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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.

Thanks to all parties involved and to Dickensheet for the highest bid, the auction was a huge success.

Dickensheet isn’t only a FireHouse and Universe Racing fan. The lifelong drummer and member of a band named “Fragments of Silence” is also familiar with Alex’s Lemonade Stand, the charity in which the auction of the hood will benefit.

“I know of Alex’s Lemonade Stand through Don Schumacher Racing when they supported the charity in Denver, Co last July”, said Dickensheet.

Not knowing where the piece that he won will end up long term, he has plans for it once it arrives at his doorstep.

He commented, “I really don’t know where I am going to place the hood, but it may end up in my practice space for our band.”

“I’m so glad that team owner Tony Aquilino and everyone involved were all able to make this happen”, noted Steve Fox, the driver of the Universe Racing Dodge Charger.

Fox continued, “This charity does great things and I know that the funds will be put to good use. I’d like to congratulate Everett on winning the auction and I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to have a unique piece of both, rock-n-roll and racing”, and Aquilino agreed.

For information on international recording artists, FireHouse, including their entire 2011 concert schedule, please visit www.firehousemusic.com.

For more information on Steve Fox and all of his usual team supporters, including Universe Towing and Autobody, FireHouse, Valve Tech Sales LLC, Tri State Towing Equipment, Himmer Graphics, Weigand Combat Handguns, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, G-Force Racing Products, Keenan Auto Group, Road Scholar Transport, Long Island Skydiving, Wentz Auto Body & Sales and StockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway, please visit www.universeracing.net

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.

The piece even has a little character, as it received minor damage from a crash in the closing laps during its last ride at Pocono International raceway in August of last season.

Rare and interesting, the hood will look great hanging from the wall or ceiling in any type of sports or music related establishment, garage or even a FireHouse or Universe Racing fans living room. The best part is that the cause that the auction supports will be the benefactor.

“We teamed up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand at the beginning of last season”, noted Fox. “Alex herself must have been truly awesome to start what she did, not only at such a young age, but also while being sick with cancer”, he noted.

He continued, “If this auction helps even one child with this horrible disease, I know that I’d be very happy and I’m sure that the guys from FireHouse feel the same way. The whole deal is pretty neat, but knowing that it’s going to a such a great cause makes it truly rewarding”.

The members of FireHouse have the same feeling as Fox does in regards to the charity auction and it showed through their fans, both at the concert in Clearfield, PA and also on their Facebook page.

The auction has begun and it will run for ten days. There aren’t any hidden fees, such as handling or even shipping. Matter of fact, Fox is going to pay for the shipping of the hood to any address in the continental U.S. Unfortunately, due to the size, the hood cannot be shipped outside of the continental U.S. The eBay item number is 120762292295.

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.

Richard Childress racing driver, Ty Dillon, took the victory over his teammate, Tim George, Jr.

“Today was a great day for Universe Racing”, noted Fox. “It seemed like everything just fell our way today and I’m thrilled with a 16^th place finish on the lead lap”.

Unlike past races, Fox had a volunteer pit crew and they definitely got the job done.

“Those guys (pit crew) were great today”. He continued, “Everyone worked hard and I especially have to thank Gary Sterner. He helped me for two nights a week over the last year to rebuild this car since we wrecked at Pocono”.

Along with his sponsors and everyone else who helped out Universe Racing, Fox noted that Dom Hurse and Kyle Martell really helped with getting the bodywork and setup complete. He also said that Gary Wentz from Wentz Auto Body provided excellent transportation for the team’s equipment.

Despite the rain on Saturday and terrific effort on Sunday, it couldn’t have been a better weekend for Universe Racing. Members from the team’s public relations agency headed to the Clearfield County Fair on Saturday to meet up with internationally known band, FireHouse. The members of the group autographed the hood from the car that Fox competed with last year and soon it will be auctioned off on eBay, where all of the proceeds will be donated to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand charity.

“I’m thrilled about the upcoming auction and can’t thank FireHouse and everyone else involved enough for supporting it”, said Fox. “I hope we can raise a ton of money from it for Alex’s Lemonade Stand.”

