WAVE ENERGY DRINK DRIVER NICK HOFFMAN TO MAKE NASCAR DEBUT
18-Year Old to Make First Camping World Truck Series Start

CORNELIUS, NC (July 21, 2010) – Wave Energy Drink driver, Nick Hoffman, is set to make the debut of his life in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as he enters this weekend’s AAA Auto Insurance 200 at O’Reilly Raceway Park. The 18-year old protégé of NASCAR superstar, Carl Edwards, has had this race in mind since he began racing quarter midgets a decade ago in his hometown of St. Louis, MO.

On a normal weekend, Hoffman can be found behind the wheel of his No. 2 Wave Energy Drink Dirt Modified while racing in the American Modified Racing Association (AMRA) ranks. In preparation for this debut, Hoffman made the switch to asphalt tracks, having competed in several Whelen NASCAR Late Model Series events at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, NC earlier this summer. He showed promise right out of the gate, garnering a fifth place finish in his first outing.

Hoffman will be making his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the wheel of a familiar team. He’ll pilot the No. 63 Mittler Brothers Ford—the same team which gave a young Carl Edwards his start several years ago. His association with the team comes down to a nifty family connection. Nick Hoffman’s father, Darrell, turned wrenches on the truck back when Carl was behind the wheel.

“I’m very excited and I almost can’t believe this opportunity that I have,” said Hoffman. “I’ve worked very hard to get here, but there are so many talented drivers that won’t ever get the chance that I have here this weekend—so I’ve got to be humble about it. I’m here to learn, drive smoothly and above all—finish this race. I really can’t thank Carl [Edwards] and Mike [Mittler] enough for allowing me to chase my dream of driving in NASCAR. I’m pumped up and I’m going to give it all I’ve got,” he added.

The AAA Auto Insurance 200 gets underway at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, IN this Friday in a one-day show for practice, qualifying and the race. Live television coverage is available on the SPEED Channel beginning at 7:30 p.m. EDT with the green flag and 200 laps of racing set for just after 8:00 p.m.

(Gastonia, NC) March 23, 2010 – Wave Energy Drink driver Nick Hoffman won the 10th Annual Skyler Trull Memorial Event at the ½ mile Carolina Speedway Friday night to make him one-for-one in trips to Victory Lane in 2010. The event kicked off the season at Carolina Speedway.
Hoffman bested the 20-car field and took the victory in the 25-lap feature event, holding off a hard-charging Ryan Ayers during a green/white/checkered finish. The 17-year old Hoffman started third in the feature by virtue of his second place finish in the earlier heat race.

He ran a smart race in his No. 2 Wave Energy Drink Modified car, pacing himself throughout the race when then-race leader, Kyle Strickler lost an engine ahead of the field. Hoffman inherited the lead, but then had to deal with a determined Ayers over the final laps.

Coming out of turn four with the checkered flag waving in the air, both Ayers and Hoffman got together and locked fenders as they straightened out on the frontstretch. Hoffman threw his left hand out the window in a victory salute as he crossed the line first. After a quick trip to the tech area, Hoffman returned to the front stretch to do his famous “back flip” for the crowd.

“This is a great way to start off the season,” said an elated Hoffman. “It was so much fun out there tonight that I almost wished we had another 20 laps. It’s always great when your car is hooking up as well as ours did tonight. We caught a break or two and made it pay off. I’d like to thank Wave Energy Drink, PME Engines and Carl Edwards Motorsports for all the support they give me,” he added.

