from Day Motorsports have been placed at FMS Racing in North Little Rock in
time to help the racers have access to tires before the double weekend event.
AMP will be racing this weekend with MSCCS Series at Greenville Speedway in Greenville
Mississippi - Friday night May 4th then will move with the MSCCS Series to CMS Speedway in
Winona, Mississippi Saturday night May 5th.
You can find more information on AMP Series by logging on to www.ampseries.com.
April 20, 2007
The Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer (Arkansas Motorsport
Professionals) is pleased to announce the addition of a rookie of the year program for all
rookie members on the 2007 tour.
President & owner Christy Hudson along with co director Mike McNay had discussed the
ROTY scenario, but have not been focused on a planned program for the first season until
phone's started ringing and racers started showing signs of wanting the new series to have
a rookie program. The initial thought of rookie of the year was to wait it out the first season
and head into the second season with a good solid rookie program.
"We felt that everyone's a rookie on the series the first season," Hudson said.
"This has now turned into a positive effect on the current members of the series. With so
many members to the series, we felt it was needed to assure the racers a positive feed for
jumping in and help keep the series moving along, not only for the series but for the
promoters and fans they will compete in front of each night the teams race."
The rookie program will help new racers strive to challenge themselves and set their goals
to be competitive while racing with AMP. Track promoters have opened the door for the
series with their cooperative efforts on scheduling dates. AMP wants to help the younger
late model drivers put on a good show, along with the already-knowledgeable veterans.
"If we help the promoters of this state and let the fans witness the late model racing that our
state can provide to them, we all win, businesses in Arkansas, track owners, the racers and
the largest fan base in Arkansas," said Hudson.
AMP is honored to be touring in their home state of Arkansas and look forward to visiting
with other track promoters around the edge of the state.
To be eligible for the AMP State Series a member must provide the following information by
May 15, 2007.
AMP State Series Rookie of the year for 2007 Interior and exterior package Graphic package
Compliments of William Gould Chassis & GraphicsRace On Driving Driver Development
Experience by Bill Shupe
Race Replica Die Cast by Kenny JohnsonWebsite by: Victory Lane Web Design
Hosting not included.
1 Case of AMSOIL Oil compliments of 'Ken Olive' Modern Oil.
(All prizes are not transferable)Drivers’ eligibility for the AMP rookie of the year award will
be determined by the AMP Series as follows:
Driver has not finished in the top 10 in points in ANY dirt late model series. Driver has not
won any dirt late model event. Drivers wishing to compete for the rookie of the year award
must indicate their intention by applying, in writing, to the AMP series. Letters of application
should contain the following information, as
A. Age
B. Year's of racing experience
C. Years competed in super late model division
D. List of achievements etc. E. Details of car/team for the forthcoming season;
F. Photos Application letters must be received before
(May 15th 2007) All points will be retroactive!
AMP board of directors will have final approval on eligibility based on driver's criteria. Point’
s tiebreaker for any position will revert to number of wins and if still tied, then number of
seconds, and so on until the tie is broken.
AMP State Series Inc. Would like to thank each company who have helped make this
seasons Rookie of the Year program possible.
Little Rock, AR (April 16, 2007) - The Day Motorsports Arkansas Motorsports Professional
Series presented by American Racer or "AMP Series" has been invited to a challenge of
sorts via our friends across the river. The race night is amply being dubbed as the "Battle
on the River".
The date, May 4, 2007, is part of the wildly successful Mississippi State Championship
Challenge Series or MSCCS, which is ran at various tracks across the Magnolia State. The
race format will be ran under the host association rules, however, competitors may pick
what tire rule they wish to compete under.
"We feel allowing the drivers to choose between one tire rule or the other will help increase
the car count" said AMP Series Director Christy Hudson. She further went on to say that she
believes it will be a successful event and hopefully one they can continue in the future.
Track and AMP Series officials have confirmed two additional dates as well, both July 14th
and September 22nd have been added for the 2007 tour. The July 14th date will be ran under
AMP Series format. Track owner Wesley Washington has graciously agreed to provide all
AMP contenders with use of the transponders, required by the speedway, courtesy of the
track and at no charge to the competitors.
You can expect a strong field on hand for this one including MSCCS regulars Scott Slay, Bub
McCool, Chris Wall, Anothony Rushing, Mike Boland, and David Breazeale.
The AMP will field a strong contingent in the likes of Little Rock’s Terry Henson and AMP
Rookie of the Year contender Joseph Long, Dewaine Hottinger and Jon Kirby (ROY
contender) of Russellville, Batesville’s very own John "Catman" Mitchell, Kyle Beard, and
Gary Scott Christian both also contenders for Rookie of the Year honors.
Additional information on Greenville Speedway can be found on their website at www.
greenvillespeedway.net or by contacting track owner Wesley Washington at (662) 822-7071.
For all the latest news and information about the AMP Series and its sponsors point your
browser to www.ampseries.com or by calling (501) 847-6019 or (501) 920-AMPS (2677).
April 13, 2007
64 Speedway scratches AMP it Up Tour Dates for 2007 Campaign
Alexander, AR (April 13) - The Day Motorsports Arkansas Motorsports Professional Series
presented by American Racer or "AMP Series" regrettably will have to cancel all its dates
involving the 64 Speedway in Augusta for the 2007 racing campaign.
"When the schedule was being formulated last year, track owner, Danny Harris and I agreed
on a tenative date every six weeks. Just before season started, that was trimmed back to
three race nights. When current promoter, Garland Cannon took over day-to-day operations,
it left us with a void that we will now need to fill. There are no hard feelings and we wish Mr.
Cannon and 64 Speedway the best in 2007 and beyond" commented series director Christy
Hudson.
Cannon replied with "I made a decision to pay the extra money to our regular drivers that
support us on a weekly basis. I know the AMP Late Models put on a great show, but I think I
owe it to my regular drivers to support them."
Additional information on 64 Speedway can be found on their website at www.64speedway.
net or by contacting them at 501-593-3471.
For all the latest news and information about the AMP Series and its sponsors point your
browser to www.ampseries.com or by calling (501) 847-6019 or (501) 920-AMPS (2677).
4/14/07
The AMP Series event at Beebe Speedway on April 13 and April 14th date at I-30 Speedway
have both been postponed due to inclement weather. A reschedule date is being worked on
at the moment.
April, 12, 2007
ModernOils.com agrees to “AMP” it up for the 2007 season!
Alexander, AR (April 11) - The Day Motorsports/American Racer Tire Arkansas Motorsports
Professional Series or “AMP Series” is pleased to announce another new sponsor for the
series in 2007 with the addition of Ken Olive’s ModernOils.com in Manitowoc, WI.
"ModernOils.com has some of the best lubricants and filter products available on the market
today and we couldn't be happier than to add a company like them to our growing list of
sponsors for our inaugural 2007 campaign" commented series director Christy Hudson.
ModernOils.com is an exclusive AMSOIL dealer. AMSOIL synthetic lubricants provide more
horsepower, better protection, and cooler running engines, transmissions, and rear-ends.
Combine these racing benefits with street car benefits, such as increase fuel economy and
longer oil drain intervals, and you have a winning combination. In addition to being an
exclusive AMSOIL dealer, ModernOils.com also distributes WIX and Donaldson filtration
products. WIX Racing filters are the official filters of NASCAR.
Additional information on ModernOils.com can be found on their website at www.modernoils.
com or by contacting them at (920) 860-0116.
AMP Series
April 4, 2007
Day Motor Sports 'AMP State Series' presented by American Racer Pleased to announce
Duralite Racing Wheels.
AMP is pleased to announce Duralite Race Wheels as a contingency sponsor for the 2007
racing season. Duralite will be sponsoring the racer who finishes tenth in season ending
point's three racing wheels and a beadlock.
AMP Series is excited to have Duralite Racing Wheels joining in to help the new series get
off the ground and rolling this season. "We are excited to add Shawn Brassfield and Duralite
Racing Wheels to the AMP family of sponsors" said series director Christy Hudson. "We
really feel that the new partnership from a very productive company will strengthen the AMP
Series even more as we move forward this season."Brassfield of Duralite Racing Wheels is
the first to step up and give the racers in the middle of the field some added extras with
three wheels and a beadlock going to the racer who holds the 10th place in the 2007 final
points at the series award banquet.
To be eligible for the award drivers must be a member of the AMP Series. In the event that
the 10th place finisher is not eligible the award will then it will move to the next position.
Duralite Racing Wheels strive to provide a quality product that meets or exceeds the racers
expectations and do so in a cost effective manner.Racers and Fans can notice the Duralite
Racing Wheels banner that will fly each event AMP event this season. Racers who would like
to find more information on Duralite Racing Wheels may log on to their web site www.
duralitewheels.com or visit with Mr. Brassfield at the amp series upcoming events.
You can find more information about the AMP series by logging on to www.ampseries.com
AMP Late Model Series next event 'Double Header in Central Arkansas:
April 13, 2007 Beebe Speedway www.beebespeedway.com
April 14, 2007 I-30 Speedway www.i-30speedway.com
April 9, 2007
Gary Scott Christian will be driving the Pannell Motorsport SuperDuty Boat Dock's GRT @
Beebe Speedway Friday night and Little Rock Saturday night, with the AMP Series.
Gary has been running his modified @ SWA the last 2 weeks and has had a fast car one week
ago, he was running third in the feature when mechanical problems ended the night. This
past weekend, Gary was leading the heat race by a full straight a way over Keith Craft and
Odie Green when he hit the ute tire ending his night.
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Terry Pannell of Pannell Motorsports
SuperDuty Boat Docks
MRW Wheels
Bilstein Shocks
H & K Racing Team
Hottinger Victorious at Riverside
4-9-07
Russellville, AR
The H & K Racing Team of Dewaine Hottinger and Jon Kirby headed out to the Batesville
Speedway on Friday to race with the SUPR late model series.
Despite the frigid temperatures, a good field of 33 cars turned out for the event. The night
didn't start to well for Kirby, as he was spun out in his heat and suffered cosmetic damage to
the right rear of the car. Unfortunately, Jon was unable to get back to the front in his heat
race. The "B" feature showed some promise as Jon started from the rear and made his way
up to 4th, with a really fast hot rod. But, the laps wound down too soon, and Kirby was
unable to qualify for the main event.
Although unable to make the event, Kirby made great gains with his car and ended the night
on a solid note.
Hottinger appeared to just have an average car in his heat, starting 5th, and falling back to
6th. But on the last lap, he edged passed Dane Dacus from Memphis to take the 4th spot.
Though not very spectacular, the effort was just enough to earn Hottinger a 16th starting
position in the "A" Feature. The team viewed this as an opportunity to try a few things with
their setup. The beginning of the race was a little shaky, as Dewaine fell back a few spots.
But, as the tires heated up, he was able to make his way back around a few cars and finish in
the 15th position.
The Team was scheduled to race with the SUPR series again on Saturday night, but the race
was cancelled due to the arctic air. So, while Jon Kirby elected to make the trip back to
Russellville, Hottinger and gang decided to ease over to the Riverside Speedway in Wes t
Memphis, with Dewaine having never seen the track. At the end of the night, it would prove
to have been a good decison.
With slick and slimy track conditions, Dewaine started from the pole in his heat race,
finishing second to Dean Carpenter from Mississippi. However, the track officials found
Carpenter to be illegal in post race inspection. This handed the heat win over to Hottinger,
and landed him a pole starting position in the feature race.
The feature race went very well for Dewaine, as he led all 20 laps with a straightaway lead at
one point. Despite the efforts and front nose of Johnny Lancaster, and the late outside
charge from Jamie Dacus, Hottinger was able to hold on for the victory. The win is Dewaine's
first of the year.
The H & K Racing Team will be back in action next weekend with the AMP series at the
Bebee Speedway on Friday, and I-30 Speedway on Saturday.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Camel 1 Racing crew for their support
over the weekend.
H & K Racing would like to thank all their sponsors for the 2007 season: Doug's Electrical
Service, Inc. - Kirby Specialties, Inc. - Remax First Realtors - Tobacco Town, Inc. - Keathley
Patterson Electric Supply - Hott Specialties, Inc. - Bill Frye Motorsports
- powered by: Hatfield Racing Engines & Kuntz & Company
4/2/07 Contingency Connection oval tracks for 2007:
1. 141 SPEEDWAY- Maribel, WI
2. ADIRONDACK INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY- New Bremen, NY
3. AMP STATE SERIES- Alexander, Arkansas
4. ANDERSON SPEEDWAY- Anderson, IN
5. BELLE CLAIR SPEEDWAY- Belleville, IL
6. BOONE SPEEDWAY - Waukee, IA (Des Moines)
7. BOYD RACEWAY – Boyd, Texas
8. BLUEGRASS SPEEDWAY- Danville, KY (Louisville, Lexington)
9. CENTRE for SPEED- Canada
10. CHATAHOOCHIE VALLEY Motor Speedway- Dothan, AL
11. COASTAL PLAINS RACEWAY- Jacksonville, NC
12. COLORADO LATE MODEL ASSOC -(CLMA)- Colorado
13. DIRT TRUCK RACING ASSOC(DTRA)- IA
14. HUNTSVILLE SPEEDWAY- Huntsville, AL
15. I-55 Speedway(Kenny Schrader’s) - MO
16. IURL- Indy United Racing League
17. MACON SPEEDWAY- Macon, IL
18. MID AMERICA SPEEDWAY- Independence, KS
19. MOLAR RACEWAY PARK- OHIO
20. MONTICELLO SPEEDWAY- Monticello, AR
21. MOTOR MILE SPEEDWAY- Radford, VA
22. MUSIC CITY MOTORPLEX- Nashville, TN
23. NEW SMYRNA- New Smyrna, FL (Daytona)
24. NORTH ALABAMA SPEEDWAY- Rogersville, AL
25. NORTHERN ALL STARS(UMP)- Oakwood, IL
26. ORANGE COUNTY SPEEDWAY-Rougemont, NC
27. PADUCAH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY(Dale Jr’s)- Paducah, KY
28. PLYMOUTH SPEEDWAY- Plymouth, IN
29. RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY- Fallon, NV
30. RIVER CITIES SPEEDWAY- Grand Forks, MN
31. SOUTH BEND MOTOR SPEEDWAY- South Bend, IN
32. SOUTH WEST DIRT RACING ASSOC- Glendale, AZ
33. THE BULL RING AT LAS VEGAS- Las Vegas, NV
34. TOMAHAWK SPEEDWAY- Sioux Falls, SD
35. UARA Stars Late Model Series-Southeast US
36. United States Super Truck Series Northern Division(USST)-Midwest
37. United States Super Truck Series Southern Division (USST)-Midwest
38. VERMILLION COUNTY RACEWAY PARK- Oakwood, IL
39. VOLUNTEER SPEEDWAY- Bulls Gap, TN
40. WEST COAST PRO TRUCK SERIES- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
41. WOLF PACK CHALLENGE- Clay City, TN
*DIRT *PAVED
Team GRT sweetens the pot for AMP top qualifiers
March 29, 2007
By: Jason King
With the numerous contingency awards already in place for the popular AMP late model
series, GRT founder Joe Garrison has also made grabbing the top qualifying spot for a Day
Motor Sports AMP feature worth $100 more to the lucky racers who win opening heats
throughout the 2007 season.
Team GRT will be sponsoring the Top Qualifier Award for all AMP events in 2007, with a $100
gift certificate good for any service or product carried at the manufacturer’s headquarters in
Greenbrier, Arkansas.
There is not a serious late model fan in existence that has not heard of GRT, a company
whose chassis are driven all over the country, including the nation’s premier late model
series. Senoia, Georgia driver Clint Smith is currently the points leader of the Dirt 360
series, racing against some of the most successful drivers in late model history.
Team GRT is more than just a manufacturer, carrying everything from tear-offs to shocks.
Garrison believes that AMP is not just good for racers and fans across the state, but to his
company and stable of racers as well.
“I think it’s great,” Garrison told AMP. “It is something that this state has needed for a while,
that’s for sure. Nobody else seemed willing to step up and start something, so we are proud
to be on board with the AMP series. Another reason for us is to help our GRT customers to
ensure their continued success.”
AMP series director Christy Hudson says Garrison’s help goes far beyond a top-qualifier
sponsorship. In fact, he was one of the first persons contacted by Ms. Hudson when she
started putting the series together last fall.
“Mr. Garrison has been a great help over the past six months,” Hudson said. “His
knowledge of the sport has been very helpful with the forming of this series. I am not only
excited to have the support of Team GRT, but also the drivers that participate in this series.
There’s no doubt that this raises the scale for our shows.”
GRT had the strongest showing of all builders in the AMP debut at Crawford County
Speedway. Eight of the total 18 entries piloted a GRT chassis, with drivers Will Vaught, Jon
Mitchell, Dewaine Hottinger, Joe Long and Jon Kirby completing a Team GRT sweep of the
top-five finishers.
For more information about GRT chassis and services, please visit their Website at www.
teamgrt.com .
AMP Series next events 'Double Header in Central Arkansas' April 13th &14th then move to
Augusta, Arkansas 64 Speedway April 21st.
April 13th Beebe Speedway www.beebespeedway.com
April 14th I-30 Speedway www.i-30speedway.com
April 21st 64 Speedway www.64speedway.com
Please visit the AMP Website at http://ampseries.com
Day Motorsport AMP Series presented by American Racer
'April Travel Report'
Alexander, Ark
March 29, 2007
The 2007 racing season has kicked up for the new AMP State Series March, 10th AMP Series
visited; Alma, Arkansas's Crawford County Speedway. With the first night sure to be a
success as the amp series rolled into town striking up attention that pulled National Media
to cover racers who set out to race the first event of the AMP State Series. With AMP kicking
in headlines across the Nation the new series springs into action in the State of Arkansas
and welcome all racers and fans to roll with AMP State Series in 2007
AMP Sets Double Header in Central Arkansas starting off at Beebe Arkansas and ending at
the series home track I-30 Speedway in Little Rock Arkansas.
'April 13, 2007'
AMP State Series is geared to heat up action at Beebe Speedway with track promoter Kenny
Morden.
Beebe Speedway has been in operation since 1982 and has had a few different promoters
but it’s a place that is sure to be felt as home with Kenny Morden himself as a past late
model racer. Morden as well will help the first season with amp by giving the late model
racers three nights on the track surface of Beebe Speedway during 2007 and with the
season end points fund/award banquet along with sponsorship during the season. Beebe
Speedway is the home of past fellow racer 'Scrapp Fox Memorial'.
On the race card with the AMP Series, Mini Stock Shoot Out, Mini Sprints, Modified. Economy
Modified, Hobby Stock, Factory Stock.
www.beebespeedway.com
'April 14, 2007'
AMP State Series will visit the series home track & promoters Joe & Tracey Clay 1/4 mile
Historical I-30 Speedway in Little Rock Arkansas. I-30 Speedway is in the 20th year of
operation under the Clay family.
I-30 Speedway is the home of the Little Rock, 'Short Track Nationals', 'Topless Modified
Nationals', 'Street Stock Nationals', 'Hobby Stock Nationals' along with 2007 being the second
season set for the '600cc Nationals'.
On the race card with the AMP Series, Sprint, IMCA Modified, Super Stock.
www.i-30speedway.com
'April 21, 2007'
AMP State Series will visit Augusta, Arkansas 64 Speedway. Promoter Garland Cannon.
Racers will surround the banks of the 3/8th mile speed plant. 64 Speedway is home of the
'Matt Sturch Memorial' and the 'Topless Economy Modified'. Record speeds were
documented in 2006 with Series member Jeff Moss that will pilot the J2 late model. Two
events are listed on the schedule for later this season at the speed plant.
On the race card with the AMP Series, 305 Sprints, Modified, Economy Modified, Hobby,
Street Stock & Factory Stocks.
www.64speedway.com
3/26/07
Larry Shaw rewards ‘hard chargers’ in AMP events
The Day Motor Sports AMP Super Late Model Series is happy to have Larry Shaw Race Cars
as a sponsor for the hard charger award at all AMP events this season. The Batesville-based
chassis manufacturer and their involvement with Arkansas’ newest late model racing series
further expands the company’s already stellar legacy in racing across the state.
The first hard charger award didn’t wind up too far from home, with Billy Moyer Jr. claiming
the award during the season debut at Crawford County Speedway in early March. Moyer Jr.
started 15th on the grid of 18 cars, but fought his way to a solid sixth-place finish by race’s
end. Moyer will be presented the award at the next AMP event in Beebe on April 13.
The award for hard charger gives a $100 gift certificate from Larry Shaw to the driver that
advances the most positions from their original starting spot. AMP series co director Mike
McNay says support with contingency awards assures better payout throughout the field.
"Shaw racing really stepped up to the plate for us," McNay said. "Awards like hard charger
are a great benefit to racers, so that it is not just the winner of the race that is being
recognized for a strong performance. That’s not to mention the prize that will help them with
their racing endeavors."
Harrisburg’s Charlie Cole and Justin Brawner from Wynne represented Shaw at the series
opener at CCS with Shaw chassis. Cole had to start dead last in 18th after trouble in the
heats, but worked his way up to a 13th place finish.
You can catch Cole, Brawner, and other up-and-coming drivers, along with seasoned late
model veterans at Beebe Speedway on April 13 and the following night at I-30 Speedway for
the next two Day Motor Sports AMP Late Model Series presented by American Racer tires.
3-22-2007
By: Luke Matheson-Victory Lane Web Designs
"Fast" Eddie Provence Joins Day Motorsports AMP Late Model Series
The Day Motorsports AMP Series Presented by American Racer is proud to announce it's
latest member, Late Model Veteran "Fast" Eddie Provence. Eddie has several years racing
experience behind the wheel of a late model as well as being I-30 Speedway's Track
Champion in 1999 in the Late Model class, as well as four other championships in various
classifications.
Eddie has experience racing in Hobby Stock, Street Stock, IMCA Modified, Limited Late
Model, SUPR Late Model, Sprint Car, Southern All Star Late Model, Romco Late Model,
Nascar All Pro, and the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series.
Eddie is very excited about getting behind the wheel of a Late Model again after nearly a
years absence since his last time behind the wheel. He is currently racing in the IMCA
Modified division around Central Arkansas.
Eddie is sponsored by Provence Sign and Neon, WWW.DECALEXPERT.COM, Crawford County
Speedway, GC Computer Services, and Victory Lane Web Designs.
To find out more about "Fast" Eddie, you can visit his website at www.provencemotorsports.
com
3-20-07
The Day Motor Sport AMP State Series presented by American Racer set to host a double
header in Central, Arkansas, April 13 & April 14.
The AMP Super Late Model Series is set for their second and third event of the 2007 season.
AMP Super Late Model Series started up tour March 10th at Crawford County Speedway with
the winner Will Vaught from Seneca Mo, taking home the inaugural season opener.
The second leg of the AMP series is set to invade Beebe Speedway Friday night April 13th
then move to Little Rock, Arkansas I-30 Speedway Saturday night April 14th.
The new AMP State Series Title Sponsor Days Motor Sports will be on hand to witness
history being made in the State of Arkansas.
The AMP Super Late Model Series is set to roll into Beebe Speedway April 13th. This race
will set the second night of racing for the AMP Late Model Series. Teams from Arkansas and
surrounding States will battle it out for the 20 starting positions.
At any time during 2007 expect to witness members of the AMP series from all areas around
the State:
Gary Scott Christian, Clay Fisher,, Mark Shaw, Kyle Beard, Keith Craft, Larry Potter, Dewaine
Hottinger, Jon Kirby, Dennis Adams, Shawn Bleese, Joe Long, Terry Henson, Charlie Cole,
Justin Brawner, Jeff Moss, Jerome Roberson, Bobby Carr, Derek Carr, Robert Lovette, Blake
Burns, James Crocker, Jon Mitchell, Jeff Glisson, Chris Hawkins, Billy Moyer Jr, Andy
Hockenhull, Dave Dunn, Stormy Derryberry, Phillip Herndon, Shane Diamant.
This will be the first time late models have been on Beebe Speedway grounds racing in
more then a decade.
On the race card with the AMP State Series, Beebe Speedway Mini Stock Shoot out, Mini
Sprints, Emods, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks. Racers want to be sure to be on hand early for
parking.
Beebe Speedway will provide the total purse of $8650.00 for the main event with the winner
taking home $1500.00. Starters of the 30 lap feature receive $200.00. Non qualifiers will
receive $37.50. AMP Series will be brought to you in part with Becky Bolding of Buddy York
Bail Bonds.
The AMP drivers will take their American Racer tires off the gumbo of Beebe and onto the
clay of Historical I-30 Speedway on the following night, with another night of racing action.