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.

“To say I’m excited about this race is an understatement”, noted Fox. “We’ve spent so much time preparing the car for this race since the beginning of the season and I’m very happy where we’re at right now”.

He continued, “The car has been gone over multiple times by the great crew of guys that we have at Universe Racing, we’ve repaired damage, updated the nose and threw a good setup underneath the car- we’ll be fine come Saturday”.

Despite not running the Universe Racing entry in the first Pocono event, Fox is thrilled with the support that the team has heading into this weekend.

“Our sponsors and supports stood behind us, which I feel is terrific. They are all great to us and I’m very happy to be carrying decals showing the latest FireHouse album, called “Full Circle”. Those guys have been awesome to work with over the last two years with and even my 20 year old son thinks they’re albums rock”.

Menards Pole Qualifying is set to kick off at 5:40 PM EST and the green flag is scheduled to drop for the ARCA Pennsylvania 125 at 3:00 PM EST on Saturday. The race will be aired live on SPEED.

Sponsorship and marketing opportunities can be directed to Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing at www.tylerjett.com.

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.

“I got my ARCA license in 2007”, noted Fox. “At the time no one at all was willing to put me in a racecar, that was until I spoke with Wayne Peterson, who I was going to drive for part time but the deal never materialized”.

This deal in sorts is a reunion. Fox and Peterson have been in touch since that initial phone call and even though Fox drives for another team now, he feels like this is a great opportunity to help give his sponsors some exposure, plus his fans want to seem him in competition.

“We had to withdraw the Universe Racing entry, which was a real bummer”, he said. “However, this still gives us the awesome opportunity to not only compete, but also to be around the ARCA scene, which is really important in motorsports today. I can’t thank Wayne and his bunch enough, they’re a great group of people”.

Menards Pole Qualifying for the Pocono ARCA 200 will kick off at 2:05 PM on Friday. The 200-mile race is slated for a 1:30 PM start on Saturday. The race can be viewed on SPEED TV at 8 PM on Saturday and can be heard live by visiting www.arcaracing.com.

For more information on Steve Fox and all of his usual team supporters, including Universe Towing and Autobody, FireHouse, AFR Productions, Tyre Shield, Valve Tech Sales LLC, Tri State Towing Equipment, Himmer Graphics, Weigand Combat Handguns, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, G-Force Racing Products, Long Island Skydiving, Eibach Springs and StockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway, please visit www.universeracing.net

For more information in regards to Peterson Motorsports and all of their fine sponsors, visit www.petersonmotorsports.net.

Sponsorship and marketing opportunities can be directed to Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing at www.tylerjett.com.

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.

“The car wasn’t 100% ready and we only have a week left before heading to Pocono”, Fox said Monday evening. “Both myself and Tony feel horrible to withdraw our entry for the Pocono 200 in June, but missing this event will give us more time to better prepare for the Pennsylvania 125 at Pocono this August”, he said.

Fox stressed that he was upset during the meeting and wanted to have a good showing for the team’s fans and supporters and then following the meeting he began to see things in reality.

“The fact is that the car had to be totally rebuilt. We still have a little work to do and haven’t had any testing what so ever, so who knows what the car would have done. In hindsight, after meeting with Tony I realize that this is the best choice for us as a team to focus on the second Pocono race and it will hopefully line us up for a finish to be proud of”.

Along with missing the first Pocono event, Fox is equally upset that he won’t be able to debut the new FireHouse album, “Full Circle” on the car in June. The brand new album is scheduled for release on June 1^st.

“All I can say is that we’ll put this aside and focus on the August race. If all goes well then, hopefully we can get another show or two in elsewhere”, said Fox.

For more information on Universe Racing and all of the team supporters, including Universe Towing and Autobody, FireHouse, AFR Productions, Tyre Shield, Valve Tech Sales LLC, Tri State Towing Equipment, Himmer Graphics, Weigand Combat Handguns, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, G-Force Racing Products, Long Island Skydiving, Eibach Springs and StockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway, please visit www.universeracing.net

Sponsorship and marketing opportunities can be directed to Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing at www.tylerjett.com.

