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CARL EDWARDS/ R.E. TECHNOLOGIES RACING READIES FOR BACK TO BACK NIGHTS OF RACING AT TERRE HAUTE AND O’REILLY RACEWAY PARK
SANTOS, HAGAR AND CARVER RECORD STRONG FINISHES FOR THE CARL EDWARDS/ R.E. TECHNOLOGIES RACING TEAM AT TUCSON Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing PR TUSCON, AZ (02/21/10) – Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing drivers Bobby Santos, Derek Hagar and Justin Carver competed in the 4th Annual Rosemont Copper "Copper on Dirt" at USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona over the weekend. In Friday's qualifications, Derek Hagar led the way by piloting the #91 Silver Crown entry to the 5th fastest time overall, while Carver qualified the #991 entry in the 13th fastest and Bobby Santos III qualified the #199 team car 19th fastest on the board. The main event was slated for Saturday, but persistant rains forced the program to be moved to Sunday afternoon. In the main event, Hagar would come home in the 8th position, Carver would finish 12th, and Santos picked up a 15th place finish. "Hopefully we can start off where we left off last season," said Derek Hagar, winner of the 2009 USAC Silver Crown "Copper on Dirt" Hard Charger award. Last year the driver of the No. 91 Hagar/ Conrad/ RE Technologies Dyno Tech FK Rod Ends car finished 5th at Manzanita Speedway. Hagar believes the tighter confines of the 3.8-mile dirt track will suit him just fine. "USA Raceway sounds like the type of racetrack I like. Hopefully we will have the momentum of last year to carry into this race." Next on the docket for Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing team will be the a May 22nd trip to Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. CAMERON DODSON AND THE CARL EDWARDS/ R.E. TECHNOLOGIES RACING TEAM WIN AGAIN AT IOWA SPEEDWAY ANNETT, DODSON AND WISE LOOK TO TAKE ON THE HIGH BANKS OF IOWA SPEEDWAY “The logistics are going to be pretty hectic and tiresome but I am looking forward to it,” said Wise. CAMERON DODSON RETURNS FOR RICHMOND'S "JAMES RIVER GROUNDS 100" JUNE 27 Cameron Dodson of Greenfield, Ind., USAC's 2007 K & N Silver Crown Series "Rookie of the Year", returns to series competition this weekend in the "James River Grounds 100" at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. He finished second to Chet Fillip is last year's Richmond 100-lapper. Saturday's race gets the green flag at 6:15 pm. Critically injured in a November, 2007 crash on a public Indiana highway, Dodson has made a remarkable recovery and looks forward to his first race since that life-changing accident. Dodson, who competed in a car fielded by NASCAR Sprint Cup star Carl Edwards, himself a graduate of the USAC Silver Crown series, will make his return as part of a two-car team backed by Edwards. Dodson's teammate will be veteran USAC racer Josh Wise of Riverside, Calif. The now-20-year-old Dodson suffered injuries which could have ended his racing career. A brain injury, collapsed lungs, broken ribs and sternum, vertebrae fractures and injuries to his spleen, liver and kidneys resulted in a hospital stay of over a month but doctors were absolutely amazed when he finally regained consciousness and proclaimed "I've got to get out of here. I'll do anything you say." He was comatose for nearly a month while family and friends prayed for his recovery. Surprisingly, he awoke just before Christmas and just a couple of short weeks later he was home undergoing re-hab. Dodson's career was skyrocketing when it was suddenly interrupted. His rookie Silver Crown season produced a victory at Phoenix International Raceway, three thirds, two fourths and a pole start at New Hampshire International Speedway. In 2008 he won again at Iowa Speedway and added seconds at Phoenix and also at Richmond. "I guess God was watching over me," Cameron admits. "I'm really pumped about this weekend. I tested at Memphis Motorsports Park last week and ran consistent times. My chief mechanic Chris Santucci does a fantastic job and has been a great help in my return." Teammate Wise also tested at Memphis and feels that the team has a good chance at winning at Richmond. "Carl (Edwards) called me when I got out of the hospital and I think he's just as pumped as I am about this weekend. I'm driving the same car I ran last year and hope this time I can put it in victory lane." CARL EDWARDS/ R.E. TECHNOLOGIES RACING SCORES TWO TOP FIVES AT MANZANITA MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing drivers Jesse Hockett and Derek Hagar recorded two top fives Saturday night at the Sands Chevrolet Presents “The Copper on Dirt” in Phoenix Arizona. Hockett finished 2nd and Hagar 5th at the K&N USAC Silver Crown opener at Manzanita Speedway. The weekend of racing started Friday night with heat races. Marion, Arkansas native Derek Hagar got the team off to a good start winning his USAC Silver Crown heat race in the No. 6 Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing Silver Crown car. Jesse Hockett finished second