Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JACOB ENGLE RETURNS TO COMPETITION AT ORANGE SHOW SPEEDWAY FOLLOWING FIVE-MONTH HIATUS

San Bernardino, CA – June 22, 2009 – Following a five-month hiatus to complete his sophomore year at the Landmark School in Massachusetts, Jacob Engle (http://www.jacobengle.com) made a much-anticipated return to racing on June 13th. Flying the McCray Motorsports flag, he competed in the American Speed Association Series for Super Late Models at the Orange Show Speedway (OSS). This after an impressive showing at the Toyota Shootout in January. Jake will also be competing in the NASCAR Whelan Series for Super Late Models at the Irwindale Speedway this summer.

In just his third race ever, and with no practice whatsoever, the 16-year-old racing phenomenon from Mt. Helix, CA, qualified 12th in a 16-car field at the OSS. Then, with a few minor adjustments in the pit following qualifying, Engle drove the Juniper/Sanderson Law & NextNet Group 2009 Chevy Monte Carlo into 4th place behind an elite group of veteran drivers. In fact, the three drivers that finished in front hold an impressive eight track championships between them.

“That’s what it’s all about,” said Engle. “It was a hard fought, exciting race. Toni McCray and other great drivers were pressing all night, but I was fortunate to hold the line and fend them off. You can’t let up for a second out here, not until the checkered flag drops.”

The #51 team returns to Orange Show Speedway on July 11th as Engle hopes to solidify himself as the favorite for Orange Show Speedway’s coveted Rookie of the Year Award.  To follow the team’s historic run, visit http://www.jacobengle.com.

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June 23rd, 2009  |  Posted in Media / Publicity