Ripper wins third in a row at Irwindale Speedway!
Rip Michels driver of the Cardservice International/Ladco Racing #12 Grand American Modified won his third main event in a row at Irwindale Speedway Saturday night . Rip set fast time with a lap of 18.44. He started 5th in the main event and by lap 2 he moved up to third place. Then on lap three he was already in second place. On lap 7 Rip made his move on the leader, wheel to wheel for two laps to take over the lead and drove away for the victory.
   In the four nights of modified racing this year, Rip has totally dominated the division, not just by winning but winning by many cars lengths.
   He now has 3 main event wins, 2 dash wins, 1 fast time and is now leading the points. "Our car has been so hooked up, it seems as though all our offseason work is paying off," said Rip.
   If not for the blown motor on opening night with one lap remaining, Rip would have 4 main event wins in a row . CMC racing engines stepped up and helped Rip get a motor back together. "Ed and Roger build a great motor with reliable horsepower," said Rip.
   "I have great people who support my racing," said Rip. "The whole Ladco Racing team has been such an amazing experience. We have 3 teams working together as one and with the help of Lee and Brian’s crews being at the track it makes us a strong team."
   "Rip is one of the smartest chassis set-up drivers I know and prepares his car well for every race", says Brian his teammate and driver of the #77 SLM.
   Rip would like to give special thanks to all his 2000 sponsors:
Cardservice International, Ladco Racing,  Memory Lane,
CMC Racing Engines, BCsportsimages.com,  Stick Only, Hoopers Rear Ends, KSR, and Viking Special Effects.

Look for Rip #12 GAM and Brian #77 SLM this Saturday night June 10th at Irwindale Speedway.
Look forward to seeing your there!

Source: Ladco Racing
6-6-00