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Darling Finds Ride at SIModified
By Mark Royer, 15-Sep-2007

Matthews, North Carolina -  As of early this morning, Chuck Darling has latched on with the SIModified team and will be racing with  them for the remainder of the season.

 

Roster Moves at ASRS
By Mark Royer, 14-Sep-2007

Mansfield, Ohio - Chuck Darling, winner of STPC Race #8 at Montgomery, has terminated his STPC license from ASRS this evening.  In a farewell message to the league forums, Darling wrote "
I've had fun racing with you guys, but I've decided not to run in ASRS any longer."

 

ASRS President & General Manager Jim Foose wasted no time in filling Darling's spot on the ASRS roster by naming EJ McDonell as the recipient of the license.  McDonell will be driving the #83 for ASRS.

 

Two-Timin' Turnure
By Mark Royer, 07-Sep-2007

Mansfield, Ohio - John Turnure's victory last night at Mansfield Motorsports Park makes him the first two-time winner in the Short Track ProCup Series (STPC) and vaults him into the top spot in the championship points race. "My first win was a gimme," explained Turnure of BullRing Motorsports modestly. But this one was nothing of the sort. Turnure had to battle the likes of Donny Moore (NSRS) and Steve Meadors (SIModified.com ) over the final laps to protect his front spot. Moore and Meadors finished second and third respectively.

Jeff Bye, Jr., racing for last nights host league ASRS snagged the fourth spot in his first STPC outing while Chuck Darling, also of ASRS and last race's winer, rounded out the top five.

This was the first STPC race using the new modified chassis from SIModified. "The results are great. The boys over at SIModified.com did a fantastic job putting this one together." said Mark Royer, STPC Admin. "Combine that with a great track from a great host, ASRS, and you get one whale of a show - and that it was."

 

(See race results and photos)

 

Modifieds at Mansfield
By Mark Royer, 05-Sep-2007

Mansfield, Ohio - Fresh on the heels of the Hooters ProCup race at Mansfield Motorsports Park last Saturday, the STPC Modifieds have been rolling into town for this Thursday night's race. The third race of the 2007 STPC Modifieds Series, hosted by American Sim Racing Series (ASRS) will be held tomorrow night. The event, originally scheduled for Irwindale, CA, was moved to Ohio when scheduling issues arose with the California based host. ASRS stepped up and took the race on with relatively short notice.

"We are excited to visit Mansfield," said Mark Royer, STPC Admin, "It is a great venue and ASRS is sure to put on a great show. They have lots of experience running large events over there." Fueling the excitement is the recent release of the new Modifieds chassis from modifieds manufacturers (SIModifieds.com). "This will be the first STPC race that uses the new cars," continued Royer. "Most teams are sticking with the Troyer chassis, but some teams are already moving to other manufacturers. Perhaps a few may even be on hand for this Thursday's race."

The points battle for the STPC Modifieds championship is red hot right now with a mere 8 points separating the top three drivers, Richie Coy and Steve Meadors of SIModified and Keith Moore of BumpDraftin. Close at hand, only another 20 points out, is Dave Slade of HPCORS. The team competition is very tight right now too as SIModified holds a 13 point lead over HPCORS with only another 7 points to third place Bumpdraftin. So, battles will be fought throughout the field vie for the top spots. (See the complete standings.)
 

ASRS To Host 9th STPC Event at Mansfield
Mark Royer, 17-August-2007

Mansfield, Ohio - The American Sim Racing Series (ASRS) team, newest participating league of STPC, will host the 9th race of the 2007 season on Sept. 6th at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway.  The race, originally to be hosted by Golden State Racing Tour (GSRT) fell into question when the GSRT series apparently closed operations.

 

"Fortunately, ASRS's timely admission to STPC opened the doors for them to take on the hosting effort and they happily took on the challenge." said Mark Royer, STPC Administrator.  "I am excited about this one!" said Jim Foose of ASRS as he reviewed all the details of the race.  For complete race settings and information, go here.

 

Darling Checks In With A Win
Mark Royer, 13-August-2007

Montgomery, Alabama - In his first Short Track ProCup (STPC) outing, racing for the newly formed ASRS team, Chuck Darling stepped into victory lane. Beaming, Darling declared "this win is the highlight of my career in sim racing so far! I think racing against sim racers from different leagues really makes you step up your game and the car handled great tonight even on old tires." The Hyundai 150, hosted by BumpDraftin was the ASRS team's STPC debut.

Darling held off an assault by Rex Hoyle of BullRing Motorsports and Jacob Klein of HPCORS over the last laps to protect his win. Hoyle and Klein had to settle for 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Steve Meadors of SIModified.com and Keith Moore of BumpDraftin filled out the top five.

"After eight races we've had eight winners from five separate teams." points out STPC Administrator Mark Royer. "This is a testament to the balance found among the participating short track leagues."

The series is still struggling with high caution counts in the modified cars as twenty starters pulled down fifteen caution flags in 150 laps. Caution counts have been much higher than in the six race late model series that was completed earlier this year. The car manufacturer, SIModified.com, has issued a statement that a car-body change in the soon-to-be released final version could improve things greatly. 
(See race results and photos)

 

Hyundai Madness
Mark Royer, 08-August-2007

Montgomery, Alabama - Two thousand Hyundai vehicles will need to be moved temporarily to make way for a couple dozen modifieds next Sunday as Short Track ProCup drivers make their way south to Montgomery Alabama for the Hyundai 150. The speedway, closed for 2007 and leased for industrial purposes (warehousing inventory from a nearby Hyundai manufacturer) will open it's gates for a single 2007 engagement hosted by BumpDraftin. The 8th STPC event of 2007 and second race of the Modifieds Series at Montgomery Motor Speedway promises to be action packed excitement as some of the best online short track drivers battle for STPC individual and team championships.

With one modifieds race under their belt, Richie Coy of SIModifieds and Dave Slade of HPCORS are tied for the modifieds points lead. Behind them a number of drivers are nipping at their heels and a near-perfect performance at Montgomery will be required to maintain their position. (See the complete standings.)

