Saturday 21 December 2013

Cornett-Ching testing in Daytona

Asa racer Sarah Cornett-Ching has extended her racing season to the sunny weather in florida this weekend. The late model racer from Summerland is testing an ARCA car at Daytona international speedway. Follow her on the speed charts at http://www.arcaracing.com/

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Tuesday 26 November 2013

2013 Banquet in Review



ASA OK Tire Series Presented by Advance Testing Awards Banquet 2013

The ASA Sportsman Series celebrated the 2013 season in Quesnel, where sportsman races gathered for the 2013 banquet. Mike Ernst with support from the Quesnel racing community put on a great night of celebration and fun for the BC provincial touring Series. The Series competed at five different tracks this year, three in the north, two in the Okanagan, and one in the south. 29 different racers competed in the series with the average team travelling 5000 kilometers. Many Awards were given out to ASA touring racers.

The Best appearing crew was earned by the number 47 Adelman car. A sharp dressed bunch. Most improved driver was shared between rookie contender “Super” Dave Haworth and Jeff Cameron. Both drivers working very hard on their programs. The most sportsmanlike driver, voted on by all of the drivers, was Korbin Thomas, edging Mark Berriau out by one vote. Logan Jewel and team earned the best appearing car award in the shining number 92 Chevy Impala. Rookie of the year was won by Butch Hein, three points ahead of Dave Haworth. A strong start to the season with 2 wins in 2 racers, left Matt Stephenson struggling with mechanical issues and reluctantly collecting the hard luck award. Leigh Graham, crew chief of the number 18 car of Ian graham, top three points contender three years in a row was awarded the most committed crew member award. John Ross racer and owner of Advance Testing was recognized as Sponsor of the year for his commitment to the ASA racing series. Long time volunteer Jackie Baker earned the president’s award. Presented by Gary MacCarthy for her years of commitment and leadership in the series. Top ten drivers were presented with a banner of their car and finishing position.


Third place Ian Graham thanked his crew and sponsors for their hard work and commitment. The number 18 driver, a young gun in the series and consistent threat to win a championship. 

Second place Logan Jewel, with a special thanks to his sponsor MacCarthy Motors accepted the runner up trophy with a smile.

2013 points champion Korbin Thomas with a big thanks to his car owner Dave Key and faithful crew member Tyler Polaski. With 2 wins and three podiums, Korbin had a nearly perfect season. He thanked his fellow competitors for the good racing and competitive spirit everyone brings to the series.


                               TOP TEN OF 2013


1
19
Korbin Thomas
519
0
0

2
92
Logan Jewel
430
89
89

3
18
Ian Graham
427
92
3

4
27
Mark Berriau
413
106
14

5
71
Dave Olson
383
136
30

6
1
Matt Stephenson
355
164
28

7
6
Sheldon Mayert
338
181
17

8
36
Joe Cornett-Ching
320
199
18

9
5
Bob Williams
316
203
4

10
47
Trevor Adelman
305
214
11








Video Test - Agassiz Fun


Friday 25 October 2013

Many bc - Canadian racers here in Vegas

Follow the timing and scoring action on race monitor, just search bullring

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Thursday 10 October 2013

Race Photos - Change in Format / Process

April Sedlock, our fearless ASA photographer is changing the way you can access the many photos she takes through the course of the race day. She is completing the upload process over the next day and the new format will allow you to view all of the pics. We will be posting a link to the site as soon as possible. If you would like a high resolution photo from the site, you will have to email April the picture number and she will gladly send you the picture by email.

Contact April at  amsed@msn.com

Many thanks to April and the hard work she puts into the series. She has taken many great photos of everyone in the series. Have fun looking though the thousands of pictures.





Thursday 3 October 2013

ASA OK Tire Race 6 Review



Race Review – Race 6 Championship Night September 14 - 2013

Motoplex Speedway was the location for the ASA OK Tire Series by Advance Testing championship night. 21 cars out to do battle on the D shaped ½ mile. All were perfectly prepared and ready to do battle.
A clear blue sky and warm temperatures were the norm as a true Okanagan September evening unfolded. 

Fast in practice were the usual cast of characters, Ian graham, Korbin Thomas, Matt Stephenson, Mark Berriau, and Bob Williams. Thomas with a fair points lead would pretty much clinch the 2013 Championship with a solid qualifying effort, and sure enough, Thomas sets fast time with an 18.828. 

The heats are run and Dave Olson wins the B heat. Mark Berriau Runs hard and wins the A. Matt Stephenson’s nigh ends with a mechanical problem in the A heat. 



The 125 lap main has Mark Berriau move to the back due to possible mechanical issues. The 47 of Trevor Adelman takes the field to the green with the 7 of Bob Mear on the high side, The 99 of Sarah Cornett-Ching, past ASA rookie of the year, is back for this race and is racing hard. He 92 of Logan Jewel and The 5 of Bob Williams are already moving forward. On lap ten, Williams moves into the lead, and starts to move out. The 92 of jewel is hot on his heels. The 19 of Thomas is moving through a 14 car invert and racing hard. Lap 25 brings the first caution, the 12 car of Kalvin Loudoun has had some help and is spun in three, Berriau just about misses him, but rips the front off of the 12. Berriau ok, Loudoun to the pits.  Back to green with a tight battle all of the way through. 

The rookie of the year is up and down as the 89 leads the 57, and then places are traded. It’s going to come down to a position or two. Yellow again on lap 59, the 47 and the 18 tangled up in turn one, Ian graham tries to re-fire, but gets lapped, dashing hopes for a second place championship position. Back to green the 19 and the 92 are hot on the 5 car of Williams. Thomas on the high side giving Williams fits as the 92 lays in wait. Williams holds him off and continues. Yellow flag for a spin, and back to green on 98. The 27 has made his way through the field and is a high side restart on the 5 car. The flag flies and the two race hard down the front stretch, they touch and both slide into turn one, Berriau comes out of turn two leading, Williams is right there. Thomas wants in on the battle, but the 92 of Jewel is putting the pressure on big time. Yellow again and the field resets. 27 has a good restart and the five falls in line. The 92 makes the pass on the 19 for the last podium. The 2 of Wes Mader is putting together a great run and is in fifth. The laps run out and Mark Berriau wins the OK Tire 125. Williams Second, Jewel third. Thomas wins the championship in fourth, Wes mader with a well-earned top 5, Sarah Cornett-Ching with a great run in sixth. Sheldon Mayert solid in 7th, Ian Graham makes up two laps via lucky dog, and finishes 8th, Jeff Cameron in 9th, Scott Morgan 10th. Dave Olson 11th, Les Hein 12th, Bruce Bently 13th, Dave Haworth 14th, Bob Mear 15th, Trevor Adelman 16th Kyle day 17th, Kalvin Loudoun 18th, Joe Cornett-Ching 19th.  Russ Janson is unable to run due to a mechanical problem in practice