AMP will be brought to you in part with event sponsor, Ken Wagner of Momar Chemicals of
Conway Arkansas. Momar Chemicals will provide "The Official Hand Sanitizer" of the AMP
Series and 1st - 3rd place trophies.
I-30 Speedway will provide the total purse of $8650.00 for the main event with the winner
taking home $1500.00. Starters of the 30 lap feature receive $200.00, Non qualifiers will
receive $37.50.
On the race card with the AMP State Series is the Sprints, IMCA Modified, Super Stocks.
The racing will be close on the two quarter-mile tracks, providing exciting racing action from
the heat races through the 30-lap feature event each night. Racing at Beebe Speedway
begins at 8 pm, and action at I-30 will begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday.
Larry Shaw Racing will provide the hard charge certificate award for the sum of $100.00 to
the racer who advances the most during the evening.
All late model racers are welcome to join in with AMP State Series for the weekend events.
Please view rules at www.ampseries.com
AMP Series has had phenomenal growth since the series first started forming in Arkansas
the end of October of 2006. Series office has been receiving calls about the new AMP Series
from many racers all over Arkansas, and from 8 states, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee. The new series has attracted
National media attention and has landed many headlines in net sports media across the
country.
Entry fee for AMP members is only $75.00 per non special event . Non-members' entry fee
will be $100.00 per non special event. AMP memberships can be purchased at the website at
www.ampseries.com or by calling (501) 847-6019.
3/15/07
For Immediate Release:
Day Motor Sports AMP drivers headed to central Arkansas
Now that they have a wildly successful debut at CCS under their belts, the stars of the Day
Motor Sports AMP Late Models presented by American Racer will invade Beebe Speedway
on Friday, April 13 and I-30 Speedway on Saturday, April 14 for back-to-back short track
racing on two of the state’s most legendary bullrings.
The Beebe date will be the second leg of the AMP tour, and will be the first late model racing
seen at the one-quarter mile White County track in over a decade. Several talented in-state
drivers are expected to be on hand, including North Little Rock’s Terry Henson, Kyle Beard
from Trumann, Joe Long of Bryant, Harrisburg drivers Charlie Cole and Jeff Moss, along with
Gary Scott Christian out of Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
The AMP drivers will take their American Racer tires off the gumbo of Beebe and onto the
clay of I-30 on the following night, with another $1,500 winner’s purse and event
sponsorship from Momar Chemicals and Becky Bolding Bail Bonds.
Along with the drivers listed for the Beebe date, regional drivers such as Russellville’s Jon
Kirby and Dewaine Hottinger, Jon Mitchell of Greenbrier, Billy Moyer Jr. out of Batesville
and Stormy Derryberry of Monticello.
AMP will return to Arkansas most centrally-located track later this year with two weekends of
challenge series racing with the stars of the O’Reilly SUPR series based out of Louisiana.
The racing will be close on the two quarter-mile tracks, providing exciting racing action from
the heat races through the 30-lap feature event each night. Racing at Beebe Speedway
begins at 8 pm, and action at I-30 will begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday. For more information
about Beebe Speedway, please visit their Website at www.beebespeedway.com and you find
out more about I-30 at www.i-30speedway.com
March 11 2007
Luke Matheson-Victory Lane Web Designs
Will Vaught Wins Inaugural AMP State Series Race
The Day Motorsports AMP State Series Presented By American Racer had their inaugural
race on Saturday March 10 at Crawford Country Speedway in Van Buren Arkansas.
With the stands full of a record crowd anticipating Late Model Action, the night started off
with Kyle Beard winning the very first heat race in AMP Series history. Jon Mitchell then
powered his way to the front to win heat number two followed by John Kirby leading the way
in heat number three.
The Feature race started with Pomp and Circumstance when all of the 18 drivers pulled onto
the front stretch of the 3/8 mile track and got out of their cars to be introduced by series
announcer Jason King.
After the introductions the drivers were then instructed by flagman William Essex to go 4
wide for a one lap salute to the fans. Once all of the cars got lined back out, William dropped
the green flag where pole sitter Will Vaught dominated from lap one all the way to the finish
in the 30 lap feature.
The Hard Charger award provided by Larry Shaw Racing goes to Billy Moyer Jr.
AMP Series owner Christy Hudson was very excited to see the night go so well and would
like to thank all of the drivers, crews, fans, and Crawford County Speedway for helping the
inaugural Day Motorsports AMP State Series Presented by American Racer race be such a
success. Special thanks to Scott McAdoo of American Racer, Wayne Harris of Day
Motorsports, Tommy Robinson of TR Robinson Trucking, Phill Bowden of Race On Driving
Experiance, Phillip Herndon of Herndon Motorsports, all Media Outlets who showed up and
especially the track owners and staff at Crawford County Speedway.
The next AMP State Series event will be April 13th at Beebe Speedway in Beebe Arkansas
followed the very next night at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock Arkansas. We invite all Late
Model racers, teams and fans to join us those two nights for another exciting show!!!
Will Vaught #1
Jon Mitchell #5
Dewayne Hottinger #65
Joseph Long #37
John Kirby #11
Billy Moyer Jr #21Jr
Chris Hawkins #99.7
Gary Scott Christian #58X
Jeff Moss #J2
Terry Henson #U2
Kyle Beard #86
Jeff Glisson #12
Charlie Cole #2
Stormi Derryberry #311
Clay Fisher #99
Andy Hockenhull #95H
Justin Brawner #57
Phillip Herndon #27
2007 Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American
Racer, would like to thank our sponsors:
Momar Chemicals -"The Official Hand Sanitizer" of the AMP Series.
Race World Graphics -"The Official Graphics" of the AMP Series.
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA,
Kenny Morden Racing Products, Keith Craft Inc, Schoenfeld Headers,
Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection,CMS Racing,
Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics,
Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Morris
Trailer & Equipment, Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus,
Luvracin.com Victory Lane Web Design, Race Replicas Custom Die Cast,
Gould Chassis & Graphics, Pro Signs & Graphics, CMS Racing
Race Replica partners with AMP State Series
3-7-2007
Race Replica's (Die Cast)
Custom Built by Kenny Johnson
Race Replica's-die cast racecars for all forms of Motorsports has partnered with AMP as a
contingency sponsor to the year ends awards banquet with a rookie of the year & points
champion die cast of their personal racecars. First through tenth place will receive an
"official" 2007 AMP diecast along with one being presented to the winner of each
independent AMP race through out the 2007 race season.
Race Replicas specializes in producing 1:24 scale authentic die-cast dirt Late Model,
IMCA/UMP Modified, asphalt Late Model, Super/Pro Truck, Sprint Car, dually trucks with
enclosed trailer, and tractor and trailer haulers.
Kenny Johnson, of Conway, S.C., began Race Replicas in 1975 by building exact racecar
models for racers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Prior to the time die-cast
racecars were produced, Johnson was noted for his expertise in assembling model car kit
race cars. His craftsmanship in painting, decaling and turning out the detailed finished
product have made Race Replicas die-cast cars a must-have item by racers and race teams
all around the country. A Race Replicas die-cast car brings a smile to the faces of all that see
Johnson's handiwork.
Over the years, Johnson has produced model cars for racers at Hickory (N.C.) Motor
Speedway, Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Speedway, Greenville-Pickens (S.C.) Speedway, Volunteer
(Tenn.) Speedway, Caraway (N.C.) Speedway, Orange County (N.C.) Speedway, Florence (S.C.)
Speedway, Columbus (Miss.) Speedway, North Alabama Speedway, Summerville (S.C.)
Speedway, Oglethorpe (Ga.) Raceway Park, Fayetteville (N.C.) Speedway, Cherokee (S.C.)
Speedway, Southern National (N.C.) Speedway, Tri-County (N.C.) Speedway, and many other
tracks around the South.
Kenny Johnson produced the first-ever-authorized die-cast asphalt Late Models for Dale
Earnhardt Jr. when he raced weekly at Myrtle Beach Speedway during the '90s. Johnson also
builds Sprint Cars for World of Outlaws "Mean 15" racer Jason Meyers, from Clovis, Calif.,
and Bixby, Okla.'s Shane Stewart. Also USCS Sprint Cars for Jonesborough, Tenn.'s
"Hammerin' " Hank Hall.
Dirt Late Models for Vic "The Thrill" Hill of Morristown, Tenn., the 1997, ’98, 2000 and ’05
Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion. 2004 Volunteer Speedway Super Late
Model champion Rick Norris of Kingsport, Tenn., Herman Goddard of Knoxville, Tenn., 1999
Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion Dale Ball of Johnson City, Tenn., 2001
Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion Kerry Jones of Bristol, Tenn., EcoQuest
International President/CEO Michael Jackson of Greeneville, Tenn., Greg Burchett of Church
Hill, Tenn., Allen Champ of Morristown, Tenn., Mike Boland of Cuba, Ala., Eddie and Rick
Rickman of Columbus, Miss., along with SUPR series drivers Doug Ingalls of Longview,
Texas and David Ashley Jr. of Zachary, La.. Others include Johnny Stokes of Columbus,
Miss., Chris "The Intimagator" Wall of Holden, La., Steve "The Pontotoc Pirate" Russell of
Pontotoc, Miss., MARS series drivers Brad Looney of Republic, Mo., Jason Bodenhamer of
Green Ridge, Mo., and Joey Mack of Benton, Mo., James "The Wild Child" Dean of Chunky,
Miss., Jay Dickens of Aberdeen, Miss., Marty Hardy of Jackson, Miss., Western Dirt Series
drivers John Silva of Rohnert Park, Calif., William Pearson of Reno, Nev., plus many more.
Official track/event cars for Volunteer (Tenn.) Speedway, East Alabama Motor Speedway
(National 100), and Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway. Along with cars for the Northern Allstar
Late Model Series.
Asphalt Late Models and Super Trucks for Robert Powell of Moncks Corner, S.C., Charlie
Powell III of Summerville, S.C., Jody Lavender of Hartsville, S.C., Jason York of Burlington, N.
C., Jason Sarvis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Robbie Zampa of Napa, Calif., Scott Russell of
Charlotte, N.C., Sean Graham of Charleston, S.C., Jake Williamson of Raleigh, N.C., Andrew
Nylaan of Hudsonville, Mich., Jason Calhoun of Marion, S.C., Rick Ruzbarsky of Byron, Calif.,
Steve Loftin of Thomasville, N.C., Charlie Chinners of Ridgeville, S.C., Nathan Bagwell of
Greenville, S.C., Clay Thomas of Rockingham, N.C., Michael Elliott of Mullins, S.C., plus many
more.
Regarding ordering Race Replicas die-cast cars for your racing team, contact Kenny
Johnson at 114 Hampton Ridge Road, Conway, S.C. 29527 Phone: 843-397-7266 or e-mail him
at johnsonk@sccoast.net.
3-2-07
Jason King
The Day Motor Sports AMP late model series presented by American Racer is pleased to
announce "Ken Wagner of Momar Chemicals" as event sponsor for the April 14 show at I-30
Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas along with being the "Official Hand Sanitizer of the AMP
Series" and contrubitor to the season ending points fund awards banquet..
'We are proud to have "Momar Chemicals as our Official Hand Sanitizer" for AMP Series 'said
series founder Christy Hudson. We wanted a non-flammable hand sanitizer that can be used
around pit equipment and would not cause damage to skin.
Its obviously visible that racing will bring dirt and grime to each person a racer has contact
with on race days. We want to help racers kill germs that are endured from racing habits and
help keep them all healthy with a hand sanitizer that has been proven to a success. Momar
Chemicals has a natural fit with the AMP series and we are proud to have them and we look
forward to a long relationship with them.'
Momar supplies everything from water treatments to mosquito repellents to industries in
over 600 countries. In all, Momar has over 3,000 products, including the popular LuBest
brand gear lubricant.
“My job is to solve your problems,” says Ken Wagner, regional vice-president of sales for
Momar. “We want to give you a better product at a better price. If there is something you
need that you currently cannot find, we may be able to solve it by creating a new product.”
Development is part of the Momar creed. The company is designed towards developing
products for customers that have been discovered by filling the void of an oil or cleaner
that didn’t exist in the specific state needed.
Wagner is no stranger to dirt track racing. He grew up working in the concession stand at 34
raceways in Burlington, Iowa starting at the age of 15. Wagner says the upcoming AMP
events will be a good way for him to return to the world of local racing, something he has
not been able to do in almost two decades.
The relationship between AMP and Momar started with series founder Christy Hudson’s
search for a safe hand sanitizer for AMP drivers. Wagner had the answer with 99+, a non-
alcoholic, non-flammable hand sanitizer that can be used around pit equipment without the
worry of a hazardous situation. AMP has since enlisted 99+ as the official hand sanitizer of
the series.
Wagner says he looks forward to talking to the AMP driver at the show on April 14, and
welcomes any feedback to current or possible future Momar products. You can view the list
of quality products from Momar at their website, www.momar.com , and also be sure to visit
the AMP website at www.ampseries.com .
2/26/07
Here's a link to the recent Dirt Nation radio interview with the AMP Series. Please give it a
couple of minutes to load (depending on your connection speed):
http://odeo.com/show/9194453/4/download/DayMotorSportsAMPSeries.mp3
2-26-27
Jason King
With the launch of the Day Motor Sports AMP Late Model Series at Crawford
County Speedway on March 10, a new era for late model racing will begin in
the state of Arkansas. Along with drivers and fans, the men behind the title
sponsorship will be on hand to witness local racing history being made.
American Racer Tire Engineer, Scott McAdoo and Day Motor Sports' General
Manager, Wayne Harris will both be at the series opener at CCS, and will
both bring a long tradition of racing excellence to represent with them.
Day Motor Sports is one of the country's leading distributors of racing
products and parts, from factory stocks to late models. The partnership with
the AMP Series will allow Day to further promote its ever-growing list of
late model accessories to drivers and builders.
"We are designed to offer our customers one-stop shopping," Harris said. "We
want help the driver build his or her car from the ground up. Our
relationship with AMP will help us utilize distribution of our late model
products, as well as expand that product offering."
American Racer tires started out as the McCreary Tire and Rubber Company in
1915 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The McCreary Tire Company built a long
reputation for quality American workmanship as it grew into a provider of
premium products for commodity type bias ply passenger, light truck and
medium truck tires for the automotive aftermarket.
As the company and the country grew, its specializations changed and,
fittingly enough, so did its name. In 1992 it took on the name Specialty
Tires of America and, in 1994 the American Racer name was introduced to
market the wide variety of quality racing tires produced in the McCreary
tradition of excellence. Today, American Racer Tires from Race Tires America
are fast becoming the choice for racers all across America.
Harris' plan is to attend at least four AMP events this season, with
emphasis on making contact with every driver on the series tour. Along with
feedback on the American Racer tire, Harris also wants to help the drivers
with any suggestions they may have in expanding the product offering
available from Day Motor Sports.
The company was founded by in 1971, and purchased by Dan Hamilton in 2000,
giving Day Motor Sports over 36 years of experience in the racing industry.
"We buy products in large volumes allowing us to offer quality products at
reasonable prices to our customer base," Harris explained. "Most of our
staff is currently or has been involved with racing at some point in their
lives. This gives us the ability to put ourselves in the racer's position,
and help them to determine what they need for their application. I guess it
would be fair to say that we are racers working for racers."
For more information about Day Motor Sports, or the series debut at CCS on
March 10, please visit our website at www.ampseries.com.
2-23-2007
Donna Jones
Mabelvale Arkansas
AMP welcomes Crocker Motor Sports Team
Look for the Chevron Blue #95 GRT Latemodel powered by Triple R Performance Engine to
be taking the tracks during the 2007 season. The car will be piloted by Ronnie Jackson and
Jamie Elam.
Team owner, Mike Crocker had been involved in racing about 7 years. He started out
helping Jackson and Elam has been a big help to him working on cars. “Ronnie, a veteran
driver of 12 years, will be the main driver with Jamie who has been in late models 7 years
backing him up.”
When asked how long his involvement in the sport has been. “We are looking at the 3rd
year of the Crocker Motor Sports team. We really have not got to race much the first 2 years
but this year hopefully will be different. Crocker said “I feel that AMP will be good beginner
series for a lot of drivers. There are several out there testing the waters and this gives
them a place they can race.”
Columbus Speedway was his track of choice when asked if he preferred any and why. The
track prep done there is fantastic. It’s a great surface for the driver to race on.
Crocker Motor Sports is sponsored by Archer Automotive, Pat Clay Construction, ReMax
Realty in Herando Mississippi, Elam Race Cars, Coleman’s Pit & Grill B-B-Q, Jackson Iron
Works, Crocker Fencing, Lydia’s Graphics and Victory Lane Web Designs.
Good Luck in 2007 Team!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
2/23/07
Schaffer Racing Oil comes to the AMP Series and brings a case of Schaffer Racing Oil to be
presented to the lucky winner of the second membership drive ending 2-25-07.
The first membership drive of AMP Series, came together with the support of a local
Arkansas Snap On Tool dealer; Mike McNay of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
McNay took the lead in first membership drive to help bring drivers to the AMP Series,
presenting a new Snap on Tool Jacket to winner. McNay presented the Snap on Tool jacket
to Charlie Cole of Harrisburg, Arkansas. Cole will pilot the #2 Dirt Late Model in the series
during 2007. The series will travel throughout the State of Arkansas starting March 10th at
Crawford County Speedway, in Alma, Arkansas.
AMP Series is proud to have Schaffer Racing Oil, onboard helping members, as they bring
the oil that many racers will be using this season. Last date to get your membership in for
this case of Schaffer Racing Oil will be 2-25-07.
Membership may be paid through www.ampseries.com using paypal, credit card or send
check - money order to:
AMP State Series Inc.
2013 Pamelaway
Alexander, Arkansas
2-23-2007
Donna Jones
Mabelvale Arkansas
AMP welcomes Crocker Motor Sports Team
Look for the Chevron Blue #95 GRT Latemodel powered by Triple R Performance Engine to
be taking the tracks during the 2007 season. The car will be piloted by Ronnie Jackson and
Jamie Elem.
Team owner, Mike Crocker had been involved in racing about 7 years. He started out
helping Jackson and Elem has been a big help to him working on cars. Ronnie, a veteran
driver of 12 years, will be the main driver with Jamie who has been in late models 7 years
backing him up.
When asked how long his involvement in the sport has been. We are looking at the 3rd year
of the Crocker Motor Sports team. We really have not got to race much the first 2 years but
this year hopefully will be different. Crocker said feel that AMP will be good beginner series
for a lot of drivers. There are several out there testing the waters and this gives them a
place they can race.
Columbus Speedway was his track of choice when asked if he preferred any and why. The
track prep done there is fantastic. It's a great surface for the driver to race on.
Crocker Motor Sports is sponsored by Archer Automotive, Pat Clay Construction, ReMax
Realty in Fernando Mississippi, Elem Race Cars, Colemans Pit & Grill B-B-Q, Jackson Iron
Works, Crocker Fencing, Lydias Graphics and Victory Lane Web Designs.
Good Luck in 2007 Team!
Jeff Moss Joins AMP Series
February 2-18-2007
Jeff Moss of Harrisburg, AR is added to the growing numbers of the Arkansas Motorsports
Series. In 1987 Moss entered the world of dirt track racing as driver and owner. Twenty
years later in the yellow, red and purple Mastersbilt by Moyer, Marion Performance Chevy
Monte Carlo, Moss can be found on race night kicking up dust with the boys.
In his twenty years of racing, Moss has won many track championships at various tracks and
raced in several states. He started in street stock and has raced everything in between
including Crate Late Models and Super Late Models. Some of his best memories are racing
at Dyersburg, Tn and Caurutherville, MO with the late Rick Barkley and Randy Sellers.
Jeff and Ginger have been married for 17 years and have 3 children; Cameron, Caleb and
Chloe,
and they are his biggest supporters! Expressing thanks to his family including Mom & Dad,
but first and foremost he gives thanks to God. :"Without Him I can’t do anything, He has
given me the ability to drive, I don’t deserve anything but have been blessed with
everthing," said Moss.
Moss stated, "My goals are to do the best I can every time I hit the track. I think the AMP
Series will help the local Late-Model drivers. I think it will help the sport over all in Arkansas
as well as the businesses.
Late Models are the desire of Jeff’s heart. The speed along with the outlaw type of style
and unlimited HP has kept him racing over the years.
Good Luck to you Jeff in 2007!!!
2-21-2007
Donna Jones
Mabelvale, Arkansas
Terry Henson joins AMP Series
Growing up spending much of his time watching his father drag race in Blytheville Arkansas,
The Henson family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. After stating "I want a car, his mother
heard him and his racing career was born". His parents were 100% supportive of his desire.
A very young Henson put it to work on the grounds of I-30 Speedway in a pure stock 27 years
ago. It wasn't long until he decided that he wanted to jump in to the action that he witnessed
coming from the late model class, looking for more thrill and speed, Henson decided that he
wanted to try the excitement.
Working as a Master Plumber by the week, Henson can be found roaring to life in his red
and yellow, H & N Racing Team #U2 GRT/Rocket powered by Lanny's Flow Service on Friday
or Saturday nights. His home tracks are Riverside, I-30 and Beebe Speedway. Excited about
the newly formed AMP State series, Henson said, "It will let us race closer to home, cutting
out some time restraints hopefully. It's a win / win situation for a low budget driver that
wants to race as much as possible."
Henson's had his fair share of excitement in his racing career, spending time on the road
with the MARS and SUPR series and has visited many tracks in Arkansas and surrounding
states. He has traveled to many events that were taking place at tracks such as, but not
limited to Riverside and Monticello Speedway. His favorite tracks are Riverside and were he
found a warping speed around the track at Tunica Speedway. Highlights of his racing career
are winning point championship at Mt. Ida Speedway in 1994 & his inaugural season with
MARS he placed 8th in overall points and was awarded "Most Improved Driver" of the series.
Henson wants to extend special thanks to his wife / pit crew member, Nita. "Without her I
could not do this, it would not be possible," said Henson. Also his family / pit crew chief and
son-in-law, Mark and Amber Stewart. He also wishes to thank Johnny Nelson and Tammy &
Mike Grimes. His biggest supporter may be Baby Emma, his granddaughter until July when
Baby Hayden arrives. John R. Nelson, Inc., The Bath Shoppe, Tanglewood Plumbing and
Lanny's Flow Service sponsor him.
AMP would like to thank our wonderful 2007 partners:
Day Motor Sports, American Racer, Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny
Morden Racing Products, Keith Craft Inc, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience,
Contingency Connection, Behind the Wheel, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision
Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Behind the Wheel, Crown CD
Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus, Luvracin.com, Race Replica Custom Die Cast and
Victory Lane Web Design.
2013 Pamela Way, Alexander Arkansas 72002-8413 ~(501) 847-6019 ~ (501) 920-AMPS (2677)
www.ampseries.com
2-17-07
The Day Motor Sports AMP State Series presented by American Racer Season Opener race
is set for March 10, 2007 at Crawford County Speedway.
The AMP State Series will join in part of a second night show with the TEMS Emod touring
series.
On March 8th 9th & 10th just north of Van Buren Arkansas, Crawford County Speedway
owners Donnie, Peggy, Eddie & Sue Watson, kick off a weekend full of, fast action mud
slinging, side by side action. Saturday Night only, the Day Motor Sport AMP State Series
presented by American Racer make their first laps a new memory as they set out to race on
the 3/8th red clay, speed plant.
March 8th - Thursday
Drivers will get a chance to check out their cars; Beginning at 6:00 p.m. With practice,
testing and tuning.
March 9th – Friday
Qualifying races will be held for the Mini Stock, Modified, Super Stock, Young Guns, Front
Wheel Drive, Factory Stock and Pure Stock on Friday night.
Prize money is:
Modified $1000
Super Stock $500
TEMS/Economy Modified and Factory Stock $500
Front Wheel Drive $300
Mini Stock and Pure Stock $200
Young Guns division $100
All Qualifying heats will be run on Friday night with last chance qualifying on Saturday night
and all Feature races. Drivers will draw for Qualifying.
March 10th - Saturday
The Day Motorsport AMP State Series presented by American Racer Series will hit the track
along with the TEMS Modified Series that will highlight the evening.
The Day Motor Sports AMP State Series presented by American Racer (Arkansas Motorsport
Professionals) join the evening with the TEMS (Touring Economy Modified Series).
AMP Series has had phenomenal growth since the series first started forming in Arkansas
the end of October of 2006. Series office has been receiving calls about the new AMP Series
from many racers all over Arkansas, and from 8 states, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee. The new series has attracted
National media attention and has landed many headlines in net sports media across the
country.
Day Motor Sports AMP State Series will be racing for $1500.00 to win with $200.00 to start the
Main Feature event.
