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HOLLY, Mich. – Tanner Swanson of Kingsburg, California will pilot the Tom Brewer owned Speedchasers #64 in the 2012 Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series announced team officials today.

During his young career Swanson has established himself as a winning talent in Sprint, Silver Crown and Midget open wheel racing at high profile nationally recognized events, including winning last November’s iconic Turkey Night at California’s Irwindale Speedway. Tanner joins older brother Kody, who earlier announced he wll drive for the potent MSRXSS Wilshe Motorsports team, adding to the high speed excitement and fierce series competition.

“I am very excited to get to Florida (FIVE FLAGS SPEEDWAY & MOBILE SPEEDWAY) to make my first start in the Must See Xtreme Sprint Series.” said Tanner, “ I actually attended the first race in Salem with Brian Gerster and witnessed the last lap thriller put on by Jason Blonde, Troy DeCaire, and Aaron Pierce. Since that point on I have wanted to make my way in to the series but had never gotten the right opportunity until now. I am excited to drive for Tom Brewer in his #64 and I think that with his knowledge and experience we have the chance to be very competitive this season. I am very thankful for this opportunity and can't wait to get out on the track with the series and see what we can do.”

"Speed Chasers is fortunate to be have a driver of the caliber of Tanner Swanson." said Tom Brewer, president of Speed Chasers, Inc. "I have always thought that driving midgets is a great background for driving any other type of race car. Tanner's success in midgets gives me confidence that he will also be a great winged sprint driver." The 64 car that Tanner will be driving has a Drinan frame with Speed Chasers suspension and a Kercher engine.

“Tanner will be a formidable competitor and be a great representative of our series and sport. He is a great racing talent and an outstanding young man,” said Must See Racing founder and president Jim Hanks. “We are extremely pleased for our marketing partners, race tracks, television distributors and most importantly the race fans to add Tanner to our outstanding list of race teams and first class drivers. He will fit in perfectly with our mix of veterans and up and coming young superstars” concluded Hanks.

Ten of the 16 XSS events in 2012 will be broadcast on national television to over 166 million American homes. In addition, viewership will be boosted by video streaming on the series website. MSRXSS cars are officially the “World’s Fastest Short Track Cars”, drawing fans and viewership from across the USA to see the cars racing at over 150 mph on some of the most prestigious tracks in America. The 2012 series opener is set for Friday, April 13 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.

KODY SWANSON TO COMPETE IN MUST SEE RACING

HOLLY, Mich. – Kody Swanson has joined Wilshe Motorsports and will compete in a BioBased.US sprint car in Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series competition in 2012, team officials have announced. Swanson will team with popular series veteran Jason Blonde in XSS action.

Over the past two seasons Swanson has established himself as a bona fide star in open wheel racing, winning races at several of the sport’s most heralded venues. He joins a solid outfit with Wilshe Motorsports, and Swanson’s presence will further strengthen the driving roster for a season that is shaping up to be intensely competitive.

“I’m really excited,” said Swanson, a 23-year-old native of Kingsburg, Calif. “This is the first opportunity I’ve had to run some of the Xtreme Sprint Series events, but I’ve watched several races on television and was impressed with how professional and how competitive they’ve been. The series is unlike anything else in short track racing right now, they’re moving forward and growing, making a name for themselves, and I’m excited to be a part of that.” “We’re excited to have Kody join our team for 2012,” said Don Wilshe, BioBased.US founder who with wife Suellen fields Wilshe Motorsports. “Kody has an impressive background, and a winning record as an open wheel driver. It will be a good addition to the team and we look forward to racing with Kody and Jason this season.” The team will utilize a Dave Steele Diablo chassis and Gaerte horsepower. “Kody will be a great addition to our series,” said Must See Racing founder and president Jim Hanks. “His resume speaks volumes about the type of competitor our series is attracting. Our roster this year is shaping up as an exciting mix of veteran drivers along with some young, extremely talented racers from across the country and Canada. We’re proud of each and every one of our race teams, not only as competitors but as first-class people. Kody is a perfect fit, he’s a fine young man and a great representative of our sport.” Hanks also announced that BioBased.US will return as presenting sponsor for the series. BioBased.US manufacturers 100% environmentally-friendly bio-degradable cleaning products as well as breakthrough products for the agricultural industry geared toward eliminating the need for harmful pesticides and other chemicals. Ten of the 16 XSS events in 2012 will be broadcast on national television to over 166 million American homes. In addition, viewership will be boosted by video streaming on the series website. XSS cars are officially the “World’s Fastest Short Track Cars”, drawing fans and viewership from across the USA to see the cars racing at over 150 mph on some of the most prestigious tracks in America. The 2012 series opener is set for Friday, April 13 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. mustseeracing.com

MSRXSS DRIVER JASON BLONDE NAMED DRIVER OF THE YEAR

Holly, MI - December 21, 2011

Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS) regular Jason Blonde has been named the Midwest Racing Scene 2011 People's Choice Pavement Sprint Car Driver of the Year.

Blonde had a remarkable 2011 season piloting the Don and Suellen Wilshe owned BIOBASED.US/ Diablo Chassis winged sprint car with a dominate victory at Berlin Speedway , track records at Winchester and Bristol Speedways and a convincing win at the ultra fast high banks of Winchester Speedway in late August. Blonde’s performance backed up track records set at Kalamazoo, Salem and Anderson Speedways in 2010.

The highlight of his 2011 campaign was establishing a new track and world’s half mile record during the Bristol Motor Speedway 'Speed Trials' in March. Blonde lowered the existing track record set by Sammy Swindel from 13.860 to 13.245 seconds. The event was televised on a taped delayed basis across the country on the SPEED CHANNEL.

The highly prestigious award is voted on by both fans and peers alike. Blonde was selected over many of the best, including the MSRXSS pavement sprint car drivers, from across the nation.

“There is no question Jason Blonde is one of the finest driving talents anywhere. This award is well earned based on his record on the race track and as importantly his outstanding sportsmanship and first class character. Jason, his wife Jenny, his family and race team are a great representatives of our series, his sponsors and the sport of car racing.” said Jim Hanks founder of MSRXSS. “Terry Fitzwater is to be commended for returning the much needed and appreciated Midwest Racing Scene and presenting the papers annual awards. I am sure he is as delighted as I am that Jason has been recognized with such an honor” continued Hanks.

For more information on Jason Blonde, MSRXSS, the season opening events on April 13th at 5 Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fl and April 14th at Mobile International Speedway in Mobile, Al and the complete 2012 schedule visit www.mustseeracing.com.

2012 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

FIVE FLAGS SPEEDWAY FRI. APRIL 13
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
MOBILE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY SAT. APRIL 14
IRVINGTON, ALABAMA

WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY XTREME SPEED SHOOTOUT SAT. MAY 19
WINCHESTER, INDIANA
ANDERSON SPEEDWAY MUST SEE RACING 60 WED. MAY 23
ANDERSON SPEEDWAY PAY LESS LITTLE 500 SAT. MAY 26
ANDERSON, INDIANA

LUCAS OIL RACEWAY SAT. JUNE 9
CLERMONT, INDIANA

TBA FRI. JUNE 22
TBA SAT. JUNE 23

AUTO CITY SPEEDWAY MSR TWIN 20’S TUE. JULY 3
CLIO, MICHIGAN
SHANGRI-LA II SPEEDWAY MUST SEE SPEED THURS. JULY 5
TIOGA CENTER, NEW YORK
OSWEGO SPEEDWAY KING OF THE WING SAT. JULY 7
OSWEGO, NEW YORK

KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY MUST SEE RACING 50 SAT. JULY 14
KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN

TBA FRI. JULY 27

SALEM SPEEDWAY J.JAMES/P.O’CONNOR MEMORIAL SAT. AUGUST 11
SALEM, INDIANA

WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY KING OF THE WINGS SUN. AUGUST 19
WINCHESTER, INDIANA

BERLIN RACEWAY FAST CAR SLASH SAT. AUGUST 25
MARNE, MICHIGAN

OSWEGO SPEEDWAY THE CLASSIC FRI. AUGUST 31
OSWEGO, NEW YORK

MUST SEE RACING 2011 CHAMPIONS AWARD BANQUET

November 21, 2011 – Holly, MI. The 2nd annual BIOBASED.US MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES Champion’s Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 honoring the top twenty 2011 season drivers and teams. Dave Argabright will be Master of Ceremonies, Rick Benjamin the Keynote speaker, with Tom Bigelow and MSRXSS president Jim Hanks making announcements looking forward to the series future. The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn & Suites located at 1000 Orleans Blvd., Coldwater, MI 49036 located on the north west corner of I-69 and US 12 ( E. Chicago St.). The MSRXSS will award over $55,000 in contingent sponsor product certificates, products and cash to the top twenty teams for the 2011 season. In addition to the awards ceremony an evening of good food, special awards and presentations is planned. MSRXSS Founder and President Jim Hanks said, ”We are really looking forward to our 2nd annual Awards Banquet honoring what I consider to be the most talented race car drivers, and beyond a doubt some of the most outstanding and first class race teams and families in all of racing. We will also recognize and thank our officials, race track owners, sponsors and television marketing partners for their professional commitment to excellence and support making our second year a tremendous success on the race tracks and on our nation wide television programming.” Advance banquet tickets are $30 per person and are available by mailing your payment to Must See Racing, 11255 Glen Hill Lane, Holly, MI. 48442. Banquet ticket orders must be received by January 28, 2011. For ticket and banquet information, final 2011point standings and statistics please visit www.mustseeracing.com.

MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES

– 2012 MSRXSS is proud to announce Trufuel as the entitlement sponsor and BioBased US as the presenting sponsor for the 2012 racing season. Royal Oak Charcoal, Turtle Wax and Engine Pro will return as MSRXSS supporters and marketing partners for the upcoming year. “We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to showcase these fine companies, their great products and present grass roots short track racing at events and in race fans homes on our television programming. They are outstanding companies, they are valued sponsors and they are racers at heart also sponsoring first class race teams in our series” said MSRXSS president Jim Hanks.

MSRXSS is looking forward to the 2012 racing season with upcoming announcements outlining and explaining a host of exciting changes. “ We are committed to excellence in every phase of racing, events and television programming presenting fans the most exciting, competitive and entertaining racing at the finest tracks with outstanding race teams and very talented drivers“ stated MSRXSS founder Jim Hanks.

In 2012 MSRXSS will compete and sanction events at some of the most storied and famous short tracks in the country. “We will be bringing the World’s Fastest Short Track Cars to several new great race tracks with long standing nationally recognized events” commented Hanks.

The MSRXSS race fan entertainment concourse will have several changes and additions Including a new souvenir trailer offering T shirts, hats and many popular racings items. The fan favorite Must See show car will have a motor with a starter allowing fans to not only sit in a real sprint car, but actually feel the awesome 800 plus horsepower. A MSRXSS two- seater will be introduced in 2012 giving fans a chance for a once in a lifetime, hair raising ride in a sprint car.

The autograph sessions, fan giveaways and contest to win an autographed Dave Argabright book or a certificate to a sprint car driving school will also be continued. “Our events are for the race fan and we want to provide them great racing and an entertainment experience that is fun and interesting in a family atmosphere. The show car, new two-seat sprint car, the autograph sessions, giveaways and contest presents a full entertainment package designed to be memorable for all age groups” continued Hanks.

MSRXSS television presenters Rick Benjamin, Tom Bigelow and Dave Argabright will be returning to bring all the events into the homes of race fans throughout the country.

Visit mustseeracing.com for upcoming announcements about networks, channels and airing times.

TRUFUEL XTREME SPEED CLASSIC TO AIR ON VERSUS ON DECEMBER 1

HOLLY, Mich. – The VERSUS network has been added to the broadcast lineup for the Must See Racing TruFuel Xtreme Speed Classic from Bristol Motor Speedway, with an airdate of Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. EST. VERSUS, which will be rebranded NBC Sports Network on Jan. 2, is a cable network reaching 76 million U.S. households. The TruFuel Xtreme Speed Classic served as a spectacular season finale for the Xtreme Sprint Series, as “Xtreme Speed” was indeed the theme of the day. Eight teams shattered the existing half-mile world’s record at Bristol, led by Brian Gerster’s clocking of 150.585 mph. The race itself saw intense dueling throughout, with breathtaking speeds combined with great competition. The Xtreme Speed Classic at Bristol featured a full racing program of heats, semi-features, and a 25-lap main event. In addition to the race itself, the event decided the 2011 Xtreme Sprint Series championship, as Troy DeCaire, Ryan Litt, and JoJo Helberg battled for the series crown. The addition of VERSUS boosts the reach of the Xtreme Speed Classic to over 150 million U.S. households. VERSUS joins an existing distribution network that includes the Comcast Sports Network as well as several prominent cable and satellite channels. The Xtreme Speed Classic will debut on those channels on Feb. 1, 2012. “VERSUS is another important step in bringing our brand of motorsports competition to a growing American audience,” said Must See Racing founder Jim Hanks. “VERSUS has been very supportive of the TruFuel Xtreme Speed Classic and we will continue our discussions with them as we look to 2012.” Based in Holly, Mich., the Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower, competing at a variety of prestigious and historic venues in 2011 including Salem Speedway, Anderson Speedway, Berlin Raceway Park, Winchester Speedway, Auto City Speedway, Dells Motorsports Park, Rockford Speedway, Kalamazoo Speedway, and Bristol Motor Speedway. Based in Holly, Michigan, the series will begin their fourth season of competition in 2012.

DE CAIRE WRAPS UP SECOND XTREME SPRINT SERIES TITLE

Oct. 18, 2011 – Contact: Jim Hanks, 248-762.1732

Closing the season with a memorable performance at Bristol Motor Speedway, Troy De Caire will spend the winter celebrating his second consecutive Xtreme Sprint Series championship. This year’s title is especially meaningful for the 25-year-old native of Tampa, Florida, as he overcame great obstacles along the way.

Just four days from the season opener in April, De Caire was on the outside looking in. Unable to land a ride, he contemplated missing the Salem event until an 11th-hour deal was struck with South Bend, Indiana car owner Ron Koehler. De Caire raced several events with the team before moving in August to the machine of Tipton, Indiana’s Jerry Powell. De Caire then subbed for injured driver Mike Larrison with the TruFuel Davey Hamilton Motorsports team for the Bristol Motor Speedway series finale on Oct. 1.

De Caire’s TruFuel sprint car suffered an engine failure early in the day at Bristol, sending the team scrambling. Using a borrowed Suellen Wilshe/Jason Blonde powerplant, De Caire made a dramatic run from the tail of the field to finish second, winning the BioBased.US MustSeeRacing Xtreme Sprint Series championship by a scant four points.

“To win two straight championships is obviously very special, but this year it was more gratifying,” he admitted. “It seemed like every race something came up and we really had to work for it. Nothing was easy, that’s for sure. I really felt like I had accomplished something”.

“After working this hard all year, and having so many struggles, I honestly think that if I hadn’t won the championship I would have felt like quitting. But I believe in the old adage that hard work pays off.”

Two years ago De Caire relocated from Tampa to Indianapolis to pursue his dream of a career in open wheel racing. He made his series debut in early 2010, quickly becoming one of the cornerstone personalities among a talented core of drivers who comprise the Xtreme Sprint Series roster.

“The competition was stout last year, but this year it just kept getting stronger,” he insists. “We had some new faces come in this year, and it looks like we’ll have some new faces coming next year. It’s a good collective group of guys, some have money and some don’t but everybody works hard to make their car perform. It’s a good mix of young guys and veterans, and it’s fun and challenging to race with them. The competition is very strong.

“From my first race with the series in 2010, I could tell it was a big deal from the beginning. Anytime you add TV to a racing series, it makes it that much bigger. And I have to say, winning the championship last year was a bigger deal than I realized…I was amazed at the number of people who saw us race on TV, were aware of the series, and knew that I had won the championship.

“This year (series founder) Jim Hanks took a gamble with the American Racer tires and ruffled some feathers, and that was significant. I was one of the first people against it, because I was afraid he was going to mess up a good thing. But they never quit working, never gave up, and they gave us a tire to run the series right and saved the racers a lot of money. Not only is the series growing, but they’re willing to take chances and they’re looking out for the racers and you have to tip your hat to that.

“And then Bristol…that was one of the most exciting races people had ever seen, and going into the event nobody was really sure how everything would work out. But I see Jim Hanks and MustSeeRacing as risk-takers, not afraid to step out of the box and try different things.”

