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Reinhardt Caps 4-Race All Star Swing with Top 5 Finish at Bedford

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Smart Decisions at Virginia Motor Speedway Result in Top 10 Finish

New Oxford, PA – April 21, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Brent Smith Photography

Coming into the 4-race swing that would take them from Virginia through Central Pennsylvania, Kyle Reinhardt and his new team had only competed in a handful of events, and those had been spread out on the calendar.  While it may appear much like the No.91 we’ve become accustomed to seeing in recent years, there are notable changes for 2021.  Two key ones are the J&J chassis and a new crew chief.  The team entered two races in Georgia in late January, one race in Florida in early February, a couple in Central PA in March and two early April races in Ohio and New Jersey.  That type of schedule can be good for a new team to make sure they have things together but it can also be hard to get into a rhythm and know where you really are as a team.  The upcoming four All Star points races in four nights would likely help them measure that.

 

Virginia Motor Speedway (Qualifying 13th, Heat 7th,  A-main 6th)

Reinhardt’s Capitol Renegade No.91 team was one of 26 to make the trip to Jamaica, VA to compete on Thursday night.  Per the All Star format for up to 30 cars, the field would time trial as one group to set the lineups for three 8-lap heats, which would be followed by a single dash and a B-main to round out the starting lineup for the night’s A-main.  Six cars would qualify for the feature event from each heat, with the heat winner and quickest transfer from each heat making the 8-car dash, in addition to the top two overall times who qualified through their heat.

 

It was the first-ever trip to the VA oval for Reinhardt.  He and crew chief Bob Curtis struggled early in the evening to find the right combination and were relegated to the B-main.  After transferring to the A-main with a third place finish in the consolation event, the team decided the best strategy for the feature would be tire conservation.  After starting 21st, Reinhardt had moved up to 18th by lap 8, then decided to ride there for a while.  The approach paid dividends late in the 30 lap main event, as other teams began suffering flat tires.  Through a combination of green flag passes and attrition, Kyle found himself in 12th when the caution lights flashed on at lap 28.  On the final restart for the green-white-checkered finish, Reinhardt decided to use the rubber he had preserved, overtaking four competitors in the final two laps, while another two suffered flat tires.  Reinhardt claimed the 6th position just before flashing under the checkered flag.  Summing up the satisfying result, Reinhardt said “We definitely struggled early tonight, but at the end of the day you’ve got to race the racetrack, and our strategy paid off.”   

 

Williams Grove Speedway (Qualifying 3rd in group/20th overall, Heat 2nd,  A-main 15th)

Friday night saw 35 cars register for action at the legendary oval known as “The Grove” in Mechanicsburg, PA.  The higher car count triggered a different All Star format for 31-40 cars.  The field was divided into four groups for qualifying and heat competition, which would be followed by two 5-car dashes and a B-main to set the field.  Four cars would qualify for the feature event from each heat race, with the winner and quickest transfer from each heat making the dash redraw, in addition to the top two overall times who qualified through their heat.   

 

An unfortunate pill draw meant Reinhardt would go out next to last for qualifying, which can often be difficult to overcome due to declining track conditions.  However, on this night, the car was good enough and Kyle was able to do so.  He recorded the 3rd quickest time in his group, which put him on the front row for his heat race.  Reinhardt pursued Tim Shaffer throughout the heat and kept Tyler Courtney at bay behind him, but was unable to pass Shaffer for the win, which would have put him in a dash and a much better position later in the night.  Instead, the winner (Shaffer) and fastest qualifier (Courtney) went to the dash.  

 

Reinhardt went on to start 13th and finish 15th in the main event.  Afterwards he commented, “We were just mediocre tonight.  There are some bugs we need to work out.  We had potential for a top 10 if things had worked out for us to get in the dash.“

 

Port Royal Speedway (Qualifying 8th group/43rd overall, Heat 7th,  B-main 18th)

Saturday night at the “Speed Palace” saw yet another All Star format (for 41+ cars) utilized to accommodate the 44 drivers who signed in for action.  The only changes from the night before would be five groups instead of four and 6 cars per dash instead of 5.

 

It was apparent from the start of the night Saturday that some of the bugs Reinhardt had referenced the night before were either becoming more problematic or were more impactful to the car’s performance at the fast fairgrounds half mile in Port Royal, PA.  At a venue where Reinhardt has logged a 410 victory, top 5’s and several top 10’s in recent years, he qualified a disappointing 43rd.  Prior to the heat race, in an attempt to get the Capitol Renegade No.91 back up to speed, Kyle and crew made several changes, including an ignition box and spark plugs.  Unfortunately  the struggling continued in their heat race, resulting in a 7th place finish.  “The car wasn’t responding.  It just didn’t have any feel.  Bob (Curtis) and I tried a couple changes for the B-main to see if we could resolve the handling issues but we knew starting 16th we would have to be really good right away to move forward and make the race tonight“, Reinhardt shared.  After five laps of the B-main, he knew the issues were still there and he decided to call it a night.  It was time to head back to the shop and get to work.  

 

After loading up, Reinhardt shared some insight. “Running the All Star series, you don’t have the luxury of figuring issues out over time.  If you want to be competitive, sometimes you have to change all of the things that could be part of the issue – all at the same time, then figure out later which one of them actually resolved it.  That’s what we decided to do when we got back to the shop Saturday night.”   He continued, “We went back to basics and did everything we could to make sure we would be better the next night.“

 

Bedford Speedway (Qualifying 8th, Heat 1st,  A-main 5th)

Thirty teams made the Sunday night trip a little further west in Pennsylvania to the second  fairgrounds half-mile in as many nights.  For the third straight night Reinhardt could only shake his head and grin as he drew a pill that placed him at the tail end of the qualifying order.  The first encouraging sign that the late hours in the shop the previous night were worth it, came when he logged the 8th quickest time overall.  

 

The qualifying effort put Kyle on the front row for the third heat race.  He settled into second, chasing leader Zeb Wise and holding off Rico Abreu.  Reinhardt will tell you he doesn’t believe in luck, “I believe you make your own luck.  You put yourself in position to earn things.”  Call it luck or being in position to earn it,  when Zeb Wise blew a left-rear tire with one lap remaining in the heat race, the Capitol Renegade No.91 held on for the win and the spot in the dash that comes with it.  Reinhardt started 6th and finished 5th in that dash, placing him inside row 3 to start the A-main.

