Friday, January 13, 2006

All Stars to Invade Volusia Speedway Park for 35th Annual WinterNationals

For Immediate Release: 1-10-2006
Contact Guy Webb: (217) 352-9221
"America's Series, The All Star Circuit of Champions"
Press Release By Bryan Autullo
CAMARGO, IL – The All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars will invade Florida in February with four events at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville (Daytona), FL. This will be the 35th Annual WinterNationals, an event that always kicks off the new season in the Sunshine State while the snow is still falling in other areas of the U.S.The All Star portion of the WinterNationals at Volusia Speedway Park will run on Tuesday February 7, Wednesday February 8, Saturday February 11, and Sunday February 12. The World of Outlaws series will also be racing at Volusia on Thursday February 9 and Friday February 10. Also on the racing card will be the USCS 360 sprints on February 7th and the UMP open-wheel modified series on February 7th through February 12th.A full program of time trials, heat races, consolation, and feature events will be held each night. Each of the first three All Star events pay $5,000 to win and the final night will pay $10,000 to the feature winner. For information regarding schedule, tickets, and directions for Volusia Speedway Park, visit their web site at www.volusiaspeedwaypark.com . Call 386-985-4402 for reserved tickets.
The All Stars first visited Volusia in 1983, and in the years since that first race have appeared there in February a total of 58 times. There have been 26 different drivers who have won All Star events at Volusia, with Danny Lasoski leading the way with 14 wins. Second on the list is Dale Blaney with four wins, followed by Gary Wright, Keith Kauffman, Kenny Jacobs and Rocky Hodges with three wins apiece. Winners of two events each were Bobby Davis Jr., Dave Blaney, Frankie Kerr, Jeff Shepard, Joey Saldana, Lance Dewease and Robbie Stanley. Single winners include Billy Pauch, Craig Dollansky, Doug Wolfgang, Greg Hodnett, Jac Haudenschild, Jason Johnson, Jimmy Sills, Joey Allen, Kasey Kahne, Kevin Gobrecht, Steve Stambaugh, Tim Green, Terry McCarl, Kevin Gobrecht, Kraig Kinser, Fred Rahmer, and Jason Solwold.Car owners and drivers participating in All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car events who wish to earn points toward the 2006 Series Championship must purchase an All Star membership. Teams are encouraged to purchase memberships now and pick up their credentials at the season opener at Volusia on February 7th.
Membership is not required to participate in All Star sprint car races, but is necessary to earn points and be eligible for contingency prize awards. A driver must compete in at least 70% of the scheduled season events to be eligible for the series points fund. Drivers and car owners can find the 2006 membership forms on the All Star website www.allstarsprint.com. The supplemental MCNA insurance information is also available for download on the web site.
The All Stars enter the 2006 season with a new attitude on an age old philosophy – you must race to get paid. The All Star series is not interested in driver contracts, signing bonuses, or show-up money. The All Stars are the weekend warriors with day jobs who cannot travel cross-country full time, yet have the talent and the drive to compete with the best of the best on any given night. This is what has made this “America’s Series”. The names may change, but the competition still remains fierce year after year.
The All Stars welcome all drivers, regardless of affiliation, to show up and compete for the prize money. We welcome all fans to come out and see some of the best 410 sprint car racing in the land. There is one thing that has rung true since the series was formed – you never know who is going to win an All Star race. The 2006 season will be no different.
For more information visit www.allstarsprint.com or call 217-352-9221.

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