Press Release
August 5, 2008
Dodd Runs Two Divisions at Toyota Speedway of Irwindale
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd got the opportunity Saturday night to run two new divisions, the King Taco Super Trucks and a Legend car. Paul and Dave from the Super Trucks gave Dodd a call on Thursday and asked if he would like to run their #16 K1 Speed Super Truck for them on Saturday. Dodd who was already scheduled to run a Legend car for Louis Mammolito was up for the chance to get behind the wheel of a Super Truck,. Dodd was a fierce competitor in the ASA Speed Trucks and was anxious to drive another truck. Dodd driver of the family owned #25 Whelen NASCAR Super Late Model was not to happy with his practice and qualifying times so the team went to work on the Legend and the Super Truck. The #9 Legend started in the 25th position and had moved up to 14th before contact with a competitor with only a few laps to go knocked the steering out of alignment. Dodd ended up having to pull of the track with two laps to go. Dodd had the #16 Super Truck waiting for him for the next race. Dodd started in the 16th position and just started passing trucks one at a time. With 13 laps to go in the 40 lap race Dodd was up to ninth. With 10 to go Dodd was able to pass a few more trucks and cross the finish line in the 6th position. Dodd was awarded the Hard Charger Award for his efforts and was able to thank K1 Speed, Paul and Dave from Super Trucks and of course the fans for all their support. Dodd is sponsored by Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, Nu Tech Industrial Supplies, RBR Differentials, Bob Dogger Horse Shoeing, Van Gordon and Brown Performance and Delson Products. Dodd would like to give a special thanks to Louis Mammolito and Paul and Dave from the Super Trucks for all their help and support. For more information about becoming involved with Scott Dodd Racing or any questions visit www.scottdodd.com or call 909-237-9105
May 21, 2008
Dodd’s Weekend a Mixed Bag
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his family owned #25 Chevy Monte Carlo had a weekend with many ups and downs. Dodd who had to miss the last race due to engine problems was eager to hit the track on Saturday morning. Dodd was please when he went straight to the top of the board. Then the #9 Super Late Model driven by Dan Moore went out at the end of the practice session and edged Dodd by a few hundredths and moved Dodd to second. When Dodd qualified he was second on the board behind the #5 car driven by Travis Thirkettle. By the end of qualifying Dodd ended up 5th out of the 19 car field.
Dodd started the 50 lap main event in the 5th position. The car was loose, but Dodd was able to maintain his position for the first half of the race. On lap 27 a competitor made an attempt to pass and made contact with Dodd pushing him into the wall off of turn two. Dodd wasn’t able to continue due to damage from the incident.
“We had a good running car and it would have been a great finish, but it was cut short” said Dodd. Dodd would like to thank Kenny Smith and Rick Kellar (Kellar Racing Engines) for there help with the engine. Without there help we wouldn’t have been able to race at all this weekend.
Sponsors for Dodd are Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Nu-Tech Industrial Supplies, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Filters, RBR Differentials, Bob Dogger Horseshoeing, Van Gordon & Brown Performance and Air Gas Supply. We are a family owned team looking for sponsors if you would like a proposal package please call 951-360-0962 or email Doddracing@charter.net. For more information please visit www.ScottDodd.com.
Hi Fans we have had some motor problems, but we are suppose to get our motor back this week and hope to be out racing at the May 17th race. Hope to see you all there. Thanks for your support. Special thanks to Kenny Smith and Quick Pick Motorsports.
April 22, 2008
Twins Tough for Dodd
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his #25 NASCAR Whelen Super Late Model had a rough weekend at the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. It started Friday night when testing a problem with the motor was first discovered. After spending all of Friday night searching for the cause of the problem there was no time for testing.
Saturday morning the team was hopeful that they had found the problem and got it corrected. The Super Late Models get one practice session for 40 minutes on Saturday. Dodd was the first car in line to go out for practice in hopes that the problem was corrected and he would get in some laps of practice before qualifying. On the first lap Dodd knew the problem still existed and the team wasn’t able to get it fixed before the practice session was over. The team ended up switching carburetors and took a couple of laps before the cars lined up for qualifying. It looked like the new carburetor fixed the problem.
Dodd qualified tenth out of the 23 car field. Dodd started 9th in the main event. By lap 7 Dodd had maneuvered his car to the 5th position and was catching the leaders. On lap 20 Dodd felt like his car was losing power, but kept putting down some good laps and then by lap 30 he knew he definitely had a problem and by lap 35 he pulled off the track.
Due to the motor problems Dodd wasn’t able to start the second race and fell from 3rd in the points to 10th.
The team is using the two weeks between races to fix the engine and start working their way back up to the top of the point standings at the next race on May 3rd.
Dodd would like to thank all of his sponsors for their support: Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, Nu-Tech Industrial Supplies, Bob Dogger Horseshoeing, RBR Differential & Air Gas Supply.
For more information or sponsorship packages please visit www.scottdodd.com or call 909-237-9105.
April 7, 2008
Dodd Grabs Second At Toyota Speedway at Irwindale
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his #25 Nascar Super Late Model has started off the season strong with a second place finish this weekend. Dodd was in the top five during practice and during qualifying he went out and was at the top of the board with a time of 18.335; by the time qualifying was over Dodd ended up 7th out of the 22 car field.
Dodd lined up in the fifth position for the 50 lap main event. From the start Dodd’s car was a bit on the loose side, but he was able to adapt and stay with the front pack. When two of the cars just ahead of him got together and spun Dodd was able to maneuver his car through the trouble and came out in the third position. Dodd and the fourth place car were battling for position running side by side for several laps, when the two lead cars made contact and ended up at the back of the pack. This moved Dodd up to second as the car he was battling with came across the start finish line inches ahead of him. By this time Dodd’s tires were used up and he was still fighting an ill handling car, but he was able to hold on and finish the race in second.
“I had to work really hard tonight to get this finish” said Dodd as he thanked his sponsor and the fans for their support. Dodd is sponsored by Lucas Oil, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Nu-Tech Industrial Sales, K & N Filters, Air Gas Supply, RBR Differentials and Van Gordon & Brown Performance.
If you would like more information or a sponsorship package please visit www.scottdodd.com or call 951-695-4223.
March 24, 2008
TOP FIVE FOR DODD AT THE NEW TOYOTA SPEEDWAY OF IRWINDALE
Mira Loma, CA – Scott Dodd finished fifth in the season opener at the newly named Toyota Speedway of Irwindale. Dodd in his Jackson chassis was at the top of the charts during practice in his #25 NASCAR Whelen All American Super Late Model but due to a tight condition qualified 4th out the 27 car field. He started the race on the outside pole and finished in the fifth position, as the adjustments to correct his tight condition during qualifying made his Van Gordon powered car very loose.
This was the first of the 20 race schedule for 2008. Six of the races are twin races where we race twice that night. The new Toyota Speedway stands were packed with a crowd of 7500 on hand to watch an action packed race with lots of three wide racing.
The race was recorded to be televised at a later date.
Dodd’s next race will be April 5th. Dodd would like to thank all of returning sponsors Lucas Oil, So. Cal. Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, Air Gas Supply, RBR Differentials, and Bob Dogger Horseshoeing and welcome his new sponsor Nu-Tech Industrial Sales.
For more information or sponsorship information call 951-685-4223 or visit www.scottdodd.com .
February 25, 2008
NuTech Industrial Sales Joins Scott Dodd Racing
Mira Loma, Ca; NuTech Industrial Sales located in Brea has become the newest sponsor for Scott Dodd Racing. Dodd in his Jackson Super Late Model made his debut to the series last year at Irwindale Speedway. He made quite an impression with a win in only his third start at the prestigious ½ mile track.
Dodd also had a good showing at his first Toyota Showdown qualifying third, leading the most laps of the race and finishing 4th out of the 53 entries. In the 2007 season Dodd accumulated 1 win, 2 seconds, 1 fourth, 2 fifths and 11 top ten finishes.
