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FYI
Copied from pitgate.com
FREMONT, OH (2-21-09) by Bryan Autullo - F.A.S.T. Public Relations
The smell of hot chili filled the air at the Inaugural Racer's Chili Challenge, held at the fair grounds next to Fremont Speedway, as the crowd poured into the Flower Building throughout the afternoon to support local racing charities and the Fremont/Attica Sprint Title point fund. A little bit of nasty weather didn't keep too many people from coming to sample the 22 chili entries as the snow piled up outside. It was evident that the fans and drivers are getting anxious for the 2009 racing season to begin and seeing the BK Sears #20x car on display next to the newly unveiled F.A.S.T. show car had everyone longing for the roar of engines and the smell of methanol.
Celebrity judges Brad Doty, Kenny Jacobs, Jim Linder, and Darl Harrison made their laps around the chili pots with clip boards in hand taking notes to determine their favorites as the teams did their best to impress the judges with tasty chili and overall team presentation. The 3J Motorsports team won the 410 division as Colvin Racing took home the top prize in the 305 division. KCD Motorsports took the checkers in the Truck/Late Model division. WFIN's Racing World won the Fans/Media competition and also took home the "Chili Chief" award for the most votes overall by the judges. The Best Appearing Team award went to Top Gun Enterprises. The "People's Choice" award went to the 3J Motorsports team as they were voted the best overall chili by the general public. Extra special thanks go out to all the teams who participated in the Chili Challenge event.
There were several local drivers on hand throughout the day signing autographs and meeting fans of all ages. Host and emcee Brian Liskai, along with Scott Barman, spent the afternoon interviewing drivers and talking about their 2009 plans as many fans were introduced to these guys for the first time off the track. One of the goals of the F.A.S.T. organization is to bring racing charities into the public eye through interaction with the drivers and race teams who make it all possible. We'd like to thank all the drivers who participated in this event to help make it a success.
One of the highlights of the afternoon was the KS Sales & Service Hot Head Contest as six contestants downed as many Jalapeno peppers as they could eat in 5 minutes. The competition was "heated" and the minimum number of the flaming green death consumed was 9. Hot Shot Jason Tomczyk burned the competition by downing 15 and took home $50 in cash and a roll of toilet paper. The Computer Man, Inc. Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament had 15 contestants trying their skills with 4 year old Sydney Shammo taking home the first place trophy. Cassidy Wilson was the runner up.
Greg Smith was the winner of the 50/50 drawing with proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish "Sprint forWishes" charity and pedal car raffle. In all, the Make-A-Wish crew collected over $250. Although Racers Racing for a Cure were not able to attend this event, $150 was set aside from the proceeds to be donated on behalf of the Chili Challenge committee for cancer research. The Texas Hold 'em Tournament was held to benefit the Hoserville Ohio charity for injured drivers and Todd Giteheff took home the loot. Through admissions, donations, and events throughout the day, Hoserville Ohio collected $700 and another $700 was donated to the F.A.S.T. point fund that will be distributed to drivers at the end of the season.
Hoserville Ohio and F.A.S.T. would like to thank all the people who came out to this event and all the people who participated in making it a huge success. Several sponsors helped make the event possible: Fremont Speedway, Alliance of Construction Professionals, Gressman Powersports, KS Sales& Service, Linder's Speed Equipment, Dale's Towing, Fremont Fence, Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership, Computer Man Inc., Level Performance, Tireman, Great Lakes Internet & Computer Services, DPM Automotive, Hasselbach Meats, Attica Raceway Park, Fremont Shell/Hy-Miler, North Coast Security, Root?s Poultry, Wendy?s of Tiffin, Arthur Treachers, Engler Printing, UPS Store, and Painter's Supply.
This event was made possible through the hard work and donated time of the 'Chili Committee' who did a fantastic job of putting this event together and making it a success. Darin Dukeshire, Crissy Carrothers, Scott Porter, Bryan 'Swamp' Autullo, Jenny Leimann, Tera and Kellie Sears, Kurt Humbert, Craig Mintz, Lindsay Bowe, Ross Paulson, and Duane Hancock put forth a great effort to bring this event to the public. A great time was had by all and several great racing charities benefitted from this event. The Fremont/Attica Sprint Title also benefitted from the proceeds to help crown a "Fan's Champion" in 2009. Get ready to enjoy some great racing at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway in just a few weeks.
FAST on Dirt, Inc. would like to thank the following contributors to the 2009 FAST Championship Series point fund. Without the help of these companies and individuals, this would not be possible. Please show them all your support and patronage for supporting the sport of sprint car racing.
Kistler Racing Products
All Star Plumbing & Heating
KS Sales & Service
Engler Machine & Tool
Henry MotorSports Inc.
Black Swamp Media Group
MyHeroCards.com
Banshee Graphics
Computer Man, Inc.
Strawberry Hill Farm Market
The Hideaway Inn (Bucyrus)
RockAuto.com
Hoserville Ohio
Hoseheads.com
RacingFansDirect.com
Level Performance
R&R Auto Wrecking
Reebar Diecasting
Performance Metals, Inc.
FSR Radiator
Real Geese
Buckeye IT Services
High Vista Video
Racers Racing for a Cure
Gressman Powersports
NAPA of Bryan, OH
Gaerte Engines
Bobby's Truck & Auto Repair
Golden Graphics
Also, a very special thanks to all of our contingency award sponsors:
Wings Unlimited
Racing Optics
Rocket Headers
VRP Shocks
Kinsler Injections
RAM Engineering
Pro Shocks
Permatex
Zemco Headers
Kinser Filters
Outerwears
Kinsler Injections
DMI Race Components
Keizer Wheels
Linder's Speed Equipment
Saldana Racing Products
RacingJunk.com
Triple X Race Components
Randy's Racing Filters
MetTec
VMAC/BR Motorsports
Astro Titanium
SuperShox
Hinchman Indy Uniforms
More cash and prizes will continue to be added. Stay tuned for the the latest on FAST by visiting www.fastondirt.com
9th Annual Northern Ohio Sprint Car Show
March 18-20, 2011
Featuring the FAST sprint cars
NOSCS Hall of Fame, and much more...
At the Tiffin Mall in Tiffin, Ohio
Official home of the Hoserville Ohio Benefit Auction
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