“Holiday Wishes & Happenings from RFD “

It is with heartfelt feelings for each an every racing fan out there ,that I personally wish everyone a Merry Christmas & very prosperous New Year from Bob Altman @ Racing Fans Direct .

An with the new year comes more excitement from RFD with our 50th lap sponsorship involvement at the upcoming Dodge Chili Bowl which is certainly always one of the greatest new year spectacles . Our return involvement at Bob Miller’s upcoming 2008 Thunder On The Hill racing series , our return weekly as a heat sponsor at one of most exciting tracks in the country , Selinsgrove Speedway ,Airtran & Northwest airline discounts to major racing events such as Eldora Speedway ‘s Kings Royal in July , Knoxville Nationals in August , & the World Finals @ Lowe’s October 30,31 , November 1st . These are just some of our highlights for season 2008 along with our convenient tours to always bring to you the compliment to any racing trip or vacation . I hope you’ll continue to follow our direction and contact us at either racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com or at 443-974-7027 for the fans like you who deserve more .

Lernerville News and Notes

By Eric J. Westendorf
December 21, 2007 (Sarver, PA) With the release of its new website and announcement of online ticketing for the Firecracker 100 and Cleveland Brothers CAT Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XVII, Lernerville Speedway has started to set its sights on 2008. The online ticketing is available 24/7 and all five major events of the 2008 Lernerville Season are on sale now. Firecracker and Silver Cup tickets make perfect stocking stuffers for the race fan on your shopping list!

But before the 2008 season can begin, we will first take time to look back and recognize the achievements and accomplishments of 2007 with the Lernerville Awards Banquet. This year’s banquet is scheduled for Saturday March 1, 2008 at the Days Inn in Butler, PA. Ticket information will be released after the first of the year.

The Action Track will then kickoff the 2008 season with the Annual Lernerville Car Show at the Clearview Mall in Butler, PA on Thursday-Saturday March 13-15. More details will be released after the holidays, but mark your calendars now!

If you’ve logged onto the new website, still located at http://www.lernerville.com/, you may have noticed that the “Showdown in Sarvertown” on April 15 and the “Commonwealth Clash” on May 13 will both be supported by the UMP DIRTcar Pro Late Model Series. The Pro Late Model Series replaces the UMP DIRTcar Modifieds as support series for these events.

According to the UMP Racing website, “Designed to provide racers an economical pathway to UMP DIRTcar Racing’s marquee Super Late Model and open-wheel Modified divisions, the Pro Late Models will combine the increasingly popular crate-engine concept with UMP DIRTcar Racing’s trademark uniform technical rules and other cost-cutting measures.” Furthermore, “The centerpiece of the Pro Late Model class will be the GM 602 and 604 crate engines.”

Speaking of the crate engines, if you have not seen or heard about the updated rules for Advance Auto Parts Pure Stocks for 2008, they have been posted on our website http://www.lernerville.com/. You can also pick up a hard copy of the rules at the Lernerville Speedway office during normal business hours. The major change in the pure stock division is the inclusion of a GM crate engine option.

To help encourage the use of crate engines, there will be bonuses to the Pure Stock payout for those competitors using a crate engine. If the winner the Advance Auto Parts Pure Stock feature is driving a crate powered car, there will be a $100 bonus added to the winner’s purse. Furthermore, any car finishing in the top ten of during Fab Four racing will receive a $25 bonus to their weekly payout.

Don’t forget to log onto www.lernerville.com or stop at the speedway office to purchase Firecracker 100, Silver Cup, Showdown, Clash and even PIC5 & PIC10 Fab Four ticket packages for that hard to buy for race fan on your shopping list!

The Lernerville Speedway would like to wish everyone a special Holiday Season and a very Merry Christmas!

2008 PLANS & NOTES FROM RFD

With 2007 just about complete we ‘re now making plans to finalize our additional 2008 tour packages , sponsoring heat races, advertising at tracks , scheduling autograph sessions , offering discounts on airlines , car rentals , tickets to major races , offering hotel rooms @ discount prices , and planning fan giveaways . This is just some of our 2008 agenda to benefit the only people who matter, YOU!! Who support racing & make it all possible.

My personal thanks go out to Bob Miller of URC who once again showed why he is one of the top promoter’s in arranging an excellent banquet for all who attended last week in Lancaster , Pa . It is events like this that should make all members of United Racing Company proud that they race with them .

Area tracks are about ready to release there final 2008 schedules ,so plans can be made to see your favorite races even though they pretty much reflect previous years . While these will be out soon so will RFD’S once the tracks are published to let you know where we will be SO YOU CAN , WIN ,SAVE & PLAN THAT ELUSIVE RACING VACATION .

At Racing Fans Direct we do our best to provide essential items that will help in your own coordinating to see the race of your dream besides our tours . I hope when attending the races you’ll consider RFD services and do stop by to see me or e-mail me at racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com or even call me @ 443-974-7027 for what we do is strictly to benefit YOU .

Jessica Zemken to Help Carry ASCS Patriot Banner into Lucas Oil Chili Bowl

Rich Vleck, Rochester, NY (December 13, 2007)- The Northeast has a storied history at the Midwest’s Chili Bowl, a tradition that Jessica Zemken hopes to continue next month in Tulsa.
Zemken, fresh off a season where she became the first female competitor to win an ASCS sanctioned event, is set to embark on her second run at the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, January’s largest race. She heads into the Tulsa Expo Center next month driving for a potent machine capable of winning at the end of the night.

The Sparkers, NY 21-year-old will pilot Jesse Denome’s red No. 6 Spike Chassis, a ride that has seen Victory Lane a number of times with names such as Cory Krusemen and Damion Gardner behind the wheel. With such a successful background, “JZ” knows there are no excuses.
“I am honored to get the opportunity to drive for such a well established team with such great equipment,” said Zemken. “I feel very confident in my team and my ability.”

With Steve Watt of Maxwell Industries acting as Crew Chief, the ARP Fastners, Kaeding Performance, Advance Racing Shocks and Hoosier Racing Tires supported entry is expected to contend in a field that already has 300 entries. The entry list is comprised of competitors that not only come from every corner of the motorsports world, but are among the best at what they do.
“Yeah, the competition is pretty stout out in Tulsa, they are the best in the country and for myself to be considered a good racer I must be able to compete and be competitive with the best,” said Zemken when asked about her competition. “I know that because of the number of entries a lot of the week in Tulsa will be about luck. Being paired with this team, I feel there is no reason that we can't be a top contender in the 2008 Chili Bowl.”

In the 2007 Chili Bowl, Zemken was battling up near the front on her qualifying night when an on-track altercation resulted in a major crash. With the competition so intense, it all but ended the chance of the third year sprint car competitor to accomplish her goals. This time around, the focus has only intensified.

“After going out to the Chili Bowl in 2007 I feel like I have a better idea of what it’s all about,” added the college student. “I know the competition I am up against and I feel as though I will be more prepared all around this year.”

Zemken is among three drivers familiar to the ASCS Patriot Region that were part of the first batch of entries that was released earlier this month. Coleman Gulick of Binghamton, NY and Glenn Styres of Ohsweken, Ontario are also making their second voyage out to the hometown of the American Sprint Car Series in pursuit of the Golden Driller Trophy.

For more information, please visit www.JessicaZemken.com, www.ChiliBowl.com, or www.ASCSracing.com

Craig Dollansky on board with Larry Woodward Racing for 2008 WoO Season

World of Outlaws series driver Craig Dollansky has chosen Woodward ride for 2008. Dollansky and car owner Larry Woodward have agreed to team up to run the World of Outlaws Tour next season. “This deal came together rather quickly,” Dollansky noted, “I’m looking forward to getting to know and working with Larry, and Lori. They are great people and have a true love for racing. Together I believe we can do what’s necessary to make this a winning combination.”

Larry Woodward has raced, owned cars and promoted racing for many years, and 2008 will mark his 50th season in the motor sports business. One of his most notable victories as an owner came in 2003, taking the “Mopar Million” from Eldora Speedway with Jac Haudenschild behind the wheel. The Maxim, Charlie Garrett powered race car will sport the famed Woodward ‘deuce’ and will base out of Dollansky’s Minnesota shop. Mike Woodring will head up team operations with help from fellow New Yorker, Rob Beattie and returning Karavan crew member Lester Groves.

While Dollansky is competing in New Zealand and Australia, the crew will be busy preparing equipment. Their 2008 season will begin during the month of February in the sunshine state.

LUCAS WOLFE TURNS OUTLAW

Thursday, November 15, 2007

BY JERRY REIGLE of The Patriot-News

Lucas Wolfe is handing in his Pennsylvania Posse membership card for one with the World of Outlaws.

Wolfe, 21, said Wednesday his plans for next season will include a full tour with the professional sprint car series.

"There is a lot of truth that you can stay in this area and make a career driving sprint cars," the Mechanicsburg driver said. "This opportunity came up to travel with the World of Outlaws, and I don't know if I'll get another opportunity like it again."
Thus, Wolfe is hitting the road.

Car owners Jim and Laura Allebach will field the car and Wolfe's father, Randy, a former driver and multiple track champion, is the crew chief. The key to the decision was the addition of Rick Kaylor and Jesse and Lorraine Keen.

Kaylor and the Keens joined the team as major suppliers of transportation, engines, frames and marketing support.

