Davin Scites Shatters His Own

Qualifying Record Set Last Year

MARTINSVILLE, VA – September 28, 2008 - It was said that somebody would beat Scites’ record set last year and they did, it was Scites himself again that won the pole for the 2008 Bailey’s 300 and shattered last years Martinsville record. After over 100 cars went out to qualify for the Bailey’s 300, Davin Scites not only won the pole but set a new track record again at Martinsville.
Scites set a new track record of a 20.316 second pole. This is Scites second pole at Martinsville where he most notable broke the track record both times. “The Champion Chevrolet was just awesome.” Scites said.
A year ago, the Bailey’s 300 qualifying record was not just broken, not just shattered, but obliterated. Scite’s record-setting pole run last fall was 20.395 seconds (92.846 mph).

The fastest 22 cars will earn starting spots in Sunday’s race. The remaining 20 positions will be filled through the four, 25-lap heat races on Sunday.

 

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Davin Scites Dominates at Motormile

Radford, VA (August 17, 2008) - Davin Scites led every lap of the Toyota/ATK 150 for his most dominating performance of the year and his third win of the season.



"The 06 Champion Chevrolet was running great, it was a great car for Saturdays race.


"We only had one caution so you had to hit all your marks and not make any mistakes. It was a great race."

Scites seemed to run error-free in a race that featured only one caution. "I tried to," he said. "I thought, 'Man, don't spin out."

This is Davins third win of the season, his 10th top five, 12th top ten out of 16 races.

 

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Kory Rabenold To Drive for BW Motorsports Full Time in the ARCA/REMAX Series for 2009

Slatington, PA (8/7/08)- BW Motorsports, a new ARCA/REMAX Series team for the 2009 racing season has presented Kory Rabenold of Slatington, PA with a letter of intent as being one of the team’s primary drivers for next year and possibly beyond.

BW Motorsports is owned and operated by former Daytona 500 champion and NASCAR driver, Geoffrey Bodine, former ARCA competitor and owner, Doc Watson and Francine Schill, owner of G&G Motorsports Marketing. Over the last three years the trio has focused much of their time scouting drivers for their team and also developing a wide range of resources for their 2009 debut in the popular ARCA/REMAX Series.

They have high hopes of being a top shelf team and hopefully contend for the championship in the series. They all agree that the series is a proving ground for young, up and coming drivers.

Ms. Schill said, “BW Motorsports is very excited at the opportunity to bring Kory on board and we know he has the drive and the talent to be very successful”.

The team first spotted Rabenold during an event at Pocono International Raceway last season. They have been watching him ever since. Two of the contributing factors for the team’s interest in Rabenold are his raw talent and personality.

While at Pocono in early August of this year, Rabenold spoke with Watson and Schill about his desire to compete at this level full time. Kory also discussed how difficult it has been to secure financial

backing due to the rough economy. A small team like Rabenold’s current team, Kory Rabenold Racing, just doesn’t have the funding or resources to run the series on a full time basis, yet alone be competitive through out.

For Rabenold, the announcement couldn’t have come at a better time, especially since he and his team suffered a blown engine at Pocono on lap 40. The end result was a 38th place finish. Dejected, Rabenold headed back to the team hauler and was quickly greeted by Watson, who encouraged Kory by saying, “blown engines are all about racing. “That kind of thing is going to happen from time to time.” The important thing is he logged laps, gained more super speedway experience and showed some poise during race conditions.

Kory has been racing since the age of 5 and has always had a goal of competing in the upper levels of stock car racing.

He began his career in quarter midget racing, then at age 13 he moved into the asphalt pro-4 (cylinder) division. He made the leap into NASCAR tour-type modifieds in 2005, and then won many big events the following season, including a Race of Champions (RoC) event. He was also named the RoC “Rookie of the Year”. Last season Rabenold made his first ARCA/REMAX Series start at Pocono.

After running in the premier full-bodied series for two seasons, it appears that Kory Rabenold has finally received the break that he’s been so determined to receive.

Rabenold is still ecstatic about the opportunity. “I’m just really looking forward to the opportunity with BW Motorsports and words can’t describe how much my team and I appreciate them giving me a shot at racing stock cars professionally, and as a career”.