Following the season finale De Caire was able to return to Tampa for several weeks, spending time with family and basking in the satisfaction of another championship. But it will be a busy off-season as he works to put deals together that will enable him to defend his title in 2012.

“I’m going to spend my winter trying to find a solid home for next year, with a team that is prepared to race for wins and the championship,” he says. “I’m looking forward to next season, because I think the series is going to be ever stronger, even better. I want to build on this past season, and grow with the series. I’m excited to be the champion.”

2011 XTREME SPRINT SERIES FINAL STANDINGS

1. Troy De Caire (Tampa, Fla.) 815 2. Ryan Litt (London, Ont., Canada) 811 3. JoJo Helberg (Rohnert Park, Calif.) 807 4. Jason Cox (Park City, Ill.) 766 5. Jeff Bloom (Bangor, Mich.) 751 6. Aaron Pierce (Daleville, Ind.) 746 7. Jason Blonde (Litchfield, Mich.) 719 8. Hank Lower (Angola, Ind.) 706 9. Jimmy McCune (Toledo, Ohio) 703 10. Kyle Flint (Litchfield, Mich.) 680 11. Mike Larrison (Brownsburg, Ind.) 605 12. Jacob Wilson (Crawfordsville, Ind.) 602 13. Jerry Caryer (Ney, Ohio) 597 14. Dave Baumgartner (Ottawa Lake, Mich.) 556 15. Travis Miniea (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) 552

GERSTER GRADS TEN GRAND WITH BRISTOL WIN

Bristol, TN - October 1, 2011 - Brian Gerster captured the inaugural TruFuel Xtreme Speed Classic Saturday evening at Bristol Motor Speedway. The BIOBASED.US Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS) finale was worth $10,000 for Gerster's efforts.

Gerster earlier in the day set a new track record when he posted a lap of 12.742 seconds. The new Bristol track record is also a new World's record for a half-mile speedway. The new mark breaks the existing mark of 13.245 seconds previously established by Jason Blonde in March during the " Speed Trials " promotion. Eight drivers were under the new record during time trials. The average speed was 150.585 mph and was worth an additional $1,000 for Gerster.

A blind draw was held for the top eight qualifiers and Gerster drew the pole position. The win was anything but a cake walk as Gerster was challenged several times early in the race by first Todd Fayard and then Travis Miniea.

Gerster got the jump and lead the first two circuits before Fayard dove low going down the main straightaway in an attempt to get under Gerster. Fayard momentarily lost control and was forced to let off the gas to straighten the car up. Fayard then slipped to third relinquishing second place to Miniea.

Travis Miniea then began to pressure Gerster for several laps worked he high groove in an attempt to get around Gerster and the two ran side-by side for several laps. Miniea's night came to an end while running alongside Gerster coming down the main straightaway on lap fourteen when his drive line broke going for the lead.

Gerster then assumed he point and finished the event with little trouble. Behind Gerster things were heating up as Troy DeCaire put on a thrilling drive from twenty-second position. DeCaire was picking off cars virtually every lap and thrilling the fans. DeCaire was forced to start dead last as he was unable to make qualifying as he had motor issues. DeCaire nipped Fayard at the finish line to claim second and claim the MRXSS 2011 championship.

In victory lane Gerster talked about the early challenge from Miniea. " We were really just trying to be easy on it and I saw him up there a couple of times and I knew I needed to get on the horse and get going " explained Gerster. " I misjudged it and maybe was being too conservative. We had some good fortune drawing the pole which could've made it harder for us if we had to start eighth. I don't know what would have happened if we would have had to do that. We did what we had to do when we came down here. We got the win and I'm really happy " concluded Gerster.

DeCaire was ecstatic with his bad luck turned good. " We dropped a valve but luckily Don Wilshe loaned me an engine and I cant thank him enough. To come up there in second and pass twenty cars, nothing to be ashamed of there. I would have loved the ten grand but the championship is what we cam here to do ".

TRUFUEL XTREME SPEED CLASSIC 25 LAP RESULTS

1. Brian Gerster 2. Troy DeCaire 3, Todd Fayard 4. Jo Jo Helberg 5. Brian Olson 6. Jeff Bloom 7. Ryan Litt 8. Jimmy McCune 9. Kyle Flint 10. Aaron Pierce 11. Jason Cox 12. Shane Butler 13. Sondi Eden 14. Ryan Meyers 15. Tim Cox 16. Jason Blonde 17. Hank Lower 18. Travis Miniea 19. Chris Nuenschwander 20. Tom Tolbert 21. Jerry Caryer 22. Mike Ling

PREPARATIONS CONTINUE FOR XTREME SPEED CLASSIC

Bristol, TN - September 30, 2011 - Preparations continued Friday afternoon for the inaugural Xtreme Speed Classic sanctioned by the BIOBASED.US Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS). The event will take place Saturday night at the legendary high-banked Bristol Motor Speedway. Nearly thirty cars took advantage of an open practice session held at the speedway Friday afternoon. The teams used the practice session as a time to get the cars dialed in for the season finale for the MSRXSS as well as a possible assault on the world's record set at the track by Jason Blonde in March. Blonde set the record with a lap of 13.245 (144.871 mph) during the " World's Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials " promotion. Cooler temperatures are predicted for Saturday night's event and the conditions may be perfect for a new world record attempt. Three drivers were unofficially under the track record during Friday afternoon's practice session lead by Fishers, IN driver Brian Gerster. The only serious event of the day occurred when Jason Blonde lost his top wing heading down the front straight causing him to loose control and spin the car. Blonde was ok and minimal damage was done to his car. The afternoon practice session was the first laps at Bristol for a majority of the drivers. Many commented on how smooth the track was. Multiple teams used the test session as an opportunity to test the new American Racer tire designed exclusively for Bristol that will be used in Saturday's event. Many teams praised the tire and feel it should lead to a competitive event. Saturday's event will include qualifications, heat races, twin last chance races, and an action packed twenty-five lap feature.The $10,000 to win event is set to begin at 3:30 PM EST. For more information on the inaugural Xtreme Speed Classic please log onto www.bristolmotorspeedway.com

AFTER LONG WAIT, BRISTOL SHOWDOWN JUST HOURS AWAY

HOLLY, Mich. (Sept. 22) – As BioBased.US Xtreme Sprint Series competitors begin the long trek to Bristol Motor Speedway, the TruFuel Xtreme Speed Classic looks to be a drama-filled afternoon. The event will take place this Saturday afternoon, Oct. 1. With the 2011 XSS series championship at stake, a number of drivers hope to lay claim to the title. A forecast of mild weather will likely provide ideal conditions for a much anticipated assault on the Bristol speed record books. And fans will finally witness the high-speed open wheel competition long anticipated on the famed Bristol high-banked track. No fewer than eight drivers still have a mathematical chance at the title, although the top three triumvirate of Troy DeCaire, Ryan Litt, and JoJo Helberg have the inside track going into Saturday. With a full points-paying program in play, the TruFuel Xtreme Speed Classic will ultimately decide the championship. The seasonable temperatures will likely whet the appetite of a number of drivers gunning for the Bristol track record, established in March by XSS star Jason Blonde. Blonde’s mark of 13.245-seconds has been predicted to be eclipsed, but it remains to be seen if drivers can reach that blistering threshold. The appearance of the powerful winged sprint cars on the historic Bristol oval has been long anticipated by short track fans from around the world, and Saturday will bring to fruition a long-held desire among many racers to try their hand at the famed speed plant. With more than 30 of the fastest short track cars in the world on hand, fans will be treated to a unique display of speed and competition. The Xtreme Speed Classic will be televised on a tape-delayed basis, reaching over 90 million American households. BIOBASED.US XTREME SPRINT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

1. Troy DeCaire, Tampa, Fla. 734 2. Ryan Litt, London, Ont., Canada 732 3. JoJo Helberg, Rohnert Park, Calif. 728 4. Jason Cox, Park City, Ill. 700 5. Aaron Pierce, Daleville, Ind. 677 6. Jeff Bloom, Bangor, Mich. 676 7. Jason Blonde, Litchfield, Mich. 654 8. Hank Lower, Angola, Ind. 645 9. Jimmy McCune, Toledo, Ohio 634 10. Kyle Flint, Litchfield, Mich. 610

For more information: www.mustseeracing.com - http://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/

XTREME SPRINT SERIES CHALLENGERS SPAN MILES AND MILES AND MILES (6,771 TO BE EXACT)

HOLLY, Mich. (Sept. 22) – They are separated by 6,771 miles, yet are drawn together by the powerful allure of one of the most intense half-mile racing surfaces in the world. That’s the thread that binds the three leading contenders for the 2011 BioBased.US Xtreme Sprint Series championship. Their diverse paths will carry them to Bristol Motor Speedway on Oct. 1 for the TruFuel Xtreme Speed Classic, separated by a razor-thin margin of just six points. As championship hopes faded for a variety of drivers down the stretch, these three men endured to be in a prime position to win the title going into the season finale. Point leader Troy DeCaire, 25, hails from Tampa, Florida, growing up among the sand and sea surrounding the great Tampa Bay region. DeCaire is the defending series champion, making his debut appearance at Bristol in the TruFuel sprint car entered by Davey Hamilton Motorsports. From Tampa we travel 21 hours and 1,299 miles north to the Canadian province of Ontario, and the bustling city of London. There, nestled squarely between Detroit and Toronto, with Lake Huron to the north and Lake Erie to the south, is the home of 24-year-old current point runner-up Ryan Litt. Litt will drive the BS&B Radiator sprint car, an operation that actively involves three generations of family members. Turning west, we span 2,522 miles and 38 hours to reach Rohnert Park, California, 50 miles from San Francisco amid the pastoral wine country. That’s the home of 21-year-old JoJo Helberg, currently third in points. Helberg will race the family-owned BUG BAND/ADTS sprint car, capping a phenomenal debut season with the series. From the Helberg home it is 2,950 miles and 44 hours back to Tampa. Our trip has taken us through the southeast, crossing the Smoky Mountains, spanning the lush farms of the Midwest, across the border to beautiful Canada, crossing the Great Plains, over the soaring peaks of the Rocky Mountains, to the rich Sonoma County vineyards. Then travel south through the rich San Joaquin Valley, turning east to endure the searing deserts of the southwest, moving through Texas into the Gulf south region, passing through the heart of Dixie as we return to Tampa. Nearly the entire US, neatly tied together by three men who seek greatness at Bristol. As boys, they had probably never heard of regions so far from home. But today they are keenly aware of the distance and diversity that brings them together, to the ultimate showdown that will decide the championship.

BIOBASED.US XTREME SPRINT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS 1. Troy DeCaire, Tampa, Fla. 734 2. Ryan Litt, London, Ont., Canada 732 3. JoJo Helberg, Rohnert Park, Calif. 728 4. Jason Cox, Park City, Ill. 700 5. Aaron Pierce, Daleville, Ind. 677 6. Jeff Bloom, Bangor, Mich. 676 7. Jason Blonde, Litchfield, Mich. 654 8. Hank Lower, Angola, Ind. 645 9. Jimmy McCune, Toledo, Ohio 634 10. Kyle Flint, Litchfield, Mich. 610

For more information: www.mustseeracing.com www.bristolmotorspeedway.com

XTREME SPRINT SERIES TITLE TO BE DECIDED AT BRISTOL

HOLLY, Mich. – The winner of the TruFuel “Xtreme Speed Classic” at Bristol Motor Speedway on Oct. 1 will claim bragging rights as the fastest winged pavement sprint car driver in the world. While that is indeed meaningful, a more tangible accomplishment will also be determined on that fast Saturday: the 2011 Xtreme Sprint Series championship. In what can only be described as an extraordinary conclusion to an extraordinary season, eight drivers remain in contention for the 2011 XSS crown. A maximum of 91 points is available at Bristol; just 85 points separates the top eight in XSS standings. Realistically, the title will likely be decided among the top three in points, who are separated by just six markers. The championship could well be determined by as little as one finishing position in a heat race. Defending series champion Troy DeCaire (Age 25, Tampa, Florida) will be aboard the TruFuel machine fielded by Davey Hamilton Motorsports, subbing for injured driver Mike Larrison. Canadian driver Ryan Litt (age 24, Lyons, Ontario) is two points back in second, and will be in the BS&B Radiator sprinter. JoJo Helberg (age 21, Rohnert Park, California) rides just six points behind the leader and will wheel the ADTS/BUG BAND sprint car. Other drivers with a shot at the title include Jason Cox (Park City, Illinois), Aaron Pierce (Daleville, Indiana), Jeff Bloom (Bangor, Michigan), Jason Blonde (Litchfield, Michigan), and Hank Lower (Angola, Indiana). Time trials at the Xtreme Speed Classic are already infused with anticipation, as drivers will be gunning for the spectacular world record of 13.245 seconds set by Jason Blonde during the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials” earlier this year. But when you consider that a maximum of 10 points will be awarded during time trials, the speed runs will most certainly figure into the title chase. More than 30 cars are expected for the Xtreme Speed Classic, which offers a full racing program of heats, semi-features, and a 25-lap main event. Competitors will be gunning for the $10,000 winner’s purse, with a minimum $1,000 paid to each car qualifying for the 25-lap feature. The “Xtreme Speed Classic” will be televised on a tape-delayed basis, reaching over 90 million American households. Based in Holly, Mich., the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower and are considered the world’s fastest short track racing machines. mustseeracing.com

XTREME SPEED CLASSIC
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
OCTOBER 1, 2011

HOLLY, Mich. – A robust field of more than 30 entries is taking shape for the TruFuel “Xtreme Speed Classic,” set for Saturday, Oct. 1 on the famed high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway. The inaugural event will feature the powerful winged sprint cars sanctioned by the BioBased.US Xtreme Sprint Series.
Open wheel racing legend Dave Steele will return to the cockpit for Bristol, joining a host of racers from around the U.S. who will take on a strong contingent of Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series regulars. Among the XSS top-10 in series points who have filed entries include Canadian Ryan Litt, JoJo Helberg of California, Jason Cox of Illinois; Aaron Pierce and Hank Lower from Indiana; Michigan’s Jeff Bloom, Jason Blonde, and Kyle Flint; and Ohio’s Jimmy McCune.
Other official entries include Florida’s Travis Miniea, Shane Butler and Colin Cabre; Indiana’s Brian Gerster, Brian Olson, Ryan Myers, Sondi Eden, Chris Nuenschwander, and Donnie Adams Jr.; Canadian Mike Ling; Tim Cox of Illinois; Ohio’s Jerry Caryer and Tom Tolbert; Missouri’sTodd Fayard and Michigan’s Dave Baumgartner, and Nathan Bevard, among others.
Competitors will be gunning for the $10,000 winner’s purse, with a minimum $1,000 paid to each car qualifying for the 25-lap feature.
The TruFuel “Xtreme Sprint Classic” marks a return of sorts to Bristol by XSS competitor Jason Blonde of Litchfield, Mich. Blonde earlier this year captured the unique “World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials” at the heralded half-mile, featuring timed competition between stock cars, a wingless sprint car, motorcycles, a winged supermodified, and Blonde’s XSS winged sprint car. Blonde ultimately captured the competition with a tour of the BMS high-banked half-mile in 13.245 seconds, an average of 144.871 mph. in the Suellen Wilshe BioBased.US sprinter.
The “Xtreme Speed Classic” will be televised on a tape-delayed basis, reaching over 90 million American households.
Based in Holly, Mich., the Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower and are considered the world’s fastest short track racing machines.
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BLONDE WINS WINCHESTER IN WILD FINISH

WINCHESTER, Ind. – Jason Blonde capitalized on a late-race opportunity to win the 30-lap “Winged Sprint Extravaganza” for the Xtreme Sprint Series at Winchester Speedway on Sunday afternoon, capping off a classic race and a historic afternoon of speed.

Blonde, of Litchfield, Mich., recorded the fastest time by a sprint car in the 97-year history of the track with a clocking of 13.467-seconds during time trials, but rolled a “10” invert that saw him line up on the outside of row five for the feature race.

Mike Larrison and series point leader JoJo Helberg provided the early drama as they waged an intense side-by-side duel at the outset that lasted throughout the first five circuits. Brian Gerster upped the ante when he made it three-wide at times as the leaders worked traffic, eventually slipping past Larrison to take the runner-up position.

Just past halfway Helberg suddenly slowed with mechanical woes, giving the lead to Gerster. Troy DeCaire moved into second, and throughout the next 10 laps began eating into Gerster’s lead.

