The
Thriller Returns To Victory Lane With Rebel-100 Weekend Win
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 10, 2007
(CHADWICK, IL) - Darren Miller
wheeled his Hawkeye Trucking, Graphic Arts Express, McLaughlin Freight
Services, Ideal Ready Mix Ford Taurus back into victory lane last
Saturday night at Freeport (IL) Raceway Park’s Rebel-100 Weekend 75
lap feature event.
Miller, who started off the two
day event with a 2nd place finish in Friday nights 25 lap
preliminary feature, jumped to an early lead as the green flag flew for
Saturday nights 75 lap main event. But Iowa’s Denny Eckrich and Brian
Harris, who were battling hard for second place behind Miller, were able
to close the gap as the threesome encountered lap traffic and Eckrich
maneuvered his #50 car into the lead on lap 45.
Miller, who was trying to conserve his tires as the furious
three-way battle for the top spot continued, found his opportunity with
7 laps remaining and used a high side pass on Eckrich to drive the 32D
back into the lead. Miller
then continued on for the win with Eckrich finishing 2nd,
Harris 3rd, Dave Eckrich 4th, and Justin Fegers 5th.
“This feels really good!”
said Miller after the race. “I’ve
missed quite a few races this summer due to some medical issues, and it
really feels good to get back racing.
We also took this opportunity to put our traditional orange,
blue, and black graphics back on the car and it was great to pick up a
win the first time out with it. We
liked the other graphics, but I’ve heard a lot of comments from people
who really like this familiar look, and hey, it worked for us tonight!"
Miller continued on, saying “I
also want to thank everyone who’s wished us well during our time off
this summer. We’ve received tons of support from fans, friends, family,
other drivers, and everyone. I
appreciate everyone who’s stopped by to see us, or contacted us
through the Internet or e-mails to offer their support. It means a lot
to know everyone’s thinking of you.”
Darren
and the team would also like to thank all of their sponsors for their
continued support of the race team.
They include: Hawkeye Trucking, Graphic Arts Express, McLaughlin
Freight Services, Ideal Ready Mix, Pro Power Racing, Duralite Racing
Wheels, Port City Racing, NAPA Auto Parts, Greg Greenhill Construction,
Rocket Chassis, Performance Bodies, Ohlins Shocks, Out-Pace Racing
Products, VP Racing Fuel, Hoosier Racing Tires, K-B Carburetors, Simpson
Safety, ASI Racewear, Integra Racing Springs, GSR Racing Supplies,
Crower, Mahle Pistons, Wilwood, Schaeffer Oil, TD Machine Products,
Wulff Pumps, JC Dubil Racing Parts, Cobra Graphics, Lynch Tree Service,
Country Insurance – Ernie Bates, Main Avenue Tap, Milledgeville Home
Improvement, and Meador’s
Ag Service.
For
continuing results, team news, photos and more, check the Darren Miller
Racing website at www.darrenmillerracing.com.
Media Contact: Craig Dusing
Darren Miller Racing
32d-pr@darrenmillerracing.com