NuTech Industrial Sales is a major distributor of commercial industrial supplies. They are a one stop shop for technical precision tooling and industrial supplies.
Scott Dodd Racing is excited to have NuTech become a part of their race team and looks forward to an exciting 2008 season.
For more information please visit www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223. For information on NuTech Industrial Sales visit www.toolcribonline.com.
December 22, 2007
BIG Thanks to Sponsors from Dodd Racing
Mira Loma, Ca- Scott Dodd driver of the #25 Chevy NASCAR Whelen All American Super Late Model and the #9 Chevy Monte Carlo Dirt Late Model Super Stock wants to take this opportunity to thank all of his sponsors for their help and support for the 2007 season. Dodd ended the season eighth in the Irwindale Speedway AC Delco Super Late Model Seris and was only able to compete in two of the Perris Super Stocks class events. Dodd had a fantastic first year in the Super Late Model ending the year with a win, 5 top fives, 11 top tens, the youngest driver to win a SLM race at Irwindale, and was the youngest to ever to lead the point's series at Irwindale. Dodd was also able to compete for the first time in the Toyota All Star Showdown where he qualified third out of 55 cars and finished the race fourth after leading the most laps in thye event.
Dodd wanted to thank his sponsors for making these results possible. His sponsers are Luke's Transmissions, Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal pipe Trades. K&N Filters, Luke's Auto Body, Stuck Up Designs, Bob Dogger Horse Shoeing, Van Gordon and Brown performance, Stagger Pro, RBR Differential Services. DelsonProducts and Air Gas Supply.
Again Scott would like to thank our sponsors for their support in 2007 and looks forward to their continued support and involvment in 2008, after gaining a lot of experience this year Scott looks to be a contender for the championship and bring his sponsors names to the front.
Scott would like to ask that race fans and other support out sponsors by using their fine products and services.
For more information or to become a sponsor for the Dodd race team go to www.scottdodd.com or call (951) 685-4223. All levels of sponsorship packages are avaliable.
October 22, 2007
ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN SUPER LATE MODEL 150 GREAT SUCCESS FOR DODD
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd started last week not even knowing if he would be able to compete at this weekends Showdown. Thanks to the help from Jim and Scott from VanGordon & Brown Performance he wasn't only able to compete, but Dodd was able to put down a qualifying lap that was the third fastest out of the 53 cars that entered the event, he qualified behind Rip Michels and Greg Pursley. Dodd Started the race in third position and by lap 22 took the lead and led for the next 65 laps. which turned out to be the most laps lead by any competitor by 25 laps. At the 100 lap break Dodd was running second behind Andrew Phipps. After the break Dodd started fifth when the officials spun the wheel for a six car invert. Dodd's car was loose in the second part of the race as the competitor in front of him was loosing his engine and was laying oil down on the track. Dodd hung on and was able to finish in the fourth position only 1.1 seconds behind rge winner Greg Pursley who was followed by Rip Michels and Dan Moore. Dodd clocked the third fastest lap of the race just 0.03 seconds behing race winner, Pursely.
The Speed Channel televised race had a purse of $50,000 and had a crowd of 3,000 spectators at the inaugural event for the Super Late Models.
Dodd is a rookie in Super Late Models, but has had great success with a win in only his third race in a Super Late Model, 5 top fives, and 11 top tens. He started his career racing open wheel cars and moved to fendered cars in 2005. Dodd has raced on dirt tracks and road courses as well as many asphalt tracks, which has allowed him to develop great car control.
Dodd wishes to thank all of his sponsors for their suppoty: Lucas Oil, Luke's Transmissions, So. Cal Pipe Trades, K&N Filters, Luke's Auto Body, Stuck up Design, Bob Dogger Horseshoeing, RBR Rear Ends & Air Gas products.
8-1-07
Another Top Ten for Dodd
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his #25 NASCAR Super Late Model managed to beat the odds and hang on to a 7th place finish this weekend. Dodd has had 9 top tens and 5 top fives out of the 13 races this season. 19 year old Dodd who races tye family owned Jackson chassis is the only rookie in the series to win a main event this season and is still the youngest driver to win a SLM race and lead the points standings. He qualified 6th and started 6th in the 19 car field. In practice Dodd was second fast and on Fridat night he appeared to be the fastest car on the track.
Dodd's uncle said he must have had an angel watching out for him Saturday night as when the crew was checking the car after the race to determine the reason for the cars sudden tight condition duringt the 50 lap race they found two flanges on the right front wheel hub were broken completely off and another was cracked about 80% around leaving only two and a half lug nuts holding the right front tired on for the last half of the race.
"The car was great but starting about 15 laps into the race it became really hard to handle, I'm so glad the hub didn't break anymore or I would have been in the wall." said Dodd
The 7th place finish keeps Dodd in the top five for the points series and with only 6 races left and with Steve Teets' (STR RACING) continued help Dodd hopes for at least one more win before the end of the season.
Dodd wishes to thank all of his sponsors: Lucas Oil, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Luke's Auto Body, K &N Filters, Bob Dogger Horse Shoeing, Luke's Transmissions, Stuck Up Designs, Stagger Pro 1000, and Air Gas Supply. If you would like more information call (951) 685-4223 or visit www.scottdodd.com
The next race is August 11th at Itwindale Speedway
July 16, 2007
Dodd's First Twins 50's at Irwindale Speedway
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his #25 chevy NASCAR Super Late Model competed in his first twin 50's race at Irwindale Speedway this weekend. The two races were by no means twins in the way the Irwindale determined the starting grid. The first race grid found the 25 car field with a 19 car invert. The invert moved Dodd back to 15th position with the other fast qualifiers for the start. The second race was determined by their qualifying position with fast time qualifier Rip Michels spinning the wheel for the inversion, which ended up being nine. As 5th fastest qualifier Dodd started the second race in 5th position.
In the first 50 lap race Dodd charged his way up to a 6th place finish and was the recipient of the hard charger award for racing from 15th to 6th. The race had two lenghty red flags and a yellow flag, Dodd was able to avoid these incidents and keep his Watkins powered Monte Carlo unharmed for the second race.
The second 50 lap race Dodd lined up in the 5th position as one of the top qualifiers again this weekend. Dodd raced up to the 4th position by lap 11 when two cars behind him attempted to make a pass on the low side they made contact and slid into the #25 resultind in Dodd being pushed into the wall hard. Dodd sustained major suspension damage and was unable to continue after this incident on lap 13.
Dodd's results from both races have advanced him closer to the point's leader Rip Michels as he takes the lead in point's series from previous leader Travis Thirkettle.
Dodd wished to thank all of his sponsors for their support: Lucas Oil, So.Cal Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, Bon Dogger Horse Shoeing, Stuck Up Designs, RBR Rear Ends and Air Gas Supply.
May 27, 07
ANOTHER TOP FIVE FOR ROOKIE DODD
Mira Loma, CA- 19 year old Scott Dodd in his # 25 Chevy Super Late Model posted another top five this weekend at Irwindale Speedway. This rookie sensation has had 6 top tens, 5 top fives and 1 win in his first seven SLM races at Irwindale Speedway in their elite series of NASCAR Super Late Models. Dodd was fastest during practice on Saturday and even though his car was a bit tight during qualifying he was able to qualify third fastest out of the 23 car field.
Dodd who started third in the main had to try and find a line the car liked as it was too loose at the start of the race and then became tight during the final laps of the 75 lap main event. He was able to hold on to fourth and maintain his third place position in the points series only 20 points behind points leader Travis Thirkettle.
Dodd who is surrounded in the points series by past Irwindale Champions, Rip Michels, Andrew Phipps and Travis Thirkettle, who are all really tight in the points series with only 20 points separating them.