Things got interesting as the field came to the white flag, with contact between several cars that ended Larrison’s day and sent Gerster pitside with a flat tire. Also slowed with a deflating tire was Kyle Flint, who was running solidly in the top five throughout the race.

DeCaire came to the race restart as the leader, with Blonde right behind. Blonde moved the BioBased.US machine into the lead with a daring pass, with DeCaire holding on to take second. Aaron Pierce was third, with Chris Neuenshwander and Jeff Bloom rounding out the top five.

“What a finish,” Blonde offered in Victory Circle. “It got really hectic back there (on lap 28) and I got into somebody, I think it was Larrison. Sorry about that, nothing intentional but it was just really close quarters. On the restart I felt like our car was good enough and I got a run at Troy and we managed to get it done.

“This is such a tribute to our guys, we have been fast all season but we just haven’t been able to get that win. To win here at Winchester, after setting the qualifying record, it just doesn’t get any better than that.”

DeCaire was exhausted after the race following an all-night thrash for he and his Powell Racing team following engine trouble the previous evening.

“I can’t say enough about our guys, they worked all night and still haven’t been to sleep,” he praised. “Good things come from that kind of effort, and we ended up second with a really good day for the points race.”

Heats were won by Ryan Litt, Pierce, and DeCaire. Track and series officials were sent scrambling by a one-hour rain delay just after qualifying, but managed to salvage the balance of the program.

Up next for the Xtreme Sprint Series is the TruFuel “Xtreme Speed Classic” at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 1.

30-lap “Winged Sprint Extravaganza” Feature Event: 1) Jason Blonde; 2) Troy DeCaire; 3) Aaron Pierce; 4) Chris Neuenschwander; 5) Jeff Bloom; 6) Ryan Litt; 7) Kyle Flint; 8) Hank Lower; 9) Tom Tolbert; 10) Ryan Myers; 11) Sondi Eden; 12) Mike Ling; 13) Brian Gerster; 14) Mike Larrison; 15) Jerry Caryer; 16) Jim Sheets; 17) Brian Olson; 18) JoJo Helberg; 19) Jimmy McCune; 20) Tom Patterson; 21) Ron Kohler; 22) Jason Cox.

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HELBERG SCORES ANDERSON XTREME SPRINT SERIES VICTORY

August 20, 2011

Contact: Jim Hanks, 248-762.1732

SALEM, Ind. – JoJo Helberg scored his second consecutive win in Xtreme Sprint Series competition on Saturday night, capturing the “MustSeeRacing 60” at Anderson Speedway. The victory allowed Helberg to retain his place atop the series point standings.

Jimmy McCune led in the opening laps from the pole position, trailed by Ryan Litt and Aaron Pierce. As the leaders caught lapped traffic on lap 10 Pierce suddenly slowed when a power steering hose failed, eliminating him from competition. Helberg took advantage of Pierce’s misfortune to move into third.

On lap 24 Helberg slipped past Litt to take second, and six laps later McCune suddenly slowed when his car lost oil pressure. That left Helberg out front, and the caution waved one lap later for Tom Tolbert’s spin in turn two.

Throughout the second half of the race Helberg managed to keep Litt at bay, although in the waning laps Litt found some additional speed and began to threaten. At the finish Helberg scored the victory by less than .5-seconds.

“One thing I’ve learned about Anderson is that you’ve got to be really nice to your tires here,” the winner said from the Victory Circle with a broad smile. “I tried to play it cool in traffic and preserve my tires, and that worked to my advantage tonight. When you run 60 laps here, you’ve got to be smart.

“We’ve been steadily progressing this season, and I hate to think about the points because we’ve got a couple of races left. I’d rather think about winning races, but the championship would mean an awful lot to us.”

Litt said that another 10 laps might have made things interesting.

“I moved my wing back and tried a different line late in the race and got faster,” he admitted. “JoJo had just about got away from us, maybe a full straightaway out, but I cut that quite a bit there at the end. He got caught in some traffic right at the finish but I couldn’t get close enough to him. But congratulations to JoJo, those guys did a great job tonight.”

Third was Troy DeCaire, with Jason Blonde making a late-race charge from 12th to finish fourth. Geoff Kaiser completed the top five, and the second five consisted of Brian Olson, Mike Larrison, Tim Cox, Tom Tolbert, and Jason Cox.

Travis Miniea led the way in time trials with a 10.289-second clocking, just two-hundredths of a second off the track record. Heats were won by Mike Larrison, Collin Cabre, and Aaron Pierce, with Tom Tolbert capturing the semi-feature.

Up next for the Xtreme Sprint Series is the “Winged Sprint Extravaganza” at the historic Winchester Speedway tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon, Aug. 21.

60-lap “MustSeeRacing 60” Feature Event: 1) JoJo Helberg; 2) Ryan Litt; 3) Troy DeCaire; 4) Jason Blonde; 5) Geoff Kaiser; 6) Brian Olson; 7) Mike Larrison; 8) Tim Cox; 9) Tom Tolbert; 10) Jason Cox; 11) Mike Ling; 12) Kyle Flint; 13) Hank Lower; 14) Jacob Wilson; 15) Travis Miniea; 16) Collin Cabre; 17) Jimmy McCune; 18) Jeff Bloom; 19) Dave Baumgartner; 20) Aaron Pierce.

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MUST SEE RACING ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
ANDERSON and WINCHESTER SPEEDWAYS

HOLLY, Mich. – The MSRXSS Championship points race has reached a pressure packed intensity with
only 87 points separating the top ten spots and a razors edge 3 points splitting the top three contenders.

A whirlwind weekend awaits the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series with the Must See Racing 60 at Anderson Speedway in Anderson, Indiana on Saturday August 20 and at Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Indiana on Sunday August 21.

On Saturday, August 20 the “World’s Fastest Short Track Cars” of the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series competes at one of the fastest quarter mile tracks in the world, Anderson Speedway, chasing the coveted series championship. The Must See Racing 60 will feature one of the most frantic races of the season, as a full field of winged sprint cars do battle on the tight confines of the high banks. Gates open at 4 p.m. with qualifying at 6:30 p.m.
An expected twenty five winged sprints will challenge the track record of 10.284 seconds set by Jason Blonde of Litchfield, Mi. at the 2010 MSR 60 event. Qualifying, heat races, the B main and the feature events are sure to be filled with high pressure drama and tight wheel to wheel action as teams from around the country and Canada battle for points toward the tight MSRXSS championship battle.
The week end is capped off in grand style moving to the ultra fast half mile high banks of the intimidating Winchester Speedway on Sunday August 21. Brian Gerster , who recently set a new Salem track record of 14.169, Jason Blonde of Litchfield, Mi the April winner of the Bristol Motor Speedway Speed Trials with an average speed of 144.871 mph and others are expected to challenge the record at Winchester. The racing action starts at 2:00 PM for the afternoon of high speed racing.
A full complement of racers will assemble for both events, with the spotlight on Jo Jo Helberg of Santa Rosa, California, recent Xtreme Sprint Series winner at Salem Speedway, defending “60” winner Jimmy McCune, perennial fan favorite Jeff Bloom, Tim Cox, Jason Cox, Dave Baumgartner, 2010 MSRXSS champion Troy Decaire, 2011 Rich Vogler scholarship recipient Kyle Flint, Jacob Wilson, Ron Kohler, Canada’s Ryan Litt, local favorites Aaron Pierce and Donnie Adams Jr. , Tom Tolbert, Florida rookie Colin Cabre, Hank Lower, Jacob Wilson, Davey Hamilton Racings’ Mike Larrison, Brian Olson, Jerry Caryer, Travis Miniea and others.
Fans will look forward to a host of entertaining activities during the events, including a “hands-on” show car, t-shirt and merchandise giveaways, along with driver autograph sessions. At each event, one lucky race fan will win a day driving a sprint car at the Dirt Track Driving School.
Winchester will be televised on a tape-delayed basis with well-known broadcaster Rick Benjamin serving as play-by-play host, Hall of Fame driver Tom Bigelow providing color commentary and longtime writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright reporting the action from the pits.
The series is presented by BIOBASED USA ( www.biobased.us), a leading manufacturer of Soy Soap and other green products. BIOBASED USA is owned and operated by sprint car entrants Don and Suellen Wilshe
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TOP SPRINT DRIVERS HEAD TO SALEM SPEEDWAY FOR SATURDAY’S 52nd ANNUAL JOE JAMES/PAT O’CONNOR MEMORIAL

SALEM, IN, August 1 – The 52nd running of one of the most historic sprint car races in the nation is set to take place at Salem Speedway on Saturday night, as the Must See Racing (MSR) Xtreme Sprint Series visits the venerable high banks for the Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial.

The honor roll of past James/O’Connor victors reads like a “who’s-who” in open wheel racing history with such names as Bob Sweikert, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, Pancho Carter, Rich Vogler, Kenny Irwin Jr. and Tony Stewart gracing the list of former winners.

The 2011 edition of the sprint classic brings together many of the top short-track pavement drivers in the nation as they attempt to add their name to the list of racing giants who have won the prestigious event.

“We’re expecting a strong line-up of cars and drivers for Saturday’s race,” said Salem Speedway general manager Richard Deaton. “We anticipate having at least 22 to 25 sprint car teams in attendance. That number will give us our first full field of cars for the James/O’Connor in the past three years.”

Former Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial winner Jacob Wilson of Crawfordsville, Ind., heads the list of distinguished entrants for the 52nd annual classic.

Wilson, driving the Wilson Bros. Racing Chevy, pulled off a stunning victory in the 2008 James/O’Connor; winning the race in convincing fashion in what was his very first outing on the Salem high banks.

Wilson can expect plenty of competition on Saturday night from the likes of Aaron Pierce, who has won two of three MSR Xtreme Sprint Series races at Salem, including a victory on the high banks in early April.

Pierce, whose petal to the metal driving style is well suited to the super-fast Salem oval, charged from the back of the field, gaining 19 positions in 30-laps, to post a win at Salem last season.

Other top drivers expected include Michigan’s Jason Blonde and Jeff Bloom, Florida’s Troy DeCaire, California’s JoJo Helberg, Ohio’s Jimmy McCune, Illinois’ Jason Cox, and Canada’s Ryan Litt.

Blonde, the one-lap track record holder at Salem, won the title “Fastest Of The Fast” during the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials earlier this season at Bristol Motor Speedway. Turning the half-mile oval in a blistering 13.245-seconds for an average speed of 144.871 mph.

The ageless Hank Lower, Mike Larrison, Dave Baumgartner and Travis Miniea are also scheduled to be among those seeking the prized James/O’Connor trophy on Saturday night.

For the first time in a number of years the Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial will be broadcast on a tape delayed basis through Comcast Sports and a variety of networks across the United States, reaching over 90 million American households.

Sharing the high banks with the “Word’s Fastest Short-Track Cars” will be the Lucas Oil Super Stocks and the Dave & Deb’s Winner’s Circle Great American Stocks.

The annual visit by the Midwest Oldtimers Vintage Race Car Club is also a part of the festivities on Saturday. An early on-track warm-up for the vintage cars is set to take place at 3 p.m. A select group of vintage cars will return to the track prior to the start of the James/O’Connor Memorial race.

Jeff O’Connor, son of the late Pat O’Connor, will once again pace the field during parade laps in a replica of the Sumar Special that his dad drove in the 1950s.

PNC pits open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, with spectator gates opening at 3 p.m. Practice is set to start at 3:30 p.m., with qualifications at 5:45 p.m. and the first race at 7 p.m.

Advance adult general admission tickets are priced at $18 for adults and $3 for children, age 7-12. Kids, age 6 and under, are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Advance reserved seat tickets are priced at $23 each. All prices are $2 more on day of race.

For tickets call 812-883-6504 or toll free 1-888-246-7223. For more information visit the Salem Speedway web site at www.salemspeedway.com or visit Salem Speedway on Facebook.

MUST SEE RACING AT SALEM SPEEDWAY AUGUST 6th

HOLLY, Mich. – As the Xtreme Sprint Series prepares to take on the challenging high-banks of Salem Speedway on Aug. 6, it becomes a weekend that is more than just another race for competitors, officials, and fans. The 52nd annual “Joe James-Pat O’Connor Memorial” is all about honoring the memories of two great racers and their families.

In 1952, California racer Joe James lost his life in a racing accident at San Jose, Calif. at age 27. Immensely popular with fans and his fellow competitors, it was decided that a memorial race should be held to perpetuate his memory, and the inaugural event took place the following year at Salem.

In 1954 Pat O’Connor, who hailed from nearby North Vernon, Ind. and enjoyed a large following in the Hoosier state, won the Joe James Memorial, winning it a second time in 1957. Tragically, the 29-year-old O’Connor was killed in the opening laps of the 1958 Indianapolis 500. It seemed appropriate to also honor O’Connor at the Salem event, and the race became known as the “Joe James-Pat O’Connor Memorial.”

As the event prepares for the 52nd running, it is notable that it remains one of the most important and enduring memorial races in the U.S. Now spanning six decades, the memory of two great racers has been honored by countless fans and competitors. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame has since inducted both O’Connor and James.

This year marks the first time the event is sanctioned exclusively by Must See Racing, the controlling entity of the Xtreme Sprint Series.

“Joe James and Pat O’Connor were great racers, and it’s important that we continue to honor their memory,” said MSR founder and president Jim Hanks. “Our generation has a responsibility to grow and strengthen the events that are the foundation of our sport, and we are privileged to do our part in continuing the many years of excitement associated with this race.”

As always, winning the James-O’Connor race is a special goal for today’s competitors. The winner’s name is added to a list of stellar talent, including Eddie Sachs, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, Rollie Beale, Gary Bettenhausen, Tom Bigelow, Pancho Carter, Rich Vogler, Larry Rice, Steve Butler, Kenny Irwin Jr., Tony Stewart, Chet Fillip, Dave Steele, Eric Gordon, Bryan Clauson, and Jacob Wilson.

Wilson will be among those seeking this year’s title, and will be challenged by a growing roster of XSS stars including Troy DeCaire, Ryan Litt, Jason Cox, JoJo Helberg, Jeff Bloom, Jimmy McCune, Dave Baumgartner, Aaron Pierce, Hank Lower, Jason Blonde, Travis Miniea, Kyle Flint, Mike Larrison, and Jerry Caryer, among others.

The “Joe James-Pat O’Connor Memorial” will be broadcast on a tape-delayed basis through Comcast Sports and a variety of networks across the U.S., reaching over 90 million American households.

The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower, racing at a variety of prestigious and historic venues including Salem Speedway, Anderson Speedway, Berlin Raceway Park, Winchester Speedway, Auto City Speedway, Dells Motorsports Park, Rockford Speedway, Kalamazoo Speedway, and Bristol Motor Speedway. Based in Holly, Michigan, the series is amidst their third season of competition in 2011.

GERSTER CLAIMS KALAMAZOO MUST SEE EVENT

Kalamazoo, MI - July 16, 2011 - Brian Gerster used a bit of good luck, and a perfectly handling race car to win the Must See Racing 50 Saturday night at Kalamazoo Speedway. The win was the second career BIOBASED.US Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS) victory in as many starts for Gerster. A large crowd braved hot and humid temperatures to watch the ' Fastest Short Track Cars In The World ' participate in the second annual Must See Racing 50. Gerster, who earlier set quick time with a lap of 10.985 seconds, took the lead on lap 20 from his tenth place starting position and never looked back. Gerster was making only his second visit to Kalamazoo with his last visit nearly 12 years ago in a midget race.

" I was a little worried having to start tenth. I knew this place would be a little hard to pass " explained Gerster. " We got a few breaks in traffic and the car was so good I could go where I wanted to go. It worked out good and we got it done. Dick and Debra Meyers gave me a great race car " concluded Gerster. Jimmy McCune, arguably the hottest MSRXSS driver of late, lead the first 20 laps from his pole starting position. McCune relinquished the lead to Gerster when his car came to a halt in turn 4 with mechanical issues on lap 20. Gerster took advantage of several early caution periods, and a superior handling race car to claim the win on an otherwise unlucky full moon night.