All late model racers are welcome to join in with AMP State Series for this event. Please view
rules at ampseries.com.
The purse for the event will be paid by: Crawford County Speedway.
The total purse for the event will be $8650.00; with the winner taking home $1,500.00. Non-
qualifiers will receive $37.50. Entry fee for AMP members is only $75.00, non-members entry
fee will be $120.00. AMP memberships can be purchased at the website at ampseries.com or
by calling (501) 847-6019.
Send entry fees to:
AMP State Series Inc,
2013 Pamela Way
Alexander, AR 72002
AMP series contacts:
Christy Hudson 1-501-847-6019
Mike McNay 1-870-674-8470
2/16/07 AMP SERIES, MADSEN, CHINN, JOHNSON AND BOEN HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening
February 19th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing
across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on
WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
and www.dirtnation.net, and is hosted by Dave Seay.
Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the newly formed Day Motorsports AMP Series presented by
American Race Tires. The Arkansas based series is gaining in popularity with both promoters
and drivers and the season has yet to start. Joining the show will be Series President
Christy Hudson along with Mike McNay of the AMP Series and Wayne Harris of Day
Motorsports.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year candidate and World of
Outlaws Sprint car competitor Kerry Madsen of Sidney, Australia. Madsen has started the
season off on a high note picking up a win in the second of three races held during the
DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Madsen becomes the second Australian to win
a World of Outlaws A-Feature, the other being Brooke Tatnell. Madsen pilots the Dave Helm
owned, Charlie Garrett powered Maxim #11h sponsored by Selma Shell.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Ohio dirt late model driver Wayne Chinn of
Bradford, OH. Chinn joins the show to talk about his two weeks of racing in Florida and his
2007 plans. ‘The Sniper’ drives the Chinn Motorsports owned, Dargie powered Dodge
Charger Rocket #1 sponsored by Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Troy Ohio, AWP of OHIO,
Hendricks Auto Service, Coulter Pallet & Container, Treaty City Truck Service, Smart's Carry-
Out & Drive Thru, Acheson Trucking, Klingshire and Sons trucking and Thiemann’s Sports
Bar and Grill.
Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast modified driver Ronnie
Johnson of Duanesburg, NY. Johnson, a third generation driver, competes at Albany-
Saratoga Speedway and Fonda Speedway on a weekly basis. Johnson is also a regular on
the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRT Series. Johnson drives the JRP Motorsports owned,
Kevin Enders powered Chevrolet Teo Pro #2 sponsored by W.M. Larned & Sons Sand &
Gravel, Mickel Automotive, Morris Auto Group, Palmer Service Center, Bob Hackel’s Used
Cars and Dicocco’s Gas & Go.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Colorado dirt late model star Kelly Boen. The
Henderson, CO driver picked up his second NCRA Championship and second in a row. Boen
will join the show to talk about his 2006 season, 2007 plans and the 5th Annual Racewise
Seminar held at Roadrunner Fabrication in Denver, Co on Februar 23 – 25th. Boen drives the
07 Motorsports Team owned, Jay Dickens powered Rocket #07 sponsored by Roadrunner
Fabrication, Rocket Chassis, Peterson Fluid Systems, AFCO, Jay Dickens Racing Engines and
Braswell Carburetion prepared by Boen.
Joining Dirt Nation™ to discuss the success of the Lucas Oil sanctioned 30th Annual
Winternationals at East Bay Raceway will be Series Director Spencer Wilson. Wilson will also
discuss the upcoming 2007 season and take you calls and questions.
Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs
from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
and www.dirtnation.net. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia
Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR,
Inc.
Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To
listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com, or to listen to the interviews
separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net. All the interviews can be downloaded to your
computer, Ipod or MP3 player.
Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant
messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM,
MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and
news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be
heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at:
dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
2-15-2007
By: Donna Jones
Alexander Arkansas
Seventeen year old Clay Fisher joins AMP State Series
Clay Fisher out of Dewitt Arkansas started making plans late October 2006 to race in 2007
with the new coming series. Fisher has been racing for 6 years and will be in his orange and
white #99 Rayburn, powered by CMS racing. The Fisher team is past ready for the series to
start up with very few strings to be tied up to be ready for the inaugural season opener at
Crawford County Speedway. Clay is a full time student at Dewitt High School. He spends his
time outside of school with his father and working for the family owned business, Fisher
Trucking.
His family came from a line of racing started from his father Clifford, lining up boats in his
past. He started out in four wheelers, advanced to cart racing while talking to family and
friends about racing the real cars. At a very young age he made no qualms about his future
intentions. He liked speed, he loved competition and he simply wanted to race. Clay was
offered a hot lap session from Dad and family friend Wayne Skinner, in the “#7 Late Model
out of Stuttgart Arkansas”, after the races one night at Greenville Mississippi. His hot lap
session started and Clay blistered the track with the newfound speed never before
experienced.
Being around 15 years old, car owners Clifford Fisher & Wayne Skinner, picked up on Clay’s
desire to race. Believing in young Fisher, father and Skinner placed him in the #7 late model
at Greenville Mississippi. While not telling his mother there was speed on the horizon that
coming weekend, mom was stunned to find young Fisher setting behind the wheel of the #7
Late Model on arrival at the track. “How fast does that thing go?” was his mother’s first
reactions. After assuring mom the car would go only between 50 to 55 mph mom set out to
watch her son on pins and needles to see him blister the track at Greenville Mississippi
Speedway. This is where his racing career was started. Fisher looks forward to racing the
amp series and testing new tracks, finding new friends and picking up fans in his home
state. Fisher believes AMP is on the rise and he wants to be part of the new series and help
support the racing in his home state.
He has raced in Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana and has raced with SUPR as they
made rounds in Little Rock, AR. He wanted to extend his thanks to his parents Clifford and
Karen, sister, Megan and extends a special thanks to his long time friend & crew chief, Allen
Creech for all help and support in keeping his car making it to each race he attends.
Clifford Fisher Trucking, Fisher Trucking and CMS race engines in Smackover, Arkansas.
2-15-2007
Alexander, Arkansas
Larry Potter joins AMP State Series
From his hometown in Alexander, Arkansas, Larry Potter will be seen in the state area once
again in his yellow & blue #69 GRT latemodel with a small block Dodge engine. Race fans for
35 years have witnessed the skill & driving style of Potter, and once again fans will see the
track hugging action of his car.
Riverside Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas is where Potter calls home for his racing
pleasure. His most memorable moment came when he won 2 different features at
Riverside. With every good memory gained, your have scariest moments inserted along the
way. His came at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock Arkansas. A triple end over end flip topped off
with 2 barrel rolls off the track will forever be etched in his and his fans memories
While Potter is a diesel mechanic throughout the week, since 1972 he has got the full
support of his family behind him when taking the wheel on the weekend. Starting out in 6
cylinder class in at I-30 Speedway, he finished 2nd in points. In his 5th year he moved up to
Late Models. Potter went on to finish 2nd in points, 3 consecutive years at Riverside
Speedway. Over his career he has collected 10 feature wins and numerous top 10 finishes
to date.
Potter is the Crew Chief with son Jeff sharing the title with him. His wife Judy, leads the pit
crew family of Stephanie, Jennifer, Jeff, son-n-law Jason, with grandchildren Korey &
Madalynn rooting him on when he races.
MHC Kenworth, County Line Superstop and Withers Paint & Body sponsor Potter.
Good Luck in the 2007 season!
2-14-2007
AMP Welcomes Paducah, Kentucky’s Jeff Glisson #12
Day Motorsports AMP presented by American Racer is opening arms to Jeff Glisson. Glisson
take the tracks in a #12 Black & White Masterbilt late model, with an engine by Russell Baker.
His hometown track is Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway. He has touched the oval in a limited
late model & late model during his 8 year racing career.
Glisson stated, "Racing the World 100 at Eldora in 2005 was the most memorial moment I
have. The magnitude of the race, the speed of the track & the overall experience of being
part of something so big was incredible. The track is the fastest I have ever been on, said
Glisson giving me a visual of amazement comparable to a child see the shinny new bike for
the first time. The over all event will forever stay with him because that track was nothing
like he had ever been on.
The weekly prep work to put Jeff at the wheel is accomplished by pit crew of Brett Gibbs &
Jim Murphy. He is also supported proudly by his Mother and took this opportunity to
acknowledge it. "My Mother is my biggest supporter, and I wish to thank her for that. She is
one of the best moral & race supporters I have, along with his wife of 2 years, Lisa, and all
his fans at his hometown track at KLMS.
Today’s Homes, SGRE, Inc., & Prowler sponsor Glisson, his Associate sponsor is Oval craft.
We wish Jeff luck in the 2007 year as he pilots his car to the checkered flag this season.
Dewaine Hottinger onboard with AMP
2-14-2007
Dewaine Hottinger in the #65 GRT by Frye with an engine built by Hatfield Racing Engines
will take the tracks this year competing with other drivers in the inaugural year of the AMP
Series.
Dewaine has raced in street stocks in 1996 if you can call it racing in the class. Within a
matter of weeks he was upgrading to late model because he wanted to go faster. In 1996 he
won the late model championship at Centerville Speedway. He has remained in this class
since.
In his hometown of Russellville Arkansas, his orange & white late model is a big part of his
family, along with his wife of 17 years in June, Lisa, a daughter Heather and his father, Doug.
He is hoping that a touring series in state & close surrounding areas will enable his mother
to see him race more. Traveling is hard & it interferes when you're tied from Friday night
until late Sunday evening. Being an Electrical Contractor the scheduling can be difficult.
He believes that a series for late models is what Arkansas has needed. "It will take the
drivers getting behind the series to making it work" he said, "If you don't have members
then all the planning in the world will do no good", when asked what his thoughts of AMP.
His favorite tracks are Batesville & West Plains. He also raced at Eldora for the Dream in
2006. It was by far the fastest track he has raced on. Wishing he had met Bill Frye when he
first started racing was on his mind during the interview. "Bill is a down to earth, real life
person that loves racing. It don't matter if you drive a late model or a hobby stock, he will
discuss racing with anyone. I have learned immeasurable amounts of knowledge from him
in the 5 to 6 years I have known him."
The most outstanding moment is his career was in 2002 as he prepared run the Topless 100
at Batesville. With a good setup, driving experience & track conditions on his side he was
able to make the field and secure one of the 90 spots. That was the most incredible feeling
in the world to me. Out of all the cars there I made the top 90. We were extremely happy
with that event.
Doug Electrical Services Inc., Hott Graphics, Keathley Patterson, Kirby Specialties Corp., K.P.
Electric's in Conway AR and Steve Smith Country sponsor Dewaine. His pit crew is his
father, Doug, along with Cal & Geoffrey. We wish Dewaine and his crew much luck in the
2007 season.
Kyle Beard geared up and ready for Day Motor Sport AMP State Series with Arkansas Motors
Sport Professionals
2-13-07
Alexander, Arkansas
Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas started making plans late October of 2006 to join
membership with the new and upcoming AMP State Series. Beard is prepared and ready to
join forces with friends that are all geared up for the upcoming inaugural AMP State Series
Opener scheduled at Crawford County Speedway, March 10th 2007. Beard will be piloting the
red 86 GRT by Frye late model, powered by Ronnie Samuel performance.
Beard, a 20, year old, business owner has a few things on his mind for Saturday nights in
Arkansas this season. His plans are to spending it with his father/crew chief Gary Beard, the
man Kyle repeatedly asked "Dad can I race your car".
Kyle followed his dads racing, watching and learning from him. While his thoughts were on
going as he wanted the team to end up as a father and son duo "Team Beard", on race
nights.
Days down the road after trying his needs for speed in classes such as hobby stock, mini
stock, pure stock and front wheel drive, his desire was found with the force of speed
behind the wheel of a late model that will run with the amp series this season. He mentions
his favorite tracks to race on has been Tunica and Columbus Speedway but leaves the
options open to find a new favorite while racing this year with the series.
Beard stated, "The extensive mileage of the previous year’s traveling prevented his mother
from traveling to see him race". He hopes with the amp series being within the perimeters
of the state with a few races close to the outlying borders, his mother will be able to join the
rest of the family in a true "family affair" of weekend warriors.
Kyle looks forward to spending time with his family & friends who help keep his racing
moving each and every weekend on race nights.
His most special moments are, getting his first race car and setting in the seat and racing
the first time, making a 50 lap event against many outstanding drivers, finishing second &
third each season in points. Kyle, awaits that first Championship in which he wants to
accomplish in due time.
Beard stated,’ I want to start by giving thanks to God for allowing me to do the things in my
life I am able to do.
He gives a big thank you to his mother & father for all the learning and support and things
he has been taught in his life. He sends thanks to all of his friends that help him make it to
the track on race nights.
2-13-2007
The Day Motorsports AMP series presented by American Racer welcomes Mark "T-Bone"
Shaw. He kicks off the 2007-racing season, diving into unknown waters with the new AMP
State series. He will be at the wheel of the #91 black & white Warrior latemodel with an
engine by Marion Performance.
Shaw's plans for the 2007 season are racing, working when he has to, and spending time at
Cliff Carter's Body Shop in West Memphis, Arkansas. He prefers racing at the wide track
layout of Augusta Speedway
He feels that AMP will help bring late model racing back to Arkansas on a weekly basis. The
level of competition and variety of tracks will be an asset to all the participating drivers. It
will make us better and improve the chances of a regular showing for our future as drivers
& the hard core, true dirt track race fans. I want to thank all the fans that support us that
watch racing, and the tracks with their promoters for allowing us this opportunity with more
choices of surfaces to run our cars.
His most memorial moment came when he hit the wall & flipped down the front stretch of
Harrisburg Raceway in an old stock car. One thing his fans have seen is flipping on the
average of every 2 years. We're hoping 2007 won't be one of the years. His funniest time is
going to Memphis to race & running late with Cliff. They ran 85-90 mph all the was to Fraiser
stopping to gas & grab a drink As they entered the lot they bounced through a small dip in
the lot, stopped and got ready to head to Riverside. Pulling back out into traffic the soon
realized their load was lightened. Looking back they had driven off, leaving the car & trailer
in the lot. When we bounced the trailer came off the ball, it had not been hitched on the
entire trip. "We just drove away, leaving our stuff in the parking lot", he stated with a
chuckle. Since it all turned out good they can now laugh at what would've been a potentially
dangerous mistake. With the speeds traveled & amount of weekend traffic we were very
lucky.
His biggest supporters are the closest ones to him, being his wife of 17 years Tammy with is
son, Randy. He also has his private wingman by his side, 5 year old grandson, Brent. He is
showing all the signs of racing in the future. Weekend "races" are held in the back yard
with competitive 4wheeler vs golf car between Shaw & his grandson. All racing is taken
seriously and includes flags and a flagman. "He is very aggressive, he has flipped me
hitting the back of the 4 wheeler & then almost ran me over with the golf car when we traded
rides, he jokingly stated.
He is sponsored by Cliff Carter's Body Shop, John Roberts All State insurance, Marion
Towing, Marion Performance and Scott Hagar Snap on Tools.
Shaw said 64 Speedway is his home track.
2/11/07
ALEXANDER, Ark. -- The Day Motor Sports (AMP Series) presented by American Racer
announces their 2007 Tire Rule. The racers of the DMS/AMP Late Model Series will have a
few options when it comes to deciding which tire they want to run.
The 2007 tire rule is as follows:
Before Entry - ALL Tires must have the AMP stamp if not AMP or DMS plated tire from
American Racer all season. No excpetions
Tire Rule:
MD56/SPEC D55, Spec 1600, Spec WRS (No Star *D55*)
PROGRAM SPECIFICS: AMP will adopt the American Racer - AMP and DMS plated tire as an
option of all cars racing AMP late model sanctioned races in 2007. The Hoosier Spec D55,
Spec 1600 and Spec WRS can be used in competition, but a competitor must have the
American Racer AMP or DMS plated MD56 tire if they elect to utilize the American Racer
tires. The first three races of 2007 a competitor may use any American Racer MD56 tire as
well as the Hoosier Spec D55, Spec 1600 or the Spec WRS tire.
Beginning with the fourth race of 2007, any racer using American Racer tires must have the
AMP or DMS plated American Racer MD56 tire or the following Hoosier Spec D55, Spec 1600,
or Spec WRS tire.
The American Racer tire will come from the factory with the AMP stamp on them. If you chose
to race any of the legal Hoosier tires you will have to pay $10 a tire to get the tire stamped,
with the $10 going toward the points fund and administrative fees.
TIRE SPECS: Compounds MD56/Spec D55, Spec 1600, Spec WRS (No Star *D55*)
Durometer Rule: 55 Cold, 50 Hot Tires are subject to durometer at anytime! Tires are subject
to testing by series laboratory and all earnings and points and awards exc - will be held until
deemed legal.
Penalty for illegal tire uses:
1. Disqualification loss of points and money for that event
2. Same as #1 with a $500.00 fine.
3. Same as #1 with a $1000.00 fine and loss of season points YTD
All other series rules can be found on the DMS/AMP Late Model Series website at the
following link http://www.ampseries.com
Special events may be subject to change.
The Day Motor Sport AMP Series presented by American Racer have give the racers "A NEW
DAY" in Arkansas.
Both tires will be eligable for point fund awards.
The Day Motor Sport AMP Series presented by American Racer welcome Chad "Monette
Missile" Williams in 2007.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
By: Donna Jones
2/7/07
Day Motorsports AMP presented by American racer is debuting many first in their inaugural
year. After one year in a mini sprint, Chad "Monette Missile" Williams is trading seats for the
2007 season while stepping into his first late model to run with the AMP Series.
The 17-year-old junior, Chad "Monette Missile" Williams sets his 2007 plans with the AMP
State Series. As Williams attends Buffalo Island Central High School during the week, he
looks forward to his weekends where he spends his time with his father and following
something that has been passed down through the blood, from grandfather Buddy Williams
and father Jackie Williams.
Testing the waters, The" Monette Missile", comes to the late model class. He will be piloting
the Shaw built #181 Blue latemodel being powered by his crew chief / father, Jackie Williams,
the force of power and crew will encourage Williams to the learning of how to make his way
into victory lane.
In asking Chad who would you like to thank at this time and his reply was one that catches
the ears of many, first & foremost his thanks was rejoiced in God. "If God didn't have me
here I could do nothing, so I really should thank him first," said Williams. Chad was quick to
point out his thanks to his parents, Jackie & Suzanne Williams along with Mark Shaw a fellow
competitor in the amp series. He also is thankful to AMP & all the effort being put forth by
everyone to get this established & going. "I know Christy & Mike have worked double
overtime wearing many different hats to get the job done & it's nice to know someone cares
enough about us racing late models to do this." I also think their immediate family members
should be acknowledged for sacrificing the time & presence with them while they spent
many long hours doing this.
Chad Williams car is owned by Jackie & Suzanne Williams.
His sponsors include Williams Auto Sales, Hwy 66Truck Sales, O.H. Hendricks Sheetmetal,
Lone Wolf Customs, Elder & Son's Auto sales and Taylor Made Performances.
Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer welcomes Justin "Chubs"
Brawner in 2007.
FOR IMMEDITATE RELEASE
By: Donna Jones
2-7-07
The Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer welcomes Justin "Chubs"
Brawner to the circle of friends that have committed to racing the full season and
supporting all the tracks in the State of Arkansas . Fans can find the weekend throttle Justin
"Chubs" Brawner in the white & purple lettered #57 late model as he debuts his inaugural
late model year with the Day Motor Sport AMP series Presented by American Racer in 2007.
Previously Chubs drove 2 years in a hobby stock at West Memphis Arkansas, Riverside
Speedway. This season you will find him in a Larry Shaw chassis with a 360 Chevy engine
built by Marion Arkansas, Charlie Cole Motorsports.
Brawner has many friends that have set their travel plans this season to support "Chubs" at
many different tracks. Chuck Cole is the hands that will hold this force together this season
having the role as being the pit crew chief. Brian McGuire, Jeremy "Goob" Ball, Justin
Thompson, Eddie Miller, Pete Imboden V and Charlie Cole join him in the garage & pit area.
Chubs was quick to send the message to his guys, "This is not Talledega, No more half
throttle, It's all the way or nothing." & chuckled at his inside joke.
He gets support from his parents and the family owned Wynne Feed Store in their hometown
and Bob Ford, Atty. at Law.
Thanking all his family & friends that has supported him through thick & thin he also stated,
"Charlie Cole has really done a lot for me & I am thankful for that," said Chubs. Also he
wishes to thank AMP for trying to do something for the late models in Arkansas. It's nice to
see progress being made to the class, and I hope in a unified effort we can all get late
models back here. "I know Christy has worked long & hard on this whole thing, but with the
help of many we can do this".
Day Motor Sport AMP Series presented by American Racer will start up the second
membership drive of 2007.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
By: Donna Jones
2/7/07
Schaeffer Racing oil comes to the AMP Series and brings a case of Schaeffer Racing Oil to
be presented to the lucky winner of the second membership drive starting 2-7-07 ending 2-
25-07.
The first membership drive of AMP Series came together with the support of a local
Arkansas Snap On Tool dealer; Mike McNay of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
McNay took the lead in first membership drive to help bring drivers to the AMP Series,
presenting a new Snap on Tool Jacket to winner. McNay presented the Snap on Tool jacket
to Charlie Cole of Marion Arkansas. Charlie Cole will pilot the #2 Dirt Late Model in the
series during 2007 as the series travels throughout the State of Arkansas.
Schaeffer Racing Oil steps up to show their support behind AMP Series with offering a case
of oil to the winning member who joined membership with the AMP Series during 2-7-07
through 2-25-07.
AMP Mission:
To forge a partnership that is fair and unbiased, with a good quality-racing program. That
meets or Exceeds expectations, therefore benefiting our racing fans, drivers, vendors and
tracks.
Our Goals:
To provide affordable dirt late model racing to the State of Arkansas track promoters.
To provide a profit return back to companies.
To provide dirt late model racers tracks to race in the State.
To provide dirt late model racing to the people of the State of Arkansas.
To bring strength to work together achieving success.
To provide family & fan support and assistance.
To provide racing coverage in the State of Arkansas.
To help the local racer, be able to race inside the State of Arkansas.
To bring back: Arkansas late model fans.
To provide racers low cost in travel and expense in order to race.
AMP Series would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Day Motor Sports / American Racer, Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA,
Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience,
Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Midwest
Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus, Morris
Trailer & Equipment Sales.
It’s a New Day in Arkansas Late Model Racing
2-3-07
by Wayne Harris
American Racer tires are designed for the American Racer by the American Racer, and Day
Motor Sports is breaking ground into Arkansas late model racing with American Racer tires
and supporting the AMP Series point fund.
The AMP Series is pleased to announce the signing of Day Motor Sports as the title sponsor
for the AMP Series. Day Motor Sports is a mail order/wholesale company of after market
motor sports related products located in Tyler, TX. Day Motor Sports will also provide the
AMP spec American Racer tire for AMP competition with the American Racer MD56 BT late
model tire. Day Motor Sports is thrilled at the opportunity to bring the American Racer late
model tire into competition in Arkansas. Wayne Harris of Day Motor Sports said, “In the
Southwest region we have been anxious to get involved with a late model series, and the
AMP Series is definitely going to fill a void in this area. The series is going to give the local
racers a chance to venture out and travel to some new tracks while providing an affordable
avenue to gain this experience.”
The American Racer late model tires have become the tire of choice in many areas of the
country over the past few seasons, as American Racer claimed numerous wins in several of
the premier traveling series events in 2006. “The American Racer MD56 has been extremely
successful in the Southeast region of the country and parts of Louisiana. We look forward to
the AMP competitors gaining the experience with the American Racers, as the product has
been proven, and will repeat through several heat cycles without falling off in
performance”, said Harris.
The series currently has races scheduled throughout Arkansas with plans on venturing into
other areas of the region in the next few years. Harris also stated that, “2007 is going to be
the beginning of something desperately needed in Arkansas. The AMP Series is going to be
a big hit in this region and Day Motor Sports and American Racer are thrilled to be on board
for the maiden voyage and many years to come.”
The Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer will kick off the inaugural
season on March 10th at Crawford County Speedway with 12 additional races scheduled to
date. For more information log on to the series’ official website www.ampseries.com.
For Immediate Release
2-3-2007
Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer proudly welcomes Blake Burns
#17
Blake Burns is a new addition to the AMP Series family. Hailing from Bono Arkansas, Blake
takes the wheel in the # 17 GRT late model with a chevy motor by J. D. Wooley.
Blake navigates the late model owned by J. C. Warner Inc. In his five years racing he has had
the time of his life and greatly appreciates his brother Eric for buying his first racecar. In
2006 Blake was the Poinsett Point Champion in the E-mod and won 18 feature races at 5
different tracks in his E-mod. His pit crew is Jack & John Warner, Ronald Hill, Brock Haddock
and Jason Brewer.