“Short Track ProCup is a unique series”, explains Royer. “We are not your regular weekly league. Instead, we bring together the best drivers from some of the best weekly short track leagues around the internet for top quality, exciting races once every third week or so. Every driver in the field will be among the top drivers in their respective weekly leagues.”

To be eligible for an STPC license, a driver must join a participating weekly league and meet the qualification requirements established by that league. Each participating league is allotted seven STPC licenses.

STPC events are each hosted by one of the participating leagues and STPC works very closely with them to insure mutual benefit and greater short track awareness throughout the sim-racing community. If you like short tracking and are looking for a high-paced, knuckle whitening experience check out the participating leagues for one that matches your schedule and needs.


John Turnure In the Right Spot
By Mark Royer, 28-Jul-2007

Radford, Virginia - For John Turnure, third place is as good as first in the US Army 150 at Motor Mile Speedway in Radford, Virginia. Turnure of BullRing Mostorsports was declared the winner following a flurry of post race reviews, penalties and pitroad fisticuffs related to a last-lap incident involving the two front runners. Seeing a brief opening Rex Hoyle, also of BullRing dove low into T1 but Jeff Steenbergen of NWSTS quickly closed the door to protect his lead. It was too late, however, and Hoyle got into the back of Steenbergen spinning him and taking checkers. STPC officials spent a day reviewing the incident and decided to penalize Hoyle placing him at the end of the lead lap and leaving the victory for then third position Turnure. "While I have no doubt the contact was unintentional, " explained Mark Royer, STPC administrator, "I felt compelled to penalize Hoyle. It is a slippery slope to allow drivers to turn leaders on the last lap and grab the checkers."

Following Turnure to the finish line for what became a second place finish was Richie Coy in his STPC debut for SIModified.com. Dave Slade of HPCORS took the third spot and Doug Carle of BumpDraftin, returning from a nine week recovery folllowing his heart attack grabbed fourth. Fifth spot was taken by SIModified.com's other new driver Steve Meadors.

Twenty-two drivers took the green in the bruising event hosted BullRing Mostorsports. With an STPC record breaking 17 cautions, tensions were running high all evening. Between cautions, the racing competition was intense and provided drivers and spectators alike some great racing. "I actually had a lot of fun, til my car fried." said Danny Coral, Administrator of host BullRing. "We've all just switched from late models to modifieds," continued Royer, "and it'll take us a bit to get use to the lower cockpit and smaller chassis. When you're inches from the other guy's bumper, it takes an intuitive feel to make the automatic adjustments required to avoid contact. That'll take a little time to acquire; it's just very different than driving late models."

 

ASRS Announces Roster 

Mark Royer, 27-July-2007

 
Cleveland, Ohio - The American Sim Racing Series (ASRS), newest STPC participating league, has announced their roster today.  Included are the following drivers:

42 Skip Honaker
388 Chuck Darling
40 Paul Boswell
92 Jeff Bye, Jr.
45 Wes Johnston

 

Turnure In the Right Spot
By Mark Royer, 26-July-2007

Radford, Virginia - With pole-sitter and leader Jeff Steenbergen (who led 148 of 150 laps) being turned by Rex Hoyle on the last lap, and Hoyle being penalized to the end of the lead lap, John Turnure was sitting pretty in third and ends up being declared the unofficial winner (pending full scoring) of the US Army 150 at Motor Mile Speedway.  (Full race story coming soon.)

 

NWSTS Adds Nick Poland
By Mark Royer, 24-July-2007

Billerica, Massachusetts - The NWSTS front office has announced today that Nick Poland will suit up for their team driving the number 11.  STPC would like to welcome Nick to the ranks and we look forward to driving with him on-track.

 

American Sim Racing Series joins Short Track ProCup! 

Jim Foose, 24-July-2007

 
Cleveland, Ohio - The Short Track Pro Cup Series (STPC) welcomed another member to the fold with the addition of the American Sim Racing Series (ASRS) bringing the total number of participating leagues to 9.   

The American Sim Racing Series, has been in operation since 2002 has grown into one of the premier online racing leagues, and is excited to be included in the Short Track Pro Cup Series.  “I feel that I speak for our league as a whole when I say we are excited to be a part of the STPC” ASRS President and General Manager, Jim Foose stated in a written statement.  “This is a unique concept and I think it will not only strengthen our league, but will allow our premier drivers to have some fun.  After all, that is the point of online racing” Foose continued.

Right now the ASRS does not have an official STPC race date, but that could change in the near future.  “I have stated I would like to host one of the STPC events, but while they have not granted us a race date, they haven’t said no” Foose stated of the STPC events which bring select drivers from the member leagues together under a common format.  “I am optimistic that we will get a date before the season is over, one can only hope, you can bet my fingers are crossed.” 

Mark Royer issued the following statement: "We are excited at STPC with the addition of ASRS as a participating league.  The current participating league owners voted to include ASRS and we look forward to their on-track debut.  I know they will be a strong addition to STPC and will challenge for individual and team championships in the 2007 STPC Modified series." 

The American Sim Racing Series has seen continued growth since its birth in 2002.  Since 2005, some of the biggest names in short track sim racing have raced in the American Sim Racing Series, making it America’s #1 Online Short Track League.  For more information on the ASRS visit www.americansimracing.com

 

STPC Opens Modified Series at Motor Mile
Mark Royer, 24-July-2007

Radford, Virginia - Due to last-minute issues with the track surface at Airborne Speedway in Plattsburg, NY, BullRing Motorsports, host of the STPC Modifieds Series opener, was forced to quickly find a substitute venue for the US Army 150, tomorrow night's race (Wed. July, 25th). The BullRing looked 750 driving miles south and made hasty arrangements with Motor Mile Speedway in Radford VA to insure that the STPC opener goes off without a hitch.

 



"These things happen," explained Mark Royer, STPC Administrator, "I'm just glad the folks at BullRing, along with their sponsor Dutchess Beer Distributors, have worked so hard pull things together and make this race happen in Radford. Motor Mile is a great track and the racing there should be exciting for drivers and fans alike." With that, STPC teams turned their haulers around and are headed for the mountains of Virginia.