The event was red flagged on lap 17 when Jason Blonde touched wheels with Jason Cox. The altercation lifted the car of Blonde, sending it slamming hard into the turn 2 wall ending Blonde's night. Ryan Litt and Troy DeCaire waged a furious battle for second the final 26 laps of the event. Litt claimed second while Decaire was forced to settle for third. Jason Cox finished fourth and Geoff Kaiser rounded out the top five. Heat races were won by Tom Tolbert, Jo Jo Helberg, and Nathan Brevard. Jo Jo Helberg won the 12 lap last chance race. MUST SEE RACING 50 RESULTS 1. Brian Gerster 2. Ryan Litt 3. Troy DeCaire 4. Jason Cox 5. Geoff Kaiser 6. JoJo Helberg 7. Aaron Pierce 8. Kyle Flint 9. Brian Olson 10. Jacob Wilson 11. Mike Larrison 12. Hank Lower 13. Jim Sheets 14. Jerry Caryer 15. Nathan Brevard 16. Jimmy McCune 17. Jeff Bloom 18. Dave Baumgartner 19. Jason Blonde 20. Tom Tolbert

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MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINTS INVADE KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY
HOLLY, Mich. – The Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series will travel to Kalamazoo Speedway on Saturday night, July 16, and locals are preparing for an unprecedented onslaught of speed and thunder.
Known affectionately as “the Zoo,” Kalamazoo is an ultra-fast and challenging 3/8-mile high-banked oval, perfectly suited to the high-tension overpowered winged sprint cars of the BIOBASED USA/Xtreme Sprint Series. The feature event is expected to see close competition and hair-raising encounters with lapped traffic.
The program features a full card of practice, time trials, heat races, and a 50-lap feature race. Practice begins at 3:00 on Saturday afternoon, with time trials scheduled for approximately 5:15 and racing beginning at 7 p.m.
The Kalamazoo visit follows a memorable series appearance last year that saw 17 MSRXSS teams break the track record led by Jason Blonde of Litchfield, Mi. with a blazing lap of 10.270.
The BIOBASED USA/Xtreme Sprint Series regulars will be joined by a number of area favorites, as Kalamazoo is situated in the heart of a strong region for the winged sprint cars.
All eyes will be on Toledo’s Jimmy McCune, who became the first series repeat winner of 2011 at Dells Raceway Park in Wisconsin and Illinois’s Rockford Speedway. McCune will face a growing roster of talented racers, led by series point leader Troy DeCaire, as well as Jeff Bloom, Jason Blonde, Canadian Ryan Litt, California’s Jo Jo Helberg, Tim Cox, Mike Larrison, Aaron Pierce, Jason Cox, Jacob Wilson, Dave Baumgartner, Brian Gerster, Rich Vogler scholarship recipient Kyle Flint, Jerry Caryer, Ron Kohler , Ryan Myers , Tom Tolbert , Hank Lower and Florida’s Travis Miniea.
Fans will be treated to a host of entertaining activities during the event, including a “hands-on” show car, t-shirt and merchandise giveaways, along with driver autograph sessions. The MSRXSS RACE FAN CONTEST will award one lucky race fan a day driving a sprint car.
The event will be telecast on a tape-delayed basis to over 90 million U.S. homes. Airdates and other information can be found at www.mustseeracing.com.
The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower and are considered the world’s fastest short track racing machines. Based in Holly, Michigan, the series continues its third season of competition in 2011.
The series is presented by North Carolina biotechnology company BIOBASED USA ( www.biobased.us), a leading manufacturer of Soy Soap and other green products. BIOBASED USA is owned and operated by sprint car entrants Don and Suellen Wilshe.

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Jimmy McCune made it a clean sweep to clinch the MustSee Nationals, capturing the weekend finale feature event on Sunday night at Rockford Speedway in BIOBASED.US Xtreme Sprint Series action.

Using a borrowed powerplant from Dick Kercher of Kercher Engines, McCune took command when race leader Mike Larrison spun in the late going. McCune then survived a side-by-side challenge from series points leader Troy DeCaire on the ensuring restart to make it two straight in series action. McCune was also victorious in the feature race at Dells Raceway Park the previous evening.

DeCaire held on to finish second, with JoJo Helberg third. Jason Cox drove from deep in the field to take the fourth finishing position, with Ryan Litt fifth. The second five consisted of Jeff Bloom, Aaron Pierce, Larrison, Tim Cox, and Jason Blonde.

Jacob Wilson topped the field in a scintillating qualifying session that had the fans cheering, with several cars under the track record. In the late going Wilson’s 11.308-second tour was the fastest sprint car lap in the 62-year history of Rockford Speedway.

Qualifying heats went to Dave Baumgartner, Jerry Caryer, and Pierce. Hank Lower and Donnie Adams were uninjured in a grinding crash in the third heat race, eliminating Adams from competition and forcing Lower to make quick repairs with extensive help from surrounding crews.

The series will return to action in two weeks with a popular return to Michigan’s Kalmamazoo Speedway on Saturday, July 16.

50-lap MustSee Nationals Feature Event: 1) Jimmy McCune, 2) Troy DeCaire, 3) JoJo Helberg, 4) Jason Cox, 5) Ryan Litt, 6) Jeff Bloom, 7) Aaron Pierce, 8) Mike Larrison, 9) Tim Cox, 10) Jason Blonde, 11) Kyle Flint, 12) Dave Baumgartner, 13) Ron Koehler, 14) Buddy Luebke, 15) Travis Miniea, 16) Jerry Caryer, 17) David Gough, 18) Hank Lower, 19) Jacob Wilson.

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisc. – Jimmy McCune of Toledo, Ohio survived a thrilling duel with JoJo Helberg to capture the inaugural round of the MustSee Nationals at Dells Raceway Park featuring the BIOBASED.US Xtreme Sprint Series on Saturday night. It was McCune’s first series victory of 2011.

McCune led from the outset of the 50-lap race, with immediate pressure from Helberg. Defending series champion Troy DeCaire dogged Helberg, with a bevy of side-by-side duels shaping up throughout the 21-car field.

The race was briefly halted on lap 35 when Brett Mann slid into the infield safety barriers exiting turn four and found himself precariously perched atop the structures. Mann was uninjured but was finished for the night.

The final stages of the race saw Helberg alongside McCune on several occasions. The leaders managed some tight encounters with lapped traffic, bringing the large crowd to their feet throughout the waning laps. McCune doggedly held on and led the way to the checkered, with Helberg a whisker behind to take the runner-up spot.

DeCaire held off a charging Ryan Litt to hold fourth, while fifth went to Jason Blonde. The second five consisted of Jeff Bloom, Travis Miniea, Jacob Wilson, Jason Cox, and Donnie Adams Jr.

Heat races were won by Jerry Caryer, Hank Lower, and Aaron Pierce. DeCaire’s 11.455-second clocking on Friday night was good for quick time, while Pierce won a special “Crack The Whip” feature on Friday as well.

The series makes a quick overnight trip to Rockford, Ill., where the MustSee Nationals concludes on Sunday night at the famed Rockford Speedway.

50-lap MustSee Nationals Feature Event: 1) Jimmy McCune, 2) JoJo Helberg, 3) Troy DeCaire, 4) Ryan Litt, 5) Jason Blonde, 6) Jeff Bloom, 7) Travis Miniea, 8) Jacob Wilson, 9) Jason Cox, 10) Donnie Adams Jr., 11) Dave Baumgartner, 12) David Gough, 13) Hank Lower, 14) Kyle Flint, 15) Mike Larrison, 16) Aaron Pierce, 17) Ron Koehler, 18) Buddy Luebke, 19) Brett Mann, 20) Jerry Caryer, 21) Tim Cox.

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PIERCE CLAIMS MSRXSS "CRACK THE WHIP" EVENT

Wisconsin Dells, WI - July 1, 2011 - Aaron Pierce won Friday night's " Crack The Whip " event that was a prelude to Saturday night's BIOBASED.US Must See Racing Nationals.

The BIOBASED.US Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS) presented by Engine Pro, opened night one of a two-day format at Dells Raceway Park Friday night. Tampa, Florida's Troy DeCaire bested eighteen other machines with a lap of 11.455 around the 1/3 paved oval to capture fast time. Ryan Litt was second quick with Travis Miniea rounding out the top three.

The fastest ten qualifiers were inverted for the twelve lap " Crack The Whip " race. The unique event is similar to an Australian Pursuit event. After three laps the car in last place is eliminated each lap until a race winner is declared.

Aaron Pierce got the jump on pole sitter, Jason Blonde, and lead wire to wire to claim the opening night event. Fast qualifier, Troy DeCaire put on a spectacular drive from the last starting position. DeCaire had the fans on their feet when he went to the high-side immediately and pasted several cars during the opening laps. DeCaire ultimately finished fifth in the event.

The MSRXSS will return to Dells Raceway Park for tonight's BIOBASED.US Must See Racing Nationals. The ' Fastest Short Track Cars In The World ' will battle it out for 50 laps with a full card of preliminaries.

Sunday night will conclude a busy weekend for the MSRXSS teams as the finish off their trip with a stop at Rockford Speedway in Rockford, IL

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"CRACK THE WHIP RESULTS" 12 LAPS

1. Aaron Pierce 2. Jason Blonde 3. Jimmy McCune 4. Dave Baumgartner 5. Troy DeCaire 6. Travis Miniea 7. Jo Jo Helberg 8. Ryan Litt 9. Jason Cox 10. Jeff Bloom

Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series to invade Rockford, IL Speedway July 3

Mark your holiday calendar for July 3rd as the fastest short track cars on the planet will make their first appearance at the World Famous Rockford Speedway. Joining the Must See Xtreme Sprint Series will be the Illini Midgets making this an open wheel doubleheader.

Drivers from seven states and Canada will buckle in for battle on this Independence Day Weekend.

Defending champion Troy DeCaire will be on hand in the owned Ron Kohler sprinter. Ageless Jeff Bloom indicates he will be in Rockford. Jason Blonde who recently set a worlds record at Bristol will be on hand to test Rockford. Park City, IL father and son duo Tim and Jason Cox are set for a Rockford battle. The last time sprints visited Rockford Tim Cox was in victory lane. Others on the entry list include “Hammerin” Hank Lower, Canada’s Ryan Litt, Jimmy McCune, Kyle Flint, Mike Larrison, Kyle Wiegard, Jerry Carter, Ron Kohler, Tom Tolbert Dave Baumgartner, Jacob Wilson, Jo Jo Helberg Travis Minea and others.

A 50 lap main event is on the card plus heat races and qualifying.

Dave Argabright will be on hand to sign the many books he has penned along with the Must See Show Car.

Rockford Speedway is located on Highway 173 in Rockford, as always the races will start at 7:07. Track phone number is 815-633-1500.

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KYLE FLINT SELECTED FOR RICH VOGLER SCHLARSHIP AWARD

HOLLY, Mich. – Kyle Flint is among the rising stars of the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series, plying his craft throughout the racing season aboard an 800-hp winged sprint car at some of the toughest racing venues in America. It seems appropriate that Flint’s educational endeavors have been aided recently by one of the greatest short track racers in history, the late Rich Vogler. Flint, 19, was recently announced as one of the 2011 recipients of the Rich Vogler Memorial Scholarship Fund. Since 1991, dozens of racing-related college students have been aided by the Vogler Scholarship Fund as they further their education. “It’s an honor to be selected by the Vogler Scholarship Fund,” said Flint. “Rich Vogler is a great name in the history of racing, and I’m proud to be associated with the organization. I’m also grateful to the Scholarship Fund for their help, it was a pleasant surprise and very exciting for me and my family.” Flint, of Litchfield, Mich., will begin his second year at Saginaw Valley State University, where he studies mechanical engineering. SVSU has significant auto racing connections, including a technical consulting relationship with the Xtreme Sprint Series. “We’re proud to have a young man of Kyle’s character racing with us,” said Must See Racing president Jim Hanks. “He represents the next generation in our sport, and it’s encouraging to see a young man who is very serious about his education. The Vogler Scholarship Fund is doing great things for racing, because it is helping to educate the people who will lead our sport into the future.” The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower, racing at a variety of prestigious venues including Bristol Motor Speedway, Salem Speedway, Anderson Speedway, Berlin Raceway Park, Winchester Speedway, Auto City Speedway, Dells Motorsports Park, Rockford Speedway, and Kalamazoo Speedway.

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The Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series returns to the fast and fan friendly Dells Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday July 1^st & 2nd then moving on to Rockford Speedway on Sunday July 3rd for the inaugural Must See Racing Nationals three day event.

The busy holiday weekend will start at the DRP, in Wisconsin Dells on Friday with qualifying and the special “Crack the Whip” race. The “Crack the Whip” race will have the fastest 12 qualifiers starting fully inverted with the last car to the start/finish line on each lap , beginning on the 3^rd lap, eliminated. This last man standing format will have some flat out, stand on the gas, wheel to wheel racing. Saturday will have a full slate of events including qualifying, heat races, B main and a 50 lap feature. Last year MSR regular Dave Baumgartner, in Mike Blake’s #81, set a new Dells Raceway Park track record with a blazing lap time of 11.358 seconds.

On Sunday July, 3rd MSRXSS will invade, for the first time, Rockford Speedway in Loves Park, Illinois. The “World’s Fastest Short Track Cars” will make a full out assault on the track record in qualifying plus heat races, B main and an exciting 50 lap feature event.

The country’s top teams, from seven states, and Canada are expected, including Jason Blonde who recently set the world’s record at the Bristol Motor Speedway’s Speed Trials with an average speed of 144.871 on the half mile track. Others expected to vie for the spotlight are Aaron Pierce, Xtreme Sprint Series winner at Salem Speedway, 2010 MSRXSS Champion Troy DeCaire, David Gough and perennial fan favorite Jeff Bloom.

A crowded roster of racers will be there to challenge, including Hank Lower, Canada’s Ryan Litt, Jimmy McCune, Tim Cox, Jason Cox, Kyle Flint, Mike Larrison, rookie Kyle Wiegand, Jerry Caryer, Ron Kohler, Tom Tolbert, Dave Baumgartner, Jacob Wilson, California’s Jo Jo Helberg and Travis Miniea, among others.

Fans will look forward to a host of entertaining activities during the events, including a “hands-on” show car, t-shirt and merchandise giveaways, along with a driver autograph session. Each night one lucky race fan will win a day driving a sprint car at the Dirt Track Driving School. Also, popular writer and broadcaster, Dave Argabright, will autograph two of his books for two fans picked by a random drawing from general admission ticket holders at each event.

The Dells Raceway Park and the Rockford Speedway events will be televised on a tape-delayed basis with well-known broadcaster Rick Benjamin serving as the play-by-play host, Hall of Fame driver Tom Bigelow providing color commentary and longtime writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright reporting the action in the pits.

The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower are considered the world’s fastest short track racing machines.

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CLIO, Mich. – Brian Gerster turned in a dominating performance in a rare start with the MustSeeRacing Xtreme Sprint Series to capture the “Must See Twin 20s” on Saturday night at Auto City Speedway. It was Gerster’s first career win with the series.

Driving the Dick Myers-owned No. 50, Gerster earned the pole position in the feature event after winning the first of two 20-lap qualifying races. He was joined on the front row by Jason Blonde, winner of the second qualifier aboard the Planet Green No. 10. Gerster surged into the lead at the outset, with Blonde giving chase throughout.

Gerster survived a number of challenges from Blonde, particularly on race restarts following several caution flags for minor miscues. In the late going Jacob Wilson managed to wrest the runner-up spot from Blonde, marking a career-best series finish for Wilson.

Gerster was followed to the stripe by Wilson, Blonde, Jeff Bloom, and JoJo Helberg. The second five consisted of Travis Miniea, Mike Larrison, Hank Lower, Brett Mann, and Ryan Myers.

Aaron Pierce carried the series point lead into the event, but suffered mechanical problems in his qualifier and was unable to start the feature race.

Next up for the series is the inaugural “Must See Racing Nationals,” kicking off with two nights of action at Dells Raceway Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisc. on Friday and Saturday, July 1-2, followed by the championship event at Rockford Speedway on Sunday, July 3.

For more information visit www.mustseeracing.com.

SPEED RECORDS IN DANGER AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY THIS FALL AS MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES HITS THE HIGH BANKS OCT. 1

BRISTOL, Tenn. (Saturday, June 18, 2011) – When Jason Blonde arrived at Bristol Motor Speedway last March, it was the first time he had laid eyes on the imposing facility.

When he left, Blonde was the proud owner of the fastest lap officially recorded in the 50-year history of Bristol Motor Speedway.

Blonde returns to the legendary high-banked Bristol Motor Speedway with 30 or so of his friends as the BioBased.US MustSeeRacing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS) presents the TruFuel “Xtreme Speed Classic” October 1.

