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Christy Hudson
ALEXANDRIA, Ark. (February 15) - 14 Year old, Canton, Texas driver, Baron Herndon, #26 Dirt Late Model joins AMP Series.
Drivers, fans and Track Promoters can expect to see "Rookie driver" Baron Herndon in the Black and Red #26 Stinger powered by Herndon Racing, during 2008.
Baron Herndon of Canton, Texas competed in his first Dirt Late Model event during 2007 under the AMP Series banner at Central Arkansas Speedway. Staying focused on his school, working during the week, working on racecars and trailers during the evening, helps him set new goals for his weekends this season.
It's everything in life my Mother and Father taught me, concentration, and focus and always do your best in everything you do stated and keep God In your heart stated #14 year old Herndon.
He will use the knowledge his parents raised him with, to take charge at the Rookie position. Racing is part of my life now. ' I have to do it, to learn it' and learning is watching, listening and being self motivated.
The first night in a Dirt Late Model was a experience that hooked him into the competitiveness' of the sport. Racing with the drivers on the AMP Series just one night, give sight to how competitive you have to be in order to finish.' They have some strong runners on AMP' and I look forward to competing and being part of the team this season.
Baron knows that the journey to victory lane will take time and motivation and skill & he sets his goals at competing with the drivers on the series and running for the 'Rookie of the Year'. Plans also include finding 'Victory Lane' this season.
Technicians' and Mechanics that will help Baron make his way to victory lane this season: Father Philip & Denise Herndon, Zach & Jeremy
Baron would like to thank his Mother, Denise Herndon and Father Philip Herndon & Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc www.blueridgeliftgate.com or log on to www.ampseries.com
AMP Series, Smiley's Racing Product's & Hoosier Tire Southwest have joined partnership during 2008
AMP Series & Smiley's Racing Product's announce their marketing program together for the 2008 race season. Tom Lorenz of Smiley's Racing Product's & Mike McNay DBA- SnapOn Tools & AMP Rule's Advisor, work together to help improve the already successful AMP Series.
We are happy to form a partnership with Smiley's Racing Product's & Hoosier Southwest as a marketing partner stated Christy Hudson, President of AMP Series' they have unlimited racing products that will help our racers while they compete this season as they offer, parts, tires and complete racecars for race teams. Smiley's Racing Products & Hoosier Tire Southwest will contribute to the season awards banquet.
Hoosier Tire Southwest will be the official tire provider this season.
Mr. Lorenz of Smiley's Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest states' our number one priority is delivering to you, our valued customer, the highest quality products in a timely manner at the best prices. Orders received before 3:00p.m. are shipped the same day. The following shipping options are offered to you so you can get the parts and tires you need when you need them.
Tom looks forward to visiting with the AMP Series members along with competing with the AMP Series during the 2008 season.
Smiley's Racing is located in the Dallas, Fort Worth area and their website can be viewed by logging on to the world wide web at www.smileysracing.com or www.ampseries.com
Kenny Basco 'Malvern Missile' returns to AMP during 2008
Kenny Basco owner and operator of Basco Tracking & Basco Motorsports will be back on tour with the AMP Series during the 2008 season. He will pilot the black #B79 GRT powered by PTS race engines.
Basco, has been around race cars all his life, yet it is the people, especially the kids that he loves most about racing. As the "kid's choice" this driver gives away t-shirts, posters, and his time. It is common place for him to receive several phone calls from the young ones to ask questions and wish him well.
36 year old Basco is a husband to Donna Basco who works on the race team as a crew member and supporter of the sport her husband loves most. Donna stands beside him each weekend he competes. They have three children; Courtney, Lane & Kayla who all help make this family full of excitement on the weekend. He has competed in the AMP, SUPR, Stormpay Series and in the Wing Modified division.
Technicians' and Mechanics that will help the Malvern Missile make his way to victory lane this season: Charles Basco, Donna Basco along with many wonderful sponsors: Basco Trucking, Ins, superior Trailer Sales, MJB Wood Group, Jims Auto Parts
Kenny looks forward to his first visit into victory lane under the AMP Series banner this season.
The "Official Graphics" of the AMP Series, www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay dba- SnapOn Tool's, Smiley's Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, , Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing, www.luvracin.com
AMP Series 2008 point format
AMP Series under goes new Point System Race Format during 2008
To qualify for points, racers must of competed in 80% of all scheduled events.
Racers that run for AMP Series points that compete in 100% of scheduled events will receive $500.00 bonus at season ending awards banquet.
