Austin Wayne Self to drive in Modified & TSRS divisions in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series

Austin Wayne Self today announced the addition of the Modified class to his NASCAR Whelen All-American Series schedule at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle, Texas. He will race for the 2010 NASCAR A-Line Modified championship with Crew Chief J.C. Umscheid. The #5 Modified car of Umscheid Racing Services will now become the #07 car to reflect the Austin Wayne Self brand.

NASCAR recently lowered the age limit for drivers in its feature division (Division 1), which is the Modified class at Thunderhill Raceway. Since Austin’s fifteenth birthday is on March 5, opening day for the racing series, he is now able to join the Modified class. Austin and Umscheid Race Services will have the opportunity to compete for the Division 1 local, state and national titles and point fund awards.

“I’m stoked to have two rides this year, and I know we will be competitive right out of the box. I’ve only been in a Modified once in my life, and that was last weekend when Hogan Naumann let me drive his a few laps. It was sweet for sure,” says Self.

“We are looking forward to working with a talented driver like Austin, who has shown he can win in pretty much any type of car. This puts one of our cars in a great position to repeat as the Modified championship,” says J.C. Umscheid.

In 2010 Austin was named the TSRS Rookie of the Year in the Late Model stock car class, a season that included 3 first place finishes and 3rd overall in points. This year the TSRS Late Model stock cars are racing as a part of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. This means that Austin will race in both the Late Model stock car and Modified classes in that series.

Austin’s NASCAR Whelen All-America Late Model stock car and Modified racing season opens Saturday, March 5 at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle, Texas.

About Austin Wayne Self
Austin Wayne Self is a 14-year-old Late Model stock car and kart-racing champion. In 2011, Austin starts his second Late Model stock car season in the NASCAR Whelen All-America Series, and his first Modified season at Thunderhill Racetrack located in Kyle, Texas. In 2010, he was named Rookie of the Year, 3rd Overall in Points and Best Looking Team in the Texas Super Racing Series. Austin is a consistent podium finisher and has been Engineered to Win in any racing environment. Learn more at www.austinwayneself.com.

About Umscheid Race Services
Headquartered in Alvarado, Texas, and led by J.C. Umscheid, a third generation racer. Umscheid Race Services provides driver training, race strategy and chassis set-up services to race teams in several series. These teams have won numerous races, track championships, series championships and other awards since signing on with Umscheid.

More information can be found online at http://www.austinwayneself.com

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TSRS Late Models roll into a new season this Saturday

The season opener for stock car racing at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) is only a few days away, and everything is moving forward at full speed to make 2010 the best racing season ever in the 13-year history of this 3/8-mile asphalt track.

This Saturday (March 27) will be the rescheduled season opener.  During the winter months, the Thunderhill Raceway (THR) staff and racing teams have been working hard to get ready for this big day.

Open Test-n-Tune practice sessions began the first Saturday in February, and drivers have continuously worked to fine-tune their race cars each weekend as the first race date approaches.

During the off-season, the staff has been coming up with innovative ways to create excitement and entertainment value for the fans.

Changes for the upcoming season include an expanded Midway area near the front entrance to the grandstands. Various food booths will be available, and fans will be given the opportunity to interact with the drivers at the new Drivers’ Autograph Booth. Kids can also expect to have lots of fun this year with inflatable bouncers, bike races and rides in the race cars on the track.

“We went through a few rough spots at the end of last year, and we weren’t sure if we’d even be able to keep the track open in 2010,” said Mary Ann Naumann, THR’s Owner and Promoter. “Fortunately, we were able to work out an agreement with the landowner, and we plan to make this year the best one ever – and hopefully for many more years to come!”

Naumann added, “Stock car racing is my life, and we’re so lucky to have a great car count and lots of dedicated drivers at Thunderhill Raceway. It’s our goal to showcase our drivers and make them more available to the fans. We also feel that we have the best entertainment value in the area – with 4-5 hours of jam-packed, up-close racing action on a Saturday night.”

The full racing agenda for Saturday night will include the fan-favorite TSRS (Texas Super Racing Series) Late Models, along with the TSRS Allison Legacys, Texas Pro Sedans, SportMods, ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and Mini Stocks.

