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JA MotorSports to make special July 4th race with the FSCRA @ South Sound Speedway

7/3/09

    The JA MotorSports will be heading over to the west side of the state for the July 4th race for the FSCRA. The fire cracker dual 30's will be held at South Sound Speedway in Tenino, WA. JA MotorSports would like to extend a special thanks to driver Travis Allen's mom Cheryl Allen for sponsoring this weekends race. The team is using this weekend as a test and tune for the Sept Pro 4 Alliance championship night race. "Im really excited for the chance to go race against some of the north west best drivers, the FSCRA is a great club and a good group of races this weekend im sure we will put on a get show."

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JA MotorSports claims 2nd top 10 in NW Pro 4 Alliance

6/21/09

    JA MotorSports brings home 7th place in the Yakima. The team was looking forward to the First Day of Summer 60 the second race with the NW Pro 4 alliance. The night started out with a little bad racing luck with the team loosing a rear axle seal during the 1st hot lap session. With a little elbow grease from team mechanics Jake Kleweno and Jenna Savall, some advice for Kevin McKeehan and a seal from John Jackson, the team was back out for the last hot lap session and ready to do battle with the finest drivers in the Northwest.

    With a slower than expected qualifying lap put the team in the last qualified spot in for the main at 20th but the team still felt confident in the race set up and took the green flag with high expectations. Keeping the nose clean driver Travis Allen was able to get around Kurt Madsen and Rob Powers with in the last 5 laps to bring home a seventh place finish.

    The teams next race will be Saturday July 11th at Spokane County Raceway for a warm up race to the July 18th NW Pro 4 Alliance race.

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JA MotorSports in route to Yakima to do battle with the best of the North West

6/20/2009

    JA MotorSports is on there way to Yakima Valley Speedway for the 2nd race in the summer of excitement 2 NW Pro 4 Alliance 2009 series. Coming off a strong finish in Wenatchee the team looks to continue their hot streak today. "We as a team tend to run really well on big track, so I can just tell you there was kind of a buzz going around our shop as we prepared for today's race." Team driver Travis Allen stated.

    Around exciting thing that will be going on today in Yakima is that the race will be covered with near live coverage on the series web site. Visit www.nwpro4alliance.com for more details.

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JA MotorSports claims trophy dash, comes up little short in the main

6/14/2009

    JA MotorSports gets first trophy dash win of the 2009 season, by holding off a hard charging John Jackson and Kameron McKeehan. The team qualified third just behind the 41 car of Kameron McKeehan and fast time setter John Jackson who ran a 14.135 for his fast lap.

    Despite only having four cars show up for the third race of the 2009 North West Late Model 4's season, three of the teams are top 10 teams in the North West so the fans were still in for a great show. Starting front row outside when the green flag dropped the team jumped out to a quick lead and held on to the lead for the majority of the race until the 20 car of John Jackson got into driver Travis Allen coming out of turn four with only 6 laps to go. The team was not able to rebound from the spin and ended up finishing 3rd in the main.

    The next race for the JA MotorSports team will be next weekend 6/20 in Yakima WA for race #2 in the NW Pro 4 alliance series. Coming off a great finish in the first race of the series the team looks to continue there success in Yakima next weekend. "We tend to run really well on 1/2 mile tracks so I cant wait to get to Yakima and continue our good run with the Alliance." Driver Travis Allen states

For more information visit www.NWPro4Alliance.com or www.YakimaSpeedway.us

JA MotorSports takes to the track Sat at State Line Speedway

6/13/2009

JA MotorSports takes to the track tonight at Stateline Speedway for the third race of the North West Late Model 4s season. The ASA North West tour is also on tonight's show so it is going to be one not to miss. Racing starts at 6:00

Tickets - $25 Adults | $23 Active Military/Student/Senior - $5Junior 6 to 11 | Kids Under 6 Free!

For more information visit www.raceidaho.com
 

Despite morning problems team takes a 2nd place finish at State Line Speedway

The woes continued for the JA MotorSports team Saturday morning with the car on the trailer ready to go. Team mechanic Jim Potts went to double check the timing when the starter exploded sending derbies into the bell housing off the transmission. The team had to unload the car get it on jack stands and pull the tyranny. Team engine builder Andy Campbell rushed to the shop to make sure every thing else was ok. After a good once over the team headed to the track.

Fighting a tight in the center of the corner problem JA MotorSports was able to have second quick time to Kameron McKeehan in the 3K racing machine how timed in at a 14.030. Starting second row inside the proved to be a difficult starting spot with only four lap in the trophy dash finishing third with Tyler Bailey out of Meridian ID bringing home the win.

