Will Kimmel Racing News

Will was down in Daytona helping Frank and the #44 Kimmel Racing ARCA team, where they got a 5th place finish in the Daytona ARCA 200 on Saturday, February 9th. Will and his team are working to finalize a schedule for the 2008 racing season, which will include select ASA and CRA races. At this time, WKR is looking to secure addtional sponsorship for the 2008 season, which will include races in the Southern Indiana area and beyond. Pam, Will's mother was a guest on Kentuckiana Motorsports today on WBKI, the CW Louisville with Craig Hoffman and Scott Douglas. The program will air again this Saturday, February 16th at 12pm on Insight Channel 7.

Good luck to Frank, who will be participating in a local "Dancing with the Stars" competition for charity on Tuesday, September 11th.

From www.arcaracing.com: "Kimmel's Dancing With The StarsIn a format similar to "Dancing With The Stars", Frank Kimmel will be competing in a dance contest Tuesday night at Huber's restaurant in Starlight, Indiana. Kimmel, who will be dancing the Tango with his dance instructor, has been practicing for the big night. The event, designed to raise money for charity, is orchestrated by Ann Bennett, who can be reached at (812) 989-6244. Huber's restaurant is located at 19816 Huber Rd. in Starlight, Indiana 19816.

We just got car back from Port City with new 2008 Ford Fusion body, pictures on the main page. We are currently planning on select ASA and CRA races for 2008. The team is ready to get the car prepared for the 2008 season. The Kimmel family has been very busy with the preparation and set up of the new shop for Kimmel Racing in Clarksville, Indiana. Bill and Frank along with Eric, Frank II and Will are getting the Dodges prepared for Daytona along with organizing the new shop. Once we have our schedule finalized for this season, we will post it.

Will has been busy helping with the Kimmel Racing ARCA team preparing for the Daytona test this past weekend. They will be back Monday and will be getting things ready for the new race shop in the upcoming week. Will Kimmel Racing would like to wish all his crew and fans a Merry Christmas!

We are a bit behind on getting any news out on the website due to the condition that Will's grandmother, Mable Kimmel is currently in.

The Salem Speedway banquet was held on Nov.10th and we all had a great time. Pictures to be posted soon as Will has recieved a very large trophy to add to his collection. Special thanks for all those that attended the banquet with the Kimmel family.

At this time, we ask for all your thought and prayers for Mabel at this time.

Day 2 in Nashville ended with Will qualifying 25th, therefore earning a starting spot in the All American 400 tomorrow. Details were posted throughout the day under "Live Race Updates". Pictures from today have been posted in Will's photo gallery. We will post live updates during the race tomorrow afternoon.

Will is going to attempt to qualify for the All American 400 at Nashville Speedway tomorrow afternoon in Nashville, TN. Will and the 44 team were able to practice Friday evening. Will was 7th fastest in the final practice session. Pictures have been posted in the gallery. There will be an open practice on Saturday morning prior to qualifying scheduled at 3:45pm. Updates and pictures will be made available as often as possible. Race is scheduled for Sunday at 2:30.