Kids’ bicycle races are on Saturday’s list of activities, and kiddie rides (in the race cars) will also be offered at the end of the night.

Grandstand gates will open on Saturday a little earlier than usual – at 4 p.m. Qualifying will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by a Driver Autograph Session at 5:15 p.m. The racing action will begin with heat races at 6 p.m. and opening ceremony and feature races immediately afterwards.

Admission for the grandstands is $12 for adults (including tax), with a $2 discount for seniors, military and police and EMS personnel (with ID).  Children 12 and under are free.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, D-shaped asphalt oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, on the access road just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). Information on Thunderhill Raceway may be found on the track website at www.thunderhillraceway.com.

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TSRS Allison Legacys

#5 TSRS Allison Legacy - DALLENBACH – WYATT, JAKE & KATE

Sponsors:  Bob McCall Company

Notes:  Rookie Brothers and Sister Team

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#19 TSRS Allison Legacy - COLE RUNCO

Pit Crew: 

Sponsors:  TexDive, PC Storage, Kart Runco, www.realestatewihtDebbie.com

Notes:  2009 TSRS Allison Legacy Rookie of the Year

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#24 TSRS Allison Legacy - KRIS KERR

Pit Crew:  Ted Kerr, Jr. and Ted Kerr, Sr. (Crew Chiefs), Brian Sommers, Nancy Kerr, Kelly Kerr 

Sponsors:  Dale’s Collision Repair, Gladwin Pain Company, Simpson Racing, Ralph Guerrera DDS, C&C Signs and Graphics, EmLi Inc., Jerry & Olga Wright, Victor Valdez, Marbach Road Animal Hospital, Allstate (Chris Hill)

Notes:  March 28, 2009 – First victory in the TSRS Allison Legacys; 2006 Lonestar Legacy Series Sportsman of the Year; 2004 & 2005 Mini-Cup Champion; 2001-2003 Lone Star Quarter Midgets Assocation (LSQMA); 2002 LSQMA Light 160 and LSQMA Senior Honda class

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#32 TSRS Allison Legacy - JAMES HUFF

Pit Crew:  Janette Huff (Crew Chief), James Hayden, Del Harris

Sponsors:  Texas Roadhouse, Huff Metal Recycling

Notes: 2009 – Fifth in 2009 TSRS Allison Legacy points; 2008 – Fifth in Pro Stock points at Houston Motorsports Park; 2007 - third in Pro Stock points & Leadership Award at Houston Motorsports Park; 2006 – Hobby Stock Champion at Houston Motorsports Park

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#56 TSRS Allison Legacy - LAUREN RUNCO

Pit Crew: 

Sponsors:  TexDive, PC Storage, Kart Runco, www.realestatewihtDebbie.com

Notes: 

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#80 TSRS Allison Legacy - COLLIN ALEXANDER

 

Pit Crew:  Big John Claridge (Crew Chief), Allen Alexander

Sponsors:  AAA House Leveling

Notes:  Raced Quarter Midgets from Ages 5-8

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#87 TSRS Allison Legacy - CHARLES AIKIN

Pit Crew: 

Sponsors:  South Bay, Terry’s Body Shop

Notes: 

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#88 TSRS Allison Legacy - KYLE HARDING

Pit Crew: 

Sponsors:  Intercontinental Service Company

Notes: 

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#96 TSRS Allison Legacy - JAKE WRIGHT

Sponsors:  Bryant Equipment, DDC, 360 Motorsports, Eclipse Window Tint, M&A Craftworks

 Notes: 2009 – finished sixth in TSRS Allison Legacy point standings; 2008 Bandolero Rookie of the Year at Houston Motorsports Park; 2007 RCQMA Senior Stock Champion; started racing Quarter Midgets at the age of 5.

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#99 TSRS Allison Legacy - MATT YEVCAK

Crew Chief:  Jeffrey Yevcak

Sponsors:  Plum Creek Self Storage, Austin Extreme Graphics, Simpson Racing Products

Notes: Only raced three times with the TSRS Allison Legacys in 2009

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