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VALKEN TO SPONSOR NPPL IN 2012

December 27, 2011

December 27, 2011 – Swedesboro, NJ
Valken Sports has become a sponsor of the NPPL for the 2012 season and will be also supplying paint at the NPPL events. This decision reaffirms Valken’s continued commitment of supporting all facets and levels of paintball
Valken President and CEO, Gino Postorivo stated, “Our new Redemption-Pro line of professional-grade paintballs will raise the bar and set a new level of excellence that NPPL players deserve. “Valken is a strong supporter of the NPPL and we look forward to an excellent 2012 season”.
NPPL COO, Chuck Hendsch said, “The National Professional Paintball League is committed to hosting the highest quality paintball tournaments at the most affordable price. Our vision is to provide you, the player and team, a professional stage to compete on while giving you the best possible experience and we welcome Valken back to the NPPL for the 2012 season”.
All event paintballs must be purchased on-site from official NPPL

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JOURNEY KERCHNER IS VALKEN’S NEWEST SALESMAN

December 8, 2011

December 8, 2011 – Swedesboro, NJ.
Journey got his start at American Paintball Supply, grew with Pro-Caps Direct and is now an integral part of the Valken Sales Team.
“I’m psyched to come onboard with Valken and jump right in and hit the ground running. “ I see big things happening with paintball and with Valken in 2012 and am happy to be a part of the best team in the industry”, said Kerchner.
Valken President and CEO, Gino Postorivo stated, “We are extremely proud to have Journey join our sales force. He’s a personable, diverse, resourceful and driven salesman that has fit in perfectly with our team and we look forward to ringing in the New Year with him on board”.
Valken Sports is the exclusive distributor of Redemption, Graffiti, Crusade, Fate and Infinity paintballs. To become part of the Valken dealer network and receive the best pricing on distributed brands such as Planet Eclipse, Dangerous Power, Kingman, Ninja, Crossfire, Guerrilla Air, Stiffi, J & J, Azodin, GXG, SLY, Virtue or any of the other 50+ brands or paintball or airsoft products, please call 866 97-VALKEN, visit Valken.com or email Debbie@valken.com

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ANDY POTTER JOINS VALKEN

December 5, 2011

December 5, 2011 - Swedesboro, NJ.
Andy Potter hired by Valken Sports as the newest member of their sales team.
Andy, who has been in the paintball industry for over a decade, got his start at EMR in PA., one of the most renown paintball fields on the east coast, and worked his way up the EMR corporate ladder. After attending Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, he worked for JT USA as one of their top sales performers, then in 2009 he joined the Pro-Caps Direct team in less than 2 years, was promoted to US Sales Manager. Andy’s involvement within the paintball industry ranges from one end of the spectrum to the other. He’s a grass-roots scenario and tournament player, Sales, Production and Logistics Manager, Events Coordinator and has been one of the industry’s most respected and hands-on managers.
“It will be great to be working with such an exciting and driven company that is so focused on the needs and wants of the players. I’ve watched Valken grow over the past 3 years and I’m eager to see what 2012 has in store for all of us”, says Andy Potter.
Gino Postorivo, President and CEO of Valken Sports said, “Andy brings a lot to the table; whether it’s in sales, customer service, event support or production; he’s an asset. We welcome him we are proud to have Andy as part of the Valken team.”

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VALKEN HIRES PRO STAFF AND LAUNCHES FULL SERVICE FACILITY IN SAN DIEGO, CA

November 28, 2011

November 28, 2011 - San Diego, CA.
Valken Sports is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of their west coast, full service distribution facility, located in San Diego, CA. This state of the art facility houses thousands of paintball items from over 50 manufacturers and will service the western United States.
In addition to this fully-stocked facility, Valken HQ, located in Swedesboro, NJ will provide full service distribution to the eastern U.S. There is also convenient paint distribution through several hubs located in Atlanta, GA., Louisville, KY., Colorado Springs, CO., Sacramento, CA. and Los Angeles, CA.
The San Diego warehouse will be expertly staffed by true paintball professionals; David “Davie” Williamson and John “JR” Richardson. Both are long-time players and have excelled to professional, World Champion, level on teams such as Navarone, XSV, Ironmen, Dynasty, Avalanche and Infamous.
Throughout David’s 15+ year paintball career, he has complimented several, well -known and respected paintball companies as a Designer, Sales Manager, Operations Manager and R & D. “JR” has also established himself in the industry not only as a pro player, but also as Outside Promotions, Operations and Warehouse Management at some very popular paintball fields, Manufacturers and Distributors during his 15+ years in the industry.
Valken President and CEO, Gino Postorivo said,” By adding this new warehouse, we can better serve our dealer network in a timely and more cost efficient manner. The demand for Valken product and paint on the west coast has been overwhelming so we hired great, local staff, brought the gear out west and we’re ready to go”. “Bringing on Davie and JR only adds to the increased level of service Valken provides and we are happy to welcome them on to the team”, added Postorivo.

