Pro All Stars Series - Super Late Models, Outlaw Late Models, & PASS Mods

PASS Will Rock North Wilkesboro with Megabuck Super Late Model Race in 2011

January 7, 2010 – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom Mayberry is pleased to announce that the Pro All Stars Series will promote and sanction a 300 lap super late model race at Historic North Wilkesboro (NC) Speedway, on April 7.8 and 9, 2011. The winner of this unprecedented showdown for asphalt short trackers is guaranteed a minimum of $75,000.00. The event is tentatively set as a PASS South points race. “I’m pleased that the partners at North Wilkesboro Speedway have agreed to present this historic short track event, “said Mayberry. “ We are announcing the race prior to the start of our 2010 PASS North and South schedules because we are building some additional bonuses into the purse for PASS competitors, including guaranteed starting positions for the top 15 in our final 2010 North and South point standings and an additional $25,000.00 winners bonus for the teams that choose to run all of our 2010 point races in either series, plus four of the PASS national events. That’s a $100,000.00 pay day for the race winner if they are a PASS regular, and a 20 percent bonus across the board for every starting position.. We also have an intermediate bonus plan that will see the winners share grow from $75,000.00 to $82,500.00 if he or she competes in any combination of ten PASS North or South events in 2010, plus a ten percent bonus from the base purse for every starting position. A PASS license is required to qualify for the bonus plans, but the base purse of over $153,000.00 will be enough to attract the cream of the crop from all over the USA and Canada to challenge our regulars.” Thirty two cars will qualify for the 300 lap feature through time trials and qualifying races. Guaranteed starters and provisionals will be added to the field as needed. PASS anticipates a starting field of 40-plus for what’s bound to be the marquee super late model event of 2011. “I see the April 2011 PASS race at North Wilkesboro as an opportunity to showcase super late model racers at one of the country’s historic short tracks The incentives I’ve developed are a means to encourage teams to race with PASS in 2010 as well, ” continued Mayberry. “I feel that it’s a great way to say thank you to the short track racers that are the backbone of our sport.” Complete details on this record breaking short track event will be posted at www.proallstarsseries.com in the days to come. You’ll find Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway on line at www.historicnws.com .
*THE 2011 No. Wilkesboro"300" EVENT PAGE with PURSES & BONUS REQUIREMENTS HERE* *LAP BOARD for the 2011 North Wilkesboro 300 - Sponsor a Lap!*

Adam Bates to Lead Charge of PASS Drivers to Busch Sport Scene Snowmobile Ride

The 11th Annual Busch Sport Scene Snowmobile Ride for Charity continues to draw interest from racers all over the northeast. Add Pro All Stars Series racer Adam Bates to the list of drivers making plans to attend the popular event.

New Hampshire native Adam Bates had a top five season on the 2009 Pro All Stars Series North Tour, highlighted a big win at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in June. It was his second PASS win at Beech Ridge in his brief two year career on the PASS tour. He finished the season with five top five finishes and nine top tens in the series thirteen PASS North Super Late Model races.

2008 was Adams first full year on the PASS tour. He scored a pair of PASS Super Late Model wins in his first full season racing PASS. Adam finished fourth in PASS points after his nine top ten finishes.

Bates started racing Go Karts at Sugar Hill Speedway were he was track champion 4 times between 1999 and 2003. In 2004, he stepped up to full bodied stock cars at Canaan Speedway. In 2005 Adam moved into the Late Model division at Twin State Speedway where earned Rookie of the Year honors.

Bates will be joining many racers and teams from around the region at the annual Busch Sport Scene event, including NASCAR racer & 2009 New Hampshire Motor Speedway Track Champion Eddie MacDonald, 2009 American Canadian Tour Champion Brian Hoar and NASCAR Drive for Diversity racer Katie Hagar. All NASCAR, PASS and ACT team members that participate in the event will receive a $5 discount on the ride/event pass that includes all the days' events.

The day will start with an optional 10:30AM drivers meeting at the Club House - which was formerly the People's Choice (for those of you that attended in the past). Ride credentials can be purchased for $20 at the Club House starting at 9AM. You can ride with the 11AM group or ride with your own group at any time during the day. You can even purchase more than one ride credential, allowing better odds of holding the winning hand!

The $20 ride credential also gets you admission into the full night of entertainment at the Club House that evening. There will be dinner specials and drink specials exclusively for those with a ride credential. The proceeds from the ride will all go to several great charities including the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Special Olympics, Travis Roy Foundation, Rangeley

Much of the fun takes place inside the Club House during the evening festivities, which are capped of by a comedy show featuring nationally known comedians Eddie Hurst and Freddie Stone.

Steve Perry, host of the popular Mainely Motorsports television show, will be at the annual event with his crew riding & taping for a future episode. Mainely Motorsports airs on Time Warner Cable channels weekly through out northern New England.