"We pretty much got everyone together, and we talked about things," Wolfe said. "Once the year ended, everyone involved decided they wanted to do this."
The World of Outlaws season starts in early February at Volusia Speedway Park near Daytona Beach, Fla. The series is scheduled to visit Williams Grove Speedway in May, with return visits in July and September.

Traveling and racing professionally are nothing new for Wolfe. He attended more than 100 races this year, although 90 percent of those were at midstate tracks.

Wolfe won 10 features this year, including several high-dollar shows, the Kasey Kahne Foundation 360 Sprint Car race at Williams Grove and the Old Spice Summer Sizzler at Eldora Speedway. He became the youngest driver to win the Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week title when he clinched it in early July at Selinsgrove Speedway. He was 20 at the time.
"This will put us on a different stage for other people to take notice," Wolfe said. "It is a top-level deal, and it is good for the experience and notoriety."

In 2006, Wolfe drove on the National Sprint Tour for three months. The series, which was designed to compete with the World of Outlaws, folded after the 2006 campaign.
The Outlaws have the biggest names in sprint car racing. Steve Kinser returned last season, as did Danny Lasoski and a few others to join series regulars like Donny Schatz, Craig Dollansky and Joey Saldana.

Several NASCAR drivers, including Kahne and Tony Stewart, field World of Outlaws cars. Stewart owns cars that will be driven by Schatz and Kraig Kinser. Kahne owns one piloted by Joey Saldana and is expected to add a second car for the 2009 season.

The Allebach family has supported Wolfe since he moved into the 600 cc micro sprint class in 2001. Wolfe won 90 quarter midget races in eight years prior to racing micro sprints. He won 14 micro sprint races and made the move to sprint cars in 2003.
He's won 17 races since and has become a local favorite.

Jesse Keen and his brother, Bill, owned a sprint car that Randy Wolfe drove from 1982 through 1988.

LAST RACE PARTY

Danny Smith to Compete Full-Time with World of Outlaws in 2008

Concord, NC—November 4, 2007--By: Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR Director
Danny Smith announced during a gathering on Saturday at the National Speed Sport News offices in Concord, North Carolina, that he will compete full-time with the World of Outlaws in 2008. It will mark the first time in over 20 years that he will contest the entire World of Outlaws schedule.

Smith, one of the original "Outlaws" finished eighth in points in the series inaugural season of 1978. He won his first A-Feature event with the World of Outlaws in 1980. One of the biggest wins of his career was the 1985 Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California. He has eight career A-Feature wins with the World of Outlaws.
Smith will drive for Jeff Schrader from Beaver, Ohio, with Cale Powers turning the wrenches. The team will utilize Maxim race cars.

"I'm pretty excited for it," said Smith. "It's been a number of years since we have done the full tour. I have been on the road my entire life, so that is nothing new. I'm looking forward to running the full Outlaws schedule."

Smith began racing in 1974 at the age of 16 in Central Indiana. He was the co-winner of the famed Little 500 at Anderson Speedway in Indiana in 1978. In 1980, he drove the famed Kenny Rogers Gambler car with the World of Outlaws, finishing eighth in points. In his career, he has finished in the Top-10 in World of Outlaws championship standings six times, with a career-best finish of sixth in 1981.

Smith will visit a number of tracks next season that he has not competed at for many years, in addition to many of the tracks in the Midwest where he cut his teeth racing.
"There is really no home track advantage anymore," he noted. "Guys have been racing all across the country for so many years and can adapt to the track. Some of the tracks when we get there that I haven't been to for a while, I will probably remember where the restrooms and concession stands are, but that's about it. There are probably four, five or six tracks that I have not been to, and I look forward to going to those as well."

For Schrader, this will be his first foray into ownership of a winged 410-sprint car. The team will also have longtime racer and West Virginia native K.C. Spurlock helping out, by providing the truck and trailer for the team to use.

"I'm excited," said Schrader. "It took me 51 years to get this dream to come true and now it has. That is what we are going to call it, 'The Dream Tour.' Danny said that it has always been his dream to get back in with the Outlaws as well. We will have a dream come true in 2008."
Smith was one of the first American-born drivers to compete in Australia during the off-season, and is a six-time winner of the Warnabool Classic, one of the most prestigious races in Australia. He has a loyal legion of fans "Down Under" and also from coast-to-coast in the United States.
"I am one of the original Outlaws, so with it being their 30th anniversary that will be pretty cool," he noted. "We have some special paints schemes for the Knoxville Nationals and it will bring back some good memories. It should be a good fun year."

In his career, Smith has over 300 feature wins in winged and non-winged sprint cars. He was the 1976 track champion at Champaign Speedway in Illinois and the 1977 track champion at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Indiana. He was the 2003 Great Lakes Outlaw Sprint Series (GLOSS) champion. He has won races with numerous sanctioning bodies across the country, including: the NCRA (National Championship Racing Association, IRA (Interstate Racing Association), and USAC (the United States Automobile Club).

Schrader, who grew up in the Midwest always was a fan of Smith, and saw him compete on numerous tracks, but never met him until this year at sprint car racing's biggest event, the Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa.
"He is an awesome driver," said Schrader. "I remember watching him clear back when he was in the Kenny Rogers Gambler car. Danny has always impressed me. I had never known him personally until a friend of mine introduced us and we just kind of clicked at Knoxville. He is a good person to be with, and he has a lot of experience and that helps a lot as well."
This past season, Smith won the owner's title with the All Star Circuit of Champions while finishing second in points. He finished in the Top-Five in points with the All Stars in each of the past four seasons, including three runner-up finishes over that course of time.

"This year was a really good year," said the veteran driver. "We got my personal life on track and everything ironed out. We were focused on what we were doing and won a couple of All Star (Circuit of Champions) races and 10 open competition shows. It was a good year to get things going and that is some good momentum heading into the season with the Outlaws and you need that racing with them."

With the level of competition at an all-time high with the World of Outlaws in 2007, Smith expects it to be just as tough next season. He looks to take it one race at a time and use his experience at a number of tracks that the World of Outlaws visit to establish a good foundation for the 2008 season, which currently has 92 events on the schedule.

"The goal never changes, no matter what series you are in, and that is to win every night," Smith said. "You can't win them all, and that is pretty obvious. We want to have a good consistent season and if we are not up there winning races, we want to be in the Top-Five and Top-10. We hope to get up there in the points as far as we can and put on a good show."

The 2008 World of Outlaws season opens with the 37th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park from February 8-10.

R19 Announces Changes for 2008

Although most of the key ingredients will remain in place, two significant changes are on the horizon for the R19's 2008 assault on the World of Outlaw's campaign. The team has announced the appointment of veteran Jac Haudenschild as their new driver, efective immediately following the conclusion of this weekend's season-ending action at Charlotte. In addition, the car will now be known as the Owens Corning City Wide Insulation R19. Owens Corning, a leading innovator in fiberglass insulation technology and a Fortune 500 company for 50 plus years, has pledged considerable financial support and their role as our primary sponsor will be a welcome and essential addition to the team's commitment to excellence. The iconic Owens Corning Pink Panther trademark and familiar flames with black and orange color scheme will remain essentially the same, as will the utilization of Maxim chassis and Cappetta power. Leonard Lee will remain in his role as crew chief and reports that the R19 will begin the '08 season with ten new cars and six motors. Marie Lapointe, who wears so many hats it would be impossible to assign her a title, will also continue as the team's multi-tasking unsung hero.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Lee had this to say about their new driver: "It is a real privilege to have the opportunity to work with one of my all-time heroes in the sprint car industry. Jac comes to race every night and I consider him to be one of the premiere racers of the modern era." Haudenschild has over 350 sprint car wins in a career that dates back to 1974. Included among the many highlights of his sterling 34 years in the business are his $100,000 payday at the first ever Historical Big One at Eldora in 1993 and the distinction of having pocketed the largest paycheck in sprint car history when he banked $200,000 at the Mopar Million in '03. Jac and his wife Patty have three children, Justin, Raquel and Sheldon and continue to reside in Wooster, Ohio. When asked about these changes for next year, Jac replied "I am thrilled at the thought of driving for the Owens Corning team and am looking forward to an exciting year".
Lon Carnahan has also announced that Justin Henderson will be the driver behind the wheel of the IDI , BG Automotive, City Wide R19 for the "Outlaws Downunder" event scheduled for January 17-19 of 2008. As you may well know Justin Henderson is no stranger to the Owens Corning R19. Justin did a great job driving for Carnahan Motorsports for 2 years in the Mid-West before launching his own World of Outlaws career. "Knowing that Jac would be unable to attend the event due to scheduling with his son Sheldon's racing, it was an easy choice for me to go with Justin. I wanted the driver for this event to be from South Dakota as he has always been one of the favorites of our Sioux Falls City Wide Insulation location" says Lon Carnahan owner of the R19 machine.

This might also be a good time to clear up a mystery that seems to follow us wherever we go. People often ask, "What is the significance of the car number R19?" In the world of insulation, "R" stands for resistance. The number next to the letter, in this case "19," represents the degree of resistance to heat and moisture. Fittingly, R19 would imply a high degree of resistance and thus, a product of high quality excellence.

