Edwards Becomes Youngest Winner In Series History July 26th 2010 Trevor Edwards and the team went into Newport with confidence and they showed that they had a reason when Trevor Edwards became the youngest winner in Rolling Thunder Modified history and the inaugural winner at Newport Speedway Saturday night. Edwards qualified 2nd in the Steele Rubber Products modified missing the pole to Bubba Gale by only .026 seconds. After qualifying Edwards climbed from the car with a disappointed look on his face after he felt something in the rear end and he was right, the center link on the rear end had came loose causing the car to lose all of its forward bite. The crew then rushed to fix the rear end of the car for the race. Edwards said after qualifying “the car was great we just needed that little extra to get my first pole of the year but I’m not worried the car can only get better after we fix that” And his statement became true when the green flag dropped as Edwards jumped behind Gale and the two cars set sail on the field and began to cruise and log laps but on lap 15 when Gale had a electrical issue Edwards took charge of the lead and never looked back leading the final 60 laps of the race. The win didn’t come easy though as a late race caution tightened the field back up and allowed Joe Scarborough to make one last run but couldn’t make the pass before the checkered flag fell. After the race Edwards said this about the win “finally we get a win we’ve been knocking on the door and tonight we made a statement but I have to thank Joe (Scarbourough) for racing me clean and not even trying a bump and run that says a lot about him and his driving style”. Edwards and the Steele Rubber modified next race will be in three weeks at Shenandoah Speedway in Shenandoah, Virginia and hopes to repeat the success from Newport. The team would like to thank Steele Rubber Products, Jeff and Julia Brown, Kevin Eagle and Travis Byrd for all the support and help to make this dream come true.
Ryan Rust Continuing His Efforts In Supporting The Heroes Of Our Country Ryan is not only respected in the racing community for his accomplishments on the track, he also has a strong following off the track. He started his racing career when he was eight years old and on his pursuit to become a professional driver in NASCAR he has taken the time to remember the many men and women of our country throughout the years that work towards our safety so he has the opportunity to pursue his goals At a very young age Ryan founded Adopt A Hero (formerly Adopt A Marine) which is an organization started to help make the lives of men and women in the armed forces, who are currently serving overseas, a little easier. The Adopt a Hero Program is a free service to help people adopt service personnel overseas. This program has received recognition from the United States Armed Service, has received a Marine Corps Medal and the Young American Patriots Award. The program has helped over 200,000 people get connected, adopters and those adopted, almost 75,000 packages and well over 1 million cards, letters and emails have been received. While supporting the soldiers overseas Ryan Rust has become a member of USFDR to give him the opportunity to show his support for the men and women in the fire department and rescue industry and thank them for being among us every day and their training and preparation to keep us safe in times of need. Ryan makes his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut On Friday, July 23rd tune into the SPEED channel 7:30 to see Ryan Rust take the green flag in his very first NASCAR Truck race. He will be running the 5/8 mile track at ORP in Indy, on the weekend of the famous Brick Yard 400. Watch for the red and white Firestop, Adopt a Hero #6 Chevy Silverado from Rick Ware Racing of Thomasville, NC. Ryan is part of the driver development team of young drivers in RWR stable. Ryan's goal is to finish the race and qualify for the next level of his development and NASCAR License.
