Post by jkelly57 on Apr 7, 2008 7:27:10 GMT -6
Jim Albert on a winning streak in the Pro Trucks
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Debbie Williams - THR Public Relations Director
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> Champion Truck Driver sets his sights on a victory at Thunderhill
Raceway
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> KYLE, TX (April 3, 2008) – Jim Albert is no stranger to the
Winner’s Circle, and he’s on a roll again for the 2008 racing season.
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> Albert was crowned the Texas Truck Champion in 2007 after claiming
six victories at Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) in Houston, TX, and
several Top 5 finishes at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX.
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> This year’s competition for the coveted title has been expanded. In
addition to THR and HMP, two more asphalt tracks will be included in
the battle for the crown – Red River Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX,
and Corpus Christi Speedway in Corpus Christi, TX.
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> The Texas Pro Truck drivers have the option to race at all four
tracks and then use their best 12 finishes to compete for the championship
title. In addition, the drivers will receive bonus points for racing at
all four tracks during the 2008 racing season.
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> Albert has already won the two Pro Truck races that have been held so
far this year – on March 15 at Houston Motorsports Park and the
March 29 race at Corpus Christi Speedway.
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> Thunderhill Raceway’s season opener on April 12 will be Albert’s
next challenge. This Lockhart, TX, resident is hoping to power his #31
blue 2004 Chevy Silverado Tuck to victory lane for the first time ever
at THR.
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> “I’ve never won a truck race at Thunderhill Raceway,” said
Albert. “Unfortunately, I haven’t started any higher than the sixth
position, even though I’ve had the fastest qualifying time on several
occasions. We usually draw for position, and I never seem to get a lucky
draw. Even though I’m often the fastest truck on the track, I usually
have to battle through traffic for the lead. The inversion process has
been killing me at Thunderhill, but I do feel it has taught me to be a
much better driver. Maybe I’ll finally get a lucky draw this
time.”
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> Albert feels his strongest competitor for this year’s championship
race is Rusty Mirth, driver of the #07 Pro Truck. Mirth has claimed the
second position in both of the Pro Truck races that have been held so
far this year.
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> Albert gets as much fulfillment from his off-the-track activities as
he does when he’s racing his truck on Saturday nights. He often
visits schools in the Lockhart area, and he enjoys watching the kids get
excited about his race truck. Bluebonnet Elementary in Lockhart, TX, is on
Albert’s touring agenda this week.
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> The 2008 racing season marks the third year that Albert has been
competing in the Pro Truck class. Albert is sponsored by Serta, Apex
Performance, Ringers Gloves, Seitz Garage, Laser Signs, Petroff Towing, LG
Electronics and Ayres Real Estate Investors.
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> The season opener on April 12 will feature the Pro Truck and Pro
Modified classes and the Texas Pro Sedans – along with the Thunderhill
Raceway A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Grand Stocks.
Highlighting the evening are Kids’ Bike Races at intermission, sponsored by the
JRA Kids Club.
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> Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San
Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open
at 4:00 p.m. for the April 12 race. The racing action gets started
promptly at 7:00 p.m.
>
>
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> For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the track’s
website at www.thunderhillraceway.com.
>
Debbie Williams - THR Public Relations Director
>
>
> Champion Truck Driver sets his sights on a victory at Thunderhill
Raceway
>
>
>
> KYLE, TX (April 3, 2008) – Jim Albert is no stranger to the
Winner’s Circle, and he’s on a roll again for the 2008 racing season.
>
>
>
> Albert was crowned the Texas Truck Champion in 2007 after claiming
six victories at Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) in Houston, TX, and
several Top 5 finishes at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX.
>
>
>
> This year’s competition for the coveted title has been expanded. In
addition to THR and HMP, two more asphalt tracks will be included in
the battle for the crown – Red River Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX,
and Corpus Christi Speedway in Corpus Christi, TX.
>
>
>
> The Texas Pro Truck drivers have the option to race at all four
tracks and then use their best 12 finishes to compete for the championship
title. In addition, the drivers will receive bonus points for racing at
all four tracks during the 2008 racing season.
>
>
>
> Albert has already won the two Pro Truck races that have been held so
far this year – on March 15 at Houston Motorsports Park and the
March 29 race at Corpus Christi Speedway.
>
>
>
> Thunderhill Raceway’s season opener on April 12 will be Albert’s
next challenge. This Lockhart, TX, resident is hoping to power his #31
blue 2004 Chevy Silverado Tuck to victory lane for the first time ever
at THR.
>
>
>
> “I’ve never won a truck race at Thunderhill Raceway,” said
Albert. “Unfortunately, I haven’t started any higher than the sixth
position, even though I’ve had the fastest qualifying time on several
occasions. We usually draw for position, and I never seem to get a lucky
draw. Even though I’m often the fastest truck on the track, I usually
have to battle through traffic for the lead. The inversion process has
been killing me at Thunderhill, but I do feel it has taught me to be a
much better driver. Maybe I’ll finally get a lucky draw this
time.”
>
>
>
> Albert feels his strongest competitor for this year’s championship
race is Rusty Mirth, driver of the #07 Pro Truck. Mirth has claimed the
second position in both of the Pro Truck races that have been held so
far this year.
>
>
>
> Albert gets as much fulfillment from his off-the-track activities as
he does when he’s racing his truck on Saturday nights. He often
visits schools in the Lockhart area, and he enjoys watching the kids get
excited about his race truck. Bluebonnet Elementary in Lockhart, TX, is on
Albert’s touring agenda this week.
>
>
>
> The 2008 racing season marks the third year that Albert has been
competing in the Pro Truck class. Albert is sponsored by Serta, Apex
Performance, Ringers Gloves, Seitz Garage, Laser Signs, Petroff Towing, LG
Electronics and Ayres Real Estate Investors.
>
>
>
> The season opener on April 12 will feature the Pro Truck and Pro
Modified classes and the Texas Pro Sedans – along with the Thunderhill
Raceway A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Grand Stocks.
Highlighting the evening are Kids’ Bike Races at intermission, sponsored by the
JRA Kids Club.
>
>
>
> Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San
Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open
at 4:00 p.m. for the April 12 race. The racing action gets started
promptly at 7:00 p.m.
>
>
>
> For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the track’s
website at www.thunderhillraceway.com.