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2008 Accomplishments for the F.A.S.T. Racing Team
Josh Davis' accomplishments in the SC # 96 below for 2008
(Jon Martinez took over the driving duties effective the June 7th 2008 event)
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 1 1 1
3/01/08 1 1 1
3/15/08 2 6 1
3/22/08 1 1 1
4/05/08 1 1 1
4/19/08 1 1 1
4/26/08 1 1 1
5/03/08 1 1 1
(Jon Martinez took over the driving duties effective the June 7th 2008 event)
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 1 1 1
3/01/08 1 1 1
3/15/08 2 6 1
3/22/08 1 1 1
4/05/08 1 1 1
4/19/08 1 1 1
4/26/08 1 1 1
5/03/08 1 1 1
LEFT: Congrats to Joshua Davis,
driver of the Sport Compact # 96,
on his first main even win of the
2008 season on February 23,2008
at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: A.J. Davis (Crew
Chief of FS 96 and D.O.O of
F.A.S.T. Racing), Joshua Davis
(driver of SC 96 & AJ's youngest
son), and James (Crew Chief of SC
96).
driver of the Sport Compact # 96,
on his first main even win of the
2008 season on February 23,2008
at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: A.J. Davis (Crew
Chief of FS 96 and D.O.O of
F.A.S.T. Racing), Joshua Davis
(driver of SC 96 & AJ's youngest
son), and James (Crew Chief of SC
96).
blown head gasket the last race, Joshua Davis,
LEFT: Back in victory lane! After experiencing a
victory lane in dominating fashion. Josh went on to
win in both the heat race and main event and
picked-up his third main even win on March 22,
2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96
and D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing),Joshua Davis (driver
of SC 96), James (Crew Chief of SC 96), Jon
Martinez (driver of SC 66), Brian Bertie (tire
extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), and Loren
"Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96).
LEFT: Back in victory lane! After experiencing a
victory lane in dominating fashion. Josh went on to
win in both the heat race and main event and
picked-up his third main even win on March 22,
2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96
and D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing),Joshua Davis (driver
of SC 96), James (Crew Chief of SC 96), Jon
Martinez (driver of SC 66), Brian Bertie (tire
extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), and Loren
"Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96).
LEFT: Back -To - Back again! Josh captures his fourth main
even win, in his Sport Compact # 96, on April 5, 2008 at
Tucson Raceway Park. Josh edged out his fellow competitors,
Cindy, Rick, and Jon in the 15 lap main event.
From left to right: Tom Mikla (driver of FS 95), A.J. Davis (Crew
Chief of FS 96 and D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing), James (Crew
Chief of SC 96), Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97), Jon Martinez
(driver of SC 66), Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96),
Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), Cindy
Martinez (driver of SC 69), and of course in front of the truck,
Joshua Davis (driver of SC 96), .
even win, in his Sport Compact # 96, on April 5, 2008 at
Tucson Raceway Park. Josh edged out his fellow competitors,
Cindy, Rick, and Jon in the 15 lap main event.
From left to right: Tom Mikla (driver of FS 95), A.J. Davis (Crew
Chief of FS 96 and D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing), James (Crew
Chief of SC 96), Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97), Jon Martinez
(driver of SC 66), Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96),
Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), Cindy
Martinez (driver of SC 69), and of course in front of the truck,
Joshua Davis (driver of SC 96), .
ABOVE: Jon captures his first main even win of the year,
in his Sport Compact # 96, on June 7, 2008 at Tucson
Raceway Park. Jon edged out fellow team mates Troy in
the Sport Compact #66, and Tiffany Hayes, driver of Sport
Compact #69.
in his Sport Compact # 96, on June 7, 2008 at Tucson
Raceway Park. Jon edged out fellow team mates Troy in
the Sport Compact #66, and Tiffany Hayes, driver of Sport
Compact #69.
LEFT: Josh captures his fifth main even win of the
year and makes it three in a row, in his Sport Compact
# 96, on April 4, 2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96 and
D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing),James (Crew Chief of SC
96), Jon Martinez (driver of SC 66), Tom Mikla (driver
of FS 95), Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T.