Blake & his family enjoy traveling & he wishes to thank Amp Series for getting this going and
giving us the opportunity to run in our state. 64 Speedway in Augusta Arkansas is his
favorite track, but with a traveling schedule he may find new tracks on the horizon he likes
as well.
Special thanks to his car owner J. C. Warner Inc., Chad Martin, Ronald & Rhonda Hill and
Johnny Waters, Daniel Waters, Kinley Gatewood, his wife Missy, daughter Bailey and his #1
special fan, his niece, Whitney. With their help & full support this enables Blake to pursue a
hobby he loves.
J. C. Warner Inc., Warner Construction, Arkansas Sign Source, Central Arkansas
HomeBuilders, and Jacksonville Steel are his sponsors. Good luck in the 2007 Season Blake.
AMP Series would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Title sponsor Day Motor Sports / American Racer, Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race
World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving
Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision
Graphics, Midwest Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free
Graphics Plus, Morris Trailer & Equipment Sales.
Donna Jones
AMP
AMP Series Press Release - Donna Jones
January 29, 2007
Andy Hockenhull formerly of Kirtland, New Mexico, now residing in Conway Arkansas jumps
aboard the AMP State Series 2007 & Beyond tour. H&H Racing, Hammer Racer Engines, Gill's
Racecar bodies of Aztec NM and G-Car sponsor his red, black & white late model. Andy is
also looking for local sponsor is his new hometown. He also wishes to extend special thanks
to Jon Mitchell and Team Grt for helping his transition to Arkansas.
On any given race night he will be found in his #95H Rayburn Monte Carlo with an all steel
355 Chevy engine to power him to the finish line with scheduled AMP races for the 2007
season.
Some of Andy's accomplishments include 1991 Four Corner late model association series
Championship, 2004 Montazuma County Speedway IMCA Stock Championship and he
finished 14th in points on the WDRA late model tour for 2006. He is looking forward to the
tracks he will run in Arkansas, adding names to his list of Monticello & 64 Speedway.
Along with racing being the love of his life, he shares his life with girlfriend / car owner
Becky Sparks and children Jessica and Maranda. AMP State Series is happy to welcome
Andy & his whole crew, and wishes him the best of luck in the upcoming season.
Andy offered his thoughts of racing with amp series in 2007, his reply: Back home, I had to
travel 400 miles to race in 4 different states. With amp I look forward to being able to go race
and go home with out all the travel, meet new people and learn new tracks.
AMP would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products,
Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of
Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical,
Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus.
To learn more about the amp series log on to ampseries.com
AMP - Press Release by Donna Jones
Alexander, Arkansas
January 27,2007
Terry Thedford of Indianola Mississippi can be found driving the yellow #90 late model with
his 2007 Swartz Chassis by Audie Swartz.. Terry's car is powered with the 410 SB2 Chevrolet
built be Hendren's Racing Engines of Rutherton NC.
Terry has been racing for approximately 27 years, He navigated a limited late model is his
first season, winning his first race he entered and also won the point championship the
same year, with both accomplishments occurring at Greenville Speedway. The following year
he went to a late model and has stayed there. Between his love of speed in his racecars &
his employment as an aircraft mechanic, this driver feels the wind in his hair.
In 1990-1992 Terry found himself racing in Australia on the 3-month USA vs. Australian tour. A
friend called his shop laughing to rib Terry about sending in an application to race in
Australian from a racing magazine he was looking at. He said " hold on, I will be there in 15
minutes". Two weeks later the team was told he was first alternate on the tour if they should
need one. They blew it off and joked about it, while chalking the whole thing up to
daydreaming. In a couple of months he was shocked to find his father received a call
wanting to know how fast he could get there. In 3 blurry days, He was catapulted from
Louisiana working on the tugboats to racing in another country. Some more memorable
tracks in Terry's career are Boot Hill, Chatham, & Delta bowl. He likes bigger ovals because
of the high speeds obtained on the dirt tracks.
In Terry's closing statements of the interview he believes AMP will provide the late model
fans of Arkansas the first class racing that once was in abundance here. He looks forward to
seeing his fans & hopefully making new fans, while running as many races as possible with
AMP. " I want to invite my fans out to watch the races, be sure to stop by my trailer,
introduce yourself and if children are in tow seeking autographs they are more than
welcome to come to our trailer", Terry said.
"I want to send very special thanks to my Dad, Audie Swartz, He is the driving force behind
me that makes all this possible along with my sponsors. Dad has been there since day 1
beside me without fail. Without him & my sponsors none of this would be possible for me to
do".
Terry's sponsors are Deltaland.net, Krocker farms, Thedford Aero and G & C Enterprises of
Decanter Ill.
AMP would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products,
Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of
Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical,
Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus.
You can learn more about AMP By logging on to ampseries.com
1/24/07 - AMP Series Press Release by Donna Jones
AMP Series News Release proudly announces Bobby Carr on board
Joining AMP for the inaugrual 2007 season, we add Bobby Carr, driver of the #46 Late
model out of Cash Arkansas. Bobby has been piloting the #46 late model for 5 years.
Driving only in the limited late model and late model division thus far in his career, he was
the 2005 and 2006 limited late model / late model champion at Crowley's Ridge Raceway
driving a 2004 Shaw chassis with a 400 small block engine built by Rollett Machine Shop.
Bobby's late model is owned by Robert & Earlene Carr, who also doubles as his Crew
Chiefs. With the crew of Derek, Robert & Bobby, this has led them to the front during the
last two years with a well synchronized team.
When asked what about AMP appealed to him, Bobby responded " traveling cost is much
cheaper if we stay close to home, other series travel father out of the area than we can
afford".
His two biggest fans are Ashlie & Corey, his children. With them by his side with his father
as a crew cheif & owner, this family happily heads off to the variety of tracks that AMP will
schedule with in 2007 with his goal being to finish in the top 10 points with AMP.
Bobby is sponsored by Flyway Expess in Hornlake Mississippi, Rowlett Machine Shop in
Forrest City, AR , Economy Auto Parts and Williams Tree Service in Jonesboro, AR.
Special thanks to AMP's wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products,
Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of
Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical,
Crown CD Duplications and Stress Free Graphics Plus.
for more information about the AMP State Series log on to ampseries.com
1/19/2007 AMP press release by Jason King
Young gun Gary Scott Christian AMPs it up in 2007
Alexander, Arkansas – 13-year-old modified standout Gary Scott Christian out of Broken Bow,
Ok. and his dirt late model team will travel with AMP State Series to compete for the series
title in 2007.
Christian started his race career at a very young age, landing many headlines with repeated
wins. He won his first cart race at age five, won points championship in moto-cross racing at
age 7, won numerous mini-stock races at age 11, he also won the "Spooker", weighing in
heavy on the foot but light on the scales at Fort Smith in 2005. Christian will use GRT/Gould
in 2007, and the horsepower will come from Keith Craft/Hatfield. This combination set up is
sure to help land Christian and his car in winners lane during the AMP 2007 season.
Everyone that has watched thirteen year old Gary Scott Christian race knows he is out to win
and the GRT / Gould chassis along with Keith Craft / Hatfield horsepower combination will
only make it harder for the competition to slow him down. The excitement that Gary Christian
and crew bring each week always seems to help pack the grandstands, leaving fans on their
feet cheering for more. AMP State Series traveling in and around the State of Arkansas will
allow Christian to travel to other tracks to test his skills against some of the best drivers in
the south.
You can follow Gary Scott Christian by logging on to ampseries.com Gary would like to thank
his sponsors for the 2007 season, Pannell Motorsports, Super Duty Boat Docks, MRW and
Cyclo LP Gas. AMP would like to thank our wonderful sponsors: Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race
Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On
Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New
Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications, Stress
Free Graphics Plus Christy Hudson AMP State Series 501-847-6019 www.ampseries.com
1/17/2007 AMP press release for Joe Long, by Jason King
Joe Long AMPs it up in 2007 Joe Long from Bryant, Arkansas joins the AMP State Series late
model tour during its inaugural season in 2007 driving the H & N Racing late model. Joe is
teammates with Terry Henson, driver of the U2 late model, who is also slated to appear on
the AMP tour full-time. Long has been racing since 1999 in a variety of classes. He has
powered dwarfs, hobby-stock, street stocks, modifies & late models, making his move to the
late model division last season. During his rookie year at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock,
Arkansas, he wrapped up the rookie of the year in hobby stocks to begin his trail of driving
experiences. In 2000 he found himself points champion of the hobby stock division at I-30.
Long is looking forward to racing a variety of tracks during the 2007 season. Being exposed
to several surfaces and racing conditions, along with challenges from many different types
of drivers are the major reasons he is looking forward to traveling with AMP. "All of my
major accomplishments in racing have been at I-30,” Long said. "I love the idea of being
close to home, yet being able to travel at an affordable price. We could not do this if it were
not so money friendly to drivers and teams. My family and I look forward to traveling and
with AMP. We will be able to travel more this year than in the past with the schedule the way
it is set up.” His biggest thanks goes to his wife, Sarah, who is behind him 110 percent. He
stated that without her, he could not compete in the sport he loves. Also he is proud to
acknowledge his 10-year-old son, Jonathan as his pit "man". Joe enjoys working on cars as
much as driving them, and from the looks of things, Jonathan will be wearing Dad's racing
shoes in the near future with the same enthusiasm. Long extends special thanks to his
sponsors of the number 37 late model. He stressed recognition to Terry Henson, Johnny
Nelson & their families for giving him the opportunity to race in the late model division. His
sponsors include H & N Racing, Fatboy Motorsports, Johnny R. Nelson Inc. Trucking &
Excavating, Tammy & Mike Grimes, Bath Shoppe, Lanny's Flow Service, Scott Turner
Construction, Moonlight Graphix and Mid State Golf Cars. AMP would like to thank our
wonderful sponsors: Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden
Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency
Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing
Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus. Donna Jones
AMP AMP it up!
1/4/2007 AMP Series Press Release by Jason King
AMP State Series is very pleased to announce the series’ inaugural opener at Crawford
County Speedway in Alma, Arkansas on March 10. The AMP late model drivers will race a one-
night show at CCS, along with the T.E.M.S. modified series. AMP is excited to debut the
series at Crawford County Speedway, and we look forward to treating the great fans at CCS
with side-by-side late model racing action.
AMP State Series has been put together for late model racers in Arkansas to support and
race local tracks in the state of Arkansas. All late model racers are welcome to join in with
AMP State Series for this event.
The purse for the event will be paid by Crawford County Speedway. The total purse for the
event will be $8650.00, with the winner taking home $1,500. Non-qualifiers will receive
$37.50. The entry fee must be paid by Feb. 15, 2007. Entry fee for AMP members is only $75,
non-members’ entry fee will be $100. Any non-member entries after Feb. 15 will be $120, no
exceptions. AMP memberships can be purchased at the website at www.ampseries.com or
by calling (501) 847-6019.
Send entry fees to:
AMP State Series Inc,
2013 Pamelaway
Alexander, AR 72002
AMP series contacts:
Christy Hudson 1-501-847-6019
Mike McNay 1-870-674-8470
Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers,
Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels,
New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications,
Stress Free Graphics Plus.
1/4/2007 AMP Series Press Release by Jason King
With the upstart of the AMP State Series late model tour this coming race season, a new
opportunity has surfaced for the state’s young, up and coming late model drivers, and 23-
year-old Charlie Cole of Harrisburg, Ark., plans to use that opportunity to the maximum in
2007.
Cole has committed to running the entire season with the Arkansas Motorsport
Professionals State Series next year. It will be his seventh full year behind the wheel of a
late model, after beginning his career in go-carts in 1997 at the age of 14.
After running an outlaw-style schedule for the past several years, Cole is looking forward to
competing for the AMP series title, and running closer to home after running in a number of
regional events for the past few seasons.
“I’ve always wanted to run in a series, I just couldn’t afford it,” Cole said. “The late models
have gone away in Arkansas some, and it’s up to us to bring them back. I am completely
unsponsored, so everywhere I go and race comes out of my own pocket.”
For a driver without adequate sponsorship, Cole has proven to be a worthy competitor to
teams with much bigger budgets. He qualified for a number of SUPR events in ’06, finishing
in the top-five in all but one event. He also qualified for the Cow Patty Classic in his first full
year in a late model, finishing 11th in a field of over 40 cars. Cole is still searching for that
elusive first super late model win, but is excited about his chances with the new series.
Out of all the tracks on the AMP State Series tour, Southwest Arkansas Speedway is the only
circuit where Cole has not taken any laps in one division or another. He has seen action at I-
30, Beebe and 64 speedways in a modified, and lists I-30 Speedway as his favorite track.
“I am looking at this as an opportunity to get my name out there and race in front of a wider
audience,” Cole said. “AMP wants to help late model racers in the state have a place to go,
and I am glad that I will be a part of it in 2007.”
Keep your eye on the young driver from Harrisburg. Cole, along with the other drivers on
the AMP tour will give Arkansas late model fans a lot to cheer for in the coming years. The
AMP series is proud to have drivers of Cole’s caliber joining the tour, and we look forward
to bringing these stars to your local track in 2007 and beyond.
Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers,
Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels,
New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications,
Stress Free Graphics Plus.
1/2/2007 AMP Series Press Release by Jason King
Contingency Connection Teams Up With AMP Series
The Arkansas Motorsport Professionals late model series is proud to be one of only 60
tracks/series in the nation to be partnered up with the Contingency Connection. The
Contingency Connection is in its 13th season of series marketing, with a concentration on
the weekly grass-roots driver.
The primary function of the Contingency Connection is to help tracks and series build
support, with marketing programs that draw attention and additional sponsorships, along
with their impressive guarantee of $50,000 in posted contingency awards.
“We are simply a marketing arm for series and tracks,” says Jackie Ressa, president of JRB
Marketing, Contingency Connection’s parent company. “The awards and money in racing
typically go to drivers in high-profile series, but our plan has the grass-roots racer in mind.
We have an elite group of tracks and series that are partnered up with us, and that’s who we
work for. We want to make racing more affordable for hometown tracks and weekly drivers.”
Along with oval tracks, the Contingency Connection also works with various other forms of
motorsports, including road courses, drag strips, import, diesel, and motocross tracks. The
Contingency Connection has a number of national manufactures on board, helping tracks
and series to gain recognition from the prestigious companies.
The posted contingency awards will be distributed to AMP drivers in the form of $25 product
certificates and $25 product packages. Winning racers receive their awards directly from the
manufacturers within 30 days of their race win. AMP racers can win more money more often
in our series than any other tour in the region.
To find out more about the Contingency Connection, please visit their Website at www.
contingencyconnection.com or just click the link on the AMP website at www.ampseries.com.
Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers,
Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels,
New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications,
Stress Free Graphics Plus.
12/20/06 AMP Series Press Release by Jason King
Some of the best drivers in the state will assemble this coming racing season for the debut
of the Arkansas Motorsport Professionals State Series late model tour. The sanctioning body
was created as an alternative to out-of-state series, and an opportunity for late model fans
in the state of Arkansas to see their favorite cars and drivers more than in past years.
The initial response to the AMP series has been very positive, and what started out as a
projected ten-to-thirteen race schedule will possibly have dates added throughout the
season. With the addition of sponsors such as Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kenny
Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency
Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing
Apparel, Momar Chemical and Crown CD Duplications the series has also attracted several
area late model veterans on board to compete in the debut season, along with a number of
up-and-coming drivers and modified stars joining in on the action. With a roster of nearly 80
late model drivers committed to at least one event, the AMP State Series late models will
undoubtedly be one of the most competitive series in the mid-south area.
The series has a guaranteed purse, along with the cost-efficient touring schedule. Centrally
located tracks will keep traveling to a minimum for weekly drivers, and just as importantly
bring back real late model racing to one of the most rabid fan bases in the country.
Along with a winner’s purse of $1,500 for each event, the AMP series is trying to go in a non-
traditional route in payouts throughout the field. The event will be a base pay out of $200 to
start, but a number of different contingency awards will give extra payouts, and/or free
merchandise and prizes (gift certificates, etc.) for a number of races on the schedule. Those
awards include hard charger, hard luck and highest-finishing rookie.
All of your favorite tracks in Arkansas have committed to running and supporting the AMP
State Series tour, including I-30 Speedway, Beebe Speedway, Monticello, North Central
Arkansas Speedway, 64 Speedway, Southwest Arkansas Speedway and West Siloam
Speedway, with announcements on additional tracks forthcoming. The mix of quarter-mile
and 3/8 tracks will give fans and drivers a variety of racing action, all without traveling
hundreds or even thousands of miles to witness.
Drivers who are interested in running the AMP series can purchase yearly membership from
now until Dec. 31 for $40, after that, it will be $50. Every driver that signs up will have a
chance to win a free Snap-On jacket courtesy of Mike McNay of Stuttgart, Arkansas, valued
at $200, and will also be eligible for the yearly driver point fund for the top finishers in
season points. AMP is setting up the points fund for the series this season to help recover
traveling and maintenance expenses.
AMP wants to hear from everyone, the fans, the drivers, the tracks, and the sponsors. We
want to make the series the best of its kind in the region, and give the state of Arkansas the
great late model series it truly deserves.
12/19/06 AMP Making History In Arkansas
The Start of AMP History of the series can be attributed to the registered teams, all of the
marketing partnerships with some of the top companies in Arkansas and working
relationships with many of the short tracks in the State.
The series will also pick up on a regular basis by many publications and continues to build
new relationships daily.
The majority of the teams participate not only to compete, but also to perfect and develop
their skills as professional drivers. To run the series, teams will visit a number of varied
tracks with different speeds, sizes and banking. One of the top benefits to a team is the
exposure in the dirt industry; teams have the eyes and ears of the racing world upon them
and many will use this as a tool to launch their racing careers. The AMP State Series is a
Regional Series, with excellent drivers and tremendous support from some of the largest
companies in the racing industry.
Little Rock, Ark
Little Rock, Ark. -- The Day Motorsports AMP Series presented by American Racer will make
two first time ever visits in the month of June to four different tracks in the State of
Arkansas.
The AMP pilots will make their first ever appearance at Beebe Speedway in Beebe, Arkansas
June 1st and then venture across west of Arkansas June 2nd to make a first ever
appearance at Central Arkansas Speedway in Plummerville, Arkansas.
June 9th AMP will head to Siloam Springs Speedway, inSiloam Springs, Arkansas.
The new AMP series will then join up at home at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas with
the very successful Louisiana O’Reilly SUPR Late Models on June 22 & 23.
The strong following of AMP drivers are prepared for exploring Arkansas tracks and giving
the promoters and fans one of the greatest shows on dirt with the Supr Late Models.
Promoters and fans can expect to see familiar faces as the racers make very successful
rounds on the speedway's one lap at a time to find the final victory.
It will be the first AMP visit to all the tracks in the Natural State many of the AMP drivers
have had their share of success on the fast ovals and are looking forward to taking the first
ever win under the AMP banner.
You can find more information on the speedways by logging on to the track web sites listed
below.
Beebe Speedway- www.beebespeedway.com
Central Arkansas Speedway- www.centralarkansasspeedway.com
I-30 Speedway- www.i-30speedway.com
Siloam Springs Speedway- www.freewebs.com/westsiloam/
AMP-MSCCS Battle on the River Results May 5th
MSCCS Release
GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI MAY 4----2005 MSCCS champion David Breazeale has proven to be
quite the "gumbo" connoisseur lately.
After the Four Corners, Mississippi racer scored a SUPR win in the Lone Star State a couple
weeks ago on a "gumbo" style clay track... Breazeale once again showed that he has
developed a particular taste for the sticky substance referred to as "gumbo clay".
Breazeale knocked down his first MSCCS win of 2007 in an event also co-hosted by the AMP
series on friday night in front of one the largest crowds assembled at Mississippi's
Greenville Speedway.
Breazeale's MSCCS/AMP win was worth $2,000 as the MSCCS has seen five different winners
in five different races thus far in 2007.
Trailing Breazeale to the stripe was Louisiana's David Ashley, Scott Slay, Dean Carpenter and
Johhny Lancaster of Coldwater, Mississippi.
The evening began with suspect track conditions after an evening shower drenched the
Mississippi Delta facility. The normal track surface was turned into a virtual gumbo soup but
Speedway officials made the decision to go ahead with the scheduled event in lieu of the
muddy environment.
The heavy gumbo clay indeed took it's toll on the MSCCS/AMP field. Less than 10
contestants were able to finish the full 40 laps in the attrition filled race.
At the outset, Chris Wall nailed the lead from his front row start over polesitter Breazeale
while David Ashley and Doug Showah battled close behind. Bub McCool then made his
presence known by surpassing both Ashley and Showah into third as Greg Fore began
mixing it up with Johhny Lancaster within the top five.
Wall's night began a downhill turn when he attempted to lap the #16 of Mike Poyner. Wall
pulled to the outside of Poyner only to have Poyner slide up the track. Wall was forced to
take an off track excursion which brought out a caution.
Wall was flagged to the rear as Breazeale inherited the point for the first time of the night.
Back underway McCool started to apply some pressure to Breazeale while Showah and Fore
began to duke it out for third with Ashley and Scott Slay in tow.
Terry Henson began to dispay his "gumbo" experience as the Little Rock, Arkansas ace
moved into the top ten despite suffering from two broken ribs he recieved the previous
week at Greenville. Eventually Henson had to call it a night and retired early in the event.
With Breazeale keeping the lead all to himself, the heavy gumbo clay now began to take it's
toll on both man and machine. Chris Wall steered pitside when he lost power on his #71.
Second running Bub McCool saw his hopes of a top finish go down the drain in the form of a
broken axle. Showah also pitted with problems as well as Fore who relinquished his runner
up spot after his engine lost oil pressue.
Ashley, who had his rear spoiler removed after contact with another car kept his #14
runnning strong....strong enough to earn a runner up finish behind a high flying Breazeale
who took the win by several car lengths. Following Ashley in third was Slay who was back in
his GRT ride. Dean Carpenter emerged with a outstanding fourth place finish after starting
14th on the grid while Lancaster swept a top five showing after fiercely battling Carpenter
during the waining laps. Arkansas racer Clay Fisher was the top finishing AMP series regular
as he posted sixth overall.
Sponsors on Breazeale's #54 Voodoo Motorsports MasterSbilt are Creel Brothers Racing,
J&J Motorsports, Xtreme graphics, Stuckey Enterprises, American Race Tires and is
powered by a Wall to Wall Performance engine.
26 MSCCS/AMP Super Late Models were on hand for time trials at the west Mississippi oval
as Chris Wall turned quick time of the night.
B-main winners were Slay and Lancaster. Breazeale won the 6 lap "Dash for Cash" and was
the pole winner as well.
A "missing man" formation was utilized on the parade lap prior to the MSCCS/AMP main
event in memory of Arkansas Late Model veteran, Kenneth Mitcham who lost his life
following an accident at Greenville Speedway last Saturday night.
MSCCS Provisional - Chad Thrash
AMP Series Provisional - Dwaine Hottinger
MSCCS/AMP FINISH (Greenville Speedway)
1. David Breazeale 2. David Ashley 3. Scott Slay 4. Dean Carpenter 5. Johhny Lancaster 6.
Clay Fisher 7. Chris McElhenney 8. Jack Daughtry 9. Dewaine Hottinger 10. Greg Fore 11.
Bob McCool 12. Doug Showah 13. Chris Wall 14. Joesph Long 15. Terry Henson 16. Scott Tice
17. Mike Poyner 18.Jon Mitchell 19.Trey Williams 20. Andy Hockenhull 21. Chad Thrash 22.
Kyle Beard 23. Larry Potter 24. Justin Bramur 25. Dean Brown.
AMP-MSCCS
By:
WINONA, MISSISSIPPI MAY 5----Kosciusko's Anthony Rushing is back!
Rushing, who is no stranger to victory lane in the Magnolia State emerged from a 2007
special event winless streak after the Super Late Model driver took his first MSCCS victory
of the season Saturday night in his potent #701/2 Jay Dickens powered Huddle House, O.H.
Hendricks Sheetmetal Rocket.
Rushing took a $2,500 win at his old stomping grounds of Central Mississippi Speedway in a
MSCCS/AMP sanctioned event.
Chasing Rushing the distance and taking home a stout second place finish was Meridian's
Jim McDuffie. McDuffie, who is piloting a MasterSbilt race car for the first time of his career
also nailed a runner up finish at CMS one week prior to Saturday's 50 lapper.
It was a positive weekend for Clinton Mississippi's Scott Slay who put forth another third
place run after scoring a top three finish at Greenville Speedway on friday.