With the completion of the Late Model Series early in July and the crowning of Keith Moore of Bumpdraftin as 2007 STPC LM champion, the teams are anxious to get going on the new series to knock Moore off his throne. Drivers from 9 independent weekly short track leagues will vie for both the individual and team crowns. The late model series saw six different winners in six races, so many drivers believe the modifieds series will be their chance to shine.

“Short Track ProCup is a unique series”, explains Royer. “We are not your regular weekly league. Instead, we bring together the best drivers from some of the best weekly short track leagues around the internet for top quality, exciting races once every third week or so. Every driver in the field will be among the top drivers in their respective weekly leagues.”

To be eligible for an STPC license, a driver must join a participating weekly league and meet the qualification requirements established by that league. Each participating league is allotted seven STPC licenses.

STPC events are each hosted by one of the participating leagues and STPC works very closely with them to insure mutual benefit and greater short track awareness throughout the sim-racing community. BullRing Motorsports, this week's host, is the home of a number of excellent weekly series ranging from Nextel Cup to short track.  In addition, BullRing Motorsports is recognized as a top provider of chassis setups to the online racing community.

If you like short tracking and are looking for a high-paced, knuckle whitening experience check out the participating leagues for one that matches your schedule and needs.

 

BullRing Moves Event 7 to Motor Mile
By Mark Royer, 21-July-2007

Billerica, Massachusetts -  Due to undisclosed issues with the track surface at Airborne Speedway, BullRing Motorsports, host of STPC's Event 7 (the Modifieds Series opener), was forced to move the event to Motor Mile Speedway in Radford, Virginia.  Last minute arrangements are being hastily made for the arrival of STPC's drivers for this Wednesday's race.  (For details go here.)

 

SIModified.com Adds Coy and Meadors
By Mark Royer, 21-July-2007

Matthews, North Carolina SIModified.com has announced today that they are making two roster changes in preparation for the upcoming six-race Modifieds series.   Richard Coy, an SIModifieds league administrator and sponsor, and Steve Meadors will replace Tony Whittier and Matt Riley for the squad.  Coy will drive the #2 and Meadors has yet to announce his number for STPC.  The STPC front office extends a warm welcome to both drivers and we look forward to seeing them on the track next week.


Hoyle Rules
By Mark Royer, 2-July-2007

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Following an early incident that put pole sitter Charli Brown of SIModified.com at the back of the pack, the BullRing's Rex Hoyle took the lead and held it for every green-flag lap to checkers in the Crankin' Hank, Marrow.org 150 last night. Hoyle's dominating performance was nearly flawless as he grabbed the final victory of the six-race Short Track ProCup (STPC) late model series. Following Hoyle most of the way was Dan Wolf of HPCORS who was looking at an outside chance at taking the STPC Late Model championship from points leader Keith Moore of (BumpDraftin). Wolf needed a great performance combined with a disaster for Moore. While Wolf managed a fantastic 2nd place finish, it still wasn't good enough to overtake 5th place finisher Moore for the championship.

Josh Guiher (a.k.a. Butter) of SIModified.com took the third spot at Myrtle Beach securing a third place in the championships as well. Ed Jones of HPCORS pulled in for fourth on the night.

While Keith Moore snagged the championship followed by Wolf and Guiher in 2nd and 3rd, Donny Moore of NSRS took the fourth LM series spot and HPCORS's Mark Royer the fifth.

The next STPC race, three weeks from now at Airborne Speedway will open the six race Modifieds series.

 

Crankin’ up a Champion
By Mark Royer, 29-June-2007

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – Fireworks and festivals are the talk of Myrtle Beach this week as the Fourth of July celebrations approach. Murrell’s Inlet is having its annual Boat Parade, North Myrtle Beach it’s Independence Music Blast, and keeping up with the local excitement Myrtle Beach Speedway will host the Crankin’ Hank, Marrow.com 150 this Sunday night. Being the sixth and final race of the 2007 Short Track ProCup (STPC) late model series, the Crankin’ Hank will be action packed excitement as many of the best short track drivers battle for the STPC Late Model championship.

Keith Moore of BumpDraftin is the odds-on favorite to take the crown. Moore has a cool 41 championship points lead over his closest contender Dan Wolf of HPCORS and it’s another 43 points to third place Josh Guiher representing race host SIModifieds.com . BumpDraftin also holds a 23 point lead over NSRS in the team championship race.

“No one has dominated STPC this season,” points out Mark Royer, STPC Administrator, “We’ve had five separate winners in five races. However, Keith Moore has been a very steady throughout and deserves to be where he is.” Following this race, STPC will begin it’s six race Modifieds series and the championship points will be reset to zero.

“Short Track ProCup is a unique series”, explains Royer. “We are not your regular weekly league. Instead, we bring together the best drivers from some of the best weekly short track leagues around the internet for top quality, exciting races once every third week or so. Every driver in the field will be among the top drivers in their respective weekly leagues.”

To be eligible for an STPC license, a driver must join a participating weekly league and meet the qualification requirements established by that league. Each participating league is allotted seven STPC licenses.

STPC events are each hosted by one of the participating leagues and STPC works very closely with them to insure mutual benefit and greater short track awareness throughout the sim-racing community. SIModifieds.com is hosting this week’s event at Myrtle Beach.  SIModifieds.com, sponsored by NPGPro Racing and the  Fraser Street Deli, is the home of the Whelen Modifieds mod and runs three weekly modified series, the SK Modified Series on Mondays and Tuesdays, the Whelen Modified Tour on Wednesdays and the True Value Race of Champions on Thursdays.


If you like short tracking and are looking for a high-paced, knuckle whitening experience check out the participating leagues for one that matches your schedule and needs.


Crankin' Hank
By Charli Brown, 15-June-2007

Matthews, North Carolina - My dad, Hank Brown has been diagnosed with Leukemia.  To honor him and his fight we will name the next STPC race at Myrtle Beach The Crankin' Hank, Marrow.org 150.

My dad brought me up around race cars and he follows my progress of online racing since we no longer live together with me in North Carolina, and he still living in Connecticut. We ran a Pro4 Modified together and raced all over New England and Wall Stadium in New Jersey.

