May 5, 2012
Rust Takes Win at Auburndale
Packed stands and 11 divisions racing made Saturday night feel like we were back in the years when gas was $2.00 a gallon. Lots of good racing and the Pro Challenge boys were there to put on a show.
Only features were run, so the likes of the #25 of Paul White “Mr Consistency” and the #18 of Ryan Rust and the #56 of Mark Landis knew they’d better be at the top of their game. All the Pro Challenge racers felt the same.
The feature began with Randy Glick taking the field to the green flag. Thirsty for the win, it wasn’t long before the #18 of Rust, the #25 of White and the #56 of Landis were running first, second and third.
The #25 took the lead with the #18 of Rust in second and the #56 of Landis pulling off with mechanical failure. The third position now went to the #31 of Zachary Ayers, who came all the way down from Atlanta to race with the Sunshine Region...great show Zach.
With the #25 of White in front, the #18 of Rust looked for that little error White might make. Rust going in deep, harder every lap and with two laps to go Rust managed to get under White. Side by side racing, no one giving an inch…trading paint in each corner. What’s the saying? Rubbing is racing.
These two competitors live up to those words. Last corner side by side, Rust on the inside and White on the outside. Drag race to that checkered flag. The #18 of Rust by a fender (photo finish).
Great race by Rust and White, but for now #18 Ryan Rust….you are the Big Dog.
There’s a buzz in the air about the 2012 season. It’s been announced that all Florida Pro Challenge races with 10 cars or better will pay $500 to win. That’s every race, not just a few. The rules have been set in stone according to Pro Challenge rep Howard Brennan. There are three requirements:
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You must be a Pro Challenge member
•You must be 100% Pro Challenge legal
•You must go by the Pro Challenge rules
Out of state Pro Challenge members are welcome to compete and are encouraged to do so as long as they fulfill the above requirements.
The $500 to win purse sets a high standard in the racing community, especially in today’s economy. Pro Challenge and its members feel that the Pro Challenge cars and trucks are the best bang for the buck. As other classes have fallen off in car count and purses, Pro Challenge has done the opposite. Other racers in other divisions have been approaching Pro Challenge car owners asking many questions with enthusiasm. Most saying that for the price and running cost and with those kind purses, it’s a no brainer.
Brennan stated that “The interest has been remarkable. We at Pro Challenge think we have the best product out there (naturally!) in scaled race cars in the nation. We fully intend to push forward to increase our car count and keep improving our product.”
He continues that “Good clean racing falling under national rules can, and will, bring nothing but excellent Saturday night racing.” Brennan invites everyone to “Go to our Florida website www.ProChallengeRacingOfFlorida.com and take a look…then call me if you have any questions.”
Stay tuned to our website for more information and any further announcements.
