Marc Madison's Blog

For Immediate Release - July 22, 2008

Contact: Tammie Madison
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Marc Madison Racing Top 5 at two Tracks in Pro-Modified Division

Tioga, TX (July 22, 2008) - With 4 more races left in the 2008 Season Marc Madison finds himself in the top 5 at 2 tracks in the Pro-Modified Division.

 

At Red River Speedway in Wichita Falls , Texas Marc is 2nd in points behind the #5 of JC Umschied with 2 races left in the 2008 season.

Top 5 RRS

1 - #5 JC Umschied

2 - #19 Marc Madison

3 - #13 David Rose

4 - #48 Rick Wycough

5 - #98 Jay Guthrie

 

At Thunder Hill Raceway Marc is 5th in points with 2 races left at the track just south of Austin in Kyle , Texas .

Top 5 THR

1 - #5 JC Umschied

2 - #22 John Paul Kliewer

3 - #26 Bob Slezinksky

4 - #78 Greg Baber

5 - #19 Marc Madison

“Our goal is to come out of the 2008 season in the top 5 at these 2 tracks," Madison said. "Hopefully we can get the rest of the 2008 schedule in and finish the year off in the top 5 at 2 tracks."

For more information on Marc Madison Racing, please visit www.marcmadison.com 

Marc Finishes 6th at Thunder Hill Raceway!

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*The interview with Austins FOX 7 Weekend Sports Anchor Dennis de la Pena is now online. To see the interview that was filmed at the track CLICK HERE Fox 7 in Austin.

Everyone gets in FREE, bring the entire Family!

Marc will compete in the ASA Thunder Stock division in the #19 Monte Carlo, Be there, for FREE!

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FREE ADMISSION at Red River Speedway on Saturday June 14!

Busy Race & Media Weekend for Marc!

 

April 26, 2008

Austin & Kyle, TX — Marc had a busy schedule this race weekend. It started on Friday at Thunder Hill Raceway with an interview with Austins FOX 7 Weekend Sports Anchor Dennis de la Pena. The interview was filmed at the track is to be broadcasted at a later date on Fox 7 in Austin.

Then Saturday Morning it was off to the K-MAC Sports Studio 19 in Austin for a live On-Line Radio show, The A-Line Auto Parts JRA Kids Club Show. "It is Great that our team and sponsors got all the the media exposer in the Austin area." Marc Said.

After the Radio show it was off to Thunder Hill Raceway for a HOT night of racing action in the #19 Modified. "I want to thank Aaron Brungot with JRA Kids Club for being my transportaion to and from the track for this weekend." Marc would say later.

Marc would qualify 7th for the Express Jet Pro-Modified 50 lap Feature, but end up starting 6th after one car left the impound area to work on his car. In the 50 lap Feature Marc would move up to 5th early. With only a few laps in, running in a tight pack, the #26 of Bob Slezinsky would hit Marc causing the pick up tube in the fuel cell to move causing a fuel pick up problem. "All I could do after the 26 hit me," Marc would say, "was to make laps and stay out of the way, the fuel pressure would drop so low at times the engine would stall" The race had several cautions which help Marc manage a 7th place finish in the Feature.

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Marc w/Brandy, Aaron & Kevin of K-MAC Sports

 
Aaron, Marc & Brandy Live On the Air

 
FOX 7 Sports Anchor Dennis de la Pena

 
Rick Wycough & Marc's Pit at THR

 
Marc at Speed in Turn four at THR

 
Long time Friend Doug & Daughter Carrie drove from DFW to watch Marc race.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE 
Marc Madison to drive the JRA Kid’s Club
Enduro Car in El Zorro 200

Madison Motorsports & Guthrie Motorsports Press Release
Tioga, TX (February 20, 2008)

Madison Motorsports along with Guthrie Motorsports today announced that Veteran Driver & 2 Time Champion Marc Madison will drive the No. 19 JRA Kid’s Club Chevy Monte Carlo in the El Zorro 200. The race will be on March 2, 2008 at Thunder Hill Raceway in Kyle, Texas.

“I’m excited to be working with JRA Kid’s Club,” Madison said, “as well as working with Aaron Brungot, JRA Kids Club Founder. JRA Kid’s reflects some of the same passion I have about being role models for our future racers, the young children and girls & boys of our sport.”

Along with representing JRA Kid’s Club, the Team has announced that a portion of Winnings will be donated to JRA Kid’s Club as well. “We want o Win this race so we can give back a portion of the money to Aaron and his great organization for kids.” Madison said.

JRA Kid’s Club envisions a corps of leaders and roll models who regularly seek, develop, and design fun learning activities with innovative approaches to instruction. We want all children to be encouraged to participate and develop as far as their talents allow, and their minds can see in the world of racing.

For more info on JRA Kid’s Club visit: http://www.jrakidsclub.com/
For more about Marc Madison visit: http://www.marcmadison.com/

Marc Madison in "Texas Modified"

2008 race schedule CHANGED, UPDATED 1/14/2008!  

