08.25.2011
BIG TURNAROUND FOR CHRIS SCRIBNER
Source Jeannie Broussal

Roseville, CA - It's amazing what can happen when you have good chemistry between a driver, crew chief and crew. Chris Scribner, driver of the No. 51 Heritage Hotel Group Late Model, has struggled since he began his Late Model career in 2009, but with the addition of crew chief Tim Gillette a few weeks ago, Scribner has kicked his racing into high gear.

"I interviewed a lot of people for the job of crew chief," Scribner said. "I picked the one where the chemistry was right for me and my family/crew. That's important to us."

In the last four races, Scribner has 2 third-place finishes, 1 fourth-place and 1 fifth-place finish. He was the number one qualifier August 14 for the Twin 44 races.

Scribner says the next step for the team is winning. "That's what I am accustomed to. Our goal is to be the team to beat," he said.

Born and raised in Sacramento, Scribner grew up racing go-karts on area dirt tracks. He ranked third in the nation in 2008, and he has won multiple karting championships with over 100 wins. He represented Team USA in Spain at the IAME International Challenge for two years.

Scribner has been around racing his whole life. Scribner's dad, Rick Scribner, raced Sprint Cars for many years and raced in Winston West. Scribner Motorsports, the family business, manufactures go-kart engine containers, go-kart track barriers and plastic bodies for go-karts.

Having accomplished everything he could in go-karts, Scribner went looking for something new. He bought an original Phil Perry Late Model car. It's a 1989 car and Scribner says it's been a long road to get it in working order.

He said he's had chassis problems throughout 2009. He thought a good driver could overcome that, but he now knows that is not the case. "You cannot overcome a bad handling chassis," Scribner said. "Now, after spending time getting the chassis worked out, I can drive the way I want to."

Scribner says he loves the racing environment at All American Speedway. "Roseville has a family atmosphere. We have always raced as a family and that's the way I like it," he said. "The Mansch's, the Scotts, the Henrys, they all race as families. Being pitted next to the Mansch's, we help each other. It's almost like we are teammates."

"The fans are the same way. They come as a family and that's the fun part of racing," he said.

For more information go to: www.scribnermotorsports.com. For more information about All American Speedway go to: www.allamericanspeedway.com

Additional information on Scribner Motorsports 2010 season can be obtained from the teams website www.scribnermotorsports.com. The Team will contest the 2010 All American Speedway NASCAR Late Model 27 race series with Team Partners Heritage Hotel Group, RMG Race Media Group, Star Racing Supply, Zamp Helmets, Scribner Plastics, Powertrain Technology, Eibach Springs, Vicci Racing Apparel, MSD Ignition, Flowmaster, AD3 Graphics, Allstar Performance, and KRC Power Steering.