Rich Vleck, TULSA, Okla. (April 22, 2009)- Just days away from the 2009 Lucas Oil ASCS Patriot Season Opener at Black Rock, here is the series encyclopedia for the season. It is a new format this year, highlighting all the tracks, sponsors and drivers that are sure to make this season so special.
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Adamczyk- Don is entering his 7th season in a Sprint.
Albany-Saratoga- Patriots visit A-S for the first time ever on May 8.
Arcade- Formerly known as Freedom, the Patriots will invade this year on July 24.
ASI Racewear- Official Racewear of the Series for a third year.
August- Joe Jr. goes into his sophomore year in 2009.
A-Verdi Storage Containers- Sponsoring the popular King of Central New York Series for a third consecutive year.
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Barger- Justin was Black Rock Winner in 2008, will be around when available this year
Barney- Jason has won at Canandaigua two years in a row, look out for him on King of CNY.
Black Rock- Two races this year: Opener on May 1 and $4k-to-win event on August 7.
Bonnell- Scott will be around more this year, running for a few mini series titles.
Breen Brothers- Blake and Bobby both won last year, can they do it again this year?
Brewerton- Second year in a row on schedule in mid July, this year on the 10th.
Brockville- Returns to Patriot schedule with two full-point dates: July 18 and August 22.
Broderick- Bubba, the 08 R.O.Y. seeks his first win in 09 while traveling from Connecticut.
Button- Gordy pocketed a pair of wins last year and will be a factor again this year.
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Canandaigua- The longest running (and fastest) stop on tour, this year on June 13.
Cayuga County- The tricky fairgrounds is sure to pack the stands and pits on July 12.
Cornwall- Will host the Patriots for the first time ever on July 19.
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DeWick- Bruce is setting up for a Rookie of the Year run after feeling out his car in 08.
Devendorf- Tim is also a Rookie of the Year contender when not running his mod lite.
Drummond- Will host $6k-to-win Quebec Sprint Nationals on August 15.
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Emery- Doug is always a factor, especially when bonus money is up for grabs.
Eriez- Two stops again this year, this time on Holiday Weekends: May 24 and Sept. 6.
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Fulton- Patriot invasion on August 8 at the facility that is getting an exciting facelift.
Fink- Jared might not be running the whole tour, but he will be around plenty.
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Gater Racing News- sponsoring the Hard Charger of the Season for a fifth year.
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Howland- Bryan looks to become the first 3-time Patriot Champion. His focus is on wins and the Championship this year.
Hebing- Won 3 races in 2008 and will contend in every race he enters this season.
Hot Wings TV- Will put four Patriot races on television in New York.
Humberstone- Rain cancelled it’s race last year, will try again on August 30.
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Insigner Race Fuels- R.O.Y. Sponsor for second straight year, also NY Nationals sponsor at Black Rock
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Jonathan- Derek is committed to the entire Patriot tour in 2009 and will be a factor
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Kelly- Tim always does well when running with the Patriots.
King of- mini series in Central NY, S. Tier, St. Lawrence, OH/PA and Golden Horseshoe have added $10,000 to 2009 point fund.
Knab- Brad has already started his season, which will include plenty of Patriot shows.
Kreutter- Scott will be able to make the season opener fully prepared setting him up for a Championship run.
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Lewis- Trevor won the Apple Fest Nat’s last year. Will be at plenty of shows again in 09.
Lucas Oil Products- Title sponsor of the Patriots this year, will help to boost purses, car counts, and overall exposure of the series.
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Merrittville- Rain last year in May, this year will host a Patriot stop on August 1.
Moffit- Kyle was a strong 8th in points last year, can definitely move that up to Top-5.
Mott- Shawn is a second-generation shoe who has moved to sprints for 2009.
Muhleisen- Chris was 3rd in points in 08 and is running more races at his best tracks in 2009.
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National Parts Peddler- Heat race sponsor for third straight year.
Newton- T.J. and team have sights set on a full assault of Patriot tour.
Noto- Andy is another R.O.Y. contender after working out bugs in 2008.
