(Stafford Springs, CT)---With the 2007 NASCAR season in the rearview mirror
and the 2008 season looming on the horizon, Stafford Motor Speedway has
received a grand total of 128 number registrations thusfar for its 2008
NASCAR Whelen All American Series season. Stafford’s premier division, the
SK Modifieds®, lead the way with 35 entries. The SK Modified® division is
followed by the Late Model division with 32 entries, the DARE Stock division
with 26 entries, the Limited Late Model division with 19 entries, and the SK
Light division with 16 entries.
“We are excited with the volume of car registrations we have received thus
far,” said SMS CEO / GM Mark Arute. “When compared to previous years, we’re
on a record pace for number registrations at this point. We have a great
mix of veteran drivers as well as new drivers spread out through our five
weekly divisions and we’re looking forwards to another great season of
weekly racing with what we feel will be some of the best racing competition
in New England.”
The SK Modified® division has three former SK Modified® track champions in
Ted Christopher, Bo Gunning, and Frank Ruocco returning to Stafford along
with Corey Hutchings, who is the defending Late Model track champion, and
Doug Coby, the 1998 Stafford Late Model champion. Other feature winning
drivers that will be back at Stafford this upcoming season include Woody
Pitkat, Keith Rocco, Eric Berndt, Brad Hietala, Todd Owen, Jeff Malave,
Kenny Horton, Chris Jones, and Curt Brainard. The division will also see
several Whelen Modified Tour drivers taking their turns behind the wheel of
an SK Modified® at Stafford this season in the form of Zach Sylvester,
Ronnie Silk, and Jimmy Blewett. Adding to the rookie mix this season is
former SK Light feature winner Matt Gallo, Brett Gonyaw, who will drive Bob
Parker, Jr.’s entry that Bo Gunning piloted last season, and Christopher
Jones.
Stafford’s Late Model division also has several championship winning drivers
returning. Corey Hutchings and Mike Quintiliano will be back for 2008 while
Jim Peterson will return to Stafford for select events this season. Two
championship winning cars are entered from Ryan Posocco Racing and Marcia
Kretschman, but do not have drivers listed at this time. Other division
veterans that are returning include Jim Mavlouganes, Tom Butler, Scott
Foster, Jr., Joe Rzeszutek, Ed Ricard, and Dillon Moltz, who will enter his
first full season of competition after winning two races as a 16-year old
rookie this past season.
Stafford’s SK Light, Limited Late Model, and DARE Stock divisions will
continue to be the proving grounds that will produce future SK Modified® and
Late Model drivers, feature winners, and track champions. Drivers like
Woody Pitkat, Ryan Posocco, Michael Bennett, Joey Ferrigno, Andrew Durand,
Rick Lanagan, Kevin Gambacorta, and many others have started their Stafford
careers in the DARE Stock division and have successfully made the move up
the Stafford ladder to higher divisons, where they have achieved race wins
and championships.
Stafford’s 2008 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season will begin with the
37th annual Tech-Net Spring Sizzler presented by CARQUEST on the weekend of
April 25-27, 2008. To see which drivers have submitted an entry to race at
Stafford in the 2008 season, visit the TEAMS section of
www.staffordspeedway.com, and click on the 2008 team listing for the SK
Modified®, Late Model, SK Light Modified, Limited Late Model, and DARE Stock
divisions.
For more information, contact the Stafford Motor Speedway track office at
860-684-2783, or visit us on the web at www.staffordspeedway.com.
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
5 Flags Speedway Event
On behalf of everyone here at Five Flags Speedway, let us wish you a Safe and Joyous Holiday Season. The 2007 Racing Season was a rousing success, and your participation was an integral part. Hopefully you were able to join us at the 40th Annual Snowball Derby. The largest Derby ever seemed a fitting way to finish to an already great Racing Season. The loyalty that FFS Fans have shown in recent years inspires us to work towards making this Racetrack better each and every time you visit. We have more improvements in store for 2008, and hope some that you will notice if you can join us for our Season Opening Race on March 14th.