Dodd has impressed all with the best series start for a teenager in the highly competitive Super Late Model class in his Jackson SLM race car, powered by a Watkins engine with setup help from Short Track Racecars.
Sponsors for Dodd’s SLM are Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Filters, Bob Dogger Horse Shoeing, Stuck Up Design and Air Gas Products. If you would like sponsorship information please visit www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
May 7, 2007
DODD TAKES SECOND IN NASCAR SLM AT IRWINDALE
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his Watkins powered #25 Chevy Super Late Model took second this weekend behind the winnest driver at Irwindale, Rip Michels. Dodd who qualified third out of the 22 car field moved into the second position on the second lap of the 50 lap main event and never looked back. Dodd and Michels took off from the pack and had a 25 car lead before the first yellow came out. On the restart the pair was able to pull away from the pack again. Dodd was able to keep his position thru two more yellows and took the checker flag behind the winner Rip Michels.
“What a night, we had a great car and this finish moves us up to first in the points tied with Andrew Phipps”. As it later turned out Dodd who is currently leading the Rookie points actually moved to within 2 points of point’s leader Andrew Phipps due to another competitor having an issue during tech inspection causing the finishing points to be adjusted.
Dodd’s Jackson Racecar is sponsored by Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Filters, Stuck Up Designs, Air Gas Supply and is very happy to announce a new sponsorship with Bob Dogger Horse Shoeing. Dodd wishes to thank all of his sponsors, crew members, Short Track Racing, family, friends, and fans that come out and support his racing. Please visit Scott at www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223 for sponsorship information.
The next race for Dodd is May 19th at Irwindale Speedway. Gates open at 4:30PM and autograph session is at 5:30pm with racing starting at 7PM.
April 23, 2007
Rookie Dodd Gets Another Top Five
Mira Loma, CA-Scott Dodd age 19, in his #25 Chevy Monte Carlo SLM had another great run this weekend, droving his Watkins powered Jackson race car to a fifth place finish Saturday night at Irwindale Speedway. Dodd was at the top of the charts during practice, but the car had a bad push during qualifying resulting in a tenth place starting position for the main event. The crew worked to improve the tight condition for the main but the car was still pushing. The tight car made it hard to pass but Dodd was able to advance to fifth place by lap 35. Dodd and Lenny White put on quite a show for the fans running side by side competing for the forth place position for many laps, but this caused other competitors to close in on them so Dodd moved back up in the high groove to cool his tires and gain ground on the other cars.
Dodd has adapted very quickly to the SLM as shown by his three top five finishes and one win in four races. He has not finished outside of the top ten since his debut in the SLM’s, with his worst finish being a seventh with help from Steve Teets (Short Track Racing).
Dodd, last weekend’s main event winner, has moved from 3rd to 2nd in the points standings. He was also awarded the Hard Charger in the 50 lap main event. “I love racing in the super late models, with some of the most competitive drivers in the class in many years at Irwindale and lots of door to door racing.” Dodd is leading for the Rookie of the Year award.
Dodd wishes to thank all of his family, friends and fans that come out to Irwindale Speedway and help support him at the races. Sponsors for Dodd are Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Air Filters, Stuck Up Design and Air Gas Supply. If you would like more information or sponsorship information please call 951-685-4223 or visit www.scottdodd.com.
Photo by BC Sportsimages
April 16, 2007
Scott Dodd Wins in His Third NASCAR SLM Race at Irwindale Speedway
Mira Loma, CA- Rookie Scott Dodd, 19, won his first NASCAR Super Late Model race at Irwindale Speedway. This was Dodd’s third start in the premier NASCAR Whelen All-American Super Late Model series. He was at the top of the charts during practice and qualified his Jackson Race Car 7th out of the 25 competitors. The inversion put Dodd in the second position for the start of the 50 lap main event. Dodd took the lead on the first lap and was able to pull away to a healthy lead, but two yellows erased that lead and meant Dodd had to defend his position again, fortunately he was able to pull away each time and maintained a good lead until the checker flag flew.
This win moves Dodd up to 3rd in the point standings only eight points behind leader Andrew Phipps and 4 points behind second place Dan Moore. Dodd moved to Super Late Models this year after two seasons in the ASA Speed Trucks. He enjoyed great success in the trucks and felt like it was time to move up to something new.
This year’s sponsors for Dodd are So. Cal Pipe Trades, Lucas Oil Products, UA Plumber’s local 78, Luke’s Auto Body, Stuck Up Designs, K & N Filters and Air Gas Supply. If you would like to become a sponsor for Dodd’s race team please visit www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223
Dodd’s next race will be on April 21st at Irwindale Speedway.
March 28, 2007
Top Ten for Dodd’s Debut in SLM at Irwindale Speedway
Mira Loma, CA—Scott Dodd in his Chevy Monte Carlo made quite an impression last Saturday finishing 7th in his first super late model race. Dodd who made the move from ASA Speed Trucks to a Jackson Super Late Model qualified 11th after running 4th or better throughout the practice sessions on Friday and Saturday. “The car was great during practice, but when we changed tires for qualifying it made the car terribly loose, I just tried to hang on to it and get the best lap that I could” said Dodd.
Dodd who started the race in the 11th position fell back to 13th having to run the first 15 laps in the lower groove before he could find a space to move to the more desirable upper groove. Once Scott was in the upper groove he let his tires cool for a few laps and then started passing cars for positions and lapping other cars. Dodd was up to 7th by lap forty and was closing in quickly on the sixth place car and the other leaders, unfortunately the closing laps came to soon to gain any other positions, and Scott finished 6 seconds behind the winner in a very close finish. At age 19, Dodd was the youngest driver to finish in the top ten.
The fans were treated to a very competitive and clean event with 29 Super Late Models and only one yellow in the race when a competitor spun on lap one. This years Irwindale Super Late Model field includes some of the biggest racing names on the west coast, including past Super Late champions: Van Knill, Rip Michels, Rod Johnson, Andrew Phipps, and other top drivers such as: Dan Moore, Mike Price, David Beat, Russell White and others.
This year’s sponsors for Dodd are So. Cal Pipe Trades, Lucas Oil Products, UA Plumber’s local 78, Luke’s Auto Body, Stuck Up Designs, K & N Filters and Air Gas Supply. If you would like to become a sponsor for Dodd’s race team please visit www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223
Dodd’s next race will be on April 7th at Irwindale Speedway.
Picture by B.C. Sports Images
November 8, 2006
Dodd to Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway for ASA Speed Truck Finale
Mira Loma, CA – Scott Dodd, in his #9 Chevy Speed Truck heads to Blythe for the final race in the Speed Truck Series. Dodd, who is currently tied for second with former Champion Lee Hatch, is 42 points behind the point’s leader, Darren Young. Dodd, Young, and Hatch are the only three competitors still mathematically in the running for the ASA Speed Truck championship. This is a great accomplishment for the Dodd Racing Team.
After missing an event at Orange Show Speedway last year Dodd still finished 7th in the points series. Before missing the race Dodd was third in the point’s standings. This year Dodd has had 5 second place finishes, 7 top fives and 9 top tens and no DNF’s. Dodd has also had 1 fast time and 2 trophy dash wins. The team has made big improvements this year, as shown by the results.
Even though this is the last race in the truck Dodd still has more racing before his race season ends. He will be competing in the Open Comp race at El Centro on Thanksgiving weekend in a dirt Super Stocks that have over 500 HP, which is owned by Luke Dodd.
This will probably be Dodd’s last race in the Speed Trucks and he will be sad to leave such a great series. “I have met so many neat people in this series and being able to race all over the southwest has been a great experience” said Dodd. The first year in the series we didn’t really know anyone. The second year a few former racers from Quartermidgets and Micros joined the series. We have grown so close to the other teams and officials; we are really going to miss all the friends we have made throughout the last three years in the series.
