(l-r) Dwayne Tatman, Justin Claucherty, Delbert Tatman, Jessica Doud

 

Claucherty Claims Harold Tatman Memorial 50

Mansfield, OH (June 28, 2008) Mother Nature couldn't stop the biggest short track truck race of the year and no one could stop reigning ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series champion, Justin Claucherty, from taking the win at the Harold Tatman Memorial 50. The staff of the ASALMS and Mansfield Motorsports Park did an incredible job drying the track after enduring nearly two hours of late afternoon rain storms allowing the show to go on as advertised. Claucherty withstood fierce pressure from Keith Wioncek the entire feature event. Joey Shuryan hounded the lead pair but settled for third over a strong Paul Schaffer and Hall Electronics Rookie of the Race, Rob Roney. Larry Barylski earned the Allstar Performance Hard Charger Award for his season-best run to sixth place.

- Race Results, Harold Tatman Memorial 50: <Click Here> <== NEW!

- Press Release, Harold Tatman Memorial 50: <Click Here> <== NEW!

- 2008 Championship Points <Click Here> <== UPDATED!

- Revised 2008 Rulebook v6.3 <Click Here> <== UPDATED!

 

Harold Tatman Memorial 50 Set For Trucks at

Mansfield Motorsports Park, Pays $1250 to Win

Livonia, MI (June 24, 2008) The biggest event to hit the short track truck scene in the Great Lakes area in over ten years, the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series, with the backing of Harold Tatman and Sons Mulch Products, presents the Harold Tatman Memorial 50 at Mansfield Motorsports Park. The event features racing with the ASA Late Model Series and USPRO Cup Series late models as well as the largest purse ever offered to the trucks in this region. Starters in the feature event will be guaranteed $225 in start money and $1250 to the winner of the feature event. The Harold Tatman 50 presented by Harold Tatman and Sons Mulch Products for the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series is set to roll off at Mansfield Motorsports Park in Mansfield, OH, on Saturday, June 28th. For more details, see the links below:

NEW ==> NOTE 1- ASALMS officials have confirmed that in the event of rain during race day, every effort will be made to run the event on the scheduled day, Saturday, June 28th. The track has jet dryers and other equipment to dry the track in the event of inclement weather. If however, Mother Nature does not cooperate, the race will be run on Sunday, June 29th.

NEW ==> NOTE 2- All ARA/IURL trucks interested in participating in ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series events must contact the series office for participation clearance and specific rule compliance including tire regulations and weight specification. Participation in the event will be granted only with prior clearance from Series officials, compliance with specific rules set forth, and with completed registration.

- Race Details, Harold Tatman Memorial 50: <Click Here>

- Press Release, Harold Tatman Memorial 50: <Click Here>

 

 

Wioncek Wows at the Zoo

Kalamazoo, MI (June 21, 2008) Fans packing the grandstands at Kalamazoo Speedway this past Saturday had little else to say but 'Wow' as the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series trucks and drivers put on a crash-free feature race won by Dodge Ram driver Keith Wioncek. Wioncek battled all race with reigning series champion, Justin Claucherty in his Chevrolet Silverado, as the pair ran many laps side-by-side including a dramatic white flag sprint to the finish. Paul Schaffer and Joey Shuryan brought their Ford F-150's in third and fourth just off the tailgates of the top two. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

- Kalamazoo Speedway Results and Photos: <Click Here>

- Kalamazoo Speedway Press Release: <Click Here>

- 2008 Championship Points Standings: <Click Here>

 

 

Claucherty Stuns Schaffer, Shuryan at Berlin

Marne, MI (June 7, 2008) Justin Claucherty became the first multi-race winner of the 2008 season this past Saturday night at Berlin Raceway. With thunder and lightning on the horizon, Claucherty and his Silverado stormed to the front and stayed just ahead of the F-150s of Paul Schaffer and Joey Shuryan in second and third. Claucherty's win put an end to Schaffer's two race win streak at the famous West Michigan speedplant and gave Justin a single point lead in the driver's points over Shuryan.

