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March 28, 2012 A Telling First Rung in the Indycar LadderThe Indycar Ladder – One Gruelling Rung at a TimeSebring, Florida – Dalton Kellett came into the weekend with an open mind, knowing that he was going into the 2012 USF2000 season as a rookie and somewhat under-the-radar as a rest driver. That was exactly the position he wanted to be in as it provided him the element of surprise should his K-line sponsored Pabst Racing Service #5 car happen to pass more seasoned veterans of the series. Sebring brought a field of 36 registered cars – the largest field the USF2000 series has ever seen. With 22 cars competing in the Championship series, Kellett knew it wasn't going to be easy to stand out from such a strong field, yet he was determined to prove that his rookie status was only a tag that came with his first year in the USF200 Series. Practice started the weekend off strong with constant showing speeds, keeping him well within the top ten but, at qualifying, Kellett hit his first bump in the road. As qualifying started, Kellett went out with the field but backed off so he could find some clean space on the track and put a lap together without being held up by the slower National series cars. Within the first lap, the red flag brought the field back to the pits, leaving Kellett unable to put a full lap together. When the green flag finally dropped, Kellett found himself in 26th position on the charts. He knew he had to get a lap together quickly or else he'd have a lot of work to do in the race. Just as Kellett found some clean space for his flier lap, the red flag came out again, cutting his fast lap short, placing him lower in the top twenty – not where he needed to be. The track was cleaned up and, as the session got underway, Kellett knew he had but two laps to put a fast lap together or else risk starting mid-pack – a dangerous place to start, given the multiple incidents seen in both practices and qualifying. As Kellett started his last lap, he saw the light of a clean track and started to hit his marks. Putting a lap together that was quick enough to place him in the top ten and out of harm's reach was key. However, going into the final corner of the 17 turn of the historical Sebring circuit, Kellett was held up by a slower car. This hampered his final lap but managed to earn him a 14th place lap. This was satisfactory – but less than expected and not indicative of the Pabst Racing Service #5 car's true speed and potential. Kellett was more than excited to get the race underway knowing his car's capabilities to be far greater than the 14th starting spot he was in. As the green flag dropped on Race #1 of the 2012 season, it didn't take long for trouble to happen. Entering turn one, cars tangled right in front Kellett, but he was able to squeak by, staying out of trouble. Once the field sorted itself out and was ready to take the green, Kellett found himself in the top ten. As the race was restarted, Dalton made a great start leaping into the 8th spot but, once again, carnage on the track brought the field to yet another standstill. As the laps counted away under yellow, Kellett knew time was of the essence – there wouldn't be many laps left to move up. As the green flag dropped for the finally time, Kellett got a good start staying on the tail of the lead cars. But as he entered turn 15, Kellett showed he was human, making an error moving him back to 10th. Kellett pushed hard to make up the difference ¬– the race had been shortened due to extended yellow flag laps. Kellett was able to catch the cars in front but, unable to make a move, he brought Pabst Racing Service #5 car home in 10th – a great showing for his inaugural race in the Indycar Ladder system. As the starting grid was set for race #2, Kellett found himself in the 12th starting position. As the green flag fell, Kellett moved up to the 10th position but, as they entered turn 13, a car ahead of him made an error causing Kellett to brake hard in mid corner, which put his car into a spin. As he came to a stop, another car slammed into his side, fusing them together. When they were finally unhooked, Kellett was half a track behind and in the 32nd spot in the running order. Undaunted, Kellett put his head down and began his charge through the field, showing everyone his true speed. As the checkered flag brought the race to a finish, Kellett drove past more than half the field bringing his car home in a respectable 15th spot. This was an unbelievable drive revealing this 'rookie's' true talents – especially in light of his performance despite his on-track tangle. Both Kellett and Pabst Racing Services were very happy with his drive and are looking forward to the next round on the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida. "I would like to thank K-Line Insulators USA Inc. for their constant support and Pabst Racing Service for giving me a competitive car for the weekend. I'm looking forward to my first street course race in St. Pete after we showed amazing speed this weekend", Kellett stated after the long race weekend at Sebring International Raceway. Stay in touch with Dalton at www.DaltonKellett.com or follow him on twitter at: @Dalton_Kellett. If you have any questions on how Dalton can benefit your company, or would like to speak to Dalton directly, please contact Darryl Timmers at Darryl@DaltonKellett.com.
SHANNON MCINTOSH, TRUECAR JOIN PABST RACING SERVICES FOR 2012 TrueCar Sponsored Driver McIntosh Will Drive For Pabst in USF2000 National Championship
OCONOMOWOC, WI. (Feb. 16, 2012) – Pabst Racing Services announced today it has signed Shannon McIntosh to compete in the 2012 Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda. McIntosh will pilot the No. 18 TrueCar Mazda.