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.

For more information on Universe Racing and all of the team supporters, including Universe Towing and Autobody, FireHouse, AFR Productions, Valve Tech Sales LLC, Tri State Towing Equipment, Himmer Graphics, Weigand Combat Handguns, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, G-Force Racing Products, Long Island Skydiving, Eibach Springs and StockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway, please visit www.universeracing.net. Please visit www.firehousemusic.com for FireHouse’s 2011 tour date schedule.

Sponsorship and marketing opportunities can be directed to Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing at www.tylerjett.com.

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.

It was the 40th Anniversary SCCA National Championship SCCA races at Pocono and after competing at the facility two weeks prior in the ARCA event, Fox hoped to get a great finish for Universe Racing and all of the teams supporters. Despite the wet track conditions, Fox drove consistently to score a runner-up effort, which is his career best.

“After the weekend we had here two weeks ago with the ARCA car it feels great to get a good finish for Universe Racing and all of our guys”, noted Fox.

He was also impressed with the Van Diemen RF96 Formula Continental that he raced for the very first time.

“To run this well at a national event my first time in this car really makes me feel good about our chances for some solid performances in the future. I’m hoping that our sponsors, supporters and fans are as happy as I am. Afterall, we share the same sponsors between our ARCA and SCCA efforts”.

For more information on Universe Racing and all of the team supporters, including Universe Towing and Autobody, FireHouse, AFR Productions, American Truck, Valve Tech Sales LLC, Tri State Towing Equipment, Himmer Graphics, Weigand Combat Handguns, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, G-Force Racing Products, Long Island Skydiving, Eibach Springs and StockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway, please visit www.universeracing.net

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.

“The car was very good all day”, said Fox. “We made a lot of changes since our last visit to Pocono and all of the hard work really paid off”.

Fox came into the pits for service under the second caution flag and headed back on track with hopes of a solid top 20 finish. Those hopes were smashed with three laps remaining when the right front tire on Fox’s car blew out and short the car into the turn three wall.

“The car felt funny in turn one and then it was fine in turn two”, the driver recalled. “When I got in three it just shot up the track. I barely had time to react, it just happened so fast”.

Fox was taken to the infield care center before being transported to a local hospital for x-rays. Fortunately, his only injuries are bruised ribs and a tore up racecar.

“It really stinks and I hate it for the team and all of our sponsors and supporters”, said Fox. “We’ll just have to tear the car down to see exactly what we’ve got ahead of us, but as for now it might be a while before we get back on track with the ARCA car”.

Robb Brent added his name to the list of first-time winners in the series this season when he picked up the Pocono victory over Dakoda Armstrong. Fox was forced to settle for a 31^st place finish.

Fox and Universe Racing Set for Return to Pocono

Berwick, PA (July 10, 2010)- Steve Fox and the Universe Racing Team are ready to do action in the Weis 125 with the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards on Saturday, July 31 at Pocono International Raceway.

Following a decent appearance at the “Tricky Triangle” back in June, Fox and the entire team are focused on the upcoming event, which will take place immediately after the running of the inaugural Camping World Truck Series event at the facility.

“We have all of the body damage repaired and we’re set for our return to Pocono”, noted Fox. The car is at Wiz’s shop (Crew Chief) and he’s putting the race set up in it. We’ll be in good shape for this one”.

To say the least, Fox was disappoint with his outing in the June race at the track. However, he feels that the team’s luck will turn around. “We had a better car than what the end result showed in June”, he said. “We had some radio and pit problems, which hurt because I couldn’t let the crew know what the car needed during pit stops. We’ve got that all taken care of and I’m really looking forward to a good showing for all of our great sponsors and team supporters”.

Speaking of which, the band FireHouse, is a huge supporter of Universe Racing. FireHouse will be performing with Skid Row at Penn’s Peak, in the Pocono area on Friday, July 30 at 8 PM. Race fans and rock-n-roll lovers alike are invited to come out to enjoy the evening after Menards Pole qualifying at Pocono.

