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Wimmer Looks to Continue ASAMT Top-Five Streak
Wausau, WI: 8/15/2008 Chris Wimmer earned top-five finishes in his last two ASA Midwest tour races, and looks to continue that streak this Sunday at Raceway Park in Shakopee, MN. “It’s been great,” says Wimmer, “We’ve ran well lately, especially the last two weeks and it’s definitely a boost to me and the guys. Anytime you can put together a couple of good finishes it helps.”
Wimmer though must continue the streak at a track where he’s never raced before. However, that hasn’t been a huge problem for Wimmer this season. In fact he averages a tenth place finish at first time tracks so far this season and even set a new track record at I-94 Raceway his first time there. “It’s a challenge, but it’s fun,” says Wimmer, “I’ve raced pretty well at new tracks this year and enjoy the challenge of it.”
This week starts the beginning of a four-week stretch of racing for Wimmer and the ASA Midwest Tour, so it’s especially important to start out strong. “This is kind of the home stretch for us,” says Wimmer, “We race the next four straight weekends and to start this stretch out with a good run is extremely important.” Wimmer is currently 6th in the ASA Midwest Tour standings and just 51 points out of third.
Practice at Raceway Park begins at 12:45 with qualifying at 4:00p.m. and racing set to start at 6:00p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. For more information go to: www.asamidwesttour.com.
Wimmer Picks up Second Straight ASAMT Top-Five Finish
August 5, 2008. Tuesday night Chris Wimmer recorded his second straight top-five finish in the ASA Midwest Tour Scag Power Equipment Dixieland 150. Back on July 20th he finished 5th at Iowa Speedway and he followed that up with a 4th place finish at Wisconsin International Raceway on August 5th. “Anytime you can get top-fives it’s exciting,” says Wimmer, “They were two totally different tracks, so to run well at both is a big boost to me and my guys.”
The Dixieland 150 Tuesday seemed to be the tale of two halves for Wimmer. He qualified 15th and started the race from that position. After the first 75 laps, Wimmer had moved up just one position. Teams though got a ten minute break at the halfway point to rotate tires and make changes to the car. Wimmer called for a number of changes to try and work his way up in the second half of the race. “My car just wasn’t handling very well in the first half of the race,” I needed a bunch of changes and my crew guys did a great job getting everything done in just ten minutes,” says Wimmer, “It was like a totally different car the second half of the race.”
Those changes to the #52 car paid off. In the final 75 laps Wimmer moved from 14th to 4th, where he finished. “The car was really good those last 75,” says Wimmer, “I would have liked even another five laps and I think I could have had a top-three finish, but I’ll definitely take 4th.” Wimmer also took second place in the odd / even heat.
Wimmer’s strong showing in Kaukauna moves him from 9th to 6th in the ASA Midwest Tour standings and just 51 points out of third. However, just 59 points separate 8th place from 3rd place. “Anytime you can move up in points it’s a good day,” says Wimmer, “The points are all so close though that it’s important to keep running well.”
Next up for Wimmer and the ASAMT is the Shakopee 100 in Shakopee, MN August 17th. That race at Raceway Park is the beginning of a stretch of four straight weekends of racing. “This is kind of the home stretch,” says Wimmer, “It’ll be a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. They’re all different tracks so hopefully we can just keep running well.”
Wimmer and ASAMT Get Back on Track at Grundy County Speedway.
The ASA Midwest Tour had to postpone its race at Hawkeye Downs last Friday June 13th. The terrible storms and heavy rainfall that swept through the Cedar Rapids area caused heavy flooding in the city, closing most roads and highways and causing many people to evacuate the area. A date and time is still being worked on to reschedule the event.
This weekend race teams and the ASAMT get back on track as they head to Grundy County Speedway in Illinois for the ECHO Power Blower 100. This marks the third track on the ASAMT schedule so far which Chris Wimmer will race for the first time. “My brother, Scott, raced there over ten years ago,” Says Wimmer, “I’m sure it’s changed since then, but from what I’ve heard it’s a pretty flat 1/3 mile.”
Of course racing at a new track can be fun, yet difficult at the same time. “I like to go to tracks where I’ve never been,” says Wimmer, “It’s fun to try and figure them out and put together a set up that works. On the other hand, if you are way off when you get to the track it can make for a long day.”
After his 8th place finish at Dells Raceway Park June 1st, Wimmer ranks sixth overall in driver’s points and becomes one of the ASAMT’s ‘touring stars’. “Like I’ve said all year it’s so important to get in the points right away and stay consistent,” says Wimmer, “I’d love to get a win one of these times, but as long as I keep putting up consistent finishes I feel pretty good about it.”
