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 WILSON WINS FASTKIDS WINTER HEAT

 Charlotte County Speedway Hangover Enduro Results

 Eve of Destruction Results - Charlotte County Speedway

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 Mike Hovis wins Brian Davidson Memorial 150 at Charlotte County Speedway

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 Billy Mowery wins Corteco Gulfcoast Modified Race at Charlotte County

 East Bay Gets Visit from Craftsman Truck Rookie of the Year David Reutimann

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 Styer wins on final lap of LLM at Hialeah

 Martin Pierce tops LLM 100 Lapper at Desoto

 Roger Smathers tops 55 Car Enduro at New Smyrna

 Dwayne Dempsey Wins a Pair in Winter Spectacular III

 Snowball Derby Postponed until next Saturday

 Fontaine wins AACS at Desoto Super Speedway

 Three Wide Highlights CRASH-A-RAMA at SpeedWorld

 Rick Sirmans Wins 100 Lap Feature at New Smyrna

 Wayne Jefferson Big Winner at Desoto Super Speedway

 Spencer Taylor tops FASTKIDS at Auburndale

 Robbie McAuliffe wins 75 Lapper at Sunshine's Final Night

 Jeff Choquette tops 35 car field to win 39th Annual Governor's Cup

 Richie Henry takes 50 lap LLM Feature at Hialeah

 Jeff Choquette Wins Governor's Cup, Rick Sirmans takes FMSC 100

 Six Classes Crown Six 2004 Champions At East Bay Raceway Park

 Pamela Weaver big winner at Auburndale

 Ron Campbell tops 25 lap OWM at Sunshine

 Eric Black returns to Victory Lane at New Smyrna Speedway

 

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December 26

Team Cheetah Racing has Great 2004 Season

C.A.R.S. Racer Marketing


Orlando FL. - The Arnold and Damaris Diaz owned, Cheetah Racing team, had a great season in the 2004 Fastruck series.

A Rookie team and Rookie driver with veteran owners approached the season just wanting to be competitive and set goals of top ten finishes. What they ended up with was six wins, including the Sportsman and Fastkids divisions. They would lead the points on several occasions and would end up 4th over all and take "Rookie of the Year" honors.

The team's driver is George Morales, who started driving at age 17 in the Enduros at the famed Hialeah Speedway. He then built a Mini-stock and also drove in Streetstocks, Thundercars and Late Models all with limited success. He stated, "We did not have any money, and did not really all know what we were doing." George was then asked to drive a Bus for Arnold Diaz. Arnold told him he could win. George jumped in it and won and their relationship began to grow from there.

Arnold and Damaris, who have owned race cars in several divisions including Enduros, Bombers, Figure 8's and Buses, have had good success over the years, but mainly do it for family fun.

In November 2003, Arnold and George began discussing plans for 2004. They decided on trying the Fastruck series. Arnold went out and purchased a James Glover truck and a second truck from Tom Carter. They then began preparing for a tough Rookie season.

The crew is made up of friends and family, who win and lose together. They support their driver and owners no matter what.

The team is led by crew chief Thomas Cepeda, who learned from his self called uncle, the veteran Joe Winchell. He handles chassis setup and organization on race day. Team spotter Chris Stockton helps with preparation and race day duties. Gabe Hernandez is the Rig driver and details the beautifully kept Chevy trucks. Shannon Winter in the Scorer and handles PR for the team. That brings us to George's son, Joey, who helps with whatever dad needs and likes to eat. Oh yeah, He also drives in the Fastkids when possible and won this year as well. Mason Love would also drive the truck to a victory in the Sportsman division.

As I covered this team this year I realized that although they are a Rookie team they did not run like Rookies. George said it best when he told me "this team works like they have been together for ten years." " I have good trucks when we get to the track, so we can concentrate on the race. I am very thankful and blessed to have the Diaz family as owners, they are the best. The crew is great and they are my family.

"We are proud of what this team accomplished in 2004, we saw a lot of new tracks with many challenges but George and the crew handled it all very well and professionally," said Arnold and Damaris. "We want to thank our sponsors Express Tire & Service, Metro Truck Collision and 11th Ave. Auto and Truck Recyclers. We want to return to Fastruck next year, but there are some things that we were not happy with this year and we are waiting to see what happens with the new leadership they have, but we are all equipped for our two truck effort and feel we can challenge for the championship.

It takes a complete team effort and this team has placed themselves among the top for winning races and possibly a championship.

So watch for the #96 Express Tire & Service, Metro Truck Collision and 11th Ave. Auto & Truck recyclers Chevy in truck competition and victory lane in 2005.


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  COMING EVENTS


Pit Stop
 FMCRA Race School Graduates ready for 2005 Mini Cup season Opener

 Schedule for January 8th at New Smyrna Speedway

 New Smyrna Speedway returns to racing action Jan. 8 with Riverfest 300

 Reminder for all Sunbelt - Super Late Model Drivers about SpeedFest

 Entries Are Coming In for USA International Speedway's 2005 SpeedFest

 Happy New Year from New Smyrna Speedway and Team FASCAR

 Pro Trucks and Quick Kids added to River Fest 300 at New Smyrna Speedway January 8th

 Team Cheetah Racing has Great 2004 Season

 CCS TO RACE SUNDAYS IN JANUARY; SPEEDWAY PREPARES FOR NEW YEARS RACING

 Rick Bristol announces sale of his race team to driver R.J. Arnone

 Big Improvements being made at Orlando SpeedWorld, Entries pouring in for 2005 Winternationals

 Charlotte County Speedway Announces December 31 and January 2005 Events Schedule

 Volusia Speedway Park Announces 2005 Race Week Schedule

 USA will host 2005 Speedfest January 27, 28, and 29

 USA Sprints 2004 Southern Thunder Tour Champion Andy Kelly

 Greg Kielma Turns Over Driver Duties To Joey Barnes

 Florida Mini Cup and Santa Clause bring holiday cheer to Shriner's Hospital

 USA Sprints Return to Charlotte County Speedway

 Last Race Night Buffet a Success

 New Smyrna Speedway Ends 2004 with Full Program

 Citrus Closes 2004 with 2 Day Winter Spectacular

 Final 2004 Race Set for Saturday Afternoon at Orlando SpeedWorld

 East Bay Raceway Park Gears up for 2004 Finale and 2005 Winter Nationals

 Drivers have FINAL Chance to Practice at SpeedWorld this Wednesday

 Final Race Night Buffet will honor area track and series champions

 Bobby Orr returns to New Smyrna Speedway

 SPEEDWAY TO SPONSOR NOISE FOR TOYS NOV. 27 AT TOYS-R-US

 Greenwood Chevolet to Sponsor first ever FASCAR Pro Truck race this Saturday at Columbia

 CHARLOTTE COUNTY SPEEDWAY REOPENS WITH DAVIDSON MEMORIAL

 FASCAR Pro Trucks debut this Saturday at Columbia Motorsports Park





 
 
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