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VALKEN EXPANDS THEIR DISTRIBUTION - NEWEST PAINT HUB IS NOW OPEN IN ATLANTA, GA

October 25, 2011

VALKEN EXPANDS THEIR DISTRIBUTION - NEWEST PAINT HUB IS NOW OPEN IN ATLANTA, GA

October 25, 2011 - Swedesboro, NJ

Valken is announcing further expansion and opening of their newest of 7 paint hubs, located in Atlanta, Georgia.

This facility compliments 3 paint hubs on the west coast, (San Diego, Sacramento and LA) one in Colorado Springs, CO. another in Louisville, KY. and Valken headquarters, located in Swedesboro, NJ.

This strategically-placed distribution center will better-serve their customer base and will also decrease shipping times and reduced shipping costs to Florida and the rest of the southeast region.

Valken President and CEO, Gino Postorivo said, “This addition is just one more way we are providing better logistical support for our dealers at lower costs.” The demand for Valken paint in the southeast is so high, we were happy to accommodate our dealers, and we’re still not done yet!” added Postorivo.

Valken Sports is the exclusive distributor of Redemption, Graffiti, Crusade, Fate, and Infinity paintballs. For more details on how become part of the Valken Distribution Network and having access to over 50 distributed brands of paintball products or to have a Valken show vehicle at your event, please call (866) 97VALKEN visit www.valken.com or email debbie@valken.com.

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The ‘Doctor’ Danny Johnson Carves up Eastern States 200 field to Take Orange County Fair Speedway Checkers

