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W.E.ROCK Competitor Advisory Panel Debuted
The Seven Representatives that were voted on by the teams ::: Photo Cedit: W.E.ROCK
Rules and the competitor voice has always been and will always be a hot topic within all motorsports. W.E.ROCK and it's teams have designed a Competitors Advisory Panel to help guide the sport into the direction the teams see fit. The Panel, consisting of 7 members will help filter all the rules structure to maintain a proper direction while letting the voice of the teams be heard. A single team from each class and division in the Pro Modified and Unlimited Classes, team from the entire Modified Stock Class and one from the Formula Toy Class as well as one "At Large" representative were decided on. Check out who the teams are and a little back ground with the info below...
Western U.S. Nationals Unlimited Panel Advisor Jason Paule ::: Photo Cedit: Chad Jock
As a multiple championship winner within W.E.ROCK and other organizations, as well as 2006 National and World Champion, Jason Paule has more than just wins that would back him up for the title of Western U.S. Nationals Unlimited Advisor. The fact that he also produces the chassis that has registered more wins than any other single chassis design in Rock Sports and that he is one of the most famed fabricators in the sport only adds to his great resume'. Paule, also a featured driver in the mainstream media such as Hualin' or Crawlin' DVD Series, has seen the sport from all aspects since its inception. Jason Paule is from South Dakota.
Eastern U.S. Nationals Unlimited Panel Advisor Doug Bigelow ::: Photo Cedit: W.E.ROCK Archives/ Matt Calle
Having a strong hold on the east coast teams, Doug Bigelow has the competitive background as well as the professional background to represent the teams to their fullest capacity. A Graduate of James Madison University as well as a Director of Sales and Marketing for one of the largest escrow companies in the Washington, DC area will bring the light of business professionalism that is needed to the Eastern U.S. Nationals Unlimited Advisor position.
Eastern U.S. Nationals Pro Modified Panel Advisor Rusty Bray ::: Photo Cedit: Chad Jock
Having competed in both the Unlimited Class and the Pro Modified Class, Rusty Bray brings a different light to the Advisory Panel. Experience in both classes plus having competed on both east coast and west coast at times throughout his career will bring all teams fair representation, especially as the Eastern U.S. Nationals Pro Modified Advisor. Bray, from Kentucky, also involved with other rock sports, bring the association together with new creative ideas from other formats of racing.
Western U.S. Nationals Pro Modified Panel Advisor Brad Lovell ::: Photo Cedit: Chad Jock
An engineer by nature, Brad Lovell is the prime candidate for the Western U.S. Nationals Advisor. Brad brings a young teams outlook (going into his 4th year of competition), with the winning and professional attitude. Brad also brings the know-how to get teams on the right page professionally speaking as he has teamed up with W.E.ROCK in producing a tutorial on how to develop a Press Release package. Residing from Colorado, Brad's 2007 Western U.S. Nationals Championship only adds to the long list of accomplishments.
U.S. Nationals Modified Stock Panel Advisor Kelly Young ::: Photo Cedit: Chad Jock
The Modified Stock Class is a tough one to represent as the specifications are extremely tight and the competitors are just as or fiercer than the rules. The perfect person was voted as the Modified Stock Class Advisor in Kelly Young. She has the knowledge of the Mod Stock class packed sees only great things the future of the class. Her decisiveness and charisma both on and off the track provide her as a great representative of a class that is meant for growth. Kelly is from Pennsylvania and looks forward to the 2008 year with such a great class.
U.S. Nationals Formula Toy Panel Advisor John James ::: Photo Cedit: Chris Gieger
The Formula Toy Class is already structured with its Board of Directors or BOD. At the top of the BOD is California Native John James. His vote was a secure fit as it was already decided on before the panel members were nominated. Regardless, his fierce competitive background and past involvement in other forms of motorsports make John a shoe-in for the position as Formula Toy Advisor.
"At Large" Panel Advisor Danny Rohrer ::: Photo Cedit: W.E.ROCK Archives
As 2006 Eastern U.S. Nationals Pro Modified Series Champion, Danny Rohrer makes a great "At Large" spot for that 7th and final position in the Advisory Panel. The great competitive spirit matched with his on and off course professionalism demands respect from all types within the off-road community. Danny Rohrer, residing in Ohio, ties up the National spread of teams as W.E.ROCK's Advisory Panel members are also not only from different regions of the county but also different states.
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