DRIVER: SARAH CORNETT-CHING
Hometown: Summerland, British Columbia, Canada
Marital Status: Single
Birthdate: May 8, 1991
Education:
Penticton Secondary School French Immersion
(Double Dogwood English & French) – 2009
Okanagan College: Red Seal B Pressure Welder - 2014
Hobbies: Hiking, golfing, snowboarding.
Major Career Accomplishments:
- 2013 West Coast Sportsman Series 2nd place
- 2012 West Coast Sportsman Series 3rd place
- 2011 ARCA OK Tire Series Rookie of the Year
- 2010 Most Improved Driver West Coast Sportsman Series/Motoplex Speedway
(Vernon, BC, CAN)
- 2009 Rookie of the Year West Coast Sportsman Series/Motoplex Speedway
(Vernon, BC)
- 2007 Claimer Series Champion Penticton (BC) Speedway
- 2005 Hornet Series Champion Penticton (BC) Speedway
How did you get into racing?
I got into racing through my dad, helping on his cars over the years gave me the
bug and I wanted to drive myself. So, at 12 years old, I got my own car and we
went racing.
Who are or were your role models growing up and competing in this sport?
I don’t have any specific role models, but I do think anyone who works hard to
accomplish their goals and then, once they’ve done so, uses that to give back to
others is my role model. That’s what I would like to do to; inspire others to reach
their dreams and then give back.
What have been the most challenging and rewarding experiences this year?
The most challenging part of this experience has been going to a new track every
week. Given my limited experience in these cars, having to learn a new track during
our short practice sessions has been a huge challenge. On occasion, we have even
had practice rained out and had to start the race without any time on the track.
Was the jump to ARCA and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series all you expected?
The jump from January to now has been just as tough as expected. We still want
to be finishing in the top ten every week, but there is no telling what we will
accomplish when we go back to some of these tracks for a second time.
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Tony Blanchard
(828) 855-4114
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Chris Knight
(704) 775-2273
[email protected]
Tony Stevens
(412) 225-0348
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THE RACE 101 CREW:
Crew Chief: Tony Blanchard
Spotter(s): Stevie Reeves, Frankie Kimmel, Tony Blanchard
Car Chief: Kase Kallenbach
Mechanics: Sam Almeida, Alex Bird
Tire Specialist: Eric Hill (UNOH student)
Pit Support: Ryan Karinan (UNOH student)
Over the Wall Crew: Provided by Xcalibur Pit School
Truck Driver: Chris Plott
THE ARCA RACECAR: NO. 2 CHEVROLET
Engine: ARCA ILMOR 396
Chassis: Former Hendrick Motorsports chassis fleet driven by NASCAR Sprint Cup
Champion Jeff Gordon.
Body: ARCA-legal intermediate steel body
Front Shocks: RACE 101 Shock Department
Rear Shocks: RACE 101 Shock Department
Drivetrain: G-Force South
THE K&N PRO SERIES RACECAR: NO. 02 CHEVROLET
Engine: Pro Motor Engineering K&N-legal Chevrolet Small Block
Chassis: Former JR Motorsports & Richard Childress Racing fleet driven by
numerous top-tier NASCAR competitors.
Body: K&N legal steel body / Five Star K&N-legal new generation composite body
Front Shocks: RACE 101 Shock Department
Rear Shocks: RACE 101 Shock Department
Drivetrain: G-Force South
THE CAUSE: PIT STOPS FOR HOPE
Pit Stops for Hope (PS4H) began as a collaboration of Richard Childress Racing pit
crews teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
and the Salvation Army of Winston-Salem, NC. The goal is to defeat childhood
hunger in the state of North Carolina. 100% of the donations PS4H receives from
various means goes directly to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North
Carolina and the Salvation Army. They believe that in a land as abundant as
America, there should not be one child that is food-insecure. PS4H is doing their
part to end childhood hunger issues and encourages other racers, teams, fans
and media to help them. Find out how by visiting PitStopsForHope.org.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Tony Blanchard
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[email protected]
Chris Knight
(704) 775-2273
[email protected]
Tony Stevens
(412) 225-0348
[email protected]
CREW CHIEF: TONY BLANCHARD
Hometown: Rose Hill, NC
Marital Status: Married (Mia)
Children: Son - Avery (7)
Birthdate: October 4, 1972
Education:
Graduated North Carolina State University
Hobbies: Building race shocks, hunting, anything
with son Avery.
Notable Career Accomplishments:
- Guided NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Joey Logano to
wins in the USAR ProCup Series (now CARS Tour) with Joe Gibbs Racing.
- Multiple LVMS Bullring championships with Scott Gafforini (as team consultant)
- Consultant to multiple-time American-Canadian Tour (ACT) winner and
perennial championship contender Joey “Pole” Polewarczyk, Jr.
