September 8th, 2009 Performance Auto Works,LLC would like to congratulate several of its customers on their winning efforts.
Greg Gunter: clinched the championship in the four cylinder class at Potomac Speedway in Budds Creek, Maryland. Potomac Speedway is a 3/8 mile dirt oval known in the dirt racing community as the "Home of the high banks". Greg is a long time customer of Performance Auto Works,LLC. Greg's motor was built by Performance Auto Works and the car is maintained by us. Great job Greg!!
Ken Zalner: has won the Spec Miata points championship in the Washington DC Region of the Sports Car Club of America's Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series (MARRS). Spec Miata is one of the most popular amatuer road racing classes in America. Spec Miata is a "spec" class meaning that all the cars in the class are Mazda Miatas prepared to the same ruleset. The racing in the class is hotly contested and very close. Ken Zalner, of Fallston, Maryland drives the Performance Auto Works,LLC owned and prepared Mazda Miata. "Ken did a fine job this year, showing up to each race weekend with his game face on ready to win." states Performance Auto Works,LLC principal Rich Gwizdale.
Brian Zalner: Following Ken Zalner in the Spec Miata points championship chase is Brian Zalner, Ken's older brother. Brian, also from Fallston, Maryland, wrapped up second place in the Washington DC Region of the Sports Car Club of America's Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series (MARRS). Brian or "Big Z" as he is known here at the shop, had a dream season as well. "Big Z" won two hard fought races and never finished outside the top six all year. "Brian was the perfect support and perfect teammate for Ken this year." states Bill Ring, from Performance Auto Works,LLC. Brian's effort and enthusiasm for the achieving of the goal this year was an inspiration to everyone on the team. Congratulations and a huge thank you to Brian.
Scott Brunk: has won the Showroom Spec Miata points championship in the Washington DC Region of the Sports Car Club of America's Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series (MARRS). Showroom Spec Miata is one of the most popular amatuer road racing classes in the Washington DC Region. Showroom Spec Miata is a "sealed engine spec" class that allows very minimal preparation of the Mazda Miata race car. The racing is fierce, with both egos and reputations at stake. Scott, from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia drove his Showroom Spec Miata powered by a Performance Auto Works,LLC built powerplant. Scott triumphed in the points series over forty other talented drivers, some of whom are past champions themselves.
Brian "Rowdy" Price: Brian clinched the points series in the Improved Touring A class of the Washington DC Region of the Sports Car Club of America's Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series (MARRS). Improved Touring A is multi-marque class that features front wheel and rear wheel drive cars made by many different manufacturers. "Rowdy" runs a Performance Auto Works,LLC built power plant in his Mazda Miata.