Heinke-Baldwin Racing Set to Tackle Super DIRT Week

Heinke-Baldwin Racing Set to Tackle Super DIRT Week

Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR

Photos By: Jay Fish & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com

With five Super DIRTcar Series wins this season, the Heinke-Baldwin race team is hungry for their first NAPA Super DIRT Week victory.

The largest Big Block Modified race of the year is less than a week away and the HBR team is locked and loaded for battle.

Phelps turned a few heads last year by capping off a seventh-place finish in the NAPA 200 from his 16th-place starting spot.

“I really never felt like we had a real firm handle on Oswego,” Phelps said. “I think due to really good maintenance, good equipment and partners, we had a car that was able to withstand the abuse and finish. I’m looking forward to getting back there and take a crack at it. We’ve had a good year gaining knowledge on these Teo cars.”

Phelps has visited victory lane three times this season and has his sites set on the $50,000 paycheck.

The closest Phelps ever came to tasting victory at Super DIRT Week came back in 2010 with a runner-up finish.

‘Mad Max’ made a statement last year at Oswego Speedway by picking up the Big Block Modified futures race at the Clay Palace.

“We had speed there last year,” McLaughlin said. “I feel like we have a lot stronger program now than we did a year ago. I think we have a good shot at it.”

Since then, McLaughlin has tremendously improved by picking up his first two Big Block Modified career victories this season.

The young gun is feeling confident with his program and team heading into the big week.

After a top-ten finish from both drivers this past weekend at Fonda Speedway with the Super DIRTcar Series, the team is looking like a force to be reckoned with leading into the biggest week of the year.

Heading to their 23rd different track of the season, Phelps currently sits sixth in the Super DIRTcar Series points while McLaughlin follows close in seventh.

Both drivers combined have collected five wins, 45 top-fives and 76 top-tens this season.

The HBR team will be taking the weekend off to put the final touches on their machines before they head to Oswego Speedway for the 46th Annual NAPA Super DIRT Week Wednesday October 4th – Sunday, October 8th.

HBR QUICK RESULTS

Jimmy Phelps
Saturday, September 23 – Fonda Speedway; Heat: 1 (1); Feature: 9 (9)

Max McLaughlin
Saturday, September 23 – Fonda Speedway; Heat: 3 (3); Feature: 10 (12)

HBR SEASON STATS –

Jimmy Phelps
55 races – 3 wins, 26 top fives, 41 top 10’s

Max McLaughlin
55 races – 2 wins, 19 top fives, 35 top 10’s

UP NEXT –

Wednesday, October 4 – Sunday, October 8 – Oswego Speedway

MEDIA LINKS –

HBR
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hbrmotorsports
Twitter: www.twitter.com/HBR_Racing
Jimmy Phelps
Website: www.jimmyphelps.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyPhelps
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jimmy_phelps
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyphelps

Max McLaughlin
Website: www.maxmclaughlinracing.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MaxMcLaughlinRacing
Twitter: www.twitter.com/MaxMcLaughlin_
Instagram: www.instagram.com/maxmclaughlin_

Dave Blaney
Twitter: www.twitter.com/BuckeyeBullet10
APPAREL –

The HBR team has apparel available for sale at their racecar trailer during events they compete in this season.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS –

JIMMY PHELPS’ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Fragola Performance Systems

For information on Fragola, visit www.fragolaperformancesystems.com.

“We’ve had a really good relationship with Fragola for 10+ years,” noted Phelps. “They’re quality is unmatched and they provide us with great stuff.”

Phelps would also like to thank J&B Installations, Mohawk Northeast, JRI Shocks, Teo Pro Car, Strange Oval, Winters Performance, Bob Bruneau, Simpson Race Products, VP Fuels, Fragola Performance Systems, Jones Racing Products, Wilwood , FK Rod Ends, Cobra Motorhomes, Bert Transmissions, Eibach, Industrial, Tire of CNY, Driven Racing Oil and Arts Radiator for their continued support.

MAX MCLAUGHLIN’S SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Eibach Springs

For information on Eibach Springs, visit www.eibach.com.

“Eibach Springs are a great product,” McLaughlin said. “They’re durable and get the job done.”

McLaughlin would also like to thank Textron Off Road, Mohawk Northeast Inc., Simpson Race Products, Wienerschnitzel, Just Let Me Do It Commercial Services, Eibach Springs, Max Papis Inc., HBR, Bob Bruneau, Nitro Manufacturing, Maxima Racing Oils, Winters Performance Products, Hoosier, Cobra, TEO Pro Car, Pro Bar, Strange Oval, JRI Shocks, Absolute Audio, Fragola Performance Systems, Wilwood, Lincoln Electric, VP Racing Fuel, Jones Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, Bert Transmission, ASI Racewear, Swindell Speed Lab, Walker Performance Filtration Systems, HD Designs, Torie Costa Foundation and Butler Built Seats for their continued support.