A special thanks goes out to Jason Solwold for the wonderful job he has done for the past 4 seasons. Everyone at Carnahan Motorsports wishes him the best of luck in the future.
As always, we'll see you at the races.

http://www.carnahanmotorsport.com/HomeNews.html

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MERCER RELEASES DETAILS ON “CHILLER THRILLER”

MERCER RELEASES DETAILS ON “CHILLER THRILLER” 2008 SEASON OPENER; MARCH 29 RACE TO INCLUDE STEEL-BLOCK LATE MODELS FOR $2,000, OPEN STOCKS FOR $1,000 PLUS MINI STOCKS
By Mike Leone

November 3, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mercer, PA…Following the inaugural “Crashing Through The Snow” on January 5, Mercer Raceway Park will officially open the 57th anniversary season on Saturday, March 29 with the running of the “Chiller Thriller”. The event will have a new twist and change of line-up as the Steel-Block Late Models will highlight the show and will be joined by the Stock Cars and Mini Stocks. A fourth division may be added. The rain date will be the following Saturday, April 5. If the event is completed, April 5 will be the first regular show.
“Due to the change in this event we wanted to get the info out early to the public,” explained owner Vicki Emig. “Many drivers don’t get their cars ready until later on, but with this early announcement and the substantial payoffs for this event we feel this will give drivers the incentive to get ready for March 29.”
Though the “Steel-Blocks” will be the division name, the event will encompass all non-super/open Late Model divisions throughout the region and more importantly will be a great test for the new FASTRAK Late Models, which will appear weekly at Mercer in 2008. The 30-lap feature will pay $2,000 to-win. A complete payoff will be released in the future.
“These Late Models are really catching on at tracks all across the region,” stated Emig. “The competitiveness and quantity of cars has been impressive especially this past season at places like Challenger and Central PA. With falling car counts at our Super Late Model events over the past few seasons, we felt the need to change the format of this event. It’s going to give our FASTRAK racers a chance to test before their season starts officially and the opportunity to compete for a large purse right off the bat.”
Though the Stock Car division will not be on the weekly card at Mercer in 2008, they will again be participating in the “Chiller Thriller” using the open competition “Little Guy Nationals” rules. The 25-lap feature will pay $1,000 to-win. A complete payoff will be released in the future.
“The Little Guy Nationals is one of our favorite events that the Stock Car guys always support and appreciate,” explained Emig. “We decided to bump up this show from $500 to-win to $1,000 to-win giving guys incentive to travel in when there are no other races going on throughout the region. We hate the fact that we had to drop the Stocks from our weekly card, but this is one way to give regional racers the opportunity and incentive to come and race with us.”
The ever-growing Mini Stock division will be the third division part of the season opening “Chiller Thriller”. Their 15-lap feature will pay $150 to-win. Started with just one car on opening night in 2007, the Mini Stocks ended the season strong with 27 cars participating in the final event and more than 40 cars throughout the season.
“We’re thrilled with the growth of the Mini Stocks,” stated Emig. “They are an affordable, fun class that continues to draw interest taking racing back to its earlier roots. With their great support last season, we decided to add them to this show and give them a good paying event to start the season.”
A fourth division is under consideration, specifically the E-Mod class. The E-Mods have been part of past “Chiller Thrillers”. The proposed 20-lap feature would pay $500 to-win if there is enough interest to get a full field of cars. Mercer Raceway Park is asking for input from E-Mod racers if they want to compete in this event to contact our office either via phone at 724-9649-9300 or e-mail us at webmaster@mercerracewaypark.com.
Mercer Raceway Park held its first auto race on July 26, 1951 and is located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly late March through September. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round Monday through Friday late mornings and after 1:30 p.m. For more information call the office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

Skyline cancelled Nov. 3, slated to race Nov. 10 Sprints /Late Models

by Scott Wolfe

CLOSED Nov. 3, 2007 OPEN Nov. 10 for "Foothills Fury" Early start time

STEWART, OHIO-Skyline Speedway near Stewart, Ohio will close this weekend November 3 to prepare for the upcoming "Foothills Fury", featuring an afternoon of fast racing and fall foliage. Race fans can enjoy a scenic drive into rural Appalachia for one of the nation's most scenic fall drives, and also enjoy an afternoon of exciting racing. Gates will open earlier than usual at 2 p.m. with racing beginning at 5 p.m. to beat the probable cool fall weather.

Highlighting the racing action will be the outlaw super sprint cars and super late models--the world's most powerful stock cars. Both classes will pay $1,500 to win. Late Models will pay $175 to start and sprints $200 to start. All other classes will run for the regular purse at this special Saturday afternoon event.

Other classes include Modifieds, Outlaw Street Stocks, Pure Streets, Four-cylinders (front wheel drive), and Mini-wedges.

Fans are invited to spend the weekend in rural Southeastern Ohio and enjoy the many scenic fall sites either before or after the races.

General Admission is $15 for adults and kids 6-12 $5 with pit passes available at $30. Skyline Speedway is located 12 miles east of Athens four miles out County Road 53 between Athens and Coolville at Stewart.

SPRINT CARS DECLARED FIRST DIVISION IN 2008 AT SPORTSMAN'S SPEEDWAY

Sportsman's Speedway is pleased to announce Sprint Cars will return for the 2008 season. The driver and fan support for the winged machines was pleasing during the brief 2007 season, so the decision was easy to add them to the weekly line up. Rules and purses will be available once all divisions are set.

The Sprints had an average car count of 18 in 2007 with a high of 24 cars on September 2. Each race went down to the wire with action throughout the field.
Fairmont City, PA's Skip Daugherty returned to competition in 2007 after learning of the re-opening of Sportsman's Speedway. Daugherty treated his wife to an anniversary win on opening night, August 26.

One of the local favorites from nearby Strattanville is Andy McKisson. McKisson competed at the Knox oval for several season in the micro sprint ranks before moving to the 410 Sprint division. He picked up his first win at the track on September 2.
Gale Ruth Jr had a breakout season in 2007. The Titusville, PA driver picked up his first career win at Mercer on July 28 during the "Triple 15" events, then closed out his season with back to back wins at Sportsman's on September 16 and 23.

With drivers from PA, NY, OH, NJ, and as far as IL in attendance in 2007, the 2008 season is already shaping up to provide plenty of action packed open wheel competition.
The second division will be announced next week. A 2008 schedule is still in the works as well. All official updates and announcements will be made, as always, at the Sportsman's Speedway website at www.sportsmans-speedway.com.

WESTERN PA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP” TO OFFER $3,000 TO-WIN SATURDAY AT MERCER

By Mike Leone

September 4, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mercer, PA…After a week hiatus, Mercer Raceway Park will host its final weekly five-division program of the season this Saturday night, September 8. The 19th annual “Western PA Sprint Championship” presented by Armstrong will feature the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Tire Express Stock Cars, Big Daddy’s Speed Center Mod Lites, and the M&D Paving Mini Stocks with racing at 7 p.m. It will be the final night of points with the exception of the Modifieds, which still have to run the July 4 make-up feature on September 28.
After a 22-year hiatus, the “Western PA Sprint Championship” was brought back in 2004, but the event was rained out. In 2005, Ed Lynch, Jr. was victorious in the first one since 1982. Last year saw Brian Ellenberger win the biggest race of his career earning $3,000. Over the course of 1966-1982 there were 16 races held with eight different winners. Leading the list is Mercer’s all-time winner, Ralph Quarterson, with five scores. Bobby Allen is second with four victories and Johnny Beaber is the only other driver to repeat with two wins. Single winners were Kenny Weld, Jan Opperman, Buddy Cochran, Lynn Paxton, and Lou Blaney.
“The Western PA Sprint Championship has a storied history at Mercer,” acknowledged owner Vicki Emig. “We decided to bring in back in 2004 and since it’s been our biggest race of the season. It’s a nice way to end the season for the Sprint Cars. Hopefully good weather will allow us to complete our 14th straight program. We’re proud to have long-time Armstrong Cable presenting this great event for the first time. ”
A strong field of cars is expected as there will be no other Sprint Cars races on tap in western Pa. on Friday or Saturday night. The 30-lap $3,000 to-win, $200 to-start feature will not only be the biggest race of the season, but the biggest non-sanctioned show this year in the western Pa.
Rod George has already clinched his second track championship in three seasons. The Kittanning, Pa. racer would love to close out the season with his ninth victory and 22nd overall on the season. George will face stiff competition with the likes of expected entrants Ed Lynch, Jr., Bob Felmlee, Rob Eyler, Scott Bonnell, Arnie Kent, Mike Lutz, Tom Quarterson, Andy McKisson, Danny Holtgraver, Jack Sodeman, Jr., and many more.
Thanks to Frank Guidace’s first win of the season on August 25 in the Bill Emig Memorial for the Modifieds, the defending champion took over the point lead for the first time this season. The Mercer, Pa. driver leads Garrett Krummert by just one point and three-time winner Rodney Beltz by only 10. Saturday’s 20-lap feature will pay $800 to-win with increased money throughout.
The Stock Cars will be using open competition Little Guy Nationals rules. Their 20-lap feature will pay $500 to-win with increased money throughout. Brian Booher of Sandy Lake, Pa. has already clinched his unprecedented third straight championship. Booher will be in search of his 13th win of the season, but should face some stiff competition with the open rules, extra payout, and pill draw format in the final tune-up before the “Little Guy Nationals”.
Already this season the Mod Lites have produced nine different winners and the prospects of another new winner is pretty high as many of the top runners are expected to compete in a two-day event at Merrittville this weekend. Eight-time winner Rod Jones leads fellow West Middlesex, Pa. driver and two-time winner Mark Marcucci by 15 points. Their 15-lap pill draw format feature will pay $300 to-win with increased money throughout.
Rookie Mike Anderson (Jr.) of Harmony, Pa. leads good friend Pete Wearing by 10 points in the inaugural season for the Mini Stocks. Both drivers have two victories. Seven-time winner Lucas Sprouse sits third in points.
Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. with grandstands at 4:30. Hot laps begin at approximately 6:15 with the first official green flag at 7 p.m. Adult admission is $15. Students 6-15 are $7. Children five and under are free. The Family Pass is $35. Pit passes are $30.
Mercer Raceway Park held its first auto race on July 26, 1951 and is located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly late March through September. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round Monday through Friday late mornings and after 1:30 p.m. For more information call the office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

Airfare Discount to World Finals 2007

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Were proud to announce again that Racing Fans Direct with cooperation from Air Tran Airways is providing a 10% discount airfare for fans traveling to the upcoming World Finals November 1-2-3 to be held at Lowe’s Dirt Track in North Carolina featuring the World of Outlaw Sprints & Late Models
To obtain this discount all you have do is call the Air Tran Event Savers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT ( 1-866-683-8368 ) & provide the event savers Coordinator with Event Code ( CLT110107 ) .