He is currently at the University of Massachusetts Medical in Worcester, but told me he plans to be home in a few days after getting his third dose of Chemotherapy. Hopefully, a donor match will be found for him soon.

 

Reigning Butter
By Mark Royer, 14-June-2007

Nashville, Tennessee - It was Josh Guiher (a.k.a. Butter) of
SIModified.com that sat in the lead when the red flag flew on lap 97 of the Get Well Doug Carle 150 which was ultimately terminated as wind-swept rains rolled into Nashville yesterday.  While Guiher was downplaying his victory in the fifth STPC event of the 2007 season hosted by NSRS as one of lucky circumstance, second place finisher Keith Moore of BumpDraftin congratulated him pointing out, "Its all about being in front!".  Last night Moore was close enough to the front to wrestle the STPC championship points lead away from Dan Wolf of HPCORS who sat this race out.  With one late model race to go three weeks from now at Myrtle Beach, Keith Moore is the odds-on favorite to take the Late Model class championship.  Following that race STPC will begin its six-race Whelen Modifieds series.

 

Slipping in behind Moore for a 3rd place finish was Charli Brown of SIModified.com.  Both Brown and Guiher drive for the Fraser St. Deli sponsor giving the establishment a lot of visibility in the Music City.  A pair of BullRing Motorsports drivers filled out the top five as John Turnure and Rex Hoyle took 4th and 5th respectively.

 

Keith Moore (BumpDraftin) collected 5 championship points for leading the most laps and another 5 for leading one or more laps.  Also collecting the bonus for leading a lap were Josh Guiher (SIModified.com), John Turnure (BullRing), Rex Hoyle (BullRing), RJ Perles (NSRS) and pole sitter Jeff Steenbergen (NWSTS).  The hard charger, gaining 7 positions on the evening was Mark Royer of HPCORS.  The 1/2-way leader award is not given in a shortened race.  (See detailed results)


Guitars and Fast Cars
By Mark Royer, 12-June-2007

Nashville, Tennessee - Carrie Underwood and the CMA Music Festival aren’t the only hot tickets around town. In addition to guitars, banjoes and drum sets, Nashville will be making way for car haulers, tire jacks and engine winches as the drivers of Short Track ProCup (STPC) arrive for the Get Well Doug Carle 150, the fifth event of the 2007 STPC series. The North/South Racing Series (NSRS) will host the race at the Music City Motorplex.

With a new name and an online facelift (by the American Short Track Group, ASTG) the old Nashville track promises to be an exciting venue for the red-hot STPC points race. With just two races remaining in the Late Model class, Dan Wolf of HPCORS, the current STPC points leader, has submitted a request for provisional points indicating that he can’t make the trip to Nashville. That leaves the points lead wide open to several drivers nipping at Wolf’s heels including BumpDraftin’s Keith Moore and Donny Moore of NSRS who are running 2nd an 3rd respectively.

“I expect to see some wild, knuckle-white racing tomorrow night,” said Mark Royer, STPC Administrator, “Nashville is an old favorite and STPC drivers are excited to take to the asphalt there.” The 0.569 oval has 18 degree banking in the corners and will support high speed, inside-outside battles throughout the strong STPC field.

“Short Track ProCup is a unique series”, explains Royer. “We are not your regular weekly league. Instead, we bring together the best drivers from some of the best weekly short track leagues around the internet for top quality, exciting races once every third week or so. Every driver in the field will be among the top drivers in their respective weekly leagues.”

“To be eligible for an STPC license”, Royer continues, “a driver must join a participating weekly league and meet the qualification requirements established by that league. Each participating league is allotted seven STPC licenses.”

STPC events are each hosted by one of the participating leagues and STPC works very closely with them to insure mutual benefit and greater short track awareness throughout the sim-racing community. NSRS is a long running series that runs CUP, CTS and Aero88 divisions for NR2003 and V8 Supercars on rFactor. In addition, NSRS is the home of ASTG, makers of some of the finest short tracks for NR2003 and rFactor, including Music City Motorplex.

If you like short tracking and are looking for a high-paced, knuckle whitening experience check out the participating leagues for one that matches your schedule and needs.

 

GSRT to Host 9th STPC Event At Irwindale
By Mark Royer, 25-May-2007

Sacramento, California -
Golden State Racers Tour (GSRT) has agreed to host the 9th STPC race at Irwindale on September 5th.  See full details here.

 

GSRT Application to STPC Approved
By Mark Royer, 25-May-2007

Billerica, Massachusetts - The California based Golden State Racers Tour (GSRT) has applied to STPC for admission as a participating league.  Following closed door discussions at the STPC front office, the board of participating league representatives has voted to approve the application.  GSRT now has 7 licenses to issue to it's drivers and those drivers will be eligible for the next STPC race at Music City Motorplex hosted by
NSRS.

 

In addition, GSRT is considering hosting the available September race date on the week of Sept 2-8.  That date became available when MORE Racing was dropped as a participating league earlier in the season.

 

BumpDraftin Adds Adam Radiske
By Keith Moore, 23-May-2007

Independence, Missouri - Keith Moore, BumpDraftin Administrator, has announced today that Adam Radiske will be driving the #65 car for BumpDraftin.  We all look forward to competing with Adam and welcome him to STPC.

 

Klein Comes Alive
By Mark Royer, 21-May-2007

NR2003ss011Newton, Iowa - Following three mediocre Short Track ProCup (STPC) outings, by Jacob Klein's standards, the reigning
HPCORS 2006 Champion put it all together last night in the TT Racing 150 at Iowa Speedway.  Taking the lead the hard way, passing RJ Perles of NSRS on the outside on lap 104, Klein led the rest of the way to checkers in the 150 lap event.  Battling Klein for the lead over the last ten laps was HPCORS league nemesis Dave Slade who finished a mere 3 one-hundredths behind Klein and had to settle for second.  "One more lap and I woulda' have been done." Jacob Klein explained in a post race interview, referring to his spent tires.  When asked by reporters about his march to the front over the last 50 laps of the race, Slade simply replied "I wanted it bad."