Grundy is just the start of a busy race week for Wimmer from there he plans to head to the Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge Tuesday in Madison and, if everything goes well, the Flip Merwin Memorial Race Thursday June 26th at State Park Speedway in his hometown of Wausau.
Qualifying begins at 4 p.m. Sunday at Grundy Country Speedway with racing set
to start at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $18.
Chris Wimmer; Win-Tron Racing Solider To Top-20 In Michigan
BROOKLYN, Michigan (June 17, 2008) - - Returning to the ARCA RE/MAX Series at the site of his inaugural debut a year later, American Speed Association Midwest late model driver Chris Wimmer maneuvered a solid 16th place finish in the rain-delayed Racing for Wildlife 200 at Michigan International Speedway (MIS).
Returning to MIS with Win-Tron Racing, Wimmer was looking forward to finishing what he started as in his ARCA debut. An engine failure in 2007 erupted Wimmer’s chances of a top-five finish. Another chance equaled another opportunity for the Wisconsin native.
The weekend started off on a positive note for the Win-Tron Racing team as Wimmer posted his No. 32 Win-Tron Driver Development-Red Line Oil Dodge Charger 10th on the overall rundown netting a time of 39.662 seconds or 181.534 mph.
“Our Dodge is pretty strong,” offered Wimmer. “We made some great gains in practice. It feels good to be back here in the ARCA RE/MAX Series and especially with Win-Tron Racing. We’ll hope to improve on practice and get us a good starting position for the race.”
Wimmer in Kevin Cywinski’s owned No. 32 Dodge tackled the two-mile oval in a time of 39.780 seconds or 180.995 mph in ARCA SIM Factory pole qualifying. A tick slower than practice, Wimmer’s efforts still awarded the team with a solid 13th place starting position.
“Our car is still really good,” Wimmer stated. “We slowed down a little but I think that comes from the track heating up pretty good. I’m confident heading into the race and hope we can bring home another top-10 for Win-Tron Racing.”
Sunny skies would give way to rain on Friday afternoon forcing ARCA officials to postpone the ninth race on the 2008 ARCA schedule to Saturday morning. The new starting time would throw a number of teams for a loop with weather conditions expected to be a 180-degree turn.
Beautiful and cool racing conditions greeted the teams on Saturday morning with Wimmer strapped in and ready to go.
At the start of the Racing for Wildlife 200, Wimmer found himself comfortably in the top-15. As the race progressed, Wimmer’s handling changed on his Dodge Charger forcing a slide in the rundown heading into the first caution flag on lap 21.
Running 19th at the time of the yellow, Wimmer brought his machine down with the lead pack allowing crew chief Mike Chaffee and the Win-Tron bunch to do their magic and put Wimmer back on track.
Returning to the facility 16th on the course, Wimmer would find a very neutral racecar underneath him. Continuing to motor on in a very clean and green ARCA event, Wimmer’s machine again started to take a handling turn forcing Wimmer to drive a little harder.
Another caution flag allowed an opportunity for Wimmer to bring his No. 32 Dodge to the attention of his team. Geared up with fresh rubber and Sunoco fuel and another chassis adjustment, Wimmer would be ready to go for his final run of the Racing for Wildlife 200.
Unfortunately, the tire compound for Saturday’s race would be the source of the tight racecar and Wimmer would have to settle for a 16th place finish on the lead lap.
“The teams were given a new tire for Saturday’s race and it threw us for a loop,” said Wimmer, who completed all 100 circuits. “We did everything we possibly could to get our racecar to the front and we came up short. The Win-Tron Racing team gave me a great car, the tires just didn’t match.”
Nate Thiesse of Win-Tron Racing noted, “Chris gave it his all in the race. The tire problem seemed to be a major issue for a number of the race teams and we unfortunately joined that lineup. Chris never gave up behind the wheel and gave us everything the car had. He did a good job.”
Wimmer and Win-Tron Racing hope to put the 28-year old in a few more ARCA RE/MAX Series races later this year if sponsorship can be obtained.
Exiting Michigan, Wimmer will prepare for a busy race week beginning on June 22 with the ASA Midwest Tour reconvenes at Grundy Count Speedway. On Tuesday, June 24, Wimmer will head to Madison International Speedway and participate in the fourth annual All-Star challenge featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart. Wimmer will close out his week on Thursday, June 26th at State Spark Speedway in Wausau, Wisconsin participating in the sixth annual Flip Merwin Memorial race.
Wimmer has spent the 2008 season competing in the ASA Midwest Tour Series. After four races the 28 year old sits sixth in the championship standings with two top-10 finishes.
Next Race:
ASA Midwest Tour
Wisconsin Allstar 100 with Matt Kenseth
Milwaukee Mile - Milwaukee, WI
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
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