RFD happily provides this discount among others that are designed especially for you to make things easier while attending those special racing events . We also remind you of our new tour to the World Finals with our packages from $595.00 to $335.00 complete , excluding airfare , but with only convenience , comfort & fun for all . Race with RFD to the race of you’re choice & let me do the work for you . Contact us at
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SPRINTS TO RACE WINGLESS SATURDAY AT MERCER

SPRINTS TO RACE WINGLESS SATURDAY AT MERCER; $10 FAMILY NIGHT WITH KIDS BIKE RACES & VINTAGE RACE CAR EXHIBITION
By Mike Leone

August 7, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Mercer, PA)…Mercer Raceway Park will look to complete the 11th straight program of the season this Saturday night, August 11. While the weekly five divisions, the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Tire Express Stock Cars, Big Daddy’s Speed Center Mod Lites, and the M&D Paving Mini Stocks will all be action, one twist to the night will be that the Sprint Cars will race wingless for the second time this season! It’s $10 Family Night presented by Armstrong with kids bike races plus the Vintage American Race Cars will be on display and compete in exhibition races.
Sprint Car racing has long been associated with Mercer Raceway Park and other than a few All Star races in the 70s, traditional wingless Sprint Car acing was the norm until the 80s. On Saturday night, the wings will be coming off for the final time this season highlighted by a $1,500 to-win feature.
“We always enjoy having wingless events at Mercer Raceway Park,” explained ninth year owner Vicki Emig. “The fans seem to enjoy it plus it always tightens the competition by adding a new twist. We get some locals that don’t normally compete with us plus we’ve gotten some calls from a few Ohio wingless racers that have expressed interest in coming. The best thing is that there will be no increase in admission and all families can enjoy the night for just $10!”
Since 1989, ten wingless events have been run. Four-time track champion, Jamie Smith leads the way with three wins totaling $7,300. Other winners include 2002 and 2003 champion Troy Preston, who won the 1989 event, wingless standout racers Todd Kane (1997), Rob Chaney (2000), and USAC star Mat Neely (2006), and track regulars Rob Eyler (2004) and Doug Stanley (2005), and Arnie Kent (2007).
The final $10 Family Night presented by Armstrong will admit mom, dad, and as many accompanying kids 15 and under for the big night.
The kids bike races will be held during intermission. They are open for kids 12 and under and helmets are required. All kids must have their parent or legal guardian sign them up to participate, which will take place behind the grandstands in the midway area from approximately 5 until 8 p.m. Ray’s Racing Collectibles, Dean Dairy, and Eat ‘n Park in Grove City will provide the prizes.
“We always like combining the $10 Family Nights and kids bike races together,” explained owner Vicki Emig. “We always get a great turn out on these nights and it gives kids with families an added incentive to come along with our great racing action.”
The Vintage American Race Cars (VARC) will make their annual stop. They will display their cars of yesteryears behind the grandstands for fan’s viewing pleasure and then will compete in an exhibition heat and feature later in the night.
Fresh off a dominating win last Saturday night, Arnie Kent will look to make it two-in-a-row and make a clean sweep of the wingless events this season. The New Castle, Pa. driver kept himself mathematically alive in the title chase as he trails seven-time winner Rod George by 70 points despite missing one night.
Gary Smoker matched Rodney Beltz with his third win of the season in the Modifieds and more importantly recorded his milestone 40th career Mercer win. Meanwhile, atop the standings is young Garrett Krummert. The New Castle, Pa. racer leads Steve Young by 31 points as he is not only in search of his first ever title, but first career win as well.
Like Smoker, Brian Booher also recorded a milestone victory with his 30th of his career at Mercer matching Alan Dellinger atop the all-time Stock Car win list. The Sandy Lake, Pa. driver leads everyone at the track with 10 wins and holds a 61-point lead over Andy Buckley in search of his unprecedented third straight championship.
All of the top five in the Mod Lite points struggled in both features last week as no one took advantage to gain valuable points. Rod Jones was able to retake the point lead by just two over fellow West Middlesex, Pa. driver Mark Marcucci despite outnumbering him in victories six to two. Sparky White and Eric Hay became the latest two new winners in the division as the streak now goes to five straight races with new winners. A season-high 34 cars were on hand last Saturday night.
Mike Anderson (Jr.) closed within 10 points of Lucas Sprouse in the Mini Stock standings with his second win last Saturday night. Sprouse of Elkton, Ohio still leads the division with seven victories. Last week a season-high 17 cars turned out as 25 different cars have now competed this year.
Regular admission prices are in effect Saturday with adults just $11, students 6-15 $5, children five and under free, family passes $10, and pit passes $25. Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. with grandstands at 4:30, hot laps at 6:15, and racing at 7.

Mercer Raceway Park is located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly late March through early October. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round after 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call the office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

Tri-City Speedway Continues Weekly Racing in 2008

TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY WILL CONTINUE WEEKLY SUNDAY NIGHT RACING IN 2008

by Brian SpaidAugust

IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRANKLIN, PA ..

With recent developments in area racing, Tri-City Speedwayofficials have confirmed that the track will run weekly Sunday night races in2008.

"Apparently, some folks in the racing community thought that our midsummerbreak on July 29th was a sign that we are not interested in continued weeklyoperations at Tri-City next season," said Tri-City Co-Promoter Mike Graham."Although Tri-City has been for sale for some time now, that is the furthestthing from the truth."

Graham and his fellow Co-Promoter Roger Crick elected to take the midsummerbreak this season in order to allow for families of racers, track officials andfans to take vacations. It also allowed them time to add more clay to the trackfor the remainder of the 2007 season.

"There is no question that operating a race track takes a considerable amountof time and effort," noted Graham. "We've been in operation sine 1996. Inaddition to the Graham and Crick families, many of our racers, officials andfans expressed thoughts over the last few years that it would be nice to take aweek off in the summer months when family vacations can be planned. We tried itthis season, and we received an overwhelming positive response from our racers,officials and fans. Unlike a rainout, which you cannot plan, the week offallowed people to take extended, planned time off. Even national series like theNASCAR Nextel Cup Series takes a week off midsummer. I fully anticipate that wewill take a midsummer break next season as well."

Rumors about track closure were also fueled by the upcoming week off onSunday August 26th. "We took the second week off this season in order to allow us more time toprepare for our huge Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend," said Crick. "Thereare a lot of logistical plans and track preparations that go into that show.

"In addition," continued Crick, "over the years, we found that this night wasnot successful because many area school districts are opening the next day, andfamilies are not able to come out to the races. The last few years, schooldistricts in Venango County have not opened until after Labor Day, but that isnot the case in all of the surrounding counties such as Clarion County. Also,many of our racers with school-aged children are not from this area and travelgood distances to compete. We always like to run a quick show on Sunday nights,but the time off will better accommodate those families."

As for 2008, Graham noted that plans for next season are already underway. "We are in the midst of contract negotiations with the World of Outlaws LateModel Series for the Oil Region Labor Day Classic in 2008. I recently contactedthe BRP Modified Tour to secure two dates for that series, which include theDick Rankin Memorial on May 25th and the Kodiak Memorial on July 13th. We alsowant to look into some other special shows if they work well in our schedule." The only matter undecided at this time is the weekly divisions. "We are definitely running the Thundercars in 2008," said Graham. "As for theSuper Sprints, DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, E Mods and Pro Stocks, after everyseason we've been in operation, we take time to analyze each division and thelevels of support before we announce the weekly program for the followingseason. At this time, I don't anticipate any changes for 2008. But, we'll make afinal decision as soon as practical after we conclude the 2007 season."

Tri-City Speedway is owned and operated by Roger and Susie Crick and Mike andMargaret Graham. They have promoted Sunday night racing at the popular facilitysince they reopened it in 1996. The Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, ProStocks and Thundercars race each week at the Venango County half-mile dirt oval.Tri-City is located seven miles north of Franklin, Pa., off State Route 417.