October 24, 2011

MIDDLETOWN, NY – October 23, 2011 – Danny Johnson was not to be denied in the 50th edition of the Eastern States 200 at Orange County Fair Speedway. Two red-flag periods, a bevy of cautions, and nearly 140-laps of work on his right-rear Hoosier tire would not stop Johnson from claiming the $20,000 top prize.
Johnson would inherit the lead from Justin Haers on lap 136 as the driver from Phelps, NY made his mandatory pit stop. Johnson would dominate the rest of the race to pick up his second Super DIRTcar Big-Block Series win of the season.
“This car and this crew were great today,” explained Johnson, who only trails Brett Hearn (8) in Eastern States 200 victories. “We had to pass a lot of cars today but we made it work and here we are.”
Orange County Fair Speedway regular Tim Hindley would bring the car home with a stout second place finish. “Those restarts towards the end were a little rough. The track was good for most of the race, but the top wasn’t there in 3 and 4 towards the end. We had a really good car though.”
Hindley also finished second to Johnson in the 2008 Eastern States 200. “We’ll get one of these. We just need to beat Danny.”
Danny Johnson started the Eastern States 200 from sixth starting spot and ran a conservative race early. A lap-65 caution for Jerry Higbie and Peter Britten tangling saw nearly half of the field make their mandatory pit stop. Johnson came out of the pits fifth of the cars that had pitted, but pitted the very next lap, restarting the race at the tail of the field.
“The original plan was to take fuel only,” explained Johnson. “The guys checked the tire and told me there was no way it was going to last another 140 laps so we came back in for a new tire.”
Johnson immediately started working towards the front using the outside to pass cars lap after lap. Johnson had worked his way into the top-5 by lap 115 with Andy Bachetti the only driver in front of him that had made the mandatory stop.
Bachetti appeared to be Johnson’s biggest threat, and was in position to win his first Eastern States 200, but his Steve Hough-owned #34 came to an abrupt stop in turn 3 on lap 120, ending his fantastic run.
With Bachetti out of the event, Gary Tomkins proved to be a threat, as he moved up behind Johnson and began challenging him for position.
When Justin Haers finally made his pit stop on lap 136, Tomkins found himself in second place with Johnson in front. It appeared as if Tomkins was the only car able to maintain the pace set by Johnson, but a late race right rear flat negated the fine run put in by Tomkins.
Johnson went on unchallenged until a caution on lap-198 saw the field bunch up for one last chance to steal the victory from Johnson. Billy Decker would restart to the outside of Johnson, but Johnson proved too strong, as he immediately opened up his lead and went onto the win.
Tim Hindley was able to take advantage of the late-race restart and passed Billy Decker for second. Decker would finish third, with his championship rival Matt Sheppard coming home fourth. Johnny Guarino, using a DIRTcar 500 Spec big-block motor came home in fifth.
Heavy impact with the outside wall, and then with Mike Ruggerio saw S.E.F. 200 winner Stewart Friesen complain of neck pain. The safety crew was quick to the scene and cut him out of the car and placed him on a backboard. He was taken to a local hospital where he was treated and released with no serious injuries. The race was red flagged.
A second red flag came out when Jimmy Phelps, while running in the top-5, was turned on a restart resulting in a pile up that blocked the track. Tim Fuller, Danny Creeden, and Tommy Sears would all have their days end in the pile up.
Brett Hearn was running in third and appeared to have a car capable of winning his unprecedented ninth Eastern States 200 when mechanical problems ended his day on lap 85.
Clinton Mills, who nearly won the 2010 Eastern States 200, was involved in a scary flip after heavy contact with the first turn wall during one of two consolation races Sunday afternoon. He walked away without injury.
The two consolation races were won by Stewart Friesen and Mike Ruggerio.
The Super DIRTcar Big-Block Series will now head to the Dirt Track at Charlotte for The World Finals November 3-5. For more information, visit SuperDIRTcarSeries.com.
Race Summary Eastern States 200 Orange County Fair Speedway
Pos. Car Num. Driver/Hometown, State, Laps Complete, Purse
1st 27J Danny Johnson/Rochester, NY, 205, $20,000
2nd 1H Tim Hindley/Monticello, NY, 205, $8,000
3rd 91 Billy Decker/Unadilla, NY, 205, $4,500
4th 9s Matt Sheppard/Waterloo, NY, 205, $3,500
5th 9 Johnny Guarino/Riverdale, NJ, 205, $3,000