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Ohsweken- Hosts Northern Summer Nats on July 3 and Patriot show on August 14.
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PJ Motorsports- Sponsorsing King of Southern Tier for first time.
Preston- Ray was injured for much of 2008 and should make a nice comeback in 09.
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Quackenbush- Geoff will be around when available with new black paint scheme.
Quebec- Patriots invade this province for first time in August with Drummond event.
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Riverside Bar and Grill- Title Sponsor of King of the St. Lawrence Series.
Rookies- DeWick, Devendorf, Mott and Noto amongst those vying for honors.
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Schuyler- John won at Eriez last year and will be at most of the Patriot events this year.
Sharon- A pair of Holiday Bonus Events at the historic facility on May 23 and Sept. 5.
Shuttleworth- Robbie will run the full tour while Uncle Chris will also be around.
Simulator- Quicktime Sprint Car Simulator will be at most of Patriots shows in 2009.
Stateline- Two events at the tight 1/3-mile on June 20 and July 25.
Stelter- Mike was 12th in 2008 points and is getting closer to his first Patriot win.
Suprick- George was CCFS winner in 08. 04 Champ will be around whenever possible.
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Troutman- Gary is completely ready for entire tour and a shot at the title.
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Unknown- How will new passing points system effect Patriot events in 2009?
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VanDusen- Jeff will be seen on Patriot Tour plenty this year driving for Guy Howie.
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Warner- Brandon will be seen more in his sophomore season running 360’s.
Wickham- Dave again to be Patriot Staple, with Tommy also to be around.
Wilson- Rick will be the highlight of Northern Patriot shows along with son, Kyle and Daughter, April.
Woodhull- One of the most unique stops on tour takes place this year on May 30.
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Xtra Money- Races paying $9k, $6k, $4k, $3k, and $2k to win highlight a tour that will now pay at least $1,750-to-win each race.
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Yonge- Lance will be a factor for wins whenever he pulls in the pits.
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Zemken- Jessica will likely be the fan favorite at Albany-Saratoga.
Zimbardi- Jared has finished Championship Runner-Up the last two years. Definitely has the ability to move up one spot this season.
A-
Adamczyk- Don is entering his 7th season in a Sprint.
Albany-Saratoga- Patriots visit A-S for the first time ever on May 8.
Arcade- Formerly known as Freedom, the Patriots will invade this year on July 24.
ASI Racewear- Official Racewear of the Series for a third year.
August- Joe Jr. goes into his sophomore year in 2009.
A-Verdi Storage Containers- Sponsoring the popular King of Central New York Series for a third consecutive year.
B-
Barger- Justin was Black Rock Winner in 2008, will be around when available this year
Barney- Jason has won at Canandaigua two years in a row, look out for him on King of CNY.
Black Rock- Two races this year: Opener on May 1 and $4k-to-win event on August 7.
Bonnell- Scott will be around more this year, running for a few mini series titles.
Breen Brothers- Blake and Bobby both won last year, can they do it again this year?
Brewerton- Second year in a row on schedule in mid July, this year on the 10th.
Brockville- Returns to Patriot schedule with two full-point dates: July 18 and August 22.
Broderick- Bubba, the 08 R.O.Y. seeks his first win in 09 while traveling from Connecticut.
Button- Gordy pocketed a pair of wins last year and will be a factor again this year.
C-
Canandaigua- The longest running (and fastest) stop on tour, this year on June 13.
Cayuga County- The tricky fairgrounds is sure to pack the stands and pits on July 12.
Cornwall- Will host the Patriots for the first time ever on July 19.
D-
DeWick- Bruce is setting up for a Rookie of the Year run after feeling out his car in 08.
Devendorf- Tim is also a Rookie of the Year contender when not running his mod lite.
Drummond- Will host $6k-to-win Quebec Sprint Nationals on August 15.
E-
Emery- Doug is always a factor, especially when bonus money is up for grabs.
Eriez- Two stops again this year, this time on Holiday Weekends: May 24 and Sept. 6.
F-
Fulton- Patriot invasion on August 8 at the facility that is getting an exciting facelift.