In the 15 lap main event it was a battle of three cars for the win between Kameron McKeehan , Tyler Bailey and JA MotorSports driver Travis Allen. With Kameron jumping out to an early lead left a great battle for second between Tyler Bailey and Travis Allen with Allen getting the upper hand on the last lap making it three wide coming out of turn two to claim the second position. Dan Bidwell fought handling issues all night rounded off the field.

JA MotorSports will be back at the track in three week at State Line Speedway with the North West Late Model 4's.

JA MotorSports ready to do battle at State Line Speedway tonight 5/23/2009

5/23/2009

    The motor is all put back together and the JA MotorSports team is ready to take to the track tonight for the second race for the NW Late Model 4's. After a low car count last week at Spokane County Raceway the series is looking for a strong come back this weekend as both the 80 car of JA MotorSports and the 41 3K racing machine will be back with the series. The 83 smoke free car out of meridian Id will also join the the club, so hopefully the cars will turn out and we can put on a great race for the fans tonight.

Gates open at 5:00 pm,  time trials at 6:00pm, racing at 7:00pm.

$10 for adults, Kids under 6 FREE for more information visit www.raceidaho.com or call 208-773-5019

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Motor woes force JA MotorSports to miss first Late Model 4 race in 4 years.

5/16/2009

    Last night during testing at Spokane County Raceway the JA MotorSports 80 team had a keeper fall of the motor eventually leading to a damaged cam and a bent valve. Team Engine builder Andy Campbell did his best to get the team on the track for tonight's race, but too many variables that could have lead to worsening the condition of the motor forced the team to make the decision to not risk it and there by forgoing the race. "This is a super bummer, we were running really strong. I have to say thanks to Kameron McKeehan for all his help this week getting the car dialed in for SCR. Its racing what are you going to do just have to get it ready for State Line next week."  stated driver Travis Allen. The team plans on being ready for the Northwest Late Model 4's race next Saturday night 5/23/2009 at State Line Speedway. For more information on that race visit www.raceidaho.com.

JA MotorSports excited to be racing back at Spokane County Raceway

5/15/09

JA MotorSports in there 10th season as a team is excited to return to the track that help started it all, Spokane County Raceway. The teams roots were forged here as Gary Allen Won two Titles and still has the current track record for the Fever Fours. This Saturday its the next generation of Allen racers to stack there claim at the famed track. As current team driver Travis Allen will due battle with some of the North West Finest drivers at the season opener for the North West Late Model 4's. Gates open at 5:00 pm admission is $12 for Adults, Kids 6-14 $5, 5 and Under Free. Military discount of $2 off adult ticket.

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JA MotorSports testing at SCR

JA MotorSports Brings in a 6th place finish at the NW Pro 4 Alliance Season opener at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval.

5/3/2009

    JA MotorSports kicks off there 10th Anniversary with a bang Saturday night May 2nd. The team was able to bring their 02 Pontiac Grand Prix home in 6th place at the Wenatchee Valley Super Oval 75 NW Pro 4 Alliance season opener. 27 cars took the green flag for what was sure to be a exciting race. Driver Travis Allen started back in 19th place when it all got under way and from when that flag waived started his charged towards the front of the field. Allen was able to pick off cars one by one as he broke the top 10 with about 35 laps to go. From there a couple cautions slowed the pace of the race down but still able to pick off 4 more cars to finish the night in 6th place. "I just have to thank everyone that made to the trip, with out them I couldn't be doing this, My dad Gary Allen, My grandpa Charlie Allen, My girlfriend Jenna Savall, and my cousin Jake Kleweno. Also a thanks has to go out to the driver of the 3K racing #41 car Kameron McKeehan for helping us dial in the car after qualifying. I look forward to being back at a 1/2 mile track in two weeks going to be a blast." Stated driver Travis Allen

    JA MotorSports takes to the track again in two weeks as the boys load up for the NW Late Model 4's Season Opener at Spokane County Raceway. For more information visit the tracks website for ticket prices and times. www.SpokaneCountyRaceWay.com

Kids get your very own Autographed Hero Card from JA MotorSports driver Travis Allen.

 First get permission from your parents, second just send an email to TAllen@JAMotorSports.com , include your name and mailing address. OR Even better yet come check out the car and the team in person at any of there races this season click on the schedule link to see when the team will be a track near you.

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