The Xtreme Sprint Series features the fastest short track cars in the world, established March 19 during the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials which assembled a lineup of several types of racing cars. As the closing bell chimed Blonde bested all comers, getting around BMS in 13.245 seconds for a blistering average speed of 144.871 mph in the BioBased.US sprint car setting a half-mile world speed record.

“As soon as we heard the reaction from our fans at how breathtaking it was to see these cars around Bristol Motor Speedway, we started talking about trying to find a way to have an event,” said Jerry Caldwell, BMS Executive Vice President and General Manager.

Featuring a $10,000-payday to the winner, as well as a $1,000 bonus to the day’s top qualifier, entrants will compete for a spot in the feature lineup of The “Xtreme Speed Classic,” which pays a minimum of $1,000 to each starter.

“This is an exciting day for Must See Racing, and an exciting day for short track racing,” said series founder Jim Hanks. “Over the past several years everyone associated with the series—that includes competitors, sponsors, and series officials—has worked to present marquee events, and any event at Bristol certainly is a marquee event. The world’s fastest short track cars, on the world’s fastest short track, that’s a dynamic combination. This certainly is a “must see” event that’s going have wheel to wheel action at unprecedented speeds and lot of fun wrapping up our season.”

The event is sure to attract the top echelon of winged sprint car talent in the U.S. and Canada, led by a growing contingent of Xtreme Sprint Series regulars. Defending series champion Troy DeCaire will face a stout field of challengers that will include Blonde, Aaron Pierce, Jason Cox, Ryan Litt, Jeff Bloom, Jacob Wilson, Jimmy McCune, Dave Baumgartner, Travis Miniea, Hank Lower, Mike Larrison and JoJo Helberg.

The “Xtreme Speed Classic” will be broadcast on a tape-delayed basis through Comcast Sports and a variety of networks across the U.S., reaching over 90 million American households.

The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower, racing at a variety of prestigious venues including Salem Speedway, Anderson Speedway, Berlin Raceway Park, Winchester Speedway, Auto City Speedway, Dells Motorsports Park, Rockford Speedway, and Kalamazoo Speedway. Based in Holly, Michigan, the series is amidst their third season of competition in 2011.

Visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com or mustseeracing.com for event and ticket information.

For more information concerning tickets, please call the BMS ticket office at 423-BRISTOL (274-7865) or toll free at 1-866-415-4158.

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MUST SEE RACING’S “KING OF THE WINGS” at WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY
SUNDAY JUNE 19th

HOLLY, Mich. – The “World’s Fastest Short Track Cars” of the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series travel to the historic Winchester Speedway to challenge the high banks on Sunday June 19th.
The “King Of The Wings” Sprint Car Challenge at Winchester Speedway on Sunday afternoon, June 19 at Winchester is one of the most notable and intimidating racing venues in the world, serving as a perfect host for the lightning-fast winged sprint cars of the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series. Gates open at 10 a.m., with racing getting underway at 2 p.m.
A full complement of racers will assemble for the annual event, including Jason Blonde who set the world’s record at the Bristol Motor Speedway’s Speed Trials with an average speed of 144.871 on the half mile track. Others expected to vie for the spotlight are Aaron Pierce, Xtreme Sprint Series winner at Salem Speedway; 2010 MSRXSS Champion and recent winner at Berlin Raceway Troy DeCaire, past “King Of The Wings” winner Jimmy McCune, California’s JoJo Helberg and perennial fan favorite Jeff Bloom.
A crowded roster of racers will be there to challenge, including Hank Lower, Canada’s Ryan Litt, Tim Cox, Jason Cox, Sondi Eden, Dave Baumgartner, Jacob Wilson, Davey Hamilton Racing’s Mike Larrison and Florida’s Travis Miniea, among others.
Fans will look forward to a host of entertaining activities during the events, including a “hands-on” show car, t-shirt and merchandise giveaways, along with a driver autograph session. One lucky race fan will win a day driving a sprint car at the Dirt Track Driving School. Also, popular writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright will autograph two of his books for two fans picked by a random drawing from general admission ticket holders.
Race fans can also get up close and personal to several MSRXSS cars and drivers on Saturday, June 18th in downtown Winchester, Indiana as a part of the “Manifolds On Main Street JuneFest” car show.
The “King Of The Wings” event will be televised on a tape-delayed basis with well-known broadcaster Rick Benjamin serving as the play-by-play host, Hall of Fame driver Tom Bigelow providing color commentary and longtime writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright reporting the action in the pits.
The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower and are considered the world’s fastest short track racing machines. Based in Holly, Michigan, the series enters its second season of competition in 2011.
The series is presented by North Carolina biotechnology company BIOBASED USA ((www.biobased.us), a leading manufacturer of Soy Soap and other green products.
Visit mustseeracing.com for event details

DECAIRE USES BACK UP CAR TO CLAIM BERLIN MUST SEE EVENT

Marne, MI - June 4, 2011 - Defending BIOBASED.US Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS) champion, Troy DeCaire, used a nineteen year old back up car to win a thriller Saturday night at Berlin Raceway.

DeCaire was forced for the second time this season, to utilize his secondary machine after it was determined by team officials that his primary car could not go due to mechanical issues. DeCaire made a spectacular late-race pass of Jason Blonde to claim the win for his Ron Koehler Motorsports team.

The car that Decaire won with was built by Don Schilling in 1992 for USAC Sprint Car champion, Doug Kallitta. The car was perhaps the oldest in the field and played an epic David vs. Goliath role in the outcome of the event.

Jason Cox got the night started with a lap of 13.256 seconds to claim quick time. Heat wins went to Aaron Pierce, Tim Cox, and Kyle Flint. The Engine Pro "Fast Car Slash" went to Mike Larrison.

A huge crowd was on hand despite temperatures in the high 80's at race time. The order of events had to be shuffled to allow the late arriving crowd the opportunity to see the sprint car heats.

DeCaire used his front row starting position to claim the lead on the start. DeCaire paced the first 11 laps and built a respectable lead over second place Jason Blonde. After two back-to-back cautions, Blonde reeled DeCaire in and appeared to be the faster machine. Blonde got beside DeCaire multiple times and finally wrestled the lead away from DeCaire on lap 16. Undaunted, DeCaire waited for an opportunity in lapped traffic. With less than seven laps left, Decaire made a daring dive to the bottom of turn three just as Blonde went to the high side of a lapped car. DeCaire managed to make the split reaction pass and went on to claim his first MSRXSS win on the season. The win is the first MSRXSS victory for car owner Ron Koehler. Jacob Wilson rounded out the top three.

Next up for the MSRXSS will be a visit to Winchester Speedway on June 19. The event will be the rescheduled "King Of the Wings".

To get details on the events and how to view the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series events on television visit mustseeracing.com.

MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES AT BERLIN RACEWAY FEATURING THE ENGINE PRO “FAST CAR SLASH”

HOLLY, Mich. –Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series, the “World’s Fastest Short Track Cars”, will invade Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan on Saturday June 4th featuring the ENGINE PRO FAST CAR SLASH, one of the fastest and most entertaining races on the series schedule. The race fans are in for a great night of wheel to wheel, bumper to bumper close racing with the fastest short track cars on the planet. “We are going to have the ENGINE PRO “FAST CAR SLASH” added to the heat races, B-Main and 30 Lap feature events. The slash will put the fastest 6 or 8 qualifiers fully inverted, racing to determine their starting spot in the feature with a new twist. If you get passed you’re out, it’s a combination of the old Australian Pursuit and today’s Fast Car Dash. I wouldn’t want to miss this. The fastest qualifiers battling for the best starting spot in the feature may be the best race of the year.” said Jim Hanks of MSRXSS. Berlin Raceway’s super fast oval is a perfect host for the lightning-fast winged sprint cars of the Xtreme Sprint Series. Gates open at 11 a.m., with racing getting underway at 6:30 p.m. The country’s top teams are expected, including Jason Blonde who recently set the world’s record at the Bristol Motor Speedway’s Speed Trials with an average speed of 144.871 on the half mile track. Others expected to vie for the spotlight are Aaron Pierce, Xtreme Sprint Series winner at Salem Speedway, 2010 MSRXSS Champion Troy DeCaire and perennial fan favorite Jeff Bloom. A crowded roster of racers will be there to challenge, including Billy Wease, Hank Lower, Canada’s Mike Ling and Ryan Litt, Jimmy McCune, Tim Cox, Jason Cox, Kyle Flint, Mike Larrison, rookie Kyle Wiegand, Jerry Caryer, Ron Kohler, Tom Tolbert, Dave Baumgartner, Jacob Wilson, California’s Jo Jo Helberg and Travis Miniea, among others. Fans will look forward to a host of entertaining activities during the event, including a “hands-on” show car, t-shirt and merchandise giveaways, along with a driver autograph session. One lucky race fan will win a day driving a sprint car at the Dirt Track Driving School. Also, popular writer and broadcaster, Dave Argabright, will autograph two of his books for two fans picked by a random drawing from general admission ticket holders. The Berlin Raceway will be televised on a tape-delayed basis with well-known broadcaster Rick Benjamin serving as the play-by-play host, Hall of Fame driver Tom Bigelow providing color commentary and longtime writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright reporting the action in the pits. The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower and are considered the world’s fastest short track racing machines. Based in Holly, Michigan, the series enters its second season of competition in 2011. The series is presented by BIOBASED USA ((www.biobased.us), and ENGINE PRO (enginepro.com)

RAIN INTERRUPTS XTREME SPRINT SERIES AT ANDERSON SPEEDWAY

ANDERSON, Ind. - Persistent showers and dangerous lightning brought an early end to the BioBased US Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series event at Anderson Speedway on Wednesday night. After battling the elements throughout the afternoon and evening, a strong storm moved into the area just as the starting field began lining up for the scheduled 60-lap feature event. With a steady rain falling, frequent lightning flashing across the landscape, officials elected to cancel the balance of the evening's racing. Series officials are working with Anderson Speedway on a reschedule date, which will be announced as soon as possible. The strong field that entered the event came from eight states and Canada. Jacob Wilson led the way in a blistering qualifying session, laying down a lap of 10.325 seconds. With 23 cars on hand, a great number were bunched in the 10.5-second range, and all but four entrants timed in under 11 seconds. Defending race winner Jimmy McCune captured the first heat race,while series veteran Hank Lower won the second heat. Ron Kohler captured the third and final heat race. The series will remove the wings and return to traditional form for the 63rd annual Pay Less Little 500 this coming Saturday night, May 28. For more information, visit www.mustseeracing.com.

NEXT UP - THE MUST SEE RACING 60 & 63rd PAY LESS LITTLE 500

HOLLY, Mich. – A whirlwind week awaits the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series with one practice day, the Must See Racing 60, two days of time trials and the 63^rd running of the Pay Less Little 500 at Anderson Speedway in Anderson, Indiana.

Tuesday May 24 winged and non wing sprint car practice begins at 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. giving race teams testing and tuning time preparing for the two exciting events.

On Wednesday, May 25 the “World’s Fastest Short Track Cars” of the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series compete at one of the fastest quarter mile tracks in the world, Anderson Speedway, chasing the coveted series championship. The Must See Racing 60 will feature one of the most frantic races of the season, as a full field of winged sprint cars do battle on the tight confines of the high banks. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 26 is Qualifying Day for the Pay Less Little 500 with the fastest top 15 locking into Saturday’s 63^rd running of, what many consider the most entertaining event in racing, the Pay Less Little 500.

Friday the 27^th is qualifying “Bump Day” that is sure to be filled with high pressure drama as teams from around the country qualify for the final eighteen starting spots on Saturday’s three wide 33 car field.

The week is capped off in grand style with the 63^rd Pay Less Little 500 at Anderson Speedway on Saturday night, May 28. The classic event will see the sprinters remove their wings for the only time this season, competing for their share of one of the largest purses in short track racing. The Little 500 starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Advance race tickets are recommended.

A full complement of racers will assemble for both events, with the spotlight on Aaron Pierce, recent Xtreme Sprint Series winner at Salem Speedway, defending “60” winner Jimmy McCune, perennial fan favorite Jeff Bloom, Tim Cox, Jason Cox, Dave Baumgartner, Troy Decaire, Jacob Wilson, Ron Kohler, Canada’s Ryan Litt, Donnie Adams Jr., rookie Kyle Wiegand , California’s Jo Jo Helberg and others.

Jason Blonde of Litchfield, Mi the recent winner of the Bristol Motor Speedway Speed Trials with an average speed of 144.871 mph and reigning NASCAR Modified Tour champion Bobby Santos will be piloting BioBased US sprinters in the Must See Racing 60 winged event joined by Travis Minea, Sondi Eden, Tom Tolbert, Jerry Caryer, Billy Wease, Hank Lower, Kyle Flint, Mike Ling, and Mike Larrison challenging the track record and competing in the Wednesday night high speed winged event.

A crowded roster of fan favorite racers will be there to challenge the grueling 500 laps of the Pay Less Little 500 including Eric Gordon, Shane Cottle, Chet Filip, Tony Elliot, Chris Windom, Shane Hollingsworth, Brian Gerster, Russ Gamester, Utah’s Ryan Burdett, Brian Tyler, Denny England and California’s Tony Hunt, Scott Pierovich,and Luis Ramos III among others.

Both events will be televised on a tape-delayed basis with well-known broadcaster Rick Benjamin serving as play-by-play host, Hall of Fame driver Tom Bigelow providing color commentary and longtime writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright reporting the action from the pits.

The series is presented by North Carolina biotechnology company BIOBASED USA ( www.biobased.us), a leading manufacturer of Soy Soap and other green products. BIOBASED USA is owned and operated by sprint car entrants Don and Suellen Wilshe

Visit mustseeracing.com and andersonspeedway.com for event details

BOBBY SANTOS ENTERS “KING OF THE WINGS” MSRXSS EVENT AT WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY

Bobby Santos III will be competing in the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series “King of The Wings” at the high banks of Winchester Speedway on Sunday May 15th. He will be piloting a BioBasedUS/Suellen Wilshe owned winged pavement sprint car at his first MSRXSS event.

Bobby Santos III is a third generation driver, who has been racing since he was four years old. After running part-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour since 2004, this past season Santos took home the prestigious 2010 Championship adding to his impressive resume of big time event victories and championships in different racing formats.

Santos will join BioBased US teammate Jason Blonde, who recently set a new world’s speed record at Bristol Motor Speedway and a host of top notch drivers including Canada’s Ryan Litt, Travis Miniea, 2010 series champion Troy DeCaire, veterans Jeff Bloom and Hank Lower, local favorite Aaron Pierce, Jacob Wilson, Tim Cox, Jason Cox, Jimmy McCune, Dave Baumgartner, Mike Larrison, Billy Wease, California’s Jo Jo Helberg, Kyle Flint, Ron Kohler, Jerry Caryer, Tom Tolbert, rookie Kyle Wiegand and others.

Must See Racing founder Jim Hanks commented “ Bobby is a great talent from a family rich in racing tradition and history. He is a winner on and off the track, in fact, one of the best racing talents anywhere. All of us at Must See are extremely proud of the quality of each and every one of our race teams and we couldn't be more pleased to welcome Bobby into the series.”

Hanks continued “This is going to be an awesome event. It’s got every element a race fan could ask for, great drivers, top shelf equipment, wheel to wheel racing with the World’s Fastest Short Track Cars on the ultra fast and intimidating high banks of Winchester Speedway.”

Fans will get up close and personal meeting the drivers at the autograph session, sit in the MSRXSS show car, have a chance to win a Dave Argabright autographed book or win the race fan contest grand prize- a day driving a real sprint car. Give aways for fans will be in the new Must See Racing fan concourse.

Must See Racing events can be seen on cable and satellite television nationally, on a tape delayed basis, with Rick Benjamin, Dave Argabright and Tom Bigelow bringing race fans all the action. Go to mustseeracing.com for information and announcements about the 2011 Must See Racing race teams, schedule, special show car appearances and the television broadcasts schedule.

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HOLLY, Mich. – A whirlwind two weeks awaits the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series, the “World’s Fastest Short Track Cars”, as they visit two historic Midwestern tracks for three events.

First up is the “King Of The Wings” Sprint Car Challenge at Winchester Speedway on Sunday afternoon, May 15. Winchester is one of the most notable and intimidating racing venues in the world, serving as a perfect host for the lightning-fast winged sprint cars of the Xtreme Sprint Series. Gates open at 10 a.m., with racing getting underway at 2 p.m.