Fink- Jared might not be running the whole tour, but he will be around plenty.
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Gater Racing News- sponsoring the Hard Charger of the Season for a fifth year.
H-
Howland- Bryan looks to become the first 3-time Patriot Champion. His focus is on wins and the Championship this year.
Hebing- Won 3 races in 2008 and will contend in every race he enters this season.
Hot Wings TV- Will put four Patriot races on television in New York.
Humberstone- Rain cancelled it’s race last year, will try again on August 30.
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Insigner Race Fuels- R.O.Y. Sponsor for second straight year, also NY Nationals sponsor at Black Rock
J-
Jonathan- Derek is committed to the entire Patriot tour in 2009 and will be a factor
K-
Kelly- Tim always does well when running with the Patriots.
King of- mini series in Central NY, S. Tier, St. Lawrence, OH/PA and Golden Horseshoe have added $10,000 to 2009 point fund.
Knab- Brad has already started his season, which will include plenty of Patriot shows.
Kreutter- Scott will be able to make the season opener fully prepared setting him up for a Championship run.
L-
Lewis- Trevor won the Apple Fest Nat’s last year. Will be at plenty of shows again in 09.
Lucas Oil Products- Title sponsor of the Patriots this year, will help to boost purses, car counts, and overall exposure of the series.
M-
Merrittville- Rain last year in May, this year will host a Patriot stop on August 1.
Moffit- Kyle was a strong 8th in points last year, can definitely move that up to Top-5.
Mott- Shawn is a second-generation shoe who has moved to sprints for 2009.
Muhleisen- Chris was 3rd in points in 08 and is running more races at his best tracks in 2009.
N-
National Parts Peddler- Heat race sponsor for third straight year.
Newton- T.J. and team have sights set on a full assault of Patriot tour.
Noto- Andy is another R.O.Y. contender after working out bugs in 2008.
O-
Ohsweken- Hosts Northern Summer Nats on July 3 and Patriot show on August 14.
P-
PJ Motorsports- Sponsorsing King of Southern Tier for first time.
Preston- Ray was injured for much of 2008 and should make a nice comeback in 09.
Q-
Quackenbush- Geoff will be around when available with new black paint scheme.
Quebec- Patriots invade this province for first time in August with Drummond event.
R-
Riverside Bar and Grill- Title Sponsor of King of the St. Lawrence Series.
Rookies- DeWick, Devendorf, Mott and Noto amongst those vying for honors.
S-
Schuyler- John won at Eriez last year and will be at most of the Patriot events this year.
Sharon- A pair of Holiday Bonus Events at the historic facility on May 23 and Sept. 5.
Shuttleworth- Robbie will run the full tour while Uncle Chris will also be around.
Simulator- Quicktime Sprint Car Simulator will be at most of Patriots shows in 2009.
Stateline- Two events at the tight 1/3-mile on June 20 and July 25.
Stelter- Mike was 12th in 2008 points and is getting closer to his first Patriot win.
Suprick- George was CCFS winner in 08. 04 Champ will be around whenever possible.
T-
Troutman- Gary is completely ready for entire tour and a shot at the title.
U-
Unknown- How will new passing points system effect Patriot events in 2009?
V-
VanDusen- Jeff will be seen on Patriot Tour plenty this year driving for Guy Howie.
W-
Warner- Brandon will be seen more in his sophomore season running 360’s.
Wickham- Dave again to be Patriot Staple, with Tommy also to be around.
Wilson- Rick will be the highlight of Northern Patriot shows along with son, Kyle and Daughter, April.
Woodhull- One of the most unique stops on tour takes place this year on May 30.
X-
Xtra Money- Races paying $9k, $6k, $4k, $3k, and $2k to win highlight a tour that will now pay at least $1,750-to-win each race.
Y-
Yonge- Lance will be a factor for wins whenever he pulls in the pits.
Z-
Zemken- Jessica will likely be the fan favorite at Albany-Saratoga.
Zimbardi- Jared has finished Championship Runner-Up the last two years. Definitely has the ability to move up one spot this season.