We will be honoring our 2007 Champions at our Annual Banquet on January 12th. Brannon Fowler, Randy Thompson, Chris Cotto, Sammy McMullen and Scott Carlson will share the spotlight on this evening, along with the Top Ten in each respective Division. We will also be hosting another January event again this year, our 2nd Annual Racer's Swap Meet, to be held in the Speedway parking lot on Saturday, January 26th. The entire 2008 Season Schedule is set to be released next week, so stay tuned to www.5flagsspeedway.com.
In closing, let us express our sincere Thanks to you for joining the 5 Flags Fan Club. We've had a lot of fun with it and hope that you have found it to be informative. We're also very proud to say that our membership surpassed the 1000 mark during the Snowball weekend. This kind of participation also inspires us, and our gears are turning to figure out ways to make your membership more worthwhile in 2008, as we continue "Celebrating 5 Decades of Speed!"
Friday, December 21, 2007
2008 IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY OVAL TRACK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2008
Schedule of Events
MARCH 22 – OPENING NIGHT PRESENTED BY SO.
AC Delco Super Late Models, Auto Club Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Pick Your Part Outlaw Figure 8’s, Legends Cars
MARCH 29 –
Auto Club Late Models, Vista Paint Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pure Stocks Figure 8’s,
K & N Ford Focus Midgets, West Coast Pro Trucks
APRIL 5 –
AC Delco Super Late Models, Legend Cars, ASA Speed Truck Challenge, West Coast Pro Trucks, Bandoleros
APRIL 12 – INCOME TAX BUSTER NIGHT
Auto Club Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Demo
APRIL 19 –
AC Delco Super Late Model Twins, Vista Paint Super Stocks, Legends Cars, Bandolero’s Pick Your Part Outlaw Figure 8’s
APRIL 26 – INDIAN GUIDES NIGHT
Auto Club Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, Flashco SRL Southwest Tour Series
MAY 3 – Cinco De Mayo Celebration
AC Delco Super Late Model Twins, Vista Paint Super Stocks, Legends Cars, Bandolero’s
MAY 10 – MOTHER’S DAY Celebration
Auto Club Late Models, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Pure Stocks, K & N Ford Focus Midgets
MAY 17 –
AC Delco Super Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Legends Cars, Pick Your Part Outlaw Figure 8’s, Bandoleros
MAY 24 – KING TACO FAMILY NIGHT
Auto Club Late Models, Vista Paint Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pure Stock Figure 8’s, Train Race, Demo Derby
MAY 31 –
AC Delco Super Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Legends Cars, Bandoleros
JUNE 7 –
Auto Club Late Models,
JUNE 14 – FATHERS DAY CELEBRATION
AC Delco Super Late Models Twins, King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Outlaw Figure 8’s
JUNE 21 –
Auto Club Late Model, Vista Paint Super Stocks, Legends Cars, Pure Stocks, Pure Stock Figure 8’s, West Coast Pro Trucks
JUNE 28 – KING TACO FAMILY NIGHT
AC Delco Super Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Bandoleros, Demo
JULY 4 –
NASCAR Camping World West Series 200, Auto Club Late Model Firecracker 100 & Fireworks Show
JULY 5 –
No Racing On Oval Track
JULY 12 –
AC Delco Super Late Models, Vista Paint Super Stocks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Legends Cars, Pick Your Part Outlaw Figure 8’s, Bandoleros
JULY 19 – KING TACO FAMILY NIGHT
Auto Club Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Pure Stocks, ASA Speed Truck Challenge, Demo
JULY 26 –
AC Delco Super Late Model Twins, Auto Club Late Models,
AUGUST 2 –
Auto Club Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Legends Cars, West Coast Pro Trucks, K & N Ford Focus Midgets
AUGUST 9 –
AC Delco Super Late Model Twins,
August 16 –
NASCAR Camping World West Series 200, Auto Club Late Model, King Taco Super Trucks
AUGUST 23 –