driving the No. 199 Roush/ Yates Engines, Ford Racing/ Red Line Oil entry. In the Copper Bowl Shootout, Jesse Hockett started on the pole and led all ten laps to win the race. Derek Hagar finished 9th. Jesse Hockett’s win Friday night put him on the pole for Saturday night’s feature with Bud Kaeding starting outside the pole. When the green flag dr opped Hockett and Kaeding battled for the lead back and fourth with the No. 199 leading 26 of the 50 laps. With two laps remaining, the Missouri native hopped the cushion and the two-time USAC Silver Crown Champion Kaeding drove by and held on for the win. Jesse Hockett recovered to finish second, recording his first USAC Silver Crown podium. Derek Hagar started 9th but was persistent and powered by several cars to finish 5th. Hockett is 2nd and Hagar is 5th in USAC Silver Crown Series points heading into the May 22 “Hoosier Hundred” at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. USAC RETURNS TO TELEVISION The Sands Chevrolet Presents “The Copper on Dirt” is scheduled to air in Versus on April 24th at 5pm eastern. ON THE WEB =0 A The official website of Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing www.retechracing.com provides the latest information about the Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing team. The site offers photos and stories of the team from the track. MARKETING PARTNERS WANTED Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing is seeking marketing partners for the 2009 season and beyond. The team has opportunities in their Silver Crown pavement and Silver Crown dirt programs. To find out how we can help your business, please contact Chris Santucci at 901-581-1487.
DODSON RETURNS TO "COPPER WORLD" PODIUM AT PIR Cameron Dodson returned to the victory podium at Phoenix International Raceway in his second appearance at the one-mile paved oval. Although this time it was as the runner-up. The twenty-year old racing standout from Greenfield, Indiana, soared to his "Copper World Classic" win last year and was poised to repeat. Dodson's Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies No. 199 Ford Racing machine delivered on performance and agility but the talented young driver had his work cut out for him. Facing premier field of open wheel aces as well as names like Ryan Newman, Dave Steele, and Jerry Coons, competition was fierce and track position is vital at PIR. Polesitter Bobby East had a significant advantage of pacing the field while Dodson had to advance four positions from his sixth place starting berth before setting his sights on East. Unfortunately, cautions and the lap counter clicked off and Dodson ran out of time before the checkered flag waved. He was still able to bring home an impressive second place finish to bookend his runner-up finish at Richmond International Raceway that opened his 2008 USAC Silver Crown campaign. In fact, Dodson's win at Iowa Speedway for the "Casey's General Stores 100" was sandwiched between a pair of 2nd place honors in only four series' starts this season. "Chris Santucci and the No. 199 Carl Edwards Racing/R.E. Technologies Ford Racing team delivered another great car that I was able to handle," commented Dodson. "I believe we had one of the best cars out there and could have really challenged East for the lead but we were at a disadvantage havint to work through traffic and starting sixth before havint that chance. Still, we were able to get one win this season and a pair of runner-up finishes in four races so every time we showed up, we proved we were capable of being out front. This will be a great way to go into the off-season and I am looking forward to what the 2009 season brings." REIGNING “COPPER WORLD CLASSIC” WINNER DODSON LOOKS TO DEFEND TITLE GREENFIELD, IN (November 5, 2008) – At only twenty years old, Cameron Dodson has impressive credentials to his credit including two premier USAC Silver Crown™ Series’ victories and the series’ 2007 “Rookie of the Year” honors all while competing in the Carl Edwards Racing/R.E. Technologies No. 199 Ford Racing machine. Although Dodson’s most recent win was in his last race entry at the Iowa Speedway hosted “Casey’s General Stores 100”, he enters this weekend’s famed “Copper World Classic” as the reigning event winner. In the Indiana native’s first outing in the No. 199 this year, Cameron lined up 16th at Richmond International Raceway and advanced a staggering fourteen positions en route to a runner-up finish and honors as the event’s “Hard Charger Award” recipient. While Dodson has only competed in a limited USAC Silver Crown™ schedule during the 2008 campaign, he often steals the show whenever he is entered. Having their every move studied by their boss, let alone one of NASCAR’s best competitors, would make most young drivers nervous; however, Dodson takes a very different view on having team owner Carl Edwards at the track. ”Some people think that having Carl watch me would be added stress but it’s actually the opposite – he really helps keep me calm and focused,” noted Dodson. “He understands