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RWR signs Timmy Hill to developmental program
Timmy Hill from Maryland has been one of the most dynamic and dominant drivers for the past two years in the Legends and Allison Legacy Series and is making his move to the big cars.
Hill over the winter racked up wins in the Winter Series on his way to the Championship in the Legacy and Legends Series.
The youngster will now get his hand with stock cars as Rick Ware Racing's first ever developmental driver.
"We have had an eye on Timmy for the past several years and we know he has the talent to succeed at the next level. He has patience, aggression and all around racing experience and knowledge", stated Rick Ware.
Hill will make his debut in the ARCA Remax Series on April 11th at Salem Speedway in Indiana for RWR.
"This is a tough little track for a debut but Timmy can get it done. With the schedule we have lined up, we look forward to his progression into the Truck Series as early as 2011."
Timmy Hill shows mega talent in stock car debut for RWR
Seventeen year old, Timmy Hill knew the learning curve was going to be steep. Moving up from a standout in the Allison Legacy Series and Legend cars to full body stock cars in the ARCA Remax Series is hurdle that the youngster from Port Tobacco, Maryland was ready to take.
After qualifying 10th for his first stock car race, Timmy Hill piloted his Rick Ware Racing Chevy to the front and battled among the top ten all afternoon at the tricky Salem (IN) Speedway in the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200.
“We knew Timmy had a lot of talent but he truly impressed us with his patience and how he set up passes”, stated Rick Ware.
With just fifty laps remaining, Hill was sitting in the fifth position and was turning lap times equal to the leader.
“I was just buying some time until the last twenty laps. We knew there would be some cautions near the finish of the race but never expected this”, claimed Hill.
Hill was passing the RCR #31 of Tim George Jr, on the inside down the backstretch, who was twelve laps down at the time, when he got a bump on the right rear corner and sent the youngster on a 120mph skid into the turn three wall, ending the rookies impressive run.
“I’m really proud of the team for giving me a car that could qualify in the top ten and race in the top five. What happened with the #31 (George Jr.) was uncalled for, and I hate it for the team. They put a lot of work into this car, and now, it’s destroyed,” Hill commented after the race.
Hill was unharmed, and looking past the ending, it was a great weekend for the 17-year-old. He logged valuable seat time and proved that his talents clearly translate into full-bodied stock cars.
“The good news is this was only my first stock car race, not my last. I learned a lot this weekend that will carry over to Iowa in a few months. This was just the first step in what I hope is a long road,” said Hill.