"After testing Shannon at Autobahn this past October, we were impressed with her intensity and commitment to work with the team to get results,” said Augie Pabst, President, Pabst Racing Services. “We are thrilled to be working with Shannon and Truecar for the 2012 USF2000 Series season and can't wait to get started!" McIntosh, a 22-year-old from Miamisburg, Ohio, cut her teeth on dirt and paved ovals in the Midwest through Quarter Midgets, Micro Sprints, Mini Sprints and most recently, Midgets under the guidance of legendary team owner Bob East. Given her past, she made a sharp turn in 2011 competing in the USF2000 series for Cape Motorsports with Wayne Taylor Racing. Despite the fact that McIntosh was taking her first bid at road racing, her best result of the season came on a road course.
"After testing at the end of the 2011 season with Pabst, I couldn't be happier to join their team going into my second year of road racing,” said McIntosh. “The Pabst team understands my background and developmental needs as a driver progressing into open-wheel. I am 100% positive they will give me the best opportunity for success. I have learned that having a team behind you, who supports you and is willing to work towards one common goal is of absolute importance and I couldn’t be more optimistic going into 2012."
McIntosh’s pursuit of INDYCAR began when she started racing at age 5. A career that originally started for fun with her family, continued as she spent time developing her understanding and ability to leverage the business side of motorsports. Given her modest upbringing, she has worked tirelessly to help raise capital to continue to fund her racing career, recently landing a multi-year sponsorship contract with TrueCar, Inc.
TrueCar, creators of the new car pricing information website TrueCar.com, is leveraging their self-made “Women Empowered” initiative as an extension of the company’s efforts to empower women in the new car buying experience. With over 80 percent of car buying decisions influenced by women – and 45 percent of all new car purchases made by women– this impactful audience is a significant part of the automotive retail landscape, which will be marketed through associations like the one with McIntosh.
"Shannon is a fierce competitor with tremendous potential, and a wonderful brand ambassador for TrueCar, our dealer partners, and our key supporters through the 'Women Empowered' initiative,” said Charles Kim, TrueCar’s Director of Motorsports. “Her decision to join Pabst Racing Services is another great step in her development through the ‘Mazda Road To Indy' ladder system, as Pabst has a long history of winning races and championships. With Shannon, TrueCar, and Pabst working together, we're looking forward to a great USF2000 season in 2012."
In late 2011, Mashable.com, the popular American news site and Internet news blog with over 50 million monthly page views, named McIntosh one of seven “Must-Follow Athletes on Social Media” while SEVENTEEN magazine, the iconic fashion and beauty magazine for 13 million teen girls each month, named McIntosh one of five finalists in the Hearst Publication’s 2011 search for “Pretty Amazing” women, which also included a docu-reality special profiling McIntosh’s youth and unusual occupation in a prime-time special on MTV.
In addition to TrueCar, McIntosh’s effort is also supported by TAG Heuer timepieces, Arai Helmets, Alpinestars, CLEARBook, Mazda North American, Cooper Tires, CrossFit9, Anytime Fitness St. Pete, YogaBlu Studio, and Baker & Daniels.
McIntosh will kick off the 2012 season on March 16 in Sebring, Fla in support of the 12 Hours of Sebring and continue with a 14-race schedule in the Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda.
Sanctioned by INDYCAR, the USF2000 National Championship, presented by Cooper Racing Tires and powered by Mazda, is one of three series of INDYCAR’s “Mazda Road to Indy” ladder system and the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver program.
For more information, visit www.PabstRacing.com, www.USF2000.com or www.ShannonMcIntosh.com.
About Shannon McIntosh: Shannon McIntosh is a 22-year-old TrueCar-sponsored autoracing driver who competes in INDYCAR’s ‘Mazda Road to Indy’ USF2000 National Championship Series, an important open-wheel stepping-stone to a career in the IZOD IndyCar Series and Indianapolis 500. McIntosh began her racing career at age 5, and in 2011, was named as one of SEVENTEEN magazine’s five “Pretty Amazing” cover-girl finalists. Tech giant, Mashable.com, listed her among a taste-making group of seven “Must-Follow Athletes on Social Media” while TAG Heuer timepieces depicts McIntosh in their “Time for Rebels” campaign. With over 17 years of racing experience under her belt ranging from USAC midgets to formula cars, McIntosh is the recipient of the 2006 “DARF Asphalt Driver of the Year” in the USAC Ford Focus Midget Series as well being awarded the Kara Hendrick Memorial Scholarship while attending the Lyn St. James Driver Development Program. McIntosh has been a guest or profiled on a variety of platforms including, MTV’s The Seven, MTV News, E! News, SportsIllustrated.com, USA Today, Just Jared, Jr., ESPN.com, AOL.com, Girl’s Life Magazine, and TLC’s Sarah Palin’s Alaska, among others. For more information, please visit, http://www.shannonmcintosh.com, http://www.twitter.com/shannon_mac, or http://www.facebook.com/shannmcintosh.
