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Extra Incentive for Hessert at Winchester

WINCHESTER, Ind. -- Last year Tom Hessert III scored his inaugural ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by Menards victory at Iowa Speedway. Since then, the Cherry Hill, New Jersey native has been antsy to return to victory lane. While gallant efforts have come up short, this weekend’s race at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway offers a perfect opportunity to rekindle that feeling.

Not only would a second-career victory offer some much welcomed confidence and momentum for Hessert and his Ken Schrader Racing (KSR) team, but Hessert’s primary sponsor Federated Auto Parts is the presenting sponsor to Saturday night’s Winchester ARCA 200. Carrying the Federated colors to victory circle would only be fitting for the ARCA championship contender.

With a notch for short track racing, Hessert invades Winchester (Ind.) Speedway to reach the half-way point of the 2011 ARCA Racing Series season. While, the series will return to the demanding half-mile oval for the first time since 2007, Hessert banks experience thanks to a successful career in USAC.

“Winchester is an awesome super high banked half-mile oval,” said Hessert. “It is a really fast track that is very similar to Salem Speedway. Winchester is quite a bit smoother than Salem though, which will probably produce more side by side action for the fans. It should be a great show on Saturday night.”

A good showing would be exactly what the doctor ordered for the No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet after the misfortune the KSR team endured last Friday at Michigan International Speedway. After qualifying mid-pack, Hessert made a nice move towards the front in the RainEater Wiper Blades 200, but a brake line failure caused by debris and then ultimately a blown tire ended with Hessert in the wall with a disheartening finish.

“Last week at Michigan was a rough weekend, but there is no better place for my team and I to go to for a bounce back track than Winchester,” sounded Hessert. “We seem to always run well at the short tracks and I expect no different this weekend!”

The third short track race of the season is on deck Saturday night with Hessert hoping to secure his second top-five of the season and sixth top-10 in nine races. Hessert’s No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Impala has notched a season best finish of fifth at New Jersey Motorsports Park while also earning a seventh place finish at Salem (Ind.) Speedway, the first short track contest of the season.

HISTORIC 100TH THUNDER ON THE HILL EVENT | Wheels of Speed

COUNTDOWN TO 100. . . . . . .410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS ON TAP TUESDAY, JUNE 28 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FOR HISTORIC 100TH THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES CELEBRATION

Two premier divisions of dirt track racing will share the spotlight at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, when NAPA Auto Parts present the 100th Thunder on the Hill event. It’s only fitting that the 410 sprints and 358 modifieds come together for this spectacular double-header celebrating the long and successful history of Thunder on the Hill at the Grandview Speedway. Adult general admission for this event is just $20, children 6-11 $5 and children under the age of six will be admitted free. The pit fee is $25 and a license is not required.

Many give aways are planned including Thunder on the Hill water bottles along with several surprises including t-shirts from Vertical Telephone Systems and Lee Myles Transmissions. Of course, Joe the Pizza Dude will greet fans in his usual run through the grandstands.

The 410 sprints will compete in time trials, heat race qualifying and a 35 lap feature event as the 358 modifieds battle in a series of heat races, a consolation and a 25 lap feature.

Brian Leppo won the May Keystone Cup 410 sprint series event on the hill, holding off a determined Fast Freddie Rahmer. Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett, Stevie Smith, Daryn Pittman and Mark Smith are some of the heavy hitters expected in the sprint car roster. In the modified field, expect May Thunder winner Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Mike Gular, Craig VonDohren, Kevin Hirthler, Rick Laubach and Doug Manmiller.

Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.

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