- Berlin Raceway Results and Photos: <Click Here>

- Berlin Raceway Press Release: <Click Here>

- 2008 Championship Points Standings: <Click Here>

 

 

Rookie Roney Rocks Sealed Power 100

at Spartan Speedway

Mason, MI (May 25, 2008) The first ever 100 lap main event for the trucks saw four different drivers swap the lead multiple times and included a series rookie winning a feature event for only the second time in series history. Hall Electronics Rookie of the Year contender, Rob Roney, made a strong statement toward the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series championship as he outran the field in the Sealed Power 100 at Spartan Speedway. Justin Claucherty, after holding the lead for part of the race, finished second over Joey Shuryan in third.

- Spartan Speedway Results and Photos: <Click Here>

- Spartan Speedway Press Release: <Click Here>

- 2008 Championship Points Standings: <Click Here>

 

 

Shuryan Masters M-40

Jones, MI (May 23, 2008) Three-time ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series Champion, Joey Shuryan, drove a smart, patient and fast race Friday night to claim his first truck series victory in over a year. Traveling all the way from Mooresville, NC, to the fast and tight M-40 Speedway, Shuryan and reigning series champion Justin Claucherty put on a great race out front for the lead. Claucherty fell just short at the finish to claim second over Speed Pro Masters Division championship leader, John Smalley, in third. More details to be posted soon!

- M-40 Speedway Results and Photos: <Click Here>

- M-40 Speedway Press Release: <Press Release>

 

 

Sealed Power 100 Truck Race at Spartan Speedway
Livonia, MI (May 21, 2008) The ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series, with the backing of Sealed Power, will be venturing into new territory this Memorial Day Weekend for the running of the Sealed Power 100. The race marks a milestone for the truck series as it is the first scheduled for 100 laps in the five year history of the series and the first with event sponsorship by Sealed Power. The Sealed Power 100 not only features an extended lap count for the racers but an increased purse as well. The Sealed Power 100 winner will pocket $1000 for the victory. Starters in the feature event will be gauranteed $150 in start money. The Sealed Power 100 for the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series is set to roll off at Spartan Speedway in Mason, MI, at 6 PM on Sunday, May 25th.

- Sealed Power 100 at Spartan Speedway, May 25th, Race #4 Details: <Click Here>

- Sealed Power 100 at Spartan Speedway Press Release: <Click Here>

 

 

Beacon Sales Dodge Sponsors Midway Leader

Award for Sealed Power 100 at Spartan Speedway
Charlotte, MI (May 22, 2008) Officials from the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series confirmed today that Charlotte, MI's Beacon Sales Dodge will sponsor a $100 cash bonus to the midway point leader of the Sealed Power 100. Dave and Dora Howe of Beacon Sales Dodge are proud to be a part of the popular truck series. Beacon Sales Dodge also are primary sponsors of series competitor and former Spartan feature winner, Keith Wioncek in his #11 Dodge Ram. Come out Sunday, May 25th to Spartan Speedway in Mason, MI to catch Wioncek and all the other trucks battle it out to earn the Beacon Sales Dodge Midway Leader Bonus Cash in the Sealed Power 100.

- M-40 Speedway, May 23rd, Race #3 Details: <Click Here>

- Spartan Speedway, May 25th, Race #4 Details: <Click Here>

 

 

Reigning Series Champ Justin Claucherty

Starts off 2008 with Win at Angola

Angola, IN (May 17, 2008) Justin Claucherty served notice he has prepared for the new season and the stiff competition by out distancing rivals Joey Shuryan and John Smalley in dramatic fashion to win the first race of the 2008 ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series. More details to be posted soon!

- Angola Motor Speedway Results and Photos: <Click Here>

- Angola Motor Speedway Press Release: <Press Release>

 

 

Angola Motor Speedway Welcomes Trucks for 2008

Angola, IN (May 14, 2008) A full field of race trucks are expected to crowd the 3/8ths mile high banked oval in Northeastern Indiana this Saturday night, May 17th. Justin Claucherty, reigning series champion, swept both Angola events last season and will be on hand to defend his turf. Also expect perennial contenders Joey Shuryan, Paul Schaffer, and Keith Wioncek to be on hand to battle it out along with Indiana's own Ray Axsom! Click on the link below for all the pre-race details.

