Kimmers Korner Racing 09/15/09 The last few weeks have been busy and full of racing. Local track points for the season ended Labor Day weekend with me finishing in 3rd place at Kopellah Speedway and Rick ended in 5th place at Ogilvie Speedway. On Sunday September 6th we headed to North Central Speedway in Brainerd for the Mighty Axe Nationals where I finished 7th in the B- feature. The following weekend (Sept 11th & 12th) we were back at Kopellah with a surprise driver, Scott Walker. Scott, a very experienced driver was nervous that he was driving the 911 car on 09/11. He rocketed the 911 Street Stock around the track on Friday night finishing 1st in the heat and 3rd in the feature then again on Saturday finishing 1st in the heat and he was racing for 3rd in the feature when the right rear tire went flat ending him in 10th place for the night. We will be finishing up the season with the following schedule: Wednesday September 16th @ Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI) “Legenday 100” Friday & Saturday, October 2nd & 3rd @ Cedar Lake Speedway for the “Badger Nationals” where Scott Walker will again be driving the 911 Street Stock. Friday & Saturday, October 9th & 10th @ Mississippi Thunder (Fountain City, WI) AUSA represents every American Soldier by: Being the voice for all components of America’ s Army Fostering public support of the Army’s role in national security – Providing education and information programs. Join the General John W. Vessey Jr. Chapter in improving the lives of the soldiers in many ways. In the upcoming months we will be working with the Holiday programs at the VA Hospital and “Toys For Military Kids”. For more information see www.vessey5401.org. AWARENESS is the first step towards a cure! This racing year has been very special and busy trying to get to as many tracks as possible for more experience and to spread the awareness of Amyloidosis. With the passing away of my mom on August 19th this racing year has become even more important. She may have lost the fight against Amyloidosis, but I can keep her fight going by spreading the awareness of Amyloidosis & Cancer. Sponsors are needed for the remainder of the season. Sign on now as a new sponsor for next year and be on the car for the remainder of this season also! Become a part of an amazing team racing for life and think of your business on a mobile billboard! Watch our web site (www.kimmerskornerracing.com) for updates & off season events ___________________________________________________________________________________ 911 Racing News July 31, 2009 Relay For Life & Concerts Being Held to Benefit Local Cancer Research Event organizers are gearing up for “PapaPalooza II: Concerts for a Cure!” which will be held on August 1, 2009. The second annual event, to be held once again at Deer Creek Speedway, will feature bands from Minnesota, an American Cancer Society Luminaria Ceremony, wine and beer tasting, and the chance to win a Polaris 4-wheeler! The day begins with PapaPalooza Pregame at 2 p.m. This exciting afternoon event will include a bean bag tournament, Texas Hold ‘em tournament, wine and beer tasting, silent auction, live music and much more! Southeastern Minnesota specialties, including pork burgers, will be available for lunch on-site. Jesse Smith, a crowd favorite, will be performing again this year. Entrance fee to the tent is a donation of $15 and includes choice of either tournament; kids 12 and under are free all day! Races begin at 6 p.m. and the show starts immediately following the last race of the evening at 9 p. m. The racetrack will make a quick change into an electrifying concert venue for a night of rocking music. Well-known Minnesota band, Marshall Road, will take the stage first and wow the crowd with their extensive set-list of classic rock music, immediately followed by the Luminaria Ceremony. Luminaries will be sold throughout the day by The American Cancer Society. More live music to follow for an exciting end to the day. Cost for the races and the evening concerts remains at only $12! The month of July has gone by fast. On July 10th I finished 8th at Kopellah Speedway and that following that on Saturday night July 11th Rick finished 11th at Ogilvie Raceway. On Friday July 17th we were back at Kopellah where I finished 7th. Saturday morning we headed 3 hours north to ABC Raceway in Ashland, WI for the Street Stock Shootout where I was also interviewed on their pre race radio show. We had a full field of cars and I enjoyed racing there and I finished 19th. Friday July 24th we were rained out and were back in racing action on Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway where Rick finished 5th. This Friday July 31st, we will at Kopellah Speedway in St Croix Falls, WI. Then we are heading south!! Join us tomorrow Saturday August 1st (my birthday) at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, MN for the big celebration! Sunday August 2nd we will be at Dodge County Speedway For more team and schedule information check the website: www.kimmerskornerracing.com ABC Raceway Pre Race Radio Show Interview ___________________________________________________________________________________ YOU CAN BE PART OF A CURE! AWARENESS is the first step towards a cure. I have partnered with the Amyloidosis Foundation in trying to raise awareness of Amyloidosis as I travel from track to track. I am trying to reach as many tracks & people as possible. So far this year we have