6th 115 Kenny Tremont/Sand Lake, NY, 205, $2,000
7th 10 Richie Eurich/Warwick, NY, 205, $1,500
8th 42p Pat Ward/Genoa, NY, 205, $1,000
9th 33 John Lieto/Mt. Kisco, NY, 205, $900
10th 33 1/3 Tommy Meier/Waldrick, NJ, 205, $800
11th 4 Tim McCreadie/Watertown, NY, 205, $700
12th 19 Chuck McKee/Middletown, NY, 205, $600
13th 8R Rob Bellinger/Dexter, NY, 205, $500
14th 98H Jimmy Phelps/Baldwinsville, NY, 205, $450
15th 99L Larry Wight/Phoenix, NY, 205, $400
16th 673 Gary Tomkins/Clifton Springs, NY, 205, $375
17th 8 Rich Scagliotta/Bound Brook, NJ, 205, $350
18th 74 J.R. Heffner/Pittsfield, MA, 205, $325
19th 10c Tim Currier/Auburn, NY, 205, $290
20th 4SL Bob Hentschel/Accord, NY, 199, $280, Accident
21st 3 Justin Haers/Phelps, NY, 188, $275, Accident
22nd 74 Tim Fuller/Edwards, NY, 183, $260, Accident
23rd 62s Tommy Sears/Clay, NY, 183, $260, Accident
24th 11 Danny Creeden/Middletown, NY, 183, $260, Accident
25th 53 Mike Ruggerio/Walden, NY, 181, $260, Front End
26th 79 Jeremy Markle/Port Jervis, NJ, 178, $260, Accident
27th 6x Jackie Brown/Hurley, NY, 157, $260, Suspension
28th 21m Bob McGannon/Garnerville, NY, 148, $260, Accident
29th 24 Chris Shultz/Holmes, NY, 148, $260, Accident
30th 10 Michael Storms/Wantage, NJ, 144, $260, Suspension
31st 2RJ Ronnie Johnson/Duanesberg, NY, 135, $250, Accident
32nd 7 Rick Laubach/Hellerstown, PA, 135, $250, Accident
33rd 10J Jeff Heotzler/Wallkill, NY, 135, $250, Accident
34th 34 Andy Bachetti/Sheffield, MA, 120, $250, Engine
35th 49 Billy Dunn/Watertown, NY, 99, $250, Driveshaft
36th 20 Brett Hearn/Sussex, NJ, 85, $250, Mechanical
37th OB’s Bobby Varin/Sharon Springs, NY, 72, $250 Accident
38th 97 Jerry Higbie/Slate Hill, NJ, 65, $250,Accident
39th 21a Peter Britten/Brisbane, QLD, 65, $250, Accident
40th 77x Dale Planck/Cortland, NY, 62, $250, Tire
41st 5 Jimmy Horton/Neshanic Station, NY, 57, $250, Mechanical
42nd 25 Mike Kolka/Circleville, NY, 51, $250, Mechanical
43rd 39 Dustin DeLaney/Albany, NY, 35, $250, Accident
44th 1 Stewart Friesen/Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONT, 34, $250, Accident
45th 93x Craig Mitchell/Poughkeepsie, NY, 29, $250, Driveshaft
46th 7K Kirk Horton/Eldred, NY, 24, $250, Accident
Bilstein Shocks Fast Time: Michael Storms
Half Way Bonus: Tim Hindley
Provisional Starters: Tim Currier, Tommy Sears, Rich Scagliotta, Bobby Varin
Lap Leaders: Meier 1-66, Hindley 67-85, Guarino 86-89, Hindley, 90-104, Fuller 105-123, Haers 124-135, Johnson 137-200
Did Not Qualify
OB’s Scott Flammer/West Milford, NJ
0 Dan Humes/Canaan, CT
1 Dave Werber/Brewster Heights, NY
1L Bill Lowden Jr/Bath, NY
3 Erik Holmgren/Middletown, NY
3 Bill Pascual/Mohegan Lake, NY
4B Donnie Wilson/Ramsey, NJ
17H Tom Hindley/Monticello, NY
20c Craig Hanson/Tribes Hill, NY
21 Clinton Mills/Middletown, NY
23 Billy VanInwegen/Sparrowbush, NY
27 Corey Ziegler/Mountain Home, NY
41 Jimmy Davis/Ballston Spa, NY
43 Keith Flach/Ravena, NY
43J J.C. Flach/Ravena, NY
44 Brian Krummel/Accord, NY
47 Kurt Hunderland/Middletown, NY
49 Donnie Elliott/Middletown, NY
71D Frank Doty/Middletown, NY
84 Mel Schrufer/Bloomingburg, NY
88 Steve Dodd/Middletown, NY
93c Frank Cozze/Wind Gap, PA
99 Ryan Phelps/Fulton, NY
124 Pierre DaGenais/Gatineau, QUE
213 Steve Walsh/Middletown, NY
280 Justin Holland/White Lake, NY
Super DIRTcar Series Points after the Eastern States 200 (Driver/Points/Difference)
1st 91 Billy Decker 2272 0
2nd 9s Matt Sheppard 2219 -53
3rd 98H Jimmy Phelps 2085 -186
4th 20 Brett Hearn 2064 -208
5th 27J Danny Johnson 1996 -176
6th 3 Justin Haers 1892 -380
7th 8R Rob Bellinger 1776 -496
8th 21A Peter Britten 1729 -543
9th 99L Larry Wight 1696 -576
10th 62s Tommy Sears 1696 -576
11th 8 Rich Scagliotta 1674 -598
12th 10 Tim Currier 1583 -689
13th 673 Gary Tomkins 1535 -737
14th 49 Billy Dunn 1339 -933
15th OB’s Bobby Varin 1282 -990
16th 115 Kenny Tremont 1281 -991
17th 99 Ryan Phelps 1225 -1047
18th 97 Michel Chicoine 1224 -1048
19th 74 J.R. Heffner 1213 -1059
20th 33 1/3 Tommy Meier 1208 -1064
DIRTcar Racing in the Northeast Region is brought to fans by several sponsors and partners; including Hoosier Racing Tire; VP Racing Fuels; GM Performance Parts, Nationwide Insurance and Safety-Kleen. Promotional partners include the University of Northwestern Ohio and Chizmark Larson Insurance Agency. Contingency sponsors are ASI; Bert Transmissions; Bicknell Racing Products; Bilstein Shocks; Brodix; ButlerBuilt; Comp Cams; Intercomp; JE Pistons; KSE Racing Products; Motorsports Safety Systems; MSD Ignition; Penske Shocks; Racing Electronics; R2C; Super Flow; Vicci Racing Apparel; WIX Filters; Wrisco Industries; Xtreme Lubricants and Extreme Mufflers.