 

Pulling in for third was Donny Moore of NSRS who put on quite a driving show running the latter portions of the race without third gear.  BumpDraftin's Keith Moore took the fourth spot, which was good enough to vault him into a tenuous 4 point lead over HPCORS's Dan Wolf in the championship points race.  Wolf was forced to retire early due to mechanical problems.  Pole-sitter John Turnure of BullRing Motorsports, back from an illness that kept him out of the first three STPC races, showed that the time off hasn't blunted his driving skills by rounding out the top five.

 

"This was a battle the entire way," said STPC Administrator Mark Royer.  "No less than 8 separate drivers held the lead during the race and every lap was a battle.  I want to thank NWSTS for hosting a great event at Iowa Speedway."

 

With only two races to go until the STPC Late Model champion is crowned, Keith Moore leads a red-hot championship points race.  Three HPCORS drivers have slipped into the top five.  In addition to Wolf, top finishes last night at Iowa by Klein and Slade push them into the championship hunt.  Donny Moore of NSRS held his third spot on the championship board with a third spot in the race.

 

In addition to the victory, Klein took 5 bonus points each for leading one or more laps, leading the most laps of the evening at 42 and gaining the most positions during the race at 16.  Dan Wolf was the 1/2-way leader garnering 5 points for him.  Other lap leaders were John Turnure (BullRing), Keith Moore (BumpDraftin), Donny Moore (NSRS), RJ Perles (NSRS), Mic Olafson (NWSTS), Jeff Steenbergen (NWSTS) and Dan Helbert (BumpDraftin).

 

Short Track ProCup drivers are now looking forward to June 13th, when they will take to the track at Music City Motorplex in Nashville, Tennessee.  NSRS who hosted the 2007 STPC opener will also be hosting the 5th race in Nashville.


(See detailed results and photos.)


STPC Driver Doug Carle Suffers Heart Attack
By Kevin Carle, 19-May-2007

Cincinnati, Ohio -
Last Wednesday night my dad had a heart attack. He was having chest pain and cold sweats and went to the ER. They told him the EKG was normal so they did a chest x-ray on him and that came back normal as well. They came in to give him an aspirin and as he sat up he started convulsing and then his heart stopped. They shocked him and got him back and then air cared him to another hospital where a cardiologist was there ready to operate. They put 2 stints in his arteries to keep them from blocking up. He was in intensive care until yesterday and now is in a regular room and getting better. If ya's could, say a prayer for him, he's not out of the woods yet but, he's getting close! Ya'all take care and hope to be back on here racin' soon.

 

STPC Administrator Mark Royer added, "Our thoughts and prayers will be with Doug, Kevin and their family.  I trust Doug's recovery will be speedy and complete."

 

STPC at Iowa Looks to be Great Show
By Mark Royer, 18-May-2007

Newton, Iowa - With the new speedway in Newton Iowa entering it's first full season of racing, officials at STPC made sure that the Short Track ProCup (STPC) was on the Iowa Speedway schedule. STPC drivers began arriving in the small town earlier today in preparation for the fourth STPC event scheduled to kickoff this coming Sunday afternoon. "Iowa is a special place." said Mark Royer, STPC Administrator. "It is a wide, fast, grippy track that promises to provide some great racing for STPC. It is an ideal venue for the type of racing we do. I am glad our host NWSTS chose to run here." NASCARACEPIX Weekend Short Track Series (NWSTS) is the host league for this weeks STPC race.

With three late model races down and three to go, HPCORS driver Dan Wolf tops the championship points chart with 468 points. Not far behind is Keith Moore of BumpDraftin sitting at 450 points. The late model champion will receive a unique prize this season - they will have the naming rights and track selection rights to ninth race of the NWSTS summer season, to be held on July 29th.

STPC runs events about once every third week. Each event is hosted by one of the participating weekly leagues and STPC works very closely with them to insure mutual benefit and greater short track awareness throughout the sim-racing community. This week’s host, NWSTS is entering their sixth season devoted specifically to short track racing. NWSTS is part of the TT Racing League and is kicking off their 6th season at SUAR Speedway tonight using the Whelen Modifieds mod. Drivers of all skill levels are invited to join them for some great short track racing.

If you like short track racing and are looking for a high-paced, knuckle whitening experience check out NWSTS or any of the participating leagues for one that matches your schedule and needs.
 

Dan Does Disney
By Mark Royer, 30-Apr-2007

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Lake Buena Vista, Florida - Disney World has a long repertoire of canines.  There's goofy, pluto, 101 dalmations and or course the Lady and the Tramp.  Now, we can add a Wolf to the fold as HPCORS's Dan Wolf topped a star-studded Short Track ProCup field last night in the Disney 100 at Walt Disney World Speedway.  The victory not only gave Wolf the checkers, but also vaulted him into the individual championship points lead and his team into the team points lead.  Making it a one-two night for HPCORS was Dave Slade. Slade worked his way from the back of the pack at the opening green to the second place finishing spot during two long green flag runs.

 

RJ Perles of NSRS, who ran near the front all race including leading 48 laps, pulled in for the third spot while pole sitter Keith Moore of host league BumpDraftin snagged fourth.  Rounding out the top five was Doug Carle, also of BumpDraftin .

 

Wolf, Perles and Moore each captured 5 additional championship points for leading one or more laps.  Wolf added another 5 for leading the most laps, 50 of the 100 lap event.  RJ Perles grabbed the 5 point 1/2-way leader bonus and Slade took the 5 hard charger points for gaining 12 positions enroute to his 2nd place finish.

 

Sixteen drivers made the long trip to Florida to take the green.  The event was high paced and action packed.  "Despite a very tricky course with some very, um..., interesting bumps here and there, the field did an awesome job keeping themselves out of trouble." said STPC Administrator Mark Royer referring to the the fact there was only one caution in the event.  "This is in marked contrast to the mayhem in Minnesota." where there were no less than 16 yellows dropped.