Courtesy of www.tastethewave.com

Official PR – Wicked Race Gear Media

NHM rolls into Carolina $1,000 to win

Nick Hoffman Motorsports looking to start season with a bang
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Mooresville, NC. – 3-17-10

The 2010 season is on the break of kicking off for most short track racers in America, but for Nick Hoffman Motorsports this weekend brings step 2 for their season. This weekend March 19-20th, the team heads to Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, NC. for the 10th annual Skyler Trull Memorial race. Although this is not the first time that the #2 Wave Energy Drink/PME Chevy has hit the track in 2010, you wouldn’t know by the teams attitude focused on their “Official” start to the year. “This is a big race for us to officially start off with a bang and gain some momentum for our title runs” Said the young driver, Nick Hoffman. “Its just added pressure that its a special event, and its important for us to come out with an exceptional finish right off the bat”. With the main focus being on the AMRA Modified Series, the team originally did not have plans to run for the Carolina track championship. However, the AMRA schedule shows that NHM has a legit chance at only missing a few races on the 2010 schedule at Carolina, this making the opportunity for a track championship still in play. The team has participated in two different pre-season tests as well as the Volusia Speedweeks campaign which all should contribute to a successful kickoff at Carolina this weekend. The team is also excited to have their backup car on the racetrack with the 2009 East Lincoln Speedway Track Champion, Danny Bohn. Bohn will pilot the NHM backup car for this weekends event. “I think me (Danny) and Nick should be able to share some good information both friday and saturday which could help us a lot on the racetrack” Said Bohn. If you would like more information regarding this weekends event go to: www.carolinaspeedway.net and stay tuned for updates via trackside by following the NHM facebook or Twitter pages.

About Nick Hoffman Motorsports
Nick Hoffman Motorsports (www.nickhoffmanmotorsports.com) competes as a full-time competitor in the American Modified Racing Association (AMRA) Series. The team is piloted by 17-year old Nick Hoffman, who will be competing in his second straight open-wheel modified racing season. Nick Hoffman often times considered, Carl Edwards protege’, has a 10 state schedule in 2010 and is eyeing not only rookie of the year honors, but touring series Champion in the AMRA tour. In 2009, Hoffman collected 9 feature wins. Info on NHM can be found at facebook.com/nickhoffmanmotorsports , twitter.com/Nhoffman2 , and Myspace.com/nh99 . To Inquire contact: info@wickedracegear.com

NHM would like to thank their partners:

Wave Energy Drink, PME Engines, Carl Edwards Motorsports, New Vision Graphics, Taylor Motorsports, Steve Arpin Racing, Wicked Race Gear, Wicked Race Gear Media, Mittler Brothers, Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Powermist Racing Fuels, Frankland Racing, Dirt Racer Productions, SMV Racing, Joie of Seating, Impact Racing Products, Oakley, Dirthead, Dirt Modified Magazine, JB Designs, Advertising Edge, Dominator Racing Products, Afco Racing, Autometer Gauges, Allstar Performance, Canton Racing Products, Extremeion Coatings, Fast Shafts, FNO Powder Coating, Hooker Harness, Joes Racing Products, Out-Pace Products, Sixteen’s Racing Products, Heintz Performance, Swift Springs, Turn-One Steering, Aero Wheels, Howe Racing Products, Willy’s Carbs, Real Show TV, Brown and Miller, RF Composites, Indocil Helmet Art, American Diecast, and Hoosier Tires.
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Courtesy of National Speed Sport News writer – Adam Fenwick

