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Wease Heads West for Grand National Action

December 9, 2007

Mooresville, NC

Billy Wease's dream of racing stock cars for a living are becoming a reality, as the Noblesville native packs up his helmet and heads out west to join the Grand National West Series for the 2008 season.

"Im really pumped about this venture. We will be looking to get tons of seat time as we chase the Rookie of the Year title as well as the overall Championship. This is a start up team with Penske Racing but we have alot of resouces coming from Mooresville and witht the success we have in stock cars there we look to be competitive immediately."

Wease will also be looking to gain valuable knowledge in the shop as well. "Yeah I will be working in the shop as well, helping with prepping the cars and setups, all things that will help me in the long run."

The Penske Developmental Driver will attempt his first stock car race since June of 2006 when he finished 2nd in the ARCA/ReMax Series at Michigan International Speedway. "That seems like a long time ago, but it just makes me want it even more. I spent several days and weeks testing for Ryan, Kurt and Sam last season and I hope it helped out in the long run. The finishes showed an improvement over 2006."

Wease's schedule will be shown as soon as its released.

Wease "Rumbles" to Victory in Ft Wayne

December 28, 2007

Ft Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne, Ind.......Billy Wease of Noblesville, Ind. emerged with a stunning last-corner victory in Friday night's "Rumble in Fort Wayne 60-lap USAC Midget race at the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center. The last of five race leaders, he was running third on the last lap and inherited the win after leaders Dave Darland and Derek Bischak tangled in turn three! It marked the only lap led by Wease, whose last USAC victory came in May at Iowa Speedway. As Darland and Bischak untangled, Wease ducked underneath and sped to the checkered flag. Darland finished second, while Brandon Knupp eeked out third over Bischak.

The last-lap excitement concluded one of the most unpredictable USAC races in history. Jeff Wimmenauer started from the pole and led the first three laps. Tim Jedrzejek then paced the next eight laps. On lap eight Darland was hit from behind and spun in turn one. Two laps later fast qualifier Tony Stewart was also "punted" into the infield and spun. Bischak grabbed the lead on lap 12 and was leading when Stewart's race ended on lap 17 in a four-car tangle in turn four. Teammate Mike Fedorcak and Jedrzejek tangled, collecting Wease and Stewart. On lap 25, Darland caught Bischak and grabbed the lead entering turn three. Fifteen laps later Darland braked for a slowing car in turn one and was hit from behind by Wease, whose car climbed on top of Darland's. After they were separated, the race resumed with Darland and Wease starting at the back of the pack.

Bischak was back in the lap, but Darland was gaining positions in rapid form. Dave was sixth on lap 43, fifth on lap 44, fourth on lap 45, third on lap 47 and second on lap 50. As the final 10 laps wound down, Bischak's car appeared to be slipping in the corners and on lap 59 Darland ducked underneath on the backstretch, taking the lead. On the final lap, Jacob Wilson's engine erupted in flames, bringing out the yellow flag. On the restart, under green and white flags, Darland accelerated and was leading on the backstretch, but turn three found he and Bischak making contact and that set up Wease's bonsai move.

Wease piloted the Burco Molding Fedorczyk VW to the win and also won his heat race. Other heat winners were Stewart, Darland and Bischak. Joe Liguori, Kyle Robbins and Wilson won consis, while David Gough and Tyler Cottongim won qualifying races.

A total of 48 cars were on hand to compete Friday night.

Wease makes A-Main at Tulsa's Chili Bowl

Billy Wease is racing like a man on a mission. While most would enjoy the winter months away from racing, Billy takes this valuable time to accomplish career highs.

In December, Stu captured his first Fort Wayne Rumble Series victory. Just a few short weeks later his is makng the Big Show at the Chili Bowl. Last year Wease climbed the brackets to the B-Main before the week was over. This year he stepped it up one more notch by participating in the A-Main feature.

Wease appeared to be a contender until a crash infront of him left little room to manuever and took him out of contention. Wease now prepares for his next step, the Camping World West Series, racing for Penske!

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