 

The Short Track ProCup drivers are now looking forward to May 20th when NASCARACEPICX Weekend Short Track Series (NWSTS) will host a night in Iowa setting off the TT Racing 150 at Iowa Speedway.  But, in the meantime, it's back to the weekly circuits!

(See full results and photos.)

 

Mark Spiker Signs On With NSRS
By Mark Royer, 27-April-2007

Florence, Kentucky - The NSRS League office has announced that Mark Spiker will remain on the roster as a permanent team member.  As one of the flurry of last minute entries to the Minnesota race three weeks ago (a result of the addition of two STPC licenses for each participating league), Spiker completed just 27 laps in that race.  He will be driving the #54 Wrangler Chevrolet.

 

Tony Whittier To Ride With SIModified
By Mark Royer, 27-April-2007

Matthews, North Carolina - After turning just 13 laps as a last minute entry at Minnesota State Fairgrounds Speedway three weeks ago, Tony Whittier has hooked on to SIModified.com  as a permanent addition and hopes to put in a full race at Walt Disney World. Whittier will be running the #89 Bojangles car.

 

NSRS Adds Jimmie Jones
By Mark Royer, 27-April-2007

Springfield, Oregon - Jimmie Jones (Comsike), a regular at NSRS, has signed on to fill the 7th and final roster spot on NSRS's STPC roster.  Jones is not new to inter-league racing having run for the NSRS Team in the 2005 Short Track Team Championships. Jones will be running the #35 John Deere car.


Short Track ProCup Goes To Disney World
By Mark Royer, 24-April-2007

Lake Buena Vista, Florida - Mickey and Minnie will be in the back seat of the convertible pacecar, Goofy will drop the opening green flag and Snow White and the 7 dwarfs will be selling peanuts and cotton candy in the grandstands. However, amid the Disney-styled, vacation-like atmosphere will be 25-plus who mean all business, driving business, the business of winning the third Short Track ProCup (STPC) event. STPC drivers will line up for the Disney 100, the third race of the 2007 season at Walt Disney World Speedway, a unique one-mile, tri-oval in Lake Buena Vista Florida this Sunday at 9:30 PM ET.

With two races under their belts, the championship points race is red-hot. Keith Moore of BumpDraftin, the host of this Sunday's event, and Donny Moore of NSRS are locked in a dead tie for the front spot with 315 points each. A mere 12 points behind them in the third spot is Dan Wolf of HPCORS.  In fact, each of the 7 participating leagues has at least one driver in the top eight, a testament to the balance of quality drivers each league brings to STPC.

Keith Moore, Administrator of host league BumpDraftin describes Walt Disney World Speedway, "It's a very fun track, like Phoenix but different. 3 completely different turns. It should be big enough to have a great 20+ car field on too." "This should be an exciting race. The track has some unusual bumps and it will support higher speeds than typical at STPC events. It will be very interesting to see how the short track drivers handle the track." added Mark Royer, STPC Administrator.

STPC runs events about once every third week. Each event is hosted by one of the participating weekly leagues and STPC works very closely with them to insure mutual benefit and greater short track awareness throughout the sim-racing community. This week’s host, BumpDraftin, is a long running league that is home of the 2007 Impact Modifieds Series. In addition, BumpDraftin offers a variety of different class choices which change from time-to-time including past CUP, ASA, CTS, LM, and IROC series.

If you like short track racing and are looking for a high-paced, knuckle whitening experience check out BumpDraftin or any of the participating leagues for one that matches your schedule and needs.

 

STPC To Present Two NWSTS Races

STPC LM Class Champ to Name One Race
By Mark Royer, 25-Apr-2007

Billerica, Massachusetts - Following three days of close-door negotiations Mark Royer, Short Track ProCup (STPC) Administrator, and Mic Olafson, NASCARACEPICX Weekend Short Track Series (NWSTS) Administrator, issued a joint statement.  STPC will present two Season-6 NWSTS races.  The first will be the Short Track ProCup 150 on June 29th.  More interestingly, the second will be the STPC LM Champ 150 on July 20th.  The STPC Late Model class champion, who will be crowned after the sixth STPC event on July 1st, will have the option of renaming the STPC LM Champ 150 to a name of his choosing.

 

In a clarifying statement Royer noted that the two races are not STPC events, they are NWSTS races on the regular NWSTS weekly schedule.

 

STPC Expands License Count
By Mark Royer, 12-Apr-2007

Billerica, Massachusetts - The STPC front office has announced today that it has expanded the number of STPC licenses granted to each participating league from 5 to 7.  "One of the league owners partitioned STPC for the expansion and after a vote of all owners the expansion was granted." said Mark Royer earlier today.


Keith Moore Checks in for Checkers
By Mark Royer, 12-Apr-2007

NR2003ss001St. Paul, Minnesota - A smiling Keith Moore of BumpDraftin was surrounded by the Bud Girls on the victory podium as he explained, "This one makes up for last week!" Keith was referring to his untimely mechanical failure while leading at New Smyrna three weeks ago. There was only clear sailing for Keith last night at the 2nd Short Track ProCup (STPC) event of the 2007 season, the Minnesota 150 presented by Bud Light and hosted by BullRing Mostorsports. The victory catapulted Moore into a STPC championship points tie with unrelated namesake Donny Moore of NSRS who had a sweet 3rd place finish himself.

Tucking in behind Keith Moore on lap 121 and following him to a second place finish was Donny Moore's team mate Jeff Wurtz. Pole sitter Rex Hoyle of host BullRing pulled in for fourth and Thomas McKie opened the CANAM 2007 campaign with a nice top five.

Bonus points were handed out to Rex Hoyle (15 for leading the most laps, 1/2 way leader and leading one or more laps). Keith Moore, Dan Wolf of HPCORS, and Charli Brown of SIModified.com also collected 5 point each for leading during the race. Joe Sheedy of CANAM was the hard charger (worth 5 bonus points) gaining a whopping 21 positions, starting 29th and finishing 8th. The fastest race lap was turned in by Charli Brown on lap 108 when he turned a blistering 17.810 second lap.

