Hoosier is proud to introduce the D10A and D30A compounds in the 11.0×5.5-6 front, 12.0×8.0-6 left rear, and 12.0×9.0-6 right rear for Outlaw Winged Karts and youth ATV applications. These compounds will be phased in as current D10 and D30 inventory of each size is depleted. The specs for these new compounds are listed below.
Item Number 11900
Tire Size 11.0/5.5-6
Tread Pattern CAB
Tread Width 5.5″
Approx. Dia 11.0″
Approx. Circ 35″
Recom. Rim 6-6.5″
Measured Rim 6.5″
Section Width 6.50″
Compounds D10A or D30A
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Item Number 11940
Tire Size 12.0/8.0-6
Tread Pattern CB
Tread Width 8.0″
Approx. Dia 12.0″
Approx. Circ 38″
Recom. Rim 9-10″
Measured Rim 10″
Section Width 9.75″
Compounds D10A or D30A
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Item Number 11960
Tire Size 12.0/9.0-6
Tread Pattern CB
Tread Width 9.0″
Approx. Dia 12.0″
Approx. Circ 39″
Recom. Rim 9-10″
Measured Rim 10″
Section Width 10.25″
Compounds D10A or D30A
The D10A will have a cold durometer of 33-35, roughly 2-3 points softer than the D10, and will have increased traction on wet, tacky tracks. The D30A will have a cold durometer of 48-50, 1-2 points softer than the D30, and will have higher traction on smooth, slick tracks.
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact our Go-Kart Product Manager Tim Baker at (217) 522-1955 or by e-mail at tim@racetires.com
The ladies will put on the firesuits for an all-out, girls-have-at-it battle when the inaugural Better Half Dash gets underway at Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of the Bank of America 500 pre-race activities on Oct. 15.
The charity race, supporting Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) and Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC), will pit the women against each other in Bandolero cars provided by U.S. Legend Cars International on the speedway’s frontstretch quarter-mile oval.
Visit the Motor Racing Outreach website to purchase Better Half Dash gear or to donate.
The Better Half Dash will start at approximately 2:30 p.m. and will be 25 laps in length, with a competition caution set for Lap 15. There will be two chances at a green-white-checkered finish. Caution laps will not count. Starting order will be determined by random draw prior to the race.
While the better half is toiling away in the driver’s seat, the other half has the option to serve as crew chief or spotter for the race, but drivers and crew members are not permitted to make any engine, chassis or suspension modifications.
The Better Half Dash purse will be paid to the driver’s charity of choice, with $5,000 going to the winner’s charity, $3,000 for the second place finisher and $2,000 for third. Fans will also have the opportunity to donate $10 to MRO and SCC through the completion of the Bank of America 500 by texting “MOTOR” to 20222.
SPEED will carry Better Half Dash highlights on “NASCAR RaceDay,” at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Oct. 15, prior to the Bank of America 500.
Two Better Half Dash practice sessions are scheduled for Sept. 26 and 28 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Better Half Dash Entry List
Ashley Allgaier Wife of NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Justin Allgaier
Beth Baldwin Wife of NASCAR Nationwide Series Crew Chief Tommy Baldwin
Jacquelyn Butler Girlfriend of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver David Ragan
Patricia Driscoll Girlfriend of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Kurt Busch
Michelle Gilliland Wife of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver David Gilliland
Katie Kenseth Wife of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Matt Kenseth
Shannon Koch Wife of NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Blake Koch
Jami McDowell Wife of NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Michael McDowell
Trisha Mears Wife of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Casey Mears
Melanie Self Women and Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Motor Racing Outreach
Sabrina Simpson Girlfriend of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Joey Logano
Angie Skinner Wife of Camping World Truck Series Driver Mike Skinner
Wendy Venturini SPEED television personality
Nan Zipadelli Wife of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crew Chief Greg Zipadelli
Here is a shot taken this past weekend at the Central Illinois Dragway in Havana, Illinois. It appears this car has plenty of traction with the meaty HOOSIER drag slicks on the rear!
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TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 19, 2011) – Sports Car Club of America has announced that Hoosier Racing Tire will become the exclusive tire supplier for the SCCA Club Racing Spec Miata class for National competition beginning in 2012.
