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<SPAN class=grey11>by Becky Houston</SPAN>
<P align=left><SPAN id=intelliTxt><SPAN class=text12>COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --
John Schumacher is no stranger to tricked-out cars and trucks. As the owner of
Hummers Gone Wild, Schumacher and his company customize mighty Hummers to meet
all their clients’ needs.
But nothing prepared Schumacher for what he saw
as the World of Outlaws Sprint Series raced at Volusia Speedway Park earlier
this month. Schumacher was in Florida delivering to DIRT MotorSports customized
Hummer H2s that will serve as Official Pace Trucks for World of Outlaws Sprint
Series and World of Outlaws Stacker 2 Late Model Series events in
2005.
When he saw his bright yellow Hummer H2 with its supercharged
engine, 16-inch lift kit, oversized tires and deluxe chrome trim setting the
pace in front of a field consisting of some of the best sprint-car racers in the
world, Schumacher couldn’t help but smile. But it wasn’t until after the H2
pulled into the pits and 26 cars screamed toward the green flag on Volusia’s
half-mile clay oval that Schumacher fully understood how high the level of
racing was in World of Outlaws events.
“I didn’t know what to expect,” he
said. “I didn’t realize how fast and exciting those cars are. That’s the one
thing I never imagined. They are absolutely the most thrilling things I’ve seen
in a long time.
“It’s a very, very exciting series. Those sprint cars are
unbelievable.”
Like many fans, Schumacher was hooked on the World of
Outlaws after only one feature. Now he is making plans to be at as many events
as possible in 2005, and he has people lining up to attend races he can’t
make.
“I’m going to at least 10 to 15 races this year and I’ll have some
of my representatives from Hummers Gone Wild attend others,” Schumacher said.
“Vegas is my next stop. I can’t wait. I love Vegas and I love the speedway
there.”
Even though the handling is superb, racing chassis builders can
relax because there are no plans for an H2 version of a sprint car. Schumacher
believes a roof-mounted wing might distract from the look of the powerful
machine. However, he has no doubt his customized Hummer pace car could circle a
half-mile dirt track at 70 mph or more.
Fans can next see the Hummer H2
Pace Truck at World of Outlaws Sprint Series events Feb. 25 at Thunderbowl
Raceway in Tulare, Calif., and Feb. 26 at Bakersfield Speedway.
About
Hummers Gone Wild
Hummers Gone Wild offers “The Worlds Most Serious
Accessories” for your Hummer H1 or H2 from SMA and other fine companies. SMA’s
billet accessories are by far the finest available in the marketplace. Many of
SMA’s products are GM licensed, giving you added assurance that their products
are intended for the Hummer brand.
Hummers Gone Wild backs all OEM
products against manufacturer defects for LIFE and they stand behind everything
they sell. Contact the folks at Hummers Gone Wild by calling 1-609-689-0714 or
visiting them online at www.hummersgonewild.com.</SPAN></SPAN></P></Table>
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