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SPEED TECHNOLOGIES
BRINGS TWO CARS ACROSS THE FINISH LINE AT
SCORE TERRIBLE'S PRIMM 300
The V-10 Dominator Completes its First Race
and the HMS Avenger Takes 11th Place
Primm, NV - The SCORE Terrible's PRIMM 300 was a
milestone race for Speed Technologies - they didn't break any records or
achieve a podium finish, but their most powerful and highly watched car,
(#122) The Dominator driven by John Herder, made it across the finish line
for the first time since the car joined the team at the 2007 Baja 1000. One
of only four in the world The Dominator is a powerful beast --- and along
with that power came many mechanical challenges that the Speed Technologies
team had to overcome.
"Kevin Singleton, owner of Exotic Engines and partner of Speed Technologies,
spent the last few weeks adjusting the clutch on The Dominator, the main
problem since day one, and fine tuning it so that it could handle all the
power of the engine," said Dominator driver John Herder. "We took it nice
and easy this race - we wanted to find out if the modifications were on
target and our main goal was finishing the race and bringing The Dominator
across the finish line. Now that we're on our way you bet you're going to
see this one of a kind vehicle take a home a well deserved and long overdue
victory."
The four lap race challenged drivers with grueling 100 degree temperatures
coupled with a dusty track and pour visibility, but bringing both these cars
across the line was well worth the effort.
"The HMS Avenger drove pretty well today --- we didn't have a lot of
mechanical issues besides losing a serpentine belt on lap two," said Driver
of Record of Chuck Dempsey. "We're working on our suspension, as there are
some problems we are trying to work out, but once we get that dialed in we
will be on target. Thanks to Toyo Tires we had no flats and the entire pit
crew did a great job."
About Speed Technologies
Established in 2006 Speed Technologies is owned by John Harrah and
headquartered in Reno, NV at Rancharrah. The team operates both an off-road
car and motorcycle team. Competing in both the SCORE Desert Series and the
Best in the Desert, Speed Technologies is a full-time operation supported by
a full time staff as well as additional chase and safety crews.
Speed Technologies is committed to safety both on and off the track.
For more info on Speed Technologies visit: www.speed-technologies.com
or call 775-851-7492.
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