ARCA OK Tire Series / ASA meeting Coming up

ARCA OK Tire Series racers are invited to a meeting in the lower mainland to discuss joining forces with the BC Latemodel Tour. I am headed down to continue discussions with the ASA driver’s group. Our goal is to get all sportsman cars on the same page and working together in one BC wide touring series. I have already received feedback from many ARCA drivers, and to clarify, this will not change the ARCA Ok Tire Series, dates, or rules, just combine resources. I think this is a great opportunity for sportsman racing in BC. If you would like to provide feedback, please email me at kendallt@wlake.com. The meeting is Sunday December 8 10:00 AM at Advance testing, 9525 189 Street #5, Surrey, BC V4N 5L8.  

Sincerely,

Kendall Thomas

Welcome Gary MacCarthy

The ARCA OK Tire Series would like to welcome Gary MacCarthy as the new president of our racing series. Gary has been a racer for years and has been involved in the WESCAR / ARCA Ok Tire series since its inception. Gary is an accomplished businessman and has a great passion for the sport. We are looking forward to working with Gary to continue to grow and support this great series. I would also like to thank Bob Williams for his many years of ARCA/WESCAR presidency. Bob worked countless hours behind the scenes to ensure the series was the best it could be. Many thanks Bob.

Sincerely,

Kendall Thomas

Goodyear Tire News

Hello Sportsman Racers,

Unfortunately we have received news that Goodyear will no longer be manufacturing most of their short track tires in 2013. This does include the Goodyear tire we have been using for over 15 years. There was some discussion that Goodyear may be supplying a similar tire to a select few series that are under contract with Goodyear. Though this is true, at this time, Goodyear will not commit to increasing production for general sales. We are remaining in contact with Goodyear as well as talking to other tire manufactures to find a tire that will suit our needs. We will keep you posted as we work on the 2013 tire program.

Kendall Thomas

ARCA and WCSS Racers Celebrate the 2012 Race Season

A great banquet was had by all last weekend. The Okanangan street stock association,  the West Coast Sportsman Series and the ARCA OK Tire Sportsman Series came together in Vernon for a great night of awards presentations and good fun bring the 2012 racing season to an official close. The WCSS crowned the 5^th champion of the series with Logan Jewel becoming the first Northern based car to win the big prize. Kalvin Loudoun and Sarah Cornett-Ching picked up second and third respectively. Sportsman of the year was Jeff Cameron, and Barry Clayton collected most improved driver. Cassandra Walker collected up the Rookie of the year trophy. Matt Stephenson gained the most positions in every race to take home the hard charger trophy. Joe Cornett-Ching of ANJ Automotive took home the sponsor of the year trophy for his support of the series. Dale Beisik collected the hard luck trophy.

Mike Ernst Mc’d the OK Tire Series awards. Bob Williams was thanked with a signed helmet from all of the racers, for many years of hard work as president of the series. Mark Berriau earned his third top points championship, only the second driver to accomplish this in the history of the series. Mark was also awarded the most sportsmanlike driver award. Mark thanked his fellow racers as this award is voted on by fellow drivers. Collecting the second place trophy was Ian Graham. The ARCA young gun thanked everyone for a great year and threw down the challenge to Berriau for 2013. Third place hardware was collected by PG racer Logan Jewel. Crew Chief Mark Jewel collected the coveted “crew chief of the year award” for commitment above and beyond. Thanks to all of the sportsman racers who supported the series throughout the year. Thanks also to our loyal sponsors and fans that keep this great series running. Have a great off season, and see you in 2013.      

Award Winners List

Best appearing crew –   09 Ryley Seibert

Most improved driver – 19 Barry Clayton

Most sportsmanlike –    27  Mark Berriau

Best appearing car –      92 Logan Jewel

Rookie of the year –      67 Jeff Cameron – Sponsored by the Red Bluff Pub.

Long Tow award –         22 Chris Babcock

Hard Luck –                   47 Trevor Adelman

Crew chief of the year - Mark Jewel    Sponsor of the year - Greg at Finishline Racing Products.

Top Ten Trophy Winners:

1	27	Mark Berriau           WIN	488	0
2	18	Ian Graham             WIN	458	30
3	92	Logan Jewel            WIN	395	93
4	7	Bob Mear	364	124
5	09	Ryley Seibert	346	142
6	99	Sarah Cornett-Ching	339	149
7	71	Dave Olson              WIN	336	152
8	47	Trevor Adelman	324	164
9	22	Chris Babcock	313	175
10	67	Jeff Cameron	268	220

Two Big Giveaway Draws were on the list also.

Many thanks to Roy and Family at Aarons Furniture for the WCSS - ARCA Driver's JVC Television.

The winner of the draw was Jeff Cameron

The winner of the 2000 dollar Goodyear Racing Tires travel voucher was Barry Clayton.

Great Article From NBC news online from Agassiz

Follow the link http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/13/13846474-racing-through-summer-at-agassiz-speedway#.UFNnsrqnWQ0.mailto

photo from Andy Clark - Rueters

IT'S BANQUET TIME AGAIN

ARCA OK Tire Sportsman Series 2012 Banquet.

Combined with West Coast Sportsman Series and Okanagan Street Stocks

Saturday Oct.27/12 @Village Green Hotel Vernon

Book rooms at 250-542-3321 or 1-800-663-4433 – Mention ARCA for the group rate. Rooms $79.00 + taxes Single or Double Occupancy Rooms must be booked by the 19^th of October.

Ticket price $40.00/person – Contact Brigitte Clayton for tickets barrysplace@telus.net – or phone 250-545-0883

Tickets must purchased by the 19^th of October.

Teams are asked to bring one or two small door prizes.

Evening Schedule

2:00pm - 4:00pm WCSS & ARCA Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm Happy Hour (Cash Bar)

5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner (Chicken and Roast Beef)

7:00pm - 9:00pm Award Ceremonies

9:00pm - 12:30am– Door Prizes, Dancing to Boogie Nights DJ

12:30 Cleanup

Second place equals first in points

ARCA regular Logan jewel finishes second in WCSS points final race and wins the WCSS points championship. The first northern based car to do so In five years of WCSS racing. Congratulation to the Jewel team.