Four Corners, Mississippi ace David Breazeale drove his Voodoo Motorsports #54 to a
strong fourth place finish at CMS. The previous night Breazeale captured his first MSCCS
win of 2007 on a rain soaked Greenville Speedway.
Alabama's Justin McRee soared to one of his best MSCCS finishes ever at CMS as the young
driver scored a top five run in fifth.
The highest finishing AMP series driver was Joesph Long. The Bryant, Arkansas ace flew
from his 20th starting position and picked up a tenth place showing in his John R. Nelson
sponsored #37.
For the first time in MSCCS history the first 6 events of a season has seen no less than 6
different winners....WHO WILL BE NEXT?
MSCCS/AMP FINISH (Central Mississippi Speedway)
1. Anthony Rushing 2. Jim McDuffie 3. Scott Slay 4. David Breazeale 5. Justin McRee 6. Ricky
Rawson 7. Bub McCool 8. Chris McElhenney 9. David Ashley 10. Joesph Long 11. Dewaine
Hottinger 12. Jack Daughtry 13. Wade Byars 14. Klint Byras 15. Jon Mitchell 16. Chris Wall 17.
Tombo Callahan 18. Chad Thrash 19. Terry Wilson 20. Chad Guy 21. Harvey Tollison 22. Jamie
Dacus 23. Jeff White 24. Jimmy Cliburn
AMP It Up Tour schedules night two across the border
AMP Series Release:
Alexander, AR (April 30, 2007) - The Day Motorsports Arkansas Motorsports Professional
Series presented by American Racer or "AMP Series" has been invited once again to
compete with our neighbors to the East in another edition of the "Battle on the River". This
will set up a double date weekend with the MSCCS, night one at Greenville Speedway and
night two at Winona Speedway.
The date, May 5, 2007, AMP will travel on to Central Mississippi Speedway's 3/10 ths mile Clay
Oval in Winona, Mississippi
The date, is part of the wildly successful Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series
or MSCCS, which is ran at various tracks across the Magnolia State. The race format will be
ran under the host association rules, however, competitors may pick what tire rule they wish
to compete under.
"We feel allowing the drivers to choose between one tire rule or the other will help increase
the car count. With recent cancellations to our schedule, we wanted to give our drivers the
most opportunity to race. Greenville and Winona are about four to four and a half hours from
Little Rock; just over the border in Mississippi " said AMP Series Director Christy Hudson.
She further went on to say that she believes it will be a successful event and hopefully one
they can continue in the future.
The race is listed as a special event for amp series.
Entry fee for the Saturday night 50 lap A Main will be $100 plus an additional $20 for rental of
the required race receiver.
There will be a Dash for Cash will be for the fastest 8 qualifiers out of each group.
Sponsored by Wall to Wall Racing engines.
MSCCS & AMP Series will be awarded one provisional each.
The A-Main will be worth $2500 to the winner and will pay $300 to start. On Friday & Saturday,
the AMP series drivers will be awarded 100 "appearance" points towards season standings.
The provisional will be awarded to the series member highest in the point standings who
has not already qualified.
You can expect a strong field on hand for this one including MSCCS regulars Scott Slay, Bub
McCool, Chris Wall, Anothony Rushing, Mike Boland, and David Breazeale.
The AMP expect to field a strong contingent in the likes of Dewaine Hottinger and Jon Kirby
(ROY contender) of Russellville, Little Rock’s Terry Henson and AMP Rookie of the Year
contender Joseph Long,of Bryant, Arkansas. Nash, Tx hotshoe John "Catman" Mitchell, Kyle
Beard,Trumann, Arkansas, 13 year old Gary Scott Christian of Broken Bow, OK,also
contenders for Rookie of the Year honors & Monticello, Arkansas Stormy Derryberry
This past week at Greenville Speedway, Arkansas driver Kenneth Mitcham was involved in
an on track accident that claimed the life of this great and gentlemanly competitor. AMP
Series will provide a memory decal for all drivers who would like to remember Kenneth at
this weekends events. A moment of silence along with a performance during the parade lap
for the A-Main, AMP and MSCCS series directors & racers will honor Kenneth and his family
by performing a parade lap with a missing man formation then the four wide salute. Kenneth
surely would have been set to compete with the best in the area on both nights.
An Honored Racer
#18 Kenneth Mitcham
April, 30, 2007
We gather in honor of a lost companion,
fighting for freedoms race to the end.
Helping in faith with blessed wings,
racing now before angelic friends divine.
A heavenly track just waiting for his speed,
victories lanes lit with fine golden trophies.
Honored friendships this life he devoted,
a scorch of rubber on dirt tracks wide turns.
Not a day of darkness, but joyous light,
his race has given his wings full delight.
Bringing a peace within our hearts embrace,
a pleasure to have known this graceful soul.
Lining up now with others gone before him,
sweet glazed roads that are ever so golden.
A sweet smile upon his face, as Dale Earnhart,
shakes his hand, and says “Let’s Race“.
We will miss his wondrous passion,
as we look to see an empty place.
One day before long just remember,
that we will watch this heavenly race...
A loss our friends will feel with sadness,
as truth hits our hearts with a blunt force.
Praise God for his fire and passions burn,
for we will see him in each our own turn.
No difference in NASCAR or DIRT TRACK,
on heavens raceway of delight.
Just one large race for them all,
Standing to cheer his victory...!
In memory and dedication to Strong Arkansas, Kenneth Mitcham #18
he will be terribly missed.
AMP Series Tires
April 30, 2007
The Day Motorsport AMP Series presented by American Racer tires are located at FMS
Racing in North Little Rock, Arkansas 501-955-3880
100 AMP tires from Day Motorsports have been placed at FMS Racing in North Little Rock in
time to help the racers have access to tires before the double weekend event.
AMP will be racing this weekend with MSCCS Series at Greenville Speedway in Greenville
Mississippi - Friday night May 4th then will move with the MSCCS Series to CMS Speedway in
Winona, Mississippi Saturday night May 5th.
You can find more information on AMP Series by logging on to www.ampseries.com.
April 20, 2007
The Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer (Arkansas Motorsport
Professionals) is pleased to announce the addition of a rookie of the year program for all
rookie members on the 2007 tour.
President & owner Christy Hudson along with co director Mike McNay had discussed the
ROTY scenario, but have not been focused on a planned program for the first season until
phone's started ringing and racers started showing signs of wanting the new series to have
a rookie program. The initial thought of rookie of the year was to wait it out the first season
and head into the second season with a good solid rookie program.
"We felt that everyone's a rookie on the series the first season," Hudson said.
"This has now turned into a positive effect on the current members of the series. With so
many members to the series, we felt it was needed to assure the racers a positive feed for
jumping in and help keep the series moving along, not only for the series but for the
promoters and fans they will compete in front of each night the teams race."
The rookie program will help new racers strive to challenge themselves and set their goals
to be competitive while racing with AMP. Track promoters have opened the door for the
series with their cooperative efforts on scheduling dates. AMP wants to help the younger
late model drivers put on a good show, along with the already-knowledgeable veterans.
"If we help the promoters of this state and let the fans witness the late model racing that our
state can provide to them, we all win, businesses in Arkansas, track owners, the racers and
the largest fan base in Arkansas," said Hudson.
AMP is honored to be touring in their home state of Arkansas and look forward to visiting
with other track promoters around the edge of the state.
To be eligible for the AMP State Series a member must provide the following information by
May 15, 2007.
AMP State Series Rookie of the year for 2007 Interior and exterior package Graphic package
Compliments of William Gould Chassis & GraphicsRace On Driving Driver Development
Experience by Bill Shupe
Race Replica Die Cast by Kenny JohnsonWebsite by: Victory Lane Web Design
Hosting not included.
1 Case of AMSOIL Oil compliments of 'Ken Olive' Modern Oil.
(All prizes are not transferable)Drivers’ eligibility for the AMP rookie of the year award will
be determined by the AMP Series as follows:
Driver has not finished in the top 10 in points in ANY dirt late model series. Driver has not
won any dirt late model event. Drivers wishing to compete for the rookie of the year award
must indicate their intention by applying, in writing, to the AMP series. Letters of application
should contain the following information, as
A. Age
B. Year's of racing experience
C. Years competed in super late model division
D. List of achievements etc. E. Details of car/team for the forthcoming season;
F. Photos Application letters must be received before
(May 15th 2007) All points will be retroactive!
AMP board of directors will have final approval on eligibility based on driver's criteria. Point’
s tiebreaker for any position will revert to number of wins and if still tied, then number of
seconds, and so on until the tie is broken.
AMP State Series Inc. Would like to thank each company who have helped make this
seasons Rookie of the Year program possible.
Little Rock, AR (April 16, 2007) - The Day Motorsports Arkansas Motorsports Professional
Series presented by American Racer or "AMP Series" has been invited to a challenge of
sorts via our friends across the river. The race night is amply being dubbed as the "Battle
on the River".
The date, May 4, 2007, is part of the wildly successful Mississippi State Championship
Challenge Series or MSCCS, which is ran at various tracks across the Magnolia State. The
race format will be ran under the host association rules, however, competitors may pick
what tire rule they wish to compete under.
"We feel allowing the drivers to choose between one tire rule or the other will help increase
the car count" said AMP Series Director Christy Hudson. She further went on to say that she
believes it will be a successful event and hopefully one they can continue in the future.
Track and AMP Series officials have confirmed two additional dates as well, both July 14th
and September 22nd have been added for the 2007 tour. The July 14th date will be ran under
AMP Series format. Track owner Wesley Washington has graciously agreed to provide all
AMP contenders with use of the transponders, required by the speedway, courtesy of the
track and at no charge to the competitors.
You can expect a strong field on hand for this one including MSCCS regulars Scott Slay, Bub
McCool, Chris Wall, Anothony Rushing, Mike Boland, and David Breazeale.
The AMP will field a strong contingent in the likes of Little Rock’s Terry Henson and AMP
Rookie of the Year contender Joseph Long, Dewaine Hottinger and Jon Kirby (ROY
contender) of Russellville, Batesville’s very own John "Catman" Mitchell, Kyle Beard, and
Gary Scott Christian both also contenders for Rookie of the Year honors.
Additional information on Greenville Speedway can be found on their website at www.
greenvillespeedway.net or by contacting track owner Wesley Washington at (662) 822-7071.
For all the latest news and information about the AMP Series and its sponsors point your
browser to www.ampseries.com or by calling (501) 847-6019 or (501) 920-AMPS (2677).
April 13, 2007
64 Speedway scratches AMP it Up Tour Dates for 2007 Campaign
Alexander, AR (April 13) - The Day Motorsports Arkansas Motorsports Professional Series
presented by American Racer or "AMP Series" regrettably will have to cancel all its dates
involving the 64 Speedway in Augusta for the 2007 racing campaign.
"When the schedule was being formulated last year, track owner, Danny Harris and I agreed
on a tenative date every six weeks. Just before season started, that was trimmed back to
three race nights. When current promoter, Garland Cannon took over day-to-day operations,
it left us with a void that we will now need to fill. There are no hard feelings and we wish Mr.
Cannon and 64 Speedway the best in 2007 and beyond" commented series director Christy
Hudson.
Cannon replied with "I made a decision to pay the extra money to our regular drivers that
support us on a weekly basis. I know the AMP Late Models put on a great show, but I think I
owe it to my regular drivers to support them."
Additional information on 64 Speedway can be found on their website at www.64speedway.
net or by contacting them at 501-593-3471.
For all the latest news and information about the AMP Series and its sponsors point your
browser to www.ampseries.com or by calling (501) 847-6019 or (501) 920-AMPS (2677).
4/14/07
The AMP Series event at Beebe Speedway on April 13 and April 14th date at I-30 Speedway
have both been postponed due to inclement weather. A reschedule date is being worked on
at the moment.
April, 12, 2007
ModernOils.com agrees to “AMP” it up for the 2007 season!
Alexander, AR (April 11) - The Day Motorsports/American Racer Tire Arkansas Motorsports
Professional Series or “AMP Series” is pleased to announce another new sponsor for the
series in 2007 with the addition of Ken Olive’s ModernOils.com in Manitowoc, WI.
"ModernOils.com has some of the best lubricants and filter products available on the market
today and we couldn't be happier than to add a company like them to our growing list of
sponsors for our inaugural 2007 campaign" commented series director Christy Hudson.
ModernOils.com is an exclusive AMSOIL dealer. AMSOIL synthetic lubricants provide more
horsepower, better protection, and cooler running engines, transmissions, and rear-ends.
Combine these racing benefits with street car benefits, such as increase fuel economy and
longer oil drain intervals, and you have a winning combination. In addition to being an
exclusive AMSOIL dealer, ModernOils.com also distributes WIX and Donaldson filtration
products. WIX Racing filters are the official filters of NASCAR.
Additional information on ModernOils.com can be found on their website at www.modernoils.
com or by contacting them at (920) 860-0116.
AMP Series
April 4, 2007
Day Motor Sports 'AMP State Series' presented by American Racer Pleased to announce
Duralite Racing Wheels.
AMP is pleased to announce Duralite Race Wheels as a contingency sponsor for the 2007
racing season. Duralite will be sponsoring the racer who finishes tenth in season ending
point's three racing wheels and a beadlock.
AMP Series is excited to have Duralite Racing Wheels joining in to help the new series get
off the ground and rolling this season. "We are excited to add Shawn Brassfield and Duralite
Racing Wheels to the AMP family of sponsors" said series director Christy Hudson. "We
really feel that the new partnership from a very productive company will strengthen the AMP
Series even more as we move forward this season."Brassfield of Duralite Racing Wheels is
the first to step up and give the racers in the middle of the field some added extras with
three wheels and a beadlock going to the racer who holds the 10th place in the 2007 final
points at the series award banquet.
To be eligible for the award drivers must be a member of the AMP Series. In the event that
the 10th place finisher is not eligible the award will then it will move to the next position.
Duralite Racing Wheels strive to provide a quality product that meets or exceeds the racers
expectations and do so in a cost effective manner.Racers and Fans can notice the Duralite
Racing Wheels banner that will fly each event AMP event this season. Racers who would like
to find more information on Duralite Racing Wheels may log on to their web site www.
duralitewheels.com or visit with Mr. Brassfield at the amp series upcoming events.
You can find more information about the AMP series by logging on to www.ampseries.com
AMP Late Model Series next event 'Double Header in Central Arkansas:
April 13, 2007 Beebe Speedway www.beebespeedway.com
April 14, 2007 I-30 Speedway www.i-30speedway.com
April 9, 2007
Gary Scott Christian will be driving the Pannell Motorsport SuperDuty Boat Dock's GRT @
Beebe Speedway Friday night and Little Rock Saturday night, with the AMP Series.
Gary has been running his modified @ SWA the last 2 weeks and has had a fast car one week
ago, he was running third in the feature when mechanical problems ended the night. This
past weekend, Gary was leading the heat race by a full straight a way over Keith Craft and
Odie Green when he hit the ute tire ending his night.
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Terry Pannell of Pannell Motorsports
SuperDuty Boat Docks
MRW Wheels
Bilstein Shocks
H & K Racing Team
Hottinger Victorious at Riverside
4-9-07
Russellville, AR
The H & K Racing Team of Dewaine Hottinger and Jon Kirby headed out to the Batesville
Speedway on Friday to race with the SUPR late model series.
Despite the frigid temperatures, a good field of 33 cars turned out for the event. The night
didn't start to well for Kirby, as he was spun out in his heat and suffered cosmetic damage to
the right rear of the car. Unfortunately, Jon was unable to get back to the front in his heat
race. The "B" feature showed some promise as Jon started from the rear and made his way
up to 4th, with a really fast hot rod. But, the laps wound down too soon, and Kirby was
unable to qualify for the main event.
Although unable to make the event, Kirby made great gains with his car and ended the night
on a solid note.
Hottinger appeared to just have an average car in his heat, starting 5th, and falling back to
6th. But on the last lap, he edged passed Dane Dacus from Memphis to take the 4th spot.
Though not very spectacular, the effort was just enough to earn Hottinger a 16th starting
position in the "A" Feature. The team viewed this as an opportunity to try a few things with
their setup. The beginning of the race was a little shaky, as Dewaine fell back a few spots.
But, as the tires heated up, he was able to make his way back around a few cars and finish in
the 15th position.
The Team was scheduled to race with the SUPR series again on Saturday night, but the race
was cancelled due to the arctic air. So, while Jon Kirby elected to make the trip back to
Russellville, Hottinger and gang decided to ease over to the Riverside Speedway in Wes t
Memphis, with Dewaine having never seen the track. At the end of the night, it would prove
to have been a good decison.
With slick and slimy track conditions, Dewaine started from the pole in his heat race,
finishing second to Dean Carpenter from Mississippi. However, the track officials found
Carpenter to be illegal in post race inspection. This handed the heat win over to Hottinger,
and landed him a pole starting position in the feature race.
The feature race went very well for Dewaine, as he led all 20 laps with a straightaway lead at
one point. Despite the efforts and front nose of Johnny Lancaster, and the late outside
charge from Jamie Dacus, Hottinger was able to hold on for the victory. The win is Dewaine's
first of the year.
The H & K Racing Team will be back in action next weekend with the AMP series at the
Bebee Speedway on Friday, and I-30 Speedway on Saturday.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Camel 1 Racing crew for their support
over the weekend.
H & K Racing would like to thank all their sponsors for the 2007 season: Doug's Electrical
Service, Inc. - Kirby Specialties, Inc. - Remax First Realtors - Tobacco Town, Inc. - Keathley
Patterson Electric Supply - Hott Specialties, Inc. - Bill Frye Motorsports
- powered by: Hatfield Racing Engines & Kuntz & Company
4/2/07 Contingency Connection oval tracks for 2007:
1. 141 SPEEDWAY- Maribel, WI
2. ADIRONDACK INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY- New Bremen, NY
3. AMP STATE SERIES- Alexander, Arkansas
4. ANDERSON SPEEDWAY- Anderson, IN
5. BELLE CLAIR SPEEDWAY- Belleville, IL
6. BOONE SPEEDWAY - Waukee, IA (Des Moines)
7. BOYD RACEWAY – Boyd, Texas
8. BLUEGRASS SPEEDWAY- Danville, KY (Louisville, Lexington)
9. CENTRE for SPEED- Canada
10. CHATAHOOCHIE VALLEY Motor Speedway- Dothan, AL
11. COASTAL PLAINS RACEWAY- Jacksonville, NC
12. COLORADO LATE MODEL ASSOC -(CLMA)- Colorado
13. DIRT TRUCK RACING ASSOC(DTRA)- IA
14. HUNTSVILLE SPEEDWAY- Huntsville, AL
15. I-55 Speedway(Kenny Schrader’s) - MO
16. IURL- Indy United Racing League
17. MACON SPEEDWAY- Macon, IL
18. MID AMERICA SPEEDWAY- Independence, KS
19. MOLAR RACEWAY PARK- OHIO
20. MONTICELLO SPEEDWAY- Monticello, AR
21. MOTOR MILE SPEEDWAY- Radford, VA
22. MUSIC CITY MOTORPLEX- Nashville, TN
23. NEW SMYRNA- New Smyrna, FL (Daytona)
24. NORTH ALABAMA SPEEDWAY- Rogersville, AL
25. NORTHERN ALL STARS(UMP)- Oakwood, IL
26. ORANGE COUNTY SPEEDWAY-Rougemont, NC
27. PADUCAH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY(Dale Jr’s)- Paducah, KY
28. PLYMOUTH SPEEDWAY- Plymouth, IN
29. RATTLESNAKE RACEWAY- Fallon, NV
30. RIVER CITIES SPEEDWAY- Grand Forks, MN
31. SOUTH BEND MOTOR SPEEDWAY- South Bend, IN
32. SOUTH WEST DIRT RACING ASSOC- Glendale, AZ
33. THE BULL RING AT LAS VEGAS- Las Vegas, NV
34. TOMAHAWK SPEEDWAY- Sioux Falls, SD
35. UARA Stars Late Model Series-Southeast US
36. United States Super Truck Series Northern Division(USST)-Midwest
37. United States Super Truck Series Southern Division (USST)-Midwest
38. VERMILLION COUNTY RACEWAY PARK- Oakwood, IL
39. VOLUNTEER SPEEDWAY- Bulls Gap, TN
40. WEST COAST PRO TRUCK SERIES- Rancho Cucamonga, CA
41. WOLF PACK CHALLENGE- Clay City, TN
*DIRT *PAVED
Team GRT sweetens the pot for AMP top qualifiers
March 29, 2007
By: Jason King
With the numerous contingency awards already in place for the popular AMP late model
series, GRT founder Joe Garrison has also made grabbing the top qualifying spot for a Day
Motor Sports AMP feature worth $100 more to the lucky racers who win opening heats
throughout the 2007 season.
Team GRT will be sponsoring the Top Qualifier Award for all AMP events in 2007, with a $100
gift certificate good for any service or product carried at the manufacturer’s headquarters in
Greenbrier, Arkansas.
There is not a serious late model fan in existence that has not heard of GRT, a company
whose chassis are driven all over the country, including the nation’s premier late model
series. Senoia, Georgia driver Clint Smith is currently the points leader of the Dirt 360
series, racing against some of the most successful drivers in late model history.
Team GRT is more than just a manufacturer, carrying everything from tear-offs to shocks.
Garrison believes that AMP is not just good for racers and fans across the state, but to his
company and stable of racers as well.
“I think it’s great,” Garrison told AMP. “It is something that this state has needed for a while,
that’s for sure. Nobody else seemed willing to step up and start something, so we are proud
to be on board with the AMP series. Another reason for us is to help our GRT customers to
ensure their continued success.”
AMP series director Christy Hudson says Garrison’s help goes far beyond a top-qualifier
sponsorship. In fact, he was one of the first persons contacted by Ms. Hudson when she
started putting the series together last fall.
“Mr. Garrison has been a great help over the past six months,” Hudson said. “His
knowledge of the sport has been very helpful with the forming of this series. I am not only
excited to have the support of Team GRT, but also the drivers that participate in this series.
There’s no doubt that this raises the scale for our shows.”
GRT had the strongest showing of all builders in the AMP debut at Crawford County
Speedway. Eight of the total 18 entries piloted a GRT chassis, with drivers Will Vaught, Jon
Mitchell, Dewaine Hottinger, Joe Long and Jon Kirby completing a Team GRT sweep of the
top-five finishers.
For more information about GRT chassis and services, please visit their Website at www.
teamgrt.com .
AMP Series next events 'Double Header in Central Arkansas' April 13th &14th then move to
Augusta, Arkansas 64 Speedway April 21st.
April 13th Beebe Speedway www.beebespeedway.com
April 14th I-30 Speedway www.i-30speedway.com
April 21st 64 Speedway www.64speedway.com
Please visit the AMP Website at http://ampseries.com
Day Motorsport AMP Series presented by American Racer
'April Travel Report'
Alexander, Ark
March 29, 2007
The 2007 racing season has kicked up for the new AMP State Series March, 10th AMP Series
visited; Alma, Arkansas's Crawford County Speedway. With the first night sure to be a
success as the amp series rolled into town striking up attention that pulled National Media
to cover racers who set out to race the first event of the AMP State Series. With AMP kicking
in headlines across the Nation the new series springs into action in the State of Arkansas
and welcome all racers and fans to roll with AMP State Series in 2007
AMP Sets Double Header in Central Arkansas starting off at Beebe Arkansas and ending at
the series home track I-30 Speedway in Little Rock Arkansas.
'April 13, 2007'
AMP State Series is geared to heat up action at Beebe Speedway with track promoter Kenny
Morden.
Beebe Speedway has been in operation since 1982 and has had a few different promoters
but it’s a place that is sure to be felt as home with Kenny Morden himself as a past late
model racer. Morden as well will help the first season with amp by giving the late model
racers three nights on the track surface of Beebe Speedway during 2007 and with the
season end points fund/award banquet along with sponsorship during the season. Beebe
Speedway is the home of past fellow racer 'Scrapp Fox Memorial'.
On the race card with the AMP Series, Mini Stock Shoot Out, Mini Sprints, Modified. Economy
Modified, Hobby Stock, Factory Stock.
www.beebespeedway.com
'April 14, 2007'
AMP State Series will visit the series home track & promoters Joe & Tracey Clay 1/4 mile
Historical I-30 Speedway in Little Rock Arkansas. I-30 Speedway is in the 20th year of
operation under the Clay family.
I-30 Speedway is the home of the Little Rock, 'Short Track Nationals', 'Topless Modified
Nationals', 'Street Stock Nationals', 'Hobby Stock Nationals' along with 2007 being the second
season set for the '600cc Nationals'.
