Everything a race fan could ask for, the smell of burning rubber, the squeal of tires rounding the track, a beautiful Arizona night perfect for road racing at the Main track at Firebird International Raceway. Victor is ready and looking forward to the racing action.
The main track has a long straightaway where the car builds an incredible amount of speed. At the end of the straightaway the braking system is relied upon heavily to do its job. The main track also features giant sweeping curves and chicanes (A chicane is a series of tight curves in a road race used to slow cars.), one of the places where Victor typically shows his talent on the race track. Further along the course is the impressive tower turn and the only place on the track with a wall as the outer boundary.
The practice session went smoothly. A tire from a different manufacturer has Victor and his crew adjusting the car for maximum performance. All is looking good and Victor is thrilled to be able to race again. The qualifying race is next and Victor is lined up to start in fourth place. The racing has started and the first four cars pull away from the rest of the field of racers. Victor passes the third place car in the chicanes. The fourth place car now passes him back. It is into the chicanes again and Victor passes back to third. Victor’s lap times are getting faster and all is looking good. The second place car is coming within Victor’s grasp and car owner and crew feel the adrenaline rush that comes when Victor is one with his racing.
Alas it is not to be Victor’s night. The car overheats and the cab fills with smoke. The only option is to bring the car to the pits and try to diagnose the problem. However any time he gets to race and have fun doing what he enjoys is a good night and next race will be better.
A special thanks to car owner Shirl Dickey. Victor’s next race will take place at Firebird International Raceway, June 5th and 6th morning only.
Phoenix, AZ (January 9, 2010) - After nearly a full year of not racing, spending the 2009 race season watching due to lack of sponsorship funds, 19 year old Victor Pfluger not only found funding to race the first race of 2010, but Pfluger ran the race as if he never missed the 2009 race season.
The Phikisa 200, sanctioned by ASA, was held at Tucson Raceway Park, just outside of Tucson. What made this race unique was the rather unusual prize to the First Place Winner; a trip to Africa to race in the upcoming Phikasa South Africa Race.
After Qualifying a respectable 8th, out of the 16 competitors, Pfluger shot up with authority to second place, where he bounced between 2nd and 3rd until the half way break. After the Pit Stop, Pfluger restarted the second half 75 lap dash in 3rd place, but once again found himself all alone in 2nd place, with his sights set on First. “The car was really good. But, I just couldn’t get into a position to pass for the lead.” As the race wound down, Pflugers tires become worn, and the handling soon went away. “I struggled to turn towards the end of the race. The car become very tight and I just couldn’t put the car where I needed to be on the track.”
Despite a great effort, Pfluger ended up finishing a respectable 5th. “I can’t wait for the next race. Once we find a sponsor, who sees that we are serious about winning races, I will be focused on showcasing my talents… and giving the sponsor great exposure.”
In 2010, Pfluger will be running a series of ASA races throughout the Country. With a combination of Northwest, North and East Coast ASA races, Pfluger will be able to provide an opportunity that will showcase his skill set across the country, in hopes of rising a few eyebrows, as well as providing nation exposure to his potential sponsors.
About Victor Pfluger: Morristown, Arizona native Victor Pfluger is a 19 year old racing talent pushing to make his name within NASCAR, or other Professional Racing series. Victor Pfluger started racing a go-kart at age 10 and began winning races and championships soon after. In 2007, Pfluger became the youngest driver to win the ASA Speed Truck Championship at 16 years of age. He also set records as the youngest driver to win a feature race in the series at 14 and one year later was the youngest to finish in the top five in points. His racing talent has earned him a ranking of fifth on NASCAR talent scout David Smith’s scouting report in the 2009 Local Track category. Sponsorship inquires can be sent to Victor Pfluger Racing Sponsorships c/o Brent Brush at brentbrush@gmail.com.
For more about Victor Pfluger, visit www.victorpfluger.com.
Phoenix-Area Racecar Driver Donates Time to Charity Golf Event
Mooresville, NC
November 6, 2009
2007 ASA Speed Truck Champion and NASCAR hopeful Victor Pfluger will take time away from the racetrack this weekend to attend a charity golf tournament benefiting the Arizona Myeloma Network.
Pfluger is bringing his No. 80 Super Late Model racecar to the McCormick Ranch Golf Course on Saturday, November 7, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the 5th Annual Arizona Myeloma Network Charity Golf Tournament.
The 18-year-old racing standout will meet with tournament participants on the greens at the Black Bear Diner hole to sign autographs and take photos in support of the charity event.
The Arizona Myeloma Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, strives to promote awareness, education and advocacy for improved treatment and quality of life for multiple myeloma patients. The disease, which strikes 20,000 new patients annually, is treatable, but there is no cure.
“It’s a privilege to lend my time to support an organization like the Arizona Myeloma Network in its battle against this debilitating form of cancer,” said Pfluger. “I know the golf tournament will be a fun event and it is also an opportunity for me to meet with fans and supporters of my racing career.”
Pfluger, an Arizona native, has been winning titles and setting records since he first got behind the wheel of a racecar at age 10. His long list of accomplishments includes being the youngest driver in the history of the ASA Speed Truck Challenge to win a feature race and finish the season in the top 5 in points. At age 16, Pfluger won the championship in that series, another youngest-ever accomplishment.