Impressive Showing For Rookie Trevor Edwards at Concord The Rolling Thunder Modified Series rolled into the 1/2 mile of Concord Motorsports Park on May 29th. Edwards was ready and it showed when he qualified 3rd with a lap of 17.331. "After practice, we put a Steele Rubber Products medium compound spring rubber in and it just made a world of difference and I credit that to why we picked up nine tenths from practice to qualifying" Edwards said. The race was moved up due to the chance of rain and it didn't bother Edwards as he backed up his qualifying spot, running behind leaders Joe Scarborough and Cale Gale. When Gale fell out due to a carburetor issue, Edwards pounced on the chance and started to reel in Scarborough lap after lap. The night turned sour when a car several laps down caught Edwards on fresher tires and when Edwards pointed him by he hit Edwards car causing an upper A-arm to be bent and a flat left front tire. Edwards hurried around to get back to pit road and let the B.E.A.R team go to work. Edwards said, "My Grandpa and Kevin Eagle did a great job on getting me back out really fast and still give Scarborough a chance to rally back". Edwards ended the night in the 3rd spot but was shown to be the fastest car on the track even with a bent left front suspension. Joe Scarborough and Trevor Edwards talked after the race and Scarborough said "I was looking out the front window with one eye and in the mirror watching you get closer with the other". "I'm glad to hear that everyone knew we were here this weekend to win and hopefully we can continue this momentum for the rest of the year with races like South Boston, Newport and the famed North Wilkesboro Speedway and hopefully grab a win and challenge for not only the Rookie of the Year but the Championship also." Commented Edwards. Kristen Eagle (Kevin Eagle's daughter part of the B.E.A.R team) is doing a lot better since the last update but she is still not out of the hospital. She had a chest tube put in for her bronchial bleeding on the day of the Concord race and Kevin still stayed to help, so I would like to thank Kevin for that, but please keep Kristen and her family in your prayers.
Trevor Edwards at Concord Speedway Trevor Edwards will be competing at Concord Speedway Saturday night 5/29 in the Rolling Thunder Modified Series. Free tickets are available for this event at the PASS Series website.
Wayne Edwards in the #65 Wayne Edwards will be in the #65 truck at Texas Motor Speedway for the Camping World truck Series race at Fort Worth, TX Jun 04, 2010
Wayne Edwards Returns To Charlotte In The #28 Wayne Edwards will be making his return to Charlotte Motor Speedway back behind the wheel of the NYFD Racing team entry in the #28 truck. Edwards last appearance in the #28 truck was at Talladega in 2008 and he experienced overheating problems while running in the top 10.
Edwards’s Iimpressive Rookie Racing Season Continues With Second Straight Top-Five Mooresville, NC (May 12th) - Trevor Edwards continued his successful rookie season on Saturday with his second consecutive top-five finish. With Steele rubber products aboard the #32 for both top 5 finishes in the Rolling Thunder Modified series, here is what Edwards said about his new sponsor "Steele Rubber Products has been on the B.E.A.R (Brown Edwards Associated Racing) car for two weeks now and both weeks we’ve finished in the top-5, I hope is for them to be there this year when we win our 1st race for us to grow our relationship to a full time partnership". Edwards’s sits 4th in the points chase behind some of the veterans of the series. Edwards has turned heads in the series and continues to get compliments about how well he has adapted to these 600 horsepower modifieds so quickly. At the age of 17 he is the youngest driver to finish in the top-5 in the series history. "I'm having a great time and feel honored to race against people like Joe Scarborough, A.J Winstead and Cale Gale, said Edwards."It's like they say if you want to be the best you got to beat the best, and all three are some of the best drivers I've ever seen in these types of modifieds". Orange County Speedway in Rougemont , North Carolina, is also known as the fastest 3/8 mile speedway. It is Trevor Edwards’s favorite track, and after Saturday he still says that after the 4th place finish he posted after qualifying 4th with a lap of 14.914. Edwards’s next race will be May 22nd at Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas, Virginia this will be the first time he has ever seen the short track and will test his adaptability to not only the car but the track. For more information on Trevor’s promising rookie campaign you can contact him at tedwards@usfdracing.org and follow his driver development at race101.net Also Edwards and the whole B.E.A.R team would like to ask for all your thoughts and prayers will be with Kevin Eagle's family and friends for his daughter Kristen who was involved in a ATV accident Monday.
Trevor Edwards First Second-Generation Driver To Join USFD Racing Team Trevor Edwards son of NASCAR Camping World series driver Wayne Edwards and USFDR team member joins his father as a member of the USFDR team to represent the firemen and rescue squads in the United States. While developing my skills on the short tracks I look forward to the future competing against my father in the upper levels of NASCAR and I am honored to have the opportunity to share my appreciation as a member of the USFDR team of the many men and women that dedicate themselves every day to our safety and I would like to also thank Jeff & Julia Brown my car owners for their support said Trevor Edwards.