About TrueCar, Inc.: TrueCar, Inc. is an automotive solutions provider focused on changing how cars are sold by providing a significantly better customer experience while helping qualified dealer partners gain incremental market share and reduce costs. TrueCar is a visual publisher of new car transaction data. TrueCar price reports help both dealers and consumers agree on the parameters of a fair deal by providing an accurate, comprehensive and simple understanding of what others actually paid recently for an identically-equipped vehicle both locally and nationally. TrueCar works with a national network of dealers that provides a no-hassle car buying experience, and in many cases a highly competitive upfront price, to assist some of the nation’s largest and most well respected membership and service organizations to meet the auto buying needs of their members and customers. TrueCar is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA and has offices in San Francisco, CA and Austin, TX. With 131 percent annual growth since 2006, TrueCar has connected hundreds of thousands of consumers with dealers nationwide resulting in the sale of over 400,000 vehicles and is developing a suite of products and services centered on radical clarity through the comprehensive analysis of market data and information.
Dalton Kellett to Drive for Pabst Racing Services in 2012 December 24, 2011 OCONOMOWOC, WI – Pabst Racing Services has signed Canadian Dalton Kellett to drive for the team in the 2012 Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda. The Queen’s University of Engineering student Finished 3rd in the 2011 Ontario Formula Ford Championship points standings, after missing the first four events. Kellett brings a storied history in the karting ranks and plans to make his mark on the Mazda Road to Indy Program. Kellett added, “ I am very excited to be working with Augie and Pabst Racing Services for the 2012 season. I have a steep learning curve ahead of me but I am very confident that myself and the team will thrive off each other to make the 2012 season a very successful one” The team will announce a Championship Class teammate for Kellett in the near future. In addition to its two Championship Class cars, the Pabst team will be preparing a National Class car for series regular J.R. Smart on limited schedule in 2012.
Pabst Team locked into National Class Championship before the final USF2000 rounds at Baltimore Grand Prix! Oconomowoc, WI., August 31, 2011 - Pabst Racing Drivers J.R. Smart and Luca Forgeois are looking forward to the final rounds of the 2011 USF2000 National Championship Series at the inaugeral Baltimore Grand Prix this coming weekend. The team has been preparing the cars since the previous two rounds at Road America where both drivers had a class win at the team's home track. After the stellar performance of the teams drivers at Road America, the team has locked up the 2011 USF2000 National Class Championship. Luca Forgeois leads the points with 187 and J.R Smart follows with 157. "J.R. has a mathmatical chance of winning, but Luca has a substantial lead that will be difficult to overcome in just two races". "Regardless of how it ends up, both drivers have done a fantastic job this season and we are very proud of them". Stated team owner Augie Pabst. The National Class Championship winning driver stands to receive a fresh Mazda MZR Championship Class Engine prepared by Elite Engines for their prize. Pabst hopes to return in 2012 with both drivers as well as an additional driver making up a three car effort.
Pabst Racing to hold driver evaluation test
Oconomowoc, WI., Jan 20 – US F2000 Team, Pabst Racing announced a driver evaluation test to be held February 16-18. Test seats will be open to drivers interested in securing a seat with the team for the 2010 US F2000 Series.
Team owner, Augie Pabst along with team consultant Tonis Kasemets will be observing the test to evaluate each driver’s ability and potential to fill the team’s two available seats for 2010.
The duo of Pabst and Kasemets have a history of winning races in the US F2000 Series from 2001-2003 with Pabst preparing cars for Kasemets. That relationship blossomed to the 2005 Champcar Atlantic Championship Series where Kasemets finished 2nd in the championship with 3 poles and 3 race wins.
Drivers interested in testing with the team should contact Augie Pabst at 262-567-1771 or augie@pabstracing.com Pabst Racing’s website is www.pabstracing.com
11-30-2010 Pabst Racing to USF2000 National Championship Following the announcement of the re-emergence of the popular USF2000 National Championship Series for 2010, Pabst Racing has set its sights on competing with a 3 car team in 2010. Pabst Racing prepared cars in the series from 1996 - 2003. Best known for its success with Tonis Kasemets at the wheel, winning Multiple races at Road America and Mid Ohio. Kasemets will contribute to the team as a consultant for engineering and driver coaching in 2010. Drivers should contact Augie Pabst at 262-567-1771 or via email for further discussion.
