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Newlin’s Season Still Plagued by Gremlins

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2021 Has Been a Year to Forget

Millerstown, PA – Aug 2, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

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Whatever joke the universe is playing on Zach Newlin’s 2021 season, the gig is up.  You can stop now.  It’s not funny.  

 

Newlin has had a lot of success in his 20-plus year racing career.  2021 may be the most challenging he has ever been through.

 

This cartoon sums up Zach Newlin's 2021 season.
This cartoon sums up Zach Newlin's 2021 season.

After losing their second motor in as many outings at Williams Grove Speedway back on July 16th, Zach Newlin and the Mansberger Motorsports team were back at the legendary Central Pennsylvania oval on July 30th with an emergency reserve bullet under the hood.  

 

The rest of Friday night’s story is unfortunately short.  During hot laps, Newlin experienced a severe vibration in the 21m.  The vibration was significant enough they would not be able to compete safely.  The team went to work trying to diagnose the problem, but had little success.  They missed their heat race as they continued to pursue the root cause.  Since a car must take the green flag in the A-main to collect any prize money, Newlin and Mansberger made the decision to take the green from their 19th starting position, then pull in immediately as a safety precaution. 

 

With no 358 sprint car racing at Williams Grove Speedway scheduled in August, Newlin and the Mansberger Motorsports team will sit out until the division returns on September 3rd.  They will use the time to regroup, reset their motor program, and go over their equipment thoroughly to resolve the vibration issue.

 

There are a few races remaining and this team wants nothing more than to finish strong.  They know their podium finish and top-10 early in the year were no fluke.  Entering the off-season with positive vibes and starting to build momentum for 2022 are essential right now.

 

ZACH NEWLIN

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Photos from 7-30-21 at Williams Grove Speedway

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Deja Vu for Newlin and Mansberger Motorsports

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Can’t Shake the Monkey Off Their Back

Millerstown, PA – July 18, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

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A flat tire, Mother Nature, and an engine failure.  Those are the answers to a riddle nobody’s laughing at.

 

The question was, “What three things have made Zach Newlin 0-3 at Williams Grove Speedway since he scored a podium finish there on April 23rd?”.  Every racer goes through stretches like that.  The good news is, they can’t last forever.  Right?

 

Friday night, July 16th, Newlin and the Mansberger Motorsports team were among 22 HJ Towing and Recovery 358 sprint cars entered to compete in the Summer Series event at Williams Grove Speedway.  The team came ready with a new bullet under the hood, determined to return to running at the front of the field as they had done earlier in the season.

 

Three 8-lap heats were lined up using a random pill draw, which put Newlin in the 6th starting spot in the third heat.  All cars would qualify for the feature event, with the top four going to the redraw for the top twelve starting spots.

 

Newlin was good from the drop of the green in his heat race, quickly surging forward into a redraw spot, then methodically navigating his way toward the front.  Coming off turn four to take the white flag, just as Zach Daddy made his move into 2nd place, the monkey on the back of Newlin and the 21m team woke up again.  The motor suddenly let go in a big puff of smoke and the fluids poured out all over the Williams Grove clay as the car rolled to a stop at the turn one end of the front stretch.

 

0-4.

 

The 358 sprint cars will be back at “The Grove” on July 30th.  Newlin and Mansberger hope to be among them, but that will depend on how their motor situation unfolds in the coming week.

 

One thing is certain.  When they can eventually ditch that monkey, everyone is going to have to contend with the Newlin/Mansberger combination.

 

ZACH NEWLIN

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Photos from 7-16-21 at Williams Grove Speedway

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Zach Newlin and Burke Motorsports Part Ways

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Millerstown, PA – July 1, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Photo Credits:  Christopher Hockley / WRT SpeedWerx

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Zach Newlin and the Burke Motorsports 410 sprint car team have decided to part ways effective this week.  Sometimes teams stay together for years, but more often, changes are needed to get the right combination for success.  This is just one of those cases.

 

The pairing had been competing on a part time basis in Central Pennsylvania since they joined forces in late August 2020.  They entered 14 events together, with the majority being against touring series competition.  Although both had raced with success for many years at other levels, the opportunity was the first venture into 410 sprint cars for both Newlin and Burke Motorsports.    

 

In the seat time he had, Newlin showed signs of his ability to adapt to the powerful machines, such as garnering the Hard Charger Award at Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic and making veteran-like moves at Williams Grove Speedway that caught the attention of Johnny Gibson, the long-time voice of the World of Outlaws, during a broadcast.

 

Newlin, who captured a win at Williams Grove last year in his first 358 sprint car season and also has quite a resume of accomplishments in 305 sprint cars in the past decade, will continue to pursue a 410 sprint car opportunity, but for now will focus his efforts on 358 sprint car competition with Mansberger Motorsports.

 

“I’m eager to get back in a 410 and show what I can do.  I learned a lot in my first opportunity and I know I can get the job done“, Newlin shared.