Dodd is sponsored by Lucas Oil, Luke’s Transmissions, So.Cal. Pipe Trades, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Filters, Stuck Up Design and Air Gas Supply. ASA Speed Truck races are televised on Versus, for the schedule go to www.speedtruck.com for more information about Scott Dodd go to www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
10-21-06
Dodd Drives to Another Second Place Finish
Mira Loma, Ca- Scott Dodd had another second place finish this weekend in his #9 ASA Speed Truck at the inaugural event at the Havasu Speedway. Dodd started the race in the 6th position. Young, the current point’s leader, ended up starting on the outside front row. Dodd was able to move into third by the second lap and into second place behind Young by lap 9. Dodd challenged Young for the lead many times during the race, but was not able to complete the pass. “I think I had a faster truck than Young, but I was waiting for the right opportunity and it just never happened” said Dodd. Dodd and Young quickly pulled away from the rest of the trucks and had a substantial lead. Dodd followed Young through lapped traffic and the two trucks had quite a lead before a yellow came out. On the restarts the two trucks continued to pull away from the pack. With about eight laps left there was a red flag for an incident, after the red flag they went to a yellow flag for a few laps and restarted the race with a green, white, checkered finish. The 100 lap race finished with Dodd right on the tail of the race winner Young.
The top three in points, including Dodd are the only drivers mathematical able to compete for the championship title at the last event at Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe. On Dodd’s last trip to I-10 he came home with a third place finish and placed 7th in points even after missing a race in the 2005 season.
Dodd would like to thanks his sponsors for their continued support Lucas Oil, Luke’s Transmissions, So. Cal. Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, Air Gas Supply, Luke’s Auto Body and Stuck Up Designs. For more information go to www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
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Dodd’s next race is October 28th in his Dirt Super Stock at the PAS and the next ASA Speed Truck race is November 11th at the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe.
Photo courtesy of 101foto.
10-07-06
Dodd Gets Fast Time and Second at Firebird Int’l Raceway
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his #9 Chevy ASA Speed Truck was at the top of the charts all weekend and qualified with fastest time of the event at Firebird International Raceway road course. Dodd was the fastest truck during practice sessions on Friday and Saturday and was able to get a good run during qualifying and got fast time. This was the Speed Trucks first visit to Firebird Int’l. Raceway.
Dodd started 8th for the main due to the inversion. He quickly moved through the field and became the leader of the race. Dodd was able to hold the lead for many laps, and lead the most laps of the race, on the last lap in the very last corner coming to the checkered flag Dodd lost the lead to the second place truck of Lee Hatch and ended up with a second place finish in his third road course race.
“We had a fast truck all weekend and for my third road course in I think we did great, I led a lot of laps and learned a lot about driving road courses in the ASA trucks.” stated Dodd.
The first televised race for the ASA Speed Trucks will be this Thursday at 2:00PM PST on the Versus Channel formerly OLN (Outdoor Living Network). For a full schedule of the televised races go to www.scottdodd.com. ASA Speed Trucks tour the south west and run at tracks such as Irwindale Speedway, Orange Show Speedway, The Bullring at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, I-10 Speedway, Hasasu Raceway, Madera Speedway, St. John’s Grand Prix and Tuscon Raceway Park.
The next race in the ASA Speed Truck will be at Havasu Raceway on October 21 and Dodd’s next race in the Dirt Late Model Super Stock will be on October 28th at the PAS in Perris, CA. Dodd is sponsored by Luke’s Transmission, Lucas Oil Products, So Cal Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, Luke’s Auto Body, Air Gas Supply and Stuck Up Designs.
For more information about Scott Dodd call 951-685-4223 or visit www.scottdodd.com
9-14-06
Dodd to OSS in ASA Speed Truck
Mira Loma, CA – Scott Dodd in his #9 Chevy Truck will be competing this weekend at Orange Show Speedway. Dodd who fell from second to third by two points is hoping to regain his position from former Speed Truck Champion Lee Hatch and try and gain some ground on current leader and past Champion Darren Young.
Dodd has had 5 top five’s and 7 top ten’s out of the 8 races this season and is looking for his first win of the season. Hatch and Young who have both been instrumental in mentoring Dodd for the past two years and are great competitors and Dodd feels honored to be among them in the points chase. When we first started Hatch would get on the radio and talk Scott through the preferred line on the track. He has always been there if we had a question or needed help. Young is able to talk to Scott and give him that advice a young driver needs to help him on and off the track.
Dodd is excited that Lucas Oil has come on board as the series sponsor as they have sponsored Scott for the last 6 years and have been a great part of Dodd’s success. “Forest and Charlotte Lucas along with the employees at Lucas Oil have been a great help to our team and we look forward to many more years of working together.” said Dodd. “I hope we can get a win for Lucas Oil this weekend that would be so awesome.” The race will be televised on VERSUS (formerly Outdoor Lifetime Network). Dodd is also looking forward to his trip to North Carolina for the filming of the reality show “Racin for a Livin”, which Dodd will be a contestant in the race off for the ride in a NASCAR Busch car for seven races in the 2007 season.
Sponsors for Dodd’s ASA Speed Truck are Lucas Oil, Luke’s Transmissions, So. Cal. Pipe Trades, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Filters, Stuck Up Designs and Air Gas Supply. Scott wishes to thank all of his sponsors for their continued support. For information or sponsor packages go to www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
8-5-06
Another Top Five for Dodd
Mira Loma, CA- 18 year old Scott Dodd recorded another top five this weekend at Irwindale Speedway. This was Dodd’s fifth top five of the seven completed races, his other two finishes were a 6th and an 11th. Dodd who qualified third had a great starting position after the inversion.
Dodd started the race in the fourth position right behind the current point leader Darren Young. Dodd also recorded the fastest lap of the race again giving him the fastest lap for both Speed Truck races at Irwindale this year. On the start Young, Lee Hatch and Dodd took off from the group. Hatch tried but wasn’t able to complete the pass on the leader Young. Dodd ended up taking over the second position from Hatch and tried for the lead several times. Dodd’s truck was a little too free to allow him to get under Young and make the pass stick. So they ended up finishing nose to tail with Young as the leader followed by Dodd and Hatch in the 75 lap race. This also left the point standings in the same order Young, Dodd in second and Hatch in third. “We felt we had a truck good enough to win as we were fastest in one practice and third in the other practice. I think if I could’ve tried to pass Young sooner I may have been able to take the lead and stay out front” said Dodd. Dodd who is sponsored by So. Cal. Pipe Trade went to the Pipe Trade suite early in the day to sign autographs for the Plumbers Local 78 members and was glad to have a good finish with the sponsors on hand to watch.
Dodd who is a current competitor in the “Racin for a Livin” reality TV show is currently third in the Wild Card standings. The top five in this group will continue on to the next level. The next level will hopefully take Dodd back east to North Carolina for interview process and then a race off with twelve contestants.
Dodd wants to thank all of his sponsors for their continued support. Luke’s Transmissions, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Lucas Oil Products, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Filters, Stuck Up Designs and Air Gas Supply. For more information or to vote for Scott for the “Racin for a Livin” show please visit his website www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223. If you would like to become involved in sponsoring his race team please call 951-685-4223 or email doddracing@charter.net.
7-27-06
Dodd Gears Up for Irwindale Speedway
Dodd is also currently third in the Wild Cards division for the TV reality show “Racin for a Livin”. If Dodd can stay in the top five for the next two weeks he will be able to move on to the racing competition for the show. The voting and media blitz part of the show will conclude on August 15th. The winner of the show gets a seven race ride with a Busch team.
Dodd’s sponsors are Luke’s Transmissions, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Lucas Oil Products, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Filters, Stuck Up Designs and Air Gas Supply. Dodd wishes to thank all of his sponsors for their support. If you would like to sponsor Dodd’ team or for more information please call 951-685-4223 or go to www.scottdodd.com.