"This is the eleventh year I have been involved in this event," Campbell said. "We should top $100,000 raised over those years. We have some great plans for this year's event, including several specials guests and many terrific auction items. If you are a race fan or a sports fan, you do not want to miss this year's event. Even if your not, it will be a great time for everyone and all the proceeds go directly to some great charities.

The event includes a Poker Run snowmobile ride during the day followed by a full evening of entertainment. The proceeds go to several charities including the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Special Olympics, Travis Roy Foundation, Rangeley Snowmobile Club, Busch Sport Scene Scholarship Fund and the Camping World Series Women's Auxiliary and their various charities.

Credentials for the event can be purchased for $10 in advance either at the Club House, the Rangeley Chamber or from Busch Sport Scene. The tickets will be $20 the day of the event. Busch Sport Scene is a New England based sports magazine. Current Busch Sport Scene subscribers will receive a $5 discount on the day of the event, as will NASCAR, PASS & ACT team members that present their licenses.

For room availability or directions, you can call the Rangeley Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-MT-LAKES. For more details, or to become a part of the event or make a donation, please email at scene@neracing.com or call Busch Sport Scene at 1-207-224-2060. For more details, visit the www.neracing.com website.

On display in the PASS booth at the Augusta Northeast Motorsports EXPO were the #54 SLM of Johnny Clark and the PASS Sportman racers of David Vaughn #00 and Billy Childs Jr. #60. Ben Rowe received one of the 1st Annual "Mainely's" for Driver of the Year in a Touring Series in 2009. The "Mainely's" were presented from Mainely Motorsports TV by the show's co-host Amanda Leach. For more photos from the Northeast Motorsports Expo, visit their web site www.northeastmotorsports.net.

2010 PASS National Championship Dates Set

NAPLES ME (January 6, 2010) The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models will race five times to determine the 2010 PASS National Champion.

The expanded National Championship schedule will include three new National Championship venues. PASS Florida Winter Fest will get the season underway January 29 and 30 at New Smyrna (FL) Speedway with a 150 lap event that marks the first PASS sanctioned event in the sunshine state. The popular Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory (NC) Motor Speedway on April 2nd and 3rd has been designated as stop number two on the National Championship trail.

July will see one of two northern swings with a July 22nd “Thursday Night Special” at Thompson (CT) International Speedway. September 11th and 12th are the dates for the PASS 300 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough Maine. The 2010 PASS National Champion will be crowned October 16th at the Mason – Dixon Meltdown’s new home on the ultra fast high banks of at Newport (TN) Speedway.

In addition to being designated as National Championship events, Hickory and Newport will award PASS South Championship points while Thompson and Beech Ridge will count toward the PASS North title tally.

Turner Maine’s Ben Rowe is the defending PASS National Champion; Cassius Clark of Farmington Maine earned the inaugural National title. 79 super late model racers earned PASS National Championship points in 2009.
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2010 Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model National Championship Events

1-29/30 - New Smyrna (FL) Speedway - PASS Florida Winter Fest - 150 laps

4-2/3 - Hickory (NC) Motor Speedway - The Easter Bunny - 150 laps

7/22 - Thompson (CT) Int’l Speedway - 75 laps

9-11/12 - Beech Ridge (ME) Motor Speedway - PASS 300 - 300 laps

10-15/16 - Newport (TN) Speedway - Mason-Dixon Meltdown - 200 laps

PASS MASTER 2010 SCHEDULE
Schedule Subject to Change

PASS Teams Invited to Participate in
Busch Sport Scene Feb. 6th Charity Ride

NASCAR, PASS, and ACT teams have already announced plans to participate in the 11th Annual Busch Sport Scene Snowmobile Ride for Charity in Rangeley, Maine on February 6, 2010. Event organizer and Busch Sport Scene publisher George 'Soup' Campbell wants all teams from the leading full-bodied stock car & modified racing tours in New England to know they are welcome to join the event too.

"This growing charity event has always been open to everyone, race fans and teams alike, from everywhere and anywhere," Campbell said. "But this year a special invitation is being put forth to the teams and officials from all the regional tours. We would like to see even more racers from around the region come see what the event is all about and join the fun this year."

NASCAR Team members who present their 2009 or 2010 NASCAR license will get $5 off the price of their ride credential / event pass on the day of the event. PASS and ACT Teams are now being offered the same discount. All ACT, PASS, WMT & MRS team members that present either their 2009 or 2010 licenses will receive $5 off their ride credential or event pass that evening. The ride credential is good for all related activities through out the day.

The day will start with an optional 10:30AM drivers meeting at the Club House - which was formerly the People's Choice (for those of you that attended in the past). Ride credentials can be purchased for $20 at the Club House starting at 9AM. You can ride with the 11AM group or ride with your own group at anytime during the day. You can even purchase more than one ride credential, allowing better odds of holding the winning hand!