Beginning January 1, 2012, all cars in the class will run exclusively on the Hoosier SM 6 tire in the P205/50ZR15 size, with the P205/50R15 Hoosier H2O designated for wet conditions.
“We conducted a survey of licensed Spec Miata competitors this past winter, and we believe that the move to the Hoosier products best addresses the feedback we received, within the parameters of our selection process,” SCCA President and CEO Jeff Dahnert said. “The survey results showed a strong preference for a molded dry tire that did not require shaving to a race depth. We shared the survey results with the Club Racing Board who, in turn, consulted with the Spec Miata Advisory Committee. All of these sources helped us to shape our decision. Additionally, we have received considerable feedback requesting universal support at National race events across the country from the tire provider.”
SCCA set forth a process to select the next tire early in 2011. After evaluating the survey information, input from the CRB and data from the most recent tire test conducted, the Hoosier tire was selected.
“We are extremely pleased and excited about this great opportunity,” said Bruce Foss, Sr. Product Manager, Hosier Racing Tire Corporation. “This program fortifies our strong and long-term commitment to SCCA Club Racing.”
Established in 2006 as a National-level class, but existing for several years before that in Regional competition, Spec Miata exclusively utilizes the 1990-2005 Mazda Miata with safety modifications and an approved suspension kit available through MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development. Since its inclusion into the SCCA Club Racing National program, Spec Miata has finished first or second in annual class participation, making it an extremely popular program within SCCA. Spec Miata utilized the Toyo Tires Proxes RA1 tire from 2006-2008 and 2010-2011 and the Toyo Tires Proxes R888 tire in 2009.
Grant Enfinger; Allgaier Motorsports Looking Forward To Backyard Battle
After mounting another impressive top-five performance at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway two weeks ago, Grant Enfinger and his Allgaier Motorsports team are prepared for battle in their own backyard as the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards invades the Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield) for the running of Sunday’s Allen Crowe 100.
Allgaier Motorsports, located not far from the one-mile dirt track enters the 14th race of the season not only looking to keep their commendable season on-track but make a return trip to victory lane. In 2006, Justin Allgaier, the 2008 ARCA champion scored his first career-win at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. With Enfinger, a native of Fairhope, Alabama elusively still searching for his first career ARCA victory – it would only seem fitting that Springfield is one of the team’s best opportunities yet.
“It’s nice to race so close to the shop,” said Enfinger, driver of the No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger. “That doesn’t give an excuse though to come unprepared or not stay focused on what we’ve been achieving all season long. We’ve been good everywhere, not haven’t been able to find ourselves taking the checkered flag first. I know it would mean a lot to the Allgaier family and it would mean a lot to me to win at Springfield, so we’re going there this weekend – looking to do that with all of our fingers crossed.”
The strong season that Enfinger has been referring to has propelled the family-owned team to second in the ARCA championship standings, but a huge gap separates Enfinger from point’s leader Ty Dillon. “He (Ty) has had a good of a season as you can possibly hope for,” offered Enfinger. “Rightfully so, that’s why he is leading the points. We’re working on a strict budget with limited sponsorship, so I’m tickled to be sitting second. I know it’s not over until it’s over, but our goal right now is just try and protect our position and see if we can’t make some dents with our No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger against that No. 41 along the way.”
In order to escape the first dirt race of the season still hoisting the runner-up position, Enfinger must tackle the dirt in a stock-car for the first time in his career. To help him achieve his goal of notching a strong run, the 26-year old is relying on the input of his Allgaier Motorsports colleagues which includes the former champion and crew chief Kelly Kovski.
“I’m not too worried,” Enfinger said. “I’ve been to a lot of new tracks before and have been fortunate enough to be able to get adapted quickly. The Allgaier Motorsports team has plenty of notes and resources, so they know what it takes to win at Springfield. The rest lies in my hands and I’m just going to keep doing what I’ve been doing.”
For the first time this season though, Kovski won’t be sitting on top of the pit box as he’ll actually be racing against Enfinger in the Allen Crowe 100. Kovski, a native of Springfield is often seen partaking in ARCA’s diverse detour to the dirt. The switch doesn’t have Enfinger bothered too much, but rather as a plus.
