Primm Raging with Racing Action

Primm, Nevada (September 8, 2006) -

FOX Racing Shox 5:00 pm Update

Hosting the festivities this afternoon for many racers and fans was none other than SIGNPROS. Tim and his crew kept busy taking care of last minute orders and entertaining everyone along the way. Andrew Neal who races the #1609 in the MORE series is here as the new poster boy for SIGNPROS. You can get the latest in Custom Lettering before or after every race. Be sure to check out www.signpros.com. Seen below is the Mirage Motorsports crew hanging out with SIGNPROS, they will be racing in Ridgecrest, California at the MORE Rumble at Ridgecrest on September 16th in their #725 Class 7S truck. The Mirage Motorsports wives will be driving this truck at the MORE Powder Puff Race on October 16th in Barstow, California.

FOX Racing Shox 4:45 pm Update

Coyne Motorsports just back from Rounds 11 & 12 of the 2006 CORR Lucas Oil Pro Series in Crandon, Wisconsin last weekend are ready to rage around the track in their #5 ProComp/KMC Wheels Trophy Truck tomorrow. Marty Coyne splitting the driving duties with his son Travis was here with his team in full force fresh off the Crandon International Raceway for the 12th Annual Borg Warner Shootout, the granddaddy of all shortcourse races in the world. One last pose from the Coyne Motorsports crew before heading back to the pits.

FOX Racing Shox 4:15 pm Update

Contingency is slowly coming to an end as only a few cars/truck are waiting in line for tech inspection. Vendors are breaking down and moving to the main pit so they will have the opportunity to catch all the action from the main pit area on the dry lake bed early tomorrow morning.

Round 5 of the six-race 2006 SCORE Desert Series will begin tomorrow morning with the first vehicle from Group A will go off the line at 6am. Group A includes, Class 10, SCORE Lite, Class 1-2/1600, Class 5/1600, Class 9, Class 3, Stock Mini, Class 11, and Sportsman Car. Group B includes SCORE Trophy Truck, Class 1, Class 8, Class 7, Class 7S, Class 7SX, Protruck, Stock Full, and Sportsman Truck. The first Trophy Truck, Garron Cadiente, will go off the start line at 1pm.

Brian Collins and Larry Ragland, fresh off their win at the SCORE Baja 500 and the BITD Vegas to Reno Race are on fire this season. They captured the overall win at last year's SCORE Las Vegas PRIMM 300, so be sure to watch this dynamic duo raging through the desert tomorrow afternoon in search of yet another victory.

FOX Racing Shox 2:12 pm Update

It looks like SCORE has put together another awesome race for the teams out here in Primm this weekend. After talking to numerous teams who just got back from pre-running there were nothing but good things to say about the course. Andy Grieder told Dirtnewz staffers,"We had alot of fun out there on the course, all the washouts that were there a few weeks ago are all gone now and it's smooth sailing." Andy is most likely going to race the second half tomorrow. Caleb Gaddis 2005 SCORE 1-2/1600 Champion told Dirtnewz,"We had alot of fun out there pre-running, we are looking forward to tomorrow's race, it's going to be fun."

Last year's class 1 winner, Cesar Fuentes, just rolled into Contingency. Look out for him tomorrow as he is looking for a repeat of last years race.

FOX Racing Shox 1:12 pm Update

Teams will do anything to keep themselves out of the infamous "Las Vegas Heat". Temps are rising into the high 90's as we speak. Although it may be hot nothing will stop these crowds from seeing their favorite drivers. Mike Metzger was seen only a few minutes ago making his way through the crowds. Rumors are floating around that he will be in the right seat of a class 1 car this weekend.

FOX Racing Shox 12:39 pm Update

Team Weyhrich is another team to keep your eye's on this weekend. After breaking an axle 700+ miles into the BITD Vegas to Reno Race a few weeks ago, Gary Weyhrich will be taking charge of their points lead in the SCORE series and is determined to take a win home for his team here in Primm.

FOX Racing Shox 12:26 pm Update

Everything from Trophy Truck's to Class 11's are now rolling their way through contingency. We just spoke with Rob MacCachren who will be driving the last two laps in the #4 Mexicana Logistics Trophy Truck. Rob MacCachren has been splitting driving duties with Gus Vildolsola the entire season. Two weeks ago at the BITD Vegas to Reno this duo led more than half of the race before succumbing to problems and ended up finishing 22nd overall.

Rodrigo Ampudia is also here supporting the Mexicana Logistics team. Last weekend Rodrigo drove his #36 Papas & Beer/ Mexicana Logistics Pro-Lite to consecutive victories at Rounds 11 & 12 of the 2006 CORR Lucas Oil Pro Series in Crandon, Wisconsin. Ampudia, a rookie to CORR racing, moved up to 4th in the points series and is looking to take home another win in two weeks at Rounds 13 & 14 in Chula Vista, California.

 

FOX Racing Shox 11:51 am Update

Contingency is about to get underway as race fans, drivers, and their crew begin to pile into the infamous Buffalo Bills Parking lot for the 11th annual SCORE Las Vegas Primm 300. All race teams had the opportunity to pre-run the course early this morning, so as the teams begin to make their way back to contingency we will bring you the latest news and updates from the course. Tech inspection will not begin until 12:00pm PST.

Contingency vendors have been rolling in since yesterday, getting ready for today's action. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest from the racers and race fans here in Primm, Nevada.