On the race card with the AMP Series, Sprint, IMCA Modified, Super Stock.
www.i-30speedway.com
'April 21, 2007'
AMP State Series will visit Augusta, Arkansas 64 Speedway. Promoter Garland Cannon.
Racers will surround the banks of the 3/8th mile speed plant. 64 Speedway is home of the
'Matt Sturch Memorial' and the 'Topless Economy Modified'. Record speeds were
documented in 2006 with Series member Jeff Moss that will pilot the J2 late model. Two
events are listed on the schedule for later this season at the speed plant.
On the race card with the AMP Series, 305 Sprints, Modified, Economy Modified, Hobby,
Street Stock & Factory Stocks.
www.64speedway.com
3/26/07
Larry Shaw rewards ‘hard chargers’ in AMP events
The Day Motor Sports AMP Super Late Model Series is happy to have Larry Shaw Race Cars
as a sponsor for the hard charger award at all AMP events this season. The Batesville-based
chassis manufacturer and their involvement with Arkansas’ newest late model racing series
further expands the company’s already stellar legacy in racing across the state.
The first hard charger award didn’t wind up too far from home, with Billy Moyer Jr. claiming
the award during the season debut at Crawford County Speedway in early March. Moyer Jr.
started 15th on the grid of 18 cars, but fought his way to a solid sixth-place finish by race’s
end. Moyer will be presented the award at the next AMP event in Beebe on April 13.
The award for hard charger gives a $100 gift certificate from Larry Shaw to the driver that
advances the most positions from their original starting spot. AMP series co director Mike
McNay says support with contingency awards assures better payout throughout the field.
"Shaw racing really stepped up to the plate for us," McNay said. "Awards like hard charger
are a great benefit to racers, so that it is not just the winner of the race that is being
recognized for a strong performance. That’s not to mention the prize that will help them with
their racing endeavors."
Harrisburg’s Charlie Cole and Justin Brawner from Wynne represented Shaw at the series
opener at CCS with Shaw chassis. Cole had to start dead last in 18th after trouble in the
heats, but worked his way up to a 13th place finish.
You can catch Cole, Brawner, and other up-and-coming drivers, along with seasoned late
model veterans at Beebe Speedway on April 13 and the following night at I-30 Speedway for
the next two Day Motor Sports AMP Late Model Series presented by American Racer tires.
3-22-2007
By: Luke Matheson-Victory Lane Web Designs
"Fast" Eddie Provence Joins Day Motorsports AMP Late Model Series
The Day Motorsports AMP Series Presented by American Racer is proud to announce it's
latest member, Late Model Veteran "Fast" Eddie Provence. Eddie has several years racing
experience behind the wheel of a late model as well as being I-30 Speedway's Track
Champion in 1999 in the Late Model class, as well as four other championships in various
classifications.
Eddie has experience racing in Hobby Stock, Street Stock, IMCA Modified, Limited Late
Model, SUPR Late Model, Sprint Car, Southern All Star Late Model, Romco Late Model,
Nascar All Pro, and the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series.
Eddie is very excited about getting behind the wheel of a Late Model again after nearly a
years absence since his last time behind the wheel. He is currently racing in the IMCA
Modified division around Central Arkansas.
Eddie is sponsored by Provence Sign and Neon, WWW.DECALEXPERT.COM, Crawford County
Speedway, GC Computer Services, and Victory Lane Web Designs.
To find out more about "Fast" Eddie, you can visit his website at www.provencemotorsports.
com
3-20-07
The Day Motor Sport AMP State Series presented by American Racer set to host a double
header in Central, Arkansas, April 13 & April 14.
The AMP Super Late Model Series is set for their second and third event of the 2007 season.
AMP Super Late Model Series started up tour March 10th at Crawford County Speedway with
the winner Will Vaught from Seneca Mo, taking home the inaugural season opener.
The second leg of the AMP series is set to invade Beebe Speedway Friday night April 13th
then move to Little Rock, Arkansas I-30 Speedway Saturday night April 14th.
The new AMP State Series Title Sponsor Days Motor Sports will be on hand to witness
history being made in the State of Arkansas.
The AMP Super Late Model Series is set to roll into Beebe Speedway April 13th. This race
will set the second night of racing for the AMP Late Model Series. Teams from Arkansas and
surrounding States will battle it out for the 20 starting positions.
At any time during 2007 expect to witness members of the AMP series from all areas around
the State:
Gary Scott Christian, Clay Fisher,, Mark Shaw, Kyle Beard, Keith Craft, Larry Potter, Dewaine
Hottinger, Jon Kirby, Dennis Adams, Shawn Bleese, Joe Long, Terry Henson, Charlie Cole,
Justin Brawner, Jeff Moss, Jerome Roberson, Bobby Carr, Derek Carr, Robert Lovette, Blake
Burns, James Crocker, Jon Mitchell, Jeff Glisson, Chris Hawkins, Billy Moyer Jr, Andy
Hockenhull, Dave Dunn, Stormy Derryberry, Phillip Herndon, Shane Diamant.
This will be the first time late models have been on Beebe Speedway grounds racing in
more then a decade.
On the race card with the AMP State Series, Beebe Speedway Mini Stock Shoot out, Mini
Sprints, Emods, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks. Racers want to be sure to be on hand early for
parking.
Beebe Speedway will provide the total purse of $8650.00 for the main event with the winner
taking home $1500.00. Starters of the 30 lap feature receive $200.00. Non qualifiers will
receive $37.50. AMP Series will be brought to you in part with Becky Bolding of Buddy York
Bail Bonds.
The AMP drivers will take their American Racer tires off the gumbo of Beebe and onto the
clay of Historical I-30 Speedway on the following night, with another night of racing action.
AMP will be brought to you in part with event sponsor, Ken Wagner of Momar Chemicals of
Conway Arkansas. Momar Chemicals will provide "The Official Hand Sanitizer" of the AMP
Series and 1st - 3rd place trophies.
I-30 Speedway will provide the total purse of $8650.00 for the main event with the winner
taking home $1500.00. Starters of the 30 lap feature receive $200.00, Non qualifiers will
receive $37.50.
On the race card with the AMP State Series is the Sprints, IMCA Modified, Super Stocks.
The racing will be close on the two quarter-mile tracks, providing exciting racing action from
the heat races through the 30-lap feature event each night. Racing at Beebe Speedway
begins at 8 pm, and action at I-30 will begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday.
Larry Shaw Racing will provide the hard charge certificate award for the sum of $100.00 to
the racer who advances the most during the evening.
All late model racers are welcome to join in with AMP State Series for the weekend events.
Please view rules at www.ampseries.com
AMP Series has had phenomenal growth since the series first started forming in Arkansas
the end of October of 2006. Series office has been receiving calls about the new AMP Series
from many racers all over Arkansas, and from 8 states, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee. The new series has attracted
National media attention and has landed many headlines in net sports media across the
country.
Entry fee for AMP members is only $75.00 per non special event . Non-members' entry fee
will be $100.00 per non special event. AMP memberships can be purchased at the website at
www.ampseries.com or by calling (501) 847-6019.
3/15/07
For Immediate Release:
Day Motor Sports AMP drivers headed to central Arkansas
Now that they have a wildly successful debut at CCS under their belts, the stars of the Day
Motor Sports AMP Late Models presented by American Racer will invade Beebe Speedway
on Friday, April 13 and I-30 Speedway on Saturday, April 14 for back-to-back short track
racing on two of the state’s most legendary bullrings.
The Beebe date will be the second leg of the AMP tour, and will be the first late model racing
seen at the one-quarter mile White County track in over a decade. Several talented in-state
drivers are expected to be on hand, including North Little Rock’s Terry Henson, Kyle Beard
from Trumann, Joe Long of Bryant, Harrisburg drivers Charlie Cole and Jeff Moss, along with
Gary Scott Christian out of Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
The AMP drivers will take their American Racer tires off the gumbo of Beebe and onto the
clay of I-30 on the following night, with another $1,500 winner’s purse and event
sponsorship from Momar Chemicals and Becky Bolding Bail Bonds.
Along with the drivers listed for the Beebe date, regional drivers such as Russellville’s Jon
Kirby and Dewaine Hottinger, Jon Mitchell of Greenbrier, Billy Moyer Jr. out of Batesville
and Stormy Derryberry of Monticello.
AMP will return to Arkansas most centrally-located track later this year with two weekends of
challenge series racing with the stars of the O’Reilly SUPR series based out of Louisiana.
The racing will be close on the two quarter-mile tracks, providing exciting racing action from
the heat races through the 30-lap feature event each night. Racing at Beebe Speedway
begins at 8 pm, and action at I-30 will begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday. For more information
about Beebe Speedway, please visit their Website at www.beebespeedway.com and you find
out more about I-30 at www.i-30speedway.com
March 11 2007
Luke Matheson-Victory Lane Web Designs
Will Vaught Wins Inaugural AMP State Series Race
The Day Motorsports AMP State Series Presented By American Racer had their inaugural
race on Saturday March 10 at Crawford Country Speedway in Van Buren Arkansas.
With the stands full of a record crowd anticipating Late Model Action, the night started off
with Kyle Beard winning the very first heat race in AMP Series history. Jon Mitchell then
powered his way to the front to win heat number two followed by John Kirby leading the way
in heat number three.
The Feature race started with Pomp and Circumstance when all of the 18 drivers pulled onto
the front stretch of the 3/8 mile track and got out of their cars to be introduced by series
announcer Jason King.
After the introductions the drivers were then instructed by flagman William Essex to go 4
wide for a one lap salute to the fans. Once all of the cars got lined back out, William dropped
the green flag where pole sitter Will Vaught dominated from lap one all the way to the finish
in the 30 lap feature.
The Hard Charger award provided by Larry Shaw Racing goes to Billy Moyer Jr.
AMP Series owner Christy Hudson was very excited to see the night go so well and would
like to thank all of the drivers, crews, fans, and Crawford County Speedway for helping the
inaugural Day Motorsports AMP State Series Presented by American Racer race be such a
success. Special thanks to Scott McAdoo of American Racer, Wayne Harris of Day
Motorsports, Tommy Robinson of TR Robinson Trucking, Phill Bowden of Race On Driving
Experiance, Phillip Herndon of Herndon Motorsports, all Media Outlets who showed up and
especially the track owners and staff at Crawford County Speedway.
The next AMP State Series event will be April 13th at Beebe Speedway in Beebe Arkansas
followed the very next night at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock Arkansas. We invite all Late
Model racers, teams and fans to join us those two nights for another exciting show!!!
Will Vaught #1
Jon Mitchell #5
Dewayne Hottinger #65
Joseph Long #37
John Kirby #11
Billy Moyer Jr #21Jr
Chris Hawkins #99.7
Gary Scott Christian #58X
Jeff Moss #J2
Terry Henson #U2
Kyle Beard #86
Jeff Glisson #12
Charlie Cole #2
Stormi Derryberry #311
Clay Fisher #99
Andy Hockenhull #95H
Justin Brawner #57
Phillip Herndon #27
2007 Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American
Racer, would like to thank our sponsors:
Momar Chemicals -"The Official Hand Sanitizer" of the AMP Series.
Race World Graphics -"The Official Graphics" of the AMP Series.
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA,
Kenny Morden Racing Products, Keith Craft Inc, Schoenfeld Headers,
Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection,CMS Racing,
Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics,
Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Morris
Trailer & Equipment, Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus,
Luvracin.com Victory Lane Web Design, Race Replicas Custom Die Cast,
Gould Chassis & Graphics, Pro Signs & Graphics, CMS Racing
Race Replica partners with AMP State Series
3-7-2007
Race Replica's (Die Cast)
Custom Built by Kenny Johnson
Race Replica's-die cast racecars for all forms of Motorsports has partnered with AMP as a
contingency sponsor to the year ends awards banquet with a rookie of the year & points
champion die cast of their personal racecars. First through tenth place will receive an
"official" 2007 AMP diecast along with one being presented to the winner of each
independent AMP race through out the 2007 race season.
Race Replicas specializes in producing 1:24 scale authentic die-cast dirt Late Model,
IMCA/UMP Modified, asphalt Late Model, Super/Pro Truck, Sprint Car, dually trucks with
enclosed trailer, and tractor and trailer haulers.
Kenny Johnson, of Conway, S.C., began Race Replicas in 1975 by building exact racecar
models for racers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Prior to the time die-cast
racecars were produced, Johnson was noted for his expertise in assembling model car kit
race cars. His craftsmanship in painting, decaling and turning out the detailed finished
product have made Race Replicas die-cast cars a must-have item by racers and race teams
all around the country. A Race Replicas die-cast car brings a smile to the faces of all that see
Johnson's handiwork.
Over the years, Johnson has produced model cars for racers at Hickory (N.C.) Motor
Speedway, Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Speedway, Greenville-Pickens (S.C.) Speedway, Volunteer
(Tenn.) Speedway, Caraway (N.C.) Speedway, Orange County (N.C.) Speedway, Florence (S.C.)
Speedway, Columbus (Miss.) Speedway, North Alabama Speedway, Summerville (S.C.)
Speedway, Oglethorpe (Ga.) Raceway Park, Fayetteville (N.C.) Speedway, Cherokee (S.C.)
Speedway, Southern National (N.C.) Speedway, Tri-County (N.C.) Speedway, and many other
tracks around the South.
Kenny Johnson produced the first-ever-authorized die-cast asphalt Late Models for Dale
Earnhardt Jr. when he raced weekly at Myrtle Beach Speedway during the '90s. Johnson also
builds Sprint Cars for World of Outlaws "Mean 15" racer Jason Meyers, from Clovis, Calif.,
and Bixby, Okla.'s Shane Stewart. Also USCS Sprint Cars for Jonesborough, Tenn.'s
"Hammerin' " Hank Hall.
Dirt Late Models for Vic "The Thrill" Hill of Morristown, Tenn., the 1997, ’98, 2000 and ’05
Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion. 2004 Volunteer Speedway Super Late
Model champion Rick Norris of Kingsport, Tenn., Herman Goddard of Knoxville, Tenn., 1999
Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion Dale Ball of Johnson City, Tenn., 2001
Volunteer Speedway Super Late Model champion Kerry Jones of Bristol, Tenn., EcoQuest
International President/CEO Michael Jackson of Greeneville, Tenn., Greg Burchett of Church
Hill, Tenn., Allen Champ of Morristown, Tenn., Mike Boland of Cuba, Ala., Eddie and Rick
Rickman of Columbus, Miss., along with SUPR series drivers Doug Ingalls of Longview,
Texas and David Ashley Jr. of Zachary, La.. Others include Johnny Stokes of Columbus,
Miss., Chris "The Intimagator" Wall of Holden, La., Steve "The Pontotoc Pirate" Russell of
Pontotoc, Miss., MARS series drivers Brad Looney of Republic, Mo., Jason Bodenhamer of
Green Ridge, Mo., and Joey Mack of Benton, Mo., James "The Wild Child" Dean of Chunky,
Miss., Jay Dickens of Aberdeen, Miss., Marty Hardy of Jackson, Miss., Western Dirt Series
drivers John Silva of Rohnert Park, Calif., William Pearson of Reno, Nev., plus many more.
Official track/event cars for Volunteer (Tenn.) Speedway, East Alabama Motor Speedway
(National 100), and Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway. Along with cars for the Northern Allstar
Late Model Series.
Asphalt Late Models and Super Trucks for Robert Powell of Moncks Corner, S.C., Charlie
Powell III of Summerville, S.C., Jody Lavender of Hartsville, S.C., Jason York of Burlington, N.
C., Jason Sarvis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Robbie Zampa of Napa, Calif., Scott Russell of
Charlotte, N.C., Sean Graham of Charleston, S.C., Jake Williamson of Raleigh, N.C., Andrew
Nylaan of Hudsonville, Mich., Jason Calhoun of Marion, S.C., Rick Ruzbarsky of Byron, Calif.,
Steve Loftin of Thomasville, N.C., Charlie Chinners of Ridgeville, S.C., Nathan Bagwell of
Greenville, S.C., Clay Thomas of Rockingham, N.C., Michael Elliott of Mullins, S.C., plus many
more.
Regarding ordering Race Replicas die-cast cars for your racing team, contact Kenny
Johnson at 114 Hampton Ridge Road, Conway, S.C. 29527 Phone: 843-397-7266 or e-mail him
at johnsonk@sccoast.net.
3-2-07
Jason King
The Day Motor Sports AMP late model series presented by American Racer is pleased to
announce "Ken Wagner of Momar Chemicals" as event sponsor for the April 14 show at I-30
Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas along with being the "Official Hand Sanitizer of the AMP
Series" and contrubitor to the season ending points fund awards banquet..
'We are proud to have "Momar Chemicals as our Official Hand Sanitizer" for AMP Series 'said
series founder Christy Hudson. We wanted a non-flammable hand sanitizer that can be used
around pit equipment and would not cause damage to skin.
Its obviously visible that racing will bring dirt and grime to each person a racer has contact
with on race days. We want to help racers kill germs that are endured from racing habits and
help keep them all healthy with a hand sanitizer that has been proven to a success. Momar
Chemicals has a natural fit with the AMP series and we are proud to have them and we look
forward to a long relationship with them.'
Momar supplies everything from water treatments to mosquito repellents to industries in
over 600 countries. In all, Momar has over 3,000 products, including the popular LuBest
brand gear lubricant.
“My job is to solve your problems,” says Ken Wagner, regional vice-president of sales for
Momar. “We want to give you a better product at a better price. If there is something you
need that you currently cannot find, we may be able to solve it by creating a new product.”
Development is part of the Momar creed. The company is designed towards developing
products for customers that have been discovered by filling the void of an oil or cleaner
that didn’t exist in the specific state needed.
Wagner is no stranger to dirt track racing. He grew up working in the concession stand at 34
raceways in Burlington, Iowa starting at the age of 15. Wagner says the upcoming AMP
events will be a good way for him to return to the world of local racing, something he has
not been able to do in almost two decades.
The relationship between AMP and Momar started with series founder Christy Hudson’s
search for a safe hand sanitizer for AMP drivers. Wagner had the answer with 99+, a non-
alcoholic, non-flammable hand sanitizer that can be used around pit equipment without the
worry of a hazardous situation. AMP has since enlisted 99+ as the official hand sanitizer of
the series.
Wagner says he looks forward to talking to the AMP driver at the show on April 14, and
welcomes any feedback to current or possible future Momar products. You can view the list
of quality products from Momar at their website, www.momar.com , and also be sure to visit
the AMP website at www.ampseries.com .
2/26/07
Here's a link to the recent Dirt Nation radio interview with the AMP Series. Please give it a
couple of minutes to load (depending on your connection speed):
http://odeo.com/show/9194453/4/download/DayMotorSportsAMPSeries.mp3
2-26-27
Jason King
With the launch of the Day Motor Sports AMP Late Model Series at Crawford
County Speedway on March 10, a new era for late model racing will begin in
the state of Arkansas. Along with drivers and fans, the men behind the title
sponsorship will be on hand to witness local racing history being made.
American Racer Tire Engineer, Scott McAdoo and Day Motor Sports' General
Manager, Wayne Harris will both be at the series opener at CCS, and will
both bring a long tradition of racing excellence to represent with them.
Day Motor Sports is one of the country's leading distributors of racing
products and parts, from factory stocks to late models. The partnership with
the AMP Series will allow Day to further promote its ever-growing list of
late model accessories to drivers and builders.
"We are designed to offer our customers one-stop shopping," Harris said. "We
want help the driver build his or her car from the ground up. Our
relationship with AMP will help us utilize distribution of our late model
products, as well as expand that product offering."
American Racer tires started out as the McCreary Tire and Rubber Company in
1915 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The McCreary Tire Company built a long
reputation for quality American workmanship as it grew into a provider of
premium products for commodity type bias ply passenger, light truck and
medium truck tires for the automotive aftermarket.
As the company and the country grew, its specializations changed and,
fittingly enough, so did its name. In 1992 it took on the name Specialty
Tires of America and, in 1994 the American Racer name was introduced to
market the wide variety of quality racing tires produced in the McCreary
tradition of excellence. Today, American Racer Tires from Race Tires America
are fast becoming the choice for racers all across America.
Harris' plan is to attend at least four AMP events this season, with
emphasis on making contact with every driver on the series tour. Along with
feedback on the American Racer tire, Harris also wants to help the drivers
with any suggestions they may have in expanding the product offering
available from Day Motor Sports.
The company was founded by in 1971, and purchased by Dan Hamilton in 2000,
giving Day Motor Sports over 36 years of experience in the racing industry.
"We buy products in large volumes allowing us to offer quality products at
reasonable prices to our customer base," Harris explained. "Most of our
staff is currently or has been involved with racing at some point in their
lives. This gives us the ability to put ourselves in the racer's position,
and help them to determine what they need for their application. I guess it
would be fair to say that we are racers working for racers."
For more information about Day Motor Sports, or the series debut at CCS on
March 10, please visit our website at www.ampseries.com.
2-23-2007
Donna Jones
Mabelvale Arkansas
AMP welcomes Crocker Motor Sports Team
Look for the Chevron Blue #95 GRT Latemodel powered by Triple R Performance Engine to
be taking the tracks during the 2007 season. The car will be piloted by Ronnie Jackson and
Jamie Elam.
Team owner, Mike Crocker had been involved in racing about 7 years. He started out
helping Jackson and Elam has been a big help to him working on cars. “Ronnie, a veteran
driver of 12 years, will be the main driver with Jamie who has been in late models 7 years
backing him up.”
When asked how long his involvement in the sport has been. “We are looking at the 3rd
year of the Crocker Motor Sports team. We really have not got to race much the first 2 years
but this year hopefully will be different. Crocker said “I feel that AMP will be good beginner
series for a lot of drivers. There are several out there testing the waters and this gives
them a place they can race.”
Columbus Speedway was his track of choice when asked if he preferred any and why. The
track prep done there is fantastic. It’s a great surface for the driver to race on.
Crocker Motor Sports is sponsored by Archer Automotive, Pat Clay Construction, ReMax
Realty in Herando Mississippi, Elam Race Cars, Coleman’s Pit & Grill B-B-Q, Jackson Iron
Works, Crocker Fencing, Lydia’s Graphics and Victory Lane Web Designs.
Good Luck in 2007 Team!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
2/23/07
Schaffer Racing Oil comes to the AMP Series and brings a case of Schaffer Racing Oil to be
presented to the lucky winner of the second membership drive ending 2-25-07.
The first membership drive of AMP Series, came together with the support of a local
Arkansas Snap On Tool dealer; Mike McNay of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
McNay took the lead in first membership drive to help bring drivers to the AMP Series,
presenting a new Snap on Tool Jacket to winner. McNay presented the Snap on Tool jacket
to Charlie Cole of Harrisburg, Arkansas. Cole will pilot the #2 Dirt Late Model in the series
during 2007. The series will travel throughout the State of Arkansas starting March 10th at
Crawford County Speedway, in Alma, Arkansas.
AMP Series is proud to have Schaffer Racing Oil, onboard helping members, as they bring
the oil that many racers will be using this season. Last date to get your membership in for
this case of Schaffer Racing Oil will be 2-25-07.
Membership may be paid through www.ampseries.com using paypal, credit card or send
check - money order to:
AMP State Series Inc.
2013 Pamelaway
Alexander, Arkansas
2-23-2007
Donna Jones
Mabelvale Arkansas
AMP welcomes Crocker Motor Sports Team
Look for the Chevron Blue #95 GRT Latemodel powered by Triple R Performance Engine to
be taking the tracks during the 2007 season. The car will be piloted by Ronnie Jackson and
Jamie Elem.
Team owner, Mike Crocker had been involved in racing about 7 years. He started out
helping Jackson and Elem has been a big help to him working on cars. Ronnie, a veteran
driver of 12 years, will be the main driver with Jamie who has been in late models 7 years
backing him up.
When asked how long his involvement in the sport has been. We are looking at the 3rd year
of the Crocker Motor Sports team. We really have not got to race much the first 2 years but
this year hopefully will be different. Crocker said feel that AMP will be good beginner series
for a lot of drivers. There are several out there testing the waters and this gives them a
place they can race.
Columbus Speedway was his track of choice when asked if he preferred any and why. The
track prep done there is fantastic. It's a great surface for the driver to race on.
Crocker Motor Sports is sponsored by Archer Automotive, Pat Clay Construction, ReMax
Realty in Fernando Mississippi, Elem Race Cars, Colemans Pit & Grill B-B-Q, Jackson Iron
Works, Crocker Fencing, Lydias Graphics and Victory Lane Web Designs.
Good Luck in 2007 Team!
Jeff Moss Joins AMP Series
February 2-18-2007
Jeff Moss of Harrisburg, AR is added to the growing numbers of the Arkansas Motorsports
Series. In 1987 Moss entered the world of dirt track racing as driver and owner. Twenty
years later in the yellow, red and purple Mastersbilt by Moyer, Marion Performance Chevy
Monte Carlo, Moss can be found on race night kicking up dust with the boys.