The #28 FireHouse/Universe Racing Dodge Charger will hit the track for practice and qualifying on Friday, July 30. Drivers in the Weis Markets 125 ARCA Racing Series event will take the green flag at 3 PM EST and the race will be shown live on SPEED.

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.

Typically plagued with yellow flags, the team set up the racecar for short runs. The plan for Fox was to take is easy over the first half of the event and then kick it up a notch for the second half. However, the cautions never fell into place and Mikey Kile, who led most of the race, set a blistering pace and nearly lapped the entire field.

“Compared to Friday we were off all day”, said Fox. “The first half of race was pretty decent. The car ran well, but it was really loose in turn three”, he said. “The crew tried to adjust on it and it didn’t get any better”.

There was added frustration during a green flag stop when the car fell off of the jack. “I got really frustrated at that point because we were running decent”, noted Fox. “That’s the way it goes and we’ll take what we learned and make it much better for July”.

The timing of first caution flag didn’t help matters. “Many of the teams have already pitted and then the yellow came out”, said Fox. “It hurt us and we lost laps on those exchanges also”.

Fox brought out the second and final yellow with 11 laps remaining. “The car was so loose in three and very tight in turn one. I drove it into one too hard and just scraped the wall and then went around”, said the driver.

“At least the car’s in one piece and we have something to go off of for July when ARCA returns to Pocono. “We’re down a little bit on power, but didn’t show what we’re capable of. I expected a better result from the team and a better result for our great sponsors”, he said. “I feel like we let them down”.

Fox summed up the day a positive note and has begun to focus on the next event in seven weeks. “It’s not the finish that we hoped for and doesn’t reflect on how well we could have run. All I can say is that we’ll get them next time”.

Despite having a finish that was not to his liking, Fox praised team owner Tony Aquilino for all that he’s done. “Tony put a lot into this effort and he’s excited about returning in July. I really appreciate everything that he’s done for us”.

Craig Goess took the lead following the last caution flag and took the checkers for his first career ARCA victory. Fox crossed the strip in the 22^nd position.

In conjunction with Alex’s Lemonade Stand and following the event, Fox and a fellow competitor headed to a local Quarter Midget track to sign autographs for a child with cancer.

Fox also noted that the team would have never been able to complete in the event if it weren’t for the team supporters, which include Universe Towing and Autobody, FireHouse, AFR Productions, American Truck, Valve Tech Sales LLC, Tri State Towing Equipment, Himmer Graphics, Weigand Combat Handguns, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, G-Force Racing Products, Long Island Skydiving and StockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway.

Steve Fox and Universe Racing will hit the track again on Saturday, July 31 in the running of the Weis Markets 125 at Pocono. The ARCA Racing Series event is slated to begin at 3:00 PM (EST) and will be televised live on SPEED.

Steve Fox Times 21^st Quickest at Pocono

Long Pond, PA (June 4, 2010)- Steve Fox and the Universe Racing team took the #28 FireHouse/Universe Towing Dodge Charger out to Pocono International Raceway Saturday for Menards Pole Qualifying on Friday with hopes of making the field for the Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 200 in the ARCA Racing Series event, presented by RE/MAX and Menards.

“The car was pretty good in the morning practice, but it was a little loose in turn three”, said Fox. The Universe Racing crew went to work and made some adjustments before Fox returned to the speedway.

Evidently the talented crew did their job well, as Fox picked up a half second from his quickest practice lap. He laid down a lap of 58.28 (154.427 MPH), which was good enough for the 21^st starting spot. Mikey Kyle grabbed the pole position for the 200-mile show.

Fox was happy with his effort, yet felt that he left a little on the table. “I probably could have driven it just a little harder. It drove the best that it did all day and we have a great car for the race”.

There’s no doubt that the entire team recognizes all of their supporters for their first start of the season, which include Universe Towing and Autobody, FireHouse, American Truck, Valve Tech Sales LLC, Tri State Towing Equipment, Himmer Graphics, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, G-Force Racing Products, Long Island Skydiving and StockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway.

