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Making like a big wheel at NASCAR

Posted on September 5, 2011 by planetlippstone

What does somebody who unintentionally puts racing stripes on cars because she can’t parallel park (I was born without that gene) know from NASCAR?

Not enough to fill even a little bit of a stock car gas tank. Listen to me; you’d never know less than a week ago I wasn’t even sure what a stock car was.

I had a five-speed Mazda Miata convertible forever that they practically had to pry me out of after I traded it in; I loved it that much. Does that count? Read More

Universe Racing/FireHouse Hood Raises $560 for Charity

Berwick, PA (August 26, 2011)- ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards team, Universe Racing, and worldwide touring artists, FireHouse, are proud to announce Everett Dickensheet as the winner of a recent charity auction to benefit Alex’s lemonade Stand.

The autographed hood from last seasons #28 Universe Racing/FireHouse Dodge Charger was auctioned off on eBay and Dickensheet, of Denver, CO was the highest bidder.

All of the proceeds will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand (ALS), the official charity of Universe Racing. ALS uses the monies to research, and to help children fight cancer. Read More

Universe Racing and FireHouse Announce Charity eBay Auction for Autographed “Race Used” Hood

Berwick, PA (August 10, 2011)- Universe Racing and multi platinum recording artists, FireHouse, are proud to announce an upcoming charity eBay auction (Item # 120762292295) for autographed “race used” racecar sheet metal from Universe Racing driver, Steve Fox in the ARCA Racing Series, presented by Menards. However, this isn’t just sheet metal, as the cause that it supports is huge for both the race team and also for the band, FireHouse.

The auction itself is simple, and all of the proceeds will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Founded by the late Alexandria “Alex” Scott, who passed away from cancer at the age of 8, the charity was designed to help find a cure for children who suffer from cancer.

Up for action isn’t just a piece of racecar sheet metal, as it is the entire hood of the Universe Racing Dodge Charger in which Fox competed with last season in the ARCA Racing Series. The entire hood is wrapped with a photo of FireHouse band members, CJ Snare, Bill Leverty, Michael Foster and Allen McKenzie. The hood was recently autographed by the band at a concert in Clearfield, PA, along with race team members, including Fox. Read More

Steve Fox Enjoys Best Career Effort at Pocono

Long Pond, Pa (August 7, 2011)- Hard work and dedication finally came “Full Circle” today for Steve Fox and the Universe Racing team today at Pocono International Raceway in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Pennsylvania 125. With his best career finish of 16^th in the series and also on the lead lap, Fox and the team finally achieved their goal of getting a top 20 run and they did it in style with a full field of cars on the “Tricky Triangle”.

Menards Pole Qualifying was held on Friday and Fox ran the 28^th quickest time in the #50 Universe racing/FireHouse Dodge Charger. Mother Nature postponed the 125-mile event from Saturday to Sunday and the field took the green flag early in the morning, following the Camping World Truck Series event.

Fox remained patient throughout and stayed in the top 20 all day. Near mid race he cracked the top 15. Several yellows slowed the race, and Fox remained steady, clicking off his fastest laps of the event in the closing laps. He beat Pennsylvania rival and Daytona winner, Bobby Gerhart to the stripe, as well as Pocono’s recently named Chief Operating Officer, Nick Igdalsky. Read More

Steve Fox and Universe Racing Set for Pocono ARCA 125

Berwick, PA (August 1, 2011)- The hard work in the garage is a thing of the past and the #50 Universe Towing/FireHouse Dodge Charger that Steve Fox of Hazelton, PA competes with in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards is ready to hit the tri oval at Pocono International Raceway in the Pennsylvania ARCA 125 this Saturday.

Just weeks ago, it was announced that Fox’s car was not ready for the first Pocono event and he ended up piloting a machine owned by Wayne Peterson. The track time that day was crucial for Fox and he’s more than excited about the 125-mile event coming this weekend. Read More

FireHouse Releases New Album!

If you haven't done so already, check out the new album by our great supporters, FireHouse! The album can be purchased at your favorite music store or downloaded from iTunes...

