The three-time AMA Grand National Flat Track Champion Kenny Coolbeth is scheduled to appear with the winged warriors of the Capital Region Sprint Car Agency for a pair of events in the month of June.
Coolbeth is set to get behind the wheel of the Marshall Motorsports No. 21 which is normally piloted by Ben Rizzo of Wallkill, N.Y. It is his first ever start with the drivers of the CRSA.
Coolbeth, of Warren, Ct., is scheduled to appear with the club on the weekend of June 12 and 13. His first night of competition will be at the tight confines of the Accord Speedway located in NY. The high banked quarter-mile owned by Gary Palmer is one of the fastest tracks on the Capital Region Sprint Agency schedule. Last season Andy Bachetti and Jeremy Quick each earned feature wins on the reconfigured oval.
On Saturday night, Coolbeth will head down Route 17 to the historic five-eighths mile Orange County Fair Speedway, Middletown, NY. The last time an event was run at the speedway Billy Jaycox Jr. visited victory lane.
The next event for the winged warriors of the CRSA will take place on Saturday June 6. Racing is slated to get underway at 6:45pm. For more information about the Capital Region Sprint Agency be sure to visit the series website at www.crsasprintcars.com.
The Capital Region Sprint Agency would like to thank our 2009 series sponsors: Pancho’s Racing Products, Triple X Racecars, Peak Racing Equipment, D&D Auto Supply and Checkers Out Speedway.
Don’t get too excited.. Coolbeth is not trading AMA Flat Track in for Sprint car racing anytime soon. It has always been on his wish list to at least have a go at it. An opportunity was offered and Coolbeth jumped at the chance.
He will be supplied with the latest safety gear, has tested several weekends to prepare for said events and is extremely excited.
Pictures will be posted with a complete report of this experience on his website
This past weekend the three time Grand National Flat Track Champion, Kenny Coolbeth opened his “Cool School” at a new location Winchendon, MA. The track is owned by the prestigious New England promoter Pete Giammalvo.
The two day school featured fifteen students from all levels of racing wanting to learn how to race better, and learning the principles of effective race planning from machines to media.
Moroney’s Harley-Davidson’s mechanic Rich Hansen was at the track scoping in on set up techniques and adjusting to riders abilities. His contribution is important to any racer wanting to add more wins to their accomplishments.
Long time racer and crew member Ken Coolbeth, Sr ( Kenny’s father) came out to supervise and offer his expertise of the sport. “ Always try to keep it fun while you train hard for championship status”.
Kenny shows the students his typical training methods that occur before , during and after said race. With over fifteen years experience and multiple championships earned, Kenny’s methods have changed from year to year, but his basic principles have always remained the same.
The students were impressed and learned a great deal of ingredients that make up a champion racer. Taking said information will be now beneficial to their overall programs and further their careers.
World traveler PJ Jacobsen who is preparing for another Spanish Championship race in June was also at the school. He was racing with the champ, showing different lines on the track and offering up information on weight and cardio training.
Special thanks to Pete and Connie Giammalvo, Dave Bettencourt, Keith Jacobsen, Marsha Coolbeth, Rich Hansen, Ken Coolbeth, Sr, the corner workers and the track crew who prepped the track to Kenny’s liking.
Another “Cool School” is being planned for later in the season.
Kenny Coolbeth Adds Axis Designs to Sponsorship Partners
Winter Garden, Florida (April 9, 2009)-- The power of branding oneself starts with the basics; every racer who wants notoriety cannot rely on winning championships alone.
Kenny Coolbeth has accomplished a vast history in success . His website and marketing program has been successful on every lap, but what is more important is maintaining relationships with his fans and gaining new fans.
Recently, Coolbeth was approached by a fan; Alysha Lawrence, who recently graduated with a Graphic Design degree from Niagara College. She designed a racy autograph poster for the 2009 Singles Championship Series. Pleased with her rendition of the “King of Cool”; Kenny quickly added her business Axis Designs to his program.
“Axis designs began as a mere concept. I always wanted my own business and to design clothing. As I continued to become educated in design, my ideas were constantly changing. First I wanted to design graphic kits for dirt bikes, but as time went on I wanted more. I began designing a few resumes for racers and I was getting so much feedback on everything I designed for my boyfriend Don Taylor #53 that I knew this is what I wanted to do.
The more you promote yourself, the more likely you will be to get noticed!
Axis designs will continue to grow with the sport, mainly geared towards flat track. As Axis grows, I plan to expand into clothing and more. We love this sport, promote yourself and help it grow!” (Owner Alysha Lawrence)
Axis Designs also sponsors the following racers: Don Taylor#53, Nichole Cheza #15 and Johnny Lewis #21a. For more information contact Alysha on her website
The King of Cool Kenny Coolbeth AMA Grand National Flat Track Champion will once again ride under the prestigious Harley-Davidson factory ride for 2009. His first race will be at the historic Springfield Mile which has just been announced the event will be televised through SPEED.
Under the singles series, Bettencourt's Honda will headline Coolbeth's program. His first two races at Daytona shoed favorable results with his best career finish at Daytona with a second place podium spot.
Coolbeth More Than Ready
Winter Garden, FL ( February 20, 2009)--AMA Grand National Twins Champion and former AMA Singles Champion Kenny Coolbeth is more than ready for the southern swing.
Tucked up in the New England area for most of his off season, Coolbeth trains heavily for what lies ahead, the season and defending his number one plate.
The weather for some was over the edge cold and accumulations of snow seemed to never stop. Kenny used that to his advantage; he had the best of both worlds. The area ponds and lakes froze to make some awesome conditions for ice training and when the weather just didn’t cooperate, he took a short drive to the indoor facility at Mototown and threw in a few hundred laps.
Kenny doesn’t feel the pressure, he actually channels it with positive thinking and mastering skills that set him apart from the rest.
Coolbeth is officially on his way to the southern states where he will make his stops and Savannah, Barberville and Daytona. Taking his focus and skill sets to start off the season.
“Every season I try to finish better than the last, even though I finished at the top (Twins) again last year, I hone into the individual races to better my finish. I do have some work cut out for me for the singles championship; Jake Johnson is tough to beat. Daytona has always been a rollercoaster for me, I am hoping that the many hours ice riding will pay off when I need it, on the track,” adds Coolbeth
His program for the twins will remain the same as in 2008 as the Harley-Davidson factory rider and his singles series will once again carry the Bettencourt’s name.