Justin Fisher Joins USFD Racing Team Justin a full time employee of the North Carolina National Guard at Salisbury, where the unit supports the local community and surrounding states with their helicopters by providing wildfire fighting helicopter water drops to support the NC Forestry department, and providing the state of North Carolina with helicopter rescues in the mountains and remote areas with the Charlotte Fire Departments Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team. Returning to Drifting on a limited schedule for 2010 Justin will be joining USFD Racing and competing in the Charlotte area Street Wise Drift series as well as a limited participation in the Myrtle Beach South Carolina drift series.
Hill Joins USFD Racing In 2010 Warren Hill will become the fifth driver to join USFD Racing, this team was designed to bring awareness through motorsports the needs of the many departments in the fire department and rescue industry that depend on support to continue their efforts and to honor our full time firemen and rescue squads that serve us every day. With the addition of Warren Hill to the team we will be able to continue our efforts in exposing new fans to our cause. Warren Hill is an accomplished driver and champion in the drag racing community and will be competing in the ECPRA Series.
Fundraiser Please support Oceanport Volunteer Firefighters Fund Raiser; they will be having the Comedy Tornado at their firehouse on January 16th, call 732-921-8025 for ticket info.
The Red KnightsThe Red Knights International Motorcycle Club is an organization composed exclusively of Firefighters with International Affiliation dedicated to promoting motorcycle safety and fellowship among firefighters who ride motorcycles. Membership is open to ALL firefighters, ACTIVE or RETIRED, who have access to a motorcycle and hold a current valid motorcycle license. Spouses, members’ children, boy and/or girlfriends and brothers/sisters are also welcome for membership as Social Members. Currently a local chapter for the Charlotte, NC area is being developed. All parties that are interested in participating in the chapter should contact Jim Board at cell: 704-453-1362 E-mail: jboard@usfdracing.org
USFD Racing Driver Featured On Lowe's Motor Speedway Website USFD Driver driver Kevin Aube Legends competitor in the Masters division has been featured on the Lowe's Motor Speedway web site.
Dave Thamez Competing For USFD Racing 2007 Stateline Speedway Sr. champ kart champion Dave Thamez returns to full time competition in 2010 as the fourth driver to join the USFD Racing team. With the addition of Thamez to the team, USFD Racing is continuing its efforts encouraging fans and fellow competitors in different categories of racing to honor the firemen of the United States and volunteer fire departments and rescue squads of our nation through motorsports. While also bringing his experience as driver to the team Dave Thamez is a former United States Air Force fireman and volunteer fireman for the Hilldersburg Volunteer Fire Dept.
FDNY Honors Jim Rosenblum NASCAR Truck Owner
In recognition of his interest in the traditions of the Fire Service, the welfare of firefighters, and the principles of fire prevention, New York City Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta designated Jim Rosenblum as Battalion Chief in the Fire Department of the City of New York. Jim Rosenblum, Nascar team owner, has used his race team to raise funds for the Children's funds for the FDNY as well as the NYPD. Rosenblum was previously honored by Mayor Michael Bloomberg with New York City's prestigious Liberty Medal.
Andy Lally To Pilot The #28 In Daytona Jim Rosenblum announced today that Andy Lally, winner of the 2009 Rolex 24hrs at Daytona Speedway in the #67 TRG Porsche 997, will drive for FDNY Racing Team in the Camping World Truck Series for Daytona’s Chevy Silverado 250 on February 13th, 2009.AndyLally.com
Wayne Edwards Returns To Daytona Edwards finished 17th for FDNY Racing at Daytona in 2008 and will return February 13th to start at this historic track in the #22 entered by Gun Broker Racing, Edwards is also the crew chief and hauler driver for the #22. Tune in Friday night to see one of the most versatile drivers in the racing industry competing in the first race of the Camping World Truck Series in 2009.