The $20 ride credential also gets you admission into the full night of entertainment at the Club House that evening. There will be dinner specials and drink specials exclusively for those with a ride credential. The proceeds from the ride will all go to several great charities including the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Special Olympics, Travis Roy Foundation, Rangeley Snowmobile Club and Busch Sport Scene Scholarship.

"The event is held rain or shine, snow or not. Many of the participants at the event don't even ride snowmachines," event organizer and Busch Sport Scene Publisher George Campbell said. "If anyone is concerned about the weather, or does not ride snowmobiles, each check point is accessible by car as well as snowmachine, making it possible for those that do not ride snowmobiles to participate equally."

Much of the fun takes place inside the Club House during the evening festivities, which are capped of by a comedy show featuring nationally known comedians Eddie Hurst and Freddie Stone.

There will be 100's of raffle prizes and great auction items at the event. Some of the auction items will include great sports items including race tickets and signed memorabilia. Some of the items in past auctions include an NFL football signed by Teddy Bruschi as well as several Red Sox signed items Jason Varitek, Dustin Pedroia and Jonathan Papelbon. Signed NASCAR items have included Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Jeff Gordon and Martin Truex items.

Steve Perry, host of the popular Mainely Motorsports television show, will be at the annual event with his crew riding & taping for a future episode. Mainely Motorsports airs on Time Warner Cable channels weekly through out northern New England.

"This is the eleventh year I have been involved in this event," Campbell said. "We should top $100,000 raised over those years. We have some great plans for this year's event, including several specials guests and many terrific auction items. If you are a race fan or a sports fan, you do not want to miss this year's event. Even if your not, it will be a great time for everyone and all the proceeds go directly to some great charities."

Credentials for the event can be purchased for $10 in advance either at the Club House, the Rangeley Chamber or from Busch Sport Scene, after January 15th. The tickets will be $20 the day of the event. Busch Sport Scene is a New England based sports magazine. Current Busch Sport Scene subscribers will receive a $5 discount on the day of the event, as will NASCAR, PASS & ACT team members that present their licenses.

For room availability or directions, you can call the Rangeley Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-MT-LAKES. For more details, or to become a part of the event or make a donation, please email at scene@neracing.com or call Busch Sport Scene at 1-207-224-2060. There will also be news on the www.neracing.com website.

PASS Mod and Sportsman Schedules Released

Naples ME (December 29) Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom Mayberry has announced the 2010 schedules for the popular PASS Mod and Sportsman series. PASS MASTER 2010 SCHEDULE HERE

The Mods will get their eleven race 2010 schedule off and running on April 18th , joining the PASS Sportsman and Super Late Models in an all PASS lineup at Speedway 95 in Hermon, Maine. A first time visit to Caribou Maine’s Spud Speedway highlights the schedule, as does the series return to Canaan (NH) Fair Speedway. Lee USA Speedway, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway and Riverside Speedway in Groveton, New Hampshire complete the 2010 campaign.

The PASS Sportsman have an eight race docket on tap with events at Speedway 95, Canaan Fair Speedway, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway and Unity (ME) Raceway. A venue for the Memorial Day weekend date will be announced shortly.

2010 Mod and Sportsman license forms and rules are also now available.

Stop by the PASS display at Northeast Motorsports Expo at the Augusta (ME) Civic Center on January 8, 9 and 10 for more information as well as autograph sessions with drivers from all four PASS Series. A complete schedule of those signing at the popular motorsports event will be released soon.

For PASS marketing opportunities and media questions contact Norm Desjardins at (603) 539-3368. Tech and rules questions should be addressed to Scott Reed at 207-625-3230.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2009 PASS NORTH SUPER LATE MODELS, MODS, AND SPORTSMAN
*2009 Banquet Picture Page HERE*

