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Hafertepe Jr. Wraps Up Winter Heat

Hafertepe Jr. Wraps Up Winter Heat...

1/13/2015
Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 13, 2015) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. saved his best for last during the inaugural Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. Hafertepe Jr. capped the five-race, nine-day event at Cocopah Speedway last Saturday by scoring his first top five of 2015. “We had some mechanical issues and some self-inflicted problems during the event, but that was part of the reason why we wanted to head over to Cocopah,” he said. “We wanted to get the early...more
Hafertepe Jr. Fighting Luck Throug

Hafertepe Jr. Fighting Luck Throug...

1/7/2015
(Photo by http://www.OpenWheelPhotos.com) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Jan. 7, 2015) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. is entering the final weekend of the inaugural Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown searching for some luck. Hafertepe Jr. has been derailed in each of the first three nights of the five-race event, which wraps up this Friday and Saturday at Cocopah Speedway. “Part of the reason for heading out to Arizona this early in the year is to fine-tune everything and...more
Hafertepe Jr. Opening 2015 Season

Hafertepe Jr. Opening 2015 Season...

12/30/2014
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Dec. 30, 2014) – The offseason has been a quick turnaround for Sam Hafertepe Jr. He had approximately a month and a half to wrap up his 2014 campaign and prepare for the 2015 season, which begins this Friday and Saturday at Cocopah Speedway in Somerton, Ariz., for the inaugural Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. “It’s been a lot of work trying to get right back out there,” he said. “It’s kind of...more
Team ILP Drivers Combine to Top 10

Team ILP Drivers Combine to Top 10...

11/27/2014
Inside Line Promotions – SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (Nov. 27, 2014) – Inside Line Promotions wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! There are a lot of things to be thankful for this year, including health, happiness and success. Team ILP drivers enjoyed a triumphant year as they combined to score 114 feature wins. Derek Hagar led the way with a career-best 16 victories, including the first two Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour triumphs of his career. He also earned his first-ever...more
Hafertepe Jr. Showcases Elite Spee

Hafertepe Jr. Showcases Elite Spee...

11/25/2014
(Photo by Fletcher Motorsports) Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Nov. 25, 2014) – Speed was not an issue for Sam Hafertepe Jr. in 2014. “I feel like we had one of the fastest if not the fastest car at most races throughout the year,” he said. “Unfortunately, we didn’t always get the results to back that up. If we had there’d be a lot more wins in the stats and a championship trophy.” Hafertepe Jr. returned to the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour and he was a...more
Hafertepe Jr. Caps Season Fifth in

Hafertepe Jr. Caps Season Fifth in...

11/17/2014
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Nov. 17, 2014) – The 2014 season didn’t end as well as Sam Hafertepe Jr. had hoped. He entered the final weekend within striking distance of his first career Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour championship. Unfortunately, bad pill draws and a lack of good luck were too much to overcome in the southwest. “We had a long shot at the championship, but everything had to go right to put us in contention,” he said....more
Hafertepe Jr. Heading to the Borde

Hafertepe Jr. Heading to the Borde...

11/3/2014
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Nov. 3, 2014) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. is in the thick of a tight points race heading into the final two weeks of the season. Hafertepe Jr. ranks fourth in the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour championship standings – only 53 points out of the lead – with four races remaining, including the Battle at the Border doubleheader this weekend. “We haven’t focused on points this season,” he said. “Our goal has been to...more
Hafertepe Jr., Loyet and Johnson L

Hafertepe Jr., Loyet and Johnson L...

10/20/2014
Inside Line Promotions – SOMERTON, Ariz. (Oct. 20, 2014) – A trio of top-notch drivers vying for the Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour championship will get a prime opportunity to race at Cocopah Speedway before the inaugural Winter Heat Sprint Car Showdown. Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brad Loyet and Jason Johnson are in the thick of the ASCS National Tour points battle, which will wrap up with a November doubleheader at Cocopah Speedway. All three drivers will return to the...more
Hafertepe Jr. Shooting for Winter

Hafertepe Jr. Shooting for Winter...

10/13/2014
(Photo by http://www.OpenWheelPhotos.com) Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Oct. 13, 2014) – There’s a little bit of added energy when Sam Hafertepe Jr. competes in his home state. “It’s always great to be able to race in front of your family and friends,” he said. “I think it builds more pressure because you have that added incentive. That can be a positive thing and it’s something we’re looking forward to this weekend.” Hafertepe Jr. is set to race for the...more
Hafertepe Jr. Racing at Family Tra

Hafertepe Jr. Racing at Family Tra...

10/6/2014
(Photo by DB3 Imaging) Inside Line Promotions – SUNNYVALE, Texas (Oct. 6, 2014) – Sam Hafertepe Jr. will make his season debut at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, Texas, this Saturday. It marks his first race at the high-banked track, which is owned by his family, since 2012. “It’s always special to be able to race at the track my family operates,” he said. “I don’t get the opportunity very often so it’d mean a lot if we could run well and have a great performance this...more
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