By Shawn Miller
Inside Line Promotions – SEDALIA, Mo. (March 14) – The slate is clean, the engines freshened and expectations are high as Haley and Miranda Arnold fire off the season this weekend.
The sprint car sisters from Sedalia, Mo., open the 2011 season this Saturday at Malden Speedway in Malden, Mo., with the USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour.
“It’s a pretty fresh slate and we’re pretty excited,” said Haley, an 18-year-old in her third season. “It’s always fun to leave your hometown for your first race. Just to get the kinks and bugs worked out before you race in front of your home fans.”
This is the Arnold’s inaugural USCS event and their first race at Malden Speedway – a 3/8th mile dirt oval. The duo will race virtually the same schedule, including events with the ASCS National Tour, Sprint Invaders and URSS. However, the only series they will chase points with will be the newly formed ASCS Warrior Region.
“That’s our main region and hopefully we can pick up a championship with that,” Haley said. “Going into this year I’m personally looking into picking up more wins.”
She claimed her first career victory last August at LA Raceway in La Monte, Mo., in a 305 sprint car, which both Arnold’s will again split time in along with their 360s.
“When it comes down to racing a 305 for track points or the 360, we’re gonna chase the ASCS Warrior Region,” Haley said. “I think (the win) was just a sparking point where now I know I can do it. I’m gonna go out this year and drive the heck out of this car.”
Miranda, a 15-year-old in her second season, bested Haley by one position last year in the 305 points standings at LA Raceway as both finished in the top 10. Miranda also placed eighth and won Rookie of the Year at Double-X Speedway in California, Mo.
“I want to pick up a win this year and work on more consistency,” Miranda said. “I have my on nights and my off nights, but consistency is the key.”
UP NEXT –
Haley: Saturday at Malden Speedway in Malden, Mo., with the USCS
Miranda: Saturday at Malden Speedway in Malden, Mo., with the USCS
FAVORITE NUMBER –
50: Haley and Miranda were part of the Women in Sprint Car Racing forum at the 50th annual Knoxville Nationals last summer.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS –
Haley’s Website: www.haleyarnold.com
Miranda’s Website: www.mirandaarnoldracing.com
Haley’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/haleyarnold165
Haley’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/haleyarnold165
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/pages/Haley-Arnold/#!/pages/Haley-Miranda-Arnold-Motorsports/
Haley’s Drive for Diversity: www.drivefordiversity.ning.com/profile/HaleyArnold165
Miranda’s Drive for Diversity: http://drivefordiversity.ning.com/profile/MirandaArnold
APPAREL –
The Arnolds have graphic and sponsor t-shirts for sale, along with dog tags. For more information, visit www.haleyarnold.com.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – Mid-Mo Auto Sales
Located in Sedalia, Mo., Mid-Mo Auto Sales is a family-owned business by Haley and Miranda’s parents – Bryan and Kelly Arnold. Mid-Mo Auto Sales has various used vehicles for sale at cut-rate prices.
“Mid-Mo Auto Sales is our family-owned business based out of Sedalia, Mo., and is the primary sponsor of Arnold Motorsports,” Haley and Miranda said. “Bryan and Kelly Arnold, the owners of Mid-Mo Auto Sales and our parents, have worked very hard to build up Mid-Mo Auto Sales to become a very successful business that can support our busy racing lifestyle. We can’t thank them enough for all of their love and support throughout the years!”
Stop by Mid-Mo Auto Sales and check out our new inventory of quality used cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. At Mid-Mo Auto Sales, customer service is our main priority! If you come by and “Let our family help your family” you will receive excellent customer service only we can offer!
The Arnolds would like to thank their sponsors, including Cooper Racing Enterprises, Impact Sign & Lighting Co., K&N Performance Filters, Fastenal, APG Fuel Bladders, Champion Oil, State Fair Moving & Storage, Butler Built Professional Seat Systems, Ralph’s Sandblasting, Buso’s AA Muffler, Hooker Harness, Xtreme Fuel Stick, Vortex Racing Products and Show-Me Asphalt for their continued support.