2009 PASS North SLM Champion Johnny Clark

2009 PASS MODS Champion Scott Grant

2009 PASS Sportsman Champion Carey Martin

2009 PASS National & South SLM Champion Ben Rowe

Clark, Grant, Martin, Rowe Honored at PASS Banquet of Champions
Naples ME (10/11/09) Pro All Stars Series race teams, officials and fans gathered in Westbrook Maine Saturday night for the ninth annual PASS Banquet of Champions. Series president Tom Mayberry opened the evening by thanking all of the competitors for racing with PASS in 2009, especially given the challenges of our current economy. Although the 2010 PASS North Super Late Model schedule is about two weeks away, Mayberry did touch upon the upcoming season, including the January 29-30 PASS Florida Winterfest hosted by New Smyrna Speedway. The President’s awards were up next and the most improved driver awards went to Derek Ramstrom (Super Late Model) and Scott McDaniel (PASS Mod). The award that no one hopes to receive came next. Hard Luck drivers for 2009 were Adam Bates (Super Late Model), Dan Somes (PASS Mod) and Dan McKeage (PASS Sportsman). Northern Race Tires Rookie of the Year accolades were collected by Nick Ribbe (Super Late Model), Scott Grant (PASS Mod) and Clyde Hennessey (PASS Sportsman). Master of Ceremonies Mark Thomas and Michael Mayberry distributed the hardware to the top ten in each series. Carey Martin made it official, claiming the 2009 PASS Sportsman Champion’s spoils. Scott Grant came out on top in the PASS Mod series where he earned both the championship and rookie of the year. 2009 PASS National Champion Ben Rowe and the Richard Moody team were recognized for their accomplishments, and 2009 PASS Super Late Model Champion Johnny Clark closed out the awards presentation, making his fourth walk to the podium as Champion in the series premier division. Clark’s team received championship jackets and travel bags from Northern Race Tire and Superior Image Embroidery.
*2009 Banquet Picture Page HERE*

Sunoco Returns as the Official Fuel
of the Pro All Stars Series

Naples ME (March 26) Change is constant in motorsports. Its one of the few things every racer and race fan can count on. It's unusual to see long term relationships in the sport, but for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) , there's been one fuel in every racer's fuel cell since its inception. Sunoco Race Fuels and their distributor New England Racing Fuel have been on board since that first PASS Super Late Model race at Lee USA Speedway in 2001. Their Sunoco Standard and Supreme products are back as the official fuel of PASS for a ninth season.

"John Holland, Charlie Holland and Mike Joy of New England Racing Fuel were one of the first to step up to the plate and support our series," said series President Tom Mayberry "They taught us how to control the cost of race fuel by testing fuel samples at our events, and they have assisted us in every way possible throughout our relationship. They're good friends of PASS, as well as motorsports in general. We are proud to represent Sunoco once again in 2009." Visit New England Racing Fuel on line at www.newenglandracingfuel.com or dial 1-860-673-9555. Their address is 271 Spielman Highway, Burlington CT 06013.

The PASS North Super Late Models get their fourteen event 2009 schedule off and running on Sunday April 19^th at Speedway 95 in Hermon Maine. The PASS Sportsman, Mod and Super Late Models will all be in action at Speedway 95. Watch for a major announcement concerning sponsorship for this and other 2009 PASS events in the days to come.

Many PASS North teams will get in the racing groove on Saturday April 11the for the fourth annual PASS SOUTH Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory (NC) Motor Speedway. It's also round one of the 2009 PASS National Championship series, a four race tilt that will award a Leavitt Racing Components super late model chassis and a Quarter Master clutch and bell housing package to the national champ. Cassius Clark is the defending PASS National Champion, and he's expected to challenge for the title once again in 2009.

Choice Hotels International Returns as Official PASS Hotel Partner

Naples, Maine (February 6, 2009) - Pro All Stars Series (PASS) president Tom Mayberry is pleased to welcome back Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) as the Official Hotel Partner of the Pro All Stars Series in 2009.

Established in 2001, PASS sanctions and promotes four short track racing series throughout the eastern seaboard and maritime Canada.

PASS race teams, fans, family and friends can receive a discount at Choice brand hotels when booking hotel rooms through the Choice Hotels Sports Desk at 877.240.AWAY (2929) or via www.choicesportstravel.com. Discount subject to availability.

Choice Hotels has more than 4,500 Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn brand hotels across the country and many within close proximity to the series race locations.

In making the announcement Mayberry said, "Many of our race teams, fans and friends of the series took advantage of our partnership with Choice Hotels International in 2008. We all know that travel expenses are a big chunk of any race team or race fans' budget, and the PASS discount really adds up over the course of the racing season. We're especially pleased with our association with Choice Hotels because it extends well beyond race teams on race day. Our racers, their fans, friends, and family can all take advantage of the Choice Hotels discount for both business and pleasure travel. It's a winning proposition for us all, and we appreciate Choice Hotel International's continued support."

"Our hope with this 2009 partnership provides PASS Racing and its members with the convenience and affordability of the more than 4,500 properties in the Choice Hotels domestic system," said Karen Krupka, manager, sports marketing, Choice Hotels. "We look forward to continuing and growing the partnership."

To take advantage of the PASS/Choice Hotels discount program, BOOK YOUR ROOMS HERE

About Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels International franchises more than 5,600 hotels, representing more than 455,000 rooms, in the United States and 38 countries and territories. As of March 31, 2008, 986 hotels are under development in the United States, representing 79,276 rooms, and an additional 96 hotels, representing 8,321 rooms, are under development in more than 20 countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide.

Additional corporate information may be found on Choice Hotels Internet site, which may be accessed at choicehotels.com.

Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International.

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