Steve Fox and the Universe Racing FireHouse Dodge Charger will start the Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 200 in the ARCA Racing Series event at 1:00 PM (EST). The race will be aired on SPEED at 4:00 PM (EST)..

Universe Racing can also be visited on the web at www.universeracing.net. You may also connect with both Universe Racing and many of the team supporters through Facebook.

Following Show with FireHouse, Universe Racing is Ready for Pocono

Clearfield, PA (May 12, 2010)- ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards driver Steve Fox, along with team members from Universe Racing joined FireHouse last Saturday at the Clearfield PA Outdoors and Sports Show for a meet and greet with the popular band members. It was a momentous occasion in a sort, as it was the first time that the band saw the FireHouse Dodge Charger that Fox will use for competition in the upcoming ARCA 200 at Pocono International Raceway on June 5.

Despite threatening rain showers and damaging winds, FireHouse, who was the opening act for Winger, took to the stage and went on with the show. Meanwhile, the FireHouse Dodge Charger sat below the grandstands where concertgoers were able to take photographs and receive autographs from Fox.

Thanks to Pocono International raceway, Universe Racing team members were able to give away tickets for the upcoming ARCA event at Pocono.

Known for their appreciation of and interaction with the fans, FireHouse members CJ Snare, Bill Leverty, Michael Foster and Allen McKenzie joined the fans for a meet and greet session following their performance. They also headed over to see all of the work that the Universe Racing team put into the car for the upcoming event at Pocono.

“That’s just so cool”, said Foster with a huge smile when he saw the racecar. Foster is an avid race fan and also the band’s drummer. He wrote and sings the vocals for the song “Door to Door”, which was written specifically around automobile racing.

“All of the people that I met in Clearfield were really great and seem very supportive of Universe Racing”, noted Fox. He continued, “I’m really happy that we had the opportunity to head out there to be with FireHouse. All of the guys seem really pumped about the race at Pocono and I hope we do well for them and all of our other supporters”.

Having the Universe Racing FireHouse Dodge Charger on display at the show also helped the race team show case all of their supporters this season, which includes Universe Towing, American Truck, Valve Tech Sales LLC, Tri State Towing Equipment, Himmer Graphics, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, G-Force Racing Products and StockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway.

Shown in photo above (left to right): Bill Leverty, Steve Fox, CJ Snare, Michael Foster, Allen McKenzie

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

BERWICK, PA- 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.

Shortly before her first birthday, Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. By her second birthday, Alex was crawling and able to stand up with leg braces. She worked hard to gain strength and to learn how to walk. She appeared to be beating the odds, until the shattering discovery within the next year that her tumors had started growing again. In the year 2000, the day after her fourth birthday, Alex received a stem cell transplant and informed her mother, "When I get out of the hospital I want to have a lemonade stand”. She said she wanted to give the money to the doctors to help them find a cure. True to her word, she held her first lemonade stand later that year and raised an amazing $2000 for what she called "her hospital”.

Throughout the latter stages of her battle with the horrible disease, Alex had raised over $1 million to help find a cure. Alex's family-including brothers Patrick, Eddie, and Joey and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

Supporting the effort that Alex started nearly ten years ago, Fox, of Hazelton, PA instantly decided to donate to the cause through his racing efforts. In conjunction with Universe Racing, Fox promised to donate $1 for each lap that he completes while driving the Universe Racing/FireHouse Dodge Charger in ARCA Racing Series prented by RE/MAX and Menards this season. Aside from the nationally acclaimed series Fox also competes in the populat Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) road racing events and plans to match the same amount for those races as well.

“I’m very fortunate to have the opportunities that I do in racing”, said Fox. “As soon as I heard about Alex’s Lemonade Stand I knew that this would be the charity that the race team and I need to not only support, but also help promote”. He continued, “Working with Alex’s family on such a great cause is an honor”.

Alex's Lemonade Stand provides a meaningful and fun way to make a difference in the lives of others. As Alex once said, "holding your own Alex's Lemonade Stand is easy and fun!" It is also an inspiring way for caring people of all ages to support our mission of curing childhood cancer, one cup at a time!

