Ruppel Continues Strong Season – On Podium Both Nights!
Chetek, WI (July 28, 2008) - Eric Ruppel headed to the Winnebago
County Fairgrounds looking to gain valuable points, as the chase for
the WSORR Stock Truck Championship heads into the second half of the
season. After back to back podium finishes in Bark River, the #837
PHILS INC.com Art Carr Transmission BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 moved
into second place, in the season long championship.
The .66 mile long track in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin city limits was a
combination of high speed jumps, banked corners, and two rhythm
sections. The track was short in length, but had plenty of places for
passing, making it a favorite for drivers and spectators.
Friday Night - Round VII
The start had Eric starting near the back of the pack, due to WSORR
officials inverting the top eight point leaders. With all the trucks
in front of him, Eric knew it would be crucial to stay clear of any
mayhem, heading into the first corner.
The start saw Eric stay out of the first corner wreck, which saw the
leader roll over, heading out of the first turn. After the first lap,
the #837 Art Carr Ford was running in tenth place. After two laps,
Rupe was up to sixth place.
Then with four laps to go, the top six truck were running, literally
on top of each other, when Eric made a great move, as he went through
the infield turn and into the second rhythm section. By the time, the
PHILSINC.com Ford charged down the front straightaway, only Scott
Beauchamp was in front of Eric. During the final three laps Eric held
off hard charging Mitch Dorr, for the second spot on the podium.
“The competition in this class in really tough,” remarked Eric Ruppel.
“I didn’t think we get that chance to get on the podium, but I had
Kramer on the radio, helping me pick my spots for passing. Kramer and
Ewert really gave me a great truck tonight. The BFGoodrich tires
worked great all night, the Art Carr transmission never missed a beat,
and the Centric Brakes from Phil’s Inc. left us go deep into the
corners. I can’t wait for tomorrow night.”
Saturday Night - Round VIII
The start saw Eric spin, going into the first turn. This put him last,
heading into the infield section of the track. “Rupe” stayed focused,
as he gathered up the PHILSINC.com Art Transmission BFGoodrich Tires
Ford F-150. Gradually, Eric was making up ground on the front runners.
Then with five laps to go, Eric made the pass around #833 Byng, to
finish on the podium, in third place.
“Boy after I spun, I thought it was over,” commented Eric Ruppel. “My
spotter kept me focused on the guy in front of me and kept me going.
My crew, I can’t say enough about, Kramer, Ewert, and Scott, They give
a truck that’s capable of running upfront every time. A special thanks
goes to my wife Deanne, without her support I wouldn’t be out here. We
are still learning with this truck and think we can get a little more
out of it, as well.”
Eric Ruppel is currently in second place in the 2008 WSORR SRT Stock
Truck Championship standings.
The next race for Eric Ruppel is the Island Casino/Boss Snow Off-Road
Challenge II, August 9-10 in Bark River, Michigan.
Ruppel Motorsports thanks all his supporters, including:
Art Carr Transmission,
Chetek Off-Road,
Phil’s Inc. – Auto Parts Warehouse,
BFGoodrich Tires,
Beards Super Seats,
Halama Synthetics – AMSOIL,
Optima Batteries, KC Hilites, True Flow Air Filters, Fox Shox, Trail
Ready Beadlocks, R & R Crane Services, Ringers Gloves, MSD Ignition,
Team Tech Motorsports, and Summit Racing.
Eric Ruppel still has sponsorship opportunities available for the 2008
World Series of Off-Road Racing. For more information, email:
rupe@chibardun.net
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Ruppel Podiums Twice at Bark River – Moves into Second Place in
Championship Standings
Chetek, WI (July 16, 2008) – Ruppel Motorsports needed to put
together two strong finishes to get into serious contention for
the 2008 WSORR Super Truck Championship title. Eric Ruppel did
not disappoint his large following of fans, as he enjoyed podium
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Ruppel Goes Wire-to-Wire Winning Round Three at the Brush Run
Chetek, WI (June 25, 2008) – After struggling with electrical
woes the opening weekend in Wheatland, Eric Ruppel and his #837
PHILSINC.COM Art Carr Transmission Beard Super Seat BFGoodrich Tire
Ford F-150 came back strong at the Forest County Potawatomi Brush
Run in Crandon, Wisconsin. Eric Ruppel has a solid history of podium
finishes at the iconic track in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. -
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Ruppel Finds Podium in Round Two
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June 5,
2008 (Chetek, WI) - The highly competitive WSORR Stock Truck
division came to “The Diamond in the Dirt” in large numbers to begin
the quest for the 2008 Championship. Eric Ruppel driving his #837
PHILSINC.COM Art Carr Transmission A & J Landscaping Beard Super
Seat BFGoodrich Tire Ford F-150, would like to see his name engraved
on that championship plaque when the season ends Labor Day weekend
in Crandon. -
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Ruppel Readies for Run at Championship
Chetek, WI ( May 7, 2008) – Eric Ruppel, driving his #837
PHILSINC.COM Art Carr Transmission BFGoodrich Tires Fords F-150, has
his sights set on the 2008 World Series of Off-Road Racing Stock
Truck Championship. In 2007, Ruppel won three races and finished the
overall season in third place. -
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-Mike Reusche, marketing – MT Graphics.
mike@mt-graphics.com
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