On Wednesday, May 25 the series moves some 50 miles east to Anderson Speedway, one of the fastest quarter-mile tracks in the world. The Must See Racing 60 will feature one of the most frantic races of the season, as a full field of winged sprint cars do battle on the tight confines of the high banks at Anderson Speedway. Gates open at 4 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m.

The two weeks are capped off in grand style with the 63^nd Pay Less Little 500 at Anderson Speedway on Saturday night, May 28. The classic event will see the sprinters remove their wings for the only time this season, competing for their share of one of the largest purses in short track racing. The Little 500 starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, with practice and qualifying taking place on Wednesday through Friday. Advance race admission tickets are recommended.

A full complement of racers will assemble for all three events, including Jason Blonde who set the world’s record at the Bristol Motor Speedway’s Speed Trials with an average speed of 144.871 on the half mile track. Others expected to vie for the spotlight are Aaron Pierce, recent Xtreme Sprint Series winner at Salem Speedway; defending “60” winner Jimmy McCune, Bobby Santos, the defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion and perennial fan favorite Jeff Bloom.

A crowded roster of racers will be there to challenge, including Billy Wease, Hank Lower, Donnie Adams Jr., Troy DeCaire, Ryan Litt, Mike Ling, Tim Cox, Jason Cox, Sondi Eden, Dave Baumgartner, Jacob Wilson, Jo Jo Helberg and Travis Miniea, among others.

Fans will look forward to a host of entertaining activities during the events, including a “hands-on” show car, t-shirt and merchandise giveaways, along with driver autograph sessions. At each event, one lucky race fan will win a day driving a sprint car at the Dirt Track Driving School. Also, popular writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright will autograph two of his books for two fans picked by a random drawing from general admission ticket holders.

All three events will be televised on a tape-delayed basis with well-known broadcaster Rick Benjamin serving as the play-by-play host, Hall of Fame driver Tom Bigelow providing color commentary and longtime writer and broadcaster Dave Argabright reporting the action in the pits.

The Xtreme Sprint Series features powerful winged sprint cars with 800-plus horsepower and are considered the world’s fastest short track racing machines. Based in Holly, Michigan, the series enters its second season of competition in 2011.

The series is presented by North Carolina biotechnology company BIOBASED USA ((www.biobased.us), a leading manufacturer of Soy Soap and other green products.

Visit mustseeracing.com for event details

LITT PURSUES, PIERCE WINS AT SALEM

SALEM, Ind. (4/10/11) - Life might be filled with mysteries, but Aaron Pierce has definitely figured out the springtime opener at historic Salem Speedway.
For the second consecutive year, on Sunday afternoon Pierce captured the “Winged Sprint Spectacular” for the MustSeeRacing Xtreme Sprint Series. The prestigious event served as the 2011 season opener for the series.
Pierce survived a late-race charge by Canadian Ryan Litt, who chased Pierce in a thrilling duel amid lapped traffic in the waning laps. But the Daleville, Ind. driver held on, driving the Sam Pierce Chevrolet sprinter to victory by a scant margin.
Veteran Jeff Bloom took the lead at the outset from the outside of row one, trailed by Pierce who started right behind. Litt used a strong start to surge from the fourth row to challenge for third within two laps.
Pierce stalked Bloom throughout the early stages, finally slipping past on the backstretch on lap seven. One lap later Litt moved past Bloom, and began closing on Pierce.
The two leaders dipped and dodged dense traffic, and it appeared Litt was gaining momentum. Pierce was masterful as he navigated a late pack of cars to hold Litt at bay, but on the final lap Litt made a valiant charge that brought the spectators to their feet, only to see the BS&B Radiator entry fall just short.
Bloom held on for third, trailed by Jason Cox and series veteran Jimmy McCune. The second five consisted of defending series champion Troy DeCaire, Billy Wease, Dave Baumgartner, Kyle Flint, and Kyle Weigant.
Jacob Wilson thrilled the crowd with an impressive drive, roaring from the 16th starting spot to challenge for fifth in the late stages before dropping out with mechanical woes.
Jason Blonde, who recently captured the World Speed Trials at Bristol Speedway in his BioBased.US Xtreme Sprint Car, was uninjured after making heavy contact with the turn one wall during a practice session. Chris Neuenschwander was also unhurt after colliding with the turn two wall earlier in the day.
Jason Cox’s 14.408-clocking bested the 24-car field during time trials, while heats were won by Jacob Wilson, Dave Baumgartner, and Pierce.
The series travels next to Winchester (Indiana) Speedway for the “King of the Wings” on Sunday, May 15.
Based in Holly, Mich., the Xtreme Sprint Series features the ground-pounding winged sprint cars, considered the fastest short track cars in the world.

SUMMARY:
Fast qualifier: Jason Cox, 14.408-seconds
Heat winners: Jacob Wilson, Dave Baumgartner, Aaron Pierce
30-lap “Winged Sprint Spectacular” finish (starting position): 1. Aaron Pierce (3), 2. Ryan Litt (7), 3. Jeff Bloom (2), 4. Jason Cox (6), 5. Jimmy McCune (8), 6. Troy DeCaire (18), 7. Billy Wease (9), 8. Dave Baumgartner (10), 9. Kyle Flint (17), 10. Kyle Wiegant (11). 11. Donnie Adams Jr. (15), 12. Jacob Wilson (16), 13. Hank Lower (1), 14. Mike Larrison (14), 15. Tom Tolbert (12), 16. Travis Miniea (3), 17. Chad Livingston (13), 18. JoJo Helberg (5).

MUST SEE SPRINTS START SEASON AT SALEM SPEEDWAY
ON SUNDAY APRIL 10
The Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series returns to the super fast high banked half mile of Salem Speedway on Sunday April 10, 2011. The event will be the beginning of what is expected to be close and fierce competition for the series 2011 championship.
The “ Worlds Fastest Short Track Cars” will be lead by Jason Blonde of Litchfield, MI. Blonde was the fastest of the fast March 19th at Bristol Motor Speedway as he established a new world record during the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials with a blistering lap of 144.871 mph in 13.245 seconds, shattering the previous track record of 138.442 mph in 13.860 seconds set by Sammy Swindell in June of 2000 at BMS during a World of Outlaws event.
MSRXSS stars Ryan Litt, Jeff Bloom, Jacob Wilson, Jimmy McCune, Travis Miniea, Mike Larrison, Hank Lower, Kyle Flint, Jason Cox, Billy Wease, Dave Baumgartner, Donnie Adams Jr. and others will join Blonde in the high speed, wheel to wheel down force racing competing for the coveted Salem Cup trophy.
The new Must See radar gun will eliminate any speculation or guessing and record straight away speeds giving fans a real time picture of how well the different race cars are performing, improving or struggling with set ups through the night of competition.
The track will host an open test and tune session on Saturday followed by a cookout under the beautiful Salem Speedway open air pavilion. On Sunday, MSRXSS will have a special autograph meet and greet session with the drivers, present a race fan contest with the grand prize winner receiving a certificate to drive a real sprint car and the race fans can strap on the seat belts in the Must See Racing show sprint car.
MSRXSS will again be nationally televised with host Rick Benjamin, Tom Bigelow and Dave Argabright on a tape delayed production presenting all the racing action and the stories and drama in the pits up close and personal with the race teams. Visit mustseeracing.com to see how you can view the 2011 MSRXSS events in your area.

TURTLE WAX JOINS MUST SEE RACING

Holly, Michigan March 21, 2011 Must See Racing officials announced today that Turtle Wax has joined the MSR family of sponsors supporting short track and grass roots racing. Race fans will see the Turtle Wax line of products showcased at MSRXSS events and on the MSR television programming. Turtle Wax® is the number one selling brand of car care products in the world with sales in 90 countries. Founded more than 60 years ago in Chicago, the company is recognized for manufacturing appearance and performance car care products for the retail consumer market and the commercial car care and professional detailing industries. “ All of us at Must See Racing are delighted to have a great company like Turtle Wax, with their history and tradition of outstanding products join us supporting the world’s fastest short track cars . Simply stated, Turtle Wax is the world’s leader in appearance and car care products and we are nothing short of ecstatic to be associated with and representing their great products in the race fan market place.” said MSR’s president Jim Hanks. Watch mustseeracing.com for announcements for driver autograph sessions, race fan cook outs and Must See Racing entertainment and presentations at all the Must See Racing events. mustseeracing.com

JASON BLONDE SETS NEW WORLD RECORD AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY SPEED TRIALS

Bristol, TN — Jason Blonde was the fastest of the fast Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway as he established a new world record during the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials.

Blonde, driving a Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series sprint car, clicked off a blistering lap of 144.871 mph in 13.245 seconds, shattering the previous track record of 138.442 mph in 13.860 seconds set by Sammy Swindell in June of 2000 at BMS during a World of Outlaws event.

Blonde hit the front stretch wall on his first attempt causing major damage, however, his outstanding crew, with the help of old friend and NASCAR crew member Jerry Kelly, were able to make repairs just in time as the one hour event time expired. The fans were on the edge of their seats as Jason returned to the track setting the record on the very last lap of the event.

“That last time out, I held my breath for two whole laps around this place. I just flat footed it all the way around. I knew it was fast, but I didn’t know how fast. It was pretty great to find out that we had set the new world record. That’s pretty amazing.” said Blonde. “ I want to thank my car owners Don and Suellen Wilshe of BioBased US, my crew, American Racer for a great tire and Must See Racing, where the fans can see us race” he continued.

Mike Lichty set a new half-mile Supermodified world record with a lap of 144.634 mph in 13.267 seconds.

Sprint Cup driver David Ragan piloted his Ford Mustang GT 5.0 to a lap of 98.497 mph at 19.481 seconds, a world record for a passenger car.

Scott Russell and his Yamaha took on the World’s Fastest Half-Mile and set a half-mile closed course record for a Superbike with a run of 97.990 mph, which he covered in 19.582 seconds.

Others participating in the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials were USAC Sprint Car driver Bryan Clauson and ISMA Supermodified driver Brad Noffsinger.

“Jason, his wife Jenny and his team are first class people and great competitors, all of us at Must See racing couldn't be more happy and proud of them. They just set a very significant record with no trick parts or set up in a MSRXSS rule compliant race car using our new American Racer tires.” said MSR president Jim Hanks.

Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series sponsors BioBased US, Engine Pro, TruFuel, Royal Oak Charcoal, and Turtle Wax are proud of Jason Blonde , his team’s outstanding effort and his Bristol Motor Speedway world record. mustseeracing.com

Must See Racing Extreme Sprint Series

Courtesy Jim Hanks

Holly, Mich. - The Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series has announced an agreement naming American Racer as the official and exclusive series tire for 2011.

The agreement is the result of months of extensive research and testing by series officials. “We had three important objectives in mind with this project,” said Must See Racing president Jim Hanks. “Our first objective was safety, our second objective was obtaining a level and competitive playing field for our competitors, and our third objective was to significantly reduce tire costs for our teams. American Racer has worked with us to achieve those objectives and we are looking forward to moving with them into this new era for our series.”

In recent years tires have become one of the most important components in racing, creating a difficult and complex dynamic for competitors and officials alike. As the overall costs of racing continue to rise, the recent challenging economy has made it imperative for officials to step forward with solid and meaningful programs to reduce competitor expenses.

For more than 12 months MSR officials conducted detailed research in the area of tires. The research culminated in an extensive testing program using real-world conditions, designed to duplicate the tire experience in a live racing environment. Based on these tests, with acute attention given to tire performance and durability over an extended period, American Racer presented a product that addressed the three key components of the MSR objectives. “We approached this issue with great care and attention, because it is vitally important to all parties,” said Hanks. “The end result was that American Racer demonstrated a commitment to quality, price, competitive capabilities, and overall performance. They have stepped up with a product that provides a race team operation cost savings of 40 to 50 percent to our competitors. The most encouraging result of our test is a tire that greatly reduces, and in fact may well eliminate, the competitive difference between a new and used set of tires.”

The Must See Racing / American Racer tire program will be in place at the series opener at Salem Speedway on April 10th and will be in place for all MSR events. The Pay Less Little 500 at Anderson Speedway on May 28th will allow both American Racer and Hoosier tires for the event.

Specific details regarding tire distributors, approved compounds, pricing, and logistics (including a detailed tracking system that includes electronic tire scanning) will be forthcoming.

The Xtreme Sprint Series is based in Holly, Mich. and features unlimited-horsepower winged sprint cars competing on some of the most historic and notable tracks in the Midwest. The 2011 schedule includes 11 events at eight venues with 10 events televised on a delayed basis to 100 million homes.

JASON BLONDE, BIOBASED US & MUST SEE RACING INVITED TO THE BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY “FASTEST OF THE FAST” CHALLENGE

Jason Blonde of Litchfield, Mi., driving the Suellen Wilshe owned BioBased US winged sprint car that competes in the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series, has been added to the race teams participating in the “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile challenge”. Blonde will join the super fast group of drivers and race teams attempting to become the fastest of the fast.

Ford NASCAR drivers in a street legal Mustang, a Tony Stewart-owned sprint car, two supermodifieds, and a world superbike champion will attempt to establish half-mile closed course records in the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials” Saturday, March 19, immediately following the Scotts EZ Seed 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile issued a challenge to the fastest of the fast,” said BMS Executive Vice President and General Manager Jerry Caldwell. “For the first time in years, fans will witness an all-out attack for speed. This challenge ignites new creativity in the racing world to stretch speed boundaries in the most intense, close-quarters setting in motorsports.” As part of Bristol Motor Speedway’s 50th anniversary celebration, the Speedway extended invitations to several motorsports champions from wide-ranging motorsports disciplines to set class half-mile closed-course records, as well as break the 11-year-old track record. Former NASCAR Cup driver Brad Noffsinger, Mike Lichty and Bryan Clauson will chase Sammy Swindell’s all-time Bristol track record of 138.442 mph (13.860 seconds), set during qualifying for a World Of Outlaws winged sprint car event at Bristol in June 2000. Noffsinger and Lichty will be first to try out supermodifieds, the most exotic cars to hit Bristol’s high banks, while Clauson will run one of Tony Stewart’s pavement sprint cars. Former AMA and World Superbike Champion Scott Russell will attempt to set a half-mile closed-course motorcycle speed record riding a Yamaha superbike. The five-time Daytona 200 winner brings substantial experience on high banked ovals, though never one as tight as Bristol’s half-mile. Ford Racing enters its supercharged 2011 Mustang GT to Bristol to establish a half-mile closed course record for street legal cars. Ford NASCAR drivers David Ragan and Marcos Ambrose are expected to drive the ultimate "pony car" into the record books. The Mustang’s 5.0 liter engine is topped off by Ford Racing's twin-screw supercharger and cranks out 624 horsepower. To balance all that power with more driver control, the factory suspension comes equipped with a FR3 handling pack and Ford Racing/Brembo big brake kit. Competitors will have one hour, from approximately 5 until 6 p.m., to make record runs following the Scotts EZ Seed 300. The “World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials” is a bonus event for the Nationwide Series race ticket holders. Source: Bristol Motor Speedway

ROYAL OAK CHARCOAL JOINS MUST SEE RACING

March 14, 2011 Holly, Michigan

Must See Racing announced today that Royal Oak Charcoal has joined the MSR family of sponsors supporting short track and grass roots racing. Race fans will see the Royal Oak Charcoal line of products showcased at MSRXSS events and on the MSR television programming.

Royal Oak Charcoal has been bringing people together for good food and fun for over 75 years. Based in Roswell, Georgia, Royal Oak became a family-owned company in 1959. Royal Oak is a leader in grilling and an innovator in instant lighting charcoal, mesquite charcoal, and 100% hardwood charcoal briquets. Royal Oak celebrates traditions with race fans and families like yours. From the Royal Oak family of great brands to your backyard or racing tailgate party, they invite you, your family and friends to build your own great American grilling tradition.

“ All of us at Must See Racing are delighted to have a great company like Royal Oak, with their history and tradition of outstanding products join us supporting the world’s fastest short track cars . We have already planned a special cook out event at the MSRXSS Nationals at Dells Raceway Park on the July 4th weekend. We are going to have a big party for the fans grilling out with Royal Oak’s products , enjoying great food with the fans meeting our race teams and drivers” said Must See Racing’s Jim Hanks.