AC Delco Super Late Model Twins, King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Legends Cars, Pick Your Part Outlaw Figure 8’s
August 30 – LABORS UNIONS APPRECIATION NIGHT
Auto Club Late Model, Vista Paint Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pure Stocks Figure 8’s, Train Race, Demo Derby
SEPT. 6 - GRAND PARENTS & GRAND KIDS NIGHTE
AC Delco Super Late Models, King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Legends Cars, Train Race, Bandoleros
SEPT. 13 –
AC Delco Super Late Models Final Points, Auto Club Late Models,
SEPT. 20 –
King Taco Super Trucks, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks, Legends Cars, Pick Your Part Outlaw Figure 8’s
SEPT. 27 –
Auto Club Late Models Final Points, Vista Paint Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pure Stock Figure 8’s, K & N Ford Focus Midgets, Auto Soccer
OCT. 4 – KING TACO FAMILY NIGHT
King Taco Super Trucks Final Points, Justice Brothers Mini Stocks Final Points, Legends Cars Final Points, West Coast Pro Trucks, Auto Soccer, Demo
OCTOBER 11 –
Auto Club Late Model 100 Open, Vista Paint Super Stocks Final Points, Pure Stocks Final Points, Pick Your Part Outlaw Figure 8’s Final Points, Train Race
OCTOBER 18 –
OCTOBER 25 –
NOVEMBER 1 –
NOVEMBER 8 –
NOVEMBER 15 – OUTLAW FIGURE 8 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Pick Your Part Outlaw Figure 8’s, King Taco Super Trucks, Demo Derby
NOVEMBER 22-23 – D1 GRAND PRIX DRIFTING
D1GP Japan Series Points Finale and World Championship match
NOVEMBER 26 & 27 – 68TH Running of the
Midgets & Sprints
2008 SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TICKET PRICING: Unless otherwise specified, ticket prices are as follows:
General Admission
Adults: $15.00 Kids 6-12: $5.00
Kids 5 & Under: FREE
Seniors $12.00
Reserved Seats
All segments: $25.00
Special Events
To Be Determined
King Taco Family Nights
Adults: $15.00 Kids: FREE
Seniors $12.00
Buy your tickets online
and print them from your
home computer!!!
No waiting in line,
go straight to the gates!
IRWINDALE
( 626?358?1100
2008 IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY OVAL TRACK SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
IRWINDALE,
The
The Flashco SRL Southwest Tour, a racing series comprised of former NASCAR Elite Division Touring cars will make its debut at Irwindale Speedway on April 26 featuring a 100-lap race
On November 15, the
Competitors who compete in the popular sport of Drifting identify Irwindale Speedway as the “House of Drift”. The facility will live up to that moniker by hosting three events in 2008. The D1 Grand Prix will conduct two events at the
Formula Drift will hold its Championship Finale at the
USAC’s Sprint and Midget cars and the Ford Focus Midget series will provide an entertaining night of racing during the 68th Running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix. The event is expected to attract a number of motor racing’s stars including those from NASCAR and USAC.
Tickets for all Irwindale Speedway events will go on sale beginning in February. Fans may begin placing reservations for reserved seat season tickets on January 2 by calling (626) 358-1100 or visiting the
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES ADDED TO CARQUEST FALL FINAL WEEKEND TO CREATE BLOCKBUSTER SEASON ENDING EVENT
(Stafford Springs, CT)---Stafford Motor Speedway has announced that its
season ending CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend event has added the NASCAR Camping
World East Series, formerly known as the NASCAR Busch East Series, to its
weekend lineup. The NASCAR Camping World East Series will join the NASCAR
Whelen Modified Tour to give the Connecticut half-mile two 150-lap NASCAR
Touring events and create a sensational weekend of NASCAR racing to close
out the 2008 Whelen All-American Series season at Stafford Motor Speedway.