traveled approximately 4,000 miles to 10 different tracks and a total of 29 races. In the next couple months we still have plans for at least another approximately 2500 miles, 16 races at least 5 more different tracks. You (business/individual) could be part of a cure by helping sponsor the remainder of the season to raise AWARENESS of Amyloidosis. All contributions are greatly appreciated and your name will also be displayed on the race car. Upcomming races: Friday August 21st @ Kopellah Speedway in Centuria, WI (double features due to rain out last week + Sprint cars) Saturday August 22nd @ Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN See the website for schedule and regular updates: www.kimmerskornerracing.com To sponsor or donate contact Kim @ 651-356-1605 or 612-518-5118, or at the track or send donations to 1476 Cedar Dr S, Cambridge, MN 55008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 911 Racing News July 31, 2009 Relay For Life & Concerts Being Held to Benefit Local Cancer Research Event organizers are gearing up for “PapaPalooza II: Concerts for a Cure!” which will be held on August 1, 2009. The second annual event, to be held once again at Deer Creek Speedway, will feature bands from Minnesota, an American Cancer Society Luminaria Ceremony, wine and beer tasting, and the chance to win a Polaris 4-wheeler! The day begins with PapaPalooza Pregame at 2 p.m. This exciting afternoon event will include a bean bag tournament, Texas Hold ‘em tournament, wine and beer tasting, silent auction, live music and much more! Southeastern Minnesota specialties, including pork burgers, will be available for lunch on-site. Jesse Smith, a crowd favorite, will be performing again this year. Entrance fee to the tent is a donation of $15 and includes choice of either tournament; kids 12 and under are free all day! Races begin at 6 p.m. and the show starts immediately following the last race of the evening at 9 p.m. The racetrack will make a quick change into an electrifying concert venue for a night of rocking music. Well-known Minnesota band, Marshall Road, will take the stage first and wow the crowd with their extensive set-list of classic rock music, immediately followed by the Luminaria Ceremony. Luminaries will be sold throughout the day by The American Cancer Society. More live music to follow for an exciting end to the day. Cost for the races and the evening concerts remains at only $12! Click the following link for more information: http://www.papapalooza. info/papapalooza/Welcome.html The month of July has gone by fast. On July 10th I finished 8th at Kopellah Speedway and that following that on Saturday night July 11th Rick finished 11th at Ogilvie Raceway. On Friday July 17th we were back at Kopellah where I finished 7th. Saturday morning we headed 3 hours north to ABC Raceway in Ashland, WI for the Street Stock Shootout where I was also interviewed on their pre race radio show. We had a full field of cars and I enjoyed racing there and I finished 19th. Friday July 24th we wer rained out and were back in racing action on Saturday at Ogilvie Raceway where Rick finished 5th. This Friday July 31st, we will at Kopellah Speedway in St Croix Falls, WI. Then we are heading south!! Join us tomorrow Saturday August 1st (my birthday) at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, MN for the big celebration! Sunday August 2nd we will be at Dodge County Speedway For more team and schedule information check the website: www.kimmerskornerracing.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KIMMERS KORNER RACING NEWS 07/10/09 Thanks to our Sponsors, fans, friends, and family for help in making this a special year! I am working on something special to help in my goals of Cancer/Amyloidosis awareness and will hopefully have an announcement soon. Watch the website for more information and schedules! With the races being cancelled on Friday June 26th at Kopellah Speedway due to lack of water/rain this gave us an opportunity to head to another track that I have yet to race at. We made the drive over to I94 Speedway in Sauk Centre, MN. I94 Speedway was once a dirt track and had changed to pavement which it has been for several years and this year they returned it to a dirt track. They had a great car count in fact they said it was the biggest so far this year. The track prep was a lot to be desired, I think the driver of the water truck got water happy. It was overwatered and was an unraceable surface. They ran the Street Stock heat races if you can call what we did was race then decided they needed to pack the track more before any more racing could be attempted. Once the track was re packed the racing action was great. We scraped the layers of clay of the car and headed back onto the track for the Street Stock Feature Race where I ended in 11th place. On Saturday June 27th, we were back at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN where they had put down new clay on the track. With each race on the track the racing surface is getting worked in and better to race on. With clouds in the sky the racing began. Rick’s heat race ended after the right front tire broke off. After some repairs in the pits and a rain delay the racing action continued. We were able to fix the car enough to get back on the track for the feature race. Not wanting to push it too much, Rick ran a few laps then pulled off the track, finishing in 8th place. Next up was Friday July 3rd at Kopellah