2008 Race Schedule UPDATED <-Click here

 SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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"Career On Wheels"
Irving, TX

Racecar Driver Marc Madison was asked to appear at John Haley Elementary in Irving Texas as part of the "Career Day On Wheels" to help encourage Kids to stay in school. Marc got to talk to over 600 kids from Kindergarden to the 3rd grade. The kids got the chance to see a real racecar & trailer along with Marc being there in person. Getting a chance to return to Irving where Marc grew up and went to school himself was a great honor for Marc. A special surprise for Marc was to get to see his 5th grade teacher who he had not seen since 1968.

"It was Great!" Marc Said "I got to see all these wonderfuls kids and got to see my favorite grade school Teacher after 39 years!" Also on hand was Channel 23 crew to film the event as well as Irving local cable channel who got in an interview
with Marc.

"Career On Wheels Day"
John Haley Elementary - Irving Independant Schools District
April 27, 2007

For Pictures & More Click Here-> Personal Appearance

 
CLEAN SWEEP
1st Feature Win in 2007!
For more Click Here->Race Results

Madison has Strong 4th Place Finish!

First Race of 2007 came on a beautiful night at Wichita Speedway. Marc took the first laps in the "Smiley's Racing" Sponsored #19 Modified during practice at laps "It felt good to get behind the wheel after the long off season." Marc said. "The car performed well in practice."

Marc started in the back of the Heat Race, Marc quickly move up, and would finish in 4th place in the heat. "The car was loose on exit and entering the turn" Marc would say after the heat."Over all a successful first run, no mechanical problems at all"

In the 20 lap Feature, Marc would start in the 6th position, 3rd row outside. The feature would see only one caution for the #89 car doing a solo spin in turn 4, right in front of Marc. Marc avoided contact with the #89 car and lined up for a restart. On the restart Marc was running 5th behind the #14 Burney Gibson, while up front, #48 Rick Wycough, along with #3, Brandon Pinson was pulling away from the field. Marc followed the #14 around the #11 car coming off turn 4 and moved into 4th. The 2 leaders had put a straight away lead on the #14 and Marc before both of them could get around the #11 car. Both Marc and Burney were able to run the leaders down with 5 laps left. All 4 cars took the white Flag and you could have thrown a blanket over them under the flag stand. Coming of turn 4 for the checkered flag, it was almost a side by side finish. All 4 cars crossing the finish line almost 2 by 2 less than a car length apart. #48 Rick Wycough would come out the Winner, #3 of Brandon Pinson 2nd, #14 Burney Gibson 3rd and Marc finishing 4th"I made a minor adjustment on the car after the heat." Marc would say after the feature. "The car performed Great, It took me a few laps to find where the car worked best on the track, but when I did, we closed fast on the leaders. Congratulations to Rick & his Team for thier First win in 2007"

For pictures & more, go to  http://www.marcmadison.com/

The 2007 Race Schedule for Marc Madison has been set! Make plans to attend a race in 2007 as Marc defends his title as the "2006 Asphalt Modified Champion"

Link to complete schedule: (http://marcmadison.bizland.com/raceschedule.htm) copy and pasted link in browser window.

RED RIVER SPEEDWAY 50 LAP FEATURE RESULTS
"THE 2006 ASPHALT CHAMPIONSHIP"
11/18/06

HOLDEN AUTO REPAIR - HORNETS:
1st-#4 David Wright, Wichita Falls, TX
2nd-#8 Lyndsay Marsh, Burkburnett, TX
3rd-#13 Tina Callahan, Dean, TX
4th-#94 Alisha Victory, Wichita Falls, TX
5th-#2 Andrew Neff, Holliday, TX

SMILEY'S RACING PRODUCTS - MODIFED PONY'S:
1st-#22 Steve Cooper, Tuttle, OK
2nd-#84 Hank Cournoyer, Wichita Falls, TX
3rd-#38 DeAnn Young, Iowa Park, TX.
4th-#411 Bobby Lewis, Wichita Falls, TX
5th-#73 Gary Cagle, Fort Collins, CO

SKYLARK VAN SERVICE - BOMBERS:
1st-#24 David Welch, Olustee, OK
2nd-#O2 Matthew Hicks, Lake Worth, TX
3rd-#6 Tyler Thopsom, Altus, OK
4th-#23 Brian Jay Morey, Altus, OK
5th-#42 Kevin (Stretch) New, Altus, OK

TEXOMA TIRES AND AUTO - SUPER STOCKS:
1st-#7 Chris Reiff, Kansas City, KS
2nd-#5 Robby Sanders, Wichita Falls, TX
3rd-#25 Andy Welch, Olustee, OK
4th-#41 Josh Cournoyer, Wichita Falls, TX
5th-#28 Buddy Morgan, Wichita Falls, TX

SMILEY'S MODIFIEDS:
1st-#3 Brandon Pinson, Wichita Falls, TX
2nd-#19 Marc Madison, Tioga, TX
3rd-#11 Troy Stafford, Wichita Falls, TX
4th-#14 Burney Gibson, Dallas, TX
5th-#13 David Rose, Wichita Falls, TX