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Rob Jones to Run at Newport Speedway in the Super Cup Stock Car Series 150

Newport (June 4, 2004) - Rob Jones will be running in the Super Cup Stock Car Series race on Saturday June 7th with Jimmy Crabtree Racing. Rob Jones

Rob Jones started flying in college. He graduated from Delaware State University with a B.S. in Aircraft Systems Management. After college Jones was selected to go to pilot training for the Maryland Air National Guard to fly A-10 fighter planes.

"While in college I found out about the Air National Guard and decided to fly fighters. I set three goals for myself, one was to fly fighters in the guard, the other was to fly for the airlines, and the third was to pursue my dream of becoming a professional racer when I could afford to fund my own dream." Jones Stated.

Jones ran legends cars three years ago. After that he began testing late models in Virginia. He then volunteered as a helper for various driving experience schools to try and continue to get seat time any way that he could. An opportunity of a lifetime fall into Rob Jones lap when he was contacted by a team that he was driving for in the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series. "We spoke over the phone and I went to test with them before the season and they decided to give me a chance driving one of their trucks that season. Along the way I have met some great people who have come aboard to help me pursue my dream and give me mentorship along the way. "

Now Jones is ready to get some experience as he prepares to move up through the ranks.

“The same skills and attributes that make a successful fighter pilot go hand in hand with the ones necessary to become a successful racer. You have to be aggressive, but in control, you also have to have excellent reflexes, and excellent eye-hand coordination. I am very excited to have this opportunity to race and gain more track time and to get back in a stock car. Jimmy Crabtree racing has been very successful so far in the Super Cup Stock Car Series and I know that I will have a very competitive car.”

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Scites starts the season at JR Motorsports with a Win at MotorMile


RADFORD, Va. (April 8, 2008) -The No. 06 Champion team drove to Motor Mile Speedway in the rain on Saturday for the track’s first race of the season. When they arrived at the track, surprisingly it was not raining.

“During practice I knew we had a good race car, but had no idea what it would do when it came time for qualifying,” Scites said.

 

The car didn’t let him down as he qualified fifth out of the 29 cars in the field.

“I knew that we would be close enough to get to the front during the 150 laps,” Scites said. “Motor Mile Speedway ran all the races on Saturday except for ours. We made it through the day, but the rain finally came and they lost the track.”

Track officials opted to postpone the race to the following afternoon, and from the drop of the green flag the Champion Chevy was strong. Scites worked his way into second place with 40 laps to go.

“I started reeling in the leader,” Scites said. “There were very few cautions and a lot of lapped cars between us, which made it tricky.”

It looked like Davin was going to finish second until a late caution.

“I knew that would give me a chance to take a charge at the leader,” Scites said.

The green flag came out with only a handful of laps to go. When the leaders entered Turn One, the No. 26 car pushed up the track just enough for Scites to get underneath him.

“Down the back stretch he hit me twice trying to break my momentum,” Scites said. “We battled side by side for the next three laps. I really wanted to give Champion a win our first time out and we managed to pull it off coming off of Turn Four on the last lap and won the race!

“I have to thank Champion, Wayne Lumber Co, R&B Auto refinishing, Racing Collectables Club of America, Stock Car Steel, CB&H Parts, Tiger Rear Ends, and Racing Electronics for their support. I hope we did them proud today.”

After the race the second-place finisher protested several parts on Scites No. 6 Champion Chevrolet and all components were deemed legal by NASCAR officials.

Next race: April 19th at Motor Mile Speedway
 

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Rebecca Lindsey Semifinalist in the “Breaking the Silence in Song” Competition

March 31, 2008  NYC - Rebecca Lindsey has been chosen as a semifinalist in the “Breaking the Silence in Song” Competition. “I am so honored that I am able to support the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

The"BREAKING THE SILENCE IN SONG" theme competition will be hosted by the
& NABFEME. This inspiring evening of song and honors will be held on Monday April 7th, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. Also in attendance with be Philanthropist, Doris Buffett, Grammy Award winning Singer, Michael Bolton Entertainment Business Manager, Bert Padell. The celebrity judges in attendance are Michael Bolton, Cissy Houston, Ben E. King’ Kevin Liles and Darryl "DMC" McDaniels.