Speedway in St. Croix Falls, WI. The weather was great and they had the biggest spectator / fan count of the season. The racing action was great and I finished in 5th place. After the races they held the Mechanics races where one of Rick’s cousin’s jumped in my car and was leading the race until another car got into him and slashed the front drivers tire and put a dent in the door. We looked at the bright side and said at least it was the worst tire on the car that was wrecked. It was fun watching someone else in the car. On Saturday July 4th our racing season continued at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN. In addition to the regular classes the Legend cars were also on hand for some great racing action! Rick put on a good race ending in 8th place. Once all the racing was done the track put on a spectacular fireworks show that lasted about 20 minutes (seemed a lot longer). As I’ ve said before this NEW track is a top notch facility! UPCOMMING EVENTS: Friday July 10th Kopellah Speedway in St Croix Falls, WI Saturday July 11th Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN Friday July 17th Kopellah Speedway in St Croix Falls, WI Saturday July 18th ABC Raceway in Ashland, WI – I have been asked to do an interview on their pre-race radio show to highlight my season and help promote the AWARENESS of Amyloidosis and also of AUSA (Association of the United States Army). Their pre-race show is on 93.3 FM from 4:30-6 pm on race nights (Saturdays). The show is also webcast- go to www.wbszfm.com, click on the Race Night link (left Column), then scroll down to the live webcast link. www.kimmerskornerracing.com ______________________________________________________________________________ KIMMERS KORNER RACING NEWS 06/24/09 We are still going strong and spreading the awareness of Amyloidosis and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). Amyloidosis is a disease in which an abnormal protein called amyloid accumulates in the body tissues and organs and can cause serious problems. The cause is unknown and there is no cure yet. For more information check www. amyloidosis.org. AWARENESS is the first step towards a cure! AUSA is a non-profit educational organization and the voice for our military on Capital Hill. Membership is open to anyone including civilians who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also represented by AUSA National. The Vessey Chapter’s big fundraiser is our Annual Golf Tournament which will be held on August 20th, 2009. For more information check out www. vessey5401.org. On Friday June 12th we headed back to Kopellah Speedway in St. Croix Falls, WI. The track surface was better than it has been and I finished in 6th place. On Saturday we headed to Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN where Rick finished in 7th place. Following that we headed to Dodge County Speedway in Kasson, MN for another day of racing where I finished 11th. The weather was great all weekend. Next up on Friday June 19th was “Meet the Drivers Night” at Kopellah Speedway. Before the races were started, all of the drivers and their cars were parked on the front stretch for all the kids & fans to meet. It was a good time and many drivers had pictures and candy on hand for the kids. Then we started with a good night of racing and I finished 8th. On Saturday we changed gears in the car and headed for Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN where Rick finished 6th. The Ogilvie Raceway is a top notch facility and a great place to race at. It draws a great crowd and is also built very fan & driver friendly. Next on the schedule: Friday June 26th at Kopellah Speedway in St Croix Falls, WI Saturday June 27th at Ogilvie Speedway in Ogilvie, MN Sunday June 28th is Tenative – if we do make it out we will either head to Dodge County Speedway in Kasson, MN or Golden Spike Speedway in Sauk Rapids Followed by Rice lake Speedway July 2nd, Kopellah Speedway July 3rd and Ogilvie on July 4th. Be sure to check the website for updates to the schedule! www.kimmerskornerracing.com __________________________________________________________________________________ Kimmers Korner Racing News 06/10/09 The season is going strong and we’ve made it to a couple more tracks in Ogilvie and Willmar, MN. We are trying to get to as many tracks as possible to raise Awareness of Amyloidosis (www. amyloidosis.org) and to promote the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) and have made some changes to our upcoming schedule to include tracks in Rice Lake WI, Ashland WI, Fountain City WI, Lansing MN, and Sauk Centre MN. Check out our website (www.kimmerskornerracing.com) for our updated schedule and events. Friday May 29th we were at Kopellah Speedway in St. Croix Falls, WI and finished in 9th place. Following that on Saturday May 30th we were off to the new Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN where Rick raced his way to 10th place. Sunday May 31st we headed to the Dodge County Speedway in Kasson, MN where I finished in 9th place. The following week we started off at KRA Speedway in Willmar, MN on Thursday June 4th for their Street Stock Special where I finished 18th. Then on Friday June 5th we headed for Kopellah Speedway in St Croix Fall, WI and took 7th place. With the weather not cooperating Saturday and Sunday races were cancelled all over. Next up on the Schedule is: Friday June 12th at Kopellah Speedway in St. Croix Falls, WI Saturday June 13th we haven’t decided where yet, possibly Ogilvie or Deer Creek Speedway Sunday June 14th at Dodge County Speedway in Kasson, MN We are still looking for sponsors (businesses or individuals) to join us in the very important season. Your Name could be on our race car!! Join us in making this year special by making a donation to the Amyloidosis Foundation or becoming a member of AUSA General Vessey Chapter #5401. Donation forms or Membership application forms can be printed off the internet at www.amyloidosis. org or www.vessey5401.org or Kim has some with her. Get the forms to Kim and be entered to win 2 round trip airline tickets!! AMYLOIDOSIS AWARENESS AUSA The first step towards a cure Supporting ALL branches of the Military www.kimmerskornerracing.