By: Kevin Ramsell
BURLINGTON, WI (Thursday, April 24, 2008) – The ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment would not be successful without the help of our marketing partners and sponsors. 26 of the 47 drivers who competed last weekend at the Kwik Trip 125 will also be receiving contingency bonuses from the event.

In order to receive the awards, the driver must be a full ASA member and their teams must satisfy all manufacturers’ requirements (decals, patches and post race interview criteria.) The awards listed for each driver is on top of the event purse payout they received.

Kwik Trip 125 Contingency Awards:

Jake Ryan, 1st Place: Avcomm Communications ($100), Penske Racing ($100), Schaeffer’s Oil (one case of oil), Tilton Engineering ($125), and Tex Racing ($100).

Dan Fredrickson, 2nd Place: Hawk Performance ($100), Penske ($100), Schaeffer’s Diesel Treat (12 Pints) and a Touring Star bonus of $400.

Jacob Goede, 3rd Place: PF Friction ($100), Quarter Master ($100).

Tim Schendel, 4th Place: Hypercoils (One Spring), Powertrain Tech ($150).

Donny Reuvers, 5th Place: Avcomm Communications ($100), PF Friction ($100) and a Touring Star bonus of $350.

Andrew Morrissey, 6th Place: AP Brakes (1 set of discs), Joe Gibbs Racing Oil (1 case of oil).

Travis Sauter, 7th Place: Lane Automotive ($100), Red Line Oil ($100) and a Touring Star bonus of $325.

Nick Murgic, 8th Place: Lane Automotive ($100), Tex Racing ($50), Tilton ($75) and a Touring Star Bonus (Highest finishing Rookie) of $300.

Steve Anderson, 9th Place: Hawk Performance ($50), Hypercoils (1 spring)

Josh Vadnais, 10th Place: Avcomm Communications ($50), Ferodo Brake (1 box of 4 pads), Quarter Master ($50), Redline Oil ($100).

Jeff Storm, 11th Place: Hypercoils (1 spring), Schaeffer’s Diesel Treat (12 pints).

Chris Wimmer, 12th Place: Tex Racing ($50), Joe’s Racing Products ($50).

(Please Note: Darrin Giles finished 13th, but ineligible because he is not a full ASA Member. 13th Place awards were split between 12th and 14th place finishes.)

Kyle Calmes, 14th Place: Hawk Performance ($50), Stock Car Stats Software ($50).

Russ Blakeley, 15th Place: Wehrs Machine Qualifier Winner ($100), Avcomm Communications ($50), Quarter Master ($50).

Jonathan Eilen, 16th Place: Stock Car Stats Software ($50) and a Touring Star bonus of $275.

Special Award Contingencies:

Steve Schultz, 17th Fastest Qualifier Award: Coleman Racing Products (1 set of brake rotors).

Rich Loch, Hard Luck Award: Five Star Race Car Bodies ($100).

Adam Hensel, Holley Carburetor Giveaway: Holley (1 Keith Dorton 4412 valued at $550).

Dan Fredrickson, Hard Charger: Landrum Spring ($50).

Russ Blakely, 1st Odd/Even Winner: Wehrs Machine ($100).

Dan Fredrickson, Fast Qualifier: ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment (Power Blower)

Additional Touring Star Bonuses:

Nathan Haseleu: $250
Jamie Iverson: $225
Dave Feiler: $200
Brandon Hill: $175
Kris Kelly: $150
Rich Loch: $125
Doug Mahlik: $100

Special thanks to the sponsors listed above for their participation in the 2008 season. Congratulations to all competitors.

The next event for the ASA Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment is on Sunday, May 4th at Madison International Speedway. Along with the ASAMT, the Big 8 Series will also be competing that day.

To learn more about the American Speed Association Kwik Trip Midwest Tour presented by Echo Outdoor Power Equipment and the engine giveaway program, please contact the ASA Midwest Tour office by calling (262) 514-3880 or by e-mailing Tim Olson at tim@asamidwesttour.com or Steve Einhaus at steve@asamidwesttour.com.

To learn more about the Daytona Beach, Florida-based Racing Speed Associates or the American Speed Association Racing Member Track program, call (386) 258-2221 or send an e-mail to info@asa-racing.com. For news and information from all the racetracks and regional tours involved in the American Speed Association, visit www.asa-racing.com.