 

At the start of the 30-lap main event, the Neptune City, NJ native got a little “crossed up” with the 39 of Anthony Macri and lost a few positions, slipping as far back as 8th in the early going.  Not the start Reinhardt wanted, especially knowing he had a pretty good car under him.  He remained composed, settled in and began working his way forward again.  By lap 14, he had climbed back up to 6th.  He remained focused and claimed the 5th position on lap 24, which he would hold to the finish.

 

Reinhardt reflected on the team’s effort at Bedford, “It was a really solid night for us.  Really good to know our hard work after Port Royal paid off.  This gives us a lot of confidence through the off week and into the next race.”  It seems the fairgrounds speedway in Pennsylvania is quickly becoming one of his favorites.  “Last year we came here for the first time ever, finished top 10 with the All Stars and got the Hard Charger award.  Now we’ve got a top 5 here with the All Stars.  This is a fun track.  I like it.“, Reinhardt commented.

 

It’s still early, but if this 4-race stretch is any indication, the driver/crew chief relationship between Reinhardt and Curtis is starting to gel just fine.  Despite missing the show Saturday night at Port Royal, the Jeff McCall/Wayne Quackenbush operation finds itself sitting 8th in the All Star Circuit of Champions point standings thus far in 2021. 

 

RQM Motorsports would like to thank Capitol Renegade, Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Champion Brands, Fibreworks Composites, Henry’s Wrecker Service, J&J Auto Racing, FK Rod Ends, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Kelly Racing Fuel, B.C. Walter Trucking, Arai Americas, Auto Meter, KSE Racing Products, InTech Trailers, Fel-Pro, Taylor Ignition Wires, Miller Welders, K&N Filters, Mettec, AL Driveline, Jesel Valvetrain, DMI, All-Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ISC Racers Tape, HMS Motorsports, Ultra Lite Brakes & Components, Rider Racing Engines, Saldana Racing Products and HP Engines for their support during the 2021 racing season.

 

UP NEXT:

 

Kyle and the RQM Enterprises, Capitol Renegade No.91 team will take the upcoming weekend off to prepare for a three race weekend with the All Star Circuit of Champions when they compete at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, PA on Friday, April 30th, followed by Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH and Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, PA the following two nights.

 

All Star Circuit of Champions Point Standings as of 4-18-2021

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Reinhardt Experiences Lows and Highs as Month of April Opens

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Trip to Home State Provides Boost for Reinhardt

New Oxford, PA – April 13, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Rick Sweeten Images

Entering his first full time season with the series, Kyle Reinhardt was hoping to kick off the All Star Circuit of Champions points races with a solid weekend, but Attica Raceway Park in Ohio didn’t cooperate with his plans.  A trip back to his home state to visit Bridgeport Motorsports Park in NJ a few days later, helped restore his confidence.

 

Friday’s Core & Main Spring Nationals program at Attica Raceway Park was canceled due to cold temperatures, taking away an opportunity to log some laps on a track he had not visited before and leaving Reinhardt with a one-day show on Saturday to accomplish his goal for the points opener.

 

Saturday night, April 3rd, saw 30 teams sign in to compete with the All Stars at Attica Raceway Park.  The format called for timed qualifying to set the lineups for three, 8-lap heat races.  Six cars would transfer to the A-main from each heat, with the balance of the field relegated to the B-main for a final shot at making the show.

 

Reinhardt was the 21st car to go under the clock.  His lap was only good enough for 27th quickest overall, which put him 9th in the starting lineup for the third heat.  Having learned a little from their qualifying laps, Reinhardt and team made some adjustments prior to the heat race.  Those changes seemed to be paying off, as Kyle worked his way into a qualifying spot.  Unfortunately Reinhardt made an untimely error and clipped one of the tires used to mark the inside of the racing surface.  The contact was enough to get him upside down and inflict enough damage to end his heat race.

 

The team was able to make repairs in time to run the B-main, hoping to race their way into the main event, however Reinhardt, who started near the back of that event, found himself struggling with the handling and in too deep of a hole to recover, ending the team’s night with a 10th place finish in the consolation event.

 

The RQM Enterprises, Capitol Renegade No.91 unloaded at Bridgeport Motorsports Park in Swedesboro, NJ on April 6th to compete in the event dubbed as the “Posse Invasion”, as several teams crossed the border from PA to compete.  Reinhardt was about to make his first laps on the speedway’s new 4-tenths mile configuration.  Aside from a couple visits to familiar Pennsylvania turf in March, he was getting plenty of opportunities to learn from new facilities, with trips to Screven (GA), East Bay (FL) and of course, Attica (OH) already in his notebook this year.

 

Bridgeport’s format for the special event included a pill draw to divide the 30 entered teams into 3 heat groups.  Each group would run a 3-lap timed dash to establish the starting order for their heat races later in the evening.  The top 4 would be inverted.  Reinhart was rolling pretty well and registered the 4th quickest time, placing him on the pole for the heat race.  “We had some ups and downs throughout the night but we definitely started off strong and were making gains each time we hit the track“, Reinhardt noted.

 

Kyle capitalized on his starting position, jumping out front quickly on the start of the third heat race.  He was never challenged, even withstanding a late race restart that put Ryan Smith, a recent winner in URC competition at the track, on his rear bumper.  The heat race victory put Reinhardt into the 6-lap dash that would establish the starting order for the top 6 cars in the A-main.  Unfortunately the dash draw turned up the six pill for the 91 team, putting Kyle at the back of the starting lineup for the dash.  He was unable to make up any ground, but crossed the line 5th thanks to someone else’s misfortune.

 

Reinhardt rolled off from the 5th starting spot in the night’s 30 lap main event.  In the opening laps, he slipped back a couple positions and as the leader completed lap 10, Kyle found himself in 8th trying to establish a rhythm.  He was able to find his groove and gain back some of the ground he had lost, recapturing 7th just before the halfway sign.  A restart after a late race caution presented an opportunity for Reinhardt to get more.  Danny Dietrich made a hard charge to the low side as the field took the white flag.  Freddie Rahmer, who had lined up right in front of Reinhardt, moved low to take the line away from Dietrich as the pack sailed into turn 3.  This opened the door on the high side for Reinhardt to blast around the top and claim 6th as he flashed under the checkered flag.