Watch mustseeracing.com for announcements for driver autograph sessions, race fan cook outs and Must See Racing entertainment and presentations at all the Must See Racing events.

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BOBBY SANTOS III TO COMPETE IN MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES

Bobby Santos has agreed to compete in seven Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series 2011 events piloting a Suellen Wilshe owned winged pavement sprint car joining BioBasedUS team drivers Jason Blonde, Biily Wease, and Donnie Adams Jr.

The 25-year-old from Franklin, Mass. has driven 23 different types of race cars, including USAC, ARCA, NASCAR, ISMA, Nationwide, NASCAR Trucks, and the Modifieds. Must See Racing founder Jim Hanks commented, “Bobby is a great talent from a family rich In racing tradition and history. He is a winner on the track, in fact, one of the best racing talents anywhere and he is a first class representative of the sport of car racing. All of us at Must See are extremely proud of the quality of each and everyone of our race teams and we couldn't be more pleased to welcome Bobby into the series. He is going to bring a lot of excitement to the events, tracks and to all the race fans.”

Hanks added, “Don and Suellen Wlishe are outstanding and valued supporters of Must See Racing and they have again extended that support by assembling one of the most talented and respected group of drivers with Jason Blonde, Billy Wease, Donnie Adams Jr. and now Bobby Santos in the racing game.”

Must See Racing events can be seen on cable and satellite television nationally with Rick Benjamin, Dave Argabright and Tom Bigelow bringing race fans all the action. Go to mustseeracing.com for information and announcements about the 2011 Must See Racing race teams, schedule, special show car appearances and the television broadcasts schedule.

BILLY WEASE JOINS BIOBASED US TO COMPETE FOR 2011 MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

BioBasedUS winged sprint car team owner Suellen Wilshe has announced Biily Wease will join current team drivers Jason Blonde and Donnie Adams Jr. to compete for the 2011 Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series championship.

“Billy brings a winning tradition and a lot of talent to our team and I feel he will be a perfect fit with many time winged sprint champion Jason Blonde and the young and very talented Donny Adams Jr. We are very pleased to have three drivers with this kind of talent and winning tradition on the track, who are also really great young men.” said team owner Suellen Wilshe of East Bend, North Carolina.

Wease, from Nobesville, Indiana has been a Penske Development driver competing in ARCA, a drivers coach for the Powerful Nine Racing and has had extensive USAC midget, sprint and Silver Crown experience.

“I am really excited and looking forward to being a part of the first class BioBasedUS race team and competing in one of the toughest, most competitive series in the country. 410 pavement winged sprint cars have awesome speed and great passing capabilities, this is going to be a lot of fun.” said Wease

Jim Hanks, president of Must See Racing added “ The BiobasedUS race team has put together a great group of drivers with Billy, Jason and Donnie. Must See Racing is a very competitive series with seasoned veterans and young potential superstars competing every event, it is really tough to get into the winners circle. It will take consistent high finishes to become the 2011 champion. If you look at the list of competitors racing in the series this year, you recognize that anyone of them has the talent and equipment to win on any given night – the race fans are going to really like this level of hard wheel to wheel racing.”

Must See Racing can be seen coast to coast on television with Rick Benjamin, Dave Argabright and Tom Bigelow bringing race fans all the action. Go to mustseeracing.com for information and announcements about the 2011 race teams, schedule, special show car appearances and the television broadcasts schedule.

DECAIRE LEADS XTREME SPRINT SERIES HONOREES, LOWER SALUTED

COLDWATER, Mich. – Troy DeCaire took center stage on Saturday night at the inaugural MustSeeRacing Xtreme Sprint Series awards ceremony, collecting top honors as the 2010 series champion. DeCaire’s awards were part of $51,150 distributed to drivers and car owners.

“This is a big moment,” the Tampa, Fla. driver said as he accepted the championship accolades. “I moved up here from Florida a year ago not really sure where I’d go or what I’d do, but the Xtreme Sprint Series came along at exactly the right time and everything worked out perfectly”.

“I have to thank Mike Blake and many other people, because I had a lot of people pulling for me and that made a difference. It was a fun year, and I’m going to do everything I can to stand here in this same spot a year from now.”

DeCaire was also voted “Driver of the Year” by his competitors.

Blake took top honors in the car owner category. The popular Indianapolis native was surrounded by his crew and family, celebrating his first title in over 40 years in the sport. He was also the recipient of the “Crew Chief of the Year” award.

Drivers and car owners honored included series runner-up Jeff Bloom and third-place Jimmy McCune. Nearly all of the top-20 drivers and owners were in attendance, filling the meeting room to capacity.

Veteran driver Hank Lower was presented the “Golden Steering Wheel” award, honoring his 51 years of dedication to short track racing. As the crowd saluted him with a standing ovation, Lower talked fondly of his love for the sport and looked forward to his continued presence in the cockpit in 2011.

Jason Cox earned “Rookie of the Year” honors, while “Multiple Feature Winner” awards went to McCune and Mike Ling. Jeff Bloom received a “World Record” award for his record-shattering qualifying performance at Slinger Speedway, while Ryan Litt and his team took the “Spark Plug” award for their perseverance.

Dick and J.R. Kercher of Kercher Engines was presented the “Championship Engine Builder” award with a beautiful plaque provided and sponsored by Rose Calabraise.

Tim Cox was a popular recipient of the “Sportsmanship Award,” while Jason Blonde received the “Fast Timer” award. Mike Larrison captured “Most Improved Driver” honors, while Kyle Flint was named “Young Gun” of the year. Jacob Wilson was presented the “Hard Luck” award and Jerry Sunnock

and George Gustafson car #70 driven by Sondi Eden was voted the “Best Looking Car.

Suellen and Don Wilshe were honored as “Car Owner of the Year” for providing generous help to several other teams throughout the year.

A number of series sponsors were also honored for their assistance, including BioBased.US, Engine Pro, TruFuel 50, and National Speed Sport News.

The 2011 Xtreme Sprint Series campaign kicks off at Salem Speedway on Sunday, April 10, the first of 11 major events. Competition will once again be broadcast to over 90 million American homes via Comcast Sports, as well as world wide on RaceFansTV.com. For more information on the Xtreme Sprint Series visit www.mustseeracing.com.

MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES ANNOUNCES BIOBASED.US AS 2011 ENTITLEMENT SPONSOR

Holly, Mi. – BioBased.US, a world leader improving the environment and people’s lives, has again signed on as the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series title sponsor for 2011. “Our mission at BioBased US is to safely raise the quality and quantity of world food crops with nanotechnology. Plant circulation systems become clean superconductors of nutrients between roots and leaves, roots grow deeper, crop sugars rise, yields, taste and nutritional quality climb increasing crops, and reducing hunger! Our primary agricultural product line is called SoySoap. Its formulations are marketed only by approved distributors under their own private labels. All our products are made entirely from “Generally Recognized as Safe Ingredients” on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "EAFUS" list of "Everything Added to Food in the United States." We also produce soil and groundwater remediation products, non-toxic vegetable washes, and anti-microbial cleansers.” stated Don Wilshe, owner of BioBased US.

“Don’s commitment to the environment, improving people’s lives and honestly trying to reduce hunger, speaks volumes of what a first class person he is and the company he operates. Must See Racing is delighted to be associated with such a fine company and their great values. BioBased US will also be a very serious competitor in our series fielding a sprint car owned by Suellen Wilshe, and piloted by long time and successful driver Jason Blonde, plus sponsorship for Australian Andrew Hagan and Donny Adams Jr.” said Jim Hanks, founder of Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series.

In 2011 Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series will have 10 winged sprint car events at Salem, Winchester, Anderson, Kalamazoo, Auto City, Rockford and Wisconsin Dells Raceway Park including running the same night with non wing USAC sprints at the Joe James/ Pat O’Connor Memorial event at Salem Speedway. Must See Racing will also sanction, what many fans call “the most entertaining sprint car race on the planet” the Pay Less Little 500 at Anderson Speedway.

The Must See Racing events will be televised, with announcers Rick Benjamin, Dave Argabright and Tom Bigelow to 0ver 100 million U.S. households on cable, DirecTV and Dish Network. The taped delayed programming can also be viewed world wide on RaceFans TV.

Jim Hanks further commented “We have great race teams like Davey Hamilton, Troy DeCaire, Bobby East, Ryan Litt, Jeff Bloom, Jacob Wilson, in fact 30 of the best paved sprint car teams from across the country, well known race tracks, and big time events like the Little 500. I am really excited for all of our teams, tracks, partners and the fans. Race fans will also see new formats like the Twin 20’s, The Fast Car Slash and the Celebrity Charity Challenge in 2011. Must See Racing will have big car counts and great, competitive racing for the fans in 2011.”

RICK BENJAMIN TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT MSRXSS AWARDS BANQUET

Must See Racing announced today that popular television and radio personality Rick Benjamin from Charlotte, North Carolina, will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 MSRXSS CHAMPIONS AWARD BANQUET on February 19th at the Comfort Inn in Coldwater, Michigan.

Rick will join the evening’s master of ceremonies Dave Argabright and Hall of Famer Tom Bigelow congratulating and presenting awards to the MSRXSS inaugural year top twenty performers.

The talented and award winning trio of Rick, Dave and Tom will return as the 2011 Must See Racing television announcing team. Each Must See Racing television event is expected to reach over 100 million U.S. households on cable and satellite television this coming year.

MUST SEE RACING ANNOUNCES THE “WIDE OPEN” SHOW WITH DAVE ARGABRIGHT AND TOM BIGELOW

HOLLY, MI Must See Racing officials announced the soon to be released WIDE OPEN show hosted by Dave Arqabright and Tom Bigelow. The series of half hour shows will showcase the MSRXSS drivers, teams and marketing partners with several guest celebrity appearances. The show will be on RaceFansTV world wide and can also be viewed on mustseeracing.com.

MSRXSS president Jim Hanks outlined the show, “ Wide Open is a show where race fans can get to know the drivers up close and personal. Tom and Dave are going to talk with our drivers and cover all the hot button topics in the racing game. The tracks, the competition, the rules, what ever the drivers want to talk about will be discussed in a wide open format. Fans will also hear from track owners, race team members and some racing celebrity guests. All the fans know the drivers car, their number and maybe what they look like, this will give them a chance to see what they think and who they really are.”

The first program will be from Saginaw Valley State University, a technical partner with MSRXSS. The show will feature young gun sprint car driver and SVSU student Kyle Flint from Litchfield, Mi. The program will also showcase the SVSU Engineering Departments high performance race shop, the students and the school’s outstanding program.

The second show will have Dave and Tom talking with two of the MSRXSS star veteran drivers, Jason Blonde and Jimmy McCune. Blonde set new track records in 2010 at Anderson Speedway, Salem Speedway and Kalamazoo Speedway while McCune won the Twin 20’s event at Auto City Speedway and the Must See Racing 60 at Anderson Speedway. These two veterans will candidly discuss last season, the upcoming 2011 season and their views on the new MSRXSS tire rules.

Watch mustseeracing.com for the soon to be released WIDE OPEN program schedule.

MUST SEE RACING 2010 CHAMPIONS AWARD BANQUET

JANUARY 3, 2011 – Holly, MI. – The final arrangements have been made for the First Annual BIOBASED.US / MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES Champion’s Awards Banquet to be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011. The banquet will honor the top twenty drivers and teams in the series for the inaugural 2010 year.

The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn & Suites located at 1000 Orleans Blvd., Coldwater, MI 49036 located on the north west corner of I-69 and US 12 ( E. Chicago St.). MSR television presenter Dave Argabright will be the evenings Master Of Ceremonies.

The MSRXSS will award over $50,000 in cash, contingent sponsor product certificates and merchandise to the top twenty teams for the 2010 season. In addition to the awards ceremony an evening of food, special awards and presentations is planned.

MSRXSS Founder and President Jim Hanks said, ”We are really looking forward to our first Awards Banquet to honor what I consider to be the most talented race car drivers, and beyond a doubt some of the most outstanding first class race teams and their families. We also look forward to recognizing and thanking our officials, race track owners, sponsors and television marketing partners for their professional commitment to excellence, making our first year a tremendous success on the race tracks and on our nation wide television programming.”

Advance banquet tickets are $30 per person and are available by mailing your payment to Must See Racing, 11255 Glen Hill Lane, Holly, MI. 48442. Advance banquet ticket orders must be received by February 12, 2010.

For ticket and banquet information, list of the 2010 MSRXSS final point standings and statistics please visit www.mustseeracing.com

MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES 2011 RULES AND NEW TIRE RULES

December 30, 2010 Holly, MI.

Must See Racing officials have released the series 2011 Rule Book announcing several revised rules, a new B-Main transfer format and a major tire rule change, designed to improve short track racing, racing competition and entertainment for race fans.

Starting in 2011, B Main competitors will no longer get their qualifying time back and will start the feature event behind the feature heat race transferred cars.

A one right rear tire rule for qualifying, heat race and feature has been put in place and is expected to be a significant costs saving, without reducing the high speed down force passing, and wheel to wheel competition of the “Worlds Fastest Short Track Cars”.

MSR president Jim Hanks commented “ The B Main transfer rule really gets down to having a very competitive group of race teams and having hard racing every time our teams are on the track. The new right rear tire rule is designed to help achieve our three simple, however, extremely Important objectives - #1 safety, #2 level competitive playing field and #3 a very substantial costs reduction for the race teams. I fully understand that change always comes with some difficulty, however, we have to get a positive resolution to the costs and quality issue with tires. Everyone in racing has discussed it, analyzed it and quite frankly, non stop complained about it for a very long time. It’s time to come up with an honest, transparent and objective solution, period. We have done extensive research and testing and will do final testing this winter to determine exactly which tire will meet the three critical objectives. I have personally discussed these objectives, goals, testing results and our anticipated direction with our core race teams and the overwhelming majority are completely supportive.”

Visit mustseeracing.com to view the 2011 Rule Book and announcements concerning the Series for the upcoming race season.

SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY & MUST SEE RACING ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

A Michigan university and a Michigan based racing series have teamed up to provide enhanced learning opportunities for students and improved racing experiences for drivers and fans.

Representatives of Saginaw Valley State University and Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series have reached an agreement to combine education and the business of racing. SVSU has an established racing track record, having recorded two top-10 and four top 20 finishes since 2002 in the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Collegiate Design Series, competing against colleges and universities from around the world. Must See Racing operates a race series that expects to have twelve races in 2011 at “short tracks” in the Midwest and beyond. Some 43 million spectators attend short track racing events nationwide each year.

“This is a great opportunity to give our students hands-on experience in the very technical, intense and competitive world of car racing,” said Brooks Byam, SVSU professor of mechanical engineering. “By taking their classroom knowledge and applying it to race conditions, our students will integrate two important areas of learning.”

Under the agreement, SVSU students would provide analytical, data acquisition, and data reporting for high performance parts and equipment used in the racing series that already features another common bond. Kyle Flint, a mechanical engineering major from Litchfield, MI. is regarded as an “up and coming” driver on the circuit.

“This is the best of all worlds,” said Must See Racing president Jim Hanks. “SVSU’s testing and analytical capabilities bring an important and necessary addition to our technical inspection department. Together, we will be able to gain a better understanding of critical competitive components, like tire wear and performance, to improve our sport.”

Must See Racing television will reach more than 100 million U.S. homes in 2011. Watch mustseeracing.com for upcoming information about the Must See Racing Show on RaceFansTV to be filmed at S.V.S.U. with hosts Dave Argabright and Tom Bigelow.

Jason Cox & David Gough Team Up For 25th Annual Chili Bowl with Must See Racing and American Racer

2010 Must See Racing Xtreme Sprints Series rookie of the year Jason Cox and veteran David Gough today announced that they will be competing in the 25th Annual Chili Bowl on January 15, 2011 with Must See Racing and American Racer Tire as sponsors.

“The Chili Bowl is an awesome event and a great racing experience. I have done well there in the past and I look forward to this year with young and talented Jason Cox as a teammate. Both of us will represent the Must See Racing series and American Racer, and we are hoping for good finishes.” stated veteran midget driver David Gough of Loves Park, Illinois.

Jason Cox added “ This is really exciting for me and my family to team up with David and be in the Chili Bowl, a place I’ve wanted to race my whole life. I want to thank Jim Hanks of Must See Racing and American Racer for their support and look forward to being the best competitor and representative of them and our sport as I can possibly be.”