Second Annual Jack E. Norris Memorial at Hilltop Speedway

Dirt track racing in Northeast Ohio has had many highs and lows this seasonbut one thing is for sure, racing at Hilltop Speedway in scenic HolmesCounty is always a memorable event. Who will ever forget George Lee and hisfoot to the floor, over the edge driving style around the Hilltop highbanks? Modified race fans are witness to history being made as Norm Aronhaltturns away every challenger and currently holds TEN feature wins on theseason thus setting a benchmark that racers of all types will try to breakfor years to come. By no means has this been an easy feat, Stormin' Norm hasearned each and every win against a stellar field of cars and meets with anew challenge every week. There is so much more to say about every divisionand every competitor at this bullring that I must sum it all up by saying ifit's action your looking for, then Hilltop Speedway is the place to find it.


This Friday night at Hilltop Speedway we present our signature event, onethat is sure to also become memorable, but most importantly an eventdedicated to the many memories of a great racing past, The Second AnnualJack E. Norris Memorial. Hilltop Speedway track owner Jeff Norris sharedthis memory with me the other day; " I was very young when my dad lost hislife while in the heat of competition, a lot of what I know is just fromlistening to all the great stories but I do remember being loaded up in thefamily sedan and going all the way out to a paved short track somewhere nearIndianapolis. For a kid like me and back in the '60s that was a long tripbut everyone was excited Dad had an opportunity to test a professionallybuilt race car for a very well known car owner. You know the racing backhome at that time was nothing more than those cut down rail jobs, I guessthey were called modifieds at the time and we were always in the top threewith over two hundred trophies to show, these cars eventually progressedinto Sprints but here was a shining low slung race car with long exhaustpipes running along the side and this was Dads big chance. I guess if youwanted to make an impression you had to make that car go faster than itsever been, at least faster than the last guy to drive it. Well things didn'tgo that great and the car ended the day on its side. Dad gave that careverything it had and was thankful to even have this chance. I wish I couldremember more about that but definitely something I will never forget. Ithink about that every time I see someone strap into one of these things(Sprints) and what it takes to wheel around a race track at the speeds theyproduce. These cars and the drivers are really amazing to see in action."


Welcome to: The Second Annual Jack E. Norris Memorial, August 10, 2007 featuring 410Sprints, Super Late Models, Modifieds, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stock dirtracers. You will never find more action than at Hilltop Speedway thisweekend for only $15 general admission, $30 pit side and to attract the verybest Sprint Car race teams we offer $2,000 to win along with a very generouspurse throughout the field. We swing open the gates at 5:00 Fridayafternoon, Hot Laps followed by Time Trials for Sprints and Late Models at6:30, with racing scheduled to begin by 8:00. The track is a high banked 1/3mile dirt oval and Chad Blonde holds the official track record in a sprintcar at 12.155 seconds set on June 27, 2007. Hilltop Speedway is located 3miles south of Millersburg Ohio on County Road 150. County Road 150 islocated at the Ohio Rt 83 / US Rt 62 split or traveling north on Rt 83 turnleft just past Clark city limits. Please visit www.hilltopspeedway.net formore information

TONY BEABER RACING

Tony Beaber is looking for a ride or sponsorship help for '08. Due to health reasons,current car owner Alan Toth will have to call it quits after this season. Alan has been withTony since 2001 and together they won the 2006 championship at the legendary Lawrenceburg Speedway without the wings. The entire Beaber family feels like Alan has become family and supports Alan's difficult but un-avoidable deccision. Tony and his entire family are very grateful foreverything Alan Toth has done over the past 7 years and want Alan to remain a part of our lives.

Tony has spent the 2007 season re-adjusting himself with the wing at Ohio's toughest tracks and doing a respectable job. Tony is looking for an open seat in anything with or without the wings. But with the number of rides getting smaller every year, the Beaber family is also looking at putting thier own car together and they are looking for any kind of help they can get in order to keep Tony behindthe wheel. Please spread the word and if you or anyone you know is interested inhelping in any way, Tony can be reached atthe shop at 419 637 2986 durring the day or you can email him at either beaberbuilt@verizon.net or g_spot_torch@yahoo.com.

SPRINT TRIPLE 15S ON TAP SATURDAY FOR “SPRINT SLUG-OUT” AT MERCER

By Mike Leone

July 24, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mercer, PA…Mercer Raceway Park will host the seventh annual “Sprint Slug-Out” presented Saturday night, July 28 in hopes of completing the ninth straight event. On the card will be the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Tire Express Stock Cars, Big Daddy’s Speed Center Mod Lites, and the M&D Paving Mini Stocks with racing at 7 p.m.
Annually one of the biggest races of the year, the “Sprint Slug-Out” will feature the high-flying, mudslinging Sprint Cars in a unique triple 15-lap format. The popular show was rained out last year and was contested on Labor Day of 2005 for the first time as a triple feature format. The 2005 winners were Rod George, Mark Murphy, and Rob Eyler. Other winners were Jimmy Hawley (1999, 2001 & 2002), Tommy Burns, Jr. (2000), and Jamie Smith (2004).
The first feature will be pill draw for the top 12 cars from the heat races; the second feature will be an invert 10, 12, 14, 16, or 18 drawn by the first feature winner; and the third feature will invert the top 12 in points accumulated from the night with the remainder of the cars straight-up on points. Each feature will pay $800 to-win, $70 to-start. There is a $500 bonus if any driver can win all three features and the highest point man from the night will receive a $100.
“We’re expecting a good turnout of Sprints,” stated ninth year owner Vicki Emig. “We’ll be the only sprint show in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio on Saturday and Sunday so we expect a strong field of cars.”
By virtue of his sixth Sprint Car win, Rod George of Kittanning, Pa. extended his point lead to 81 over the vacationing Arnie Kent, whose only win this season came in the wingless event. George has matched a career high with 17 victories overall this season.
The Modifieds will compete in a 20-lap feature paying $800 to-win and increased throughout. A pill draw will determine the line-up. Despite missing a night in April to compete with the T3 All-Star Series, Brad Rapp has rebounded to take over the point lead for the first time in his career. The Shippenville, Pa. teenager is still searching for his first win of the season and leads another teenager in search of his first win, Garrett Krummert, by just one point.
The Stock Cars will compete in their third straight special event following the Steve Guthrie, Jr. and Ken Carbone Memorials. The 20-lap feature will pay $500 to-win and increased throughout. A pill draw will determine the line-up. Brian Booher of Sandy Lake, Pa. is fresh off his richest career victory, his eighth of the season and 28th of his career, and leads Andy Buckley by 56 points in search of his unprecedented third straight championship. Booher is just two wins shy of tying the all-time divisional mark of 30 set by Alan Dellinger, who also has wins in the Late Models, Big-Block Modified, and E-Mod divisions.
The Mod Lite 15-lap feature will pay $300 to-win and will be increased throughout also offering a pill draw line-up. Last week Brian Woodhall became the second different winner in as many weeks; however, atop the points is six-time winner Rod Jones. The West Middlesex, Pa. racer leads fellow West Middlesex driver Mark Marcucci by just 10 points.
Completing the card is the growing Mini Stock class. Lucas Sprouse of Elkton, Ohio added his seventh feature win, but only leads Mike Anderson (Jr.) by 39 points. After starting with just one car on April 21, a total of 23 different cars have competed thus far.
Pits open at 3:30 p.m. and grandstands open at 4:30 p.m. Hot laps are slated for 6:15 p.m. and the first green flag will wave at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults. Students 6-15 are $7. The Family Pass is $35. Children five and under are free. Pit passes are $30.
In other news, Mercer Raceway Park has announced a free Beaver County Night to be held on August 18 after weather affected the first one back on April 28.
Mercer Raceway Park is located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly late March through September. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round Monday through Friday late mornings and after 1:30 p.m. For more information call the office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest

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Tri-City Speedway: All Star Sprints Invade on July 3rd

by Brian Spaid

June 27, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FRANKLIN, PA …. Tri-City Speedway celebrates Independence Day on Tuesday July 3rd when the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Series invades the Venango County half-mile oval for The Freedom Fifty. Joined by Sharon Speedway’s Limited Sprints and the Klapec Auto Body Thundercars, the All Stars will race at Tri-City for the first time since 2002.
“We are looking forward to this event,” said Tri-City Co-Promoter Mike Graham. “We were able to put together a deal that will be a neat race for the fans and provide more exposure for the Super Sprints in our region.”
Led by defending series champion Greg Wilson and current point leader Danny Smith, the All Stars will travel to Tri-City after completing an eight-day stretch of racing that includes the 25th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweeks. Other top contenders on the All Stars include Dale Blaney, Brian Paulus, Brandon Martin, Craig Mintz, Paul May, Brock Mayes and local hotshoe Brian Ellenberger.
Those men will face some stiff competition from Tri-City’s top dogs, including former track champions Rod George and Bob Felmlee along with Brent Covell, Todd Bauer, Rob Eyler and Cory Good. In addition, Ed Lynch Jr., who recently won his 200th career feature race, is expected to compete along with other area racers.
The All Stars will compete in time trials, preliminary races and a 30-lap main event. Past All Star winners at Tri-City include Jeff Shepard, Dale Blaney, Steve Smith, Danny Smith, Bobby Allen, Keith Kauffman, Rocky Hodges, Joey Saldana, and Greg Wilson. NASCAR Nextel Cup star Jeff Gordon raced in a 1985 All Star event at Tri-City at 14-years-old.
The Limited Sprints compete weekly at Sharon Speedway. Previously known as the Green Flag Sprints, this will be the first event outside of the Hartford, Ohio, oval for the class. Top contenders include Guy Griffin, Nate Stein, Eric Williams, Jason Scoville, Brandon Spithaler, and Nick Miller.
The Limited Sprints will compete in preliminary events and a 20-lap feature race.
The Thundercars will also race in this special midweek show. The event will offer appearance points only for the class, which includes top guns like Bill Myers, Curtis E. Bish, Cody Manners, Regina Deloe, Charlie McMillen, Josh Seippel, Joe Blake and many more.
In addition, Jim’s Super Market of Cooperstown, Pa., will offer a special dash event called “The Hoagie Haul” that includes lucky race fans and the top six Thundercar drivers in track points. The winner of the dash will collect $100, which is huge money for the trophy-only division, and the fan will receive a party pack of food at an upcoming event courtesy of the event sponsor.
Gates open at 4 p.m. on Tuesday July 3rd with time trials slated for 6 p.m. Adult grandstand admission will be $20.
For more information, contact the track office at (814) 473-4038.