 

The Neptune City, NJ native was pleased with the team’s night but acknowledged his own mistakes that probably cost the team a couple spots at the end of the night.  “I was getting more and more comfortable as the night went.  The changes (crew chief) Bob was making to the car were working for me.  I just gave up too much at the start of the race.” Reinhardt shared.  He continued, “I made some poor lane choices the first few laps and the guys around me pounced on it.  There’s no room for mistakes when you’re racing against these guys.  They are in attack mode 100% of the time.”    

 

Overall it was a really good night for Kyle and the Jeff McCall/Wayne Quackenbush operation.  A solid top 10 against this competition is nothing to hang your head about.  Reinhardt just knew he could have had a little more, saying, “We could’ve been racing for 4th or 5th if I had made better decisions early in the race.  I have some things to work on.”  Reinhardt wrapped up his thoughts on the night with a knowing grin, commenting, “You can lose a lot quickly when you make mistakes out there.  Track position is so much easier to give than take.”     

 

RQM Motorsports would like to thank Capitol Renegade, Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Champion Brands, Fibreworks Composites, Henry’s Wrecker Service, J&J Auto Racing, FK Rod Ends, Kinsler Fuel Injection, Brown & Miller Racing Solutions, Kelly Racing Fuel, B.C. Walter Trucking, Arai Americas, Auto Meter, KSE Racing Products, InTech Trailers, Fel-Pro, Taylor Ignition Wires, Miller Welders, K&N Filters, Mettec, AL Driveline, Jesel Valvetrain, DMI, All-Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, ISC Racers Tape, HMS Motorsports, Ultra Lite Brakes & Components, Rider Racing Engines, Saldana Racing Products and HP Engines for their support during the 2021 racing season.

 

UP NEXT:

 

Kyle and team will work to maintain their momentum from Bridgeport when they compete in four All Star Circuit of Champions events in four days on a swing through Virginia and Pennsylvania.  April 15th will take the team to Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA.  The weekend will see the RQM Enterprises, Capitol Renegade group haul to Williams Grove Speedway on April 16th, Port Royal Speedway on April 17th and Bedford Speedway on April 18th.

 

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Photos from Attica and bridgeport

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The 2021 #TeamA2D Gear Is Here!

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Harrisburg, PA – April 8, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

The all new 2021 #TeamA2D Addicted2DirtPR and Media Management gear is finally available for preorder!  

 

Shop now!  Go to Addicted2DirtPR.com and click on Team Gear to see all the options.  We have T-shirts, Hoodies and Decals.  Preorders are being accepted now through 11:59pm on April 25th.  Order now to be sure you get what you want!  Only limited quantities, sizes and colors will be available after preorders are filled.  

 

You can choose LOCAL PICKUP during the ordering process if you want to get your order directly from us at the track, or choose SHIP MY ORDER and we’ll send it to you via USPS!  Please note, when new inventory arrives, all items in an order will be delivered as a single shipment, including leftover 2020 items that may be in stock today.  Orders should be ready for delivery approximately 5 weeks after the preorder window closes.

 

If you are in need of a size that isn’t listed, please email us at [email protected].  We may be able to special order it for you at the time of our preorders.

 

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[VIDEO] 2020: The Rise of Zach Daddy

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Millerstown, PA – February 21, 2021

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Zach Newlin has been racing for over 20 years. Like many, the dream was to keep moving up and reach the pinnacle of sprint car racing, the 410 division.  Things seemed to be moving along as hoped, with Zach going from go-karts to 600 micros in 2005, then on to 305 sprints in 2013.  He wasn’t just putting in his time either.  He was winning races and championships.  You know you’re doing ok when you earn a nickname along the way.  Suddenly, Zach Daddy was born.  That’s a story for another day though.

 

The dream seemed to be growing closer, but in today’s expensive sport of sprint car racing, nothing comes easy.  A driver can accomplish all that can be expected of them but still never get a chance to wheel a 410 sprint car.

 

When the calendar flipped to 2020, Zach Newlin wasn’t sure what the season would bring. The family team, Newlin Racing, wanted a new challenge and was eyeing a move to 358 sprint car racing. Things weren’t coming together just yet though, so a return to the 305 division, where he had been very successful for several years, seemed likely.  The dream of 410 racing was still in the back of his mind, but seemed quite far off.

 

Fortunately the stars aligned and the pieces came together to go 358 racing in the family’s familiar 11z with their long time partners Smith Concrete & Construction, Heather Sims – Realtor, J.W. Smith Auto Body, T&M Homebuilders Inc., Ron’s RV Sales, Kirby Kitner Excavating, Hammaker Racing Engines, The Podium Awards, Advanced Septic Services, and Walker Performance Filtration.  At the time, Newlin and his family were extremely happy, but had no idea just how much that step would ultimately mean a few short months later.

 

Despite the pandemic interrupting the early part of the season, Zach was able to quickly show speed and run near the front.  Shawn Burke was familiar with Newlin’s success in the 305 sprint cars.  His team had competed against Newlin on a regular basis.  By mid-summer of the 2020 season, what he had seen from Zach behind the wheel of the 358 was enough to cause him to walk into Newlin’s trailer and ask him if he was interested in driving the Burke Motorsports 410 sprint car.  Once Newlin processed it all, the choice seemed clear.

 

He would quietly make his 410 debut August 23rd at BAPS Motor Speedway and days later would win his first 358 sprint car race at Williams Grove Speedway.  Just two weeks later, Newlin made his Port Royal Speedway 410 debut in the 69th Annual Labor Day Classic.  He earned the Hard Charger award in that event, quickly proving he has what it takes to perform at the top level.  Zach Daddy wrapped up the season competing against the All Stars and World of Outlaws in the orange #54 Grove Financial & Associates, Dillman Hauling, LLC., Kriner Racing Engines, Sander Engineering, DMI, Burke Motorsports, Maxim Chassis, Walker Performance Filtration, 410 sprint car, gaining as much experience as possible to be ready for what comes next.

 

What a year 2020 turned out to be.  The dream is alive and has a strong heartbeat.  

 

Before we turn our attention to the upcoming 2021 season, let’s take a look back at some of Zach Daddy’s journey with a trip down memory lane in the video below.  