how things are from the driver’s seat and has so much experience at these tracks like Phoenix International Raceway that he can help me with my lines and adds a unique perspective that benefits our entire team. He often spots for me when he has an opportunity to be at the track with us and it’s always great to have him on the other end of the radio.” With excellent equipment underneath him like the Yates-Roush Ford powered C&R Chassis, the 2007 Silver Crown™ Rookie of the Year has a high level of comfort in the No. 199 under the guidance of team manager and famed mechanic Chris Santucci. Santucci’s experience and open communication with his young driver have helped Dodson’s confidence behind the wheel and that momentum is something that the Carl Edwards Racing/R.E. Technologies’ team looks to carry in to Phoenix. ”Chris Santucci and the entire Carl Edwards Racing/R.E. Technologies team also work to give me the best handling cars on the track,” Dodson praised. “Our team is starting to gel and that confidence we have in one another has translated to wins for us. I can’t thank Carl, Chris, all of the guys at the shop, Ford Racing, and, of course, the Yates-Roush engine shop for their hard work and giving me this opportunity. Hopefully we can add another one of those Copper World trophies to our trophy case.” The 100 circuits of the “Copper World Classic”, a three decade old tradition, is scheduled for a 9:40 p.m. EST start at the paved, one-mile oval of Phoenix International Raceway on Thursday, November 6, 2008, and is touted as the season finale for the USAC Silver Crown™ cars. Complete information on the historic USAC Silver Crown™ Series including additional event information is available by logging on to http://www.usacracing.com and the latest Cameron Dodson news can be found at http://www.camerondodson.com. Dodson’s #199 Carl Edwards Racing/R.E. Technologies C&R Chassis is powered by a Yates-Roush Ford engine and carries sponsorship from Ford Racing, Red Line Oil, Hoosier Tire, The Wax Shop, The Joie of Seating, and Mechanix Wear. BUSY WEEKEND DRAWS NEAR FOR CARL EDWARDS/R.E. TECHNOLOGIES AT COPPER WORLD CLASSIC Memphis, Tennessee (October 31st, 2008) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing are busily preparing three entries for battle for the Copper World Classic, which will be held in a little over a week at Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona on N0vember 6th, 2008. This weekend, the team will test at PIR in preparation. The team will field three cars for the event including the #199 for Cameron Dodson, the TMC 121 for Michael Annett, and an entry for Steve Arpin. This event will mark the final race of 2008 for the USAC Silvercrown Series. TOUGH WEEKEND FOR CARL EDWARDS/R.E. TECHNOLOGIES AT ELDORA Memphis, Tennessee (September 22nd, 2008) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing competed at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio in the USAC Silver Crown event. Both, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Derek Hagar, entered the event in team cars. Derek would qualify in the 14th position, and Ricky qualified in the 15th position. With only the top twelve qualifiers locking into the feature, both drivers were forced to run the qualifier. Hagar finished 2nd in the qualifier with Stenhouse Jr. finishing 3rd, which earned both drivers a transfer to the feature event. The team's luck would take a turn for the worst from this point in the night. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was leading the Midget feature when he got into the wall, resulting in a hard flip. He was transported to the hospital and released with a minor concussion. Kevin Swindell started Stenhouse's entry in the main event and finished a strong 14th in his first ever event in a Silver Crown car. Derek started 14th in the Silver Crown feature and looked to be fast, but a pair of cars spun in front of him on the first lap with Hagar flipping over the top of them ending his night. Hagar also competed in the USAC Sprint Car division, where he recorded a 2nd place finish in his heat race and a 10th place finish in the feature. STENHOUSE & HAGAR EYE TRIPLE CROWN AT ELDORA Memphis, Tennessee (September 17th, 2008) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing will travel to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for the USAC Triple Crown on Saturday night. The team will go into action with both guns blazing as Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Derek Hagar will each be piloting a USAC Silver Crown car fielded by Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing. Both drivers will also be competing in the 410 Wingless Sprint Car division and Midget Division. In addition, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will be piloting his family owned #99 Sprint Car in Friday night's World of Outlaw event. STENHOUSE EARNS ANOTHER TOP 5 FINISH AT DUQUOIN FAIRGROUNDS Memphis, Tennessee (September 1st, 2008) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing recorded another strong performance on Sunday, August 31st as Ricky Stenhouse Jr. picked up a 4th place finish in the USAC Silver Crown event at the DuQuoin Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois. Derek Hagar also earned a 9th place finish in his first ever Silver Crown start. STENHOUSE SCORES TOP 5 FINISH IN SILVER CROWN ACTION AT THE SPRINGFIELD MILE Memphis, Tennessee (August 20th, 2008) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing traveled to the Springfield Mile in Springfield, Illinois over the weekend for a USAC Silver Crown event. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. qualified 9th for the feature event with his Ford racing engine. Stenhouse Jr. got as high as the 3rd position before settling for a 4th place finish. Memphis area driver, Derek Hagar, was also in action and turned in a strong showing in practice. However, his luck would not last as his motor broke five laps into the feature event. Stenhouse Jr. had another strong run over the weekend as he finished 2nd in the ARCA event at the Springfield Mile on Sunday. Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing will return to action at the Duquoin State Fairgrounds in Duquoin, Illinois on Sunday, August 31st. Both Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Derek Hagar will be in action. CARL EDWARDS/R.E. TECHNOLOGIES RACING PICKS UP FIRST WIN OF 2008 Memphis, Tennessee (August 11th, 2008) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing was in action at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa over the weekend. With Ricky Stenhouse Jr. committed to an ARCA race, Cameron Dodson was chosen to drive the team's primary car. Dodson qualified 6th and advanced to take the lead on lap 23. He and Tracy Hines would swap the lead a few times over the next several laps before Cameron ultimately drove away from the field on his way to the victory, which was the first of the year for Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing. Michael Annett was in action in the Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies prepared #11 TMC entry. Annett was battling with Hines for the second position on the white flag lap when the pair made contact relegating Annett to a 6th place finish. Steve Arpin was also in action in the #35 Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing entry, and he qualified in the 20th position. Arpin was up to the 5th position on the white flag lap, but fell to a 9th place finish, when he checked up to avoid the contact between Hines and Annett. Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing will return to action this weekend at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. back behind the wheel. BAD LUCK FOLLOWS CARL EDWARDS/R.E. TECHNOLOGIES IN USAC SILVER CROWN DOUBLE HEADER Memphis, Tennessee (July 25th, 2008) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing entered a pair of USAC Silver Crown events over the past two days. On Wednesday, July 23rd, the team entered the event at Terre Haute Action Track. Ricky qualified 7th, but was forced to retire on lap 62 with motor woes. On Thursday, July 24th, the team once again experience motor woes at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. Stenhouse Jr. was forced to start at the back of the feature grid after the engine created problems during qualifying. Ricky got as high as the 12th position before being shuffled back several spots, when Shane Hmiel blew a motor in front of him. Stenhouse Jr. rallied back to a 17th place finish. Steve Arpin recorded a 16th place finish at ORP with Michael Annett finishing in the 18th position. CARL EDWARDS/ R.E. TECHNOLOGIES RACING PREPS FOR BUSY WEEKEND Memphis, Tennessee (July 21st, 2008) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing is preparing for a busy week of racing. On Wednesday, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will be piloting the team's Silver Crown Dirt Car at Terre Haute Action Track in Terre Haute, Indiana. On Thursday Stenhouse Jr. will travel to O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, Indiana for a Silver Crown pavement race. Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing will also be fielding Silver Crown Pavement Cars for Michael Annett and for Open Wheel Modified ace, Steve Arpin at ORP. Carl Edwards was slated to compete in one of the team's entries, but a scheduling conflict rendered it not possible. In addition, Derek Hagar from Marion, Arkansas will be making his Silver Crown debut in a Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies prepared entry at Terre Haute on Wednesday night. CARL EDWARDS/ R.E. TECHNOLOGIES RACING SCORES SECOND PODIUM IN AS MANY RACES AT RICHMOND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Memphis, Tenn. – Cameron Dodson and the Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing scored the team’s second podium finish of the season in as many races Saturday evening at Richmond International Raceway. Dodson and the team overcame mechanical demons earlier in the race weekend to pass thirteen cars