Tri-City Speedway is owned and operated by Roger and Susie Crick and Mike and Margaret Graham. They have promoted Sunday night racing at the popular facility since they reopened it in 1996. The Super Sprints, DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks and Thundercars race each week at the Venango County half-mile dirt oval. Tri-City is located seven miles north of Franklin, Pa., off State Route 417.

Ohio Sprint Speedweek Celebrates 25 Years of Great Racing

CAMARGO, IL - The 25th Annual UNOH Ohio Sprint Speedweek presented by RacingJunk.com is just about ready to kick into high gear in the Buckeye State. Always a week to look forward to for the past 25 years, this year proves to be no different as a $15,000 point fund is in place to be distributed amongst the Top 10 in points at the end of the week. In addition, the Speedweek promoters have offered a $50,000 bonus to any driver who can win 4 of the 7 events. Will there be a $50,000 winner in 2007?

Drivers were required to pre-register to be eligible for the Speedweek point fund and the bonus money and currently there are 48 drivers scheduled to compete for the additional money at week’s end. There is over $197,000 up for grabs just in scheduled purse money alone. In addition, HoserVille Ohio has stepped up to sponsor the All Star Dash which will pay money to the top dash finishers from the week in a special dash event at the Eldora finale. Ohio Sprint Speedweek is one of the richest weeks of racing in the United States and has attracted many of the top names of the sport from across the country and as far away as Australia.

The week kicks off (unofficially) at K-C Raceway on Saturday June 23rd for the annual “Night The Stars Come Out”. This event does not pay points toward the Speedweek point fund, but is always a good warm-up for the following 7 straight nights of racing through Ohio. The official Speedweek kickoff is on Sunday June 24th at Attica Raceway Park, then on Monday it’s on to Wayne County Speedway. From there the series moves to Waynesfield Motor Sports Park for the first time and will then travel to Hilltop Speedway on Wednesday for another first ever visit. On Thursday, it’s back to familiar Fremont Speedway and then on to Limaland Motorsports Park on Friday. Saturday’s $10,000 to win Speedweek finale will be held at the monster ½ mile Eldora Speedway. Visit www.ohiospeedweek.com for more information on the Speedweek tracks and for the Driver Pre-Entry List.

As twenty-four Ohio Sprint Speedweeks have already come and gone, fans remember the heroes who have made a lot of left turns in the state of Ohio. Kinser, Saldana, Wolfgang, Swindell, Hood, Huntley, Jacobs, Kerr, and Blaney are just a few of the names who have captured the attention of Ohio fans over the years during Ohio Speedweek. More names will be entered into the history books at the end of next week when the action concludes, signaling the mid-point of the All Star season. It is then that many teams start thinking seriously about trying to win the All Star Championship - depending where they land in the point standings at the end of the grueling week. Currently Danny Smith holds a 26 point lead over defending champion Greg Wilson and is 47 points ahead of 3rd place Brian Paulus. That can all change drastically in one week depending on luck and a lot of hard work.For more information on the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions visit www.allstarsprint.com or http://www.ohiospeedweek.com/

*2007 Ohio Sprint Speedweek Stat Pack – 7 tracks, 7 nights, 1 champion*_*K-C Raceway (6/23/07)*- All Time All Star Wins – Kenny Jacobs (8)- Other All Star Winners – Kelly Kinser (6), Dale Blaney (3), Greg Wilson (2), Rob Chaney, Dean Jacobs, Byron Reed, Danny Smith-Most Recent All Star Winner – Tom Busch (6/24/06)*Attica Raceway Park (6/24/07)*-All Time All Star Wins – Frankie Kerr (8)-Other All Star Winners –Dale Blaney (7), Greg Wilson (7), Kenny Jacobs (4), Mark Keegan (4), Kelly Kinser (3), Danny Smith (3), Byron Reed (2), Rob Chaney, Dean Jacobs, Brock Mayes- Most Recent All Star Winner – Dale Blaney (6/8/07)- Attica Speed Week History:1990 – Sammy Swindell1991 – Sammy Swindell1992 – Terry Shepherd1993 – Gary Wright1994 – Frankie Kerr1995 – Mark Keegan1996 – Frankie Kerr1997 – Joey Saldana1998 – Dean Jacobs1999 – Kenny Jacobs2000 – Jeff Shepard2001 – Byron Reed2002 – Greg Wilson2003 – Chad Kemenah2004 – Dale Blaney2005 – Greg Wilson2006 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.*Wayne County Speedway (6/25/07)*-All Time All Star Wins – Joey Saldana (4)- Other All Star Winners – Dale Blaney (2), Dean Jacobs (2), Kenny Jacobs (2), Byron Reed (2), Mark Keegan, Kelly Kinser, Danny Smith-Most Recent All Star Winner – Greg Wilson (7/2/05)-Wayne County Speed Week History:1985 – Doug Wolfgang1987 – Doug Wolfgang1988 – Rocky Hodges1989 – Dave Blaney1990 – Bobby Allen1991 – Steve Siegel1992 – Kevin Huntley1993 – Rocky Hodges1994 – Mark Keegan1995 – Frankie Kerr1996 – Dale Blaney1997 – Keith Kauffman1999 – Joey Saldana2000 – Byron Reed2001 – Travis Rilat2002 – Byron Reed2003 – Kelly Kinser*Waynesfield Motor Sports Park (6/26/07)****This will be the first race for the All Star Circuit of Champions at Waynesfield****Hilltop Speedway (6/27/07)****This will be the first race for the All Star Circuit of Champions at Hilltop****Fremont Speedway (6/28/07)*-All Time All Star Wins – Jack Hewitt (10)-Other All Star Winners – Dale Blaney (4), John Ivy (4), Kelly Kinser (3), Mark Keegan (2), Dean Jacobs, Kenny Jacobs, Jason Johnson, Danny Smith, Shane Stewart, Greg Wilson-Most Recent All Star Winner – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (6/29/06)-Fremont Speed Week History:1983 – Steve Kinser1984 – Steve Kinser1985 – Doug Wolfgang1986 – Dave Blaney1988 – Keith Kauffman1989 – Dave Blaney1990 – Tom Basinger1991 – Sammy Swindell1992 – Kevin Huntley1993 – Rocky Hodges1997 – Frankie Kerr2000 – Frankie Kerr2001 – Mark Keegan2002 – Kelly Kinser / John Ivy2003 – Dale Blaney / Jason Johnson2004 – John Ivy / Dale Blaney2005 – Chad Kemenah2006 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.*Limaland Motor Sports Park (6/29/07)*-All Time All Star Wins – Dale Blaney (3) & Kelly Kinser (3)- Other All Star Winners – Kenny Jacobs, Danny Smith, Greg Wilson-Most Recent All Star Winner – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (6/30/06)-Limaland Speed Week History:1995 – Kelly Kinser1996 – Van Gurley Jr.1997 – Tyler Walker1998 – Kevin Huntley1999 – Joey Saldana2000 – Phil Gressman2001 – Greg Wilson2002 – Dale Blaney2004 – Tim Kaeding2005 – Jac Haudenschild2006 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.*Eldora Speedway (6/30/07)*-All Time All Star Wins – Kenny Jacobs (21)-Other All Star Winners – Danny Smith (4), Dale Blaney (3), Dean Jacobs (3), Greg Wilson (2), Shane Stewart, Gus Wasson- Most Recent All Star Winner – Shane Stewart (5/19/07)-Eldora Speed Week History:1983 – Steve Kinser1984 – Steve Kinser1985 – Kenny Jacobs1986 – Doug Wolfgang1987 – Doug Wolfgang1988 – Rickey Hood1989 – Rocky Hodges1990 – Sammy Swindell1991 – Rickey Hood1992 – Kevin Huntley1993 – Kevin Huntley1994 – Kevin Huntley1995 – Joey Saldana1996 – Craig Dollansky1997 – Kenny Jacobs2000 – Kenny Jacobs2004 – Jac Haudenschild2006 – Dale Blaney

