Lafferty Motorsports’ Matt Poole looking forward to ‘08

Matt Poole is looking forward to a winter not filled with snow, but instead filled with testing and improving his skills behind the wheel of Lafferty Motorsports race cars in preparation for the 2008 racing season. Matt drove to a 12th place finish driving the Lafferty Motorsports Street Stock Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the Street Stock Division, in his very first race on Saturday, July 21st, 2007.

The race took place at one of racing’s most famous short tracks, Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory, NC.  Lafferty Motorsports fields an entry in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the ARCA Remax Series, as well as Late Models and Street Stocks. Lafferty Motorsports is a subsidiary of Lafferty Engine Creations, a nationally recognized leader in combustion technology. LEC is known for being one of the best engine building companies in NASCAR.

Lafferty Motorsports, through the guidance of Chris Lafferty and his crew, is giving Matt Poole his introduction into racing through their Driver Development program. Matt Poole is “living his dream” of being a race car driver, with a unique approach to the opportunity. Matt is honoring the memory of loved ones lost. His mother, Peggy Poole passed away from a sudden heart attack in January, 2003.

More recently, in May of 2005, one of his dearest friends, Tonya Schultz, was brutally murdered by her husband, who killed her in front of their two young children. After enduring these tragedies in his life, Matt began to actively pursue his dream of racing. He has dedicated any potential race winnings to be donated to the American Heart Association in his mother’s memory, and to the Victory Junction Gang Camp in Tonya’s memory. The donations will be made on behalf of Matt, and his car owner Chris Lafferty, and potential sponsors. Matt donated his winnings from his first race to the Victory Junction Gang Camp in Randleman, NC.

“Lafferty Motorsports is proud to be a part of Matt accomplishing his dream of racing”, said Chris Lafferty. “Matt worked very hard to get to that first race, he made numerous trips from Maryland to North Carolina for testing, and he learned a great deal. It was his goal to donate his winnings to charity, and it’s great to see it happen. He has done a great job driving my race cars. His story is quite unique, and I’m proud to have him as one of my development drivers. I want to see him progress even more. We are actively seeking sponsorship for 2008 so that Matt can take his racing to the next level. He has proven his drive and determination, and I believe he can proudly promote a sponsor.”

“I lost two of my very best friends suddenly and tragically” said Matt Poole. “I set out in pursuit of my racing dream to honor their memories, and it gave me a great feeling to be able to do something to help others. Tonya’s kids were the most important thing in the world to her, and helping the kids at the Victory Junction Gang Camp was the best way I knew of to honor her memory. All I want to do is race, it’s all I ever wanted to do. Every race I run is dedicated to Mom and Tonya, and somewhere up there I know they are smiling. If we can bring sponsors and marketing partners on board, I look forward to doing this many more times.”

Potential sponsors are cordially invited to visit Matt Poole’s website, www.crossbowmotorsports.com, or contact Matt Poole at (410) 251 – 2877. You may also visit the Lafferty Motorsports website, www.laffertymotorsports.com or call  (704) 795 – 5375 for more information on how your company can go to Victory Lane with Matt Poole.