Steve Fox and Wayne Peterson Team up for Pocono ARCA 200

Berwick, PA (June 8, 2011)- After withdrawing from the upcoming ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards event at Pocono International Raceway days earlier, Steve Fox of Hazleton, PA will in fact be in competition come Saturday in the Pocono ARCA 200. Fox, a part time driver in the series, has made several starts at Pocono, most recently behind the wheel of the Universe Racing/FireHouse Dodge Charger and it was recently announced that the team’s entry had been withdrawn from the event. That’s when Fox got the call from his friend, Wayne Peterson. Read More

Steve Fox Forced to Withdraw From First Pocono Event

Berwick, PA (May 31, 2011)- After a hard crash in the Weis 125 last August at Pocono International Raceway, Steve Fox and the Universe Racing crew went to work to rebuild the racecar that Fox pilots in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. Even with limited fund, the team was determined to have a good showing with the #50 Universe Towing/FireHouse Dodge Charger this June in the ARCA 200 at Pocono. Unfortunately, the plan to compete in the upcoming event flip flopped following a meeting this week with Fox and his car owner, Tony Aquilino. Read More

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rication is Well Underway; eBay Auction Planned for the Near Future

The Universe Racing crew has been busy, preparing the #28/#50 FireHouse/Universe Racing Dodge Charger for the racing season. The car had to be re-skinned for this year, which means that the FireHouse hood auction announcement will be coming shortly. Stay tuned for details and as always, thanks for supporting Universe Racing! Sponsorship opportunities are still available for Pocono and beyond. If interested, please send an email from the contact link on this page.

Steve Fox and FireHouse Preparing for Busy 2011

Hazleton, PA (February 15, 2011)- Although the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards racing season kicked off at Daytona with Bobby Gerhart of Pennsylvania taking his seventh Daytona victory, another Pennsylvanian, Steve Fox and his crew have been hard at work preparing the Universe Racing FireHouse Dodge Charger for both Pocono races this season.

Following a crash near the end of the second event at Pocono last season, the car will be re-skinned, which means that the hood, which features the band FireHouse, will be up for an upcoming eBay auction and all proceeds will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, the team charity. Prior to the auction, the hood will be autographed by band members CJ Snare, Bill Leverty, Michael Foster and Allen McKenzie and of course the pilot of the racecar, Steve Fox.

More announcements in regards to the entire schedule for Universe Racing will be announced near spring and not only the race team has big plans. FireHouse will be debuting a new album, which will be their first since 2003. The band plans to have the album release near spring.

Sponsor Spotlight Time!

Although Steve Fox and the Universe Racing crew will be busy during the winter months, there's always time to recognize our loyal supporters and sponsors, all of which will be show cased in our "SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT" on our Facebook page. If you haven't done so already, please click on our Facebook link on the lower right hand section of this page to check it out. Please be sure to "Like" Universe Racing on Facebook. Please remember that the 2011 season is right around the corner. If you think it cost millions to sponsor a race car, think again and contact us for details on how to get involved. To all of our fans, crew members, supporters and sponsors- Happy Holidays from all of us here at Universe Racing!

SCCA Style, Steve Fox Sings in the Rain

Berwick, PA (August 17, 2010)- Most people in the racing world know Steve Fox this season as the driver of the #50 FireHouse/Universe Towing and Autobody Dodge Charger in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards. However, after making his Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) start with his Van Diemen RF96 Formula Continental last weekend, Fox can also be known as a road racer, as he finished in the second spot while competing in the rain on the road course at Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond, PA. Read More.

Good Run Ends Three Laps Short for Steve Fox at Pocono

Berwick, PA (August 2, 2010)- Following a mediocre run in June, Steve Fox and the Universe Racing team made wholesale changes to the #28 Universe Towing/FireHouse Dodge Charger and headed to Pocono International raceway last weekend with high hopes of a strong run in the Weis 125 with the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards.

Fox started 24^th on the grid moved into the 19^th spot following a caution flag on the first lap. Compared to the last Pocono event, the driver seemed much happier and more content with the car. Read More.

Frustration Results in 22^nd Place Effort for Fox at Pocono

Long Pond, PA (June 6, 2010)- Steve Fox and the Universe Racing headed into the weekend at Pocono International Raceway for the Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 200 in the ARCA Racing Series event, presented by RE/MAX and Menards with three goals in mind. The First was to qualify through time and second, to bring the car home in one piece. The third was to earn a top 20 finish, which nearly happened for the #28 FireHouse/Universe Towing Dodge Charger. As the old saying goes, ‘two out of three ain’t bad’.

Fox time trialed 21^st quickest on Friday and felt that he had a good piece for Saturday’s 200-mile event. Saturday morning Fox, along with several competitors, signed autographs prior to the drivers meeting before taking to the speedway. Read More

Universe Racing Names Alex’s Lemonade Stand as Official Team Charity

BERWICK, PA (4/4/10)- Universe Racing and driver Steve Fox are proud to announce the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as the official team charity this season. Founded by the late Alexandria “Alex” Scott, who passed away from cancer at the age of 8, the charity was designed to help find a cure for children who suffer from cancer.

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Click HERE if you would like an autographed card from Steve Fox, driver of the FireHouse Dodge Charger. Please note that we are waiting for a new batch of autograph cards to arrive, so you may not get your cards right away.

NOTE- The team will be running the #28 for both Pocono events in 2010

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