12-22-06 Pabst Team to Sebring SCCA National The Pabst Racing Transporter is now in Sebring, Florida in preparation for the January 4-7 SCCA National Event. Jim Ferro and Keith Conroy will be running in CSR and SRF respectively. Ferro, driving the Elan DP02 IMSA Lite machine will be testing for the upcoming double IMSA Lites event held in conjunction with the historic 12 Hours of Sebring in March 2007.
4-24-06 Lites Chassis arrives at Pabst Racing. Today the new Elan DP02 IMSA Lites chassis arrived at the Pabst Racing workshop. Here is a photo before rolling into the shop for pre-season preparations. The first impression of the car is fantastic. Elan used high quality plumbing hoses, which
is very uncommon to be included from a factory. The suspension and body panels appeared fully assembled with beautiful little Dynamic three-way adjustable dampers. The car will be gone over with a fine tooth comb in preparation for some testing and the upcoming IMSA Lites Series and selected SCCA CSR events. In addition to the mechanical and paint preparations, driver Jim Ferro will be fitted with a custom epoxy/beaded seat for superior comfort and safety.
3-7-06 New IMSA Lites Chassis Ordered. Pabst Racing has placed an order for the new Elan DP02 IMSA Lites chassis on behalf of one of its drivers. Pabst expects to take delivery within ten days to begin disassembly and proper modifications and painting. IMSA's newest racing series, IMSA Lites will be contesting tracks such as Mid Ohio, Road America, and Road Atlanta. Drivers interested in joining the Pabst Lites Team should contact Augie Pabst.
2-16-06 Pabst Racing in 2006. With IMSA announcing it's sanction of the new IMSALites class for 2006, Pabst Racing is exploring the possibilites for the new car and series for 06'. The Lites 1 class will be an open cockpit carbon fibre monocoque sportsracer built by Elan Motorsports with a sealed Mazda Duratec 215hp engine with. This is a photo of the Prototype being
tested before the first batch of cars goes into production for April delivery. Pabst would like to field 1-2 cars in 2006 and 2-3 cars in 2007. Interested drivers should contact Augie Pabst to discuss this opportunity.
10-4-05 Pabst Racing Winding down for 05'. 2005 was a spectacular season. Pabst Racing assisted Tonis Kasemets with his assault on the ChampCar Toyota Atlantic Series. Augie Pabst III, Crew Chief for Kasemets was impressed with second Place in the Championship this year. " We had four poles and three wins this season, and we did with a very limited budget!" Pabst said after the series banquet in Montreal, Quebec. Pabst is looking to put together an atlantic team for 06' as the new Swift chassis and Cosworth engine come on line next March. Kasemets plans are still up in the air, looking at opportunities in ChampCar or possibly a return to Atlantic with Pabst. Pabst will have a Toyota powered Swift available for winter testing with new drivers for 06'. Contact Augie Pabst III for more information.
3-26-2005 Pabst Racing ready for 05'. With only two weeks before round one of the 2005 Toyota Atlantic Series on April 10, Pabst Racing is ready to go. "We will be assisting Dan Cobb Racing / Team Tonis Toyota Atlantic entry for Tonis Kasemets for 2005", said Augie Pabst, owner of Pabst Racing Services. Pabst will be Team Manager for Kasemets' second season in Atlantics. "Tonis and I have grown a special chemistry and friendship over the past five years. This chemistry has allowed us to win races in the Formula Ford Zetec Series, and now we plan to do the same in the Atlantic Series." Kasemets will be driving the Yellow # 6 Flexovit / MK / TMI / Toyota Swift .014. (Below) Kasemets testing in 2004
Pabst Racing will also be preparing the Porsche Cup entry for Jim Ferro in the SCCA GT2 class for the 2005 Central Division Championship as well as a Swift .008 Formula Atlantic Entry for veteran Jeff Kowalik. "Both cars are ready to rock and roll", said Pabst this past friday afternoon. "The Porsche has a fresh engine, fresh gearbox, a new AIM MyChron data system, a complete race prep, and alignment.. The Swift has been through a minor rebuild with much needed repairs and replacements of rod ends, bearings, lots of hardware, fasteners, and of course race prep and alignment ". Pabst also mentioned the first SCCA National will be at Blackhawk Farms Raceway on April 30-May1, 2005.
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