Drivers will draw for heat race line-up position at time of registration. The number of heat races run will be determined by the number of entries. Drivers will earn finishing points for their position at race's end, and passing points (1 1/2 per car) for each car passed.
The driver will receive points only for cars passed that take the green flag. A car that fails to start the race will not be considered passed.
The total of these two points will be used to determine qualifying for the Feature Race. The top 14 in passing points will qualify for the Feature race. The balance of the field will line up in one or two (depending on the number of entries) conciliation races that will transfer 4 cars to the feature to make a field of 18 and two provisional starters. AMP will start 20 cars unless otherwise stated/posted at track.
Passing Point Schedule
Finishing
Position Points
Awarded Passing
Points
1 55 1 car @ 1 1/2 = 1 1/2 pts
2 52 2 cars @ 1 1/2 = 3 pts
3 49 3 cars @ 1 1/2 = 4 1/2 pts
4 46 4 cars @ 1 1/2 = 6 pts
5 43 5 cars @ 1 1/2 = 7 1/2 pts
6 40 6 cars @ 1 1/2 = 9 pts
7 37 7 cars @ 1 1/2 = 10 1/2 pts
8 34 8 cars @ 1 1/2 = 12 pts
9 31 9 cars @ 1 1/2 = 13 1/2 pts
10 28 10 cars @ 1 1/2 = 15 pts
Provisional Starters
The highest-ranked two drivers in the top 15 in AMP points that fail to qualify for the feature will be added to the rear of the field with a promoter's option (if used). Alternates may be used to fill 20-car qualifying field. A driver must present a race ready competitive car at TECH in order to qualify for a provisional
Season Points Structure
1. Each 'A' Feature win is 40 points, with each subsequent position worth one point less, with 22nd position in feature worth 19 points. If more than 22 cars start feature, all positions from 22nd back receive 19 points. If track runs a 'B' feature(s), first non-transferring driver receives 18 points and each subsequent position, back to sixth position, receives one less point per position. Sixth position and back in 'B' feature(s) receive 13 points. This applies to all 'B', even if more than one is run.
2. Drivers that don't qualify for 'A' or 'B' feature will receive 13 points equal to a last position finish for a 'B' feature.
3. Heat race points are awarded as follows: 1st - 3 points; 2nd - 2 points; 3rd - 1 point.
4. Each driver will be able to drop 2 points nights for the season. These may be used for events that they do not attend or have mechanical failures, accidents, or simply poor finishes. All driver's final points will be based on the bases of all the AMP scheduled events (including co-sanctioned) - (minus) lowest two (2) points nights.
5. On nights that we are co-sanctioned, AMP drivers that sign in as AMP competitors will be award points in reference to only AMP competitors for that night. (Ex. We have drivers finish 1st-3rd-4th-7th-10th in the event, they will receive points for the 1st five positions for the evening. This will not affect the pay scale for the event.) Another example would be: In the event that we have only 10 AMP competitor qualifiers for the event, 11th place points would go to the first non-qualifier and so on. If 2 drivers have the same non-qualifying position in a 'B' Feature the high position would be awarded to the driver in the earlier 'B' Feature. Again, minimum points received for any night with driver signed as AMP Competitor will be 13
points.
6. ALL AMP members competing (100%) in ALL AMP Sanctioned and co-sanctioned events will be awarded $500 Bonus at the 2008 AMP Series Banquet.
Feature Race:
AMP will start 20 cars unless other wise stated/ posted at tracks. Points breakdown (for up to 22 starters for 'A' Feature)
1. 40
2. 39
3. 38
4. 37
5. 36
6. 35
7. 34
8. 33
9. 32
10. 31
11. 30
12. 29
13. 28
14. 27
15. 26
16. 25
17. 24
18. 23
19. 22
20. 21
21. 20
22. 19
'B' Feature (Non-'A' Feature Qualifiers)
1. 18
2. 17
3. 16
4. 15
5. 14
6. 13
Each driver that finishes 6th or further back including those that have signed in, but unable to compete for the event will receive the 13 points for the evening.
Point Tie Breaker rules:
The points tie breaker for any position will revert to number of wins, and if still tied, then number of seconds, and so on until the tie has broken.
AMP Series 2008 Points Fund will be released in the upcoming weeks.
Fore more information on the amp series log on to the world, wide, web at www.ampseries.com or contact Jeremy at Jeremy@racewrapz.com
AMP Series - Racer friendly & has the best interest of the racers, all the time.
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