Please visit www.alexslemonade.org to read more regarding Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Donations are accepted through the website. Universe Racing can also be visited on the web at www.universeracing.net. You may also connect with both organizations through Facebook.

FireHouse and Universe Racing to ROCK Clearfield, Pa

BERWICK, PA (3/26/10)- Universe Racing and the multi platinum recording band, FireHouse are proud to announce that the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards FireHouse/Universe Racing Dodge Charger will accompany the band to the Central PA Outdoors and Sports Show in Clearfield, Pa on Saturday, May 8.

Set to rock the stage with Winger, FireHouse members CJ Snare, Michael Foster, Bill Leverty and Allen McKenzie are excited about seeing “their” race car before it takes to the track on June 5^th at the Pocono International Raceway in Long Pond, Pa.

Thanks to Pocono Raceway, a select number of show goers will have the opportunity to receive a free pass to the Pocono 200 in June.

Steve Fox of Hazleton, Pa pilots the FireHouse Dodge and he will be in attendance to sign autographs and talk with fans.

The Central PA Outdoors and Sports Show features hunting and fishing products, plus information on outdoor sport and camping retreats, supplies, boats, RV’s, ATV’s and more. The event runs all weekend from May 7-9 at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds.

Beginning at 7:00 PM on Saturday night, FireHouse will take the stage, followed by Winger. Concert tickets are only $20 and are available at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds office.

Running ‘Door to Door’ this season, come out and witness the collision of rock-n-roll and stock car racing!

Visit www.universeracing.net for up to date information on the FireHouse Dodge Charger. For the complete FireHouse touring schedule, please log on to www.firehousemusic.com. Information on the Central PA Outdoors and Sports Show can be viewed at www.centralpaoutdoorshow.com.

Running “Door to Door”, FIREHOUSE Teams up with Universe Racing

BERWICK, PENNSYLVANIA- Like baseball and hotdogs, rock-n-roll and auto racing go hand in hand. Keeping that tradition alive, Universe Racing, an ARCA Racing Series Presented by RE/MAX and Menards race team is pleased to announce its alliance and marketing partnership with the multi-platinum recording band, FireHouse for both ARCA events at Pocono International Raceway this season. In conjunction with Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing, the partnership has been agreed upon, with the possibility of the team running more than just the events at Pocono this year.

Consisting of band members CJ Snare, Bill Leverty, Michael Foster and Allen McKenzie, FireHouse has been a force on the hard rock music scene for over two decades. Most fans remember their rockin’ hits like “Don’t Treat me Bad”, “Love of a Lifetime”, “Live my Life for You” and “When I Look Into Your Eyes”, among others. After all of these years together, the band continues to tour, make new music and entice new fans while maintaining the same fan base they’ve had for years.

FireHouse are no strangers to auto racing. They have performed at numerous racing events including Bristol Motor Speedway and Iowa Speedway. Drummer, Michael Foster has always been an avid fan of auto racing. Front man and Pennsylvania native, CJ Snare, commented, “We are very proud to support Universe Racing. As a young man growing up in PA, we always heard about the Pocono Raceway and for Firehouse to play a small part in the races is an honor. We are all race fans but by far the biggest fan is our drummer, Michael Foster”, noted Snare.

Matter of fact, the band released “Door to Door” on their CD labeled “Prime Time”. The song is specifically written around racing. Along with many other FireHouse favorites, “Door to Door” is available for download at iTunes.

Owned by Bronx, New York businessman, Tony Aquilino, Universe Racing is entering its first season of competition with Hazleton’s Steve Fox at the controls. Fox has over 30 years under his belt in many forms of racing. He began racing motorcycles and snowmobiles and has since competed at many local short tracks in the Northeast. He also has a handful of ARCA Racing Series starts at Pocono International Raceway, where he is the General Manager for the Stock Car Racing Experience.

“This is great”, exclaimed Fox when asked about the newly formed alliance. He continued, “I’m thrilled to be working with FireHouse, one of my favorite bands. When FireHouse burst on the scene in the 90s they really went right to the top. They have proved that they have staying power with how popular they still are today. I’m really looking forward to having a lot of fun with this and I hope they are as well. Looks like this season we’ll have to ‘Reach for the Sky’ “.