26 drivers took the green in the brusing 150 lap event which saw 16 cautions. But, the quality and excitement of the green-flag runs was very high. "Whenever you get this many excellent drivers on one track at the same time, it's going to be touch and go until everyone gets to know one another." pointed out Mark Royer, STPC Administrator. "Remember, everyone of these guys is use to finishing in the money in their regular weekly leagues, so it can be difficult to accept settling into a 20th spot. That'll all work out with time." Royer assured the post-race audience.
(See full results and photos.)

 

John Turnure Suffers Illness - Rex Hoyle to Step In

By Mark Royer, 10-April-2007


Billerica, Massachusetts - The
BullRing MotorSports and Racing Leagues has announced that the John Turnure, driver of the No. 88 Short Track Central.com Dodge, has been taken with long term illness and will not be available to drive in STPC.  Rex Hoyle will step in to drive the No. 88 with an American Emergency Vehicles sponsorship on a Ford Taurus.  As a clarification, the STPC front office issued a statement that this move is a permanent roster change, not a single race substitution which would not be allowed under current STPC rules.

 

STPC and all the participating leagues and drivers extend the sincerest wishes to John for a speedy and complete recovery.  He will be in our thoughts.

  

CANAM Launches 2007 Campaign at Minnesota

By Thomas McKie, 10-April-2007


Bakersfield, California - After missing the first STPC race of the season at New Smyrna Speedway, the CanAm Racing Team will be making their debut at  Minnesota State Fairgrounds this Wednesday night.  Because of mechanical problems with a couple of the teams haulers, the team was unable to make the first race of the season and are now behind the eight ball.  

The CanAm Racing Team consists of Thomas McKie (2 time CanAm Short Track Division Champion), Joe Sheedy (2 time CanAm Short Track Division Champion), Ron Sheedy (Runner-Up CanAm Short Track Division) and Duane Prince (Runner-Up CanAm Short Track Division).  All four drivers are looking forward to getting onto the track with the best short track racers in the world. 

The CanAm Racing Team will be adding a 5th member in the next week or two.  So, make sure to stay tuned for the next announcement.
 

SIModified.com Adds Matt Riley

By Mark Royer, 08-April-2007
 

Billerica, Massachusetts - SIModified.com has announced that they will be adding Matt Riley (MRiley) to their STPC roster.  Matt is an experienced online short track driver with many outstanding accomplishments.  Matt also drives a real-life supermodified 350 class car at local short tracks throughout New Hampshire in an effort to hone his online driving skills.

 

AJ Woods and NWSTS Part Ways

 By Mark Royer, 08-April-2007
 

Billerica, Massachusetts - AJ Woods (woodysracing) and NWSTS have parted ways and AJ will not be racing in STPC on an NWSTS license.  The license reverts to NWSTS ownership and they can re-assign it as they wish.

 

Short Track ProCup Goes North, Far North

 By Mark Royer, 07-April-2007
 

St. Paul, Minnesota - Haulers are packed... late model cars, spare parts, tool carriers, and winter jackets.  The snow has barely melted and the air is cold but there's nothing chilly about the excitement brewing around the twin cities as they prepare for the arrival of the Short Track ProCup (STPC).  Nearby Minnesota State Fairgrounds (MSF) Speedway is the site for STPC Event 2, the Minnesota 150 presented by Bud Light and hosted by BullRing MotorSports and Racing Leagues.  MSF is a grippy, 1/2-mile, regular shaped oval that promises to provide some very exciting racing for both STPC drivers and fans alike.

 

The MSF track management has made special pit road upgrades in preparation for the arrival of STPC.  In 2006 the track had just 21 pit stalls, but work crews worked through the winter to expand that to 32.  “We appreciate all the work that went into the upgrades“, commented Mark Royer, STPC Administrator.  “I have been to MSF before and it’s a great track.  Combining STPC with a Bud Light sponsorship and an improved pit stall arrangement can only improve an already excellent facility.”

 

Each STPC event is hosted by one of the participating weekly leagues and STPC works very closely with them to insure mutual benefit and greater short track awareness throughout the sim-racing community. This week’s host, BullRing MotorSports and Racing Leagues is a long running league with a full sponsorship from Dutchess Beer Distributors, the Hudson Valley’s premier Anheuser-Busch Products Distributor.  The BullRing operates late model, CUP and modified divisions using NR2003.  In addition, the Bullring is widely known for cutting edge chassis setup information used throughout the online short track community.

 

If you like short track racing and are looking for a high-paced, knuckle whitening experience check out the Bullring or any of the participating leagues for one that matches your schedule and needs.

 

Brown Files Entry in Minnesota State Fair's Budweiser 150

Looks forward to the challenge and diversity STPC Series offers

By Charli Brown, 06-April-2007
 

Matthews, North Carolina - True Value/Race of Champions modified driver Charli Brown has filed a provisional entry in Wednesday night's Budweiser 150 for the second event in the Short Track Pro Cup Series at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

 

"I've got to thank Josh Guiher, Fraser Street Deli and Josh's race team for getting this car ready for me" explained Brown. "We took my Levi Strauss Signature Late Model that I ran this winter off the jackstands in my shop and took it to a closed door test at North Wilkesboro after Josh's guys put a new Five Star Monte Carlo body on it and it's a sharp looking piece. The colors might be different but the fans will still recognize the Vecchio #1 I've been using on my modified."

 

Brown also explained that he would by flying in from Greenville-Pickens, South Carolina with team mate Guiher to start at the tail of the field in his Short Track Pro Cup debut.

 

"This is a great series that Mark is putting on" explained Brown. "I'm proud to say that SIModified.com was one of the first leagues to jump on and sign with STPC to host two events in this series. We believe in the vision and premise that STPC is trying to promote. I wanted to get involved as soon as I heard about it."

 

Round two of the Short Track Pro Cup will be hosted by the The Bullring and will be run at Minnesota State Fairgrounds Wednesday night, April 11th. Practice will start at 8:30 PM with Qualifying to start at 9:30 PM. Fraser Street Deli team mate Joshua Guiher is the current points leader.