6-14-06
Wild Card Scott Dodd Heads to Madera Speedway
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his ASA Speed Truck heads to Madera Speedway this weekend. Madera Speedway is a new experience for the ASA Speed Trucks and Dodd is excited to get the opportunity to run at the 3/8 mile track. Dodd who is second in the series points standing is looking for a good finish to move him back into the lead. He has had great finishes this season with all but one not being a top five and is looking for his first win of the season.
Dodd who is currently in the running as a Wild Card for the TV reality show “Racin for a Livin” is excited about all the new opportunities that have come his way. “A championship in the ASA Speed Trucks would really be awesome” said Dodd. Last year Dodd was third in the points when he was given an opportunity to run in the NASCAR Autozone Elite Southwest Series at Mesa Marin. The decision was easy, but he had to miss a Speed Truck race to do this and fell back in the points.
The ASA Chevy Speed Truck is sponsored by Luke’s Transmissions, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Lucas Oil Products, Luke’s Auto Body, K & N Filters, Stuck Up Designs and Air Gas Supply.
For more information or for sponsorship information call 951-685-4223 or go to www.scottdodd.com. Please vote for Scott for the TV show “Racin for a Livin” at their website or go to Scott’s for a link.
5-18-06
Dodd Sets Record as Youngest Championship Points Series Leader of ASA Speed Trucks
Mira Loma, CA- Eighteen year old Scott Dodd in his #9 Go Fast ASA Speed Truck became the youngest driver to ever lead the ASA Speed Trucks Championship series. Dodd who had a great run at this weekends race at Irwindale Speedway came home with a Fast Time Qualifier award, Trophy Dasher winner and second place in the main event after leading the most laps although he had to fight a very loose truck through the main event. The first event of the year at Orange Show Speedway Dodd came from his 14th starting position to finish the 100 lap race in 2nd place. The second race of the year was at the Bullring at Las Vegas where Scott Started 5th and finished 4th. The result of both of these races placed Scott 2nd in points before Irwindale.
“The team has worked really hard to get me to this position and I hope we can just keep the momentum going” said Dodd. Dodd started racing the trucks in 2004 where he ran a limited schedule. In 2005 Dodd was third in the point’s series when he was given the opportunity to race a NASCAR AutoZone Elite Southwest Tour car at the Mesa Marin’s October Classic. Without ever getting to practice a tour before race weekend Dodd qualified and started the race in the 21st position and raced the 300 laps to come home with a top ten finish. Dodd had to miss the ASA Speed Truck race scheduled for the same weekend at Orange Show Speedway. This moved Dodd from 3rd place back to 8th in the points, but with a good finish at the final race of the season at Lucas Oil I-10 Raceway he was able to move up to finish the season in 7th. Dodd was the only driver in the top ten that had missed an event.
The Speed Truck Challenge series has raced since 1997 in the Southwest competing at Madera Speedway, Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway, Tucson Raceway Park, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Mesa Marin Raceway, Cajon Speedway, Orange Show Speedway, Irwindale Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway, Willow Springs International Raceway. The Speed Trucks are full tube chassis, 108 inch wheelbase, Chevy V-8’s, coupled to a 2 speed direct drive transmission, aluminum quick change rear end, Hoosier racing slicks, fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels and are capable of speeds of 150 MPH.
Dodd is sponsored by Luke’s Auto Body, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Lucas Oil Products, Luke’s Transmissions, K & N Filters and Air Gas Supply. For More information call 951-685-4223 or go to www.scottdodd.com.
May 15, 2006
Fast Time Dodd Finishes Second at Irwindale
Mira Loma, CA—Scott Dodd, 18 in his #9 Go Fast ASA Speed Truck had an almost perfect night Saturday at Irwindale Speedway. The first practice session had Dodd and Lee Hatch as the fastest trucks with a time of 20.052 each. For the second session the crew tightened the truck up which turned to be a bad move as Dodd was the fourth fastest truck with a time of 20.151. For qualifying the trucks are divided into three groups according to practice times. Being one of the fastest in practice placed Dodd in the third group of trucks for the group qualifying. During qualifying Dodd went to the top of score board and remained there for the entire session with a time of 19.979 the only truck with a19 second lap out of the 23 trucks.
The fastest qualifier in the trucks rolls two dice for the main event inversion at ½ mile tracks. Dodd rolled a three which put previous Speed Truck Champion Lee Hatch on the pole for the main event. The top six qualifiers run the six lap trophy dash lined straight up from qualifying. Dodd won the dash leading from green to checker flag.
Dodd who started third in the main was quick to take the lead on the first lap and had showed he had the truck to beat. Dodd turned the fastest lap of the race with a lap time of 19.832. “The truck started out a little loose and just kept getting worse, by lap 30 I was just trying to keep the truck from spinning out and keep the lead as long as possible” commented Dodd. By lap 34 Andrew Allen in the #22 truck had caught Dodd and was able to pass him. Dodd crossed the finish line second behind the #22 truck for a career best finish at Irwindale. “It’s great to have such a great run for the So. Cal Pipe Trades night, they are great sponsors and I was excited to give them a good showing.” stated Dodd.
The ASA Speed Trucks are a fully fabricated chassis running a 350 Chevy engine direct drive tranny and a quick change rear-end that tours the Southwest at the following tracks: Irwindale Speedway, Orange Show Speedway, The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway, Madera Speedway, Tucson Raceway Park, and Road courses at Firebird International Raceway and Saint John’s Grand Prix.
I want to thank all of my sponsors for their support; So. Cal Pipe Trades, Luke’s Auto Body, Lucas Oil Products, Luke’s Transmissions, K & N Filters and Air Gas Supply. If you are interested in sponsorship information please call 951-685-4223 or go to www.scottdodd.com.
May 9, 2006
SO. CAL PIPE TRADES DRIVER SCOTT DODD GEARS UP FOR IRWINDALE
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd will be heading to Irwindale Saturday in his #9 Chevy Go Fast ASA Speed truck. Dodd is excited to be a part of So. Cal Pipe Trades night at Irwindale Speedway. So. Cal Pipe Trades has been Dodd’s sponsor for the last two seasons.
Dodd is currently second in the points standing and has finished in the top five for the first two races of the season. “We’re off to a great start and hopefully we can keep the momentum going. It would be awesome to get a win with our sponsors attending the race.” stated Dodd. Dodd who moved from 14th to 2nd in the first race at Orange Show and then finished fourth at the Las Vegas “Bullring” and is looking for another top five or even a win this weekend. Dodd’s career best finish at Irwindale is a third; he is hoping to continue his success and get a win this weekend at the half mile track. Dodd’s first win in the ASA Speed Trucks was at the half mile Mesa Marin track in Bakersfield, CA for the final Mesa Marin Speed Truck race.
The ASA Speed Trucks are a fully fabricated chassis running a 350 Chevy engine Direct drive Tranny and a quick change rear-end that tours the Southwest at the following tracks: Irwindale Speedway, Orange Show Speedway, Las Vegas Bullring, I10 Speedway, Madera Speedway, Tucson Raceway, and Road courses at Firebird Int. raceway and St. Johns Grand Prix.
A big thanks to our sponsors Luke’s Auto Body, Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Luke’s Transmissions, K & N Filter and Air Gas Supply for their continued support. If you would like more information or to become a sponsor please call 951-685-4223 or go to his website www.scottdodd.com.
May 3, 2006
Dodd Scores Another Top Five
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his #9 Chevy Go Fast ASA Speed Truck got another top five this weekend at the Bullring in Las Vegas. Dodd who finished fourth this weekend at the 101 lap race holds on to second in the series point standings. He started the race in the fifth position and moved up to as high as third and finished in fourth in the race sponsored by United Nissan and 101foto.com.
