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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
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Circle Track renews/expands Kimmel Deal
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Circle Track renews/expands Kimmel Deal
Circle Track
Magazine, the #1 Source for Advanced Racing Technology, announced today that it
has renewed its personal services agreement with ARCA Racing Series driver Will
Kimmel. Kimmel, the third generation racer from Sellersburg, Indiana will
represent the Tampa, Florida based publication for the 2014 season.
Kimmel and Circle
Track, the largest short track racing media platform in the country enjoyed a
successful year together that saw the 25 year old finish 8th in the
ARCA Series points standings while competing in a handful of Street Stock races
at his home track of Salem Speedway. With a solid relationship built, they plan
on expanding their activities in 2014 with a brand new project.
“Toward the latter
portion of last year, Will and I were discussing some ideas regarding Late
Models and how we could take some of the technology we present in the pages of
Circle Track and merge it with what Will and his team do at the ARCA level,”
explained Publisher Rob Fisher. “Would it work? Would it not work? We’re going
to find out.”
“Racers are always
innovating, trying new things. It’s how you find better ways to go faster,”
said Kimmel. “We came up with a concept for a Super Late Model that
incorporates a truck arm style rear end with a more conventional Late Model
front end. While it’s been tried a few times in the past, we are adding some
pretty unique features that should make the car very competitive.”
Upon hearing of the
idea Fisher thought it that it would make an excellent platform for a Circle
Track project car. So, working with Kimmel’s Indiana based team and veteran
North Carolina car builder Billy Hess, the trio set out to build what was aptly
dubbed Project SLM. The car debuted to a great deal of interest at the 2013
Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis.
But this car isn’t
just going to be a showpiece. A heavy testing schedule is planned for the car
to dial in the rather unconventional setup. Once complete Fisher and Kimmel
plan on campaigning the car at five marquee Super Late Model races in 2014
including the Winchester 400 and the Snowball Derby.
“At Circle Track we
build cars, we test cars and we race cars, so it is only natural that we put
this latest project into competition at the highest level,” said Fisher.
Beyond the track, Kimmel
will also be featured in both promotional videos and technical articles as well
as acting as a spokesman for the 30 year old publication. Many of those
articles will focus on Project SLM.
“I’m very grateful to
be working with Circle Track again this year. Everyone in our family has been
reading the magazine for years, so we all know how big and how influential they
are.” said Kimmel. “They cater to real racers with real hardcore technical
articles that teach something every time you open an issue. I’m proud to
continue to be a part of their team.”
All of Kimmel’s 2014
activities as well as the other projects for Circle Track will be chronicled in
print and online at www.circletrack.com as well as the magazine’s various social
media outlets. Those outlets include:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CircleTrackMagazine
Twitter:
@circletrackmag
Will Kimmel is also
active online you can follow him on the following outlets:
Facebook: www.facebook.com//willkimmelracing
Twitter: @willkimmel
You Tube: www.youtube.com/wkr4469
About Circle Track:
For the last thirty
years, Circle Track magazine has taken the most complex technical subjects and
theories and put them in practical terms for racers of all levels. It is the
proven source for dirt and asphalt Saturday-night racers to obtain the latest
in racing technology and how to apply it. If it has an engine and somebody
races it, Circle Track speaks to that consumer, with an emphasis on
expert-level car construction, engine building and tuning, safety equipment
use, chassis tuning, and racing technique. Reaching more than 200,000 racers
through its print publication and comprehensive website, Circle Track is the
largest motorsports publication in the country.
About Will Kimmel:
Will Kimmel, the son
Bill Kimmel and nephew of 10-time ARCA Champ Frank Kimmel, has earned an
impressive 13 track championships and over 90 career wins. He became the first
rookie driver to ever win a feature event in his first Super Late Model start
at the notoriously difficult Salem Speedway. That same year he became the
youngest driver to ever win the Salem Speedway Super Late Model Championship at
only 19 years old. Two years ago he started 21st and finished 3rd
in his debut run in the ARCA 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Last year
he was running 5th in the same race when a flat tire ruined his day.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Tilted Kilt to Sponsor Will Kimmel, No. 68 Ford
 (TALLADEGA, Ala. - May 3, 2012) - When the dust settled in a thrilling finish at Daytona International Speedway in February, Will Kimmel emerged with a spectacular third-place result in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200.
