Derek Ramstrom at his first PASS South race

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Derek Ramstrom at his first PASS South Race - 6-10-2006

Florence Motor Speedway - Florence, SC
"The South Carolina Clash 150"

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6/10/2006 – Florence Motor Speedway, Florence, SC) On Friday afternoon, with a forecast of another rainy weekend in New England, the Ramstrom Racing Team set out for the PASS South Carolina Clash. However, the long distance traveled to make the event did not translate into a long run in the race. Early in the race, Derek Ramstrom got gathered up in a restart mishap, and his damaged car was unable to get back into the event.

The decision to travel south was made late in the week, and there was not time to make changes to the car. But running a “crate” motor against cars with a lot more horsepower was not the huge disadvantage it might at first seem to be. On the 4/10 mile track it was not possible to use all of that horsepower help all the time. Derek could get out the corners smoother and quicker. Also, permitted chassis changes could be made in time. Despite the advantage held by the regular PASS South teams, Derek was able to pass a couple of cars during the 12-lap heat race.

Derek Ramstrom participated in the pre-race fan appreciation session. The fourteen-year-old driver from the North was well received by the crowd.

Despite the bad luck in the race, the team and driver felt the trip south was worthwhile. Meeting the PASS South Teams, and observing how the southern teams go about their business was a valuable experience.

(Derek stands 3rd in points in his "home series," the North Division of the PASS Outlaw Late Models Series as of 6/18/06 after three events.)

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