FEATURED IN NATIONAL SPEED SPORT NEWS

Young Race-Car Driver Hoffman Shows Confidence, Not Arrogance

Being a professional race car driver has its own set of unique requirements, much like any job. One of those requirements is the occasional promotional stop as part of a sponsorship program.
Typically a driver will stop at a given location along with a show car, take a few pictures, sign a few autographs, maybe conduct an interview or two and be on his way.
It was at one of these promotional stops last Saturday that we had the pleasure of meeting a young modified driver named Nick Hoffman.
It was just happenstance that this reporter stumbled across Hoffman’s promotional visit at Webster Radiator & A/C in Concord, NC. On our way home from running a few errands, we noticed a dirt modified sitting in the parking lot at Webster’s. After collecting a camera we returned to Webster’s to get the scoop on why a dirt-modified was sitting in its parking lot.
Upon arriving at Webster’s, Hoffman, a scrappy youngster with a confidence rivaling any young race-car driver, quickly introduced himself to us.
As it turns out, Hoffman has spent practically his entire life around racing. His father: Darrell Hoffman, raced modifieds for 20 years in the Midwest before trading in his driving gloves for wrenches at Pro Motor Engines, where he has won the MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown for the last three years.
The younger Hoffman, who was stopping at Webster’s for a sponsor-related visit, got his start racing quarter midgets at age 4. He steadily moved up the racing ranks, graduating to bandoleros and Legends cars while learning his way around a race car:
In 2008 he began his dirt modified career, making 20 starts around the country while collecting four victories. In 2009, he did a bit better, earning eight victories in 22 starts, including wins at Ray Evernham’s East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, N.C., Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, N.C. and Screven Motor Speedway in Sylvania, Ga.
It was nice to meet a young driver who was just happy to talk to someone interested in racing. We talked for five to 10 minutes about a number of racing-related topics, including his family’s relationship with NASCAR star Carl Edwards.
Hoffman said his family has known Edwards for years, long before he became the NASCAR star that he is today. In fact, Hoffman said that when Edwards moved to North Carolina he lived with the Hoffman family for a time before landing on his feet (In more ways than one) at Roush Fenway Racing.
These days Edwards is helping support Hoffman’s racing ambitions, including sponsoring his No.2 modified. Hoffman also receives backing from Wave Energy Drink, a company that has been making inroads in NASCAR with Tommy Baldwin Racing.
Hoffman has also picked up one of Edward’s unique traits, the popular celebratory backflip.
Hoffman performed that backflip for those in attendance Saturday, landing a backflip that would have drawn a perfect 10 from Edward’s himself.
This year Hoffman will follow the American Modified Racing Ass’n around the Mid-Atlantic states while running at other select events as his schedule permits.
Hoffman also noted that he may have an opportunity to make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut later this year at Indiana’s O’Reilly Raceway Park.
It was at this point someone tapped the young racer on the shoulder and told him it was time to go. The day was still young and Hoffman had to load up the car and head to Carolina Speedway for a test session to prepare for a race next weekend.
We quickly shook his hand and wished him luck as he scurried to his car: He had places to go and things to do.
A race car driver’s work is never done.

