"When the lights go on and there's a chance for me to pay back the fans and our sponsors for their great support, then that's what I will always do," said driver Jeremy Slifko. "Without them, I wouldn't have been able to do what I did."

What Jeremy did behind the wheel of Backdraft was nothing short of spectacular. After a mistake in racing that put him out of the bracket early, Jeremy simply turned Backdraft loose in freestyle. Huge air, sideways hits, amazing saves, and two minutes of high-speed, momentum-filled freestyle had the crowd at the Metrodome cheering every hit Backdraft made! It appeared Jeremy would have the truck cover every inch of the floor, and his controlled chaos came to an end when a final wild hit flattened a tire and bounced the truck into a rollover. Jeremy emerged from the truck to a huge standing ovation, then did an interview for the television cameras and was moved into the lead.

"I was really happy to have given the fans a great show," said Jeremy. "When I was here last time, I broke a driveshaft early in my freestyle, so I wanted to make sure that we gave everyone plenty of freestyle tonight!"

In that regard it was mission accomplished, and Jeremy was just edged out in the scoring by Grave Digger. It is rare for a truck to run early in the freestyle order (Jeremy was second to go out of ten trucks) and hold the lead, but Jeremy did just that. The truck is a little worse for wear, with some body damage and a flat front tire from the rollover, but Jeremy is confident the truck will be 100% in time for the show this weekend in Syracuse.

"We work hard so we can play hard," said Jeremy. "I'm really excited to have done so well at an event that will be on television! Thanks to Whelen, Alto Red Eagle, and FK Rod Ends, I'll be ready to go next weekend!"

(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA)  The D&R Motorsports team and driver Ray Cook wrapped up their version of the 2010 season from November 13-14 at the East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama. The 36th Annual 'National 100' was held at EAMS over the weekend and a $20,000 payday was on the line in the unsanctioned showdown. Ray started off the long weekend by laying down the eighteenth fastest lap during qualifying on Saturday and later finishing third in his stacked heat race.

When the program resumed on Sunday evening, Ray rolled off from the outside of the fifth row in the 'National 100.' During the course of the caution-plagued 100-lapper, which was also slowed by a rain-delay, the Brasstown, North Carolina native slipped a couple of spots to finish twelfth in the final rundown. Full results from EAMS can be located by clicking on www.eamsdirt.com.

Ray and his #53 team had a very successful 2010 campaign, as they racked up ten victories, twenty-seven Top Five finishes, and forty-three Top Ten performances.  Their biggest win of the season came over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, as Ray won the $30,000 ‘Show-Me 100’ at the pristine Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri.  The driver known as the “Tarheel Tiger” was also stellar on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series circuit, as he claimed three series victories and finished fifth in the final point standings.  You can access all of Ray’s finishes for the year by logging onto www.raycook53.com

2010 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:

* 62 Races Entered – 10 Wins – 27 Top Fives – 43 Top Tens
* Finished Fifth in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Standings
* $30,000 ‘Show-Me 100’ Winner at the Lucas Oil (MO) Speedway
* $10,000 ‘Bama Bash’ Winner at the Green Valley (AL) Speedway
* $10,000 Lucas Oil Series Winner at the Volunteer (TN) Speedway
* $10,000 Lucas Oil Series Winner at the Beckley (WV) Motorsports Park
* $10,000 ‘Jim Dunn Memorial’ Winner at the Midway (OH) Speedway
* $5,000 Southern All Stars Series Winner at the North Georgia Speedway
* $3,000 SRRS Series Winner at the North Georgia Speedway
* $3,000 SRRS Series Winner at the Cleveland (TN) Speedway
* $2,000 SRRS Series Winner at the Green Valley (AL) Speedway
* Crate Late Model Winner at the Boyd’s (GA) Speedway
* Finished Second in $100,000 ‘Dream 100’ at the Eldora (OH) Speedway
* Finished Second in $10,000 Lucas Oil Series Show at the 34 (IA) Raceway
* Finished Second in $10,000 Lucas Oil Series Show at the Muskingum County (OH) Speedway
* Finished Second in $10,000 Lucas Oil Series Show at the Utica Rome (NY) Speedway
* Finished Third in $20,000 ‘Clash at the Mag’ at the Magnolia (MS) Motor Speedway
* Finished Third in $10,000 Lucas Oil Series Show at the Portsmouth (OH) Raceway Park
* Finished Fourth in $10,000 Lucas Oil Series Show at the Cleveland (TN) Speedway
* Finished Fourth in $10,000 Lucas Oil Series Show at the Volunteer (TN) Speedway
* Finished Fifth in $50,000 ‘North/South 100’ at the Florence (KY) Speedway
* Finished Sixth in $20,000 ‘Rumble on the River’ at the Portsmouth (OH) Raceway Park
* Finished Eighth in $15,000 ‘Cotton Pickin 100’ at the Magnolia (MS) Motor Speedway
* Finished Ninth in $15,000 ‘USA 100’ at the Virginia Motor Speedway
* Finished Ninth in $12,000 ‘Winternationals’ Finale at the East Bay (FL) Raceway Park