 

ZACH NEWLIN

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Newlin’s Night Cut Short at The Grove

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Engine Failure Thwarts Promising Night

Millerstown, PA – June 30, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Photo Credits:  Paul Wilson / WRT SpeedWerx

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Sometimes things don’t go your way and there’s nothing you can do about it.  Zach Newlin certainly can testify to that lately.  His last opportunity at Williams Grove Speedway was taken away by Mother Nature and the chance before that ended prematurely with a flat tire after starting inside the top 10.  When he returned to the legendary oval last week, he was just looking to have some fun and log a top five finish like he knew the team was capable of.  

 

Twenty HJ Towing and Recovery 358 sprint cars signed in to compete at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, June 26th.  Two 8-lap heats were lined up using a handicapping system based on the season point standings, which put Newlin in the 6th starting spot in the first heat.  

 

The wheelman from Millerstown, PA realized quickly at the drop of the green that he had a good car under him.  He was able to move forward right out of the gate, and the car was balanced and comfortable.  Halfway through the race, as he moved into 3rd, the engine blew and abruptly brought an end to Newlin’s night.

 

The feature lineup was to be ‘heads-up’ based on the heat finishes, therefore until the failure, Newlin was likely in line for a 6th starting spot and a solid shot at the top five finish he wanted out of the night, but once again something beyond his control intervened.  

 

In July, Zach Daddy and the Mansberger Motorsports team will compete in two 358 sprint car events at Williams Grove Speedway.  You can bet they will be determined to not let that monkey get too comfortable on their back.  The pair of Summer Series points races are scheduled for July 16th and July 30th.  

 

ZACH NEWLIN

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Photos from 6-25-21 at Williams Grove Speedway

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Zach Newlin Focusing on Seat Time

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Working Hard to Establish a Rhythm Among Opportunities

Millerstown, PA – June 24, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Photo Credits:  Leister Photography/High Groove Ash

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This Friday night, June 25th, Zach Newlin will climb aboard the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m 358 Sprint Car at Williams Grove Speedway.  Newlin is anxious to get back to the legendary oval.  Due to a rainout earlier this month, it has been one month since his last opportunity to chase a checkered flag at ‘The Grove’.

 

After a rainout Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway that prevented Newlin from strapping into the Burke Motorsports 410 sprint car, Newlin Racing decided to break out their familiar 11z for the first time this season on Sunday.  The goal was simple:  seat time for Zach Daddy.  With their trusty 358 engine under the hood, they made the tow to Path Valley Speedway to enter the first 410 sprint car race held at the track in several years.  The bullring levels the playing field a bit and is suitable for smaller engines to compete against the bigger engines.  “The night didn’t go as well as hoped, but it was good to get the family team back together for a night.  We need to get that motor refreshed before we can think about running anywhere else really“, Newlin explained.  

 

Looking ahead to July, Williams Grove Speedway has the 358 sprint cars on the schedule twice.  Scheduled for July 16th and July 30th, the events are Summer Series points races for the division.  The Newlin/Mansberger duo plans to compete in both races and attempt to move into the top 5 in the season point standings.  Newlin currently sits 7th after 3 races.  

 

Williams Grove Speedway Point Standings

ZACH NEWLIN

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Photos from 6-20-21 at Path Valley Speedway

SPECIAL THANKS

As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  Below are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible. PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides affordable and personal dirt motorsports public relations that provides a professional public image to attract marketing partners and fans.  A2D can promote your sponsors and engage fans with your team’s story.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

 

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Newlin Headed Back to Williams Grove Friday for 358 Summer Series

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Efforts Continue to Stabilize New 410 Chassis

Millerstown, PA – June 8, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Leister Photography

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With no 358 sprint car racing on his schedule over the past weekend, there was only one race on the docket for Zach Newlin.  He strapped into the Burke Motorsports/Grove Financial & Associates/Dillman Hauling, LLC. 410 sprint car at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night.  

 

The night looked to be off to a promising start when Newlin registered the 5th quickest lap among the field of 19 cars during hot laps.  Given the challenges the team has faced as they figure out what their new Maxim wants, it was an encouraging sign.  Unfortunately, the optimism didn’t last.


An unlucky pill draw had Newlin starting in the back of the 2nd heat and he was unable to move forward in his 10-lap qualifying event.  Despite everyone’s best efforts, things didn’t improve for the feature.  After a handful of laps, the team made the decision to bring the No.54 in and save their resources for another night.  It’s been a tough start to the 410 season for this group.  All teams encounter struggles like this at some point and they will find their way through it.  

 

Next up, Newlin will climb aboard the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m again on June 11th for a 358 Sprint Car Summer Series race at Williams Grove Speedway, where he sits 7th in the season points.  That will be followed (tentatively) by another outing at Port Royal Speedway in the Burke Motorsports No.54 on June 12th.  Follow the social media outlets listed below for news and updates!

ZACH NEWLIN

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Photos from 6-5-21 at Port Royal Speedway

SPECIAL THANKS from Zach Newlin & Burke Motorsports

As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  Below are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible. PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides affordable and personal dirt motorsports public relations that provides a professional public image to attract marketing partners and fans.  A2D can promote your sponsors and engage fans with your team’s story.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

 

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