“Of course, it will be different not hearing Kelly on the radio,” Enfinger said. “But, who better to learn about Springfield other than from someone like him. The good thing is even though we’re racing as two separate entries, we’ll be working together too. I plan to follow Kelly around and talk to him as much as possible before the start of the race to gain as much insight as I possibly can. I know though that once that green flag drops, I’m on my own.”
Pitch-hitting for Kovski as crew chief this weekend will be Tommy Bear. Enfinger has little worries about his substitute as the two have worked together in the past which puts the communication worries at ease heading into Sunday’s race.
“Tommy knows what he is doing,” Enfinger said. “I know he’ll be working with Kelly as much as he can, but if Kelly can’t be on the box, I don’t think there is a better person available right now other than Tommy. We’ve contended for wins together, so if we’re able to pull off the victory in our No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger – it would be a nice reunion for sure.”
Entering Springfield, Enfinger has 31 ARCA Racing Series starts to his credit. In those events, he has maneuvered 12 top-fives and 21 top-10 finishes including a career-best finish of second three times at Kentucky Speedway (July 2009), Chicagoland Speedway (August 2009), and Toledo Speedway (May 2011). He has controlled the field nine times for 216 laps. His best qualifying run occurred at Berlin (Mich.) Raceway where Enfinger bolted to his first career pole.
The Allen Crowe 100 (100 laps / 100 miles) is the 14th of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 29th ARCA event held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds is a one-day show. Practice begins Sunday, August 21 with a one hour practice session planned from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Menards Pole by Ansell qualifying is slated to begin at 11:00 a.m. The field will take the green flag Sunday afternoon shortly after 1:00 p.m. The event will not be televised but race coverage including live timing and scoring throughout the 1,326th race for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards since it was formed in 1953 will be available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com presented by ARCANation.com. All times are local.
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Grant Enfinger; Allgaier Motorsports Set For Pocono Raceway Showdown
LONG POND, Pennsylvania (August 3, 2011) – – Without question, without hesitation, the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards has been a solid one for the Allgaier Motorsports team and their driver Grant Enfinger.
12 races complete, the Springfield, Illinois-based team has maneuvered four top-fives and 10 top-10 finishes. If you expand into their season statistics a little more, you would find that the team has finished no worse than 14th in what has been deemed a very competitive ARCA Racing Series season.
With the second and final ARCA race at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway on deck for Saturday’s Pennsylvania ARCA 125, the duo looks not only to keep their strong season alive but also land themselves in victory lane for the first time in a year.
That’s right, a year ago at Pocono; Allgaier Motorsports provided the car that allowed Robb Brent to surge to his first career ARCA victory. This weekend, the veteran team is looking to pull off that same feat with Enfinger aboard their No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger.
In fact, Allgaier Motorsports has two victories at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway as former ARCA Racing Series champion and current NASCAR Nationwide Series star Justin Allgaier tallied his fifth career ARCA win in 2008, the same year that the family-owned team hoisted the ARCA championship trophy.
30 ARCA Racing Series races added to his resume and with three runner-up finishes including a second at Toledo Speedway in May, no one would be surprised if Enfinger’s dream of winning an ARCA race would come true.
Grant Enfinger
“There’s a lot of reasons I like Pocono,” said Enfinger. “It’s a place where you have to hit your marks every lap. Each corner is different and the ability or places to pass changes constantly during the race.”
That’s a wise statement coming from the Fairhope, Alabama native who made his inaugural debut at the track doomed the “Tricky Triangle” back in June. After qualifying fifth, the team found themselves in contention for the win but had to settle for third.
“We were so close to victory, we could almost taste it,” recalled Enfinger. “Kelly (Kovski, crew chief) and the entire Allgaier Motorsports team gave me a superb racecar that day and I don’t expecting less on Saturday. It’s pretty cool knowing that the Allgaier Motorsports team has a couple of victories here, which helps just make our chances at a possible win in the No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger that much sweeter.”
Should Enfinger take the checkered flag first in the 13th race of the season, there will be many people for the 26-year old to thank and praise. “I wouldn’t have a chance at winning or having another good run on Saturday if not for Mike (Allgaier, car owner), Justin (Allgaier) and Ashley (Allgaier). We’ve been running this program virtually sponsorless all season long but they have continued to give us what we need to get the job done. The win would be important for me and all those who helped me in my racing career, but it would be extra special for a great family like the Allgaiers.”