Ray Cook Starts Prepping for National 100 at EAMS Following Top Ten Magnolia Performance!

(BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA)  Ray Cook and the #53 D&R Motorsports team traveled to the Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi over the October 29-30 weekend for the 7th Annual 'Cotton Pickin 100.' The unsanctioned showdown at "The Mag" drew a stellar 73 car field, all of whom were gunning for the $15,000 top prize. Ray started off his weekend on Friday night by laying down the third quickest lap in Group B during qualifying and later winning his stacked heat race.

When the dirt-slinging action continued on Saturday evening, Ray rolled off from the outside of the third row in the 'Cotton Pickin 100.' The Brasstown, North Carolina native sported a fast racecar throughout the 100-lapper and eventually logged an eighth place finish in one of the South's biggest events of the year. Full results from the Magnolia Motor Speedway can be accessed by visiting www.magnoliamotorspeedway.net.

The D&R Motorsports team has elected to take the upcoming November 5-6 weekend off from Dirt Late Model competition.  They will be prepping their equipment for their next scheduled event, which will take place on November 13-14 at the East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, Alabama.  The 36th Annual ‘National 100’ will be held at EAMS next weekend and a $20,000 payday will be on the line.  Additional information on the ‘National 100’ weekend can be found by logging onto www.eamsdirt.com.

Ray Cook would like to thank all of his supporters including:  D&R Motorsports, Hicks & Ingle Company, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Race Engine Design, PPM Racing Products, A+ Moving and Storage Company, K&N Filters, PRC Racing, Real Racing Wheels, Star Grafix, Bill Elliott Racing, James Cook Construction, American Race Tire, Bert Transmissions, Brodix Cylinder Heads, DBR Starters, Delph Communications, Demon Carburetors, FK Rod Ends, Frankland Racing Supply, GW Performance, Integra Shocks, ISC Racers Tape, JB Performance, Mason Racin', MSD Ignition, Peterson Fluid Systems, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil, Scott Performance Wire, Stealth Carburetors, Sweet Mfg., T&D Machine, Turbo Start Batteries, VP Racing Fuels, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wilwood.

For the latest news and schedule information concerning the #53 team, feel free to visit their official Internet home at www.raycook53.com.

MENIFEE, CA-  On Friday November 5th Jeff and Rick arrived in Phoenix Arizona in time to tire up for the evening show for WGAS Motorsports event at the Arizona State Fair. Friday was the first of three nights for this weekend shows.  Rick piloted Eric’s truck Obsessed and Jeff drove Obsession.  All three events were freestyle shows.  This weekend would see Rick in Obsessed win on one of the nights and Jeff Jones pulled off his first wheelie that brought the crowd to their feet!  Eric was supposed to drive his truck on Saturday and Sunday, but he had the opportunity to race his dirt bike at the Lake Elsinore Grand Prix.  This is a special event that happens only once a year and this was a great opportunity for Eric to get back into racing his dirt bike again.  He did an awesome job and Dad was proud since this is a legendary race that is thirty miles long with all different terrains and yes, he is hooked and started racing motocross again!  He’s said “Mama I wanna go fast!!” (and that he does!)