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Kimmers Korner Racing News 05/26/09 Watch for the #911 Street stock to come to your area track! We are ready for a full season and have some big plans to make this season special. In Honor of my mom & dad & others fighting the battle for life I am donating a portion of my season winnings to the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and the U of M Cancer Center. Throughout the season I hope to get to many different tracks and raise awareness of Amyloidosis (www.amyloidosis.org). Awareness is the first step towards a cure! Sponsors for this year include AUSA (Association of the United States Army) General Vessey Chapter (www.vessey5401.org), Slick Sign & Graphics, Watkins (consultant #335126), and Somerset Auto Salvage. If you or a business or person you know are interested in joining us for this special year we still have room for sponsors on the car. Contact Kim at 612-518-5118 or 651-356-1605 for more information. We started off this season Saturday May 16th at Rice Lake Speedway. It was great to get back on the track and the racing was fun. With a field of 21 cars I finished 17th. Next we headed for Dodge County Speedway in Kasson on Sunday May 17th. With the new track personnel the track looked great and they were bringing in more racers and fans. I’m glad to see this track making a comeback as I’ve always enjoyed racing here! With a field of 15 cars I finished 11th. Tuesday May 19th we had the car on display at the Saints Baseball game Home Opener/ AUSA’s Military Appreciation Night. Weather was great and there was great attendance. I am coordinating a membership drive for AUSA this year. It’ s a great organization and a great way to get involved and help support our troops! Contact me for more information or check their website www. vessey5401.org. Up next was Kopellah Speedway in St Croix Falls, WI on Friday May 22nd. The weather was nice but the track was rough. With a field of 11 cars, I finished my heat in 7th and had to pull off the track during the feature race due to a flat tire. The following day Saturday we went to the new Ogilvie Raceway to check out the practice and see how the cars and track looked. They had approximate 50 cars there for practice. The track looked good and fast. I think it’s going to be a top notch track and worth a drive for anyone to check it out! Sunday May 24th we headed to the Golden Spike Speedway in Sauk Rapids for another night of racing. This track struggled last year and with new management and staff I saw an improvement and had a good time. With a field of 16 Street Stocks I finished 9th. WATCH FOR US THIS NEXT WEEKEND Friday May 29th Kopellah Speedway Saturday May 30th Ogilvie Raceway Sunday May 31st Dodge County Speedway Check out our website for more information & schedules! www.kimmerskornerracing.com ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 911 Racing News October 16, 2008 In ending the 2008-racing season with a total of 34 races, I kept busy the last month traveling to various racetracks. First up was the Season Championship at Kopellah Speedway on Friday August 29th. With 11 Street Stocks on hand, I finished the race in 9th place and ended the Track season point standings in 6th place. The next day August 30th we headed to Brainerd, MN for the Mighty Axe Nationals 2 day show. This was my first time at this track so with various tracks having different banking & surfaces it was also a new challenge for me. I like to drive hard into the turns but found at this track with the fast long front & back stretches & sharp turns I had to go slower into the turns. On Saturday August 30th, I finished in 10th place in the Consi (B-Feature) and on Sunday August 31st I finished the Consi in 11th place. Next up was the Legendary 100 at Cedar Lake Speedway. With 40 Street Stocks on hand Wednesday September 10th I finished 10th in my heat then in the B-Feature rather than dropping to the back I started towards the front in the outside lane. The green flag was given and I got pinched into the wall. Back in the pits we did what we could to get the car fixed enough to get back on the track for the B-Feature & finished in 22nd place. We hauled my car home & on Thursday we headed back to the track hauling our friends Super Stock to race for the next 3 days, which ended up with 2 days of rainouts. Moving onto the Badger State Nationals back at Cedar Lake Speedway September 25th- 27th the weather was great all weekend. Racers & Spectators that missed this event missed a great weekend full of racing action!! I finished in 13th place on Thursday September 25th and 15th place on Friday September 26th. On Saturday September 27th I had to be