Salem, IN (April 28, 2009) – Champion Racing Association Officials have announced that Hamner Racing Engines will be the sponsor of the Hamner Racing Engines Fast Lap of the Race Award with the CRA Super Series South for all the remaining events on the series 2009 schedule. The driver turning the fastest lap during the feature race at each series event will receive a $100 Product Certificate from Hamner Racing Engines. In addition Hamner Racing Engines will support the series with some season ending awards at the series 2009 awards banquet.

Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing, concentrating in the race-intensive Southeast. They build and prepare motors for Super Late Model racing across the country including the Pro All Star Series (PASS), the Blizzard Series, the Viper Series, and with the CRA Super Series and CRA Super Series South. Their short-track motors are Ford and Chevy engines.

After working for his dad in an engine related business, Jeff Hamner ventured out on his own with the help of former NASCAR Cup driver Gary Bradberry and his team operation. In 1996, Jeff began his own family business in McCalla, AL. His goal was to take the business to the next level by building short track/touring series racing engines. The company gained exposure in 1996 by winning the Hooter's Series Championship and NASCAR Southwest Tour. After six years, several poles, wins, and championships later, the business moved to a new facility in West Blocton, AL.

Hamner Racing Engines have had success with their 9 to 1 Engines, their Steel Head Engines and their recently developed cost effective Sealed Engine. Kyle Busch used a Hamner Racing Engine to win this past January’s SpeedFest 2009 CRA event at Lanier National Speedway. Johanna Long used a Hamner Racing Engine to win the April 10th Blizzard Series event at Five Flags Speedway, her first ever Super Late Model win. Other top Late Model racers using Hamner Racing Engines include Scott Carlson, Brandon Carlson, Donnie Wilson, Ryan Lawler, Josh Hamner, Ryan Sieg and Scot Walters.

More information on Hamner Racing Engines is available at www.hamnerracingengines.com or by contacting them at 205-938-0338.