Racing), Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96), and
of course in front of the truck, Joshua Davis (driver of
SC 96).
year and makes it three in a row, in his Sport Compact
# 96, on April 4, 2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96 and
D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing),James (Crew Chief of SC
96), Jon Martinez (driver of SC 66), Tom Mikla (driver
of FS 95), Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T.
Racing), Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96), and
of course in front of the truck, Joshua Davis (driver of
SC 96).
LEFT: Josh captures his sixth main even
win of the year and makes it four in a row, in
his Sport Compact # 96, on April 26, 2008
at Tucson Raceway Park. Josh edged out
fellow team mates and family members
Cindy Martinez, driver of Sport Compact #
69, and Jon Martinez in his Sport Compact
#66. Karen Heyse, driver of Sport Compact
# 67 would experience mechanical
problems and exit the track early in the
event.
win of the year and makes it four in a row, in
his Sport Compact # 96, on April 26, 2008
at Tucson Raceway Park. Josh edged out
fellow team mates and family members
Cindy Martinez, driver of Sport Compact #
69, and Jon Martinez in his Sport Compact
#66. Karen Heyse, driver of Sport Compact
# 67 would experience mechanical
problems and exit the track early in the
event.
ABOVE: Josh captures his seventh and last main even win of the year and makes it five in a row, in his Sport Compact # 96, on May 3, 2008 at Tucson Raceway Park. Josh edged out fellow team mates and family
members Jon Martinez in his Sport Compact #66, and Cindy Martinez, driver of Sport Compact #69. David "Boz" Bosley, driver of Sport Compact # 41, faught all night with mechanical problems and would finish the
main event in fourth place. Josh departed the team shortly after this win to take care of personal affairs. It was a blast while it lasted!
From left to right: Tom Mikla (driver of FS 95), A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96 and D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing), Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), Jon Martinez (driver of SC 66), Loren "Sheff"
Sheffield (driver of FS 96), Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97), and of course in front of the truck, Joshua Davis (driver of SC 96).
members Jon Martinez in his Sport Compact #66, and Cindy Martinez, driver of Sport Compact #69. David "Boz" Bosley, driver of Sport Compact # 41, faught all night with mechanical problems and would finish the
main event in fourth place. Josh departed the team shortly after this win to take care of personal affairs. It was a blast while it lasted!
From left to right: Tom Mikla (driver of FS 95), A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96 and D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing), Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), Jon Martinez (driver of SC 66), Loren "Sheff"
Sheffield (driver of FS 96), Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97), and of course in front of the truck, Joshua Davis (driver of SC 96).
Cindy Martinez accomplishments in the SC # 69 below for 2008
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 - - -
3/01/08 3 2 4
3/15/08 4 3 4
3/22/08 4 3 4
4/05/08 3 2 3
4/19/08 2 3 3
4/26/08 3 2 3
5/03/08 2 3 3
5/17/08 - - 3
6/07/08 - - 3
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 - - -
3/01/08 3 2 4
3/15/08 4 3 4
3/22/08 4 3 4
4/05/08 3 2 3
4/19/08 2 3 3
4/26/08 3 2 3
5/03/08 2 3 3
5/17/08 - - 3
6/07/08 - - 3
Cindy is married to Jon (driver of SC 66 / 96) who is
the second to youngest of Sally and AJ'sthe second
to youngest of Sally and AJ's
the second to youngest of Sally and AJ'sthe second
to youngest of Sally and AJ's
ABOVE: The before photo of the Mini Stock/Sport Compact #
69. The car was formally driven by David "Boz" Bosley.
Purchased by F.A.S.T. Racing on February 20, 2006. The "Mini"
was driven to fifth place finish's in the 2006 and 2007 TRP
championship points by Leo Bernier.
69. The car was formally driven by David "Boz" Bosley.
Purchased by F.A.S.T. Racing on February 20, 2006. The "Mini"
was driven to fifth place finish's in the 2006 and 2007 TRP
championship points by Leo Bernier.