Widely recognized as the holy grail of midget racing, the Chili Bowl has been an open wheel short track institution since 1987. With such open wheel stars as five-time Chili Bowl champ Sammy Swindell on the entry list, it is small wonder why 15,000 spectators pack the Tulsa State Fairgrounds Quick Trip Center. The 25th Annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals takes place on January 15, 2011 at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds Quick Trip Center. The top three finishers from each of the Qualifying Night features will automatically lock into the Saturday night, January 15, Lucas Oil Chili Bowl championship feature, with the balance of Saturday's Lucas Oil championship feature events lined up according to Qualifying Night finishes.

MUST SEE RACING ADDS ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY TO JULY 4th WEEKEND – THE BIOBASED US/MUST SEE RACING NATIONALS

Holly, Mi. – December 22, 2010: The updated 2011 schedule for the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series was released today featuring ten single and multi day events plus the 63rd Annual Pay Less Little 500.

The season-opener will be a Sunday afternoon race held at the famous Salem Speedway on April 10th, presenting the annual “Open Wheel Spectacular”. Last season 29 winged sprints produced a new track record and one the most exciting last lap, last corner crash and pass feature finishes of the season.

The series will then host a Sunday afternoon race on May 15th at Charlie Shaw’s Winchester Speedway for the first of two events at the track in 2011 featuring the “Worlds Fastest Short Track Cars” with the high powered winged sprints. The series will return to Winchester, for a two day speedfest, featuring several open wheel divisions, on Saturday and Sunday August 20th and 21st.

Next on the schedule is an exciting week of open wheel racing from Anderson Speedway starting with winged and non wing open practice on Tuesday 5/24/11, The “Must See Racing 60” the 60 lap winged sprint race on Wednesday night 5/25/11, Little 500 Qualifying on Thursday 5/26/11, Little 500 “Bump Day” on Friday 5/27/11 and, what many call the most entertaining event in all of racing, the 63rd running of the “Pay Less Little 500” on Saturday May 28.

On June 4th, MSRXSS will return to Berlin Raceway to compete at one of the fastest tracks in the midwest and will again have the unigue “Fast Car Slash” featuring the fastest qualifiers battling it out for the best feature event starting spots.

Auto City will feature one of the most competitive and unusual formats in open wheel racing, the Must See Racing “ Twin Twenties” on Saturday June 25. Last season saw this event fill the stands with fans watching last lap, last corner passing as the teams from around the country and Canada fought to get into the feature event.

Dells Raceway Park, one of the finest and most fan friendly racing facilities anywhere, will start a three day racing weekend spectacular on Friday July 1st and Saturday July 2nd with MSRXSS moving to Rockford Speedway on Sunday July 3rd. Each night of racing will award series points and purse payout . Plus, BioBased U.S. and Must See Racing will have a three day holiday weekend separate championship and bonus fund. The BIOBASED U.S./ MUST SEE RACING NATIONALS - featuring the best winged sprint car teams and drivers from around the country and Canada.

This will be the first time the series has appeared at the famous Rockford Speedway . “ We are really looking forward to going to Rockford, they have a first class facility and great fans . This will be the last day of our three day Nationals, the fans are going to see some awesome racing and competition” stated MSR president Jim Hanks.

The next stop at Kalamazoo Speedway on July 16, 2011 has been described as one of the best events in the Midwest at a great open wheel race track. 2010 saw 15 of the 28 MSRXSS cars break the sprint car track record with fast timer Jason Blonde turning a blistering 11.270 Lap establishing the new record. The new Celebrity Charity Challenge will debut at this event, watch mustseeracing.com for upcoming details.

Returning to Salem Speedway for the 52nd running of the Joe James/ Pat O’Connor Memorial is a must see event for open wheel fans featuring the MSRXSS winged sprints and the USAC non winged sprints on the same night, August 6, 2011. Absolutely no hiding here, fans can decide who’s the best oft he best.

The second event of 2011 at the ultra fast high banks of Winchester Speedway will be a two day open wheel extravaganza on Saturday and Sunday August 20th & 21st. Several open wheel divisions are being planned featuring the MSRXSS winged sprints, the fastest cars ever to turn a lap at this historic speed plant. A new and different race format will be announced that will bring wheel to wheel, down force racing and high speed passing right from the first heat race to the feature event. Winchester is one of the country's premier and historic open wheel race tracks and this event will return its place of prominence with great open wheel racing and fan entertainment. Stay tuned for announcements.

Talented and award winning Must See Racing television announcers Rick Benjamin. Tom Bigelow and Dave Argabright will be returning to present the exciting world of Must See Racing to over 100 million cable, DirecTV and Dish Net Work race fans in 2011. Race fans around the world can see the events On RaceFansTV.com.

SALEM SPEEDWAY Sunday April 10

TBA Saturday April 30

WINCHESTER SPEEDWAY Sunday May 15

ANDERSON SPEEDWAY Wed. May 25

ANDERSON SPEEDWAY Saturday May 28
PAY LESS LITTLE 500

BERLIN RACEWAY Saturday June 4

AUTO CITY SPEEDWAY Saturday June 25

DELLS RACEWAY PARK Friday July 1
Saturday July 2
ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY Sunday July 3

KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY Saturday July 16

SALEM SPEEDWAY Saturday August 6
JOE JAMES/PAT O’CONNOR
MEMORIAL

WINCHESTER Saturday August 20
Sunday August 21

TBA Saturday Sept. 3
Sunday Sept. 4

Jack French Joins Must See Racing As Technical Director

HOLLY, Mich. – As the BIOBASED.US/Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series prepares for a busy 2011 season, a legendary figure joins the series as they prepare for competition at a variety of Midwestern venues.

Hall of Fame team owner and mechanic Jack French has been named Technical Director for the series, bringing to the position over four decades of technical experience and success. French, a native and resident of Waynetown, Indiana, has sprint car credentials that date back to 1969 when he began his career as a driver and mechanic.

French has worked with a vast number of racers as a chief mechanic, and his technical knowledge ranks him among the most accomplished people in sprint car racing. His mechanical expertise is exceeded only by the respect and esteem in which he is held within the sprint car community, as he enjoys a stellar reputation as a professional who consistently respects both the sport and his fellow competitors.

“Every organization is known by the people with whom they associate” said MSR president Jim Hanks. “Obviously, being associated with Jack French is an honor and a privilege. He brings tremendous technical knowledge to the table, but even more important is the fact that he is known throughout the sport as a man of impeccable character. He is a straight shooter and he is perfect for that position.”

After years of competition, this will mark the first time French has donned an official’s uniform. “I’m excited about this opportunity,” French said. “It will be different to be on the other side of things, but I’m looking forward to it. I believe in what this series is doing, because they give teams an opportunity to race at some of the premier venues in the Midwest. Plus, I know most of the guys in the pit area, because I’ve worked with them at various times in the past. It’s a solid group of racers that I know from experience are good people.

“As a competitor I have always believed the best situation is when rules are enforced the same for everybody, and that’s how I will operate.”

2011 will mark MSR’s third year of competition, with 12 events on the schedule at some of the Midwest’s most exciting venues. The winged sprint car contingent is known as “the world’s fastest short-track cars,” and will feature a growing list of well-known competitors.

The 2011 season gets underway at Salem Speedway on April 10, and will once again reach nearly 100 million U.S. homes through a tape-delayed television package in partnership with Comcast Sports Networks, DirecTV , Dish NetWork as well as various Internet-based broadcasts. All the events can also be viewed worldwide on RaceFansTV.

For more information visit www.mustseeracing.com

Engine Pro Partners with Must See Racing for the Xtreme Sprint Series

Engine Pro, a leading supplier of quality engine parts, has become a marketing and performance partner with Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series for 2011.

Jim Hanks of Must See Racing says, “Engine Pro shares our passion and support for short track racing. They are a great asset for our teams on the race track and a major supporter of the MSRXSS television programming which takes the “Worlds Fastest Short Track Cars” into the homes of race fans world wide.”

Engine Pro president Don Weber says, "We decided to get involved with Must See Racing because we believe it represents the future of automobile racing in America. The competition that MSRXSS presents is exciting, professional and accessible, whether you're a die-hard race fan or a more casual enthusiast.” Weber says that the series is exactly the type of venue that Engine Pro likes to participate in because the group makes and distributes engine parts for every vehicle from the family mini-van to ultra performance racing cars. “MSRXSS helps us communicate our message to our current and potential customers as well as supporting racing at the grass roots level." says Weber.

Along with Engine Pro, several of the engine parts group's key suppliers are also participating in MSRXSS programs in 2011, including Dart Machinery, Hastings Manufacturing, JE Pistons, Mahle Clevite, Melling Engine Parts and Oliver Connecting Rods.

Visit mustseeracing.com for news about new race teams, like Davey Hamilton Racing, Australian driver Andrew Hagan, the soon to be released 2011 MSRXSS schedule with some new and exciting events and the upcoming Must See Racing Show showcasing the drivers, teams and race tracks on RaceFansTV.

MUST SEE RACING AGAIN NAMED THE OFFICIAL SANCTIONING BODY FOR 63rd PAY LESS LITTLE 500

ANDERSON, Ind. (November 24, 2010) – Anderson Speedway officials announced today that Must See Racing has again been named the Official Sanctioning Organization for the 63rd Pay Less Little 500 to be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

"We are excited to have Must See Racing on board again for this great event" said Rick Dawson, President of Anderson Speedway. "This association will continue to bring more exposure and prestige to what many consider to be the nation's best asphalt sprint car event. Last year we had 48 sprint cars and was the fastest field in the history of the Pay Less Little 500."

Must See Racing and the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series are organizations founded and managed by Jim Hanks, with headquarters in Holly, MI. Founded in 2007, Must See Racing has been involved in the production and broadcasts of sprint car events, both winged and non-winged over the past three years, including the 2009 and 2010 Pay Less Little 500’s. These tape delayed broadcasts have been available to over 90 million households across the United States and millions more across the world.

"We are very proud of our relationship with Anderson Speedway and the opportunity to associate our name with the most prestigious sprint car race in the country" said Jim Hanks, President of Must See Racing. "We intend to enhance the excitement of this event and assist the Speedway in continuing the rich tradition and professionalism of this race."

As in the past, officiating the race will continue to be under Anderson Speedway control. The format of the Pay Less Little 500 is unique to Sprint Car racing. The starting grid is comprised of thirty-three cars in 11 rows of three, charging to the green flag. Two mandatory pits stops are required during the challenging 500-lap event. Billed as the most entertaining event in auto racing, fans will be filled with anticipation in the most exciting start to a racing event.

Pay Less Little 500 week will be similar to the 2010 schedule with a 60 lap Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series winged sprint race on Wednesday night, May 25. There will again be two days of qualifying on Thursday and Friday for the 63rd running of the Pay Less Little 500 on Saturday, May 28th. Many of the nations top drivers have already committed to participate in the event.

"The event promotion and our top quality television production, with announcers Rick Benjamin ,Tom Bigelow and Dave Argabright , will be what race fans have viewed on our television programming in the past, first class wheel to wheel excitement." says Jim Hanks. "In addition to the Pay Less Little 500 we will also televise the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series Event on May 26th at Anderson Speedway plus 10-12 additional MSRXSS events through out the 2011 racing season."

More information will be forthcoming and available at both www.andersonspeedway.com and mustseeracing.com. - www.andersonspeedway.com -

ANDREW HAGEN ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2011 SEASON

Waterford, Michigan – November 13th, 2010 – Australian driver Andrew Hagen is pleased to announce that in 2011 he will be teaming up with car owners Don and Suellen Wilshe in the BioBased.us #27s Winged Sprint Car where he will be chasing the season long championship in the quickly growing Must See Racing Extreme Sprint Series (MSRXSS). Don and Suellen Wilshe have fielded sprint cars under the Wilshe Motorsports banner all over the USA, from 410ci pavement cars to 360ci American Sprint Car Series dirt cars, as well as 410ci dirt sprint cars and in 2010 achieved great success with driver Jason Blonde. Hagen will be competing in the full MSRXSS championship and will also look to expand his racing efforts to include additional races in the 2011 season, with the possibility of making his first ever appearance on dirt. The MSRXSS is the perfect place for Hagen to continue growing his career, and for Wilshe Motorsports and BioBased.us to showcase their team and products. With 10 of the events to be broadcast on cable television, as well as 24/7 on-demand broadcasting over the internet, the series attracts 16million viewers annually. Officially the ‘World’s Fastest Short Track Cars’, it’s not hard to see why drivers and fans alike come from all over to witness the spectacle of 20 plus winged sprint cars doing battle at over 150mph on some of the most famous tracks across the USA. In addition to supporting Wilshe Motorsports, BioBased.us is also the title sponsor to the MSRXSS. They are manufacturers of 100% environmentally friendly bio-degradable cleaning products, as well as leaders in the agricultural field, with breakthrough products that are revolutionizing the industry and eliminating the need for harmful pesticides and other chemicals. For more information please visit www.biobased.us. Don Wilshe Team Owner “We are very happy that BioBased USA has agreed to have Andrew Hagen as he the driver for the #27s sprint car next season. The car will be powered by our Gaerte 410 engine and will have a Dave Steele Diablo chassis. We will once again have Jason Blond in our primary #9x car so we definitely have a strong team for next year. Andrew has an impressive background from Karting to Formula Fords to Super Late Models and we are excited for him to become a part of our team in 2011 and look forward to competing for a championship with both of our cars, while carrying the BioBased.us logo.”

Andrew Hagen Driver, #27s MSRXSS car “I am so excited about this announcement. I was fortunate enough to race in the last two winged sprint car events of 2010, and I was hooked straight away, the cars are phenomenal. It took many people’s involvement to get to this stage where I can make this announcement today and I can’t thank them all enough. Don and Suellen run the best equipment, and I’m looking forward to working with driver Jason Blonde and crew chief Bill Warner to make sure we have as much success as possible as a team. I feel very welcomed by everybody at Wilshe Motorsports, and Jim Hanks from the MSRXSS and can’t wait to get stuck in next season!”

Jim Hanks President of MSRXSS “The addition of Andrew Hagan to the very strong Must See Racing team of Wilshe Motor Sports is great news. Adding a driver from Australia to our lineup is exciting and evidence that Must See Racing is working for all of our partners. Andrew is joining a top shelf competitive race team with first class equipment, a talented driver in Jason Blonde, and a crew chief and crew that are second to none. Every one of them is a great representative of our sport. I think Andrew will be a perfect fit and addition to Don and Suellen Wilshe’s BioBasedUS race team.” For more information please visit: www.andrew-hagen.com www.biobased-racing.us www.biobased.us www.mustseeracing.com For last minute updates please follow us on http://twitter.com/andrewjhagen

DAVEY HAMILTON RACING TO COMPETE IN MUST SEE RACING XTREME SPRINT SERIES IN 2011

Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series and Davey Hamilton announced today that Davey Hamilton Racing will campaign two winged sprint cars in the series 2011 events. The Hamilton Racing primary car will be piloted by Mike Larrison of Coatesville, Indiana with the second car driven by Davey at selected MSRXSS events.

Larrison competed with the series in 2010 taking a very popular feature win at the high banked, ultra fast Slinger Speedway in Slinger, Wisconsin just outside of Milwaukee.

TruFuel 50 and Calumet Specialty Products Partners will be the teams primary sponsor. TruFuel and Calumet have been a big supporter of short track racing, the series and the Must See Racing national television programming with announcers Rick Benjamin, Tom Bigelow and Dave Argabright.

“I am really pleased and excited that a new team of this caliber will be competing in our series next year. From top to bottom they have assembled an absolute top shelf group of team players with Davey, Trufuel and Mike. I expect they will be extremely competitive and I know they are great representatives of our sport. The addition of this team to the other first class race teams in our series affirms our program is working for us, the teams and all our marketing partners in the business of racing. This will give fans a chance to see an Indy car star competing in the fastest short track cars in the world against the current Must See teams, who arguably are the most competitive and best in racing. This is gonna be fun” said Must See Racing president Jim Hanks.

Davey Hamilton added “I am excited for Davey Hamilton Racing to take part in the 2011 MSRXSS events. I have been a car owner and participant in all forms of racing and still race in select Indycar and short track races as a driver and currently own a car in the Firestone Indy Lights Series. I am really excited about the opportunity to work with Mike Larrison, TruFuel 50 AND Calumet Specialty Products and hope to bring success on and off the track.”

For information on the BioBased US Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series please visit mustseeracing.com

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