Dodd who started the weekend with some serious mechanical problems that prevented Scott from getting practice time but he was very excited with his finish and gaining points in the series standings. “I’m so glad we got our problem fixed so I could concentrate on racing” commented Dodd. “My truck was really tight and I wasn’t sure I could keep the truck up front. The Van Gordon engine had some great power and I think I would have been a contender for the win if I had not had the handling problems” Dodd added.
Thanks to the sponsors Luke’s Auto Body, Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trade, Luke’s Transmissions, K & N Filters and Air Gas Supply for their continued support. Dodd’s next race is on May 6 at Perris Auto Speedway in the dirt Late Model. The following weekend Scott will be racing in the Go Fast ASA Speed Truck on May 13 at Irwindale Speedway. If you would like more information please call 951-685-4223 or go to www.scottdodd.com.
April 26, 2006
Dodd Ready to Take on the Bullring
Mira Loma, CA- Teenager Scott Dodd in his #9 Chevy Go Fast ASA Speed Truck is heading for Vegas this weekend for the second race of the season for the Speed Trucks. Dodd who finished second at Orange Show is excited about going back to the Las Vegas Bullring. “It’s a great track and there is always lots of side by side racing.” said Dodd.
Dodd splits his driving duties between the Speed Trucks and the Dirt Super Stocks. He races at several different tracks throughout California, Nevada and Arizona. Dodd hopes that this diversity of experiences will help enable him to adapt to different tracks and track conditions more quickly as he progresses in his racing career.
Last weekend Dodd accomplished another first in his racing career when he jumped into the seat of an IMCA Modified owned by Dan Lapka at Route 66 Raceway and won the heat race which moved him straight to the A main avoiding the dreaded semi. Unfortunately the inversion moved Dodd to the rear of the main. The crew got the car dialed in for the very dry slick track and Dodd was moving forward and looked like he would end up with a top ten behind last years track champion but ended up finishing 14th after a last lap incident with another car. As it turned out the track did not develop a second line meaning that everyone had to run in the one groove that there was causing some give and take for spots. “That was a blast to be able to win the heat for Dan and to run in the main with all the top running guys my first time out, and I met a lot of very nice people” said Dodd.
Dodd wishes to thank his sponsors for their continued support, Luke’s Auto Body, Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Luke’s Transmissions, K & N Filters and Air Gas Supply. For more information call 951-685-4223 or go to www.scottdodd.com.
April 18, 2006
Dodd to Pilot the #6 IMCA Modified at Route 66 Raceway
Mira Loma, Ca – Scott Dodd will be changing gears this weekend and racing an IMCA Modified at the Route 66 Raceway season opener on Saturday. Dodd will be behind the wheel of Dan Lacka’s #6 Oust chassis modified. Dodd is excited about returning to the Victorville track where he raced modified midgets in 2002 and 2003.
Dodd who was scheduled to race at Perris in the Dirt Super Stock class this weekend was asked if he would like to drive the IMCA Modified for Dan. Dodd who loves to race saw this as a great opportunity to try something new and expand his experience. Even though he has raced at Route 66 he has not raced a modified. “I’ve always had great success at Route 66 so hopefully I can have some good luck on Saturday and come home with a win.” said Dodd.
The IMCA modified will sport the familiar colors of red and white that Dodd usually runs and will be sponsored by Luke’s Auto Body, LawnMasters and Luke’s Transmissions.
Dodd’s next race will Saturday April 29th in the ASA Go Fast Speed Truck at the Las Vegas Bullring. For more information go to www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
April 13, 2006
DODD SPEEDS TO SECOND AT ORANGE SHOW SPEEDWAY
Mira Loma, CA- Scott Dodd in his #9 Chevy ASA Go Fast Speed Truck was on the move Saturday night at Orange Show’s season opener. Dodd who had some mechanical problems on Friday wasn’t to sure what Saturday would bring. The day started off with the truck being in the top five during the first practice session but, during the next session the truck slowed down. The team made some changes for qualifying but still didn’t have the truck back where it was and Dodd qualified 14th out of the 26 trucks.
For the main Dodd started in the 14th position at the ¼ mile track and not sure how the truck would handle was hoping to stay out of trouble and move up to a top ten finish. As it turned out the adjustments returned the handling. By lap 75 Scott had moved through the field to third and the first three trucks were pulling away form the field when on lap 91 a truck put oil down on the track causing the track to go red.
Before restarting the second place truck pulled off the track with a flat tire giving Dodd the second position. Dodd tried to put some pressure on the leader hoping for him to make a mistake so he could take the lead, but with few laps left and the track slick with soak up it was hard to make a move. Dodd finished the race in the second position behind the #18 truck of Darren Young. “It was great getting back into the ASA Speed Trucks” said Dodd. “We were glad we were able to come from so far back and finish up front for our new sponsor Luke’s Auto Body, just wish I would have had the opportunity to make a move and give them the win.”
Dodd’s next race will be Saturday April 22nd at Victorville Raceway in an IMCA dirt modified and his next ASA Go Fast Speed Truck race will be April 29th at The Bullring in Las Vegas.
Dodd would like to thank all of his sponsors for their support Luke’s Auto Body, Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal Pipe Trades, Luke’s Transmissions, K & N Filters & Air Gas Supply. For more information or to become a sponsor of Dodd’s race team go to www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
February 17, 2006
PODIUM FINISH FOR DODD AT SEASON OPENER
Mira Loma, Ca – Scott Dodd drove his #9 Luke’s Transmission Chevy Monte Carlo from fifth to first to finish in third Saturday at the Perris Auto Speedway (the PAS) for the season opener for the Super Stocks which was Saturday day race.
Dodd started his heat race in the sixth position and even though he had some engine problems was able to finish third. For the main Dodd lined up in the fifth position. Dodd was able to race to second place in the first lap and passed for the lead by lap 2. Dodd was able to hold the lead and had a good distance on second when a yellow came out on lap 10. Dodd was able to keep the lead on two restarts from Linny White and then on lap 11 Dodd started getting loose and White was able slip under Dodd for the lead. Although Dodd was able to pressure White for remaining laps his car was getting looser as the laps went on. With two laps to go Dodd slipped high in turn four loosing momentum allowing Mark Shackleford to go under Dodd for Second. Dodd’s next race will be at the PAS on Feb. 25 for the first night race of the year.
Dodd is sponsored by Luke’s Transmission, Lucas Oil, So. Cal Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, Go Fast Energy Drink, West Coast Collision & Air Gas Supply. For more information go to www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
February 9, 2006
Scott Dodd Has High Hopes for Season Opener at Perris
Scott Dodd’s 2006 season starts this weekend in the #9 Luke’s Transmission, Chevy Dirt Late Model at the Perris Auto Speedway. Dodd is excited for the race season to begin. His last race, which was also at the PAS, on December 11th left Dodd a little disappointed. When after leading 25 of the 40 lap race a flat tire forced him to pit. Even though Dodd had to pit he was able to return to the track and finish the race in the fifth position. Dodd is confident that he will have a strong run this weekend.
Dodd will be competing in the ASA Speed Truck touring series starting in March, as well as the Dirt Late Model series at the PAS and hoping to run a couple of NASCAR Grand National West races if he can fit them into his schedule. Speed Truck races will be nationally televised on the Outdoor Channel again this year. For Dodd’s schedules in each series visit his website at www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223 for information.
Dodd would like to thank his sponsors for their continued support- Luke’s Transmissions, Lucas Oil Products, Southern California Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, Go Fast Energy Drink and Air Gas Supply.
SCOTT DODD THIRD AT ASA SPEED TRUCK SEASON FINALE AT I-10 SPEEDWAY
Mira Loma, CA- Dodd returned to the ASA Speed Trucks this weekend at I-10 Speedway. Where he was able to capture a third place finish at the ASA ST season finale. Dodd who had been running 4th in the points in ASA ST series but chose to pass on the October 15th ASA ST race as he was given an opportunity by MRG Motorsports to compete in the NASCAR South West Tour Series at Mesa Marin's final race the same weekend where he started 21st and finished 10th in his first SWT race.
