MOTORSPORTS TEAM PRESS RELEASE BRADLEY TERRELL BT RACING/VSR #5v
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MARCH 23, 2009
MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Sullivan: [email protected]
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WEBSITE INFORMATION: www.bradleyterrell.com
Terrell teams with veteran driver Jim VanLare to open Petaluma Speedway All Pro Series season
By Bill Sullivan
PETALUMA, CA (3-23-09) - Sebastopol’s Bradley Terrell will take his first green flag of the 2009 racing season this Saturday night thanks to the assistance of a family friend and a well known racer from the North Bay. While his own car is still under construction, eighteen-year-old Terrell will strap into the competitive #5v Sprint Car owned by Jim VanLare of Santa Rosa to begin his fourth year of sprint car racing.
“I really want to thank Jim Vanlare and his family for giving me this opportunity,” said Terrell. “My car is not quite ready just yet and I didn’t want to miss the first few races of the year again. I can’t thank him enough for his help and generosity. I’m looking forward to getting back on the track.”
Late last season, Terrell raced with a motor built by VanLare in an effort to break it in for the friend of the family. On that night, he won his fourth victory of the season at Petaluma Speedway. Hopefully, such luck will continue for the duo as Terrell utilizes not only the motor, but the entire car. Both Terrell and VanLare have had their share of success on the Petaluma Speedway 3/8 mile and by combining forces should be a competitive force in this upcoming All Pro Sprint Car Series opener.
In 2008, Terrell focused on the All Pro Sprint Car Series at Petaluma Speedway as well as the traveling Civil War Sprint Car Series. At this home track of Petaluma, he captured four feature wins and finished fourth in the point standings despite a handful of absences during the year. In the Civil War Series Terrel raced in nine of the 15 scheduled events. He finished 19th overall in the standings and concluded the year with three top ten finishes, one top five and two heat race wins in the competitive series.
Terrell began his racing career at the early age of six as many youngsters do, racing outlaw karts in the northern region of California such as Lakeport and Red Bluff. After great success, he advanced to full size sprint cars in 2006 and began racing at Petaluma Speedway and area tracks. The first generation driver is known for his clean racing style, great sense of humor and true sportsmanship, qualities that are important today for young racers wishing to advance in the sport of auto racing.
This Saturday, Terrell will be aboard the VanLare Steering Repair #5v Maxim at Petaluma Speedway. In the coming weeks he will continue seeking sponsorship and complete his family owned #43 sprint car to continue his campaign in the 2009 Petaluma Speedway All Pro Championship and select events throughout California such at the Civil War Series, the annual Trophy Cup in Tulare and much more.
“I’m really looking forward to the season,” said Terrell. “Thankfully with the help of Jim VanLare we may be able to compete in the entire season without missing races in the beginning. We did pretty well last year despite the nights off and I think we’ll be very competitive in the season to come if we can get our sponsorship program where it needs to be and have some strong finishes.”
Jim Vanlare’s sponsors of the #5V sprint car include Randy Hanson Auto Body and Aussie Towing. Bradley Terrell would like to that his longtime supporters as he begins the new season as well including Argonaut Const, Millhouse Glass, the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, Randy Hanson Auto Body and Paint. Vanlare Steering Repair, A1 Shower and Mirror Incorporated, DK Embroidery, Knockout Signs, Allied of Santa Rosa and Sausalito and Altes Engineering
To learn more about Bradley Terrell or to inquire about sponsorship of this 2009 racing team, visit his official website at www.bradleyterrell.com. Further information on Petaluma Speedway can be found at www.petaluma-speedway.com.
CAPTION INFORMATION:
Bradley Terrell is ready to race for the 2009 racing season.