The 36th annual CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend, scheduled for September 26-28,
will feature the two NASCAR Touring events plus the final SK Modified®, Late
Model, SK Light, Limited Late Model, and DARE Stock events of the 2008
season that will see the crowning of the five 2008 Stafford Motor Speedway
Track Champions.
The addition of the NASCAR Camping World East Series to the CARQUEST Fall
Final once again brings the event back to its original format. The CARQUEST
Fall Final was run as a combination Whelen Modified Tour / NASCAR Camping
World Series combination event from 2001-2003 before returning to modifieds
only in 2004.
The inaugural Fall Final was run in 1973 and was the brainchild of Stafford
Motor Speedway track promoter Jack Arute, Jr. and Ken Squire as a way to try
to make Stafford Motor Speedway into the Martinsville of the north by
hosting premier race events in both the spring and fall. The inaugural Fall
Final was a stand-alone 80-lap feature race for the NASCAR Northern Late
Model Stock Car Series, which has now become the NASCAR Camping World East
Series. Without a modified race as part of the event, there was a boycott
by media and fans alike which brought about the addition of the modifieds to
the Fall Final schedule the next year in 1974. Today, the CARQUEST Fall
Final is the second longest continuous running event on the SMS schedule of
events. The CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler, scheduled for April 25-28,
2008, will be the 37th annual running of that event while the CARQUEST Fall
Final will be the 36th running of that event.
Tickets for the 36th Annual CARQUEST Fall Final weekend are available and on
sale now at the Stafford Motor Speedway Box Office. Tickets are priced at
$35.00 for Adult General Admission, $5.00 for Children Ages 6-14, and FREE
for Children ages 5 & under. Adult Reserved Seating is priced at $38.00.
All tickets are good for admission to the Saturday and Sunday portions of
the CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend, the Friday practice session will be open to
the public at no cost. As always, Stafford Motor Speedway offers FREE
Parking with overnight parking for RV’s and campers available for the
weekend.
For more information on the 36th Annual CARQUEST Fall Final, or to order
tickets, contact Stafford Motor Speedway at (860) 684-2783 or visit us on
the web at www.staffordspeedway.com.
season ending CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend event has added the NASCAR Camping
World East Series, formerly known as the NASCAR Busch East Series, to its
weekend lineup. The NASCAR Camping World East Series will join the NASCAR
Whelen Modified Tour to give the Connecticut half-mile two 150-lap NASCAR
Touring events and create a sensational weekend of NASCAR racing to close
out the 2008 Whelen All-American Series season at Stafford Motor Speedway.
The 36th annual CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend, scheduled for September 26-28,
will feature the two NASCAR Touring events plus the final SK Modified®, Late
Model, SK Light, Limited Late Model, and DARE Stock events of the 2008
season that will see the crowning of the five 2008 Stafford Motor Speedway
Track Champions.
The addition of the NASCAR Camping World East Series to the CARQUEST Fall
Final once again brings the event back to its original format. The CARQUEST
Fall Final was run as a combination Whelen Modified Tour / NASCAR Camping
World Series combination event from 2001-2003 before returning to modifieds
only in 2004.
The inaugural Fall Final was run in 1973 and was the brainchild of Stafford
Motor Speedway track promoter Jack Arute, Jr. and Ken Squire as a way to try
to make Stafford Motor Speedway into the Martinsville of the north by
hosting premier race events in both the spring and fall. The inaugural Fall
Final was a stand-alone 80-lap feature race for the NASCAR Northern Late
Model Stock Car Series, which has now become the NASCAR Camping World East
Series. Without a modified race as part of the event, there was a boycott
by media and fans alike which brought about the addition of the modifieds to
the Fall Final schedule the next year in 1974. Today, the CARQUEST Fall
Final is the second longest continuous running event on the SMS schedule of
events. The CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler, scheduled for April 25-28,
2008, will be the 37th annual running of that event while the CARQUEST Fall
Final will be the 36th running of that event.
