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NEW TRIPOLI, PA - Brad Grim Hustles Back Through Field To Record 4th Place Finish At Five Mile Point Speedway
by Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media
Coplay, Pennsylvania's Brad Grim felt he had a great set-up on his car as he prepared for the feature event last Saturday night at Five Mile Point Speedway. Along with that, the talented wheel twister from the Lehigh Valley felt he had a car that might land in the winnner's circle by the end of the night. All of those thoughts went out the window as Grim got turned around early during the running of the feature event and found himself at the rear of the bus and taking a long look forward as the field prepared to go back to green. Grim went hands up on the wheel and began his assault back to the front. Seeking unused real estate wherever he could find it, Grim began picking off cars on his march forward. Slipping back into the top five with a couple of laps remaining, Grim made a final pass to finish the event in fourth place. For Grim it was another of a long string of top five finishes since the 2008 season began. Shaun Walker won the event with Chris Wood in for the runner-up slot. Ladd Yeomans was third with Brad Grim fourth and Brian Puckett completing the top five.
While the Brad Grim Racing Team is not running for the title this year at the speedway due to work committments and the soaring costs the National fuel crisis has imposed on the Pennsylvania based team, the proud team always want to give a good showing for their sponsors and fans wherever they choose to compete. All of the finishes at Five Mile Point this year have been top tens except for the postponed raced where the team opted not to return for the rescheduled Sunday night show again due to costs and job related concerns. Even with the DNS finish marring the excellent finishing record of the team, the Grim Racing Team sits in a tie for seventh in the 2008 points battle. The challenge of trying to find more sponsorship funding in a disasterous economy are staggering to the team and the sound reasoning behind taking the season on a one race at a time basis.
Grim, who has averaged three wins per season at the speedway for the past three years as well as earning the 2006 Sportsman Championship, is still seeking the first win for the team in 2008. The talented young charger has been a fixture at Five Mile Point the past few years and truly enjoys the tight competition the speedway provides. As always Grim straps himself behind the belts of the family owned signature numbered 611 Dirt Wheels Chassis/Davey George powered race car for the weekly racing action at the Kirkwood, New York racing facility. For the popular Grim it will be his fourth full year in racing, having spent the three years prior in part time roles driving at other speedways in the Northeast.
The Brad Grim Racing Team efforts are headed crew headed up by former top racing talent and current car owner and Crew Chief Gary Grim. Also playing a major part on the team is Book Keeper Stephanie Barton, as she works hard at keeping the low-buck team within the budget restraints. Longtime crew members Jason Kern, Bill German, and Tom Doyle have been faithful supporters of the Grim racing and make the weekly trip to the speedway lending their full support to the team.
The Brad Grim Racing has expanded their horizons for the 2008 racing season. In addition to preparing the bodies for their own cars, they now offer their services to any customers who need a complete racing body or they can replace any panel on any type of Modified-Sportsman race car. For further information, logon to their website for all of the services offered by B&G Racing Services.
Brad Grim Racing would like to thank all of their great sponsors for their loyalty and assistance in helping with their racing endeavors. TR Kovacs Hauling, GTS Gas and Welding Supplies, MRH Electrical, Roy's SK Tools, Queen City Tires, Davey George Performance Engines, Uncle Nick's Candy, Jim Young Race Photos and GA Motorsports Media have all played a major role for Brad Grim Racing. The team continues to seek additional marketing partners to work with for the 2008 racing season and beyond. Should any company, group or individuals have an interest in getting involved with a topflight racing team, send your inquiries to GA Motorsports Media, 607 North Schanck Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072. You may also email at: steveswp@netzero.net or phone at: 610 573 9706
For further information regarding the talented racer Brad Grim and Brad Grim Racing, check out their website at: http://www.bradgrimracing.com
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