CEN Race Report

CEN Race Team and Report

Andrew Smonlik
Age: 24

Years in the industry: 10

Sponsors: CEN Racing, Pro-Line Racing, Airtronics, Byron's Fuel, Acer Racing, JT Racing,
Kolor Koncepts, Nocer, New Era.

Achievements:
2004 ROAR 1/10th scale Pro Stock Buggy CHAMPION and TQ
2003 Off Road Monster Truck National Champion
2002 R/C Gas Pro Series Overall 5th in Pro Gas Truck, 7th in Pro 1/8th scale
2002 Saturday Series Race Pro 1/8th scale buggy 3rd Overall
2002 Roar Off-road Nationals in Miami A-main Finished 9th
2002 Endless Summer Classic Pro Stock Buggy Champion 1st Place
2002 Endless Summer Classic Pro Mod Buggy Top Qualifier and 3rd overall A-main
2001 Manufacturers Challenge in Missouri Champion Pro 1/8th scale 1st place
2001 Watermelon Classic Pro Stock Buggy Champion 1st place
2001 Watermelon Classic Pro Mod Buggy Champion 1st Place
2001 Hot Rod Shootout Pro Stock Buggy Top Qualifier finished 2nd overall
2001 Roar Gas on-Road Nationals in Texas Qualified 6th Mains rained out
2001 Norrca Gas On-Road Nationals in Vegas Qualified 3rd Finished 5th
2000 Silver State Race in Vegas Pro Gas Truck 3rd Qualifier, finished 8th overall
2000 Roar Off-Road Electric Nationals in Dalton Georgia A-main finished 7th
1999 Pro-Stock Sedan National Champion (Team Associated TC3)
Plus numerous Regional and State championships, in Pro-Mod Buggy and Pro Stock Buggy

When Andrew's not racing: Andrew enjoys ANY competition. Whether it's playing billiards, bowling, poker, or baseball.

Personal quote: 2nd place is the 1st loser ;)


Mike Walker
Age: 26

Years in the industry: 12

Sponsors: CEN Racing, Pro-Line, New Era, Hardcore Racing

Achievements:
1997 National Champion Modified 1/10 off-road truck., 2001 Malaysian CEN Champion, Attended 2 IFMAR off-road World championships 1997 and 1999.

When Mike is not racing: He enjoys playing pool and shooting craps.

Personal quote: Never pet a burning dog!


Shawn Bowie
Age: 34

Years in the industry: 22

Sponsors: CEN Racing, Titus Hobbies, Team Scream, Bowie Racing, and his wife.

Achievements:
Race Director & Team Manager for Titus Hobbies
2004 Endless Summer Classic TQ 4wd and 19 turn buggy
2nd place 4wd buggy and 1st in 19 turn buggy
2004 Jimmy Babcock racing league 2nd place 4wd overall
2004 Norrca Nationals 4th in 19 turn buggy and 5th is 4wd buggy
2003 Endless summer classic 4wd 4th place A main, and 6th place in 2wd mod buggy.
2002 Paris Nitro Shoot Out 2nd place Gas Truck

When Shawn is not at the track: Shawn goes dirt bike riding with his boys, flying rc helicopters or planes. He also enjoys camping and fishing with his family.

Personal quote: Make the difference!


Steven Stewart
Years of R/C: 8

Home track: West Michigan Area clubs

Current Sponsor: CEN Racing, GS Racing, KC-Racing, Diggity Designs

Achievements:
Dominant on the Club Level, One of Michigan's Fastest, Participated in USHRA RC Demo, Very Close to graduating High school

What do you do during your free time? I play my guitar and listen to music; I work on full sized electric race cars, Hang out with my friends, and Racing of course.


William Copley
Age: 36

Years in the industry: 16

Sponsors: CEN Racing, Byron Fuels, RB Mods, Fusion Batteries, Duncan Modifieds, Johnny fs BSR Tires, Native Racing, Integy.

Achievements:
2005 RB Mods Pro Nitro Challenge (Oval) 1st Place A-Main
2005 Indiana Indoor State Championship 1st Place A-main
2004 TC/RC West Virginia State Championship 4st Place A-main
2004 Speed Zone July-4 (0ffroad) 1st Place A-main
2004 Speed Zone Firecracker 100 (Oval) 1st Place A-main
2004 Speed Zone Memorial Day Race (0ffroad) 1st Place A-main
2004 Speed Zone Memorial Day Race (Oval) 4st Place A-main
2004 TC/RC Bounty Hunter Race 1st Place A-main
2004 R/C Pro Series Round One Orlando Fl 8st Place A-main
2003 R/C Pro Series National Ranking Final Ranking 16th
2003 R/C Pro Series Eastern Division Final Standing 6th
2003 TC/RC Fall Points Series Series Champ
2003 West Virginia State Championship 10th Place A-Main
2003 TC/RC Summer Ticket Race 1st Place A-Main
2003 TC/RC Bounty Hunter Race 1st Place A-Main
2003 R/C Pro Series Round One Orlando Fl 1st Place A-Main
2003 TC/RC Spring Points Series Series Champ
2003 TC/RC Summer Points Series Series Champ
2003 TC/RC Spring Ticket Race 2nd Place A-Main
2002 Extreme Raceway Pumpkin Run 4th Place A-Main
2002 West Virginia State Championship 8th Place A-Main
2002 Extreme Tri-State Championship 8-th Place A-Main
2000 Extreme Tri-State Invitational 1st Place A-Main
2000 West Virginia State Championship 10th Place A-Main

When William is not racing: William is thinking about racing and how to improve himself and his equipment, In other words an R/C junkie.

Personal quote: In order to finish first, first you must finish