With Saturday’s contest shortened to just 50 laps because of a double-header with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS), Enfinger and his posse know that when the green flag flies, it’s game on.
“Believe it or not, even though Pocono is a long track, those 50 laps can go by relatively quickly, especially if we’re under green flag conditions,” offered Enfinger. “The team was able to win utilizing some strategy last year and we’ve armed ourselves with that exact same game plan should we need to use it. You have to be after it right from the start or you may never have the opportunity to catch backup.”
With seven races remaining and because of their respectable ninth place finish last Thursday night at Lucas Oil Raceway, Enfinger and Co. lock third in the ARCA Racing Series championship surpassing Chris Buescher (+ 30) while trailing nine-time champion Frank Kimmel for second by just a mere 10 markers. Fifth place runner Chad McCumbee sits in the deficit of 175 points to Enfinger’s current placement.
Entering Pocono, Enfinger has 30 ARCA Racing Series starts to his credit. In those events, he has maneuvered 11 top-fives and 20 top-10 finishes including a career-best finish of second three times at Kentucky Speedway (July 2009), Chicagoland Speedway (August 2009), and Toledo Speedway (May 2011). He has controlled the field nine times for 216 laps. His best qualifying run occurred at Berlin (Mich.) Raceway where Enfinger bolted to his first career pole.
The Pennsylvania ARCA 125 (50 laps / 125 miles) is the 13th of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 53rd ARCA race at Pocono Raceway is a two-day show. Practice begins Friday, August 5 with a one hour and twenty minute practice session planned from 1:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Menards Pole by Ansell qualifying is slated to begin later in the day at 5:40 p.m. The field will take the green flag shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. The event will be televised live on SPEED beginning at 3:00 p.m. EST. Live timing and scoring throughout the 1,325th race for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards since it was formed in 1953 will be available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com presented by ARCANation.com. All times are local.
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A Strong Night by Allgaier and the DEFT Finishes Team Goes Up In Flames in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 30, 2011) – Justin Allgaier and the No. 31 Deft Finishes team made their way to the Hoosier State for the final running of the Kroger 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway. Allgaier fought a tight-handling race car throughout much of the 200-lap event, battled hard and was on tap to bring home another top-five finish, but with two laps remaining, his machine caught on fire. After a scary moment in which he rushed to exit the smoking car, he was relegated to a 27th-place finish.
The No. 31 Deft Finishes team unloaded for two practice sessions on Saturday morning and fought to find the right setup on the racing machine. By the end of the final practice, he was listed 22nd on the speed charts. The 25-year-old Riverton, Ill-native returned later that afternoon and qualified the No. 31 machine in the fourth position with a time of 22.938-seconds to start the 137-mile race.
From the drop of the green flag, the Deft Finishes driver fought a tight-handling condition but managed to maintain his position in the opening laps of the race. As the laps ticked on, he reported the car was loose on entry and plowing the center of the corner. The caution flew on lap 47, giving Allgaier the opportunity to hit pit road. Crew chief Jimmy Elledge called for air pressure, track bar and wedge adjustments along with four tires and fuel.
Allgaier restarted fourth on lap 53 and immediately reported that he was plowing tight through the turns. He remained inside the top-five for the next 58 laps. As the caution flew on lap 113, Allgaier hit pit road for a track bar adjustment, four tires and fuel before lining up seventh for the restart on lap 120. As race progressed, Allgaier reported he was starting to get loose on entry to the corner. The caution flew once again for an incident on lap 175, forcing NASCAR to display the red flag for extensive cleanup in turns three and four. Once the red flag was lifted, Allgaier hit pit road for a wedge adjustment and two tires. He restarted in the sixth position with seventeen laps remaining. He quickly climbed to the third position before the caution flew once again.
The Nationwide Series championship contender was set to restart from the second position on the outside of the front row. Just as the field was coming to the green, flames started coming out from under the hood of the No. 31. Allgaier circled the track for three laps hoping that the fire would put itself out. Eventually, as the flames crept into the cockpit, Allgaier quickly got onto pit road and vacated his car with help from the No. 32 crew, as flames and smoke billowed out. His night over, he was credited with a 27th-place finish. He remains fourth in championship point standings 52 out of the lead.