 

"I look for us to be a strong team" Brown explained. "I also look forward to mixing it up with Danny Coral, John Turnure, Keith Moore, Mark Royer and the rest of these guys I have read about. It's a diverse group of drivers from Hooters Pro Cup, Late Models and Modifieds that should offer a stiff challenge for us."
 

Carlton "Doc" Herald (CANAM) Resigns License
By Mark Royer, 04-April-2007

Carlton "Doc" Herald (CHerald) of the CANAM Online Racing League announced today that he is resigning his STPC license for personal reasons.  "I have too many hospital administrative duties to participate in the short track series at this time," explains Herald.  The STPC administration wishes Carlton the best and hopes to see him back in action in the future.  Carlton's STPC license will revert to CANAM ownership for re-assignment, at their option.

 

Coral Sexy, Confident and at Top of Heap
By Mark Royer, 22-March-2007

New Smyrna Beach, Florida - Danny Coral (dcoral) of the BullRing racing leagues, reveling in the moments following his great win in Missile Man 150 at New Smyrna Speedway last night, pointed to his astrological sign, Taurus, for an explanation, "Your feeling sexy, confident and in control... You're at the top of the heap now..."  And, quite a heap it is too.  The Short Track ProCup (STPC) roster is packed with some of the best short track drivers from participating leagues around the internet.  Coral's victory came at the expense of Keith Moore (KeithMoore) of BumpDraftin who led 96 laps and looked in control when he suffered electrical problems on lap 131 of the 150 lap event forcing him to take his car behind the wall under green costing him six laps.

 

Working Coral's bumper for the last bunch of laps was Dan Wolf (DanWolf), a familiar figure in winner's circle at HPCORS races, who pulled in for second.  Josh Guiher (JGuiher) of SIModified.com, who made it to the STPC race in the nick-of-time being helicoptered in from Whelen Series opener at Caraway Speedway, slowly battled his way from back of the pack to a sweet third place finish.  Rounding out the top five were Donny Moore (donny4) of host league NSRS and pole sitter Jeff Steenbergen (racinjj62) of NWSTS.  (See full results and photos.)

 

STPC Kicks-Off Tomorrow at New Smyrna
By Mark Royer, 20-March-2007

New Smyrna Beach, Florida - The town of New Smyrna Beach, Florida is a-buzz with anticipation as top notch Short Track drivers from all over the internet are converging there for the inaugural season opener of the Short Track ProCup series (STPC). The event will be hosted by the North/South Racing Series (NSRS) at New Smyrna Speedway, a half-mile, high banked oval not far from Daytona.

“Short Track ProCup is a unique series”, explains series administrator Mark Royer. “We are not your regular weekly league. Instead, we bring together the best drivers from some of the best weekly short track leagues around the internet for top quality, exciting races once every third week or so. Every driver in the field will be among the top drivers in their respective weekly leagues and we expect exciting battles throughout the field.”

“To be eligible for an STPC license”, Royer continues, “a driver must join a participating weekly league and meet the qualification requirements established by that league. Each participating league is allotted five STPC licenses.”

STPC events are each hosted by one of the participating leagues and STPC works very closely with them to insure mutual benefit and greater short track awareness throughout the sim-racing community. NSRS is a long running series that runs CUP, CTS and Aero88 divisions for NR2003 and V8 Supercars on rFactor. In addition, NSRS is the home of the American Short Track Group (ASTG), makers of some of the finest short tracks for NR2003 and rFactor.

If you like short tracking and are looking for a high-paced, knuckle whitening experience check out the participating leagues for one that matches your schedule and needs.

 

Big Daddy's 150 Set for Sept. 26th

Billerica, Massachusetts, 17-Feb-2007 - The BullRing Motorsports and Racing Leagues has finalized details to host the Big Daddy's 150 at South Boston Speedway on September 26th.  This is the third race being hosted by the BullRing and leaves only one remaining event open to finalize the 2007 schedule.

 

BullRing to Host Third STPC Event

Billerica, Massachusetts, 16-Feb-2007 - Mark Royer, STPC Administrator, today announced that STPC has reached an agreement in principle for the BullRing Motorsports and Racing Leagues to host a third STPC event for the 2007 season.  "The details of the event, and exactly which event for that matter, need to be worked out.  But, the agreement leaves STPC with one remaining open date to fill on the 2007 schedule." explained Royer.

 

First right of refusal to host the open date remains with MORE Racing.  Royer continued, "Randy Hughes has expressed interest in having MORE host an STPC event.  We are waiting to see if MORE can fit our event into their server's schedule."  Once the last open date if filled, the 2007 schedule will be finalized.

 

MORE Racing Joins STPC

Billerica, Massachusetts, 05-Feb-2007 - Randy Hughes, series administrator for MORE Racing, has announced today that MORE Racing will be joining STPC as a participant league for the 2007 season.  Mark Royer said "We are excited to have MORE aboard and are working the details of whether and which events MORE will host."

 

STPC Schedule Forms

Billerica, Massachusetts, 05-Feb-2007 - Following a hard-working off-season, the fledgling Short Track ProCup (STPC) front office in Billerica Massachusetts has announced that the inaugural 2007 season schedule is nearly complete.  With 10 of 12 races scheduled, only two dates remain to be filled.  "The 10 scheduled events are being hosted by five quality leagues," said Mark Royer, STPC Administrator, "and we have several other great leagues interested in signing on to fill the last two dates.  We're working out the details now."  Royer goes on to explain that interest is so high, that a number of the already-participating leagues have offered to pick up a third if the dates aren't filled.

 

The STPC mission is clear; provide action-packed short-track excitement by bringing together the best online short trackers.  But, the plan is unique.  STPC has gone the extra step to ensure cooperative participation of all participating weekly leagues in an effort to work with, not counter to, them providing an air of mutual benefit and respect.  STPC holds events every third week, leaving the weekly action to the regular weekly leagues.  "We are not taking drivers from participant leagues," Royer is quick to point out.  "To the contrary, part of the STPC mission is to bolster their rosters.  We've done this by making a driver's eligibility in STPC hinge on his or her performance in one of the participating weekly leagues.  Every third week or so, STPC drivers get to race in a high quality short track event packed with some of the best drivers from all over the internet."

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