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Aftershock Motorsports Featured In News Package |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 24 April 2012 05:21 |
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Last week, WWBT News in Richmond shot a news story featuring Aftershock Motorsports and the presence of a local team competing in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. Marc Davis met with Joe who discussed the challenges of moving up to the next level along with the hours of dedication the team members put into the operation. To read the article, as well as to watch the video click on the link here. |
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Faulty Toggle Switch Results in 4th DNF |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 24 April 2012 05:05 |
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The bad luck streak continues as the Aftershock race team suffers a 4th straight DNF at Caraway this weekend. The 37 car qualified 22nd on the grid for Saturdays event. When we asked Joe what happened in qualifying he stated "What do you mean? That's .2 seconds faster than we've ever qualified here!" Joe was in good spirits before the event, he said "Mac and I (Crew Chief Johnathan McMullen) got our signals a little crossed before qualifying with the tire setup but we've got it straight now and should have a few surprises in the race". When the green fell thats exactly what happened! Joe moved from 22nd to 11th in exciting door to door nose to tail hard racing action. The 37 car was one of the only cars capable of running the high groove and seemed destined for a top 10 and possibly top 5 finish when it suddenly fell off the pace and pulled behind the wall just before the 100 lap mark. In a post race interview McMullen stated "something happened in the electrical system after we took a big hit on a restart. Someone up front missed a shift and Joe got blasted from behind. Soon after that Joe said that the gauges were flashing on and off indicating a short in the system. Once the problem started affecting the ignition system it was time to pull in. Joe made the right call, if the engine miss was not related to the electrical issue, the team simply can not afford a significant engine issue. We only have one engine so better safe than sorry." Post race statement with Joe stated, "It didn't end well but it would have. I proved to myself tonight that we can run competitive in this division and we will. Mcmullen is doing a great job with what we've got, we just need to get reliability out of this car and well put some solid finishes on the board. It is a 16 year old car, its going to have a few issues. Nothing that cant be fixed, its just that every week its something new." |
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Aftershock Motorsports Finishes 19th in NWSMT Debut |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 03 April 2012 23:54 |
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March 31st proved to be a tough night for Joe and the Aftershock motorsports team. Joe piloted the Hyperion Stud #37 to a 22nd starting position. Joe spent most of the race trailing the field but managed to stay on the lead lap in the 18th position at the 75 lap mark when the 1/2 mandatory break happened. When the race returned to green Joe began to work his way up to 13th. On lap 88 a spinning car rolled up the race track and clipped the left front tire breaking the steering rack and forcing Joe behind the wall. The team worked feverishly to replace the damaged parts in attempt to return to the event. The team was unsuccessful in its efforts to get back out on the track. In a post race interview Joe stated "Im very proud of the team, especially the crew chief Johnathan McMullen. The crew did a great job, especially when you consider this is the first time this team has competed at this level of competition. We were what appeared to be well on our way to a top ten before the lightning struck. Hopefully we will get it all back together and make it out for the next event." Joe is scheduled to compete at Caraway this coming weekend April 7th once again.
Official Results:
1. George Brunnhoelzl III
2. Jason Myers
3. L.W. Miller
4. Brandon Ward
5. John Smith
6. Daniel Henric
7. Brian Loftin
8. Burt Myers
9. Gary Fountain
10. Rich Kuiken
11. J.R. Bertuccio, Jr.
12. Danny Bohn
13. Tim Brown
14. Frank Fleming
15. AJ Winstead
16. Michael Speeney
17. Andy Seuss
18. Johnny Kievman
19. Joe Scarbrough
20. Mike Norman
21. Gary Putnam
22. Bryan Dauzat
23. Thomas Stinson
24. Kyle Ebersole |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 05:11 |
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Gremlins Follow The #37 Team To South Boston |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 19 April 2012 04:07 |
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Scarbrough and the Aftershock Motorsports team took to the high banks at South Boston Va this weekend. The team made several changes during the 2 practice sessions and qualified the car 21st in the 27 car field. Joe quickly moved up to 16th and settled in to ride. During an early caution, the 37 car strangely struck the inside retaining wall. The team lead by Crew Chief Johnathan (Mac) McMullen repaired the crash damage and the 37 returned to the race.
In those closing laps the reason Joe lost control became evident. A post race interview with McMullen stated "It looks like the pressure line on the rack came apart. The fitting on the pressure side pulled the threads out of the housing, its unbelievable that $1.00 part just cost us a race!" Joe stated "we really had a good car tonight. I was just settled in and letting the race come to me. I was scuffing tires during that caution period when the car just locked left! I had no idea what happened, I thought maybe one of my gloves got hooked or something but when we went back out after the repairs, the power steering was out and I knew that didn't happen when I hit the wall. Once again I felt we were well on our way to a top ten finish. I have confidence in this team, they prepare a very good car. See you at Caraway next week."
Race Result:
1. Brandon Ward
2. Andy Seuss
3. Danny Bohn
4. Kyle Ebersole
5. LW Miller
6. Thomas Stinson
7. Burt Myers
8. George Brunnhoelzl III
9. Renee Dupuis
10. John Smith
11. Tim Brown
12. Frank Fleming
13. Johnny Kievman
14. Chuck Hossfeld
15. Gary Putnam
16. Darryl Lacks
17. Mike Norman
18. J.R. Bertuccio, Jr.
19. Donnie Lacks
20. Jason Myers
21. AJ Winstead
22. Joe Scarbrough
23. Brian Loftin
24. Bryan Dauzat
25. Michael Speeney
26. Gary Fountain
27. Rick Kuiken
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Rain Delays Season Opener One Week |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 26 March 2012 04:51 |
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Sophia, NC – This weekend was to be the 47th Season Opener At Caraway Speedway. Rain moved in last night and is expected to remain until mid-morning on Sunday. Promoter Darren Hackett had a tough decision to make. “After reviewing the pending forecast for today and tomorrow, Renee and I decided to postpone the event until next Saturday. With gas at nearly $4 a gallon and diesel at nearly $5 a gallon we decided not to impose greater cost upon our fans, drivers and employees. We felt that asking our competitors to come and sit in the rain all day on Saturday and return again on Sunday to wait out the rain was just not an economical option for anyone. The Southern Modified Tour competitors haven’t had any practice and asking them to race with no practice is just not an option. The tour isn’t allowed to test seven days prior to an event and most weren’t prepared until this weekend. We are excited about our upcoming season and hope our fans and driver’s will respect our decision and support us next Saturday Night.” Stated Hackett.
The Spring Classic Season Opener will be moved to Saturday March 31st. There is a full field (26) of Southern Modified Tour cars are already on slate for the 150 Lap Event. The Late Model Stocks will compete for Twin 50 Lap events. Also on slate will be the Lowder Construction Sportsman, Bib’s Downtown Mini Stocks, Legends, Street Stocks, Mini Trucks, Auto & Metal Recycler U-Cars & Hornets.
There will be a practice session on Thursday from 5pm until dark in preparation for the season opener. The grandstands will open at 5pm with an on track autograph session at 6pm and the 47th Season Opener will get underway at 7pm. |
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