Successful Debut for the RACE 101 / Howe Chassis With Trevor Sanborn at North Wilkesboro Speedway

We could not have asked for a better debut for our brand new RACE 101/Howe Racing Ent. / McGunegill Engines / Chevrolet House Car today at North Wilkesboro Speedway. This being the first race ever for this car, and no less at North Wilkesboro against the top super late model teams in the country at the biggest super late model event of the season, with only one test. This was also the first race that RACE 101 owner and founder Tony Blanchard has ever worked with Trevor Sanborn a driver. The car (running under the Sanborn number of 29 this weekend) was officially fastest in practice today overall and qualified 13th out of 74 cars. They are locked in for tomorrow's event. Blanchard says that he and Sanborn feel very confident that they can have a top ten finish tomorrow, but it is a very long race - anything can happen. The Sanborn/RACE 101 crew are prepared and very optimistic for tomorrow's PASS event - simply called "The Race".  The event will be under the lights starting @ 6pm and you can watch it Live from North Wilkesboro, pay-per-view on Speed51.com

RACE 101 scholarship student, Trevor Sanborn posed with the program's house car during classes at the shop in Denver, NC back in March. Today he drove the car at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time out to a fastest time in practice for the entire field of over 70 top late models overall for the day, and a 13th place qualifying spot- locking him in for Pro All Stars Series highest profile and high paying late model event - "The Race" tomorrow at the famed North Wilkesboro Speedway.

SANBORN FASTEST IN PRACTICE IN RACE 101/HOWE RACING ENT. HOUSE CAR

Trevor Sanborn driving the RACE 101/ Howe Racing Ent. / McGunegill Engines Chevrolet House Car under the #29 was officially the FASTEST car in the second round of practice out of 69 cars at the PASS super late model event being held at the famed North Wilkesboro Speedway in NC.  Sanborn is currently a RACE 101 scholarship student and is racing the program house car for this single event under the guidance of veteran crew chief and RACE 101 founder Tony Blanchard, who is instrumental in designing the new 2011 Howe Super Late Model Chassis.

Official Practice Times From North Wilkesboro Speedway:
Friday, April 8, 2011 at 2:48pm

Second Practice Times for Super Late Models: (Source: Speed51.com)
Pos. Name Fast Time
1 Trevor Sandborn 19.042
2 Jody Lavender 19.046
3 Kenzie Ruston 19.130
4 Stephen Nasse 19.146
5 Corey Williams 19.164
6 Jeff Choquette 19.175
7 Andy Loden 19.191
8 Johnny Clark 19.224
9 Jay Fogleman 19.229
10 Trey Mitchell 19.262
11 Gray Gaulding 19.264
12 Mario Gosslin 19.280
13 Brian Ickler 19.296
14 Justin Wakefield 19.309
15 Ryan Moore 19.313
16 David Quackenbush 19.319
17 Michael Bilderback 19.323
18 Ryan Blaney 19.364
19 Lonnie Sommerville 19.376
20 Ross Kenseth 19.384
21 Ryan Crane 19.387
22 Devin Jones 19.419
23 Bubba Pollard 19.420
24 Ryan Reed 19.426
25 Scott Mulkern 19.443
26 Mike Fritts 19.447
27 Garrett Evans 19.453
28 Jimmy Weller 19.473
29 Donnie Wilson 19.482
30 Pat Kelly 19.486
31 Geoff Bodine 19.500
32 Mike Rowe 19.506
33 Joey Coulter 19.512
34 Chris Eggleston 19.519
35 Blake Jones 19.525
36 Cassius Clark 19.557
37 Rebecca Kasten 19.587
38 Aaron Ricker 19.590
39 Randy Gentry 19.594
40 Steven Lengendre 19.634
41 Randy Turner 19.643
42 Preston Peltier 19.645
43 Ben Rowe 19.645
44 Joey Pole 19.667
45 Dustin Hubbard 19.669
46 Casey Roderick  19.688
47 Tommy Pecaro 19.693
48 John Fleming 19.693
49 Clay Alexander 19.721
50 Joey Doiron 19.724
51 Micheal Pilla 19.733
52 D.J. Shaw 19.751
53 Alex Fleming 19.755
54 Greg Proude 19.765
55 Ronnie Hults 19.770
56 Brandon Ward 19.776
57 Gary Smith 19.778
58 Cale Gale 19.790
59 Kevin Roberge 19.811
60 Keith Oliver 19.912
61 Heath Hindman 19.913
62 Patrick Laperle 19.914
63 Mark Shaffer 19.946
64 John Batten 19.965
65 Justin Allison 19.985
66 Spencer Wauters 20.049
67 Dean Clattenburg 20.150
68 Bill Penfold 20.211
69 Matt Matheson 20.267