LONE STAR LEGENDS
1st-#27 Gene Conley, Lewisville, TX
2nd-#52 Scott Merino, Plano, TX
3rd-#2 Don Barnard, Hurst, TX
4th-#5 Michael Dabney Jr., Terrell, TX
5th-#72 Jack Merino, Plano, TX

THUNDER ROADSTERS
1st-#8 John Shue Fort Worth, TX
2nd-#2 Randy Miles, Addison, TX
3rd-#111 Brian Harwood, Granbury, TX
4th-#44 Bryan Butler, Benbrook, TX
5th-#B00 Buddy Gougy, Benbrook, TX

SATURDAY, NOV. 18th - 15-LAP QUALIFYING HEATS & 50-LAP MAIN EVENTS
$50 pit passes. No entry or registration fees. NOTE: For those that attended the original event, we have your registration information and you will receive a $25 voucher that will automatically be applied. Races start 12 pm. $8 Adults, $4 kids (6-12 yrs), Elementary school children get in FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket. The tentative schedule for Saturday is as follows:

9 am - Pits and grandstands open
10 am - Hot laps. There will be fuel at the track for this event.
11:30 am - Drivers' meeting
12:00 pm - Qualifying heats (All cars will re-draw for starting positions for the 15-lap qualifying heats)
2 pm - Kids bike races.
3 pm - Feature events. Features will be 50-laps with a time limit.
Kids! You could win a free bike!!

During intermission, kids of all ages will take to the track with their bikes!! ALL students of elementary schools in the area will be admitted free of charge with a paid adult ticket. The school with the most participation will receive a $100 donation to that schools PTA program. Following the bike races, the winners of the different age groups will have their name put into a drawing for a free bike.

With over 100 cars in the pits for the North Texas Asphalt Championship Race, Mother Nature was the winner this weekend. Red River Speedway looked more like just River Speedway.
The weekend was not a total washout! Friday night Practice saw lots of cars, Barbecue & beverage consumption. Saturday the gates opened to sunshine with pactice in all classes completed...then the rain came.
The Track and there crew tried to keep the track dry but mother nature finally won out. After overnight night rains dumped as much as 6 inches of rain. Promotor Mike Cooper had to call the show off.
The race will be rescheduled for Nov. 18th. Gate will open at 9am and will be a one day show a full day of races.
More info to follow.

Thanks to everyone who came out. Look forward to getting the show in on Nov. 18th!

Final Race of the year at Red River Speedway
November 18th 2006
Go To www.redriverspeedway.com for directons

Classes running will be Legands, Modified Pony, Bombers, Hornets, Super Stock and the Lightning Fast Asphalt Modifieds.

Ticket Information:
Saturday Gates open at 9am Races Start at 11am
Ages 12 and over - $8.00 each day
Ages 6-11 - $4.00 each day
Under 6 - Free
Military - $6.00 each day
Pit Pass - $25 each day(some restrictions apply)

Final Race of the year at Red River Speedway this weekend
Oct 14th and 15th.
Go To www.redriverspeedway.com for directons

Classes running will be Legands, Modified Pony, Bombers, Hornets, Super Stock and the Lightning Fast Asphalt Modifieds.

Ticket Information:
Saturday Gates open at 6pm Races Start at 8pm
Sunday Gates open at 1pm Races Start at 3pm
Ages 12 and over - $8.00 each day
Ages 6-11 - $4.00 each day
Under 6 - Free
Military - $6.00 each day
Pit Pass - $25 each day(some restrictions apply)

Racing Legend LLOYD RUBY will be Grand Marshall at Red River Speedway for the North Texas Asphalt Championship Races!
October 14th & 15th, 2006

For 18 years, race car driver Lloyd Ruby challenged the brickyard at the Indianapolis 500. For five of those years he led the race at various points. He was always in contention, it always looked like it was going to be his year. But it never was. He became known as "the best driver to never win the 500," a label that was something of a backhanded compliment, but one that never bothered him. "It was almost the truth," Ruby said. "It was just bad luck to be leading the race five different times and then to go out on every one of them. Every year, I just put it behind me and hoped the next year would be the one. I guess I just didn't stay around long enough."

Witchita Falls, Texas just recently honored Ruby, 78, the elevated expressway that runs the length of downtown from north to south. What was once known as the Broad/Holliday overpass will now be called the Lloyd Ruby Overpass.

Racing Legend LLOYD RUBY will be Grand Marshall at Red River Speedway
for the North Texas Asphalt Championship Races!
October 14th & 15th, 2006
For More Information go to www.redriverspeedway.com

For 18 years, race car driver Lloyd Ruby challenged the brickyard at the Indianapolis 500. For five of those years he led the race at various points. He was always in contention, it always looked like it was going to be his year. But it never was. He became known as "the best driver to never win the 500," a label that was something of a backhanded compliment, but one that never bothered him. "It was almost the truth," Ruby said. "It was just bad luck to be leading the race five different times and then to go out on every one of them. Every year, I just put it behind me and hoped the next year would be the one. I guess I just didn't stay around long enough."

Witchita Falls, Texas just recently honored Ruby, 78, the elevated expressway that runs the length of downtown from north to south. What was once known as the Broad/Holliday overpass will now be called the Lloyd Ruby Overpass.