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May 25, 2011
Evan York Makes Strong Debut At Inaugural US Legends Modified Race
Evan York, of YORK Motorsport, made a sensational dirt track debut at East Lincoln Speedway’s inaugural race event for the brand new US Legends Modified dirt racing car.
Evan York in the #3, GoEnzo.com USLM, 24 May 2011. Photo credit: Mike Laheta. Used with permission.
After a very strong second-place finish in his Heat race, Evan showed remarkable poise and driving skill during the Main race. Running as high as second place and challenging for the lead at times, Evan crossed under the checkered flag in third position during a very tightly contested race.
Speaking directly after the race, Evan said,
“That was a lot of fun. I had some awesome battles. That was some of the best racing I've had in a long time. I can't thank Garth Stein and Enzo enough for supporting Dad and I to run the inaugural race in the U.S. Legends Modified dirt cars at East Lincoln Speedway.“
Shawn Parker, team owner of the Dirt Track Racing School race team said:
“It was great working with Kevin and Evan York of YORK Motorsport for the the inaugural US Legends Dirt Modified race. They both transitioned really well from sports car, endurance road racing and go-karting to the dirt track. Our entire Dirt Track Racing School team was very impressed. Evan especially stood out with his car control skills and race craft. If Evan decides to run more dirt races, I expect that he will be contending for wins whenever he hits the track.”
YORK Motorsport are currently working on plans that will see Evan compete in the next round of the US Legends Modified race series at East Lincoln Speedway on 4 June 2011.
Evan & Kevin York seen here during USLM pre-race drivers' meeeting, 24 May 2011. Photo credit: Mike Laheta. Used with permission.
YORK Motorsport is an entity for father and son - Kevin and Evan York - to express their race driving creativity. "A track, our canvas. A car, our brush." See: yorkmotorsport.com , evan-york.com
Kevin York of YORK Motorsport has raced professionally most recently in the Grand Am Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge and has been a motorsport competitor and coach for over two decades. As a driver, he has competed, and won, in various forms of motorsport. As a coach, he has worked with podium finishers, rookie-of-the-year winners, recreational high-performance drivers and many more seeking to have a repeatable, high level of driving performance. Licensed by or affiliated with many worldwide motorsport sanctioning bodies, Kevin is familiar with many aspects of the motorsport and performance-driving industry. For more detail, see www.yorkmotorsport.com
Evan York of YORK Motorsport is a young, professional athlete destined for the highest levels of motorsport. Graduating from high school in the Spring of 2011 as a member of the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society and with excellent class ranking, Evan will subsequently attend the University of North Carolina – Charlotte and major in Mechanical Engineering at the school’s William States Lee College of Engineering. Since first driving a racing go kart at the age of seven, Evan has endeavored to race something as often as possible. As he continues his exciting journey, you can follow along at www.evan-york.com. Garth Stein is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN (Harper, 2008). Now published in 30 languages, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN was the No. 1 BookSense selection for June 2008, the Starbucks spring/summer 2008 book selection, and has been on the IndieBound bestseller list since its publication. THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN is now available in a junior reader format so younger book lovers can love and learn from Enzo alongside their parents. See http://racingintherain.garthstein.com/
Shawn Parker is the President of the Dirt Track Racing School and Parker Racing Team. A former driver himself, Parker opened the school in March 2008 at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, NC. The Dirt Track Racing School with Parker Racing Team will be providing YORK Motorsport race-ready US Legends Modified racecars at East Lincoln Speedway for INEX sanctioned races. For more information about the school and team, call 704-728-2969 or see www.DriveOnDirt.com.
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May 18, 2011
YORK MOTORSPORT BRING ENZO OF ‘RACING IN THE RAIN’ TO THE DIRT TRACK
GoEnzo.com to be seen on Yorks’ US Legends Modified racecars during inaugural event.
“That which you manifest is before you.” - Enzo the dog
When Kevin and Evan York debut in a new racecar – the US Legends Modified - on a new track, and in a new type of racing for them, they’ll have a unique marketing partner at their side.
That partner will be old friend, Enzo the dog from author Garth Stein’s New York Times bestseller, “The Art of Racing in the Rain”.
While Enzo - the lovable mutt who longs to race cars and learn lots about life from his owner, Denny - continues to tell his story to a mostly adult audience, he now is sharing his tale with younger readers too.
Recently released, “Racing In The Rain: My Life As A Dog”, is now available in an edition for junior readers.
Perennial sports car, endurance road racer Kevin (dad) and kart racing ace (and up-and-coming road racer in his own right), Evan (son) will take to a very different type of motorsport in an effort to expand their variety of experience – and have FUN!
On Tuesday, 24 May 2011, Kevin and Evan will both compete in the inaugural race for the US Legends Modifieds at East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, North Carolina.
The new U. S. Legends Modified dirt car, developed by Ray Evernham in conjunction with SMI and U.S. Legend Cars International, is designed for power, performance, and affordability. Evernham has overseen the design, fabrication and testing of the new chassis, engine and body style for the car. The cars are being manufactured at the U.S. Legend Cars International factory in Harrisburg, NC and sold through the current dealer network. The series will initially run at East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, NC, which is owned by Evernham, and then expand to other top dirt tracks around the country.
“Evan and I have both tested the new US Legends Modified car a few times now,” noted Kevin. “We are very pleased to announce not only our partnership with Garth’s new adaptation of his great book, but that we’ll be driving cars prepared by Shawn Parker’s The Dirt Track School racing team. While many things are new to both Evan and I in this type of racing, we are intent on showing Enzo off to a new audience and have big fun while we do it!”
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Kevin York of YORK Motorsport has raced professionally most recently in the Grand Am Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge and has been a motorsport competitor and coach for over two decades. As a driver, he has competed, and won, in various forms of motorsport. As a coach, he has worked with podium finishers, rookie-of-the-year winners, recreational high-performance drivers and many more seeking to have a repeatable, high level of driving performance. Licensed by or affiliated with many worldwide motorsport sanctioning bodies, Kevin is familiar with many aspects of the motorsport and performance-driving industry. For more detail, see www.yorkmotorsport.com
Evan York of YORK Motorsport is a young, professional athlete destined for the highest levels of motorsport. Graduating from high school in the Spring of 2011 as a member of the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society and with excellent class ranking, Evan will subsequently attend the University of North Carolina – Charlotte and major in Mechanical Engineering at the school’s William States Lee College of Engineering. Since first driving a racing go kart at the age of seven, Evan has endeavored to race something as often as possible. As he continues his exciting journey, you can follow along at www.evan-york.com.
Garth Stein is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN (Harper, 2008). Now published in 30 languages, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN was the No. 1 BookSense selection for June 2008, the Starbucks spring/summer 2008 book selection, and has been on the IndieBound bestseller list since its publication. THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN is now available in a junior reader format so younger book lovers can love and learn from Enzo alongside their parents. See http://racingintherain.garthstein.com/
Shawn Parker is the President of the Dirt Track Racing School and Parker Racing Team. A former driver himself, Parker opened the school in March 2008 at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, NC. The Dirt Track Racing School with Parker Racing Team will be providing YORK Motorsport race-ready US Legends Modified racecars at East Lincoln Speedway for INEX sanctioned races. For more information about the school and team, call 704-728-2969 or see www.DriveOnDirt.com.
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