Jon Martinez
2008 Sport Compact Champion & Rookie of the Year
Tucson, Raceway Park, Tucson, AZ
Jon Martinez accomplishments in the SC # 66 & 96 below for 2008
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 3 3 3
3/01/08 2 3 3
3/15/08 4 4 2
3/22/08 5 2 2
4/05/08 4 4 2
4/19/08 3 2 2
4/26/08 2 3 2
5/03/08 3 2 2
5/17/08 - - 2
6/07/08 3 1 2
2008 Sport Compact Champion & Rookie of the Year
Tucson, Raceway Park, Tucson, AZ
Jon Martinez accomplishments in the SC # 66 & 96 below for 2008
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 3 3 3
3/01/08 2 3 3
3/15/08 4 4 2
3/22/08 5 2 2
4/05/08 4 4 2
4/19/08 3 2 2
4/26/08 2 3 2
5/03/08 3 2 2
5/17/08 - - 2
6/07/08 3 1 2
ABOVE: Jon started the 2008 racing season
wheeling the # 66 Ford Pinto Sport Compact in the
first nine (9) events. He took over the driving duties of
# 96 Toyota Pick-up on June 7, 2008.
wheeling the # 66 Ford Pinto Sport Compact in the
first nine (9) events. He took over the driving duties of
# 96 Toyota Pick-up on June 7, 2008.
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LEFT: Congrats to Joshua Davis, driver of the Sport
Compact # 96, on his second main even win of the 2008
season on March 3, 2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96 and
D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing), Joshua Davis (driver of SC 96),
Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96), Tom Mikla (driver
of FS 95), James (Crew Chief of SC 96), Jon Martinez
(driver of SC 66), Cindy Martinez (hidding behind Jon)
(driver of SC 69), Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for
F.A.S.T. Racing), Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97), and Toby
Olds.
Compact # 96, on his second main even win of the 2008
season on March 3, 2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96 and
D.O.O of F.A.S.T. Racing), Joshua Davis (driver of SC 96),
Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96), Tom Mikla (driver
of FS 95), James (Crew Chief of SC 96), Jon Martinez
(driver of SC 66), Cindy Martinez (hidding behind Jon)
(driver of SC 69), Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for
F.A.S.T. Racing), Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97), and Toby
Olds.
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Leo Bernier accomplishments in the FS # 97 below for 2008
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 7 7 7
3/01/08 4 4 4
3/15/08 5 4 4
3/22/08 6 7 4
4/05/08 7 6 4
4/19/08 4 5 4
4/26/08 - - 4
5/03/08 6 6 4
5/17/08 4 - 4
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 7 7 7
3/01/08 4 4 4
3/15/08 5 4 4
3/22/08 6 7 4
4/05/08 7 6 4
4/19/08 4 5 4
4/26/08 - - 4
5/03/08 6 6 4
5/17/08 4 - 4
LEFT: “Rookie” Leo
Bernier in his # 97 ride be
competed in the Factory
Stock Division during the
2008 season at Tucson
Raceway Park. Leo has
been a long time
contributor to F.A.S.T.
Racing and had previously
competed in the Mini
Stock Division driving the #
69 during the 2006 and
2007 season.
Bernier in his # 97 ride be
competed in the Factory
Stock Division during the
2008 season at Tucson
Raceway Park. Leo has
been a long time
contributor to F.A.S.T.
Racing and had previously
competed in the Mini
Stock Division driving the #
69 during the 2006 and
2007 season.
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Tom Mikla accomplishments in the FS # 95 below for 2008
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 1 1 1
3/01/08 1 2 1
3/15/08 1 1 1
3/22/08 1 1 1
4/05/08 - - 2
4/19/08 2 1 2
4/26/08 1 1 2
5/03/08 1 1 2
5/17/08 - - 3
6/07/08 1 2 2
6/28/08 - - 3
7/05/08 - 8 3
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 1 1 1
3/01/08 1 2 1
3/15/08 1 1 1
3/22/08 1 1 1
4/05/08 - - 2
4/19/08 2 1 2
4/26/08 1 1 2
5/03/08 1 1 2
5/17/08 - - 3
6/07/08 1 2 2
6/28/08 - - 3
7/05/08 - 8 3
ABOVE: Pulling off the three-peat. Congrats to Tom Mikla, driver of
the Factory Stock # 95, on his sixth main event win on May 3,2008
at Tucson Raceway Park.
the Factory Stock # 95, on his sixth main event win on May 3,2008
at Tucson Raceway Park.
