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ASA Midwest Tour Engine Giveaway Program Gaining Momentum
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (April 16, 2007) –In an effort to support “built
motor” engine builders and the engine parts manufacturer industry, the
American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor
Power Equipment is pleased to announce the give away of two engines valued at
over $50,000 at the 2007 championship banquet, according to ASAMT VP Steve
Einhaus.
“The race season is just two weeks away and the engine giveaway program is
gaining attention all over the map. Since we announced the program its been
quietly sitting out there as an added bonus to racing in the Tour. Now more
and more racers have heard about it and have spread the word and the inquiries
for information have skyrocketed,” Einhaus stated.
Pro Power Racing of Sullivan, Wisconsin, the recent winner of two back-to-back
Engine Builder of the Year Awards, and B&B Racing Engines of Appleton,
Wisconsin, have stepped up to build both a brand new Chevrolet 9:1 and an
A.C.E. Motor for the Tour. The engines will be given away in a drawing from
teams that have competed in 75 percent of the ASA Midwest Tour events with a
built unsealed engine, finish in the top 20 in point standings and are
officially registered with the Tour.
“I have never seen anything like this before and I can’t thank the
Schlieper Brothers, Bruce Mueller, and the engine parts manufacturing
suppliers enough for their support,” stated Einhaus.
“When crate engines come in, it takes the engine builders out of the mix
because they are sealed engines from GM, Ford, and Dodge. There are a lot of
‘mom-and-pop companies, parts manufacturers, and single-man operations that
could get completely wiped out of the whole racing industry,” Pro Power
Racing owner Bill Schlieper explained.
Pro Power Racing has been the leader in a newly formed program titled Racers
Alliance Concerning Engines (RACE) and has helped develop point fund support
on the national level to help the racers out financially be able to afford
built engines.
“We want to be a part of the race teams and it’s always exciting to be
able to go down to victory lane when our engines win,” Schlieper concluded,
“That’s why we are trying to pull engine builders together so we can all
win as a team and support the racers.”
B&B racing engines owner Bruce Mueller is also honored to take part in the
ASA Midwest Tour incentive program. “With RACE we are trying to work real
hard to keep everyone together to weather the storm (of crate motor
popularity). I am very pleased to be able to give something back to the racers
on this deal- it’s a huge bonus for those running the entire schedule. The
two racers who win the motors at the banquet are essentially each adding
$25,000 to their pocketbooks in thanks from the builders, the manufacturers,
and ASA for running the Tour with built engines. Steve Einhaus took it upon
himself to reach out to the manufacturers and ask them for parts
contributions, so Bill (at Pro Power) and I are happy to help give back to
those that support the Tour and us,” Mueller expressed.
“I can’t decide if I am more excited to see who the winners of the engines
are or who the inaugural season champion is,” Einhaus chuckled, “There is
a lot on the line for drivers to win and for those that support the series all
year long.”
The ASA Midwest Tour inaugural season opener is scheduled at Elko Speedway
April 28, 2007.
To learn more about the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour
presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment and the engine giveaway program,
please contact the ASA Midwest Tour office by calling (262) 514-3880 or by
e-mailing Tim Olson at tim@asamidwesttour.com or Steve Einhaus at steve@asamidwesttour.com.
To learn more about the Daytona Beach, Florida-based Racing Speed Associates
or the American Speed Association Racing Member Track program, call (386)
258-2221 or send an e-mail to info@asa-racing.com. For news and information
from all the racetracks and regional tours involved in the American Speed
Association, visit www.asa-racing.com.
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