- Designed and marketed the “101 Chassis” through national racing supplier
Howe Racing Enterprises
Describe working with driver Sarah Cornett-Ching and the RACE 101 Crew:
Sarah has many traits like me. She knows where she wants to go. She is not sure
of the path but is determined to make it happen. There’s where my team fits
with Sarah’s needs. We are here to help her work towards achieving her dreams.
She has the potential the become a major superstar if things fall right.
You’ve achieved your own dreams through hard work and dedication through
the years. What’s it like to help another aspiring racer see her dreams take
flight at this level?
I really enjoy helping others attain their dreams. In this sport, it’s very common
to spend long nights, hours away from family, and a lot of time on the road. To
see people I work with, and have worked with, achieve the goals they set for
themselves makes it seem worth the hard work in the end.
Everyone loves comparisons. How would you compare Sarah to other female
racers who have seen success in the industry?
There is no limit to what Sarah can achieve in racing. This is a hard business. Any
person, woman or otherwise, that can get this close to the big game has to be a
special person. Sarah fits that moniker. She is not only a great racer, but she’s a
gifted fabricator and her wit and tenacious attitude set her apart.
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Chris Knight
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Tony Stevens
(412) 225-0348
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2015 SCHEDULE & STATS: ARCA RACING SERIES
Race
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Site
Daytona International Speedway
Mobile International Speedway
Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville
Salem Speedway
Talladega Superspeedway
Toledo Speedway
New Jersey Motorsports Park
Pocono Raceway
Michigan International Speedway
Chicagoland Speedway
Winchester Speedway
Iowa Speedway
Lucas Oil Raceway
Pocono Raceway
Berlin Raceway
Springfield Mile
DuQuoin Fairgrounds
Salem Speedway
Kentucky Speedway
Kansas Speedway
2015 SCHEDULE & STATS: NASCAR K&N PRO SERIES
Race
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Site
New Smyrna Speedway
Greenville-Pickens Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway
Iowa Speedway*
Bowman Gray Stadium
Langley Speedway
Columbus Speedway
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Iowa Speedway*
Watkins Glen International
Motordrome Speedway
Virginia International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway
Dover International Speedway
Phoenix International Raceway^
Indicates combination race with K&N West
Indicates K&N West event
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Tony Stevens
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THE BACKSTORY: SARAH CORNETT-CHING EARNS
RACING OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
Female racer to compete at Daytona during Speedweeks
SUMMERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA (Dec. 29, 2014) - Sarah Cornett-Ching earned the racing
opportunity of a lifetime this month in Daytona Beach, Florida. The witty stock car racer from
Canada’s west coast traveled to Daytona International Speedway last week to participate in the
ARCA racing series test session at the World Center of Speed. Her performance and aptitude
impressed the right people, and she earned the chance to race in February for an established
team.
The exuberant girl from Summerland, British Columbia, signed a contract with Tony Blanchard
and team to compete in the ARCA Racing Series event at Daytona during February’s Speedweeks.
“I’m not sure I can put into words how exciting this is for me,” said Cornett-Ching. “I tested last
year with Tony’s car in hopes to race, but things didn’t come together. It might have been for the
best because this time I felt really comfortable in the car. Now it’s time to find funding.”
Cornett-Ching funded the test out of her own pocket. The 23-year-old with ‘girl next door’ looks
chooses to work in remote locations as a certified welder because it pays more. Everything she
does is driven by her desire to race at the highest levels.
“For the last year I saved money to pay for this test, but now that I have the opportunity to race I
have less than two months to find funding,” she said. “It was all a dream until Saturday, but now
it’s reality.”
Cornett-Ching will spend the next few weeks aggressively meeting with potential marketing
partners, and she hopes a funding website will garner personal donations to help her achieve her
dream. A donation website has been set up at www.gofundme.com/SarahatDaytona, and already
people have stepped up to support a young lady well known in her part of British Columbia.
Sarah has nearly ten years of experience behind the wheel of full-sized stock cars. Her father put
her behind the wheel as soon as she was allowed by track rules, and it didn’t take long for Sarah
to excel. In her young racing career she has seen success in late models, and she competed with
the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at her home track in Vernon, British Columbia.
The opportunity to race Daytona is one most racers dream of, but Cornett-Ching has her sights set
even higher.
“We discussed the possibility of doing multiple races,” she said. “Tony Blanchard has great
equipment, and I hope to find backing to compete as much as I can in 2014. I’m excited to drive
the cars and work on them as well.”
With her welding certifications Blanchard expects to put Sarah’s technical skills to great use.
“Sarah is unique in the world of motorsports,” said Blanchard. “There are plenty of good drivers,
but Sarah’s ability to race, fabricate components on the race car and stand in front of a camera
and represent herself and her team as well as she does is rare. I want Daytona to be the start of
something big for this young lady.”
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
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(828) 855-4114
[email protected]
Chris Knight
(704) 775-2273
[email protected]
Tony Stevens
(412) 225-0348
[email protected]