Official PR – Wicked Race Gear Media
Mooresville, NC. – 2-7-10

The 2010 Volusia County Speedway Speedweeks has yet to conclude, but it has for first time contender Nick Hoffman and his #2 machine. NHM decided last November that in order to prepare for a breakout season in the AMRA Modified series and to compete at more nationally recognized events, they would have to start their 2010 year in Florida. “I really just needed to get the experience competing with the best cars in the country at one place” Said Nick Hoffman. The initial plan was to run three nights at Volusia, However, Mother Nature diluted that to only two events. This was the first visit for Hoffman in Speedweeks, and the first time out in his “NEW” Taylor Chassis ride. “We had a test scheduled before coming down, but there was a snow storm and we had to cancel and come straight here…the biggest thing I really wanted to do was to get used to driving a totally different car” Nick stated. It didn’t take long for NHM to realize that they could have used that test to work out bugs. On the first day Feb. 4th, the #2 machine rolled out for their hot lap/qualifying session. It was then when Hoffman couldn’t get the transmission to shift into high gear and they had no choice but to scratch qualifying, which put them in the rear of the qualifying heat race. It was there, from a 12th place starting position, that Hoffman would come in finishing 6th, and he carried that momentum into a strong showing in the consi race starting 5th, driving up to 3rd before finishing 8th. “Night one was a bit crazy, and I was just happy to finally get some laps on the car” Hoffman stated. Night two on their schedule was washed out from rain all day. The optimistic attitude of the entire NHM team showed clearly on Day 3 with the excitement showing on their faces. However, again the brutal realization to new equipment showed again, with an electrical misfire causing loss of power. This put Hoffman at the rear of another qualifying heat race, where he again drove it up to a solid 6th place finish. Indication of the competition in 2010 Volusia County Speedweeks could not be any clearer in Hoffman’s Consi race. On the pole started Jared Landers (2009 Volusia Speedweeks Champion), Nick started on the outside front row due to his effort in the heat. Starting 3rd was Devin Gilpin, who finished 2nd in UMP National points in 2009, and 5th place starter was 2-Time UMP National Champion Denny Schwartz. “The consi was stacked, and I was just so excited to be able to race against all those guys”. After having a strong battle for the lead with Jared Landers, Hoffman fell to 3rd with a few laps to go, and this put him just outside of the final transfer position. It was clear that every time the NHM ride hit the track, there was a major improvement, and the entire team is excited about their expectations for the 2010 season. Next on the schedule has a couple big races that NHM has their eye on including the 10th Annual Skyler Trull Memorial race at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, NC. where they will be competing for $1,000 to win on March 12-13th. Then it’s off to the homeland in Pevely, MO at I-55 Speedway for the UMP Dirtcar Roundup event on March 18-20th. For more info visit www.carolinaspeedway.net or www.umpdirtcarroundup.com ! As always stay tuned at www.nickhoffmanmotorsports.com and join facebook: Nick Hoffman Motorsports, follow on twitter: Nhoffman2 !
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About Nick Hoffman Motorsports
Nick Hoffman Motorsports (www.nickhoffmanmotorsports.com) competes as a full-time competitor in the American Modified Racing Association (AMRA) Series. The team is piloted by 17-year old Nick Hoffman, who will be competing in his second straight open-wheel modified racing season. Nick Hoffman often times considered, Carl Edwards’s protégé’, has a 10 state schedule in 2010 and is eyeing not only rookie of the year honors, but touring series Champion in the AMRA tour. In 2009, Hoffman collected 9 feature wins. Info on NHM can be found at facebook.com/nickhoffmanmotorsports , twitter.com/Nhoffman2 , and Myspace.com/nh99 . To inquire contact: info@wickedracegear.com

NHM would like to thank their partners:

Wave Energy Drink, PME Engines, Carl Edwards Motorsports, New Vision Graphics, Taylor Motorsports, Steve Arpin Racing, Wicked Race Gear, Wicked Race Gear Media, Mittler Brothers, Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Powermist Racing Fuels, Frankland Racing, Dirt Racer Productions, SMV Racing, Joie of Seating, Impact Racing Products, Oakley, Dirthead, Dirt Modified Magazine, JB Designs, Advertising Edge, Dominator Racing Products, Afco Racing, Autometer Gauges, Allstar Performance, Canton Racing Products, Extremeion Coatings, Fast Shafts, FNO Powder Coating, Hooker Harness, Joes Racing Products, Out-Pace Products, Sixteen’s Racing Products, Heintz Performance, Swift Springs, Turn-One Steering, Aero Wheels, Howe Racing Products, Willy’s Carbs, Real Show TV, Brown and Miller, RF Composites, Indocil Helmet Art, American Diecast, and Hoosier Tires.
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Official PR – Wicked Race Gear Media

Nick Hoffman Motorsports announces launch of 2010 profile and plans !
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Mooresville, NC. – 1-29-10

