THOMPSON PICKS UP TWO WINS AND 11 TOP-FIVES IN ROOKIE MODIFIED SEASON

FREMONT, CALIFORNIA (November 14, 2011) – Competing in the hotly contested NASCAR Modified division at All American Speedway, 18 year-old rookie Cody Thompson scored two wins, three fast-times, and 11 top-fives in a successful season in the #68 Southern Rock Modified.  The Eagle Scout finished fifth in the All American Speedway standings despite missing three races during the summer.

Thompson won three USAC Ford Focus Midget races in 2010 along with finishing sixth at the USAC Ford Focus Nationals at the Las Vegas Bullring.  That experience propelled Thompson into the NASCAR Modifieds running for a family-owned program.

After a slow start to the season, Thompson picked up a second place finish on July 16 that was followed by a fourth place finish the next weekend.  The hot July came to a stop when engine problems forced Thompson to miss the next two weekends and three main events total.

Following the hiccup, Thompson continued his tear with a pair of second place finishes in August.  September was Thompson’s biggest month as he scored his first career Modified win on September 3.  He followed that up with back-to-back weekends of fast-times, taking his second feature win of the season on September 17.  The strong late-season push allowed him to leap into fifth in the track standings.

With the All American Speedway points season in the books, Thompson set his sights on the post-season open shows where big purses and experienced fields awaited him.  Unfazed, he qualified third for the Shasta Raceway Park Win-River open show, running up front for much of the contest before finishing fifth.

The following weekend he had to overcome mechanical problems at Stockton 99 Speedway that forced him to start 15^th.  The 60 lap feature was all about Thompson as he charged from 15^th to 3^rd in arguably his strongest event yet.

When the Modified trail returned to All American Speedway on October 14, Thompson qualified quick-time again.  After starting 14^th due to a 14 car invert, Thompson navigated the field patiently but took the lead after avoiding several accidents.  Unfortunately, Thompson was eliminated from the race after a mechanical failure on a restart sent him into the wall.

Thompson returned to Las Vegas where he enjoyed great success in the USAC Ford Focus Midgets, qualifying 16^th out of 30 cars in the Modified “Fall Classic” Open Show.  An accident on lap three wiped out Thompson’s hopes for another strong finish, but the 2011 season could still be marked as a breakout success.

Thompson made a huge impression on the tight-knit NASCAR Modified community on the West Coast, earning respect from many of the veteran drivers in the circuit.  The 2012 plans for Thompson will be announced at a later date.  Potential sponsors are urged to contact Cody Thompson Racing if interested.

Led by crew chief and father Mike Thompson, the Cody Thompson Racing team included Chris Thompson, Joe Murphy, Keith Mclleland, and Gary Quigley.  Cody Thompson Racing thanks sponsors Southern Rock Granite & Marble, RPM NorCal Racing, Maaco of Fremont, San Jose Custom Cabnetry, Weisner & Cerato Machine Shop, Josh Bews Fabrication, Blakesley Sports Media, Top One Designs, and MTFX Graphics.

Race fans can learn more about Cody Thompson Racing at www.codythompsonracing.com by visiting the team on Facebook at keywords “Cody Thompson Racing”.