ABOVE: Congrats to Tom Mikla, driver of the Factory Stock #
95, on his fourth main even win on March 19,2008 at Tucson
Raceway Park.
95, on his fourth main even win on March 19,2008 at Tucson
Raceway Park.
ABOVE: Back-To-Back wins. Congrats to Tom
Mikla, driver of the Factory Stock # 95, on his third
main even win on March 22, 2008 at Tucson
Raceway Park.
Mikla, driver of the Factory Stock # 95, on his third
main even win on March 22, 2008 at Tucson
Raceway Park.
ABOVE: Congrats to Tom Mikla, driver of the
Factory Stock # 95, on his second main even win
on March 15,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
Factory Stock # 95, on his second main even win
on March 15,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
LEFT: Congrats to Tom Mikla, driver of the
Factory Stock # 95, on his first main even win on
February 23,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver
of FS 96), Daren Miller (Crew Chief of FS 95), A.J.
Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96 and D.O.O of F.A.S.T.
Racing), Tom Mikla (driver of FS 95), Brian Bertie
(tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), Leo
Bernier (driver of FS 97), and Toby Olds (driver of
the dirt K-2).
Factory Stock # 95, on his first main even win on
February 23,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver
of FS 96), Daren Miller (Crew Chief of FS 95), A.J.
Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96 and D.O.O of F.A.S.T.
Racing), Tom Mikla (driver of FS 95), Brian Bertie
(tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), Leo
Bernier (driver of FS 97), and Toby Olds (driver of
the dirt K-2).
As fast as the season started, it was over with the final race being held on July 5,
2008.
Congrats to the 2008 drivers, supported by F.A.S.T. Racing, on their
accomplishments:
* Loren "Sheff" Sheffield returned for his third year piloting the Factory Stock # 96.
He collected four (4) main event wins on his way to capturing the 2008 TRP Factory
Stock Championship. Job well done Sheff!
* Leo Bernier moved up from the Mini Stocks (where he had competed the last two
years) to his new ride, Factory Stock # 97. He competed in 10 of the 12 events and
finished in fifth place in the overall 2008 TRP Factory Stock Points.
* Tom Mikla, 2007 TRP Factory Stock Champion, returned wheeling his fan favorite #
95 Factory Stock. He collected seven (7) main event wins while competing in 9 of the
12 events and finished third in the overall 2008 TRP Factory Stock Points.
* Jon Martinez, Cindy's husband and AJ's step-son, started out the first 8 racing
events piloting # 66 Sport Compact Ford Pinto. He then took over the driving duties
of the Sport Compact # 96 Toyota Pick-up in the last two events were he scored his
first main event win on June 7, 2008. Jon went on to capturing the 2008 TRP Sport
Compact Championship and earning the Rookie of the Year honors. Congrats Jon,
Mom & Dad are proud of you!
* Cindy Martinez, Jon's wife and Josh's sister-in-law, wheeled the # 69 Sport Compact
Ford Pinto. She competed in 7 of the 11 events and finished in third place in the
overall 2008 TRP Sports Compact Points.
* Joshua Davis, AJ's son, started out the year running the # 96 Sport Compact
Toyota Pick-up running the first 8 events of the season. Josh racked up an amazing
seven (7) main event wins and finished second in the overall 2008 TRP Sport
Compact Points. Although Josh could not finish out the season, it was still a blast!
* New to the FAST Racing stable in 2008 is the NASCAR West Coast Pro Trucks
Series. To date, Tom Mikla has run the # 96 in three events with one more
scheduled for November 2008. It is FAST Racing's intention to run the series full
time next year.
* Lets not forget the dirt program. Toby Olds, in his popular pink K-2 car, still intends
to run the the 2009 season at USA Raceway.
2008.
Congrats to the 2008 drivers, supported by F.A.S.T. Racing, on their
accomplishments:
* Loren "Sheff" Sheffield returned for his third year piloting the Factory Stock # 96.