 

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Music in this video: Higher by Eminem, Thunderstruck by 2 Cellos

Photo credits: Racer X Media, Ashley Book, Brian, B Lenhart Photo, Kevin Quirk Motorsports Grafix, Rich Watts (A2D) and the Newlin Family

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Newlin Caps Successful Year Full of New Challenges

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Closes Season with 410 Outing in Sprint Showdown at BAPS Motor Speedway

Harrisburg, PA – November 16, 2020 – By Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

When the calendar flipped to 2020, Zach Newlin wasn’t sure what the season would bring. The family team wanted a new challenge and was eyeing a move to 358 sprint car racing. Things weren’t coming together just yet though, so a return to the 305 sprint car division where he had been very successful for several years was still a possibility. The dream of 410 sprint car racing was still in the back of his mind, but seemed quite far off. Fortunately some stars aligned and the pieces came together to go 358 racing in 2020. At the time, Newlin and his family were extremely happy but had no idea just how much that step would ultimately mean. Despite the pandemic interrupting the early part of the season, Zach was able to quickly show speed in his family’s familiar 11z, now with a 358 under the hood. That step up was all it took for Shawn Burke to walk into Newlin’s trailer one summer night, ask him if he was interested in driving his 410 sprint car and tell Zach to give him a call. Once Newlin processed it all, the choice seemed clear. He would make his 410 debut August 23rd and just days later would win his first 358 sprint car race at Williams Grove Speedway. What a year this was turning out to be.

Fast forward to mid-November. Once again, as she often seems to do, Mother Nature blessed BAPS Motor Speedway with terrific Central Pennsylvania autumn weather for their annual season-ending Capitol Renegade Sprint Showdown on Saturday, November 14th. The sunshine was enough to lure Burke Motorsports, wheelman Zach Newlin and the Grove Financial & Associates, Dillman Hauling, LLC., Kriner Racing Engines, Sander Engineering, DMI, Maxim Chassis, Walker Performance Filtration to the track one last time in 2020.

Zach Newlin at BAPS Motor Speedway 11/14/20
(photo credit Tyler Barr @TylerCoolGuy88)

The field of 34 entries would run 2-lap time trials in the afternoon sun to set up the four 10-lap heat races. The top 5 in each heat would transfer to the A-main, with the top 2 from each taking part in a redraw. The top 2 fastest qualifiers who qualified but finished outside of the top 2 would also join the redraw. With the redraw setting the top 10 starting spots, the remaining qualified drivers would fill starting positions 11-20. Non-qualifiers from the heat races would take part in the B-main, from which the top 4 would fill out positions 21-24 in the starting field.

Newlin was the 14th car out for his timed qualifying run. His best lap of 16.183 placed him 27th overall, which meant he would start 7th in the third heat. As the field lined up for that heat race, Zach was moved up to the 6th starting spot when the 19m of Landon Myers unable to make the call. At the drop of the green, Newlin took to the high side and moved his way up to 5th. On the following circuit he switched to the low side of the speedway and began to challenge Lucas Wolfe for 4th. Unfortunately the caution lights flashed on when the leader got into the wall and rolled to a stop. With two laps complete and the leader sidelined, Zach restarted 4th on the outside of row 2. Over the final eight laps, Newlin tried the high side, the middle and the low side. He was able to briefly move alongside Matt Campbell for the 3rd position but ultimately settled for 4th. It was a solid run that put the team directly into the A-main. It seemed the team had made the right calls for the daytime surface, now they would need to figure out how to keep up with the track and the competition as the sun set.

Rolling off 15th for the 30 lap A-main, Newlin liked his low side starting spot. Often times, ground can be gained on the low side while the field sorts itself out early in the going. Unfortunately that wasn’t to be the case on this night. You know that feeling when you get in the wrong line at the grocery story? Zach Daddy can relate. As the green flag flew, a car in front of him got out of shape, causing the inside line to check up while the outside line zipped by. Those few seconds relegated Newlin to 20th place, where he settled in and tried to get into a rhythm and build up momentum. Over the course of the first 16 laps, through a couple cautions, he did manage to recover some but generally wasn’t moving forward enough to gain anything at the payout window. When the red lights flashed on for a crash on the 17th lap, the team made the decision to call it a night and park their Kriner powered Maxim chassis. In this day and age of sprint car racing, financially smart decisions have to be made to make sure you have the resources to race again the next time.

When the dust finally settled Saturday night, Newlin was officially credited with 19th, a couple more lessons had been recorded in the ever-growing notebook and the car was in one piece. For a team trying to build a foundation, that’s a successful night…and a successful 12 weeks.

2020 is a wrap and she’s in the box in one piece. (photo credit: A2D)

For the Burke/Newlin pairing, which formed just 12 weeks ago, each and every outing in the back half of 2020 has been about track time and learning, so why pass up one more opportunity. There were no lofty expectations when they joined forces, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t optimism. They made not have made the headlines in their 11 races, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t highlights.

In just over 2 months, using a challenging but smart approach, the Burke Motorsports/Zach Newlin combination managed to build a base notebook by logging 4 races at BAPS, 3 at Port Royal Speedway, 3 at Williams Grove Speedway and 1 at Lincoln Speedway. They didn’t shy away from competition either. Over half of their outings were against traveling series: 4 vs. the World of Outlaws and 2 vs. the All Star Circuit of Champions. The remaining 5 races were against the always tough PA Posse. There’s nothing like jumping into the deep end of the pool, right? Along the way there were small victories, worthwhile discoveries and experience gained. And there were notable achievements, such as Newlin garnering the Hard Charger Award at Port Royal’s Labor Day Classic and making moves that caught the attention of Johnny Gibson, the long-time voice of the World of Outlaws, during a broadcast.

Although it may have felt like it just started for Burke and Newlin, the reality is 2020 is a wrap. Will this season’s learning sessions pay off in 2021? I think you will want to stay tuned. This is a young team with a lot of potential. Zach Daddy and Burke Motorsports are likely to make waves in Central PA, especially if all the pieces fall into place. If you happen to be one of those businesses out there looking to step into the sprint car world, this team is worth a look. They might earn their partners a lot of attention in the coming years.

Be sure to follow Newlin Racing on Facebook or Twitter to get the latest schedule updates & other news about Zach’s 358 & 410 sprint car teams!  Click here for all the info you need to stay informed!

Zach Daddy gets his game face on (photo credit: A2D)
Fans observe Burke Motorsports’ pre-race prep from their top row vantage point. (photo credit: A2D)
The Burke Motorsports, Grove Financial & Associates, Dillman Hauling #54 soakin’
up the mid-November PA sunshine at BAPS Motor Speedway (photo credit: A2D)
The Burke Motorsports Kriner powered Maxim survived 2020 with minimal battle scars. (photo credit: A2D)

SPECIAL THANKS:

We want to express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and marketing partners!
Please support those who support racing!

