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Controversial Call Steals Win From Thorn
(For Immediate Release)

West Bend, WI (July 25, 2007)- Sometimes in sports you lose just one close call and it can cost you a win. Such was the case at the Radfest/Race Against Drugs 200 at the Motor Mile Speedway last Saturday night. Lakeport California's Derek Thorn made an aggressive move past leader Peter Cozzolino heading to the checkered flag. As the leader spun after contact, Thorn took the win and headed to Victory Lane for the second time this season. After a victory speech, celebratory photos with his team, and passing post race inspection Derek left the track that night thinking he was the winner! But after the fans had all gone away and the teams were pulling out and heading for home the call was made to penalize Derek Thorn for rough driving. "We got a call when we were around Chicago on the way home from the track," said Thorn. "That was very frustrating!" 5K Motorsports has been in the hunt for the win at most of the Challenge races this season despite this being the first year fielding a team full time for Derek Thorn. Next up for Derek is the Crate American Race 200 at the famous Bristol Motor Speedway on August 4th. "When I look back a year ago I didn't think I would be running ASA Late Models. Now to go to Bristol Motor Speedway in a few weeks is beyond where I imagined I would be a year ago!"

Meet Derek Thorn
This twenty one year old from Lakeport, California raced his way out of the obscurity of the bullrings of Northern California to get his ASALMS career off to a fast start. So far this season Derek has collected a win at Nashville and three top fives finishes in seven starts. Derek leads the Pat Bourdow Memorial Rookie of the Year Standings.

Meet Derek's Teammate Kris Stump
Veteran driver Kris Stump joins 5K Motorsports for 2007 after a successful run with Allen-Hock Motorsports. His fifth place finish last season in the Challenge Division standings included four top five finishes. This twenty-seven year old from Tipp City, Ohio is a threat to win at any track big or small.

For more information on 5K Motorsports please check out their official website at
www.5kmotorsports.com. Join us in Victory Lane this season! Contact us today for information on advertising opportunities this season with all of our talented drivers.

PR Contact Dennis Michelsen
E-mail: dennis@stockcarpitpass.com