2007 Ohio Speedweek Pre-Entry List

List updated: 6/18/07 - FINAL 2007 PRE-ENTRY LIST
Car No.
Driver
Hometown
Owner
1
X
Mark Keegan
Fremont, OH
Mark Keegan
2
0
Gus Wasson
Lincolnton, NC
Rick Ferkel
3
1b
Keith Baxter
Chillicothe, OH
Keith Baxter
4
1w
Paul Weaver
Fremont, OH
De Genzman
5
02
Mike Reinke
Elkhart Lake, WI
Scott Cowman
6
2
Dale Blaney
Lockbourne, OH
George Fisher
7
2h
Tim Hunter
Millersburg, OH
Hunter Racing
8
2m
Dustin Daggett
Portland, MI
Mott Racing
9
3
Scott Young
Union Grove, WI
Young Autosports
10
4
Danny Smith
Danville, IN
Danny Smith
11
4k
Kelly Kinser
Bloomington, IN
Kelly Kinser
12
4m
Jamie Miller
Fostoria, OH
Miller Motorsports
13
5
Byron Reed
Monclova, OH
B&S Racing
14
5b
Chad Blonde
Litchfield, MI
Blonde Motorsports
15
5w
Lucas Wolfe
Mechanicsburg, PA
Allebach Racing
16
6
Bill Rose
Plainfield, IN
Bill Rose
17
6au
David Doherty
Sydney, NSW
Kears Speedshop
18
7k
Dean Jacobs
Wooster, OH
Dave Jessup
19
8h
Shane Stewart
Indianapolis, IN
Holbrook/Wood
20
8j
Kenny Jacobs
Holmesville, OH
Barry Jackson
21
09
Craig Mintz
Gibsonburg, OH
TGE Motorsports
22
11b
Brock Mayes
Bucyrus, OH
Brock Motorsports
23
11m
Brandon Martin
Attica, OH
John Martin
24
11n
Ed Neumeister
Upper Sandusky, OH
Neumeister Racing
25
11t
Tyler Thompson
Cape Giradeau, MO
Thompson & Son
26
15c
Chris Andrews
Sandusky, OH
Andrews Racing
27
16
Lee Jacobs
Holmesville, OH
Burmeister Racing
28
16s
Lee Stark
Sidney, OH
Lee Stark
29
17t
Jeff Taylor
Cherry Hill, NJ
Jeff Taylor
30
w20
Greg Wilson
Benton Ridge, OH
Verl Warnimont
31
20e
Brian Ellenberger
Butler, PA
Brian Ellenberger
32
20t
Troy Little
New South Wales, AUS
Troy Little
33
24
Rob Chaney
Millersburg, OH
Randy Hammer
34
25
Lance Dewease
Fayetteville, PA
Pete's Motorsports
35
27
Cody Jacobs
Wooster, OH
Dean Jacobs
36
28
Brian Paulus
Cave Creek, AZ
P&P Motorsports
37
37z
Bryan Scott
Clyde, OH
Ken Meggitt
38
41
Jason Johnson
Eunice, LA
Shop Motorsports
39
44g
Kaley Gharst
Decatur, IL
Gharst Motorsports
40
45
Bryan Grove
Beach City, OH
Grove Motorsports
41
49t
Gregg Dalman
Grand Ledge, MI
Gregg Dalman
42
51
Aaron Higgins
Waverly, OH
Higgins Motorsports
43
53
John Ivy
Fremont, OH
De Genzman
44
71c
Jack Helget
Franklinville, NJ
Jeff Taylor
45
71m
Paul May
Terre Haute, IN
May Motorsports
46
96au
Bruce White
New South Wales, AUS
Bruce White

Wingless Sprint Cars to Invade Gamblers Raceway

from Lori Potter

Pennsylvania wingless sprint fans have for many years been traveling to the Indy area sometimes on a weekly and biweekly basis to watch wingless sprints. For these people wingless is the traditional sprint car, the way they should be. From time to time a wingless show is held, the yearly show at Mercer comes to mind. Several years ago I tried to organize a series, The Wingless Warriors. Although some tracks showed some interest none were willing to have a show except Tri-City Speedway in Franklin. These great folks at Tri-City gave it a shot, and some observers to this day will tell you after all of the drivers got it figured out it turned out to be one of the best sprint car races they had ever seen.

Now after a six year dry spell, I have been contacted by the management of the New Gamblers Raceway Park in Clearfield, to once again let loose the Wingless Warriors on their racetrack warpath. Together with GM Dick DeLisle we have scheduled the first show for Sunday June 24th. Gates will open at 2pm with racing at 5pm, with this earlier start date working people will be able to get home in a timely fashion. This is an old fashioned “Run What You Brung” competition. It is open to all engine specs from 305 to 410, and including the “Green Flag” type of sprinters.

Sprint car pre-registration is free, registration the day of the show will be $25. You can register by email elp1177@hotmail.com (insert “sprint” in the subject line) or phoning at 814.263.4326, if you see Rick Rarer or Daryl Stimeling at the track they will also have registration flyers. Gamblers regular pit and grandstand admission pricing will be in effect, please check Gamblers website www.gamblersracewaypark.com. Also on tap for the same evening will be 270 & 600 Micro Sprints. I will post more on the Micro Sprints as I receive information.

I ask fans and drivers to please turn out for this event as the continued success of wingless and micros at Gamblers will depend very much on this first show

“RFD IS ALL ABOUT FANS “

Tomorrow night May 23rd , Racing Fans Direct will be at Grandview Speedway participating in what should be one of most exciting shows of the season as part of round one of the new Dupont Tyvek Keystone Cup Sprint series . It will be exciting because of the quality of cars , the track itself always produces passing in lap traffic , The Outlaws VS The Posse ,& fan excitement provided always by Thunder On The Hill promotions .

Most tracks provide some fan excitement , but always at Thunder On The Hill it seems like there’s always more Fan entertainment , like giveaways , fireworks at the start, Comdial Communications Sponsorship of prize money for fans & drivers , & yes there’s Joe The Pizza Dude who roams the grandstands giving out free pizza to excited screaming fans .

An this is just a small part of what were about here at Racing Fans Direct bringing fun , prizes, giveaways , money , exciting racing tours to fans , & convenience like no where else . While our site has been temporarily down were making bigger plans , organizing new tours , a new web site & adding a new lovely addition to RFD “ Ms Dana Hastings “ as Ms Racing Fans Direct 2007 who will be at Grandview Wednesday night signing autographs , handing out Pizza’s from Joe , taking photos with fans , and other fan inspired action . So we ask you to come out to meet Dana , Bob & all your favorite drivers , but most of all see why RFD will make a difference in you’re racing plans . Contact us at 443-974-7027 or e-mail racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com

SPRINTS TO RACE WINGLESS SATURDAY AT MERCER; FREE CRAWFORD COUNTY NIGHT

Mercer, PA)…Mercer Raceway Park will return to action this Saturday night, May 19 in hopes of completing the fifth straight night of action and sixth of the season. While the weekly five divisions, the Luxaire Heating & Cooling Sprint Cars, American Racer/Lias Tire Modifieds, Tire Express Stock Cars, Big Daddy’s Speed Center Mod Lites, and the M&D Paving Mini Stocks will all be action, one twist to the night will be that the Sprint Cars will race wingless! It’s free Crawford County Night presented by Armstrong with racing starting at 7 p.m.

Sprint Car racing has long been associated with Mercer Raceway Park and other than a few All Star races in the 70s, traditional wingless Sprint Car acing was the norm until the 80s. On Saturday night, the wings will be coming off for the first of two times this season highlighted by a $1,500 to-win feature. The second wingless event will take place on Saturday, August 18.
Since 1989, nine wingless events have been run. Four-time track champion, Jamie Smith leads the way with three wins totaling $7,300. Other winners include 2002 and 2003 champion Troy Preston, who won the 1989 event, wingless standout racers Todd Kane (1997), Rob Chaney (2000), and USAC star Mat Neely (2006), and track regulars Rob Eyler (2004) and Doug Stanley (2005).

“We always enjoy having wingless events at Mercer Raceway Park,” explained ninth year owner Vicki Emig. “The fans seem to enjoy it plus it always tightens the competition by adding a new twist. The best thing this year is that there will be no increase in admission and fans from Crawford County can enjoy the show at no charge!”

The second free county night takes place Saturday night as all residents who reside in Crawford County will be admitted at no charge. Fans can simply show their ID with a Crawford County city listed and they will be admitted into the grandstands for general admission. All accompanying children will also be free.

“Last year’s Crawford County night was huge,” stated Emig. “We have to thank our great marketing partner Armstrong Cable for helping us to promote the event. If the weather is nice we expect another great turnout.”

Current point leaders heading into Saturday night are Kittanning’s Rod George (Sprint Cars), Grove City’s Steve Young (Modifieds), Sandy Lake’s Brian Booher (Stock Cars), West Middlesex’s Rod Jones (Mod Lites), and Elkton, Ohio’s Lucas Sprouse (Mini Stocks).
Brian Booher has been on a tear winning three of the four point races in the Stock Cars. If Booher wins the feature Saturday night he can make a little history by recording his 24th career win, which would put him on top of the Stock Car win list since the track reopened in 1994. He is currently tied with nemesis, Andy Buckley, who has one victory this season.

After a 25-year absence, the Mini Stock division is back weekly. Just one car showed for opening night, but last week the car count rose to nine for this affordable, amateur division, and we expect more cars in the coming weeks.

Regular admission prices are in effect Saturday with adults just $11, students 6-15 $5, children five and under free, family passes $25, and pit passes $25. Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. with grandstands at 4:30, hot laps at 6:15, and racing at 7.