New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 West 64th Street at Central Park
New York, NY 10023

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SCITES TO DRIVE JR MOTORSPORTS NO. 06 CHAMPION CHEVROLET  IN 2008

After a successful 2007 season, Davin Scites Motorsports has announced the No. 06 Champion Chevrolet schedule for 2008,

which features a full slate of racing at Motor Mile Speedway in Radford, Va., plus select late model stock car events at other tracks throughout the Southeast.  

Scites, a native of West Virginia, ended the 2007 season with five wins, 15 top fives and 18 top-10 finishes. He also set a new track record in qualifying for the annual late model stock car race at Martinsville in September.  

His success behind the wheel led Scites to an association with the Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned JR Motorsports for the 2008 season. Sponsored by Champion, a world leader in the manufacturing of spark plugs, Scites moved into JR Motorsports’ 66,000-square foot facility in Mooresville, N.C., at the end of 2007. 

"Davin is a great race car driver and a great friend,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “He worked out of a shop near my house last year and I was impressed with the number of wins he racked up during the season. It seemed like every time I walked into the shop there was a new trophy Davin had won over the weekend.  

“With all his success, JR Motorsports is proud to be associated with Davin Scites Motorsports for the 2008 season. I'm looking forward to seeing Davin put the No. 06 Champion Chevy in Victory Lane."
Scites first race of the season is scheduled for April 5 at Motor Mile Speedway.  

“I’m so excited to get this season started,” Scites said. “We’ve been working hard on the car to get it ready for the season. We are honored to have Champion as our sponsor and can’t wait to get on the track and get to racing.” 

ABOUT JR MOTORSPORTS

Established in 1999, JR Motorsports is the management company and racing operation for professional stock car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. JRM competes in multiple racing divisions, including the NASCAR Nationwide Series, in which it fields two full-time teams. Earnhardt Jr.'s organization is based out of a 66,000-square foot facility in Mooresville, N.C., and includes the JR Nation retail store and Dale Jr. Fan Experience.

For more information on JR Motorsports, visit www.dalejr.com

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G&G Motorsports Marketing is Proud to Welcome Rob Jones

Rob Jones started flying in college. He graduated from Delaware State University with a B.S. in Aircraft Systems Management. After college Jones was selected to go to pilot training for the Maryland Air National Guard to fly A-10 fighter planes.

He spent three years training to become a fully qualified fighter pilot in the guard. After a year and a half flying full time in the guard Jones got hired by American Eagle airlines and flew with them for almost a year before being hired by UPS airlines.  Since Rob Jones was a young child all he ever wanted to do was race cars, but unfortunately the opportunities that are around today weren't there when he was younger. Around that time Jones saw “Top Gun” he decided to go to college and become a pilot.

"While in college I found out about the Air National Guard and decided to fly fighters. I set three goals for myself, one was to fly fighters in the guard, the other was to fly for the airlines, and the third was to pursue my dream of becoming a professional racer when I could afford to fund my own dream.  

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Rebecca Lindsey Live at Hard Rock Café at Charlie-Palooza Banquet

Thursday, November 29, 2007 9:15pm-10:15pm
Rebecca will perform at Charlie Daniels‘ Charlie-Palooza Banquet at the Tampa Hard Rock Café. Funds raised during this event are directed to The Angelus Home in Hudson, FL.

The three-day event will feature Charlie Daniels and Rebecca Lindsey along with celebrities from the music and entertainment industries such as Chris Cagle and Trace Adkins who will also perform.

"I am very honored to be a part of this event," said Rebecca. "It is my hope to be able to help and inspire others to aid The Angelus who have given so much to many. It is because of the good people that started this home that so many have found their home. My prayer is to be able to aid The Angelus Foundation in anyway possible."

The Angelus is a 501 (c) (3), not-for-profit organization committed to providing life, hope and faith for those living with disabilities as well as funding programs helping the disabled. Rebecca agreed to perform to help raise funds for The Angelus because she wanted to help this organization that has selflessly given to others within her former community. More information about The Angelus is available at: http://theangelus.com/wb/.


Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Ball Room, 5223 North Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610 For more information please visit or call: (813) 627-7625 www.seminolehardrock.com

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