NEW ==> NOTE 1- All ARA/IURL trucks interested in participating in ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series events must contact the series office for participation clearance and specific rule compliance including tire regulations and weight specification. Participation in the event will be granted only with prior clearance from Series officials, compliance with specific rules set forth, and with completed registration.

NEW ==> NOTE 2 - As a reminder, Hoosier 970 tires are available at the track for all competitors BUT must be ordered in advance of the event. We are expecting over 20 trucks on hand at the Angola event. Thus, to ensure tire availability, please call the series office to order your tires prior to the event!

NEW ==> NOTE 3 - Due to availability issues and subsequent price increases for stock GM upper trailing arms, aftermarket rear upper control arms (fixed or adjustable length) will be allowed effective immediately. Rulebook revision 6.2 includes this rule update.

- Angola Motor Speedway, Race #2 Race Details: <Race #2 Details> <== UPDATED!

- For the updated schedule, click here: <2008 Schedule> <== UPDATED!

- Revisions to the Rulebook have been posted: <Rulebook v6.2> <== UPDATED!

 

 

Mother Nature Wins, Kalamazoo a Rain Out

Livonia, MI (May 5, 2008) A full field of race trucks and practice times below the track record served to heighten the anticipation for the 2008 ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series season opener. However, it was the weather that stole the show as rain forced a postponement of official racing activity. Kalamazoo Speedway and truck series officials have a tentative date of June 21st for a makeup event. Check this site for more details and photos of the days activities - see below!

- Kalamazoo Rainout Photos from the Pit Side: <Race #1 Photos> <== NEW!

 

 

 

Truck Season Opener Set for Kalamazoo Speedway

Kalamazoo, MI (April 29, 2008) Kalamazoo Speedway hosts the first round of racing for the trucks and stars of the 2008 ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series this Saturday night, May 3rd, at 7PM. A full field of the regions best race trucks are expected to battle on the 3/8ths mile high banks.

- For all the details, click here: <Kalamazoo Speedway Race #1>

- Check out the new Track Records listing: <Track Records>

- Updated Driver Pages, click here: <The Drivers>

 

Hall Electronics to Sponsor Rookie of the Year

Columbus, OH (April 29, 2008): Newcomers to the areas most competitive truck racing league will compete for the Hall Electronics Rookie of the Year Award. The top finishing rookie will receive a two-person radio communication system compliments of Hall Electronics. Hall Electronics will also give special discount pricing to all series competitors for the 2008 season. Hall Electronics will be the Official Radio System Supplier of the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series and will coordinate all competitor radio frequencies within the series as well as provide service and product for series staff at-track communications. Stay tuned to this web page for the press release coming soon.

Check out Hall Electronics website at <www.HallElectronics.com>

 

Renegade Racing Fuels Re-joins Truck Series

as Fast Qualifier Sponsor

Merrill, MI (April 23, 2008) Miles Petroleum, Inc has taken over the lead role of distributor for Renegade Racing Fuel for the Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio area. Along with the new management team, a renewal of promotional involvement with the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series has been reached. Renegade Racing Fuels and officials from the truck series have developed an agreement to promote Renegade's new line of racing fuels and lubricants. The promotional relationship will focus on promotion of Renegade Racing Fuels and Lubricants to asphalt short track racers across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

For more details read the <Renegade Fuels Fast Qualifier Press Release>

 

 

PreSeason Testing Heats Up at Spartan Speedway

for ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series

Mason, MI (April 15, 2008) As racers and teams prepare for the upcoming 2008 race season, Spartan Speedway will be hosting an open testing session for ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series competitors this Saturday, April 19. Testing times are from 11AM to 3PM. Note, all minors admitted to pit area must have signed and notarized minor release forms. Forms are available from the series office or the Spartan Speedway office. Hoosier 970 tires may be purchased from the Series at the track.

- Updated 2008 schedule: <Click Here>

- Updated classifieds: <Click Here>

 

Allstar Performance Hard Charger Awards

Return to ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series

Water Vliet, MI (April 8, 2008) One of the most coveted awards by racers in the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series has been the Allstar Performance Hard Charger Award. Series officials are proud to announce Allstar Performance has returned for 2008 to sponsor the Hard Charger awards. The awards are designed to reward and encourage drivers who have the speed skills needed to race to the front in the feature event. Drivers will be rewarded for exciting fender-to-fender racing, passing trucks, improving their finishing position, and putting on an action packed show for the race fans.

