TEAM CHALLENGE ENDURANCE CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY Celebrating its 10th year, the ASRA Michelin Pro Team Challenge endurance series heads to New Jersey Motorsports Park this weekend, May 13-15, for its 4th round on Friday at 3:45pm. This event also marks the first running of the Atlantic Team Challenge, a new endurance series established this year by New Jersey Motorsports Park, with the same rule set. It will run in conjunction with the Michelin Pro Team Challenge race. “The first year of the 200mi/250K Team Challenge was 2001 when it was introduced by the former National RoadRace Series (sanctioned by FormulaUSA), then under the regime of Clear Channel Motorsports, who I worked for at the time.” said Kevin Elliott, owner of ASRA and CCS. “The overall structure of this endurance series hasn’t changed much since the beginning, and its popularity continues to grow.” “Our endurance series is unique because both Amateur and Expert riders can participate on the same team, racing on a single machine.” Elliott said. “A degree of mentoring develops between the pros and novices which is unparalleled anywhere else that I’m aware of. Because of the experience gained during the Team Challenge, I’ve seen many riders improve their racing skills by leaps and bounds.” He added, “But, I’ve never seen the competition this fierce in the history of the series! The Overall Championship points spread for the top 5 spots is only 9 points now. Literally anything can happen during the last half of the season.” After Round 3 (of 8), the Overall Championship Points for the Michelin Pro Team Challenge are: 76 pts – Stiles Racing – Meghan Ryan, Team Captain 72 pts – Thrashed Bike Racing – Tim Ivanoff, Team Captain 71 pts – Premier Racing – Daniel Dougherty, Team Captain 68 pts – Chester Auto Repair (defending champions) – Eric Helmbach, Team Captain 67 pts – R’n’R Repsol Racing – Rick Beggs, Team Captain The action doesn’t stop there! You won’t want to miss Saturday and Sunday when the Championship Cup Series riders and SideCar machines take to the track in 29 thrilling races. Gates are scheduled to open at 7:00am Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information visit our websites at www.ccsracing.us & www.asraracing.com or call 817-246-1127 Monday-Thursday 9-5, Central Time.