in Rochester for another event so I had Rick’s nephew Kyle Matuska drive my car. Kyle normally drives a Midwest Mod & hadn’t driven a Street Stock before. He found they both handled very different but after a few laps he had it figured out & ended the feature in 16th place. The final race of the year would bring me back to Deer Creek Speedway for the Heartland Nationals 2 day show. This race was also special because I invited a special fan & aspiring racecar driver, 9-year old Spencer Cuccio into the pits to be a Crewmember for a day. Spencer & his dad had watched me race during my rookie year last year at Kasson Speedway & enjoyed watching me grow as a driver. I looked forward to meeting him & having him join me in the pits to see the cars & action behind the races. I ran my heat on Friday night ending in 9th place. Then I raced the B-Feature & the main feature on Saturday finishing in 16th place. Now that this season is done we are tearing the car apart. The motor will be going to Kelley engines to be refreshed while we rebuild and redesign the car. Also as we near the Holiday Season I will be working with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) to help provide toys for Christmas parties for our troops & families here at home. If you know of a troop that would like to have a Christmas party & could use some help making it special, please have them contact us. If you are interested in helping us provide a toy for each military child donations can be sent to: Toys 4 Military Kids, Attn Souts Manivanh, 1835 Energy Park Dr, St Paul, MN 55108 or you can contact myself. Donations to AUSA are tax deductible, 501(c) 3, tax id #53-0193361. www.kimmerskornerracing.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 911 RACING NEWS AUGUST 28, 2008 It's Catch up time! I've been so busy racing and working that these new letters have gotten behind. I have been having a lot of fun and hope you have been able to see me race or keep up with my progress. On August 8th at Kopellah Speedway, I finished my heat in 6th place and 8th place in the feature. On August 9th at Cedar Lake Speedway I had Modified driver Shaun Kelley race my car. We wanted to see what the car can do and get some advice on the set up of the car. Shaun finished 2nd in the heat and 6th in the feature. Shaun said the car needed more gear. Monday we bought new gears and installed more gears in the car. Friday August 15th my car & myself were on display at AUSA's golf tournament fundraiser while I also ran their silent auction. Saturday, August 16th we were back at Cedar Lake Speedway. Again Shaun Kelley drove the car finishing 7th in the heat and pulling off the track during the feature due to the transmission slipping, taking 16th place. Monday we took the transmission out and found it almost completely cracked in half. Over the next couple days we replaced the transmission with a power glide and made some other adjustments and were back ready to race on Friday. Friday August 22nd was also mechanics races. The car ran great, with me finishing 6th in the heat and 10th in the feature. Rick took the car for a spin for the mechanics races and finished in 3rd place missing 2nd by a nose. Saturday August 23rd, Shaun was back in the car at Cedar Lake Speedway. Shaun ended the heat in 5th place and the car had a water pump leak. After some repairs the feature rolled around with Shaun finishing in 7th place. Sunday August 24th we headed for Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, MN. The weather and the track was great! I sailed around the track like I was on a Sunday drive, I was having a lot of fun! I finished 5th in my heat and started 10th in the feature ending in 6th place. I really enjoy racing at this track, they really are organized. I will be back! Check us out at these upcomming locations: Friday August 29th @ Kopellah Speedway (Season Championships) Saturday and Sunday August 30th & 31st @ North Central Speedway in Brainerd, MN for the Mighty Axe Nationals Wednesday September 10th @ Cedar Lake Speedway for the Legendary 100 September 25th @ Cedar Lake Speedway for the Badger State Nationals Friday & Saturday October 3rd & 4th @ Deer Creek Speedway for the Heartland Nationals www.kimmerskornerracing.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #911 Racing News August 7th, 2008 On Thursday July 17th Dave Madsen and Shaun Kelley, driver of Modified car #1K & who is one of the drivers & mechanics who have been very helpful to my growth as a driver met us at Cedar Lake Speedway for their practice night. We took turns with the car on the track with him giving me advice and showing me how to drive the car better. Other than 1 muffler falling off and some brake problems the practice night went well. We took Friday night off to make the repairs to the muffler and brakes. We found a leak in one brake line and replace both lines and after we replaced both mufflers it now sounds like a race car! On Saturday we put the car on the scales and were all ready to head out to Cedar Lake Speedway when we got the bad news that mother nature won again canceling the races because of rain. Friday July 27th rolled around and we were ready to go to Kopellah. The weather was questionable so we kept checking for updates. Mid afternoon came along with the cancellation of races at Kopellah Speedway due to rain the night before and threat of more rain for the evening. On Saturday July 28th, the weather was great for racing! We finally