to finish second and take control of the K&N USAC Silver Crown Championship Series owner points. The weekend started out with an ill handling car but the team quickly went to work making changes. The changes that Team Manager Chris Santucci and crew made paid off immediately as the No. 199 with power from a Roush/ Yates engine started knifing through the field. By the 8th lap on the .75 mile oval, Cameron Dodson had gained seven positions jumping from 14th to 7th. An early caution would bunch up the field but the rest of the race remained green. Dodson continued to move forward jumping up to 5th on lap 31 and then passed Levi Jones and A.J. Fike for 4th and 3rd respectively. Just after halfway, Cameron Dodson passed pole sitter Tracy Hines for second, turning the fastest laps of the race at 126.115mph, but leader Chet Phillip was five seconds ahead and with no caution flags Dodson and the Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing team settled for second. “Our new setups on the No. 199 did the trick,” said Cameron Dodson. “Maybe if I had not conserved my tires we could have gotten the win but second is a good finish.” The second place finish moved the No. 199 Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing team into first place in the K&N USAC Silver Crown Championship Series owner’s points. The team is scheduled to race back to back nights in Indiana first on the dirt of the Terre Haute Action Track on July 23rd and then on the pavement at O’Reilly Raceway Park on July 24th. Ricky Stenhouse was in Canada over the weekend driving the No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing ARCA Re/Max Series car. He finished third at Cayuga Sunday afternoon and continues to lead the ARCA Re/Max Series points. Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing alum Peter Shepherd finished 5th. Michael Annett who drove in several pavement races for the Carl Edwards/ R.E. Technologies Racing team in 2007 finished 11th in his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park. MARKETING PARTNERS WANTED Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Heads To Richmond International Raceway Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing will travel to Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia this Friday and Saturday, June 27th-28th for a USAC Silver Crown event on the paved oval. Due to prior commitments Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will not be able to pilot the car this weekend. As a result, Cameron Dodson will be back behind the wheel for the big event. The 56th Annual Hoosier Hundred is Cancelled Due to Rain Thursday, May 29, 2008 - Track Enterprises, Inc. announces that the 56th Annual Hoosier Hundred set to run on May 23, 2008 that was previously postponed due to heavy rains will unfortunately not be rescheduled. Due to scheduling conflicts a viable date was not available. Race fans that purchased tickets to the race on May 23 will receive a full refund at point of purchase. To request your refund you may go to the Track Enterprises website and print a request form. Please send your refund and ticket stub along with the request to where you purchased your tickets. Track Enterprises address is PO Box 79 Macon, IL 62544. If you purchased a pit pass you need to contact the USAC office for your refund at 317-247-5151. You may also go to the Indiana State Fairgrounds or Track Enterprises to obtain a refund request form. For more information contact Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 or visit our website at www.trackenterprises.com, or call the Indiana State Fairgrounds at 317-927-1482. STENHOUSE, JR. GRABS TOP-5 FINISH AT MANZY Memphis, TN (2/17/08) - Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies Racing and driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. were in action over the weekend at Manzanita Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona for the Copper World on Dirt. The team walked away from qualifying with a respectable 9th place starting spot for the feature event. Stenhouse Jr. began his march to the front with the drop of the green and, when the checkered flag fell, was battling Bud Kaeding for second. Stenhouse would be credited with a 3rd place finish. The new generation pavement car that was introduced in the 2006 season has been shelved for the time being and will undergo an extensive redevelopment and redesign program. As a result, the traditional pavement cars that have been the backbone of the USAC Silver Crown series will be returning for the remainder of the 2008 season. The Carl Edwards/R.E. Technologies team has several of these traditional cars on hand and plans to build a new pavement car able to compete for the series championship. In order for the teams to have ample time to prepare their cars, the May 8th event scheduled at Darlington Raceway has been cancelled. The next scheduled event will be the Hoosier Hundred held on May 23rd at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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