Rockin' Rodney Runnin' in Top 3

World Series of Asphalt, New Smyrna Fl. Rodney Brooks had a great speedweeks in his lucky number 7 IMCA modified. He started the series off running in 2nd spot. With 3 laps to go he got a flat tire and lost 5 positions to finish 8th. The next four nights of racing produced a 2nd, two 3rd's, and a 5th place. After five nights the team was 3rd in the division points. The last race was a 50 lap feature. Everybody was confident of a good finish. A mechanical failure (right front hub broke) on lap 10 was cause for a 25th place finish. The lucky 7 team ended up 4th in the overall points.   

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Rodney Brooks racing at Speedweeks

Concord, N.C.- Rockin’ Rodney Brooks is preparing his car to compete at the 43rd annual World Series of Asphalt Racing. New Smyrna Speedway is the host of nine straight nights of racing starting February 6, 2009 and leading up to the Daytona 500. Short track racers from all over the Eastern U.S. and Canada migrate south for the annual Speedweeks Event in Florida.  

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Severe Weather Delays Race

On Saturday August 2, 2008 Pit Boss Motorsports and driver Rodney Brooks prepare for Southern Sizzler 125. Temperatures around 100 degrees in the area and approximately 150 degrees on the track the team worked hard to make sure that the car ran smoothly for their driver to prevent overheating, as that was a problem at a past race when temperatures at the track were the same. During practice the car was on the pace, but struggled with brake bias due to too much rear break. That being a major issue at Dillion Motorspeedway because of the tight turn radiuses. During qualifying sprits were lifted when driver Rodney Brooks turn the fastest lap of the day and qualifying in at 15.   

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