In 2009, Nick Hoffman Motorsports established themselves as a major player in the Open Wheel Dirt Modified racing world. Racking up 9 wins with a 45% winning percentage, and average finish of 4th weekly, it was rare not to see the #2 PME Engines/Mittler Brothers/Carl Edwards Motorsports ride up in the front of the pack. NHM has only went BIGGER with plans for 2010 to back up, or better themselves, in only Nick Hoffman’s 2nd full season of Open Wheel Modified racing. At just 17 years of age, Hoffman understands its go time. “I feel like I’m in a perfect position to become what I’ve always wanted…a professional racecar driver” Said Hoffman. “I have a great team, and a lot of new partners and returning partners for 2010, and I can’t explain the excitement that I have to hit the track this season”. Hoffman has had a busy offseason doing many different promotional events for his team and sponsors including, the 2009 PRI Trade Show in Orlando, FL. where they revealed their new image, partners, and chassis builder for 2010. Then came the announcement of their brand new website www.nickhoffmanmotorsports.com , and “NEW” Primary partner Wave Energy Drink . From there, NHM competed in the Arena Nationals Outlaw Sprint Kart Series weekend of Jan. 1st at the Bojangles Coliseum. Recently Hoffman was spotted at Time Warner Cable Arena for the Charlotte Checkers Hockey “Race Night” where again they presented the “NEW” ride onsite, and Hoffman signed autographs with the likes of Joey Logano, Michael Waltrip, Mike Bliss, and many more. Currently Nick is running in the Winter Indoor Karting Series where they have completed 2 of 6 events, and Hoffman is leading points currently with 1 Win, and a solid 2nd place run, only to be beat by 2010 Chili Bowl Nationals Champion, Kevin Swindell. The relentless campaign isn’lettig up, with a Sunday test scheduled for January 31st at the Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, NC. The team hopes to utilize the test to prepare for their first visit to Speedweeks at Volusia County, where NHM has slated their 1st race of the year on Feb. 4th. They will be running three consecutive nights in Florida Speedweeks, before traveling way further northbound, to Pevely Speedway in Missouri, and then beginning their touring series campaign for Champion and Rookie of the Year in the AMRA Modified Series. Its obvious that things are looking up, and news is consistent with NHM, so to stay up to speed follow NHM on twitter.com/Nhoffman2 , Facebook.com/nickhoffmanmotorsports , myspace.com/NH99 or visit www.nickhoffmanmotorsports.com for the latest info, photos, and videos. News and Items on the forefront are the 2010 Diecast 1/24th scale cars, 2010 Fan shirts, NHM hats, Video blog section, and the completion of the online Store. The next month will bring more press releases announcing “NEW” partnerships and programs specifically around the 2010 program.

About Nick Hoffman Motorsports
Nick Hoffman Motorsports (www.nickhoffmanmotorsports.com) competes as a full-time competitor in the American Modified Racing Association (AMRA) Series. The team is piloted by 17-year old Nick Hoffman, who will be competing in his second straight open-wheel modified racing season. Nick Hoffman often times considered, Carl Edwards protege’, has a 10 state schedule in 2010 and is eyeing not only rookie of the year honors, but touring series Champion in the AMRA tour. In 2009, Hoffman collected 9 feature wins. Info on NHM can be found at facebook.com/nickhoffmanmotorsports , twitter.com/Nhoffman2 , and Myspace.com/nh99 . To Inquire contact: info@wickedracegear.com

NHM would like to thank their partners:

Wave Energy Drink, PME Engines, Carl Edwards Motorsports, New Vision Graphics, Taylor Motorsports, Steve Arpin Racing, Wicked Race Gear, Wicked Race Gear Media, Mittler Brothers, Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Powermist Racing Fuels, Frankland Racing, Dirt Racer Productions, SMV Racing, Joie of Seating, Impact Racing Products, Oakley, Dirthead, Dirt Modified Magazine, JB Designs, Advertising Edge, Dominator Racing Products, Afco Racing, Autometer Gauges, Allstar Performance, Canton Racing Products, Extremeion Coatings, Fast Shafts, FNO Powder Coating, Hooker Harness, Joes Racing Products, Out-Pace Products, Sixteen’s Racing Products, Heintz Performance, Swift Springs, Turn-One Steering, Aero Wheels, Howe Racing Products, Willy’s Carbs, Real Show TV, Brown and Miller, RF Composites, Indocil Helmet Art, American Diecast, and Hoosier Tires.
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Mooresville, NC – Nick Hoffman Motorsports starts the season of fast. The team successfully pulled off their first victory of 2010 Indoor Karting Series at the PIT! Nick started the first of a six race series on the right foot with his Wave Energy Drink entry. After clocking in fastest in open practice, he went on to finish 2nd in his qualifying race which placed him on the outside of the front row for the 20 lap A-Main event. The battle for the front spot didn’t come easy where Nick followed in second for the first eight laps. Nick passed for the lead on lap nine. It was only another lap where he was re-passed for the lead and continued to run second. Nick “Thrill” Hoffman put his move on the lead one more successful time on lap 10 and went on to lead the remainder of the second half of the race where he brought home his first checkered flag of the 2010 racing season. “It was great to come out on top the first official race for me in 2010…it really gets me and my modified followers pumped up for speedweeks and the rest of the 2010 season” Hoffman Stated. “To top it off I won a free case of Wave Energy Drink tonight too” The race recap will air on Time Warner Cable 18, Dish and Direct TV 14 channels stay tuned for airing dates. The second series race will be held at the PIT in Mooresville on Wed. Jan. 27th at 7 p.m.