Be sure to tell them you give them your business because they support Zach!
It helps the team tremendously if our partners know helping us helps them!

Grove Financial and Associates, Chaz Scheaffer & Derek Fry
Dillman Hauling, LLC.
Kriner Racing Engines
Sander Engineering
DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.
Maxim Chassis
Walker Performance Filtration

SOCIAL MEDIA:

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Newlin’s Day Cut Short by Part Failure

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Bad Luck Bookends to the Day for Zach Daddy

Harrisburg, PA – October 26, 2020 – By Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

@mikevleone
The Burke Motorsports #54 of Zach Newlin (photo credit: Mike Leone)

The beautiful Central Pennsylvania autumn weather lured 38 cars to BAPS Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 24th for the Wintermyer’s Auto Salvage Night. Among them was the sharp looking Grove Financial & Associates, Dillman Hauling, LLC., Kriner Racing Engines, Sander Engineering, DMI, Maxim Chassis, Walker Performance Filtration, Burke Motorsports #54 piloted by Zach Newlin.

The field was divided into four 10-lap heat races via random pill draw. The format for this show would only advance the top 4 finishers to the A-main, while the non-qualifiers would take part in one of two B-mains, from which the top 4 would fill out the starting field for the main event.

Maybe the way Newlin’s day started should’ve been a sign. His draw placed him 8th in the starting lineup for heat two. As close as the competition is in the 410 sprint car division, passing four cars in a heat race can be quite a challenge. Zach’s Kriner powered Maxim was quick though and he managed to move forward in the race. He finished 6th, which may not have put him in the feature event but it did improve his starting spot in the 10-lap B-main he would now have to run.

Be sure to check out all the photos below from this week’s featured photographer, Caleb Newlin!

As is common when a team must compete in a B-main, the turn-around time to prepare the car isn’t as much as they would like to have. The car was pretty good in the heat but the Burke Motorsports/Newlin team still made adjustments to keep up with the ever-changing track surface. Newlin rolled off 4th for his final shot to put his team in the show.

The good news is the adjustments were enough for Newlin to hold off Kody Lehman for the final transfer spot into the show. The bad news is the team discovered a water pump bolt had broken during the consolation event and the failure was not something they could repair at the track in the time available.

It was a day with bad luck bookends. First the pill draw, now a part failure. A failure that was going to take away the opportunity to race in the event they had worked hard to qualify for. Not to mention valuable seat time for the 410 rookie. To reap what reward they could for their efforts, the team would need to take the green flag in the feature event, so the only option was to ‘start and park’.

Newlin could do nothing but shake his head and shrug. He summarized the day with two brief thoughts: “We were fast. My pill draw ability sucks.” Part failures happen. He has been racing long enough to know you just have to smile and focus on what you can control. It went in the books as a 24th place finish but that’s not what bothered Zach and the team. What disappointed them was not having the chance to get more seat time, learn more together and prove they could move forward.

There will be another chance down the road. Sure is ironic that a sport with sprint in the name actually requires a lot of patience over the long haul.

(left to right) Lance Newlin, Zach Newlin and Austin Burke prior to action at BAPS Motor Speedway on 10/24/2020.
(photo credit: Caleb Newlin)
Making adjustments.
(photo credit: Caleb Newlin)
Thanks Chaz & Derek at GF&A!
(photo credit: Caleb Newlin)

Be sure to follow Newlin Racing on Facebook or Twitter to get the latest schedule updates & other news about Zach’s 358 & 410 sprint car teams!  Click here for all the info you need to stay informed!

Lance Newlin thinks things over.
(photo credit: Caleb Newlin)
Thanks Dillman Hauling, LLC!
(photo credit: Caleb Newlin)

SPECIAL THANKS:

We want to express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and marketing partners!
Please support those who support racing!

Grove Financial and Associates, Chaz Scheaffer & Derek Fry
Dillman Hauling, LLC.
Kriner Racing Engines
Sander Engineering
DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.
Maxim Chassis
Walker Performance Filtration

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Zach Newlin has had plenty of reasons to smile in 2020. (photo credit: Caleb Newlin)

Newlin Grabs Broadcast Time and Attention Again

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Reaches B-Main in Outlaw Competition at Port Royal

Port Royal, PA – October 12, 2020 – By Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Newlin contemplates the night ahead at Port Royal
(photo credit: A2D)

Burke Motorsports and Zach Newlin sure don’t take the easy path. In the past three weeks they have competed in two All Star Circuit of Champions events and four World of Outlaws events. For a new team, that’s a tall order. For that matter, it’s quite a challenge for an established team.

None of that seems to matter to this driver and team who are both new to the 410 sprint car ranks. They’re not intimidated. They have the ‘stuff’, they just need to learn and build their combined knowledge, in the pits and in the seat, to be able to compete at the front of the field. That’s why they are here competing against the best. “There’s no better way to learn“, said car owner Shawn Burke with a very matter of fact delivery.

Their plan must be a good one because, for the second week in a row, Newlin had the legendary Johnny Gibson talking about him on DirtVision, the Outlaws live broadcast viewed by thousands around the world.

Newlin waits for his turn in time trials at Port Royal’s WoO Show on 10-9-2020 (photo credit: A2D)

Friday, October 9th Recap

The Grove Financial & Associates, Dillman Hauling, LLC., Kriner Racing Engines, Sander Engineering, Diversified Machine, Inc., Maxim Chassis, Walker Performance Filtration, Burke Motorsports #54 was one of 48 cars signed in for night one of the Nittany Showdown. The format for that car count called for time trials (2 flights of 24 cars each), 4 heat races, a C-main, B-main and A-main.

Prior to the event Newlin was asked what he focused on coming into an event like this. “Mostly it’s like any other night to me but the focus is definitely on time trials. They can make or break your entire night“, he shared. Zach was the third car to take time in Flight 2. He registered the 18th quickest time in his group. Certainly not a bad time at all for his first time qualifying under the clock at Port Royal Speedway. Each of the four heat races would start 12 cars and Newlin’s time earned him the 9th starting spot in the fourth heat.