Thanks to Dirt Track Digest - http://www.dirttrackdigest.com/the-doctor-danny-johnson-carves-up-eastern-states-200-field-to-take-orange-county-fair-speedway-checkers/

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AJ Slideways Takes Black Rock Checkers Sunday

Black Rock Speedway Results: 10/22/2011-
Dutch Hoag’s National Open

Street Stock World 100 Feature (100 Laps)- RICH GREEN, Bob Buono, Daryl Krebs, Jared Hill, Steve Mowrey, Nate Daggett, Scott Sebring, Dave Bruno, Tyler Yeagle, Earl Zimmer, Rich McIntyre, Brett Marlatt, Jason Butler, Rich Sharpsteen I, Dan Giboo, Mike Welch, Larry Fenton Jr., Gene Sharpsteen, Dan Hoffman Sr., Byron Dewitt, Bill Weller, Rich Talada, Jake Karlnoski, Brenton Miller, Chris Fisher, Butch Green.

Lap Leaders- Marlatt 1-10, R. Green 11-33, Buono 34-37, R. Green 38-100.

Did Not Qualify (40)- Mike Wilbur, Nick Robinson, Nate Peckham, Dan Babock, Cory Costa, Kurt Stebbins, Kenny Evans, Les McCann, Don Kossell Jr., Sid Harmer, Rick Crego, Jeff Smith, Bruce Mowery, Todd Hayward, Kane Stebbins, Mike Cooper, Tom Cundy, Lavern Knickerbocker, Dave Pope, Russ Marsden, Scott Smith, Paul Harrington, Steve Faulkner, Scott Fullen, Brett Crawford, Fred Peters, Ken Cook, Nate Arnold, Joe Knapp, Kurt Decker, Jeff Elliott, Shane Wolf Jr., Harold Frisco II, Erica Bell, Tom Eiklor, Rich Powell, Charles Harvey, Mike White.

Heat Winners- Daggett, S. Mowrey, Buono, R. Green, Karlnoski, R. Sharpsteen.
Consolation Winners- Krebs, Zimmer, Giboo.

Dutch Hoag Crate Sportsman Feature (50 Laps)- TIM SEARS JR., Jim Spano, Jim LaRock, John Venuto, Boyd Mactavish, Rob Humphreys, Greg Martin, Bob Johnson, Katelyn Kane, John Scarborough, Ross Vleck, Fran Hilton, Bob Reis, Brett Buono, Ben Wheeler, John Hargrave, Brady Fultz, Donnie Lawson, Tyler Siri, Ajay Potrzebowski, Ray Bliss Jr., Russ Morseman, Jeremy Pitcher, Chris Silvers, Kyle Rohner.

Lap Leaders- Spano 1, Lawson 2-6, Spano 7-11, Venuto 12-14, Spano 15-16, Venuto 17-21, Spano 22-35, Sears 36-50.

Did Not Qualify (23)- Bryan Faulkner, Loren Lincoln, Grant Hilfiger, Gary Hotelling, Connor Brown, Josh Butler, Dakota Hargrave, Roger Williams, Rick Rogala, Ray Dann, Ryan Tracy, Dave Emmons, Mark Alnutt, John Wilbur Jr., Brandon Butler, A.J. Lloyd, Kane Bristol, Kevin McPherson, Brent Ayers, Kris VanNordstrand, Walt Chyrywaty, Rod Mullen.

Heat Winners- LaRock, Venuto, Humphreys, Fultz, Siri.
Consolation Winners- Morseman,

Modified Feature (30 Laps)- ALAN JOHNSON, Eric Fisher, Dylan Dewert, Ray Bliss, Donnie Lawson, Ryan Susice, Dale Welty, Chad Homan, Phil Vigneri, Steve Hulsizer, Casey Williams, John Juhl, Jim LaRock, Ron White, Boyd MacTavish, Eldon Payne, Jr., Kenny Peoples Jr., Dave DuBois, Mike Bills, Randy Brokaw, Alex Hoag, Bob Henry Jr., Mike Ward.

Lap Leader- Johnson 1-30.

Did Not Qualify (12)- Steve Gray, Joe Dgien, Steve Babicek, Dave Allen, Lee Bills, Matt Smith, Tim Harris, Mike O’Brien, Chris Clark, Brady Fultz, Brian Malcolm, Bobby Davis.

Heat Winner- Fisher, A. Johnson, Dewert, Bliss.
Consolation Winner- C. Williams

BRP CanAm Late Model Feature (30 Laps)- JEREMY WONDERLING, Glenn Whritenour, Brian Knowles, Jason Knowles, Mikey Wonderling, John Waters, Dusty Waters, Jim Johnson, Greg Galligan, Beamer Guzzardi, Buck Payne, Billy VanPelt, Wally Wade, Dave DuBois, Carl Cleveland, Mike Wonderling, Jared Hill, Larry Knowles, Bruce Miller (DNS).

Lap Leaders- J. Wonderling 1-30.

Isky Red Zone 20 Lap Non-Qualifier Feature (20 Laps)- CARL SHETLER, Nick Dandino, Jerry Wilson, Steve LaBarron, Jay McConnell, Cecil LaBarron, Greg YoungMick Seely, Brad LaBarron.

Dash Winners- J. Wonderling, J. Knowles.
Heat Winners- D. Waters, Van Pelt.

Original Pizza Logs 600 Sprint Tour Feature (20 Laps)- NICK COOPER, Tyler Walker, Darryl Ruggles, David Ferguson, Ben Kysor, Dan Knoll, John Smith, Alysha Ruggles, Matt Smith, Matt Farnham, Kevin Carlson, Keith Granholm, Megan Allen, Joe Trenca, Kirsten Dombroski, Cody Shurgot, Hank Stanhope, A.J. Bogino, Nate Hendrix (DNS), John Venuto (DNS).

