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USA vs. Australia Late Model Challenge Series

Here's some shots of the 2001/2002 Team USA Late Model group that represented our country down in Australia this past season. Many of you aren't aware that Antioch Speedway promoter John Soares and his wife Donna, help put together this yearly event. It had even more meaning this past season after the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Every year drivers from the Late Model, Sprint, and Midget ranks in our country go down under to compete against Australia and New Zealands best.This has been going on for years and it's always a big deal when the Yankees are back in town to challenge the home team.

Thanks to John & Donna Soares for sharing a few of the photos from their last trip ... enjoy.

Team USA and Team Australia pose with their cars before the first event of the night.

Team USA pose with their cars and our flag.

Lining up for the Main event

John Soares takes a lap with the American flag after winning a main event

Team USA 2001/2002