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.

Following a brief stint away from the racetrack, Victor Pfluger climbed back into his racecar at Tucson Raceway Park last Saturday night for the 75-lap Super Late Model event. Pfluger, hailing from Morristown, Arizona, was anxious to get back to racing on a track where he’s had much success in the past, including a win last season over NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ron Hornaday.

The No. 80 machine unloaded off of the trailer really fast, and after a few laps of getting adapted to the track again, Pfluger was hitting his marks and turning quick laps as if he’d never taken time away. Unfortunately, the team found a major brake issue during practice that would end up giving the driver trouble for most of the evening. The brakes were still an issue in qualifying, resulting in a 13th place starting spot for the 18-year-old behind the wheel.

Victor and his team knew they needed to make some changes to the car prior to the main event to improve the handling and keep up with the competitive field, which included Daytona 500 winner Geoff Bodine. Completely changing the setup and throwing everything at the car but the kitchen sink, Pfluger strapped himself into the driver’s seat not really knowing what he had, but hoping for the best.

The changes helped his racecar significantly, and Victor was able to hang with the leaders for the first half of the race. By lap 35, he had found a fast groove and was making his charge to the front, finding himself just outside the top five in sixth. Unfortunately, the caution flag flew shortly after Victor started making his moves on lap 40. While making laps around the track under the yellow, the driver believes he picked up some trash and inevitably cut down his right rear tire.

Choosing not to make the free fall to the back of the pack by pitting under green when he discovered the issue, Pfluger stayed on the track and held onto a car that had lost significant air pressure as well as its handling. For the next 35 circuits, the young driver was able to keep his late model on track and lose only two spots, completing the night in eighth place.

“I didn’t get the finish I was exactly hoping for, but overall it was a good weekend,” Pfluger reflected after the event. “It’s just fun to be back at the track again. You miss everything about it- the long hours, working your tail off, getting dirty and greasy- just everything. But it’s all worth it.”

Pfluger Competing At Tucson, Appearing on Race 2 Win
Mooresville, NC
October 14, 2009

After a brief stint away from the Tucson Raceway Park action, 18-year-old Victor Pfluger will make a comeback this Saturday night in the NASCAR Super Late Model feature. The 75-lap main event will mark the first time Pfluger will compete in his No. 80 Victor Pfluger Racing machine at Tucson this season.

Former Daytona 500 winner Geoff Bodine will also be featured in the special night of racing, competing against Pfluger and local drivers in the Super Late Model race.

“It’s the first time I’ve been back to the track this year, so it’s a huge deal for me. Racing with Geoff Bodine will be a really good experience too, and hopefully I can pull off another big win,” Pfluger commented.

Pfluger is ready to resume racing at Tucson Raceway Park, as the venue has been good to him in previous years. Last season, Victor picked up an impressive late model win over NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Ron Hornaday after battling side-by-side with the standout driver for over 30 laps.

“Tucson is a track we’ve been able to just show up and win at in the past, so I’m pretty optimistic about our chances this weekend,” Pfluger added.

Victor will also be featured as a guest on the Race 2 Win radio show this Thursday afternoon, discussing his hopes for this weekend as well as his future. Race 2 Win features top drivers in NASCAR, ARCA, USAR Pro Cup and other racing divisions each week, discussing the latest news in the racing industry. The broadcast runs every Thursday afternoon from 1-3 PM EST and is hosted by Jeff Holtzclaw, Heather Meyer, Blake Feese and Caitlin Shaw. You can listen to the broadcast live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/race2win