He collected four (4) main event wins on his way to capturing the 2008 TRP Factory
Stock Championship. Job well done Sheff!
* Leo Bernier moved up from the Mini Stocks (where he had competed the last two
years) to his new ride, Factory Stock # 97. He competed in 10 of the 12 events and
finished in fifth place in the overall 2008 TRP Factory Stock Points.
* Tom Mikla, 2007 TRP Factory Stock Champion, returned wheeling his fan favorite #
95 Factory Stock. He collected seven (7) main event wins while competing in 9 of the
12 events and finished third in the overall 2008 TRP Factory Stock Points.
* Jon Martinez, Cindy's husband and AJ's step-son, started out the first 8 racing
events piloting # 66 Sport Compact Ford Pinto. He then took over the driving duties
of the Sport Compact # 96 Toyota Pick-up in the last two events were he scored his
first main event win on June 7, 2008. Jon went on to capturing the 2008 TRP Sport
Compact Championship and earning the Rookie of the Year honors. Congrats Jon,
Mom & Dad are proud of you!
* Cindy Martinez, Jon's wife and Josh's sister-in-law, wheeled the # 69 Sport Compact
Ford Pinto. She competed in 7 of the 11 events and finished in third place in the
overall 2008 TRP Sports Compact Points.
* Joshua Davis, AJ's son, started out the year running the # 96 Sport Compact
Toyota Pick-up running the first 8 events of the season. Josh racked up an amazing
seven (7) main event wins and finished second in the overall 2008 TRP Sport
Compact Points. Although Josh could not finish out the season, it was still a blast!
* New to the FAST Racing stable in 2008 is the NASCAR West Coast Pro Trucks
Series. To date, Tom Mikla has run the # 96 in three events with one more
scheduled for November 2008. It is FAST Racing's intention to run the series full
time next year.
* Lets not forget the dirt program. Toby Olds, in his popular pink K-2 car, still intends
to run the the 2009 season at USA Raceway.
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Loren "Sheff" Sheffield
2008 Factory Stock Champion
Tucson Raceway Park, Tucson, AZ
Loren "Sheff" Sheffield accomplishments in the FS # 96 below for 2008
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 2 4 3
3/01/08 2 1 2
3/15/08 2 2 2
3/22/08 2 2 2
4/05/08 2 2 1
4/19/08 1 6 1
4/26/08 2 2 1
5/03/08 3 2 1
5/17/08 3 1 1
6/07/08 2 1 1
6/28/08 1 1 1
7/05/08 - 2 1
2008 Factory Stock Champion
Tucson Raceway Park, Tucson, AZ
Loren "Sheff" Sheffield accomplishments in the FS # 96 below for 2008
DATE Heat Race Finish Main Event Finish Points Position
2/23/08 2 4 3
3/01/08 2 1 2
3/15/08 2 2 2
3/22/08 2 2 2
4/05/08 2 2 1
4/19/08 1 6 1
4/26/08 2 2 1
5/03/08 3 2 1
5/17/08 3 1 1
6/07/08 2 1 1
6/28/08 1 1 1
7/05/08 - 2 1
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LEFT: Congrats to Loren "Sheff"
Sheffield, driver of Factory Stock # 96, on
picking up his third main event win on
June 7,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
(sorry for the small pic, we had a minor
electrical problem after the main event and
could not get it over to victory circle to take
pics)
Sheffield, driver of Factory Stock # 96, on
picking up his third main event win on
June 7,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
(sorry for the small pic, we had a minor
electrical problem after the main event and
could not get it over to victory circle to take
pics)
Left: Congrats to Loren "Sheff" Sheffield, driver of the
Factory Stock # 96, on his second main even win of the
2008 season on May 17,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for
F.A.S.T. Racing) and Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97). In front
of the car with the hardware, Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver
of FS 96).
Factory Stock # 96, on his second main even win of the
2008 season on May 17,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: Brian Bertie (tire extraordinaire for
F.A.S.T. Racing) and Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97). In front
of the car with the hardware, Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver
of FS 96).
