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Hillary Will is the New Driver for Dote Racing Top Fuel Team

Hillary Will Top Fuel Driver — In 2008, Hillary Will from Fortuna, CA earned her first career victory at Topeka, Kansas.

Monroe, Ohio – The Dote Racing Top Fuel team , Monroe, OH, has tapped Hillary Will, Avon, IN, to drive their 300+ MPH dragster in the Full Throttle NHRA Drag Racing series starting in 2012.

The team, led by crew chief, Doug Kuch will begin their season in Gainesville, FL on March 9-11. The team is actively seeking marketing partners and aims to compete the full season in 2013 and beyond. They will begin testing this October.

Connie Dote, the team co-owner said, “Doug Kuch and the guys have been working diligently all summer to get everything ready. Now that we have hired Hillary, I think we have all the right parts and people in place.” Sue Dote, co-owner added, “I hope to be more competitive than ever and I can’t wait for the season to start.”

Hillary, a native of Fortuna, CA, won the 2008 NHRA Summernationals in Topeka, KS and went to three finals enroute to a fourth-place finish in NHRA Top Fuel that year. She has had International success as well, winning the Inaugural Scott Kalitta Memorial USA vs Austrailia Race in Sydney, Australia.

“I couldn’t be more excited; I am so thankful for this opportunity,” said Will. “I miss driving, I miss winning, and I miss being part of a team. The Dote Racing Team is exactly where I want to be. Like me, they began racing in the sportsman classes and have a strong passion for racing. I can’t wait for our team to be in the winner’s circle and I’m looking forward to many successful years of racing with them.”

Hillary Will in the Dote Racing Top Fuel Dragster.

About Dote Racing
The Dote Racing Family, a three generation race team started competing in the mid 80’s with Lynn and Sue purchasing a Henry J drag car. Mike Dote, Lynn & Sue’s son, and his wife Connie, soon followed in his parent’s footsteps. Mike, Connie, and daughters Camie and Joanna began competing weekly and winning in NHRA’s sportsman categories. Then they decided to take their passion for racing to the next level. The Dote Racing family started racing top fuel in 2010 and has run 10 races thus far.

The 22nd annual “Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial” at Silver Dollar Speedway will be Saturday, May 5th.

By Gary Thomas

Chico, CA – February 23, 2012…The 22nd annual “Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial” at Silver Dollar Speedway will be here in early-May and to get a head start on things lap money is on sale for the prestigious event.

If anyone would like to purchase a lap please contact Dave and Dianne Durica at Durica1414@sbcglobal.net or 916-988-5958.

All of the money goes back to the racers and helps make this event unique and special like it has been for so many years. The laps cost $100 and are split between the top 3 in the A-main and LCQ each lap. The leader gets $50, 2nd place $30 and 3rd place $20.

In addition to lap money if anyone has anything they would like to donate for the event contact Dave and Dianne to give them the details.

There is already $500 up for grabs to the fast qualifier courtesy of Jason and Robyn Meyers in memory of “Carwash” Mike Avilla. In fact the fast time award at the Bradway Memorial will be known as the “Carwash Mike” fast time award.

The Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial is considered the cornerstone event for the Cancen Oil King of the West Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear and will take place on Saturday May 5 in Chico.

Last season’s edition of the Bradway Memorial saw an epic main event that featured four different leaders during the 40-lapper and in the end it was Clovis resident Peter Murphy, who charged from 15th starting to claim the huge victory. Roger Crockett finished second and also put on a thrilling charge after starting 18th in the feature.

For more info on the Cancen Oil King of the West Sprint Car Series presented by Goodyear visit http://www.kwssprints.com and for more on Silver Dollar Speedway log onto http://www.silverdollarspeedway.com.

All American Speedway Rookie of the Year, Dylan Hutchison lands K&N ride

Press release by Blakesley Sports Media

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (February 22, 2012) – 17 year-old Dylan Hutchison will look to go for the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series, West Rookie of the Year award as he will drive Johnny Walker Performance / Bay Bio Diesel-backed #5 Chevrolets for Jack Sellers Racing and car owner Charlie Silva in 2012. Hutchison was the 2011 All American Speedway Rookie of the Year in their NASCAR-sanctioned Late Model division.

The entire Jack Sellers Racing organization is getting a freshened look thanks to paint and vinyl from Johnnie Walker Performance. The black and red Chevrolets will be hard to miss on the track when the team kicks off the 2012 season at Phoenix International Raceway next Saturday night in the “Talking Stick Resort 50”. Hutchison’s car will also make an appearance for sponsor Eibach Springs over the race weekend.

“I am extremely grateful to all of my sponsors and especially Jack Sellers, John Krebs, Charlie Silva, and all the hard work of Tom Wicks for this opportunity,” Hutchison said. “Our goal is to compete for the Rookie of the Year and gain experience throughout the season.”

Hutchison, a Del Campo High School football star, got his first taste of K&N racing at All American in 2011 when he qualified ninth against a star-studded 31 car turnout. But Hutchison’s season will begin at the one-mile Phoenix track will be against possibly the toughest field the young driver will have ever faced.

Hutchison will be teamed with NASCAR K&N West veteran Jack Sellers for the full 15 race series that includes two trips to Phoenix, two trips to Iowa Speedway in co-sanctioned races with the K&N East, and four road course events including the series debut in Minnesota. The power-packed schedule and a desire to continue his High School football career motivated Hutchison to stay on the West Coast for 2012.

John Krebs will be on the wrenches for Hutchison this season and has already worked alongside the teenager in preparing the fleet of cars for the season. Long-time Hutchison supporter Tony Caputo has been named crew chief for Sellers in the #15 car.

Race fans can learn more about Dylan Hutchison Racing at www.dylanhutchison.com or by visiting the team on Facebook at keywords “Dylan Hutchison Racing”.

Dylan Hutchison Racing thanks sponsors: Johnnie Walker Performance Center, Bay Bio Diesel, Eibach Springs, Karp Capital Management, Rex Hutchison Racing Engines, All Valley Tow & Transport, GM Construction & Developers, Allen’s Cabinet & Fixtures, PJ’s Auto Body, Done by Don, JW Sweet Rides, Metal Jea