With the series returning to another superspeedway, the Clarksville, Ind.-based team and its new top driver are eyeing a repeat performance in Friday's International Motorsports Hall of Fame 250 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Aiding the team in their efforts this week at Talladega will be new sponsor Tilted Kilt, who will serve as the primary sponsor of the team's No. 68 Ford Fusion for the fourth race of the year. The Celtic-themed sports bar and restaurant chain's previous foray into motorsports came in 2009, when it sponsored Todd Bodine in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
"I can't begin to tell you what it means to us to have Tilted Kilt step up to the plate and help us out for Talladega," said Will Kimmel. "I'm hoping that we can welcome them to our racing family and into the ARCA Racing Series with a strong run on Friday afternoon."A good run would be favorable for the Kimmel Racing organization, especially following the April test session at the 2.66-mile superspeedway in which the No. 68 car topped 26 entries. "To be honest, after Daytona we weren't sure if we were going to be able to make it to Talladega, but with the help of Tilted Kilt and all of our other marketing partners we're focused on trying to become the fourth different winner in 2012 but most importantly, a first-time winner," Kimmel said. "That would be incredibly huge for this 'small' team." For more information on sponsor Tilted Kilt and Kimmel Racing's preparation for Talladega, click here to visit the team's full press release in the Team News section of ARCARacing.com at ARCA Nation. |
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Will Kimmel Posts Fastest Speed in 'Dega Test
(TALLADEGA, Ala. - April 18, 2012) - Two scheduled sessions turned into one after morning rain delayed the start of the second day of open testing at Talladega Superspeedway, and Will Kimmel led the pack.
Kimmel, driving Kimmel Racing's No. 68 Ford, drove the top lap of the two-day ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards open test on Wednesday, rounding the 2.66-mile oval in 52.633 seconds, a speed of 181.939 mph. He topped Andy Belmont Racing's Mikey Kile, who best effort was 52.971 seconds (180.778 mph).
The two drivers were the only competitors to eclipse Bobby Gerhart's Tuesday-leading speed of 180.228 mph. Gerhart did not participate Wednesday.
Some gains are to be made, however, if any driver is to match last season's pole speed by Ty Dillon. Dillon earned the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell in 52.134 seconds last year; seven drivers qualified in under 52.6 seconds.
Turner Motorsports' Brandon McReynolds finished Wednesday third. Hal Martin, driving for Coulter Motorsports, was fourth. Roulo Brothers Racing driver Chris Buescher finished the day fifth.
The final top 10 for the entire test period were, in order: Kimmel, Kile, Gerhart, McReynolds, Martin, Buescher, Brandon Davis, Greg Hutto, Thomas Praytor, and Korbin Forrister.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
W Kimmel interview on Pit Pass USA tonight
The interview will feature an interesting twist, as the two connected while Kimmel sat in his race car, ready to make a mock qualifying lap on the 2.66-mile oval. Henry called an interview of that type a first for the show.
Kimmel, who drives the No. 68 Ford for his family's team, is currently eighth in driver points. The show, which begins at 7 p.m. and airs on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel, can be located on the web by clicking here.
ARCARacing.com will feature live coverage from the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 at Salem Speedway next Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29.
From arcaracing.com
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Press Release - 3/6/12 - Kimmel Racing
Ambition Takes Sponsorless Kimmel Racing To Mobile
“Unofficial Points Leader Set To Take On Mobile”
MOBILE, Alabama (March 6, 2012) - - It
goes without saying that Kimmel Racing and new driver Will Kimmel were
one of the “feel good stories” upon the conclusion of the Lucas Oil
Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. After starting
23rd, Kimmel cleverly crafted his No. 68 Ford Fusion to an impressive third place.
This weekend though, as the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards resumes action and steers back South to Mobile (Ala.)
International Speedway for the running of the Mobile ARCA 200, the
Kimmel Racing team led by championship crew chief and owner Bill Kimmel
return to the racetrack but without sponsorship, something the team
graciously clasped in the season-opener.
However,
with Daytona winner Bobby Gerhart and second-place finisher Drew
Charlson not expected to compete in Saturday’s contest, the family-owned
team had felt they had no choice but to dig deep into their own
personal pockets and make the drive to Mobile (Ala.) International Speedway for a variety of reasons.
“We
talked it over and we felt like we just had to do it. I don’t know how,
but we are,” said driver Will Kimmel, who will make his 26th
career start this weekend. “Dad’s been working the phones and we have
some sponsorship stuff in the works, just nothing in time for Mobile.
But, we’re still going and we’ll take shortcuts that won’t affect us on
the racetrack but will make the trip a little easier to swallow.”
The former Super Late Model champion at Salem (Ind.) Speedway
added, “Honestly, Daytona kept our Kimmel Racing team alive. The phone
was ringing when we came home and that was a good sign, but we still
have a lot to prove. Realistically, we’ll enter the weekend as the
point’s leader after finishing third, so we have to build on that. We’re
bringing a really good short track car to Mobile, but we know we have to do everything in our power to try and bring it home in one piece.”
While
many of the ARCA Racing Series teams elected to participate in private
testing sessions at the half-mile oval, Kimmel Racing was forced to sit
on the sidelines and will have to wait until Friday’s three and a half
hour practice to dial in their No. 68 Kimmel Racing / Clarksville Schwinn Ford Fusion.
“Obviously,
there’s a little disadvantage for those of us who didn’t have the
chance to test, but most of us will be on the same playing field, so
that puts our mind at ease a little bit,” Kimmel offered. “We’re going
with a baseline setup and after talking to some of our friends in the
garage, we kind of know what to expect, so I think we’ll be okay. We
just need to stay focused on the job at hand and hope again we’ll have
some luck.”