Left: Congrats to Loren "Sheff" Sheffield, driver of the Factory Stock # 96, on his first
main even win of the 2008 season on March 1,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: Ken "Cowboy" Hunt (driver of FS 3), A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96
and D.O.O. of F.A.S.T. Racing),Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96), James (Crew
Chief of SC 96), Tom Mikla (driver of FS 95), Jon Martinez (driver of SC 66), Brian
Bertie (tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97), and Toby
Olds (driver of the dirt K-2).
main even win of the 2008 season on March 1,2008 at Tucson Raceway Park.
From left to right: Ken "Cowboy" Hunt (driver of FS 3), A.J. Davis (Crew Chief of FS 96
and D.O.O. of F.A.S.T. Racing),Loren "Sheff" Sheffield (driver of FS 96), James (Crew
Chief of SC 96), Tom Mikla (driver of FS 95), Jon Martinez (driver of SC 66), Brian
Bertie (tire extraordinaire for F.A.S.T. Racing), Leo Bernier (driver of FS 97), and Toby
Olds (driver of the dirt K-2).
Below: An article from The Herald, Sierra Vista, AZ, written by Kristi O’Brien
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008 - 06:22:47 am MST
Teammates’ front-row battle keeps TRP fans on their feet
TUCSON — F.A.S.T. Racing teammates Loren “Sheff” Sheffield of
Tucson and Tom Mikla of Gilbert stole the show Saturday at Tucson Raceway Park with a door to door battle for the lead in the Factory Stock main event.
The scheduled 50-lap feature race was shortened to 20 after only four drivers showed up to compete.
Loren “Sheff” Sheffield of Tucson gets out of his car after
winning the Factory Stock main event Saturday at Tucson
Raceway Park. Sheffield and defending Factory Stock
Champion Tom Mikla of Gilbert raced door to door until the
final lap, when the two hit resulting in flat tires on both cars.
Sheffield still managed to finish first and Mikla second.
(Kristi O’Brien-Herald/Review)
The low car count was no indication of the action-packed race
that was about to take place.
Sheffield took the early lead with Mikla, the defending Factory Stock champion, close behind.
The teammates raced door to door lap after lap with both doing their best not to touch the other.
On lap 18, Mikla came sliding out of turn four but the drivers maintained control of their vehicles to avoid contact.
Both hungry for the win, what seemed to be inevitable occurred on the 19th lap when the drivers hit resulting in a left side flat for Sheffield’s No. 96 and a right side flat on
Mikla’s No. 95 “Lightning McQueen” ride.
With a full lap to go, both cars hobbled their way to the finish line with Sheffield taking the win and Mikla taking second.
Ken Hunt finished third and Leo Bernier rounded out the field in fourth.
Joe Paladenic of Hereford had some kinks to work out after finishing fifth in the first Late Model heat race.
With Rick Butler of Tucson on the pole, Paladenic started third in the main event. The 63-team appeared to have made the right adjustments when on the first lap,
Paladenic took second from Duane Hunt Jr. of Tucson and headed to the inside line in an attempt to take the lead from Butler.
After making numerous attempts to take the top spot, Paladenic tucked back behind Butler on the ninth lap.
With 11 laps completed, Paladenic took another shot at the lead making it stick on the 12th lap.
The first caution came on lap 13 when Mike Egurola of Tucson spun in turn four. All avoided the spun car and racing got back under way with Paladenic in the lead, Butler
in second and Scott Rueschenberg of Mesa in third.
On the restart Rueschenberg took second, but Paladenic had opened up a three-carlength lead.
On lap 17, Rueschenberg was closing the gap on Paladenic, and by lap 21 he was on the Hereford driver’s rear bumper.
Paladenic was able to hold off the No. 25 until lap 30 when Rueschenberg took over the lead passing on the inside. Paladenic held on to second.
“I wasn’t happy with the handling of the car in the heat race. When it came to the main event, it was pure determination,” Paladenic said on Monday. He added that the
team was unsure of which adjustment to make to the Monte Carlo so he adjusted his driving.
Brian O’Brien of Hereford was one of two Modified drivers on the track Saturday. O’Brien also was experiencing handling problems on the No. 63 during the heat race. He
finished second.