Due to the missed ASA ST race Dodd had moved from fourth to eighth in the standings going into I-10. The third place finish allowed Dodd to recapture some points this weekend and will finish the season in 7th in the ASA ST point standings.
After the weekend Dodd said "My goal was to finish in the top five, but when the opportunity to run a South West Tour car came up I just couldn't pass it up. So I'm pretty happy with a 7th in the standings and a top ten in my first SW tour race.
This was Dodd's first time racing at I-10 Speedway and qualified 6th and finished the main in 3rd out of the 22 trucks. Running the trophy dash gave Dodd the chance to try some adjustments before the main. Dodd started the main in 6th but got caught outside and slide back to about eight before starting his charge to the front. There were only a few yellows during the 100 laps and found the first three finishers nose to tail at the checkered flag.
Dodd's next race will be at Perris Speedway November 12th where he will race in the PASSCAR Super Stock class.
Thanks to all of our great sponsors Luke's Transmissions, Lucas Oil, So. Cal Pipe Trades, K & N Filters, West Coast Collision, Go Fast Energy Drinks and Air Gas.
For more information call 951-685-4223 or go to www.scottdodd.com. Currently looking for sponsors for the 2006 season.
TOP TEN FINISH FOR SCOTT DODD’S DEBUT IN SOUTHWEST SERIES
Source: Dodd Motorsports
10-19-05
Teenager Scott Dodd in the #25 (formally #5) Pontiac finished tenth in his very first NASCAR Auto Zone Elite South West Tour Series at Mesa Marin’s Grand finale race this past weekend. Dodd had a lot of firsts this weekend. It was his first NASCAR Tour race, his first NASCAR race, and his first race requiring pit stops, first 300-lap race and the first time ever even driving a Tour car. Scott recently turned 18 years old making him the youngest driver at the event. Friday’s practice session was Dodd’s first time in the car, by the end of the day he was running in the top ten.
Saturday started out great with Dodd running times in the 18.60Â’s during practice, but we had some electrical problems that had to be quickly corrected. For qualifying Dodd turned a time of 18.58, which was 21st fastest out of the 30 cars. During the race Scott was able to stay out of trouble and advance from his 21st starting position to bring home a top ten in his first South West Tour Series race.
Thanks to Luke’s Transmission, MRG Racing, RaceCarFans.com, The Body Shop, So Cal Pipe Trades, Economy Towing, Air Gas for their support. Thanks to our crew; David, Chris, Kenny, Ron and A special thanks to Luke Dodd. David Gilliland and Mike Companion.
For more information call 951-685-4223 or go to www.scottdodd.com.
SCOTT DODD WINS LAST ASA SPEED TRUCK RACE AT MESA MARIN ASA SPEED TRUCK CHALLENGE
Source: Dodd Racing
Date: 06/22/2005
MIRA LOMA, California -- At seventeen years old rookie Scott Dodd becomes the youngest ASA Speed Truck driver to win this year. Scott also now has the distinction of being the last ASA Speed Truck driver to win at this historic track, as it will be closing this year. This was also Scott’s first win in ASA Speed Trucks after racing very successfully for the last eight years in open wheel cars on pavement and dirt.
Scott was able to complete another one of his goals by graduating the following Tuesday night from Jurupa Valley High School.
Dodd’s previous visits to Mesa have yielded a second, a third, a fourth and a fast time. “I love this track, it is one of my favorites, and I felt that we had a good chance of winning this race. After we qualified ninth we made some adjustments to the truck.” Said Dodd. Dodd started the race in the ninth position and by lap five was up to the fifth position. By lap 50 Dodd had moved to up to second and for many laps was trying to pass the leader. With 5 laps left he knew he needed to make his move for the lead real soon, he waited for the right opportunity and then made his move coming out of turn two and passed for the lead. By the white flag Dodd had a comfortable lead over the second place truck. “What a great Father's day gift for my dad” said Dodd. He is my crew chief and spotter.
Scott Dodd Racing is sponsored by Luke’s Transmission, Lucas Oil Products, K & N Filters, So. Cal. Pipe Trades, Go Fast Energy Drink, Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden and Air Gas Supply. I would also like to thank the Hatch’s, Rich Gatreau, Rich’s Motorsports, David Gilliland and a special thanks to Bob Brown.
The Mesa Marin race will be nationally televised on the Outdoor Channel on Saturday, September 24th at 8PM PST. For more information please visit www.scottdodd.com or www.SpeedTruck.com.
June 2, 2005
ANOTHER TOP FIVE FOR DODD
Scott Dodd in his #9 Chevy ASA Speed Truck got another top five finish Saturday night at Mesa Marin Speedway. On Dodd’s last visit he missed taking the checkered flag by one position, this weekend he wasn’t able to improve his last finish, but did get a top five finishing fourth.
“We had some trouble in qualifying and had to start in the 12th position, but the truck had a good set up for the race and we were able to move thru the field and get a top five,” said Dodd. The next race for Dodd is this Saturday, June 4th at Las Vegas Bullring.
This finish moved him from 6th in the points to 4th. Dodd is hoping for a good finish at the Bullring and to continue to move up in the points.
Dodd is a senior at Jurupa Valley High School, in Mira Loma, CA. His Chevy ASA Speed truck is sponsored by Luke’s Transmissions, Lucas Oil Products, Southern California Pipe Trades, K & N Filters and Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden. This race will be aired on the Outdoor Channel on Saturday, August 20th at 8PM PST.
DODD LOOKING FOR A WIN AT MESA
Scott Dodd in his #9 Chevy ASA Speed Truck is looking for his first win this weekend at Mesa Marin. On Dodd’s last visit he missed by one position and hopes this will be his weekend to take the checkered flag before his 35 competitors.
“We have been working real hard to get ready for this weekend. I think we have a real chance, Mesa is one of my favorite tracks” said Dodd. The last race at Las Vegas Bullring Dodd’s battery failed during starting line up and ended up starting the race several laps down. Dodd was able to move from 28th position, to an 18th place finish while giving up several laps up at the start.
This finish moved him from 3rd in the points to sixth. Dodd is hoping for a good finish at Mesa and to move back up in the points.
Dodd is a senior at Jurupa Valley High School, in Mira Loma, CA. His Chevy ASA Speed truck is sponsored by Luke’s Transmissions, Lucas Oil Products, Southern California Pipe Trades, K & N Filters and Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden. This race will be aired on the Outdoor Channel on Saturday, August 20th at 8PM PST.
April 26, 2005
SECOND FOR DODD AT MESA MARIN
Scott Dodd posted another top five by finishing second in his #9 Chevy ASA Speed Truck at Mesa Marin Saturday night. Dodd is a senior at Jurupa Valley High School in Mira Loma, CA. Dodd, qualified below the track record with a time of a 20.353 which placed him as the fifth fastest qualifier of the 33 truck field. Due to the inversion rule Scott had to start in the 7th position for the main event. Scott’s last visit to Mesa Marin yielded a fast time qualifier award and a fourth place finish in the main. Scott was able to maneuver his truck up to 5th place by lap 25 and continued to move forward, never far from the leader. By lap 50 Scott had moved up to third place and by lap 60 Scott moved into 2nd place and hung on to the position during several late race restarts ultimately finishing about a truck length behind the leader. “My truck was having some handling problems, but I was able to stay out of trouble and move up to second. I love Mesa Marin it’s such an awesome track,” said Dodd. Special thanks to all my sponsors for their support, Luke’s Transmissions, Lucas Oil Products, So. Cal. Pipe Trades, K & N Filters and Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden. This race will be aired on The Outdoor Channel on Saturday, August 6th at 8PM PST. Dodd’s next race will be May 7th at the Bullring in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information call 951-685-4223 or visit www.scottdodd.com.