Lap Leaders- Ferguson 1-11, Cooper 12-25.
Heat Winners- Bogino, J. Smith.

Thanks to Dirt Track Digest - http://www.dirttrackdigest.com/aj-slideways-takes-black-rock-checkers-sunday/

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Valken to Launch New Products and Initiatives at the Field Owners Conference – Orlando

September 20, 2011

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Valken is proud to be a part of the 2011 Team Efforts Events Field Owners Business Conference being held the day before World Cup!  

We’ll be rolling out a large quantity of new items as well as the VALKEN DEALER INITIATIVE in response to the dealers need for greater freedom in how they run the day to day operations at their stores and fields. Valken has years of experience with both dealers and customers alike and has grown accustomed to the significance of both. As a result, they have implemented an Initiative to bridge the gap between them, thus growing the sport in new ways.

Additional new items include:

-          Multiple grades of paintballs that have become the best shooting paint in the industry with firm MAP enforcement

-          Crusade paintball gear including the V-Max which has taken the paintball industry by surprise with its features, styling, POP-designed packaging, feed rate and excellent price-point!

A long time supporter of education for field Owners, Valken has always been on board whenever and wherever ideas and products to better paintball are being discussed.

“We’ve got some new products we can’t wait to showcase and what better place than an educational conference for field owners – the frontline to our end users,” said Gino Postorivo, President of Valken. “This Orlando Conference offers a great mid-week break for field owners complete with a poolside cocktail party the night before!”

The full-day event will feature an array of topics of interest to anyone in the Business of Tag Sports.  New Products on Parade will be one of the featured highlights!

To quote Debra Dian Krischke, event producer, “We’re going to be talking about every possible way to help operators increase their bottom line.” “The healthier our fields, the healthier our entire industry.”

You can’t afford to miss it! Register at www.FieldOwnersConference.com.

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Brachmann Takes Checkers and Championship at Ransomville Speedway

September 8, 2011

Friday, September 02, 2011 – Chad Brachmann of Sanborn, NY won the Mighty Taco Modified main AND HIS FIRST 358 MODIFIED TITLE at Ransomville Speedway!!!! Brachmann came from eleventh place to the point position on lap thirty-three and quickly pulled away from the field aboard the fifty lap main. Brachmann knew the only chance he had was to “win the race and let the chips fall where they may. This place is awesome,” said Brachmann in victory lane. “The track is consistent – the track management does a great job. It’s so awesome to win a title here and be in the same group as Bicknell, Burley ,and the Johnsons.”
Brachmann claimed his second win of the season aboard his Mighty Taco/Powertrip/FindItQuick.com sponsored #3 entry. Ryan Susice enjoyed his best finish of the season in second after leading much of the main. Scott Kerwin, Robbie Krull, and Todd Burley rounded out the top five. Burley secured second in points followed by Bicknell. Bicknell came into the event with an eight point advantage over Burley and fourteen points over Brachmann. An ailing Bicknell (back issues) finished a dismal tenth while Burley was fifth.
Don Spatorico of Ransomville, NY won the thirty lap Original Pizza Logs Sportsman main and the 2011 title last Friday night. His second win of the season, Spatorico took the lead away from Mike Williams on lap nineteen and was not seriously challenged after that point. Piloting his Investor’s Services sponsored #5 machine, Don held off a late race challenge by Justin Wright. Wright came home in the second position followed by Greg Martin, Williams and Allan Wills. Ortiz had crossed the line in third but was dis-qualified for a rules infraction.
Jaren Israel of Wilson, NY captured the win in the twenty-five lap Ki-Po Chevrolet Streetstock main event. Israel used his front row starting status to his advantage and quickly established himself as the car to beat. Israel built up a large advantage by the midway point and never looked back. It was Jaren’s third win of the season. Gerald Poole, Jake Stefanski, Billy Coleman, and Jesse Johnston rounded out the top fiv e. Coleman came front tenth to place the top five finish. Don Moulden made his Streetstock debut – having moved up from the 4 cylinder ranks. Borkenhagen leads the points going into the final week over Coleman.
Jamie Woods of Youngstown, NY took top honors aboard the Bobcat of Buffalo Fireball twelve lap main. Woods used a move to the inside of Dick Wilkinson on lap seven to secure the top spot and never looked back. Woods piloted his Tim Hortons sponsored #26 to the checkered for the third time in 2011 followed by Wilkinson, Ashley Harbison, Chris Leone, and Jon Stoelting.

