ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR PACIFIC RACEWAY RULES

May 7, 2008 Ellensburg, WA – On Saturday June 7th the ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment will on the road course at Pacific Raceways in Puyallup, Washington. This first time event will have a purse over $35,000.00 with $5,000.00 to win and $800.00 to start.

The ASANWT rules will be in affect with the following exceptions: Tires will be the Hoosier 2200 series; total weight for all except crate engines will be 2900lb; minimum left side weight of 56%; no watts links allowed.

This race is designed so the regular Saturday night circle track type car, not the specific road race cars, can experience a road course race.

This much anticipated first for the ASANWT has drawn a lot of interest including bringing some former tour drivers out of retirement.

There are three practices scheduled, May 9, 16th and 23rd. You must pre-register for these practices. Call Steve Caputo at 1-253-639-5927 ext103 to register.

For more information contact the ASANWT at 509-728-3768.

Scott Ellsworth
ASANWT
Marketing/Media Director
206-730-1177

ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR STATELINE RACE CANCELED!!
May 6, 2008 Ellensburg, WA – The Northwest Tour event set for Stateline Speedway on May 10th has been cancelled. Officials at Stateline Speedway canceled the race when a definite number of competitors could be given.

Ron Bennett, Northwest Tour administrator stated “the recent rainouts, skyrocketing fuel costs, and racing expenses for all of the Northwest teams have been an extremely huge hardship on the finances of the teams. The teams have had travel expenses, tire costs, practice costs, and pit fees in the few opening events around the Northwest, and then due to the weather, the feature events get cancelled through no ones fault. When the features are not run, the teams receive no pay to help offset the expenses. Some teams just could not commit, at this time, to the expense of a long tow, motel rooms etc.”

Tour officials are disappointed that the event had to be cancelled. Most teams expressed the desire to attend the Stateline race. Citing that the costs coupled with the chance of unsure weather this time of year, they did not feel they could afford another set back to their annual racing budget.

“The fans and promoters at all of the facilities deserve the very best shows. Exciting racing, good car counts and a professional run event are what the Northwest Tour tries to bring to any facility,” stated a dejected Bennett.

Other traveling Late Model Stock Car Racing series around the country have run into the same situation and are canceling and realigning their remaining schedules

The next event is set for Yakima Speedway on May 24. “While the cancellation is a blow to all of the racing community,” Bennett stated, “the event at Yakima promises fans a good car count and all of the excitement of the best in Late Model racing. An expected drivers list will be released soon. Following Yakima’s date is Pacific Raceways on June 7th. The committed list has grown daily. There will be some surprises entering this much anticipated high money event.”

Northwest Tour officials would like to thank the owners of Stateline Speedway for their plans and considerations in scheduling the event at their fine facility. At the time no one could have imagined the costs of traveling would rise to historic levels.

ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR YAKIMA RACE CANCELED!!
April 23, 2008 Ellensburg, WA – The officials of the ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment just announced that the race scheduled for April 26 at Yakima Speedway has been canceled. The night time temperatures are forecasted to be in the low 30’s with the wind chill factor into the 20’s.  Full Story

ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR ADDS RACE TO YAKIMA SPEEDWAY
April 5, 2008 Ellensburg, WA – Officials of the ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour Presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment made the announcement today that they have added a race to the 2008 schedule.  Full Story

ASANWT & ECHO TEAM UP FOR PRE-RACE CAR SHOW
April 4, 2008 Monroe, WA  – The ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment and Coast to Coast Hardware of Monroe, Washington held the first of many pre-race functions during the 2008 race season.  Full Story

ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR OPENER WASHED (SNOWED OUT)
March 30, 2008 Monroe, WA – The ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour Presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment season opening race at Evergreen Speedway was cancelled when more wet weather moved in just as the series was to start qualifying.  Full Story

ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR 2008 SEASON SET TO START
March 25, 2008 Ellensburg, WA – The start of the ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment opens its 2008 season this Saturday night, March 29, 2008 on Evergreen Speedway’s Super .667-mile oval.  Full Story

ECHO POWERS UP FOR ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR IN 2008
March 14, 2008 Ellensburg, WA – ASANWT Officials are proud to announce that ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment will be the presenting sponsor of the ASA Northwest Tour in 2008. The series will be called the ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment.  Full Story

ASA AERO EXHAUST NW TOUR OFFICIALS RELEASE 2008 TIRE INFO.
March 2, 2008 Ellensburg, WA – Ron Bennett has announced that the racing tire for 2008 will be the Hoosier 2045.  The tire will be supplied by Tom Elam at each
race.  Cost will be $126.

ASA AERO EXHAUST NW TOUR 2008 SEASON OPENER DRAWS NEAR
February 26, 2008 Ellensburg, WA – The start of the ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment 2008 season is scheduled for Saturday night March 29. The second year for the NWT under the ASA banner will resume a 23-year tradition of opening on Evergreen Speedway’s Monster .667-mile oval for 125-laps.  Full Story

ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR ANNOUNCES 2008 SCHEDULE
February 2, 2008 Ellensburg, WA  – Officials of the ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment are pleased with the schedule set to showcase the 2008 edition of the Northwest’s top traveling stock car racing series. Nine races at six of the areas premier paved race tracks will be a challenge for all competitors.  Full Story

ASA AERO EXHAUST NORTHWEST TOUR 2008 RULES REVISED
January 17, 2007 Ellensburg, WA  –The following minor revisions were announced by Series Administrator Ron Bennett:

Engines;     Cold air boxes are allowed.