After making a few adjustments, O’Brien started the main event in the pole position. Chris Stress of Tucson took the early lead from O’Brien, who settled in second for the
duration of the race.
In other main event racing, Joshua Davis dominated the Sports Compact main event for back to back wins.
Suave Brachowski was the winner in the INEX Legend main and Michael “Spike” Cionni took the checkered flag for the INEX Bandolero division.
Racing resumes on March 15 with the NASCAR Late Models, Factory Stocks, Sports Compacts, Bombers and Bomber Lites.
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008 - 06:22:47 am MST
Teammates’ front-row battle keeps TRP fans on their feet
TUCSON — F.A.S.T. Racing teammates Loren “Sheff” Sheffield of
Tucson and Tom Mikla of Gilbert stole the show Saturday at Tucson Raceway Park with a door to door battle for the lead in the Factory Stock main event.
The scheduled 50-lap feature race was shortened to 20 after only four drivers showed up to compete.
Loren “Sheff” Sheffield of Tucson gets out of his car after
winning the Factory Stock main event Saturday at Tucson
Raceway Park. Sheffield and defending Factory Stock
Champion Tom Mikla of Gilbert raced door to door until the
final lap, when the two hit resulting in flat tires on both cars.
Sheffield still managed to finish first and Mikla second.
(Kristi O’Brien-Herald/Review)
The low car count was no indication of the action-packed race
that was about to take place.
Sheffield took the early lead with Mikla, the defending Factory Stock champion, close behind.
The teammates raced door to door lap after lap with both doing their best not to touch the other.
On lap 18, Mikla came sliding out of turn four but the drivers maintained control of their vehicles to avoid contact.
Both hungry for the win, what seemed to be inevitable occurred on the 19th lap when the drivers hit resulting in a left side flat for Sheffield’s No. 96 and a right side flat on
Mikla’s No. 95 “Lightning McQueen” ride.
With a full lap to go, both cars hobbled their way to the finish line with Sheffield taking the win and Mikla taking second.
Ken Hunt finished third and Leo Bernier rounded out the field in fourth.
Joe Paladenic of Hereford had some kinks to work out after finishing fifth in the first Late Model heat race.
With Rick Butler of Tucson on the pole, Paladenic started third in the main event. The 63-team appeared to have made the right adjustments when on the first lap,
Paladenic took second from Duane Hunt Jr. of Tucson and headed to the inside line in an attempt to take the lead from Butler.
After making numerous attempts to take the top spot, Paladenic tucked back behind Butler on the ninth lap.
With 11 laps completed, Paladenic took another shot at the lead making it stick on the 12th lap.
The first caution came on lap 13 when Mike Egurola of Tucson spun in turn four. All avoided the spun car and racing got back under way with Paladenic in the lead, Butler
in second and Scott Rueschenberg of Mesa in third.
On the restart Rueschenberg took second, but Paladenic had opened up a three-carlength lead.
On lap 17, Rueschenberg was closing the gap on Paladenic, and by lap 21 he was on the Hereford driver’s rear bumper.
Paladenic was able to hold off the No. 25 until lap 30 when Rueschenberg took over the lead passing on the inside. Paladenic held on to second.
“I wasn’t happy with the handling of the car in the heat race. When it came to the main event, it was pure determination,” Paladenic said on Monday. He added that the
team was unsure of which adjustment to make to the Monte Carlo so he adjusted his driving.
Brian O’Brien of Hereford was one of two Modified drivers on the track Saturday. O’Brien also was experiencing handling problems on the No. 63 during the heat race. He
finished second.
After making a few adjustments, O’Brien started the main event in the pole position. Chris Stress of Tucson took the early lead from O’Brien, who settled in second for the
duration of the race.
In other main event racing, Joshua Davis dominated the Sports Compact main event for back to back wins.
Suave Brachowski was the winner in the INEX Legend main and Michael “Spike” Cionni took the checkered flag for the INEX Bandolero division.
Racing resumes on March 15 with the NASCAR Late Models, Factory Stocks, Sports Compacts, Bombers and Bomber Lites.