beat mother nature! I finished my heat in 7th place and 12th in my feature. On August 1st, it was my birthday and we headed to Kopellah Speedway. There was a great field of cars and in my heat I was running in 3rd until just before the checkered flag when I was passed by another car with me finishing in 4th place. Between races I was talking with Mike Kelley, driver of Modified car #01. He was describing how he watched me driving the car and gave me some advice to try in the next race. Time came for the feature and I put Mike's advise to work having a good race and ending in 8th place. On Saturday August 2nd the Street Stocks were not racing at Cedar Lake due to the Nationals racing there so we ventured off to a new track. We made the 135 mile drive to Deer Creek Speedway in Sprig Valley, MN. In my heat I spun into the backstretch wall after I came out of turn 2. I limped the car down into the pits and we went to work. Rick took a Goodyear tire off a rim and mounted a Hoosier tire while pulled and hammered out the smashed the dents in the front & back fenders and back bumper. We got the car finished just in time for my feature. With just one caution in the feature due to a car rolling over I finished in 11th place. Deer Creek is a very nice facility and we hope to make it back there sometime. Next week we plan to race: Friday, August 8th @ Kopellah Speedway Saturday, August 9th @ Cedar Lake Speedway Sunday, August 10th @ Golden Spike Speedway Friday, August 15th car on display @ AUSA Golf tournament Saturday, August 16th @ Cedar Lake Speedway Join the 911 race team $100 club! Racing is an expensive sport and sponsors are hard to come by. Along with the cost of racing, is the cost of traveling and promoting AUSA. Become a partner by donating $100 & get your name on the car. Your partnership money will be very valuable and much needed for the rising fuel costs, tires, and any parts that may be needed to keep normal maintenance week in and week out and with any promotional expenses. Auto racing creates a long lasting and vivid impression for the sponsor. The fast-paced action, danger involved and often unpredictable outcomes all drive the excitement of this sport. Fans are entertained from start to finish and this entertainment drives awareness and revenue for sponsors. Each time the race car is seen fans refer to the car by the sponsor’s name, “Pepsi car” or Menard’s car”, and not by the driver or team. 93% of auto racing fans, according to advertising statistics, prefer to do business with sponsors because they have a loyalty to this sport and because of the entertainment value they have received. The impression and awareness created are invaluable… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 911 RACING NEWS JULY 16TH 2008 RACING ACTION CONTINUED ON JULY 4TH AND 5TH AT KOPELLAH SPEEDWAY FOR THEIR STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR. THE WEATHER WAS GREAT FOR RACING. KIM FINISHED 7TH IN HER HEAT AND 9TH IN THE FEATURE ON FRIDAY JULY 4TH. AFTER THE RACES WE PITCHED OUR TENT FOR THE NIGHT AND KIM GOT A FEW HOURS OF SLEEP BEFORE HEADING INTO ST PAUL FOR WORK. RICK STAYED AT THE TRACK FOR THE DAY AND MADE SURE THE CAR WAS READY IN THE EVENING. KIM GOT BACK TO THE TRACK JUST IN TIME FOR THE RACES. ON SATURDAY THE TRACK CONDITION WAS HARD TO KEEP UP WITH AND IT WAS HARD TO SEE THE CARS ON THE TRACK. ALL KIM COULD SEE IN THE TURNS WAS CLOUDS OF DUST. KIM STAYED OUT OF THE WRECKS AND FINISHED 9TH IN THE HEAT AND 13TH IN THE FEATURE. WE HAD PLANNED ON RACING AT KOPELLAH ON FRIDAY JULY 11TH, BUT WITH ALL THE RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THREAT OF STORMS FOR FRIDAY THE TRACK OFFICIALS CANCELLED THE RACES. MOTHER NATURE GOT US AGAIN! AFTER WORKING ALL DAY ON JULY 12TH KIM HURRIED HOME AND RICK AND HER WERE OFF TO THE RACES. THEY PLANNED ON RACING AT CEDAR LAKE SPEEDWAY, CAMPING THERE OVERNIGHT THEN HEADING OFF TO EAGLE VALLEY SPEEDWAY. IT WAS VERY WINDY OUT AND THE CEDAR LAKE OFFICALS WERE CONCERNED ABOUT KEEPING UP WITH THE TRACK CONDITIONS AND MOVING THE RACES ALONG. KIM FINISHED THE HEAT RACE IN 7TH. WHEN IT CAME TO THE FEATURE WITH ONLY 1 LAP IN KIM GOT INTO THE #3 CAR EXITING TURN 2, THIS ENDED KIM’S NIGHT IN 13TH PLACE. TWIN CITY TOWING PUT HER CAR ON THE HOOK AND PULLED HER TO HER PITS. THIS CHANGED THE PLAN FOR THE WEEKEND AND THEY HEADED HOME AT THE END OF THE NIGHT. AFTER SPENDING SUNDAY AND MONDAY EVENING WORKING ON THE CAR IT WAS READY TO RACE AGAIN. ALL THAT WAS LEFT TO DO BEFORE THE NEXT RACE WAS THE REGULAR OIL CHANGE, CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, REMOVING THE RADIATOR AND CLEANING IT. WE PLAN ON TAKING THE CAR OUT TO CEDAR LAKE SPEEDWAY ON THURSDAY JULY 17TH FOR PRACTICE NIGHT TO TEST OUT THE CAR AND MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE THE WEEKEND. THIS WEEKEND WE WILL BE RACING: FRIDAY JULY 18TH @ KOPELLAH SPEEDWAY, 7:30 PM SATURDAY JULY 19TH @ CEDAR LAKE SPEEDWAY, 6:30 PM NEXT WEEKEND RACING PLANS WILL BE: FRIDAY JULY 25TH @ KOPELLAH SPEEDWAY, 7:30 PM SATURDAY JULY 26TH @ CEDAR LAKE SPEEDWAY, 6:30 PM SUNDAY JULY 27TH – TRACK TO BE DETERMINED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 911 RACING NEWS JULY 3, 2008 KIMMERS KORNER RACING WELCOMES THE "COOPER CLAN" AS THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE 911 RACING TEAM JOINING MINNESOTA WIRE, LAURA OCHS, & DAN OGARA. WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF OUR FRIENDS & FANS IN HELPING MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND A DREAM OF RACING BECOME REALITY. AFTER PUTTING IN MY NEW MOTOR IT WAS BROKE IN AT CEDAR LAKE SPEEDWAY FOR THEIR DOUBLE FEATURE NIGHT ON JUNE 21ST. I COULD FEEL THE EXTRA POWER BUT THE CAR WAS BOUNCY SO ADJUSTMENTS WERE GOING TO NEED TO BE MADE. I FINISHED BOTH THE PRELIMINARY & THE MAIN FEATURE IN 6TH PLACE. AFTER MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CAR WE WERE READY TO RACE AT KOPELLAH ON FRIDAY JUNE 27TH BUT MOTHER NATURE HIT US AGAIN & THE RACES WERE CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 28TH WE PUT THE CAR ON SCALES AND MADE A FEW MORE ADJUSTMENTS THEN HEADED FOR RICE LAKE SPEEDWAY. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT FOR RACING! I FINISHED MY HEAT RACE IN 3RD AND MY FEATURE IN 7TH. THE CAR RAN GREAT OTHER THAN THE STARTER GOING OUT, LUCKILY WE HAD ENOUGH STARTS LEFT TO GET THROUGH THE NIGHT. FROM RICE LAKE WE HEADED TO EAU CLAIRE FOR THE NIGHT. IN THE MORNING WE WENT IN SEARCH OF A NEW STARTER, REPLACED IT & WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO EAGLE VALLEY SPEEDWAY. AGAIN THE WEATHER WAS GREAT AND THE CAR RAN SMOOTH AS I FLEW AROUND THE TRACK FINISHING 7TH IN MY HEAT AND 14TH IN THE FEATURE. THE CAR RAN SO WELL THIS WEEKEND AND I HAD SOME GREAT NIGHTS OF RACING ACTION THAT I DIDN'T WANT IT TO END. WE HEADED HOME TO GET READY FOR THE 2 DAY SHOW AT KOPELLAH ON JULY 4TH & 5TH. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #911 RACING NEWS JUNE 20, 2008 Saturday, June 7th was a night full of racing with the regular races and the make up races from May 31st. We started off with the May 31st make up features with me finishing in 10th place. Then we moved on through the other classes and the Street Stocks were up for the heat race where I finnished in 7th place. After watching the other cars race I was back on the track for my feature of the night where I ended in 12th place. Our next race was on Thursday June 12th, the opening night of the "Masters" weekend race event at Cedar Lake Speedway. I completed my heat this night in 7th place and 9th in the feature. Knowing we were going to have a long week of working then switching motors in my car we took Friday and Saturday nights off to relax and watched the racing action at a couple tracks. THE MOTOR IS HERE!! Monday June 16th we picked up my new motor then after work each day we went to work on changing everything. After 3 days working on the car and 2 trips to Lou Fegers Racing in Delano, MN to get parts the car is almost ready. We were hoping to have it ready for Kopellah tonight but we're not going to make it but we will be ready tomorrow for Cedar Lake Speedway. I'm going to have a lot more power that I'll have to handle but I'm ready and excited to go! It was a long hard week of work and expenses but it will be worth it! This week we will be racing: Saturday June 21st at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI Sunday we won't be racing due to me having to work. Next weekend will be full of racing watch for the next bit of news or check the schedule on www.kimmerskornerracing.com for updates. Don't miss out on a great advertising method with lasting impressions! Do you have a business and want a fun and unique marketing method? Check out my sponsor page! Just imagine the lasting impressions we can make for your customers. Did you know that 93% of auto racing fans, according to advertising statistics, prefer to do business with sponsors because they have a loyalty to this sport and because of the entertainment value they have received. The impression and awareness created are invaluable… ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #911 Racing News June 5, 2008 This past weekend we took Friday night off to prepare for Saturday and Kim also had to work her regular job as a police dispatcher. On Saturday May 31st with the threat of rain the racers and spectators joined Cedar Lake Speedway for a night of racing and to honor our Military Personnel. Minnesota & Wisconsin held a joint swearing in ceremony at the beginning of the races followed by the displaying the flags by the US Army Honor Guard and the National Anthem was sung by Lindsey Bailey, Miss Farmington. With the skies getting darker and the storm moving in the track officials tried to get all the races in. I think each class of cars did some racing in the rain then the rain came down hard and the storm sirens sounding at the end of the Late Model's second heat race forcing the races to be cancelled for the evening. The remainder of the races will be made up next Saturday June 7th. Sunday we took the day to relax with the rain again. Joining us next weekend for some great racing! If mother nature cooperates and lets up on the rain. Friday is up in the air, we may go to Kopellah Speedway or just take the night to work on the car. We will be picking up a bigger motor this week and plan on putting it in on Sunday. Which means we probably won't race on Sunday, it'll be a day spent upgrading the car. Once the motor is in, we will be making the rounds for as much racing as possible. Keep and eye on our schedule which is updated weekly on www. kimmerskornerracing.com. With the cost of each race averaging $300 for gas and entry fees (without repairs and the new engine) we are in need of some sponsors to join our team. We are making it to tracks in several areas giving great exposure opportunities to our sponsors. Join us and we will produce lots of exposure and awareness of your business! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #911 RACING May 28, 2008 This past Memorial weekend was another complete weekend of racing! On Thursday May 22nd, we headed for Cedar Lake Speedway. With all the rain outs they added this night to make up for some of the missed races. There wasn't a lot of cars & spectators but it was a good night for racing. I finished the Street Stock races in 7th place. On Friday we headed over to Kopellah Speedway. There wasn't a huge amount of cars but the races were good. In my feature I was pulling off the track and got hit in the back right side peeling back the fender, tearing a tire, wrecking a shock and more. I took 7th place for the night. Saturday morning we got up early & got to work on the car. We straightened everything out and replaced some parts. After spending the day working on it we were ready to go for the next race. We loaded up and headed off to Cedar Lake Speedway for their race night filled with double features for each class. The car ran great! I finished the preliminary feature in 13th place and 9th in the main feature. We had planned on heading to Rice Lake Speedway on Sunday but with the threat of bad rain storms we stayed home to relax. This week we will be racing on Saturday May 31st at Cedar Lake Speedway JOIN US FOR CEDAR LAKES MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT! MAY 31ST Free general admission with display of Military ID. Minnesota & Wisconsin will be having a swearing in ceremony during intermission of the new recruits that will be going off to basic training. Come out and show your support! VIP area (includes food & beverage) is $30 with $10 of that going to AUSA General John W. Vessey Chapter. The Army will be bring out a Humvee, climbing wall, and a dog tag machine. Be sure to stop by the AUSA table & get a flag! Our own Lyndsey Bailey, Miss Farmington will be singing the National Anthem along with the flags being presented by the US Army! Don't want to drive to the track? Catch the bus from Borderline Bar & Grill in Lakeland, MN. Those taking the bus will get drink specials at the bar and a discounted general admission ticket of $8 (regularly $15). Contact Kim @ 651-356-1605 by 4 PM Thursday May 29th to reserve your spot on the bus! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #911 RACING Tuesday May 20th Mother Nature finally decided to cooperate & let the racing season get started. Last Sunday (May 11th) for Mothers Day We made the long drive over to Eagle Valley Speedway in Jim Falls, WI (135 miles one way). There was a great crowd and a good number of racers there. This was the first time at this track but I had a great time and plan on returning to race there again. I took 16th place out of 19 Street Stocks. This past weekend was full of racing. We started off Friday (May 16th) at Kopellah Speedway in St Croix Falls, WI. As we were pulling into the speedway it started to rain. After a short rain shower the races were able to proceed. I placed 4th in my heat and 7th in the Street Stock feature. On Saturday (May 17th) we headed off to Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI. When we arrived the races for the night were delayed with a little rain and wind. Then the weather cleared up for a chilly but great night of racing! There I placed 4th in the heat and 12th in the Street Stock feature On Sunday we made the drive over to the Golden Spike Speedway in Saulk Rapids, MN. The weather was great for racing and there was a great crowd of racers and spectators. I took 5th place in my heat and 14th in the Street Stock Feature. It was a fun weekend and a lot of work (and expensive). This next weekend (Memorial Day Weekend) is going to be another weekend full of racing: Thursday May 22nd @ Cedar Lake Speedway Friday May 23rd @ Kopellah Speedway Saturday May 24th @ Cedar Lake Speedway Sunday May 25th @ Rice Lake Speedway Monday May 26th may be a possibility at Eagle Valley Speedway Come out and show your support for our troops!! I also would like to let everyone know that next Saturday May 31st will be Military Appreciation night at Cedar Lake Speedway. I have put a lot of work into this event & hope everyone has a great time. Anyone with a Military ID will get free General Admission. The VIP area will cost $30 which includes food and beverage and $10 of that cost will be going to the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), General John W. Vessey Jr Chapter to help with various programs that AUSA is involved with in supporting our troops and their families. During intermission Minnesota and Wisconsin will be having a Joint Swearing in Ceremony of the recruits that will be going off to basic training. There will also be a Late Model simulator out there to raise money for "Serving Our Troops", the Army will be bringing a Humvee, climbing wall, and a dog tag making machine. Don't want to drive to the track? Catch the bus from Borderline Bar & Grill in Lakeland, MN. Contact Borderline Bar & Grill at 651-436-7560 or myself (Kim) 651-356-1605 to sign up for the bus. Borderline will be offering drink specials those going to the races. Also if you take the bus you will recieve a reduced price general admission ticket!! Thank you to my sponsors, friends & fans! Especially Minnesota Wire, Laura Ochs, & Dan Ogara for joining the $100 Club. For more information, pictures, or schedules check out my website: www.kimmerskornerracing.com |