In his twenty years of racing, Moss has won many track championships at various tracks and
raced in several states. He started in street stock and has raced everything in between
including Crate Late Models and Super Late Models. Some of his best memories are racing
at Dyersburg, Tn and Caurutherville, MO with the late Rick Barkley and Randy Sellers.
Jeff and Ginger have been married for 17 years and have 3 children; Cameron, Caleb and
Chloe,
and they are his biggest supporters! Expressing thanks to his family including Mom & Dad,
but first and foremost he gives thanks to God. :"Without Him I can’t do anything, He has
given me the ability to drive, I don’t deserve anything but have been blessed with
everthing," said Moss.
Moss stated, "My goals are to do the best I can every time I hit the track. I think the AMP
Series will help the local Late-Model drivers. I think it will help the sport over all in Arkansas
as well as the businesses.
Late Models are the desire of Jeff’s heart. The speed along with the outlaw type of style
and unlimited HP has kept him racing over the years.
Good Luck to you Jeff in 2007!!!
2-21-2007
Donna Jones
Mabelvale, Arkansas
Terry Henson joins AMP Series
Growing up spending much of his time watching his father drag race in Blytheville Arkansas,
The Henson family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas. After stating "I want a car, his mother
heard him and his racing career was born". His parents were 100% supportive of his desire.
A very young Henson put it to work on the grounds of I-30 Speedway in a pure stock 27 years
ago. It wasn't long until he decided that he wanted to jump in to the action that he witnessed
coming from the late model class, looking for more thrill and speed, Henson decided that he
wanted to try the excitement.
Working as a Master Plumber by the week, Henson can be found roaring to life in his red
and yellow, H & N Racing Team #U2 GRT/Rocket powered by Lanny's Flow Service on Friday
or Saturday nights. His home tracks are Riverside, I-30 and Beebe Speedway. Excited about
the newly formed AMP State series, Henson said, "It will let us race closer to home, cutting
out some time restraints hopefully. It's a win / win situation for a low budget driver that
wants to race as much as possible."
Henson's had his fair share of excitement in his racing career, spending time on the road
with the MARS and SUPR series and has visited many tracks in Arkansas and surrounding
states. He has traveled to many events that were taking place at tracks such as, but not
limited to Riverside and Monticello Speedway. His favorite tracks are Riverside and were he
found a warping speed around the track at Tunica Speedway. Highlights of his racing career
are winning point championship at Mt. Ida Speedway in 1994 & his inaugural season with
MARS he placed 8th in overall points and was awarded "Most Improved Driver" of the series.
Henson wants to extend special thanks to his wife / pit crew member, Nita. "Without her I
could not do this, it would not be possible," said Henson. Also his family / pit crew chief and
son-in-law, Mark and Amber Stewart. He also wishes to thank Johnny Nelson and Tammy &
Mike Grimes. His biggest supporter may be Baby Emma, his granddaughter until July when
Baby Hayden arrives. John R. Nelson, Inc., The Bath Shoppe, Tanglewood Plumbing and
Lanny's Flow Service sponsor him.
AMP would like to thank our wonderful 2007 partners:
Day Motor Sports, American Racer, Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny
Morden Racing Products, Keith Craft Inc, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience,
Contingency Connection, Behind the Wheel, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision
Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Behind the Wheel, Crown CD
Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus, Luvracin.com, Race Replica Custom Die Cast and
Victory Lane Web Design.
2013 Pamela Way, Alexander Arkansas 72002-8413 ~(501) 847-6019 ~ (501) 920-AMPS (2677)
www.ampseries.com
2-17-07
The Day Motor Sports AMP State Series presented by American Racer Season Opener race
is set for March 10, 2007 at Crawford County Speedway.
The AMP State Series will join in part of a second night show with the TEMS Emod touring
series.
On March 8th 9th & 10th just north of Van Buren Arkansas, Crawford County Speedway
owners Donnie, Peggy, Eddie & Sue Watson, kick off a weekend full of, fast action mud
slinging, side by side action. Saturday Night only, the Day Motor Sport AMP State Series
presented by American Racer make their first laps a new memory as they set out to race on
the 3/8th red clay, speed plant.
March 8th - Thursday
Drivers will get a chance to check out their cars; Beginning at 6:00 p.m. With practice,
testing and tuning.
March 9th – Friday
Qualifying races will be held for the Mini Stock, Modified, Super Stock, Young Guns, Front
Wheel Drive, Factory Stock and Pure Stock on Friday night.
Prize money is:
Modified $1000
Super Stock $500
TEMS/Economy Modified and Factory Stock $500
Front Wheel Drive $300
Mini Stock and Pure Stock $200
Young Guns division $100
All Qualifying heats will be run on Friday night with last chance qualifying on Saturday night
and all Feature races. Drivers will draw for Qualifying.
March 10th - Saturday
The Day Motorsport AMP State Series presented by American Racer Series will hit the track
along with the TEMS Modified Series that will highlight the evening.
The Day Motor Sports AMP State Series presented by American Racer (Arkansas Motorsport
Professionals) join the evening with the TEMS (Touring Economy Modified Series).
AMP Series has had phenomenal growth since the series first started forming in Arkansas
the end of October of 2006. Series office has been receiving calls about the new AMP Series
from many racers all over Arkansas, and from 8 states, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee. The new series has attracted
National media attention and has landed many headlines in net sports media across the
country.
Day Motor Sports AMP State Series will be racing for $1500.00 to win with $200.00 to start the
Main Feature event.
All late model racers are welcome to join in with AMP State Series for this event. Please view
rules at ampseries.com.
The purse for the event will be paid by: Crawford County Speedway.
The total purse for the event will be $8650.00; with the winner taking home $1,500.00. Non-
qualifiers will receive $37.50. Entry fee for AMP members is only $75.00, non-members entry
fee will be $120.00. AMP memberships can be purchased at the website at ampseries.com or
by calling (501) 847-6019.
Send entry fees to:
AMP State Series Inc,
2013 Pamela Way
Alexander, AR 72002
AMP series contacts:
Christy Hudson 1-501-847-6019
Mike McNay 1-870-674-8470
2/16/07 AMP SERIES, MADSEN, CHINN, JOHNSON AND BOEN HEADLINE Dirt Nation™
Hampton, VA --- The Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show on Monday evening
February 19th will present a plethora of special guests from the world of dirt track racing
across the country. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST on
WLRT 1490 THE OUTLAW and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
and www.dirtnation.net, and is hosted by Dave Seay.
Dirt Nation™ will spotlight the newly formed Day Motorsports AMP Series presented by
American Race Tires. The Arkansas based series is gaining in popularity with both promoters
and drivers and the season has yet to start. Joining the show will be Series President
Christy Hudson along with Mike McNay of the AMP Series and Wayne Harris of Day
Motorsports.
Dirt Nation™ will also spotlight Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year candidate and World of
Outlaws Sprint car competitor Kerry Madsen of Sidney, Australia. Madsen has started the
season off on a high note picking up a win in the second of three races held during the
DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Madsen becomes the second Australian to win
a World of Outlaws A-Feature, the other being Brooke Tatnell. Madsen pilots the Dave Helm
owned, Charlie Garrett powered Maxim #11h sponsored by Selma Shell.
Making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Ohio dirt late model driver Wayne Chinn of
Bradford, OH. Chinn joins the show to talk about his two weeks of racing in Florida and his
2007 plans. ‘The Sniper’ drives the Chinn Motorsports owned, Dargie powered Dodge
Charger Rocket #1 sponsored by Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Troy Ohio, AWP of OHIO,
Hendricks Auto Service, Coulter Pallet & Container, Treaty City Truck Service, Smart's Carry-
Out & Drive Thru, Acheson Trucking, Klingshire and Sons trucking and Thiemann’s Sports
Bar and Grill.
Also making a first time visit to Dirt Nation™ will be northeast modified driver Ronnie
Johnson of Duanesburg, NY. Johnson, a third generation driver, competes at Albany-
Saratoga Speedway and Fonda Speedway on a weekly basis. Johnson is also a regular on
the Advance Auto Parts Super DIRT Series. Johnson drives the JRP Motorsports owned,
Kevin Enders powered Chevrolet Teo Pro #2 sponsored by W.M. Larned & Sons Sand &
Gravel, Mickel Automotive, Morris Auto Group, Palmer Service Center, Bob Hackel’s Used
Cars and Dicocco’s Gas & Go.
Making a return visit to Dirt Nation™ will be Colorado dirt late model star Kelly Boen. The
Henderson, CO driver picked up his second NCRA Championship and second in a row. Boen
will join the show to talk about his 2006 season, 2007 plans and the 5th Annual Racewise
Seminar held at Roadrunner Fabrication in Denver, Co on Februar 23 – 25th. Boen drives the
07 Motorsports Team owned, Jay Dickens powered Rocket #07 sponsored by Roadrunner
Fabrication, Rocket Chassis, Peterson Fluid Systems, AFCO, Jay Dickens Racing Engines and
Braswell Carburetion prepared by Boen.
Joining Dirt Nation™ to discuss the success of the Lucas Oil sanctioned 30th Annual
Winternationals at East Bay Raceway will be Series Director Spencer Wilson. Wilson will also
discuss the upcoming 2007 season and take you calls and questions.
Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening by Dave Seay and airs
from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over the internet at: www.racetalklive.com
and www.dirtnation.net. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil is co-sponsored by Virginia
Motor Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks and Atomic XR,
Inc.
Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their convenience. To
listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com, or to listen to the interviews
separately go to the “New” www.dirtnation.net. All the interviews can be downloaded to your
computer, Ipod or MP3 player.
Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant
messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant messenger services online: AIM,
MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt Nation™ and submit your track/tour/team results and
news to dave@vamotorspeedway.com. Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil can also be
heard on its host radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.
For additional information on DIRT NATION™ presented by Lucas Oil contact Dave Seay at:
dave@vamotorspeedway.com.
-Prepared by Dirt Nation™
2-15-2007
By: Donna Jones
Alexander Arkansas
Seventeen year old Clay Fisher joins AMP State Series
Clay Fisher out of Dewitt Arkansas started making plans late October 2006 to race in 2007
with the new coming series. Fisher has been racing for 6 years and will be in his orange and
white #99 Rayburn, powered by CMS racing. The Fisher team is past ready for the series to
start up with very few strings to be tied up to be ready for the inaugural season opener at
Crawford County Speedway. Clay is a full time student at Dewitt High School. He spends his
time outside of school with his father and working for the family owned business, Fisher
Trucking.
His family came from a line of racing started from his father Clifford, lining up boats in his
past. He started out in four wheelers, advanced to cart racing while talking to family and
friends about racing the real cars. At a very young age he made no qualms about his future
intentions. He liked speed, he loved competition and he simply wanted to race. Clay was
offered a hot lap session from Dad and family friend Wayne Skinner, in the “#7 Late Model
out of Stuttgart Arkansas”, after the races one night at Greenville Mississippi. His hot lap
session started and Clay blistered the track with the newfound speed never before
experienced.
Being around 15 years old, car owners Clifford Fisher & Wayne Skinner, picked up on Clay’s
desire to race. Believing in young Fisher, father and Skinner placed him in the #7 late model
at Greenville Mississippi. While not telling his mother there was speed on the horizon that
coming weekend, mom was stunned to find young Fisher setting behind the wheel of the #7
Late Model on arrival at the track. “How fast does that thing go?” was his mother’s first
reactions. After assuring mom the car would go only between 50 to 55 mph mom set out to
watch her son on pins and needles to see him blister the track at Greenville Mississippi
Speedway. This is where his racing career was started. Fisher looks forward to racing the
amp series and testing new tracks, finding new friends and picking up fans in his home
state. Fisher believes AMP is on the rise and he wants to be part of the new series and help
support the racing in his home state.
He has raced in Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana and has raced with SUPR as they
made rounds in Little Rock, AR. He wanted to extend his thanks to his parents Clifford and
Karen, sister, Megan and extends a special thanks to his long time friend & crew chief, Allen
Creech for all help and support in keeping his car making it to each race he attends.
Clifford Fisher Trucking, Fisher Trucking and CMS race engines in Smackover, Arkansas.
2-15-2007
Alexander, Arkansas
Larry Potter joins AMP State Series
From his hometown in Alexander, Arkansas, Larry Potter will be seen in the state area once
again in his yellow & blue #69 GRT latemodel with a small block Dodge engine. Race fans for
35 years have witnessed the skill & driving style of Potter, and once again fans will see the
track hugging action of his car.
Riverside Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas is where Potter calls home for his racing
pleasure. His most memorable moment came when he won 2 different features at
Riverside. With every good memory gained, your have scariest moments inserted along the
way. His came at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock Arkansas. A triple end over end flip topped off
with 2 barrel rolls off the track will forever be etched in his and his fans memories
While Potter is a diesel mechanic throughout the week, since 1972 he has got the full
support of his family behind him when taking the wheel on the weekend. Starting out in 6
cylinder class in at I-30 Speedway, he finished 2nd in points. In his 5th year he moved up to
Late Models. Potter went on to finish 2nd in points, 3 consecutive years at Riverside
Speedway. Over his career he has collected 10 feature wins and numerous top 10 finishes
to date.
Potter is the Crew Chief with son Jeff sharing the title with him. His wife Judy, leads the pit
crew family of Stephanie, Jennifer, Jeff, son-n-law Jason, with grandchildren Korey &
Madalynn rooting him on when he races.
MHC Kenworth, County Line Superstop and Withers Paint & Body sponsor Potter.
Good Luck in the 2007 season!
2-14-2007
AMP Welcomes Paducah, Kentucky’s Jeff Glisson #12
Day Motorsports AMP presented by American Racer is opening arms to Jeff Glisson. Glisson
take the tracks in a #12 Black & White Masterbilt late model, with an engine by Russell Baker.
His hometown track is Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway. He has touched the oval in a limited
late model & late model during his 8 year racing career.
Glisson stated, "Racing the World 100 at Eldora in 2005 was the most memorial moment I
have. The magnitude of the race, the speed of the track & the overall experience of being
part of something so big was incredible. The track is the fastest I have ever been on, said
Glisson giving me a visual of amazement comparable to a child see the shinny new bike for
the first time. The over all event will forever stay with him because that track was nothing
like he had ever been on.
The weekly prep work to put Jeff at the wheel is accomplished by pit crew of Brett Gibbs &
Jim Murphy. He is also supported proudly by his Mother and took this opportunity to
acknowledge it. "My Mother is my biggest supporter, and I wish to thank her for that. She is
one of the best moral & race supporters I have, along with his wife of 2 years, Lisa, and all
his fans at his hometown track at KLMS.
Today’s Homes, SGRE, Inc., & Prowler sponsor Glisson, his Associate sponsor is Oval craft.
We wish Jeff luck in the 2007 year as he pilots his car to the checkered flag this season.
Dewaine Hottinger onboard with AMP
2-14-2007
Dewaine Hottinger in the #65 GRT by Frye with an engine built by Hatfield Racing Engines
will take the tracks this year competing with other drivers in the inaugural year of the AMP
Series.
Dewaine has raced in street stocks in 1996 if you can call it racing in the class. Within a
matter of weeks he was upgrading to late model because he wanted to go faster. In 1996 he
won the late model championship at Centerville Speedway. He has remained in this class
since.
In his hometown of Russellville Arkansas, his orange & white late model is a big part of his
family, along with his wife of 17 years in June, Lisa, a daughter Heather and his father, Doug.
He is hoping that a touring series in state & close surrounding areas will enable his mother
to see him race more. Traveling is hard & it interferes when you're tied from Friday night
until late Sunday evening. Being an Electrical Contractor the scheduling can be difficult.
He believes that a series for late models is what Arkansas has needed. "It will take the
drivers getting behind the series to making it work" he said, "If you don't have members
then all the planning in the world will do no good", when asked what his thoughts of AMP.
His favorite tracks are Batesville & West Plains. He also raced at Eldora for the Dream in
2006. It was by far the fastest track he has raced on. Wishing he had met Bill Frye when he
first started racing was on his mind during the interview. "Bill is a down to earth, real life
person that loves racing. It don't matter if you drive a late model or a hobby stock, he will
discuss racing with anyone. I have learned immeasurable amounts of knowledge from him
in the 5 to 6 years I have known him."
The most outstanding moment is his career was in 2002 as he prepared run the Topless 100
at Batesville. With a good setup, driving experience & track conditions on his side he was
able to make the field and secure one of the 90 spots. That was the most incredible feeling
in the world to me. Out of all the cars there I made the top 90. We were extremely happy
with that event.
Doug Electrical Services Inc., Hott Graphics, Keathley Patterson, Kirby Specialties Corp., K.P.
Electric's in Conway AR and Steve Smith Country sponsor Dewaine. His pit crew is his
father, Doug, along with Cal & Geoffrey. We wish Dewaine and his crew much luck in the
2007 season.
Kyle Beard geared up and ready for Day Motor Sport AMP State Series with Arkansas Motors
Sport Professionals
2-13-07
Alexander, Arkansas
Kyle Beard from Trumann, Arkansas started making plans late October of 2006 to join
membership with the new and upcoming AMP State Series. Beard is prepared and ready to
join forces with friends that are all geared up for the upcoming inaugural AMP State Series
Opener scheduled at Crawford County Speedway, March 10th 2007. Beard will be piloting the
red 86 GRT by Frye late model, powered by Ronnie Samuel performance.
Beard, a 20, year old, business owner has a few things on his mind for Saturday nights in
Arkansas this season. His plans are to spending it with his father/crew chief Gary Beard, the
man Kyle repeatedly asked "Dad can I race your car".
Kyle followed his dads racing, watching and learning from him. While his thoughts were on
going as he wanted the team to end up as a father and son duo "Team Beard", on race
nights.
Days down the road after trying his needs for speed in classes such as hobby stock, mini
stock, pure stock and front wheel drive, his desire was found with the force of speed
behind the wheel of a late model that will run with the amp series this season. He mentions
his favorite tracks to race on has been Tunica and Columbus Speedway but leaves the
options open to find a new favorite while racing this year with the series.
Beard stated, "The extensive mileage of the previous year’s traveling prevented his mother
from traveling to see him race". He hopes with the amp series being within the perimeters
of the state with a few races close to the outlying borders, his mother will be able to join the
rest of the family in a true "family affair" of weekend warriors.
Kyle looks forward to spending time with his family & friends who help keep his racing
moving each and every weekend on race nights.
His most special moments are, getting his first race car and setting in the seat and racing
the first time, making a 50 lap event against many outstanding drivers, finishing second &
third each season in points. Kyle, awaits that first Championship in which he wants to
accomplish in due time.
Beard stated,’ I want to start by giving thanks to God for allowing me to do the things in my
life I am able to do.
He gives a big thank you to his mother & father for all the learning and support and things
he has been taught in his life. He sends thanks to all of his friends that help him make it to
the track on race nights.
2-13-2007
The Day Motorsports AMP series presented by American Racer welcomes Mark "T-Bone"
Shaw. He kicks off the 2007-racing season, diving into unknown waters with the new AMP
State series. He will be at the wheel of the #91 black & white Warrior latemodel with an
engine by Marion Performance.
Shaw's plans for the 2007 season are racing, working when he has to, and spending time at
Cliff Carter's Body Shop in West Memphis, Arkansas. He prefers racing at the wide track
layout of Augusta Speedway
He feels that AMP will help bring late model racing back to Arkansas on a weekly basis. The
level of competition and variety of tracks will be an asset to all the participating drivers. It
will make us better and improve the chances of a regular showing for our future as drivers
& the hard core, true dirt track race fans. I want to thank all the fans that support us that
watch racing, and the tracks with their promoters for allowing us this opportunity with more
choices of surfaces to run our cars.
His most memorial moment came when he hit the wall & flipped down the front stretch of
Harrisburg Raceway in an old stock car. One thing his fans have seen is flipping on the
average of every 2 years. We're hoping 2007 won't be one of the years. His funniest time is
going to Memphis to race & running late with Cliff. They ran 85-90 mph all the was to Fraiser
stopping to gas & grab a drink As they entered the lot they bounced through a small dip in
the lot, stopped and got ready to head to Riverside. Pulling back out into traffic the soon
realized their load was lightened. Looking back they had driven off, leaving the car & trailer
in the lot. When we bounced the trailer came off the ball, it had not been hitched on the
entire trip. "We just drove away, leaving our stuff in the parking lot", he stated with a
chuckle. Since it all turned out good they can now laugh at what would've been a potentially
dangerous mistake. With the speeds traveled & amount of weekend traffic we were very
lucky.
His biggest supporters are the closest ones to him, being his wife of 17 years Tammy with is
son, Randy. He also has his private wingman by his side, 5 year old grandson, Brent. He is
showing all the signs of racing in the future. Weekend "races" are held in the back yard
with competitive 4wheeler vs golf car between Shaw & his grandson. All racing is taken
seriously and includes flags and a flagman. "He is very aggressive, he has flipped me
hitting the back of the 4 wheeler & then almost ran me over with the golf car when we traded
rides, he jokingly stated.
He is sponsored by Cliff Carter's Body Shop, John Roberts All State insurance, Marion
Towing, Marion Performance and Scott Hagar Snap on Tools.
Shaw said 64 Speedway is his home track.
2/11/07
ALEXANDER, Ark. -- The Day Motor Sports (AMP Series) presented by American Racer
announces their 2007 Tire Rule. The racers of the DMS/AMP Late Model Series will have a
few options when it comes to deciding which tire they want to run.
The 2007 tire rule is as follows:
Before Entry - ALL Tires must have the AMP stamp if not AMP or DMS plated tire from
American Racer all season. No excpetions
Tire Rule:
MD56/SPEC D55, Spec 1600, Spec WRS (No Star *D55*)
PROGRAM SPECIFICS: AMP will adopt the American Racer - AMP and DMS plated tire as an
option of all cars racing AMP late model sanctioned races in 2007. The Hoosier Spec D55,
Spec 1600 and Spec WRS can be used in competition, but a competitor must have the
American Racer AMP or DMS plated MD56 tire if they elect to utilize the American Racer
tires. The first three races of 2007 a competitor may use any American Racer MD56 tire as
well as the Hoosier Spec D55, Spec 1600 or the Spec WRS tire.
Beginning with the fourth race of 2007, any racer using American Racer tires must have the
AMP or DMS plated American Racer MD56 tire or the following Hoosier Spec D55, Spec 1600,
or Spec WRS tire.
The American Racer tire will come from the factory with the AMP stamp on them. If you chose
to race any of the legal Hoosier tires you will have to pay $10 a tire to get the tire stamped,
with the $10 going toward the points fund and administrative fees.
TIRE SPECS: Compounds MD56/Spec D55, Spec 1600, Spec WRS (No Star *D55*)
Durometer Rule: 55 Cold, 50 Hot Tires are subject to durometer at anytime! Tires are subject
to testing by series laboratory and all earnings and points and awards exc - will be held until
deemed legal.
Penalty for illegal tire uses:
1. Disqualification loss of points and money for that event
2. Same as #1 with a $500.00 fine.
3. Same as #1 with a $1000.00 fine and loss of season points YTD
All other series rules can be found on the DMS/AMP Late Model Series website at the
following link http://www.ampseries.com
Special events may be subject to change.
The Day Motor Sport AMP Series presented by American Racer have give the racers "A NEW
DAY" in Arkansas.
Both tires will be eligable for point fund awards.
The Day Motor Sport AMP Series presented by American Racer welcome Chad "Monette
Missile" Williams in 2007.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
By: Donna Jones
2/7/07
Day Motorsports AMP presented by American racer is debuting many first in their inaugural
year. After one year in a mini sprint, Chad "Monette Missile" Williams is trading seats for the
2007 season while stepping into his first late model to run with the AMP Series.
The 17-year-old junior, Chad "Monette Missile" Williams sets his 2007 plans with the AMP
State Series. As Williams attends Buffalo Island Central High School during the week, he
looks forward to his weekends where he spends his time with his father and following
something that has been passed down through the blood, from grandfather Buddy Williams
and father Jackie Williams.
Testing the waters, The" Monette Missile", comes to the late model class. He will be piloting
the Shaw built #181 Blue latemodel being powered by his crew chief / father, Jackie Williams,
the force of power and crew will encourage Williams to the learning of how to make his way
into victory lane.