“We battled a tight condition throughout the evening, and we continued to work on it to stay up front. It’s unfortunate to see our night go up in smoke like it did. Thanks to the 32 crew for helping me get out of the car. On to Iowa, where we hope to gain ground in the point standings, get a win and bring home an extra $100,000 in the Nationwide Dash 4 Cash race.
Next Stop: The NASCAR Nationwide Series teams will head back to the Hawkeye State, Iowa Speedway for the US Cellauer 250. The Saturday afternoon race will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN and on MRN Radio affiliates. LIVE coverage begins at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Allgaier Notches Another Top-Five Finish at Nashville Superspeedway
Lebenon, Tenn.
Justin Allgaier and the No. 31 Dollar General team made their way to Music City for the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway this Saturday evening. Allgaier fought from the front and from the back, and ultimately brought home his No. 31 Dollar General Chevy with a fourth-place finish.
The Dollar General crew unloaded for two practice sessions on Friday. By the end of the session, he was listed 14th on the speed charts. The 24-year-old Riverton, Ill.-native returned to the track Saturday afternoon and qualified the No. 31 machine in the 16th position with a time of 31.435-seconds to start the 225-lap event.
From the drop of the green flag, the Chevy driver picked off the competition as he climbed towards the top-10. He reported to crew chief Jimmy Elledge that he was free in the center of the corner and was fighting for grip , but still managed to gain several positions. By lap 45, he found himself inside the top-10 battling for the ninth position. On lap 58, Allgaier brought his No. 31 Chevy to pit road as green-flag began. The crew quickly went to work giving him four tires, fuel and a track bar adjustment. As the stops cycled through the field, he found himself one lap down to the leader but was running just outside the top-10 in the 11th position.
The caution flew for the first time that evening on lap 81 with Allgaier in the 11th position. He, along with much of the field, took the wave around to get back on the lead lap. He restarted the race in the 10th position. Over the next several laps he climbed as high as seventh. Once again, the field began making another round of green-flag pit stops. Allgaier brought his machine to pit road on lap 116 for four tires and a full tank of fuel. While making his stop he went back one lap down, but just ten laps later the caution flew, allowing him to take the wave around. He restarted in the 14th position on lap 134 and, almost immediately, reported that he was fighting a loose condition.
As laps ticked away he re-entered the top-10 on lap 153 and, by lap 168, had moved up to eighth. The caution flag was displayed once again on lap 176, allowing Allgaier and the competition to hit pit road. Under this stop the Nationwide Series championship contender took four tires, fuel and a track bar adjustment. He returned to the track in the seventh position, just in front of Dollar General Racing teammate Reed Sorenson. Upon the restart, he and Sorenson battled for position, at times going three-wide with the competition. Allgaier charged forward, and entered the top-5 on lap 200. He drove hard and smart, and brought the No. 31 Dollar General machine home to a fourth-place finish at the end of the evening. Allgaier remained fourth in points, but is only 30 markers out of the championship lead.
“What a day. Had some trouble in the pits and got behind. I think we made lemonade out of lemons for sure. I couldn’t be prouder of our guys. It was super hot all weekend and they kept their noses down and fighting. I am very proud to have represented Dollar General in the No. 31 this weekend,” said Allgaier.
Next Stop: The NASCAR Nationwide Series teams will head to the Hoosier State next Saturday for the Kroger at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The Saturday evening race will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN2 and on MRN Radio affiliates. LIVE coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. EST.
For Sale is a 1998 Freightliner Century semi tractor. 846,XXX miles…..Series 60 Detroit, Auto-Shift, Double Bunk, New Batteries, well maintained. Used to pull Justin Allgaier ARCA team transporter to the ARCA events. For details or information please feel free to contact Terry Young at HOOSIER Tire Midwest, (217) 522-1955. Or you can e-mail me at hoosieris1@aol.com and I will be happy to send you photos of the truck.
Truck can be seen at Justin Allgaier Motorsports next door to HOOSIER Tire Midwest, 3886 East State Route 54, Springfield, Illinois
Grant Enfinger; Allgaier Motorsports Have Stellar Weekend At Berlin Raceway
MARNE, Michigan (July 11, 2011) – – The strong 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season continued for Grant Enfinger and his Allgaier Motorsports team with an exceptional weekend at Berlin (Mich.) Raceway for the Hantz Group 200.