“It’s been a great ride to this point, but I am actively seeking new partners to help take my career to the next level,” Pfluger said. “Motorsports is an amazing marketing tool for any business wanting to create an immediate and long-lasting buzz. There’s nothing like seeing your car in Victory Lane with your logo or message on the hood.”
The 5th Annual Arizona Myeloma Network Charity Golf Tournament is sponsored by the United Association of Pipefitters and Plumbers with well-known celebrity Ray Romano serving as Honorary Chairman. The festive event also includes a continental breakfast, barbecue lunch, awards ceremony and silent auction.
For more information on the Arizona Myeloma Network, visit www.AZMyeloma.org.
What you need to know:
Who: Arizona Racecar Driver Victor Pfluger supporting the Arizona Myeloma Network
What: Driver appearance at the 5th Annual Arizona Myeloma Network Charity Golf Tournament
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: McCormick Ranch Golf Club, 7505 McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Why: Meet-and-greet and autograph session in support of the Arizona Myeloma Network.
Rising star Victor Pfluger and his racing machine will participate in the Grand Re-Opening of The Citadelle Plaza in Glendale, AZ, this Friday, September 24. The celebration will feature fun, family activities, including a parade of bikes, tricycles and strollers with prizes for some of the most creative entries. Vendors from The Citadelle Plaza will be featured at the event as well, with sales and specials on products as well as delicious dining.
Pfluger will be attending the event with his race car, suited up and ready to greet fans with autographs and photos. Aspiring to race among NASCAR stars, Pfluger has shown great success in his young racing career. In 2008, he scored three wins in his NASCAR super late model, with one of the victories over three-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ron Hornaday. The Arizona native’s racing accomplishments caught the eye of NASCAR talent scout David Smith, who ranks Victor fifth among 36 drivers from across the country in the 2009 Local Track category on the prestigious DavidSmithMotorsports.com scouting report.
“I’m really excited about being part of the local community,” Pfluger said. “It will be fun to bring the car out and interact with all the fans. It should be a great night overall.”
The night of fun will begin with the tikes on bikes parade at 4:30 pm, with all other festivities running until 9 pm. For more information on the event, visit www.citadelleplaza.com
April 27, 2008
The Parker Farms, Copperstate Tire, Monte Carlo ran the April 5th and April 19th Tucson events. The April 5th event was not our best night, but there were a lot of factors out of our control.
As we move on to the April 19th event things brighten somewhat. Qualified 2nd by .09 seconds. Finished 3rd. Two years ago we would have been ecstatic about a 3rd and now, we find ourselves somewhat disappointed. The worst of the night was the on track unintentional contact between our car and the 13 which resulted in the 13 spinning and hitting the outside wall and we continued on with only minor paint damage.
The 13 car of course being the only car that we are somewhat friendly with. All parties agreed that it was a racing incident and we will all move on to brighter moments. Victor was put to the back of the field for the incident. Victor had to use up his tires to get back to 3rd and therefore couldn’t push any harder for the win.
We had decided to sit out the April 26th event do to busy schedules and lack of funding, but the track is having issues with car count so they have offered 2 free tires for that date which of course was enough for Victor and I to agree to attend the event.
The May 3rd date will find Craftsmen Truck driver Ron Hornaday competing in a late model with us. We hope that you can attend this event as it should bring a large car turn out and be a good opportunity for Victor. It would be great to have a large fan section to support us on this occasion. Hoping to have Chuck LaHorgue attend, but I haven’t been able to confirm the date with him at this point.
Let us know if you need anymore information. Hope everyone can attend.
Thanks again for your support.
Art Pfluger
Victor Pfluger – King of all Media -
TV, Radio and Now the Movies !
On August 14th, 2007 Victor Pfluger was invited to be a guest on radio station KBSZ – the interviewer asked some great questions and Victor, whose maturity and poise belies his young age, gave smooth and educated answers. You can listen to the interview, courtesy of KBSZ by Clicking Here (MP3 File).And now a major motion picture …
A taste of Hollywood has hit Victor Pfluger Racing! Victor and the entire team was invited to participate in the filming of a major motion picture. In the movie you will see the famous number 80 ASA Speed Truck normally driven by Victor, flashing around the movie screen. Only the movie gods will know how much footage will actually make it through the editing process, but we are hoping to see a lot of great shots. Victor had a lot of fun and met a lot of people and maybe next time we can get him cast as the leading man!
Honestly, this was our first experience seeing how a motion picture was made, and we have to admit, it was very impressive. Victor met professional actors, Sam Page, Dan Lauria and famous stuntmen working on the project. In particular, we met stuntman Rob King who ended up driving our truck in the different scenes. Mr. King was a very gracious man and treated our truck with a tremendous amount of respect. All of you can understand that we were a bit nervous and didn’t want to see anything happen to our Championship contending hot rod!
We are extremely excited to have been a part of the movie as this was a great opportunity for all of our marketing partners. We have no control over whose logo will make the show, but I can tell you that we did our best. The movie, “Finish Line”, Click Here is being made for release on the Spike Channel. It will be internationally released to both the United States and Europe.
As always, we thank all of you for your support and we can’t wait to let you know how our next race at Irwindale Speedway goes in our journey to become the next champions of the ASA Speed Truck Challenge.