A top five finish the heat race would provide a direct transfer to the A-main but that was probably a stretch to wish for against this field. A realistic goal was to hang on to his position or move forward a couple spots which would put him in the B-main, but the 8-lap heat race didn’t go as planned. He slid backward in the running order and finished 11th. The setup wasn’t what the car needed and the motor didn’t respond the way Newlin asked it to with his right foot.

Having run the fourth heat and now needing to run the C-main, the team had only a few minutes to discuss the situation, decide what to change and execute the changes. It was the first time the team had been put in this kind of situation. While everything didn’t go perfectly and there were lessons taken from those few minutes, the team managed to accomplish a lot under a great deal of pressure. Fuel nozzles were changed in hopes of curing the motor’s responsiveness, the wickerbill was changed to hopefully get a little more grip, a few twists of the suspension bolts were completed to get more balance and enough fuel was added to get through the upcoming 10-lap race.

Only the top two finishers would advance to the B-main, which would be quite an accomplishment from Newlin’s 8th starting spot. While he didn’t make the transfer spots and their night came to an end, there certainly was something positive to talk about as the team packed up. The car was much better and Zach was able to steadily move forward and finish 5th in the non-stop event. As a matter of fact, had there been even a single caution, he was good enough to have at least reached 4th and possibly 3rd.

Saturday, October 10th Recap

Night two of the final World of Outlaws venture into Pennsylvania for 2020 saw 51 cars sign in to go after the $15,000 winner’s prize. Under Outlaw rules, this car count meant a different, slightly more challenging format would be employed for the event. Once again the field would be divided into two flights of qualifying but after that things would be different. Unlike the night before when all cars ran heat races, tonight only the top 20 from each flight would go directly to heat races, while the remaining 11 cars would compete in a non-qualifiers race. The top four finishers from the non-qualifiers race would advance to the heat races and the remaining 7 cars would tag the back of the C-main starting lineup behind the eventual 10th and 11th places finishers from each heat race. Simply put, not transferring to a heat race would mean quite an uphill battle.

Newlin’s evening didn’t get off to a great start. He drew a pill that meant he would be the 15th car to take time out of a total of 25 in flight 2. The later a car goes onto the track, the more the track has changed and typically the slower times become. Zach timed 23rd in his group, relegating him to the non-qualifiers race. The team made some minor changes in the short turnaround time but things didn’t get any better. He started and finished 6th in that 8-lap event.

Saturday night’s event included a support division, the 305 RaceSaver sprint series, which allowed the 410 sprint car teams a little more time to work on their machines between events. The team huddled, Newlin shared his feedback and the team exchanged ideas about how to improve the car. Given how the track had changed throughout the night, they decided to try some things that had brought them success on the daytime surface one month earlier. It was a ‘big swing’ and maybe a little risky but what did they have to lose at this point.

Newlin was scheduled to start 8th in the 10-lap C-main with only the top two finishers transferring to the B-main. Once again, a steep hill to climb. A little luck fell his way before the green flag had dropped on the race. Two of the teams scheduled to start in front of Newlin’s Burke Motorsports entry had retired for the night due to issues. As a result, Zach took the green from the 6th position, immediately jumped to the top groove and drove all the way to 3rd position by the time lap one was in the books. He then proceeded to chip away at the gap in front of him and claim 2nd on lap 6. He held that spot, pulling away over the final four circuits and advanced to the B-main. It was during that C-main drive that Johnny Gibson focused on Newlin for nearly the entire event. His run to the front included five laps of exciting side by side racing with Kody Lehman for the transfer spot, during which the pair raced so close they nearly touched on a couple occasions. “Zach Daddy” had provided one of the most memorable battles of the night and earned quite a bit of broadcast time for it.

Newlin started 19th in the B-main, from which the top four would transfer to the night’s A-main. It was a typical Port Royal surface. It was wide and slick with multiple grooves but the fast way around turns one and two was on the wall. Zach was figuring out the nighttime surface at The Speed Palace and getting more and more comfortable. He raced the high groove through the east end of the speedway, inches from the wall, then dove to the low side where the moisture was at west end of the big half mile. Despite losing the brakes with five laps remaining due to a cut brake line, Zach was able to complete a couple quality passes and bring it home 17th to end the night.

Wrap Up

A week earlier at Williams Grove Speedway the team set the bar at the C-main, their highest achievement in their inaugural Outlaw weekend. In just their second Outlaw weekend, against a deep field, they raised the bar to the B-main. Let’s not forget this team has only put this combination on the track 9 times and has only been together for less than 7 weeks.

Newlin in line for time trials at Port Royal’s WoO Show
on 10-10-2020 (photo credit: A2D)

When asked to reflect on the team’s weekend, Zach Newlin was brief. “Learning and building“, he said. Brief for sure but accurate too. The evidence supports it.

The team is building a notebook. Newlin is learning what to expect from the feel of a 410 sprint car. They are all learning how to communicate with each other.

The last 48 days have been a solid jump start for the future. Stay tuned.

Be sure to follow Newlin Racing on Facebook or Twitter to get the latest schedule updates & other news about Zach’s 358 & 410 sprint car teams!  Click here for all the info you need to stay informed!

Check out the photo gallery below AND don’t miss the special videos at the bottom!

SPECIAL THANKS:

We want to express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and marketing partners!
Please support those who support racing!

Grove Financial and Associates, Chaz Scheaffer & Derek Fry
Dillman Hauling, LLC.
Kriner Racing Engines
Sander Engineering
DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.
Maxim Chassis
Walker Performance Filtration

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Fans can follow Newlin Racing the 2020 season at:
(Facebook) www.facebook.com/NewlinRacing
(Twitter) @NewlinRacing

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

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Newlin Gains Confidence in Outlaw Debut

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Quickly Making a Name for Himself in 410 Racing

Mechanicsburg, PA – October 5, 2020 – By Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

When Johnny Gibson, the long-time voice of the World of Outlaws (WoO), exclaims things like “…you don’t see that very often at Williams Grove!” with that recognizable elevated level of excitement in his voice as he describes a pass you just made on a veteran driver, you know you’re doing something right. Gibson and his co-broadcaster, the legendary writer and announcer, Bruce Ellis, both called Newlin’s name multiple times, noting moves that didn’t appear rookie-like. No, the results from the weekend won’t make the headlines in the racing papers, but Zach Newlin was clearly doing something right during the 58th Annual Champion Oil National Open on October 2nd-3rd in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Zach Newlin gets in the zone prior to World of Outlaws qualifying

41 days. That’s how long ago Zach Newlin strapped himself into a winged 410 sprint car for the first time ever. Already he had a few PA races and a few All Star Circuit of Champions races under his belt, now he found himself about to strap in for Williams Grove’s famous National Open and compete in his first World of Outlaws races. It was a life-long dream suddenly coming true for Newlin, his brother and the entire family. What a whirlwind 6 weeks. He possesses a racing career that has spanned over 20 years but he had only moved into 358 sprints earlier in this pandemic-shortened season. Burke Motorsports also has a long history competing successfully at various levels of open wheel motorsports. Both parties have recorded a lot of success over those years, but this weekend would be a new and memorable challenge for all.