March 26, 2005
DODD GRABS TOP TEN AT SEASON OPENER
Scott Dodd in his #9 Chevy, ASA Speed Truck was able to maneuver his way to a seventh place finish at Irwindale Speedway before a crowd of 4500 race fans. The first practice session found Dodd running 7th fastest of the group of 32 trucks with a best time of 20.26. During the second session Dodd was able to improve his time and his ranking to fifth fastest with a time of 20.15. In qualifying Dodd qualified tenth with a time of 20.07. At the start Dodd fell back to eleventh then started working his way to the front. He was able to move up to the seventh position for a top ten finish in the ASA Speed Truck’s season opener. “The car had been a little on the loose side all day so we tried some changes and ended up getting the car way too tight for the main” commented Dodd. “I did the best I could with the car as tight as it was, but what a fun night I’m so glad to get back to racing after the off season” said Dodd. Dodd was glad to be able to finish in the top ten for his new sponsor that was present at the race, Luke’s Transmission. Dodd is also sponsored by Lucas Oil, Southern California Pipe Trades, Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden, K & N Filters & West Coast Collisions. The ASA Speed Trucks next race will be on April 9th at the Bullring in Las Vegas. The races will televise nationally on the Outdoor Channel; look for the schedule at www.speedtrucks.com. For more information go to www.scottdodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
March 23, 2005
Dodd Welcomes New Sponsor
DODD KEEPS STREAK ALIVE!
Scott Dodd drove his #9 ASA Speed Truck to another top five finish at Irwindale Speedway Saturday night. This was Dodd’s third consecutive top five finishes with two fourths and this weekend’s third place finish.
In the first practice session Dodd was fourth fastest of the 26 truck field. Before the second practice session some changes were made to try to improve the lap times, unfortunately the changes went the wrong way and we lost some time ending up ninth fast. In qualifying Dodd was able to post a time of 20.056 which made him fifth fastest. This was Dodd’s first twin 50 race with the Speed Trucks. After battling for the first 50 laps Dodd had moved up to third place.
The top five were putting on a close battle in the second 50 lap half of the race; a yellow flag came out on lap 99 with Dodd in third. With only a green, white & checkered flag Dodd was able to maintain his position and finish third, which was his best finish this season.
Lucas Oil Products & Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden sponsors Dodd, a senior at Jurupa Valley High School. I would also like to give a special thanks to Rich’s Motorsports and the Hatch’s for all their help. For more information please visit ScottDodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
October 13, 2004
Dodd Looks to Score Third Top Five
Scott Dodd looks to keep his streak alive by capturing his third consecutive top five finish at Irwindale Speedway this weekend.
Seventeen-year-old Dodd finished fourth in his last two races in his #9 ASA Speed truck.
Dodd captured a ninth place finish on his last visit to Irwindale and hopes that he can end the night with another top five. "This race is real important for our team as our new sponsor Tropical Leaves Rent A
Garden will be attending the race," said Dodd. This will be Dodd's first twin 50 race with the ASA Speed Trucks.
"I hope to just stay out of trouble the first half of the race and then hopefully be able to have a good finish at the end of the second half" Dodd explained. At Irwindale there is lots of door-to-door racing action, so the fans should enjoy a great race.
September 21, 2004
ROOKIE SCOTT DODD PULLS OFF ANOTHER TOP FIVE
Scott Dodd a 17 year old rookie from Mira Loma, California drove his ASA Speed Truck to another top five finish at the Bullring in Las Vegas Saturday night.
The weekend started off with some handling problems, but the team worked on the set up all day and ended up with a 9th place qualifying time. The team kept working and got the truck running pretty good for the race.
On the first lap a couple of the trucks got anxious and we got our first yellow before we even got started. Scott was able to maneuver his way through the accident without any trouble. After the restart Dodd continued to move his truck forward and ended up with a fourth place finish for the second consecutive race. This is the team’s second top five and fourth top ten finish in five races. Dodd also received another “Rookie of the Race Award” for the second race in a row.
Dodd’s next race in his Chevy S-10 truck, sponsored by Lucas Oil & Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden, will be October 16 at Irwindale Speedway. For more information visit Dodd’s website ScottDodd.com or call 951-685-4223.
September 15, 2004
DODD LOOKS FOR ANOTHER TOP FIVE FINISH
Scott Dodd from Mira Loma, California is heading to Las Vegas Bullring in his #9 ASA Speed Truck. The rookie finished fourth and was fast qualifier at his last race. The team hopes that the momentum and the recent testing will bring another great finish for the Lucas Oil, Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden, Chevy truck.
Dodd has had one top five and three top ten’s in six races. This 17-year-old senior from Jurupa Valley High School has run a limited schedule of races this year and is looking forward to running for ASA Speed Truck Rookie of the Year next season.
The race this weekend will be televised on the Outdoor Channel look for date and time on Scott’s website ScottDodd.com or call 951-685-4223 for more information.
July 5, 2004
SCOTT DODD GETS FAST TIME & FOURTH IN MAIN AT MESA MARIN
Scott Dodd qualified with fast time for the event with a 20.550, topping the 23 truck filed, driving the #9 ASA Chevy Speed Truck. Scott was only 2 thousandths of a second off of the track record.
Dodd is a junior at Jurupa Valley High School in Mira Loma, California. Qualifying with his first fast time with the ASA Speed Trucks gave the team a lot of momentum for the event. To add to the excitement this event was the first nationally televised race for the ASA Speed Trucks with Speed Channel and the Outdoor Channel.
After qualifying the six fastest qualifiers ran a six lap trophy dash where Scott finished second while keeping out of trouble and preserving the truck for the main event.
After qualifying with fast time for the event Scott rolled the dice for a five truck inversion, placing Scott inside on the third row in the fifth position. Throughout the race Scott was right on the rear end of the truck in front of him. Scott was able to move up to fourth early in the race. The second through fourth place trucks were end to end through most of the race and pulled away from the fifth place truck a few times before yellows closed the field back up. On the final lap these same trucks were battling it out for position and crossed the line with a staggered photo finish which capped the action for the night.
Dodd's Lucas Oil, Air Gas sponsored truck added a new sponsor this week, Tropical Leaves Rent a Garden. Dodd was honored with Luke's Transmission co-rookie of the race awards.
This race along with the Driven to the Rock race with Kevin Harvick, Bill Elliot, Sterling Marlin and Scott Riggs will be televised on the Outdoor Channel on July 14 at 6 PM PST and July 17 11 PM PST. It will be televised numerous times on Speed Channel from November thru April.
April 4, 2004
16 YEAR OLD ROOKIE GETS TOP TEN IRWINDALE FINISH IN ASA SPEED TRUCK
Scott Dodd in his #9 Lucas Oil Chevrolet, S-10 Truck, moved from 14th to 9th on Saturday, at Irwindale Speedway. Dodd is a junior at Jurupa Valley High School in Mira Loma, California. He started racing when he was eight (8) years old in Quarter Midgets at the World's Fastest Quarter Midget track in Pomona, California. This National Quarter Midget Champion also earned many track records and 13 series championships.
Saturday was Dodd's first race at the speedway. He was very excited to be able to race at the track he has visited since he was ten (10). “The track is fast and you're able to run two and three wide for some great racing," said Dodd. The Dodd Team felt that Scott had qualified well and lined up in the 14th position in a 24 truck field. Dodd quickly moved up to 12th in the first few laps and ultimately finished 9th
Dodd looks forward to the next race at Mesa Marin Speedway on April 24th in his ASA Speed Truck. Thanks to sponsors Lucas Oil and Rich's Motorsports. If you are interested in joining the #9 race team, please contact doddracing@dslextreme.com for a sponsorship package.