Driver Nick Hoffman to Run Six-Week Slate at the Pit Indoor Karting Facility in Mooresville

(MOORESVILLE, NC) January 19, 2010 – Anxious to get any racing in before the regular season commences, Wave Energy Drink driver Nick Hoffman is set to participate in the Adult Winter League Series at the Pit Indoor Karting Facility in Mooresville, NC, located at 346 East Plaza Drive. The Winter League, which begins this Wednesday, will run every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. for the next six weeks until a champion is crowned. Wave Energy Drink will be an associate sponsor of the series, hosting sampling events onsite and donating cases of product for victory lane. For the first time, the Adult Winter League will be a televised series, with Charlotte-area viewers able to watch previous Wednesday night action on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. on either Time Warner Channel 18, or DISH and DirecTV Channel 14. Nick Hoffman, set to compete in the full American Modified Racing Association (AMRA) Series this spring, intends to use this experience to sharpen his reflexes for the long days of racing ahead. “Indoor Karting is a competitive hobby and sport, and I am going to take this as serious as I would with any racing that I do,” said Hoffman. “I hope this will help knock the rust off my elbows from the winter and give me a head start for the 2010 season. It’ll be nice to get some television time for my sponsor, Wave Energy Drink, too. I plan on running to win every week,” he added. The Wave Energy Drink team also plans to outfit Hoffman’s race car with in-car cameras for gathering onboard footage. Clips of the best moments will be added to the Racing Section of the Wave Energy Drink website, at www.tastethewave.com. For more information about the Winter League Series at the Pit Indoor Karting Facility, visit their website at www.meetmeatthepit.com. # # # About Wave Energy Drink: Founded in 2008, Wave Energy Drink was created to provide consumers with the best-tasting energy drink on the market today. Created with a lowered caffeine content and higher balance of B-vitamins, Wave Energy Drinks provide an all-natural boost, which is both a healthier and safer source of energy than the competition. Available in regular and sugar-free varieties, 16 oz. singles and family packs of Wave Energy Drinks are sold in convenience stores, grocery chains, restaurants, bars, drug stores and coffee shops. Wave Energy Drink is also heavily involved in sports marketing, sponsoring two NASCAR teams, a Professional Angler and a touring band for its promotional event tours. Wave Energy Drink is headquartered in Mooresville, NC. Visit Wave Energy Drink on the web at: www.tastethewave.com.

Nick Hoffman Motorsports will be at the Time Warner Cable Arena on Friday night for the Charlotte Checkers “RACE NIGHT” Nick Hoffman will be signing autographs and have his NEW 2010 Wave Energy Drink – PME Chevy Ride on site ! He will be partnered up signing with NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Mike Bliss, Driver of the #36 TBR Chevy. For more event info go to www.gocheckers.com ! Stay tuned for post event photos and more!

Nick Hoffman will be signing autographs today from 12:00 – 1:00 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. This is during the Monster Truck Freestyle nationals. Come check Nick out sporting his New sponsor..Wave Energy Drink!