Night one of the National Open was Newlin’s 6th career 410 sprint car start and only his 2nd at Williams Grove Speedway. The Burke Motorsports team did not have much 410 competition under their belt either prior to joining forces with Newlin a couple months ago, so team expectations were realistic coming into their first Outlaw competition. To add to the challenge, they would be racing against the toughest competition in the country with a new motor and new shock package that they had not had an opportunity to shake down yet.

Friday, October 2nd Recap

Friday night saw 57 cars sign in and it was evident early that the track was very fast, which would make passing difficult, unless the surface somehow managed to dry out and widen out by the latter part of the night. Time trials are always important in WoO competition but tonight they would likely be even more so. Zach was the 5th car to take time in flight 2. He ended up 28th in his flight but to put that in perspective, only 0.93 seconds separated him from a top ten time. Like I said, tough competition. There is zero room for error behind the wheel or when making setup decisions.

The qualifying result meant Newlin would need to run the non-qualifiers race. Under WoO rules for a car count of this number, the top 40 overall qualifiers transfer directly to the heat races, while the remaining teams must run a non-qualifiers race. The top 4 finishers from that event are then added to the heat races (1 to each of the 4 heats), while the remaining finishers transfer to the D-main.

Only having had a few hot laps and 2 qualifying laps under their belt in the orange #54 Grove Financial & Associates, Dillman Hauling, LLC., Kriner Racing Engines, Sander Engineering, DMI, Burke Motorsports, Maxim Chassis, it was hard to know what adjustments to make. The team made their best educated guess at improvements and Newlin rolled off 14th. He managed to move forward and finish 10th in the 8-lap event. It wasn’t enough to advance to a heat race of course, but it was a positive result for driver and team. Given his lack of laps in a 410 sprint car, it’s still hard to tell when the car needs changes or when he needs to adjust his style.

Next up was the 8-lap D-main from which only the top two finishers would advance to the back of the C-main starting lineup. Zach started and finished 6th in the event, bringing an end to the on track activities for the team Friday night. Back in the pits though, there was still plenty of activity. Shawn & Austin Burke, along with Zach Newlin, brother Lance and the rest of the crew discussed and analyzed the night, making notes and decisions they could leverage the following night.

Zach Newlin throws it hard into turn 3 at The Grove
(photo credit: Dan DeMarco)

Saturday, October 3rd Recap

Night number two of the highest paying sprint car race in the nation in 2020 started off with a similar circumstance for Newlin and the Burke Motorsports team. 54 cars entered competition and Newlin was slated to take his timed qualifying laps 3rd in flight 2. That’s where the similarities ended though. On this night, he recorded the 22nd quickest lap in his group, with a lap that was only 0.575 seconds off of a top ten time and only 0.863 seconds behind the fastest car in flight 2. It was a significant improvement from the prior night and a promising sign.

Still just outside the cutoff for the heat races despite the improvement, Zach lined up 4th for the 8-lap non-qualifiers race. Once again tonight, the top 4 finishers would advance to the heat race lineups. Newlin held that final transfer spot for a few laps, capturing the attention of the broadcast crew with strong moves and smart choices. Finally, Brian Montieth slipped by him and soon after Kyle Moody followed. With two laps remaining, the caution lights flashed on, giving Newlin a chance to collect himself and regroup. The ensuing restart is when the rookie 410 driver really grabbed the attention of Johnny Gibson and Bruce Ellis as they called the action. Zach powered around the high side of turns 1 and 2, overtaking Moody and Montieth and reclaiming the final transfer spot. One lap later the trio went three-wide off turn 2 in a heated battle to advance to a heat race. Ultimately Newlin lost the spot, blaming himself for a couple bad choices during the battle.

Newlin was determined to make the most of his 2nd starting spot in the 8-lap D-main. It had been a better night thus far for the team and it would only be right if the end result reflected it. He held the position throughout the event, never allowing Montieth to get close enough to challenge for the position, and transferred into the C-main. Newlin would start 13th in the C-main. It was another chance to test himself. That’s all he could ask for against such a tough field. It was another 10 laps of learning. Zach brought it home 12th, ending his night with a much more confident feeling than 24 hours earlier.

There were plenty of smiles around the Burke Motorsports pit when the weekend concluded. “Tonight was definitely a turn around. I just need to keep learning“, Newlin said. “We had a new shock package on the car this weekend, so we were learning that. We made changes to that program based on what we experienced last night. After hot laps tonight, my confidence was back. We still have to change some things on the car, but we will get there“, he concluded.

Wrap Up

By the time the 58th Annual Champion Oil National Open weekend had come to a close, two important things had happened. Number one: Zach Daddy had learned a lot in a short period of time by racing in an environment of elevated competition. Number two: fans had taken notice of Newlin. Sprint car fans are passionate and knowledgeable about their sport, especially those in Central PA, and they are seasoned enough to look beyond results to see things. Those fans saw something in Newlin. Social media contained comments like “Zach Newlin will be he next young driver to develop into a good 410 driver in a year or two“. Will the predictions come true? I suggest you follow along and find out.

You can follow Newlin Racing on Facebook or Twitter to get the latest schedule updates & other news about Zach’s 358 & 410 sprint car teams!  Click here for all the info you need to stay informed!

SPECIAL THANKS:

We want to express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and marketing partners!
Please support those who support racing!