FireHouse will be in the Pocono area the night prior to the Pennsylvania 125, which is slated for July 31. Along with Skid Row, FireHouse will be performing at Penn’s Peak, a popular club in nearby Jim Thorpe, PA.

With FireHouse Music on the hood of the FireHouse Music Dodge Charger for both Pocono races this season, and if agreed upon by the management at Penn’s Peak, Fox and others from the Universe Racing team may be on hand at the Jim Thorpe venue for concert-goers to check out the full bodied stock car and the great rock band that helps support their efforts in the ARCA Racing Series.

Both Fox and the entire Universe Racing team look forward to the summer events at Pocono and hope to obtain backing to run more races this season. Thanks to FireHouse, Universe Towing, Valve Tech Sales and G-Force Racing Products, they’re off to a great start.

Please visit www.universeracing.net for more information regarding Universe Racing and view the entire FireHouse schedule at www.FireHousemusic.com.

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Universe Racing Signs Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing to Handle Team PR

BRONX, New York (February 8, 2010)- Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing has been named the official PR and marketing company for a new team in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards. Universe Racing and driver, Steve Fox, are looking forward to a great 2010 season with the new addition to their team.

Located in Berwick, Pa, Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing will focus on public relations, website maintenance and sponsorship negotiations for the team. In conjunction with their marketing efforts, specific events to showcase the team sponsors away from the racetrack through media and corporate outings are the number one priority.

Fox, who is no stranger to the ARCA Racing Series is excited to compete in a handful of races this season and is very content with the way Universe Racing is coming along.

“Probably the most important piece in this puzzle of putting a team together, a PR and media person, is being handled by someone who I know is the right choice, Gene at Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing. He really is top notch. I have dealt with many people who try and work in the same field as Gene does and I was impressed by him from the start”, noted Fox.

He continued by saying, “He is doing a great job for us and I know he would do the same for any other team smart enough to sign up with him.”

Although the team hasn’t landed a primary sponsor for their 2010 select schedule of events just yet, they’re thrilled to welcome Valve Tech Sales, LLC, G-Force Racing Gear and Universe Towing as associate sponsors so far this season.

Fox will take to the speedway for his first ARCA Racing Series event of the season with the running of the Pocono 200 at Pocono International Raceway in June.

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Universe Racing Gearing up for Partial 2010 ARCA Racing Series Run

Bronx, NY- A new ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards team will compete part time in 2010. Owned by Bronx, NY businessman, Tony Aquilino, Universe Racing is slated to make its first start this summer at Pocono International Raceway with Steve Fox of Hazleton behind the controls.

Fox has over 30 years under his belt in many forms of racing. He started out racing motorcycles and snowmobiles and has competed at many local short tracks in the Northeast. He also has a handful of ARCA Racing Series starts at Pocono International, where he is the General Manager for the Stock Car Racing Experience. He has a SCCA National License and says road racing is his second favorite behind the ARCA Series.

Both Aquilino and Fox are very excited about the upcoming season. Fox has won races on two wheels and four, on dirt and asphalt and both road courses and ovals. He hopes to see some similar success in 2010 with their 2007 Dodge Charger. In addition to races at Pocono, there’s a possibility that the team will compete in other events if they can secure sponsorship. “I’ve competed in a couple of ARCA Racing Series events in the past and they are the best. From the other competitors to the ARCA Racing Series officials to everyone involved, top notch professionals all the way”, noted Fox. “In what other series can a guy run some of the same tracks as the NASCAR boys, and still be in front of the popular regional fan base”, he noted. “It’s also a great opportunity for motorsports marketing with huge rewards at a fraction of Sprint Cup sponsorship”.

For more information on Motorsports Marketing with Universe Racing, dates on team and show car appearances and to keep up with all that they have going on, visit www.universeracing.net or contact their PR and Media director at Tyler Jett Motorsports Marketing.

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