In asking Chad who would you like to thank at this time and his reply was one that catches
the ears of many, first & foremost his thanks was rejoiced in God. "If God didn't have me
here I could do nothing, so I really should thank him first," said Williams. Chad was quick to
point out his thanks to his parents, Jackie & Suzanne Williams along with Mark Shaw a fellow
competitor in the amp series. He also is thankful to AMP & all the effort being put forth by
everyone to get this established & going. "I know Christy & Mike have worked double
overtime wearing many different hats to get the job done & it's nice to know someone cares
enough about us racing late models to do this." I also think their immediate family members
should be acknowledged for sacrificing the time & presence with them while they spent
many long hours doing this.
Chad Williams car is owned by Jackie & Suzanne Williams.
His sponsors include Williams Auto Sales, Hwy 66Truck Sales, O.H. Hendricks Sheetmetal,
Lone Wolf Customs, Elder & Son's Auto sales and Taylor Made Performances.
Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer welcomes Justin "Chubs"
Brawner in 2007.
FOR IMMEDITATE RELEASE
By: Donna Jones
2-7-07
The Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer welcomes Justin "Chubs"
Brawner to the circle of friends that have committed to racing the full season and
supporting all the tracks in the State of Arkansas . Fans can find the weekend throttle Justin
"Chubs" Brawner in the white & purple lettered #57 late model as he debuts his inaugural
late model year with the Day Motor Sport AMP series Presented by American Racer in 2007.
Previously Chubs drove 2 years in a hobby stock at West Memphis Arkansas, Riverside
Speedway. This season you will find him in a Larry Shaw chassis with a 360 Chevy engine
built by Marion Arkansas, Charlie Cole Motorsports.
Brawner has many friends that have set their travel plans this season to support "Chubs" at
many different tracks. Chuck Cole is the hands that will hold this force together this season
having the role as being the pit crew chief. Brian McGuire, Jeremy "Goob" Ball, Justin
Thompson, Eddie Miller, Pete Imboden V and Charlie Cole join him in the garage & pit area.
Chubs was quick to send the message to his guys, "This is not Talledega, No more half
throttle, It's all the way or nothing." & chuckled at his inside joke.
He gets support from his parents and the family owned Wynne Feed Store in their hometown
and Bob Ford, Atty. at Law.
Thanking all his family & friends that has supported him through thick & thin he also stated,
"Charlie Cole has really done a lot for me & I am thankful for that," said Chubs. Also he
wishes to thank AMP for trying to do something for the late models in Arkansas. It's nice to
see progress being made to the class, and I hope in a unified effort we can all get late
models back here. "I know Christy has worked long & hard on this whole thing, but with the
help of many we can do this".
Day Motor Sport AMP Series presented by American Racer will start up the second
membership drive of 2007.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
By: Donna Jones
2/7/07
Schaeffer Racing oil comes to the AMP Series and brings a case of Schaeffer Racing Oil to
be presented to the lucky winner of the second membership drive starting 2-7-07 ending 2-
25-07.
The first membership drive of AMP Series came together with the support of a local
Arkansas Snap On Tool dealer; Mike McNay of Stuttgart, Arkansas.
McNay took the lead in first membership drive to help bring drivers to the AMP Series,
presenting a new Snap on Tool Jacket to winner. McNay presented the Snap on Tool jacket
to Charlie Cole of Marion Arkansas. Charlie Cole will pilot the #2 Dirt Late Model in the
series during 2007 as the series travels throughout the State of Arkansas.
Schaeffer Racing Oil steps up to show their support behind AMP Series with offering a case
of oil to the winning member who joined membership with the AMP Series during 2-7-07
through 2-25-07.
AMP Mission:
To forge a partnership that is fair and unbiased, with a good quality-racing program. That
meets or Exceeds expectations, therefore benefiting our racing fans, drivers, vendors and
tracks.
Our Goals:
To provide affordable dirt late model racing to the State of Arkansas track promoters.
To provide a profit return back to companies.
To provide dirt late model racers tracks to race in the State.
To provide dirt late model racing to the people of the State of Arkansas.
To bring strength to work together achieving success.
To provide family & fan support and assistance.
To provide racing coverage in the State of Arkansas.
To help the local racer, be able to race inside the State of Arkansas.
To bring back: Arkansas late model fans.
To provide racers low cost in travel and expense in order to race.
AMP Series would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Day Motor Sports / American Racer, Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA,
Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience,
Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Midwest
Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus, Morris
Trailer & Equipment Sales.
It’s a New Day in Arkansas Late Model Racing
2-3-07
by Wayne Harris
American Racer tires are designed for the American Racer by the American Racer, and Day
Motor Sports is breaking ground into Arkansas late model racing with American Racer tires
and supporting the AMP Series point fund.
The AMP Series is pleased to announce the signing of Day Motor Sports as the title sponsor
for the AMP Series. Day Motor Sports is a mail order/wholesale company of after market
motor sports related products located in Tyler, TX. Day Motor Sports will also provide the
AMP spec American Racer tire for AMP competition with the American Racer MD56 BT late
model tire. Day Motor Sports is thrilled at the opportunity to bring the American Racer late
model tire into competition in Arkansas. Wayne Harris of Day Motor Sports said, “In the
Southwest region we have been anxious to get involved with a late model series, and the
AMP Series is definitely going to fill a void in this area. The series is going to give the local
racers a chance to venture out and travel to some new tracks while providing an affordable
avenue to gain this experience.”
The American Racer late model tires have become the tire of choice in many areas of the
country over the past few seasons, as American Racer claimed numerous wins in several of
the premier traveling series events in 2006. “The American Racer MD56 has been extremely
successful in the Southeast region of the country and parts of Louisiana. We look forward to
the AMP competitors gaining the experience with the American Racers, as the product has
been proven, and will repeat through several heat cycles without falling off in
performance”, said Harris.
The series currently has races scheduled throughout Arkansas with plans on venturing into
other areas of the region in the next few years. Harris also stated that, “2007 is going to be
the beginning of something desperately needed in Arkansas. The AMP Series is going to be
a big hit in this region and Day Motor Sports and American Racer are thrilled to be on board
for the maiden voyage and many years to come.”
The Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer will kick off the inaugural
season on March 10th at Crawford County Speedway with 12 additional races scheduled to
date. For more information log on to the series’ official website www.ampseries.com.
For Immediate Release
2-3-2007
Day Motor Sports AMP Series presented by American Racer proudly welcomes Blake Burns
#17
Blake Burns is a new addition to the AMP Series family. Hailing from Bono Arkansas, Blake
takes the wheel in the # 17 GRT late model with a chevy motor by J. D. Wooley.
Blake navigates the late model owned by J. C. Warner Inc. In his five years racing he has had
the time of his life and greatly appreciates his brother Eric for buying his first racecar. In
2006 Blake was the Poinsett Point Champion in the E-mod and won 18 feature races at 5
different tracks in his E-mod. His pit crew is Jack & John Warner, Ronald Hill, Brock Haddock
and Jason Brewer.
Blake & his family enjoy traveling & he wishes to thank Amp Series for getting this going and
giving us the opportunity to run in our state. 64 Speedway in Augusta Arkansas is his
favorite track, but with a traveling schedule he may find new tracks on the horizon he likes
as well.
Special thanks to his car owner J. C. Warner Inc., Chad Martin, Ronald & Rhonda Hill and
Johnny Waters, Daniel Waters, Kinley Gatewood, his wife Missy, daughter Bailey and his #1
special fan, his niece, Whitney. With their help & full support this enables Blake to pursue a
hobby he loves.
J. C. Warner Inc., Warner Construction, Arkansas Sign Source, Central Arkansas
HomeBuilders, and Jacksonville Steel are his sponsors. Good luck in the 2007 Season Blake.
AMP Series would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Title sponsor Day Motor Sports / American Racer, Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race
World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving
Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision
Graphics, Midwest Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free
Graphics Plus, Morris Trailer & Equipment Sales.
Donna Jones
AMP
AMP Series Press Release - Donna Jones
January 29, 2007
Andy Hockenhull formerly of Kirtland, New Mexico, now residing in Conway Arkansas jumps
aboard the AMP State Series 2007 & Beyond tour. H&H Racing, Hammer Racer Engines, Gill's
Racecar bodies of Aztec NM and G-Car sponsor his red, black & white late model. Andy is
also looking for local sponsor is his new hometown. He also wishes to extend special thanks
to Jon Mitchell and Team Grt for helping his transition to Arkansas.
On any given race night he will be found in his #95H Rayburn Monte Carlo with an all steel
355 Chevy engine to power him to the finish line with scheduled AMP races for the 2007
season.
Some of Andy's accomplishments include 1991 Four Corner late model association series
Championship, 2004 Montazuma County Speedway IMCA Stock Championship and he
finished 14th in points on the WDRA late model tour for 2006. He is looking forward to the
tracks he will run in Arkansas, adding names to his list of Monticello & 64 Speedway.
Along with racing being the love of his life, he shares his life with girlfriend / car owner
Becky Sparks and children Jessica and Maranda. AMP State Series is happy to welcome
Andy & his whole crew, and wishes him the best of luck in the upcoming season.
Andy offered his thoughts of racing with amp series in 2007, his reply: Back home, I had to
travel 400 miles to race in 4 different states. With amp I look forward to being able to go race
and go home with out all the travel, meet new people and learn new tracks.
AMP would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products,
Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of
Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical,
Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus.
To learn more about the amp series log on to ampseries.com
AMP - Press Release by Donna Jones
Alexander, Arkansas
January 27,2007
Terry Thedford of Indianola Mississippi can be found driving the yellow #90 late model with
his 2007 Swartz Chassis by Audie Swartz.. Terry's car is powered with the 410 SB2 Chevrolet
built be Hendren's Racing Engines of Rutherton NC.
Terry has been racing for approximately 27 years, He navigated a limited late model is his
first season, winning his first race he entered and also won the point championship the
same year, with both accomplishments occurring at Greenville Speedway. The following year
he went to a late model and has stayed there. Between his love of speed in his racecars &
his employment as an aircraft mechanic, this driver feels the wind in his hair.
In 1990-1992 Terry found himself racing in Australia on the 3-month USA vs. Australian tour. A
friend called his shop laughing to rib Terry about sending in an application to race in
Australian from a racing magazine he was looking at. He said " hold on, I will be there in 15
minutes". Two weeks later the team was told he was first alternate on the tour if they should
need one. They blew it off and joked about it, while chalking the whole thing up to
daydreaming. In a couple of months he was shocked to find his father received a call
wanting to know how fast he could get there. In 3 blurry days, He was catapulted from
Louisiana working on the tugboats to racing in another country. Some more memorable
tracks in Terry's career are Boot Hill, Chatham, & Delta bowl. He likes bigger ovals because
of the high speeds obtained on the dirt tracks.
In Terry's closing statements of the interview he believes AMP will provide the late model
fans of Arkansas the first class racing that once was in abundance here. He looks forward to
seeing his fans & hopefully making new fans, while running as many races as possible with
AMP. " I want to invite my fans out to watch the races, be sure to stop by my trailer,
introduce yourself and if children are in tow seeking autographs they are more than
welcome to come to our trailer", Terry said.
"I want to send very special thanks to my Dad, Audie Swartz, He is the driving force behind
me that makes all this possible along with my sponsors. Dad has been there since day 1
beside me without fail. Without him & my sponsors none of this would be possible for me to
do".
Terry's sponsors are Deltaland.net, Krocker farms, Thedford Aero and G & C Enterprises of
Decanter Ill.
AMP would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products,
Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of
Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical,
Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus.
You can learn more about AMP By logging on to ampseries.com
1/24/07 - AMP Series Press Release by Donna Jones
AMP Series News Release proudly announces Bobby Carr on board
Joining AMP for the inaugrual 2007 season, we add Bobby Carr, driver of the #46 Late
model out of Cash Arkansas. Bobby has been piloting the #46 late model for 5 years.
Driving only in the limited late model and late model division thus far in his career, he was
the 2005 and 2006 limited late model / late model champion at Crowley's Ridge Raceway
driving a 2004 Shaw chassis with a 400 small block engine built by Rollett Machine Shop.
Bobby's late model is owned by Robert & Earlene Carr, who also doubles as his Crew
Chiefs. With the crew of Derek, Robert & Bobby, this has led them to the front during the
last two years with a well synchronized team.
When asked what about AMP appealed to him, Bobby responded " traveling cost is much
cheaper if we stay close to home, other series travel father out of the area than we can
afford".
His two biggest fans are Ashlie & Corey, his children. With them by his side with his father
as a crew cheif & owner, this family happily heads off to the variety of tracks that AMP will
schedule with in 2007 with his goal being to finish in the top 10 points with AMP.
Bobby is sponsored by Flyway Expess in Hornlake Mississippi, Rowlett Machine Shop in
Forrest City, AR , Economy Auto Parts and Williams Tree Service in Jonesboro, AR.
Special thanks to AMP's wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products,
Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of
Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical,
Crown CD Duplications and Stress Free Graphics Plus.
for more information about the AMP State Series log on to ampseries.com
1/19/2007 AMP press release by Jason King
Young gun Gary Scott Christian AMPs it up in 2007
Alexander, Arkansas – 13-year-old modified standout Gary Scott Christian out of Broken Bow,
Ok. and his dirt late model team will travel with AMP State Series to compete for the series
title in 2007.
Christian started his race career at a very young age, landing many headlines with repeated
wins. He won his first cart race at age five, won points championship in moto-cross racing at
age 7, won numerous mini-stock races at age 11, he also won the "Spooker", weighing in
heavy on the foot but light on the scales at Fort Smith in 2005. Christian will use GRT/Gould
in 2007, and the horsepower will come from Keith Craft/Hatfield. This combination set up is
sure to help land Christian and his car in winners lane during the AMP 2007 season.
Everyone that has watched thirteen year old Gary Scott Christian race knows he is out to win
and the GRT / Gould chassis along with Keith Craft / Hatfield horsepower combination will
only make it harder for the competition to slow him down. The excitement that Gary Christian
and crew bring each week always seems to help pack the grandstands, leaving fans on their
feet cheering for more. AMP State Series traveling in and around the State of Arkansas will
allow Christian to travel to other tracks to test his skills against some of the best drivers in
the south.
You can follow Gary Scott Christian by logging on to ampseries.com Gary would like to thank
his sponsors for the 2007 season, Pannell Motorsports, Super Duty Boat Docks, MRW and
Cyclo LP Gas. AMP would like to thank our wonderful sponsors: Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race
Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On
Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New
Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications, Stress
Free Graphics Plus Christy Hudson AMP State Series 501-847-6019 www.ampseries.com
1/17/2007 AMP press release for Joe Long, by Jason King
Joe Long AMPs it up in 2007 Joe Long from Bryant, Arkansas joins the AMP State Series late
model tour during its inaugural season in 2007 driving the H & N Racing late model. Joe is
teammates with Terry Henson, driver of the U2 late model, who is also slated to appear on
the AMP tour full-time. Long has been racing since 1999 in a variety of classes. He has
powered dwarfs, hobby-stock, street stocks, modifies & late models, making his move to the
late model division last season. During his rookie year at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock,
Arkansas, he wrapped up the rookie of the year in hobby stocks to begin his trail of driving
experiences. In 2000 he found himself points champion of the hobby stock division at I-30.
Long is looking forward to racing a variety of tracks during the 2007 season. Being exposed
to several surfaces and racing conditions, along with challenges from many different types
of drivers are the major reasons he is looking forward to traveling with AMP. "All of my
major accomplishments in racing have been at I-30,” Long said. "I love the idea of being
close to home, yet being able to travel at an affordable price. We could not do this if it were
not so money friendly to drivers and teams. My family and I look forward to traveling and
with AMP. We will be able to travel more this year than in the past with the schedule the way
it is set up.” His biggest thanks goes to his wife, Sarah, who is behind him 110 percent. He
stated that without her, he could not compete in the sport he loves. Also he is proud to
acknowledge his 10-year-old son, Jonathan as his pit "man". Joe enjoys working on cars as
much as driving them, and from the looks of things, Jonathan will be wearing Dad's racing
shoes in the near future with the same enthusiasm. Long extends special thanks to his
sponsors of the number 37 late model. He stressed recognition to Terry Henson, Johnny
Nelson & their families for giving him the opportunity to race in the late model division. His
sponsors include H & N Racing, Fatboy Motorsports, Johnny R. Nelson Inc. Trucking &
Excavating, Tammy & Mike Grimes, Bath Shoppe, Lanny's Flow Service, Scott Turner
Construction, Moonlight Graphix and Mid State Golf Cars. AMP would like to thank our
wonderful sponsors: Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Race World USA, Kenny Morden
Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency
Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing
Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications, Stress Free Graphics Plus. Donna Jones
AMP AMP it up!
1/4/2007 AMP Series Press Release by Jason King
AMP State Series is very pleased to announce the series’ inaugural opener at Crawford
County Speedway in Alma, Arkansas on March 10. The AMP late model drivers will race a one-
night show at CCS, along with the T.E.M.S. modified series. AMP is excited to debut the
series at Crawford County Speedway, and we look forward to treating the great fans at CCS
with side-by-side late model racing action.
AMP State Series has been put together for late model racers in Arkansas to support and
race local tracks in the state of Arkansas. All late model racers are welcome to join in with
AMP State Series for this event.
The purse for the event will be paid by Crawford County Speedway. The total purse for the
event will be $8650.00, with the winner taking home $1,500. Non-qualifiers will receive
$37.50. The entry fee must be paid by Feb. 15, 2007. Entry fee for AMP members is only $75,
non-members’ entry fee will be $100. Any non-member entries after Feb. 15 will be $120, no
exceptions. AMP memberships can be purchased at the website at www.ampseries.com or
by calling (501) 847-6019.
Send entry fees to:
AMP State Series Inc,
2013 Pamelaway
Alexander, AR 72002
AMP series contacts:
Christy Hudson 1-501-847-6019
Mike McNay 1-870-674-8470
Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers,
Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels,
New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications,
Stress Free Graphics Plus.
1/4/2007 AMP Series Press Release by Jason King
With the upstart of the AMP State Series late model tour this coming race season, a new
opportunity has surfaced for the state’s young, up and coming late model drivers, and 23-
year-old Charlie Cole of Harrisburg, Ark., plans to use that opportunity to the maximum in
2007.
Cole has committed to running the entire season with the Arkansas Motorsport
Professionals State Series next year. It will be his seventh full year behind the wheel of a
late model, after beginning his career in go-carts in 1997 at the age of 14.
After running an outlaw-style schedule for the past several years, Cole is looking forward to
competing for the AMP series title, and running closer to home after running in a number of
regional events for the past few seasons.
“I’ve always wanted to run in a series, I just couldn’t afford it,” Cole said. “The late models
have gone away in Arkansas some, and it’s up to us to bring them back. I am completely
unsponsored, so everywhere I go and race comes out of my own pocket.”
For a driver without adequate sponsorship, Cole has proven to be a worthy competitor to
teams with much bigger budgets. He qualified for a number of SUPR events in ’06, finishing
in the top-five in all but one event. He also qualified for the Cow Patty Classic in his first full
year in a late model, finishing 11th in a field of over 40 cars. Cole is still searching for that
elusive first super late model win, but is excited about his chances with the new series.
Out of all the tracks on the AMP State Series tour, Southwest Arkansas Speedway is the only
circuit where Cole has not taken any laps in one division or another. He has seen action at I-
30, Beebe and 64 speedways in a modified, and lists I-30 Speedway as his favorite track.
“I am looking at this as an opportunity to get my name out there and race in front of a wider
audience,” Cole said. “AMP wants to help late model racers in the state have a place to go,
and I am glad that I will be a part of it in 2007.”
Keep your eye on the young driver from Harrisburg. Cole, along with the other drivers on
the AMP tour will give Arkansas late model fans a lot to cheer for in the coming years. The
AMP series is proud to have drivers of Cole’s caliber joining the tour, and we look forward
to bringing these stars to your local track in 2007 and beyond.
Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers,
Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels,
New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications,
Stress Free Graphics Plus.
1/2/2007 AMP Series Press Release by Jason King
Contingency Connection Teams Up With AMP Series
The Arkansas Motorsport Professionals late model series is proud to be one of only 60
tracks/series in the nation to be partnered up with the Contingency Connection. The
Contingency Connection is in its 13th season of series marketing, with a concentration on
the weekly grass-roots driver.
The primary function of the Contingency Connection is to help tracks and series build
support, with marketing programs that draw attention and additional sponsorships, along
with their impressive guarantee of $50,000 in posted contingency awards.
“We are simply a marketing arm for series and tracks,” says Jackie Ressa, president of JRB
Marketing, Contingency Connection’s parent company. “The awards and money in racing
typically go to drivers in high-profile series, but our plan has the grass-roots racer in mind.
We have an elite group of tracks and series that are partnered up with us, and that’s who we
work for. We want to make racing more affordable for hometown tracks and weekly drivers.”
Along with oval tracks, the Contingency Connection also works with various other forms of
motorsports, including road courses, drag strips, import, diesel, and motocross tracks. The
Contingency Connection has a number of national manufactures on board, helping tracks
and series to gain recognition from the prestigious companies.
The posted contingency awards will be distributed to AMP drivers in the form of $25 product
certificates and $25 product packages. Winning racers receive their awards directly from the
manufacturers within 30 days of their race win. AMP racers can win more money more often
in our series than any other tour in the region.
To find out more about the Contingency Connection, please visit their Website at www.
contingencyconnection.com or just click the link on the AMP website at www.ampseries.com.
Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors:
Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kenny Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers,
Race On Driving Experience, Contingency Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels,
New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing Apparel, Momar Chemical, Crown CD Duplications,
Stress Free Graphics Plus.
12/20/06 AMP Series Press Release by Jason King
Some of the best drivers in the state will assemble this coming racing season for the debut
of the Arkansas Motorsport Professionals State Series late model tour. The sanctioning body
was created as an alternative to out-of-state series, and an opportunity for late model fans
in the state of Arkansas to see their favorite cars and drivers more than in past years.
The initial response to the AMP series has been very positive, and what started out as a
projected ten-to-thirteen race schedule will possibly have dates added throughout the
season. With the addition of sponsors such as Team GRT, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Kenny
Morden Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Race On Driving Experience, Contingency
Connection, Kartways of Arkansas, MRW Wheels, New Vision Graphics, Mid-West Racing
Apparel, Momar Chemical and Crown CD Duplications the series has also attracted several
area late model veterans on board to compete in the debut season, along with a number of
up-and-coming drivers and modified stars joining in on the action. With a roster of nearly 80
late model drivers committed to at least one event, the AMP State Series late models will
undoubtedly be one of the most competitive series in the mid-south area.
The series has a guaranteed purse, along with the cost-efficient touring schedule. Centrally
located tracks will keep traveling to a minimum for weekly drivers, and just as importantly
bring back real late model racing to one of the most rabid fan bases in the country.
Along with a winner’s purse of $1,500 for each event, the AMP series is trying to go in a non-
traditional route in payouts throughout the field. The event will be a base pay out of $200 to
start, but a number of different contingency awards will give extra payouts, and/or free
merchandise and prizes (gift certificates, etc.) for a number of races on the schedule. Those
awards include hard charger, hard luck and highest-finishing rookie.
All of your favorite tracks in Arkansas have committed to running and supporting the AMP
State Series tour, including I-30 Speedway, Beebe Speedway, Monticello, North Central
Arkansas Speedway, 64 Speedway, Southwest Arkansas Speedway and West Siloam
Speedway, with announcements on additional tracks forthcoming. The mix of quarter-mile
and 3/8 tracks will give fans and drivers a variety of racing action, all without traveling
hundreds or even thousands of miles to witness.
Drivers who are interested in running the AMP series can purchase yearly membership from
now until Dec. 31 for $40, after that, it will be $50. Every driver that signs up will have a
chance to win a free Snap-On jacket courtesy of Mike McNay of Stuttgart, Arkansas, valued
at $200, and will also be eligible for the yearly driver point fund for the top finishers in
season points. AMP is setting up the points fund for the series this season to help recover
traveling and maintenance expenses.
AMP wants to hear from everyone, the fans, the drivers, the tracks, and the sponsors. We
want to make the series the best of its kind in the region, and give the state of Arkansas the
great late model series it truly deserves.
12/19/06 AMP Making History In Arkansas
The Start of AMP History of the series can be attributed to the registered teams, all of the
marketing partnerships with some of the top companies in Arkansas and working
relationships with many of the short tracks in the State.
The series will also pick up on a regular basis by many publications and continues to build
new relationships daily.
The majority of the teams participate not only to compete, but also to perfect and develop
their skills as professional drivers. To run the series, teams will visit a number of varied
tracks with different speeds, sizes and banking. One of the top benefits to a team is the
exposure in the dirt industry; teams have the eyes and ears of the racing world upon them
and many will use this as a tool to launch their racing careers. The AMP State Series is a
Regional Series, with excellent drivers and tremendous support from some of the largest
companies in the racing industry.
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