Armed with the same No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger that the Springfield, Illinois team recorded a season-best effort of second at Toledo Speedway, Enfinger and his crew had high expectations for the 10th race of the season.
The one-day show at the Marne, Michigan-based track started off on the right foot for the Mike Allgaier-owned organization after the Kelly Kovski led team wheeled to the fastest lap in practice Saturday afternoon after posting a lap of 17.410 seconds at 103.389 miles per hour.
“The car is real good,” said the Fairhope, Alabama native. “I’m not sure where we will land in qualifying, but we’re definitely going to give it our all and try and get the pole.”
During time trials, all eyes were glued to the No. 36 Dodge Charger, as Enfinger quickly paced the .4-mile oval. When his lap of 17.205 seconds or 104.621 miles per hour was posted, many expected that time to hold which would award the veteran ARCA team to their first pole of the season.
Mission accomplished. In his 29th ARCA start, Enfinger would start the Hantz Group 200 from the inside of row number one; otherwise known as P-1.
Enfinger would lead the first 75 laps which included a brief yellow flag on lap one before resuming green flag action. Enfinger’s No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger would continue to hold the point until a pass by eventual race winner Matt Merrell would slip Enfinger back to second. Two laps later, Tim George Jr. made the move for the runner-up spot slipping the avid late model ace down to third.
Knowing that he still had a good car, Enfinger’s automobile became a little too loose for comfort offering Kovski to make a change during their only expected trip to pit road.
When the second yellow flag of the day waived on lap 117, Enfinger who just had been passed by 2010 ARCA champion Patrick Sheltra joined the rest of the field on pit road for four tires, fuel and a chassis adjustment to correct his handling condition.
Restarting solidly in the top-10, Enfinger would find himself battling it out with Chad Hackenbracht, Sheltra, Tom Hessert and nine-time ARCA champion Frank Kimmel for a positive in the top-five. As the laps clicked away, Enfinger was now dealing with an extremely tight race car despite heading in the right direction back towards the lead.
Hovering in third in the closing laps of the race, Enfinger was unable to fend off a hard-charging Kimmel but the event’s third caution flew on lap 189 setting up for a dash to the finish.
On the restart, Enfinger and Kimmel battled for the final podium spot, Kimmel’s luck though would turn south as he spun just after the restart safely moving the 26-year old back into the third spot. When the green and white flags waiving simultaneously on the restart, the No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger kept his competition at bay behind him but ran out of laps to do anything with Merrell and second-place finisher Tim George Jr. Enfinger would claim third, his best finish since notching that runner-up position at Toledo Speedway nearly two months ago.
Grant Enfinger
“I wish we could have won the race, but I’m not going to complain too much about third,” said Enfinger. “All of the boys on this Allgaier Motorsports team did a great job. The car was fast from the get go and it showed. It was nice to put ourselves up front for most of the first half of the race but as the race stayed green, the looser our car became. We came to pit road and tighten the car up, but we might have gone a little too far, because we just couldn’t get the car to hook to the track like it did earlier in the day. Still though, a great day for No. 36 Hoosier Tire Midwest / racetires.com Dodge Charger and Allgaier Motorsports.”
The finish on Saturday continues a solid season for the 2008 championship team. After 10 races, the team has finished no worse than 14th at Michigan International Speedway and has mounted two top-fives and seven top-10s. Currently, he occupies fourth in the championship standings just 25 points behind third place driver Chris Buescher.
Next up for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards is a trip out West to Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa for the running of the Prairie Meadows 200 on Saturday, July 16th. The 11th race of the season will air live on SPEED and ARCARacing.com beginning at 4:00 p.m. Enfinger will make his third career start at the .875-mile race track and looks to better his third place performance from last year.
Exiting Berlin, Enfinger has 28 ARCA Racing Series starts to his credit. In those events, he has maneuvered 10 top-fives and 18 top-10 finishes including a career-best finish of second three times at Kentucky Speedway (July 2009), Chicagoland Speedway (August 2009), and Toledo Speedway (May 2011)). He has controlled the field nine times for 216 laps. Hi best qualifying run occurred at Berlin (Mich.) Raceway where Enfinger bolted to his first career pole.
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