THE RACE” at North Wilkesboro Available by Pay-Per-View

$19.99 Buys a Full Day Ticket of PASS SLM & Modified Action on Speed51.com

NAPLES, ME (April 6, 2011) – After months of anticipation, the Pro All Stars Series’ marquee event for the 2011 season, known simply as “THE RACE” (April 7-9) at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina, is now upon us. It will also be the first event “Under the Lights” at the historic racetrack. To top that off, in a major announcement today, officials from PASS have announced a partnership with Speed51.com for the event, to make “THE RACE” available, with live video and audio, in a Pay-Per-View fashion on your computer.

With an entry list of more than 90 Super Late Models to date and at least $75,000 up for grabs for the winning driver at the legendary North Wilkesboro facility, plus a strong field of the East Coast’s top Tour-Type Modifieds, “THE RACE” has become an event of epic proportions.

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DJ Shaw Hoping for a Rebound With a Big Payday at “THE RACE”

DJ Shaw Hoping for a Rebound With a Big Payday at “THE RACE”

Historic North Wilkesboro to Host the Precision JLM Team With $75,000 On the Line

CONCORD, NC (April 5, 2011) – Nestled in the hills of North Carolina sits on of the most historic ovals in racing history, North Wilkesboro Speedway. The legendary facility will host one of the most anticipated Super Late Model events in recent history, as the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Models will bid for a $75,000 winner’s purse in “THE RACE.”
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Joey Doiron North Wilkesboro Race Preview

Joey Doiron: PASS North Series
North Wilkesboro Race Preview

Joey Doiron of Berwick, Maine, joins drivers from two divisions for the PASS-sanctioned $75,000-to-win “The Race” at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C., on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9. The reigning PASS North Series Rookie of the Year is guaranteed a starting spot in the lucrative event for both PASS North and PASS South Series teams. Doiron has never competed at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, which has sat nearly dormant since the last NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event there in 1995, though he and his family-owned Super Late Model team tested there last month.

WHO: Joey Doiron, Berwick, Maine
TEAM: No. 73 JBJ Machine/Rescue Welding/Dale Shaw Race Cars Chevrolet

BEST CAREER NORTH WILKESBORO SPEEDWAY FINISH: N/A
LAST RACE AT NORTH WILKESBORO SPEEDWAY: N/A

WHAT: PASS-sanctioned “The Race” 300-lap Super Late Model event
WHERE: North Wilkesboro Speedway, North Wilkesboro, N.C.
WHEN: Qualifying – Friday, April 8, 5 p.m.; Race – Saturday, April 9, 6 p.m. (more…)

Ryan Blaney Wins South Carolina Clash 150 PASS South Super Late Model Series Event

Young Racer Uses Patience to Take Win at Dillon Motor Speedway

Dillon SC (4/2) The second race in the 2011 season for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South presented by JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Products took place on Saturday, April 2nd at Dillon Motor Speedway (SC). The South Carolina Clash 150 was delayed by one week due to weather, but with no precipitation in the area, Ryan Blaney drove his way to victory lane at Dillon for the second year in a row.

21 of the 24 Super Late Model racers on hand answered the call for time trials. Heath Hindman looked like he was on his way to his first pole position of the year when he turned a 15.622-second lap but Jay Fogleman ripped off a 15.620, earning the pole position for the South Carolina Clash. (more…)

JE Pistons, Roush Yates Performance Products sign on as PASS South Presenting Sponsors

Naples ME (3/31) Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom Mayberry is pleased to announce that JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Products have agreed to co-present the PASS South super late model series for the balance of the 2011 racing season. The announcement comes just a week before THE RACE at Historic North Wilkesboro (NC) Speedway, the 300 lap, $75,000.00 to win super bowl of short track racing that has drawn entries from Maine to California.

The presenting sponsorship comes with a variety of valuable awards for racers and engine builders. In addition to providing a product certificate award at each PASS South presented by JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Products event, PASS North teams will benefit from a similar program for running the JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Products logos. The top engine builder in each series will receive a generous product certificate based on driver points earned, and, there will be end of the season awards for the PASS South, North and National Champions.
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Travis Benjamin Gearing up for 2011 Race Season.

Story by Chris Roy

It has been along winter and the fans drivers can’t wait to hear the roar of the engines, as the PASS North season opened at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, is only a month away. One of the fan favorites Travis Benjamin, driver of the number 17, will once again take on the drivers of the Pro All Star Series to win his first PASS Championship.

RPM. What have you been doing in the off season?
Travis. We have been working really hard on our cars to make sure they are both ready to go for the season. I personally have been playing a lot of Basketball and just picked up playing Floor Hockey. Trying to stay busy cause its been a really long winter.

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