MIGHTY TACO MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH – CHAD BRACHMANN, Ryan Susice, Scott Kerwin, Robbie Krull, Todd Burley, Justin Sharp, Ricky Richner, Randy Chrysler, Jeff McGinnis, Pete Bicknell, Tommy Flannigan, Mat Williamson, Danny Johnson, Brian Sage, Chuck Hossfeld, Rich Vinson, Dave Just, Scott Just, Jon Miller, Jon Smith, Roger Chrysler, Steve Schumacher, and Boyd MacTavish. Heat Winners – Jon Miller, Robbie Krull, and Rich Vinson.
ORIGINAL PIZZA LOGS SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH –DON SPATORICO, Justin Wright, Greg Martin, Mike Williams, Allan Wills, Scott Krull, Sandy Pembleton, Brett Martin, Rich Legace, Steve Miller, Mark Chiddy, James Henry, Kevin Wills, Gordon Hermanson, Dave Conant, and Jipp Ortiz. Heat Winners – Mike Williams and Don Spatorico.
KIPO CHEVROLET STREETSTOCK FEATURE FINISH – JAREN ISRAEL, Gerald Poole, Jake Stefanski, Billy Coleman, Jesse Johnston, Andy Smith, Roger Israel, Derrick Borkenhagen, Mike Short, Pat Dell, Chris Burek, Ken Camidge, Mike Greenawalt, Chad Livermore, Randy Zimmerman, Webb Nashwinter, Jennifer Greenawalt, Charles Harvey, and Don Moulden. Heat Winners – Jaren Israel and Andy Smith.
BOBCAT OF BUFFALO FIREBALL FEATURE FINISH –JAMIE WOODS, Dick Wilkinson, Ashley Harbison, Chris Leone, Jon Stoelting, Chad Lederhouse, Jim Harbison, Patrick OKeefe, Steve Matso, Chris Lederhouse, Paul Plante, Jim Stone, David Dussault, Dave Baker, Ryan Stephenson, and Gary Watier. Heat Winners – Ryan Stephenson and Jon Stoelting.

 

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Decker Wins & Friesen Takes Track Title at Utica-Rome Speedway

September 6, 2011

 