Grove Financial and Associates, Chaz Scheaffer & Derek Fry
Dillman Hauling, LLC.
Kriner Racing Engines
Sander Engineering
DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.
Maxim Chassis

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Fans can follow Newlin Racing the 2020 season at:
(Facebook) www.facebook.com/NewlinRacing
(Twitter) @NewlinRacing

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“Zach Daddy” Will Make First World of Outlaws Start This Week

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Zach Newlin’s 20+ Years in Racing are Full of Milestone Achievements

Millerstown, PA – September 30, 2020 – By Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Zach Newlin may be the guy you’ve never heard of, but should have. He has amassed quite a resume of success in his racing career as he has steadily conquered one milestone after another through the racing ranks. He started racing go-karts in 1998 at the age of 10, stepped up to 600 micro sprints in 2005 and moved into 305 sprint cars in 2013. Zach enjoyed success at each level, including being nationally ranked in the IMCA RACEsaver 305 series for several years. It’s always easiest to stay where you are successful and comfortable, but for Newlin, as the calendar turned to 2020, it was time for a new challenge.

Sure, being able to field a 410 sprint car would’ve been great. That’s every sprint car driver’s holy grail. That just wasn’t in the cards though. So, the team’s focus turned to putting a 358 sprint car on the track. That goal was still going to require some things to align to achieve it. Good fortune was on their side and the pieces came together to move the family team, Newlin Racing, up another rung on the ladder, into the 358 sprint car ranks. Little did they know how quickly that small step would pay dividends and lead to a big step.

Despite a two-month racing hiatus earlier in 2020 due to the pandemic, by late summer Newlin had registered solid runs and showed his talent in the 358. In August, Shawn and Austin Burke came calling with an offer to drive their Burke Motorsports 410 sprint car at BAPS Motor Speedway on a Sunday night. It was just a chance to try it out, with no promises beyond that night. Newlin had been on their radar for a while but they were waiting for the right time. This seemed like it.

The night at BAPS went well for the Burke/Newlin combination. They made the show and enjoyed racing together, so they tried it again on Labor Day at Port Royal. Again things went well, with Zach making the show and earning the Hard Charger Award by advancing 10 positions on the tough daytime surface. By this time, the appetite for more had been established. The team decided to enter a few more events in mid-September, including three consecutive nights, with the latter two being All Star Circuit of Champions events.

Those nights in the Burke Motorsports entry not only seemed to be accomplishing the goal of gaining experience in a 410 sprint car but they were also building Newlin’s confidence and accumulating knowledge he could apply in the seat of his 358 sprint car. During 2020, Zach Newlin has conquered several more career milestones. Some he had hoped to achieve this season and some he couldn’t have imagined would happen, at least not this year. Newlin recorded his first career 358 sprint car victory, which was also his first career win at the famous Williams Grove Speedway, something that had been a goal for a long time. The achievements didn’t stop there. He was awarded the 358 sprint car Rookie of the Year at ‘The Grove’, competed in his first 410 sprint car race and competed in his first All Star Circuit of Champions events.

photo credit: Racer X Media

This weekend, the sprint car chauffer nicknamed “Zach Daddy” will reach another career milestone. He will strap himself into the orange #54 Grove Financial & Associates, Dillman Hauling, LLC., Kriner Racing Engines, Sander Engineering, DMI, Burke Motorsports, Maxim Chassis, 410 sprint car and go into battle as a rookie member of the PA Posse against the best in the world, the World of Outlaws, in the 58th Champion Racing Oil Williams Grove National Open.

2020 has been quite a year for Zach to say the least. You never know when opportunity will knock. You just have to keep working hard and be ready to make the most of it when it happens. It seems he has done that. What is Newlin thinking as his first Outlaw competition approaches? He had a very honest answer to that question. “Don’t suck!“, he replied with a laugh. Humor is never very far away during any conversation with Newlin, but he takes his racing seriously. His response only demonstrates he’s relaxed and ready for whatever the experience brings. His expectations are realistic but that doesn’t mean his goals aren’t high.

It’s been a long road to this milestone and there are no doubt more on the horizon. Below is a photo gallery that will give you a glimpse into Zach’s 20+ years in racing that led to his opportunity to compete against the top professional drivers in the world. Behind every photo are countless hours of work, numerous tough nights at the track, long hours at the shop and many great memories. All of them were necessary to get to this point. To see his full list of accomplishments and bio, click here to visit Zach’s driver page on Addicted2DirtPR.com

Given how 2020 unfolded in such an unpredictable fashion for Zach Newlin, what milestones might 2021 and beyond bring for the talented wheelman? Nobody knows for sure, but I would suggest you pay attention. It’s bound to be an interesting, entertaining and successful ride.

Be sure to follow Newlin Racing on Facebook or Twitter to get the latest schedule updates & other news about Zach’s 358 & 410 sprint car teams!  Click here for all the info you need to stay informed!

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Zach Newlin’s second outing in a 410 sprint car earned him the Hard Charger Award in the 69th Annual Labor Day Classic at Port Royal Speedway.

#TeamA2D Upcoming Weekend Outlook

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The Latest Info on Newlin Racing and Austin Berry Racing

Harrisburg, PA – September 24, 2020 – By Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Friday night, September 25th, will find the Newlin Racing 358 sprint car team at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA. The 358 Sprints will be in action for the final time in 2020 at the historic facility as part of the 410 Sprint Car Outlaw Tune-Up.

Zach Newlin will be looking for back-to-back wins in the Smith Concrete & Construction / Heather Sims, Realtor / J.W. Smith Auto Body / T&M Homebuilders, Inc. / Ron’s RV Sales / Kirby Kitner Excavating / Hammaker Racing Engines / The Podium Awards / Advanced Septic Services / Walker Performance Filtration #11z, having visited victory lane the last time the division was in action, back on September 4th at “The Grove”.

Newlin currently sits 7th in the standings, just 90 points out of 6th and 105 points out of 3rd. He is also the only driver other than Derek Locke and Kevin Nouse to reach victory lane in 2020 on the Mechanicsburg half-mile.

  • Zach Newlin’s First 358 Victory on 9-4-20. Photo credit: Williams Grove Speedway
  • Photo credit: BERTWOJO Images

Unfortunately, Austin Berry Racing will not be in action this weekend as neither of the team’s motors are race-ready. Repairs to their primary motor have not been completed and the backup motor is ‘lapped-out’ and in need of a refresh.

The team’s goal is to get their Rocket Chassis XR1, Swift Springs, MS Shock Therapy, Hershey Racing Engines, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, Nathan Berry Beef Farm #86 to the track at least one or two more times before the 2020 season ends.

For schedule updates, race results and other news on #TeamA2D teams, follow us and the teams on social media. You can find all our social media information below. 

  • Photo Credit: Joe Durian
  • Photo Credit: Mac McPherson

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