- For more details, read the Allstar Performance Press Release: <Click Here>

 

Hoosier Tires Back as Official Tire of the

ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series

Livonia, MI (April 4, 2008) Rules stability has always been a staple of the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series. The series is proud to announce that the official tire for the series will remain, as it has since the series' inception, the Hoosier 970. Said series officials, "the 970 is a great economy tire - a perfect balance of long life and performance for our trucks. This will remain the official tire of the series and in fact the only tire the series has ever used." All tires used in scompetition must be purchased through the Series and ordered in advance. The first tire shipment is due April 5th. Please call the Series office (248) 470-7449 to order your tires.

- For Pre-season test sites, see 2008 Schedule <Click Here>

 

 

ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series Gains Membership with SFI Foundation
Livonia, MI (March 27, 2008) While driver safety has always been a top priority for the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series teams as they compete on the finest raceways throughout the Midwest, the series took a dramatic step to improve their safety performance and demonstrate the series' commitment to safety as they announced the fast growing truck series will become a member of the prestigious SFI Foundation.

- For the full SFI Foundation press release <SFI PR>

- SFI Foundation announces newest member sanctioning body <SFI Foundation>

- Is your race truck ready for '08? Check out the Classifieds section

 

 

Engine Pro Races with the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series

(March 21, 2008) Following a very successful 2007 season, officials from the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series are pleased to announce that Engine Pro will be returning to promote their products again in 2008. The very popular Engine Pro program will once again award product certificates from participating vendors to the Engine Pro Lucky Dog of the Race recipient and the Engine Pro Feature Winner, providing that they have the sponsors decal on their truck.

- For the full Engine Pro press release <Engine Pro PR>

- Check out the ASALMS Mansfield Announcement <Mansfield>

 

 

2008 Registration Deadline Set for March 15

(March 14, 2008) The deadline to register for drivers and teams and to reserve a number has been extended to March 15, 2008. Please check the links below for the updated registration form and for the updated list of number availability.

- Driver Registration <Click Here> <== DUE 3/15/08!

- 2008 Number Registration listing <Click Here>

- 2008 Schedule <Click Here>

 

 

Speed-Pro Powers Masters Championship
(March 12, 2008) The ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series is pleased to add another exciting dimension to the popular truck racing series, the Speed-Pro Masters Championship. The addition of the Speed-Pro Masters Championship creates an exclusive recognition for drivers of a certain age who often beat the younger professional-aspiring drivers. Speed-Pro performance products will back the Master Division, for drivers age 40 or over, with end of the season contingency awards for the top three drivers in the Speed-Pro Masters Championship. Drivers will also be eligible for the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series Drivers Championship as well. Points acquired for the Drivers Championship will be used to determine the Speed-Pro Masters Championship standings.

- For more details on the Speed Pro Masters Championship <Click Here>

 

 

Meyer Motorsports Safety Experts to Back
ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series
(March 11, 2008) Driver safety has always been a top priority for the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series teams as they compete on the finest raceways throughout the Midwest. To demonstrate the series' commitment to driver safety even more clearly, the truck series has announced an agreement with safety equipment specialists Meyer Motorsports Driver Safety & Equipment.

- For more the full Meyer Motorsports Press Release <Click Here> <== NEW!

 

 

Pre-Season 500 Fun for 'The Gentleman'

(March 4, 2008) The Pre-Season 500 hosted by KVR Motorsports turned out to be a great success with an informative driver safety seminar by Jon Meyer of Meyer Motorsports and awesome racing action. And yes, the truck racers brought plenty of close racing with plenty of bumps, spins and crashes to the go-kart track. Many thanks to the staff at Kart-2-Kart for keeping the karts running and the action flowing. Withstanding the pressure from a blazing fast Keera Allen (2008 STTCS Rookie of the Year Contender) and a late race charge from Larry Barylski, Jr. (2004 STTCS Rookie of the Year), it was the 2003 ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series Champion, 'The Gentleman' Jim Froling, outclassing the field to pick up the overall win!