Sanborn confident entering ‘The Race’ at North Wilkesboro - Maine hotshoe inks one-race deal in RACE 101 house car

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April 7, 2011, DENVER, NORTH CAROLINA - Trevor Sanborn’s confidence has never been higher. The Limerick, Maine, standout will need every ounce as he tackles the world’s best super late model competitors at ‘The Race’ in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina this weekend.
The richest event in the history of the  Pro All Stars Series (PASS) will run under the lights at the famed North Wilkesboro Speedway Saturday evening. Sanborn partnered with RACE 101 founder Tony Blanchard to take a mighty swing at the $75,000 top prize. He will pilot the RACE 101 presented by Howe Racing chassis with McGunegill horsepower under the hood. Blanchard will call the shots from the pit box, and Trevor’s brother Corey Sanborn will spot.
“We have a good car, and we have a good driver,” said Sanborn. “My confidence boost because of Tony is amazing. He is one smart man.
“The goal is to learn a lot this weekend, but I’m going there to win. I’m comfortable with Corey on the radio, and testing has gone well. Doing well in this race could definitely put my name out there.”

Trevor Sanborn

Sanborn races his family-owned and family-funded super late model at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Maine in the summer, and he’s seen moderate success in the PASS series. This weekend will be his first race with Tony Blanchard as crew chief. It will also mark the inaugural outing for the RACE 101 presented by Howe Racing chassis.
“We saw this as an opportunity to work with one of our students,” said Blanchard. “Trevor is a scholarship recipient in this year’s class, and he has a lot of experience.
“Testing has gone well so far. Trevor communicates what he needs, and the Howe chassis has been responsive to the changes we’ve made. We’re ready for this event.”
Accompanying Blanchard and the RACE 101 crew will be engine builder Dwayne McGunegill to lend his expertise to the effort.
“Horsepower won’t be a problem,” said Sanborn. “I’ve done well in long-distance races, and I’ve never felt so prepared.”
Sanborn has run five prior 300-lap races in his career. All were held at Beech Ridge, and Sanborn has three top-five finishes.
“Patience will be key,” said Sanborn. “The first step is getting solidly into the race, and then we’ll want to ride out the first half of the race and stay in contention. Anything can happen.”
While this weekend marks the first competition for the RACE 101 presented by Howe Racing house car there is already plenty of laps on the machine. Multiple drivers have tested the chassis, and this weekend will serve as a great shakedown for RACE 101 premier driver Trevor Edwards when he steps in to compete later in the season.
“Trevor Sanborn’s experience will offer great feedback on the car,” said Blanchard. “Trevor Edwards is a fine young man and a talented racer. He’s going to benefit from Sanborn’s input.”
‘The Race’ is available on pay-per-view at Speed51.com. For more information on Trevor Sanborn visit www.TrevorSanborn.com. For more information on the PASS, visit www.ProAllStarsSeries.com. To learn more about RACE 101, go to www.race101.net

The RACE 101 / Howe Racing Ent. / McGunegill Engines Chevrolet House Car