Mercer Raceway Park is located minutes from both Interstate 79 and 80 just off Route 19 on Fairground Road in Mercer, Pa. Dirt track racing and quality family entertainment are presented weekly late March through early October. The office in New Bedford, Pa. is open year-round after 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call the office at 724-964-9300 or the track on race day at 724-662-1310. Check out our website at www.mercerracewaypark.com for the latest.

OUTLAWS ROLL INTO LERNERVILLE FOR COMMONWEALTH CLASH

By Eric J. Westendorf



Sarver, PA (May 14, 2007) The Clash is close at hand! The RVs and campers are in the parking lots, haulers at nearby hotels, and tomorrow evening Tuesday May 15, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars will invade the Sarver 4/10-mile oval for the first time of the 2007 season. Local drivers Ed Lynch Jr., Kevin Schaeffer, Bob Felmlee, and Rod George will do their best to defend the Action Track from an Outlaw invasion.

The “First Commonwealth Bank Clash” will begin at 7:15 for time trials, with heat races slated to start at 8:00. The Commonwealth Clash is the first of two World of Outlaws Sprint invasions of the 2007 season. The second invasion will come later in the summer for the Cleveland Brothers Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XVI on July 17.

The Commonwealth Clash marks the return of “The King” Steve Kinser, “The Dude” Danny Lasoski, Jason , Tim Kaeding, Paul McMahan and other former NST drivers, who are back on tour in 2007 after a year with the now defunct NST Tour. Kinser, a 20-time World of Outlaws Champion, has 15 career wins at the Lernerville Speedway.

Current Outlaws points’ leader Donny Schatz won the 2006 Don Martin Silver Cup XV. Joey Saldana, currently second in points XX points behind Schatz, holds the track record of 12.334 seconds. Also in action Tuesday will be 1993 Lernerville Track Champion Tim Shaffer, now a well-established Outlaw veteran who won the 2005 Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XIV.

Also on the card Tuesday Night will be the 2nd UMP Modified race of the season at Lernerville Speedway. Dave Hess Jr. will be looking to back up his April 17 victory, while Two-time reigning Pure Stock Track Champion Butch Lambert will be looking to pull his e-Mod into Victory Lane like he has done in his pure stock so many times.
The weather looks to be mild, temperatures in the mid-80s and no rain until well after racing has been completed. Ticket prices have been reduced from 2006 rates. General admission is $25 for adults, $22 for Seniors, $20 for students 11-17, 10 & under will be admitted free. For $2 extra dollars you can purchase reserved seats. Pit passes are available for $32. DIRT members can purchase a pit pass for $27. Those wishing to purchase a reserved seat may upgrade to a pit pass by paying the difference in price. For more details log on to www.lernerville.com or contact the track office at (724) 353-1511.

LYNCH, FERREE, BOLLAND, PEGHER LEAD LERNERVILLE BUDWEISER POINTS

By Eric J. Westendorf

Sarver, PA (May 8, 2007) With three nights of Budweiser Point Fund racing in the books the 2007 Budweiser Point Standings are starting to take shape.

In the Commercial Truck & Trailer Sprints, “The Apollo Rocket” Ed Lynch Jr. has an eight-point edge over Reigning Track Champion “Cool” Kevin Schaeffer. Lynch has two feature wins, two heat wins, and a third place finish in the only feature he didn’t win. Schaeffer has one win and a second place finish in feature events, along with two heat race wins. Dan Shetler, with two Top Fives and a seventh place finish is third. Gary Rankin and Carl Bowser round out the Top Five.

Alex Ferree’s two wins and a second place finish in three points races has him solidly in the Budweiser points lead in the Friedman’s Freshmarkets Late Model division. With two Top Fives and two heat race wins, Mike Blose sits second, a distant 24 points behind Ferree. Gary Lyle is third, Dutch Davies is fourth, and newcomer Jared Hawkins sits fifth.

The top of the point standings both in the Ferrante Motor Cars Modifieds and Advance Auto Parts Pure Stocks reflect the competitive action on the track in both divisions.

Kevin Bolland leads the Ferrante Motor Cars Modifieds points by just two markers over Del Rougeux Jr. Bolland has a second and two fourth place finishes in feature events and two heat race wins. Rougeux has finished third, fourth, and second so far this season. Dave Murdick, who currently sits third, has a second and third place finish to his credit in feature events, and one heat race win. Feature winners Brian Swartzlander and Jeremiah Shingledecker, (2 wins), round out the Top Five.

The Budweiser points are just as close in the Advance Auto Parts Pure Stocks, where Mike Pegher, Jr. is in the lead. Pegher has won one feature, a second and a third and has not lost a heat race all year. Close behind in second place is Joe Kelley with a win and a second place finish. This past week’s feature winner Bob Egley is third. Egley also has two other Top Fives and a heat race win. Terry Young with two Top Fives and two heat race wins is fourth. Greg Beech and Paul Schreckengost are tied for fifth place.

All four “Fab Four” Divisions will be back in action this Friday May 11 as the Budweiser Points Fund rolls on. Then next Tuesday, May 15 the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars invade the Action Track for the first time in the 2007 season. Can Budweiser Points leader Ed Lynch Jr. get his second career World of Outlaws win at his home track? Be there to find out! Call the track office (724) 353-1511 to reserve your tickets now. Or purchase them at the main ticket windows after 8:30 p.m. this Friday Night at the speedway. Either way, you won’t want to miss the return of “King” Steve Kinser, “The Dude” Danny Lasoski, as well as 2006 Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz, or current Outlaw points leader Joey Saldana

*Greg Wilson Leads O’Reilly All Stars Points Chase***

CAMARGO, IL) 5-6-07 Defending All Star Champion, Greg Wilson, is once again sitting on top of the standings in the 2007 season points chase. Despite a tough night at Attica Raceway Park where Wilson crashed while leading the A-main, he still managed to rack up enough points to put the Verl Warnimont owned #w20 at the top of the heap. Danville, Indiana’s Danny Smith trails Wilson by just 5 points as the All Stars head to Pennsylvania on Saturday to compete with the always tough locals at Port Royal Speedway before heading to Bedford Speedway on Sunday.

*Driver Points:*
w20 Greg Wilson 4922
4 Danny Smith 4873
11m Brandon Martin 4734
28 Brian Paulus 4705
20e Brian Ellenberger 4696
71m Paul May 4637
11n Ed Neumeister 4558
9 Craig Mintz 4259
51 Fred Rahmer 38210
6s Brad Sweet 367

*Owner Points:*

w20 Verl Warnimont 4922
4 Danny Smith 4873
11m BMI Racing 4734
20e Brian Ellenberger 4725
28 P&P Motorsports 4706
71m Paul May 4637
11n Ed Neumeister 4558
9 Top Gun Racing 4259
51 Jim & Sandy Kline 38210
6s Brad Sweet 367

For more information on the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions visit www.allstarsprint.com <http://www.allstarsprint.com/> and for information on the 25^th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek visit www.ohiospeedweek.com <http://www.ohiospeedweek.com/> .

Ohsweken Speedway WORLD of OUTLAW ADVANCED TICKETS Sales Update

ADVANCED TICKET SALES for the July 25th “Six Nations Showdown” at OhswekenSpeedway presented by ARROW EXPRESS featuring the World of Outlaw Sprintscontinue at a brisk pace. Ticket requests have been taken daily by phoneonly (519-542-2116), Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM andwill continue until July 10th. Credit card payment in full is required atthe time of purchase. Tickets are then mailed directly to your home. Adultprice is $40 with children 12 and under at $25.

NO TICKETS WILL BE HELDWITHOUT PAYMENT. NO TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TRACK UNTIL RACE DAY. ALL SEATS ON THESPECTATOR SIDE OF THE SPEEDWAY ARE RESERVED FOR THIS EVENT.“Tickets have been selling at such a rate that the entire existing standsare already sold out” stated an excited promoter Glenn Styres. “We had hopedthat the fans would support this event and purchase advanced tickets so wecould justify any needs for additional seating but this is beyondexpectation. We have already contracted to install an additional 1,288 seatsat each end of the existing stands on the front stretch. This will almosttriple what we started with and we can install more if the demand is there”Styres went on. “We hope that as many people that want tickets will buy inadvance to help us make sure that ample seating is available on race day andto also help get people into the track when the gates open” Styrescontinued.

“We will make every effort to ensure that all who want to come to this eventwill have a place to sit at race time. I just hope that people remainpatient and continue to call”. The much anticipated event will include all of the stars and cars of thepremier Sprint Car series headquartered in the United States featuring SteveKinser and Danny Lasoski. The Wednesday, July 25th show is a full point racefor the series with racing scheduled to get underway with the usual 7:45 PMstart. The winner will collect a cool $10,000. Pit Gates will open at 2:00PM with spectator gates opening at 4:00. An autograph session is scheduledto begin at 4:30. Mini Stocks will also be on the program in a support role.

NO ONE UNDER 13 WILL BE ADMITTED INTO THE PITS. Be sure to keep up on all the latest news from Ohsweken Speedway by loggingon to the official website at www.ohswekenspeedway.com as the countdowncontinues toward the first green flag of the season for “Friday NightThunder” on May 11th when a “Test & Tune” session will be held for alldivisions competing at the speedway during 2007. Then opening night, May18th the “Southern Ontario Sprints” make their first appearance of theseason along with a regular program of DIRT Sportsman, Thunder Stocks andMini Stocks.