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COYNE MOTORSORTS AND PRO COMP SUSPENSION STAND ON THE PODIUM AT
CRANDON INTERNATIONAL OFF-ROAD RACEWAY.
Coyne Motorsports descended upon the quiet farming town of Crandon,
Wisconsin for Rounds 3 and 4 of the Championship Off Road Racing Series
(C.O.R.R.) held June 24th - 25th 2006. This was the opening round of
C.O.R.R. racing at this world famous venue. Crandon is known as the
"World Capitol For Off Road Racing" and its expansive track is situated
between rolling green hills, thick forest and features natural terrain as
well as huge man made jumps.
This event would mark Coyne Motorsports first time to the famed track.
"We were really excited to race here," said Marty. "This track is
considered by many as the premier facility on the C.O.R.R. circuit".
C.O.R.R Round 3: Saturday
PRO COMP SUSPENSION Pro-2
With having no pre-race test time and only 3 laps of scheduled practice,
Travis' goal was to go out and learn the fast lines. "With our extremely
limited practice, I was still learning how to get around the track," said
Travis. "We are out here going up against the world's best off road racers
that have hundreds of previous laps on this track". As the green flag waved,
The Pro Comp
Pro-2 blasted off the line and mixed it up the series veterans and Travis
was learning the fast lines. When the checkered flag was waved, the Pro Comp
Pro-2 crossed the line in 7th place.
Pro Comp Suspension Pro-4
Marty and the Pro Comp Pro-4 blasted off the line into the famous Crandon
100 mph first turn and was poised to battle with the series best. "As was Travis,
I was just going out there learning the lines on this track". "Having limited
practice time is definitely as disadvantage for us" said Marty. Just as Marty
was moving up through the field he was sidelined with a broken front spindle
bolt that resulted in the Pro Comp Pro-4 receiving a 9th place finish.
C.O.R.R. Round 4: Sunday
Pro Comp Suspension Pro-2
After a top 10 finish, and the chance to get some additional seat
time at the track, Travis came into Round 4 with confidence. "This track
is awesome, I learned a lot during Saturdays race and I am ready to step
it up". When the green flag dropped, it was apparent that Travis found
his confidence at this track as he got the hole-shot in the Pro Comp
Pro-2 and was the first truck into the infamous first turn. "These
BFGoodrich Tires are second to none, they had us hooked up all weekend
long" Travis lead the first lap and a half before being overtaken by 6-Time
C.O.R.R. champion Scott Taylor. The next 10 laps were some of the best
racing the fans saw all weekend as Pro Comp's Travis Coyne and Monster
Energy's Jerry Whelchel were nose to tail battling it out all the way to
the finish line. When the checkers flew Travis brought the Pro Comp Pro-2
across in second place. "WOW, standing here on the podium with two of the
series best drivers our very first weekend here at Crandon is amazing,"
said Travis. "First and foremost I have to thank my dad Marty for allowing
me this amazing opportunity to live my dreams" "This year we have put
together a first class program with the support of Pro Comp Suspension,
BFGoodrich Tires, KMC Wheels, and Monster Energy". " Also a big thanks
to my team for prepping one of the best trucks out there".
Pro Comp Suspension Pro-4
The Coyne Motorsports crew worked late into the night repairing the
Pro Comp Pro-4. Morning rains cancelled the scheduled morning practices
and meant that Marty would not benefit from any additional track time.
"Unfortunately we were sidelined early in the race with a mechanical
failure and with no practice I am still learning this track" said Marty.
At the drop of the green flag Marty was once again at the front of the
pack battling with the series veterans. After 12 laps of door-to-door
racing action Marty brought the Pro Comp Pro-4 across the finish line in
7th position.
Look for the Pro Comp Pro-2 and Pro-4 to be charging hard at C.O.R.R.
Rounds 5 and 6 to be held in Bark River, Michigan on July 8-9 2006.
This event will be nationally broadcast on the Speed Channel. Check
your local listings for airdates.
Coyne Motorsports would like to thank their sponsors:
Pro Comp Suspension, BFGoodrich Tires, KMC Wheels, Monster Energy,
Sunoco Racing Fuel, 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers, Imperial Valley Cycle Center,
Beaumont Motorcycles, MasterCraft Seats, Sign Pros, UNI Air Filters, Hella,
Optima Batteries, Mechanix Wear.
For more information please visit us at:
www.coynemotorsports.com
www.procompmotorsports.com
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