As we look ahead to start the second half of the season, we have decided to give you our fans what you have been asking for; racing closer to home. From now on we plan to run the remainder of our weekly races at All-Star Speedway in Epping, NH starting this Saturday July 28.  We look forward to seeing you all there and hope for a strong run. 

All-Star Speedway - 6-30-07
PASS North Super Late Models
ALL-STARS 200
Started 24th - Finished 25th

On the May 27^th we traveled the 418 mile round trip to race at Speedway 95 in Bangor, ME for the second Pass Outlaw Late Models Series event. We had strong practices and finished the heat race incident free. The night ended early for us however when an early race incident landed the Diesel Land machine atop the tire barriers.

The following week we premiered in Canaan Fair Speedway LaValley Building Supply prostocks with the intentions to gain as much experience as we could. We ran strong all day and showed we were a forced to be reckoned with in the feature. The team was let down when retributions from an earlier racing incident rendered our car unable to finish the event.

The team held our heads together and rebuilt the car for the following Saturday night race at Canaan on June 9^th. Jimmy was racing hard for the 5^th position when he lost control of the car and spun out sending him to the rear of the 18 car field. As he climbed back through the ranks an altercation with the 11^th place car sent us to the rear once more. Jimmy showed great patients at the end of the 40 lap feature and climbed back to salvage a 6th place finish.

The following weekend showed conflicting schedules with Canaan’s race Saturday night and open practice for Sundays Pass Outlaw Series race in Unity, ME was held the same day. By missing the race at Canaan Jimmy would have to start in the rear of the field for the next three weeks due to handicapping rules. However by skipping Saturdays practice in Unity we would be at a severe disadvantage in Sundays DNK Select 150 outlaw race. The team pulled together and made the 107 mile trip to Canaan, NH where we experienced a flat tire fighting for 3^rd position. We pitted and finished the race in 6^th position with a whole racecar. After loading the Hauler we traveled 205 miles to Unity Raceway in Unity, ME. We had to climb through the field several times over the course of the 100 lap battle to the checkered. Even after a flat right front tire and a spin out, we crossed the line in the 5^th position in this 20 car field. We later found out that the accidents had rendered us 3 laps down and a 10^th place finish.

Prior to out last event on Saturday June 23 we hung a new nose on the car and unveiled a new paint scheme for the Diesel Land machine in a week’s time. As soon as we hit the track Jimmy was now showing a lot of confidence in his car and driving abilities. He piloted the car to 1^st place in the heat race showing the competitors nothing but the American Auto Auction logo on the rear bumper leading every lap in the qualifier. In the feature event we led the first half of the 40 lap race and finished in a seasons best 2^nd place.

After a strong finish Chambers’ Racing is looking forward to our next race. Both Pass Outlaws and Canaan speedway have next week off, but the team is looking to other tracks for options of racing to fill the unscheduled weekend.

Unity Raceway - 6-17-07
PASS Outlaw Late Models
Started 17th - Finished 10th

Speedway 95 - Bangor, ME - 5-27-07
PASS Outlaw Late Models
COMMUNITY PHARMACIES 100
Finished 21st

21st place finish after a hard hit into the tire barriers.

May 20th Race at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH
was cancelled after the nearby river overflowed its banks.

First Race of 2007

Started 13th - Finished 14th

Full Outlaws Schedule HERE

Team Chambers racing hit the track at Beech Ridge Motor speedway on Saturday, May 5th for the first PASS Outlaw Late Models Series race of the season. After practice the team felt good about the performance. Jim was quick when it came to adjusting to a new car and track all at the same time. When the day was over we were confident in the times we had turned and the lines Jim was able to run.

Due to the drawing of a high number Jim had to start 8th out of 9 cars for the heat race and gained two positions resulting in a 6th place finish. This gave him a starting 12th position in the feature.

On the start Jim lost two spots only to regain them in the first 30 laps as he climbed into the top 10 before going for a loop in turn 4. Restarting in last place and being penalized a lap Jim was able to drive the Diesel Land Machine through the field to catch the leaders but due to a loose racecar took a second spin around lap 59. Once again Jim was penalized a lap and started at the rear of the field, but that didn't slow him down. Jim kept cool in the seat and was able to race up and compete with the leaders from the rear of the 19 car Outlaw field.

As Jim raced on the 93 lap of 100 lap race he got in trouble with a competitor and flattened his right front tire and the opponents left rear. The pit crew was ready with a quick tire change and sent him back on the track to finish the race. After a long hard fought battle chambers racing wound up with a 14th place finish and top Rookie of the field.

The record books may say 14th place but to this team we feel it was a victory. We had few mechanical problems but the team chemistry was great. Jim was comfortable behind the wheel and learned a lot that will help him in the races to come. Team Chambers Racing is preparing for our next race at Riverside Speedway in Groveton, NH on May 20. With the knowledge and confidence gained in our first pro-stock race we can only hope to improve together as a team.