- Pre-Season 500 Photos and Fun: <Click Here>-

 

 

Pre-Season 500 & Driver Safety Meeting - Sunday!

(February 28, 2008) Sunday, March 2nd is the first 'official' event of 2008 for the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series. The day kicks off with the Driver Safety Meeting hosted by the series staff. Jon Meyer, of Meyer Motorsports Safety Equipment, will be on hand to show the latest in driver seats and containment systems, head and neck restraints, and other cockpit safety equipment. The 90 minute presentation will feature driver safety guidelines and best practices as well as experts on hand for driver safety product demonstration. Topics of discussion will include proper fit, adjustment and mounting of safety equipment as well as videos showing the results of race seat crash testing. While attendance is not mandatory, each team is encouraged to send a representative. The safety seminar is free of charge for all series drivers and team members and begins at 11:30 AM. Lunch is available on-site at the Kart-2-Kart snack bar or bring your own.

 

Immediately following the safety discussions at 1:00 PM, KVR Motorsports is set to host the Pre-Season 500 go-karting race. Those of you who participated in the first ever Pre-Season 500 remember the go-kart race as incredibly fun and challenging and a chance to battle other competitors, crew members, team owners and series staff on the track! The racing format will allow each racer a practice session, qualifying session, and a feature race. The feature races will be seeded based on qualifying time. Cost per driver is $50 and you must be 16 to race (under 18 requires parental signature). The race will be held at Kart2Kart Go Kart Racing in Sterling Heights, MI. Please call Keith at 586-531-5281 with any questions and to reserve your spot!

- Is your race truck ready for '08? Check out the Classifieds section

 

 

2008 Season Looks to be Banner Year for Trucks

(January 10, 2008) The ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series is pleased to announce the first nine dates of the 2008 racing season schedule. With over 20 trucks expected to appear at each event, 2008 marks the breakout year for the truck series. A highlight of the schedule is the series' first 100 lap main event set to take place at Spartan Speedway. Also new for 2008 will be the addition of New Paris Speedway (IN), home of the famous Summer Sizzler late model event. Building on the positive momentum of 2007, teams, drivers, and track owners are looking forward to another great season of truck racing. The preliminary 2008 schedule is linked below with nine dates of an expected fifteen race season announced. The full schedule with several additional major announcements will be released shortly pending negotiations with the remaining tracks.

 

 

Check out the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series at Display Events in the Midwest

(Ionia, MI) The ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series will be making show appearances at multiple Midwest and Great Lakes area swap meets and racing trade shows. The next appearance is set for Saturday, January 12th at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds for the MIchigan Racer's Auction. Doors open at 7:30AM with the auction starting at 9AM. Stop by to see the series show truck, visit with series officials and drivers, or pick up some series merchandise. Catch us, if you can, at these locations:

- March 29-30, ProFormance Racers Swap and Trade Show, Canton,OH

 

 

2007 ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series

Championship Awards Banquet a Succes
(Lansing, MI, 11/3/07): The drivers and teams of the ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series gathered in the capital city of Lansing, MI to celebrate a season's worth of racing accomplishments.

For 2007 Championship Awards Banquet details and photos, <Click Here> <== NEW!

 

Thinking Ahead to 2008? Check out the Classifieds

(10/5/07) - While the 2007 season has only just concluded on the track, many teams and drivers are already busy preparing for the 2008 campaign. Gearing up to be the biggest and best ShortTrackTrucks.com Challenge Series season to date, 2008 should see more trucks, more drivers, and still the best tracks in the region. Interest in the series is at an all time high with truck counts growing to 20-22 trucks at each of the past seven events and many prospective drivers and teams looking to become involved. To that end, a plea is being made to all existing truck owners to please go through your inventories and send us an e-mail describing the parts, services, and trucks you may wish to sell. The <Classifieds> page of this site is getting many hits daily and items are selling so please help the new teams get what they need and move some of your unused inventory! Please also remember to utilize the local swap meets and trade shows (see headline below).

To send in classified ad: Click Here to SUBMIT a CLASSIFIED AD

For the latest available race parts and trucks, checkout the <Classifieds>

 

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