By: Kevin Ramsell
BURLINGTON, WI (Thursday, May 08, 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. Last Sunday’s ECHO Chainsaw 100 had 48 competitors on hand with a majority, again, taking home contingency bonus(s).

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.

ECHO Chainsaw 100 Contingency Awards:

Dan Fredrickson, 1st Place: AVCOMM, $100; Penske Racing, $100; Schaeffer’s Oil, one case of oil; Tilton, $125; Tex Racing, $100, ASAMT Touring Star Bonus: $400.

Steve Carlson, 2nd Place: Hawk, $100; Penske, $100; Hypercoils, one spring; Schaeffer’s Diesel Treat, 12 pints.

Josh Vadnais, 5th Place: AVCOMM, $100; Quarter Master, $100; PF Friction, $100.

Chris Wimmer, 6th Place: AP Brakes, 1 set of discs; PF Friction, $100; Joe Gibbs Racing Oil, 1 case of oil.

Blake Horstman, 7th Place: Lane Automotive, $100; Powertrain Tech, $150; Red Line Oil, $100.

Andy Monday, 8th Place: Tex Racing, $50; Tilton, $75.

Russ Blakeley, 9th Place: Hawk Performance, $50; Hypercoils, 1 Spring, ASAMT Touring Star Bonus, $350.

Frank Kreyer, 10th Place: AVCOMM, $50; Ferodo Brake, 1 Box of 4 Pads; Quarter Master, $50, Redline Oil, $100.

Matt Kocourek, 11th Place: Hypercoils, 1 spring; Schaeffer’s Diesel Treat, 12 pints; Lane Automotive Rookie Award, $100; ASAMT Touring Star Bonus; $325.

Andrew Morrissey, 12th Place: Tex Racing, $50.

Donny Reuvers, 13th Place: Joe’s Racing Products, $50; Stock Car Stats Software, $50; ASAMT Touring Star Bonus, $300.

Jeff Storm, 14th Place: Hawk Performance, $50; AVCOMM, $50.

Kyle Calmes, 16th Place: Stock Car Stats Software, $50; Quarter Master, $50.

Special Award Contingencies:

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

Jamie Iverson, Hard Luck Award: Five Star Race Car Bodies ($100).

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

Josh Vadnais, Hard Charger: Landrum Spring ($50).

Frank Kreyer, 1st Odd/Even Winner: Wehrs Machine ($100).

Jacob Goede, Fast Qualifier: ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment (Power Blower), Pro Source/Pony Xpress, $100 cash bonus.

Additional ASAMT Touring Star Bonuses:

Tim Schendel: $275
Jonathan Eilen: $250
Travis Sauter: $225
Jamie Iverson: $200
Dave Feiler: $175
Jacob Goede: $150
Jake Ryan: $125
Nathan Haseleu: $100
Brandon Hill: $100
Kris Kelly: $100
Rich Loch: $100
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 Saturday, May 17th at Jefferson Speedway located between Cambridge and Jefferson, WI on Hwy 18.

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.