Beyond Mobile, Kimmel feels that the third race of the season at Salem (Ind.) Speedway
will be a race that they confidently feel they’ll be able to compete at
– but past that, the remainder of the season remains up in the air.
“We
need some help,” the elder Kimmel explained. “Will did a phenomenal job
at Daytona and it’s nice to know that we have some things working – but
nothing’s secure until the contracts are signed. A third place finish
was nice at Daytona, but one of the main reasons sponsor or no sponsor
that we’re heading to Mobile is because we believe that Will can put our
car in Victory Lane. We’re not just going for him but for everyone else
that believes in our race team”
Kimmel’s
nearest competitor in the championship standings is Brennan Poole who
currently sits seventh overall and 20 markers behind the Sellersburg, Indiana racer in the race for the coveted ARCA championship trophy in its 60th season of competition.
For sponsorship inquiries with Kimmel Racing, interested parties are urged to contact Bill Kimmel at 502.645.9370 or bill@kimmelracing.com.
The
Mobile ARCA 200 (200 laps / 100 miles) is the second of 20 events on
the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The first ARCA race held at MIS is a two-day show. Practice
begins Friday, March 9 with a three and a half hour practice session
planned from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by
Ansell is set for later in the day at 7:00 p.m. An on-track autograph
session has been etched in on race day, Saturday, March 10 from 12:00
p.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will take the green flag shortly after 2:00
p.m. The race will not be televised on SPEED but additional race
coverage including live timing and scoring will be available through the
ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local.
PHOTO CAPTION: Will
Kimmel, driver of the No. 68 Kimmel Racing / Clarksville Schwinn Ford
Fusion in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for Kimmel Racing.
MEDIA CONTACT:
NAME: Chris Knight, Knight Motorsports Management PHONE: 239.834.9797
EMAIL: chris@chrisknightpr.com
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Kimmel Racing Takes On New Season With Familiar Face
“Father-Son Duo Ready To Shine In ARCA Season Opener”
Will Kimmel, the son of Kimmel Racing owner Bill Kimmel will heed the leading role for the Indiana-based race team as the driver of the No. 68 Enterprise Software Development / Clarksville Schwinn Ford Fusion. For the second-time in his ARCA career, the 23-year old will grasp the high banks of the 2.5-mile superspeedway and look to ignite his 26th career start in stunning fashion.
“We’re blessed to be going to Daytona,” said Kimmel, whose holds a career-best finish of second in ARCA at Salem (Ind.) Speedway last September. “Dad (Bill) and our all-volunteer team have worked ferociously to get our No. 68 Enterprise Software Development / Clarksville Schwinn Ford Fusion ready to go for this weekend and I believe we’re more than ready. We learned a lot from the test in December and I think with the changes since then we can improve on our Daytona debut from 2009.
Despite a 18th place finish in his restrictor plate debut at “The World Center of Racing” three years ago, the team came prepared with a stout blue oval which boasted an impressive eighth place qualifying run only to be sidelined by a mid-race incident which resulted in the finish. Knowing that restrictor plate racing brings a lot of unknowns, Kimmel also knows that the chance is now for his team to shine and keep their momentum rolling for 2012.
“You cannot predict what happens at these plate races,” offered Kimmel, a former Super Late Model champion at Salem (Ind.) Speedway, his stomping grounds in his home state of Indiana. “Despite that being said, we still have a job to do. We’re going to try our best to run the full season, of course sponsorship pending. A good finish will definitely help in making a championship-run possible. Nonetheless, we’re going to Daytona with a great group of sponsors and it’s our job as a team at Kimmel Racing to put on an electrifying performance.”
With his father and ARCA champion crew chief Bill Kimmel calling the shots; Kimmel doesn’t feel the pressure of performing but rather using the bond as a chance to explode into the limelight with potentially his first career win.
“Daytona, means so much too many of those on our race team,” Kimmel sounded. “It’s a place that is magical and can bring those types of results. But, having Dad atop of the box doesn’t affect the way I drive. He believes in me and I believe in him. It’s a partnership that we both trust each other. We both know though it’s going to be a tough field by looking at the entry list, so timing will be everything and patience will be vital to the eventual outcome. We’re just thankful to be a part of the action.”
In addition to Enterprise Software Development (ESD) and Clarksville Schwinn, Kimmel Racing is thankful for the support of Crosley Radio and Ingersoll Rand who have joined the veteran ARCA organization as additional sponsors for ARCA’s version of the Super Bowl.
“I feel like we are forever indebted to every person and sponsor who is making this trip to Daytona possible,” Kimmel remarked. “We know that without them none of this would be possible.”
The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 20 events on the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule.The 49th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 16 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 17 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 18th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com. All times are local. ARCA, celebrating its 60th season in 2012 is the preamble for the highly anticipated Budweiser Shootout for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) set to ignite under the lights later that night.
PHOTO CAPTION: Will Kimmel, driver of the No. 68 Enterprise Software Development / Clarksville Schwinn Ford Fusion in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for Kimmel Racing.
MEDIA CONTACT:
NAME: Chris Knight, Knight Motorsports Management
PHONE: 239.834.9797
Sunday, February 12, 2012
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