VERNON, NY-Despite a forecast that called for severe weather and 100% chance of rain, Utica-Rome Speedway was able to complete their entire program with Willy Decker racing off to grab his second win while Matt Janczuk taking another Sportsman victory. Rocky Warner and Tom Denton took the Pro Stocks feature wins while Ron Hawker and Bill Mason were lap victorious in the Pure Stocks on Gates-Cole Associates and Williams Fence night. Track champions were also crowned in the four weekly divisions. Shawn Donath took the popular win in the Empire Super Sprint 25 lap main event.
Todd Burley and Paul Kinney made up the front row of the Modified main event with Burley grabbing the lead for the opening circuit. Willy Decker, starting from the fourth spot, quickly made his move to the front as he was in the runner-up spot at the completion of lap one. Decker then disposed of Burley as he took command of the field as lap two was being scored.
Decker set a blistering pace as the leader, catching the back of the field by lap 12. Lapped traffic slowed Decker’s pace as green flag racing continued, allowing Burley and third place runner Bobby Varin to close the gap. With the crossed flags being shown to the field, Decker was the leader with Burley, Varin, Bill Trexler, Jr., and Stewart Friesen were following.
As the 30 lap main continued at a quick pace, Decker was still setting the pace out front with Burley still trying to close the gap with Varin in tow. Despite Decker having some issues with lapped traffic which allowed Burley and Varin to cut into Decker’s lead, they were unable to catch the leader. Decker would take his second win of the season with Burley, Varin, Friesen, and Alan Johnson chasing. The top ten spots were filled out by Trexler, Ronnie Johnson, Pat Ward, Paul Jensen, and Mike Mahaney. Friesen’s top five run was enough to secure his second consecutive Modified championship at Utica-Rome.
Jeff Leslie led the opening 13 circuits of the Sportsman 20 lap main event from his pole starting spot until he suddenly slowed and pulled off the racing surface. Matt Janczuk, who started deep in the field in the 14th spot, was stalking Leslie when he pulled off and inherited the lead with Leslie’s misfortune. Despite some heavy lapped traffic, Janczuk would go the rest of the way unchallenged to collect his fourth consecutive win and sixth overall. Janczuk was also crowned the Sportsman track champion, his first ever championship. Claude Hutchings, Jr., Jeremy Vunk, Chris Mackey, and Aaron Jacobs chased Janczuk across the line.
The Pro Stock feature from August 21 was run off the first feature of the night, restarting on lap one with Bret Belden grabbing the lead on the restart. Belden would hold on to the point until Rocky Warner slipped by on the seventh circuit. On lap nine, Mark Effner did what few drivers have been unable to do in 2011 and pass Warner for the lead. Effner would show the fast way around for the next seven circuits until Warner retook the lead. Warner would not give up the lead this time he ran off to score win number seven on the year. Effner, Glenn Forward, Belden, and Jeff Pastorella filled out the top five spots.
In the regularly scheduled Pro Stock main event, defending Pro Stock champion Tom Denton started on the pole and used it to his advantage as grabbed the lead at drop of the green. One yellow slowed the event on lap four, but it didn’t slow Denton as he again jumped out front on the restart and he would remain there as he ran off to his second win of the season. Pastorella, Effner, Ed Ostrander, and Bill Knapp rounded out the top five. Rocky Warner was crowned the 2011 Pro Stock track champion.
Chris Cunningham led the first 12 laps of the makeup August 21 feature event, first holding off the challenges of Dave Pope and then Ron Hawker. On lap 13, Hawker made his bid for the win stick as he took the top spot and ran off to the victory ahead of Cunningham, Pope, Rick Breed, and Phil Norman.
The nightcap Pure Stock feature event saw Bill Mason race to the lead from the outside front row and lead the first 13 circuits. Breed, who had been hounding Mason for several circuits, slipped underneath Mason to lead lap 14 but Mason was not giving up. Mason was again the leader as the duo raced out of turn two for the final time and down the backstretch. Coming off turn four for the checkered flag, Mason and Breed race to the line with Mason nosing Breed out for his first ever win. Breed, Hawker, Pope, and Frank Hyatt trailed at the checkered with Hawker taking the 2011 Pure Stock championship.
GATES-COLE ASSOICATES AND WILLIAMS FENCE RACE SUMMARY
MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS)- WILLY DECKER, Todd Burley, Bobby Varin, Stewart Friesen, Alan Johnson, Bill Trexler, Jr., Ronnie Johnson, Pat Ward, Paul Jensen, Mike Mahaney, Steve Hulsizer, Jason Rood, Ted Lamb, Paul Kinney, Casey Williams, Danny Varin, Brian Murphy, Alan Barker, Chris Busta, Kenny Tremont, Pete Taylor, Mitch Gibbs, and JJ Courcy.
2011 MODIFIED TRACK CHAMPION-STEWART FRIESEN.
SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS)- MATT JANCZUK, Claude Hutchings, Jr., Jeremy Vunk, Chris Mackey, Aaron Jacobs, Joe Harrington, Jim Rothwell, Craig Pope, Jack Miller, Randy Shantel, Tye Rood, John Juhl, Heath Carney, Brian Thomas, Bobby Heinz, Craig Ritchie, AJ Filbeck, Jeff Leslie, and Mike Button.
2011 SPORTSMAN TRACK CHAMPION-MATT JANCZUK
PRO STOCK FEATURE FINISH FROM 8/21 (20 LAPS)- ROCKY WARNER, Mark Effner, Glenn Forward, Bret Belden, Jeff Pastorella, Chris Carr, Tom Denton, Ed Ostrander, Bill Knapp, Dave Moyer, Dan Lashure, Jim Money, AJ Digsby, and Jim Grippen.
PRO STOCK FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS)- TOM DENTON, Jeff Pastorella, Mark Effner, Ed Ostrander, Bill Knapp, Rocky Warner, Brett Belden, Glenn Forward, Dave Moyer, Dan Lashure, Jim Money, Kenny Gates, Pete Broderson, and Chris Carr.
2011 PRO STOCK CHAMPION-ROCKY WARNER
PURE STOCK FEATURE FINISH FROM 8/21 (15 LAPS)- RON HAWKER, Chris Cunningham, Dave Pope, Rick Breed, Phil Norman, Bill Mason, Frank Hyatt, Rob Thieme, Jim Richmond, Jim Thomas, Andy Szewczyk, Bryan Owens, Scott Wheelock, and Ernie Staelens.
PURE STOCK FEATURE FINISH (15 LAPS)- BILL MASON, Rick Breed, Ron Hawker, Dave Pope, Frank Hyatt, Chris Cunningham, Phil Norman, Stan Clark, Jim Thomas, Keith Stevenson, Scott Wheelock, Bryan Owens, Andy Szewczyk, and Rob Thieme.
2011 PURE STOCK CHAMPION-RON HAWKER
EMPIRE SUPER SPRINT FEATURE FINISH (25 LAPS)- SHAWN DONATH, Steve Poirier, Chuck Hebing, Kevin Ward, Jr., Matt Tanner, Cory Sparks, Bryan Howland, Josh Pieniazek, Lance Yonge, Dylan Swiernik, Tommy Wickham, Jason Barney, George Suprick, Tim Kelly, Mike Stelter, Jeff Cook, Sammy Reakes III, Paul Habeck, Kory Gurney, and Michael Parent.

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