Tickets for the 36th Annual CARQUEST Fall Final weekend are available and on
sale now at the Stafford Motor Speedway Box Office. Tickets are priced at
$35.00 for Adult General Admission, $5.00 for Children Ages 6-14, and FREE
for Children ages 5 & under. Adult Reserved Seating is priced at $38.00.
All tickets are good for admission to the Saturday and Sunday portions of
the CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend, the Friday practice session will be open to
the public at no cost. As always, Stafford Motor Speedway offers FREE
Parking with overnight parking for RV’s and campers available for the
weekend.
For more information on the 36th Annual CARQUEST Fall Final, or to order
tickets, contact Stafford Motor Speedway at (860) 684-2783 or visit us on
the web at www.staffordspeedway.com.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Need last minute gifts; come by South Boston Speedway by noon Friday
SOUTH BOSTON, VA…. Christmas is drawing closer with each passing day and for those folks looking for great gifts for their favorite racing fans there is no gift any better than a South Boston Speedway gift certificate.
South Boston Speedway Gift Certificates are a great gift. The buyer can specify the amount of money he or she wishes to put into the certificate and can get the gift certificate by noon on Friday, December 21st for Christmas.
South Boston Speedway will stage 18 events in 2008, beginning with the season opener on March 22. Included on the schedule are 16 points races for South Boston Speedway’s top three NASCAR racing divisions to be encompassed in 14 race dates.
Among the track’s special events for the 2008 season are two USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Northern Division races held on April 19 and August 9, a 150-lap NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series race on Saturday night, May 31, the track’s annual pre-Fourth of July racing extravaganza, the Bailey’s 200, on Thursday night, July 3, which features a 200-lap NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race and a dazzling Fourth of July fireworks display. A new event on Friday night, October 17, for the Old School Racing Champions Tour, a racing series featuring former NASCAR and ARCA racing stars. Also, South Boston Speedway officials are planning a special season finale event on Saturday, October 25, the details of which will be announced at a later date.
Other great gift ideas for racing fans are a copy of South Boston Speedway’s 50th anniversary book. South Boston Speedway’s 50th anniversary book entitled “South Boston Speedway: The First Fifty Years,” is available for $15 per copy. A true collector’s item, the book gives readers a detailed insight of the history of South Boston Speedway and the people and competitors that have made the track the legendary fixture in NASCAR racing that it is today.
Still longing for an additional gift idea? South Boston Speedway has reserved 2008 season tailgating spots on the backstretch on sale for $285 each. Fans can pull their car or truck into the tailgating spot and have a prime spot from which to watch the races and tailgate along with their family and friends.
South Boston Speedway 2008 season passes are on sale for $160. This is a gift that will keep on giving all year long. You had better hurry you only have until noon Friday to purchase your Christmas gifts at the speedway’s office.
South Boston Speedway officials also have tickets available for the track’s upcoming awards ceremony, which will be held Saturday night, January 19, 2008, at The Prizery in South Boston. Tickets for the event are priced at $30 each and are available for purchase at the speedway office or by mail or telephone. The format will be similar to last year with the awards ceremony being held at 6 p.m. in the Chastain Theater and a Champions Reception with food, beverages and music, provided by Mike Brook’s Television & Production Entertainment, being held in the banquet hall following the awards ceremony.
For more information, visit the speedway’s website at www.southbostonspeedway.com or telephone 434-572-4947 or 1-877-440-1540.
FROM: South Boston Speedway Media Operations
Office Phone: (434) 572-4947 or 1-877-440-1540
Friday, December 14, 2007
STAFFORD SPEEDWAY COMPETITORS TAKE HOME OVER $35,000 IN 2007 POST-SEASON AWARDS AND CONTINGENCIES
(Stafford Springs, CT)---With the 2007 Stafford Motor Speedway NASCAR Racing
season in the history books, it is time once again for competitors to be
rewarded for their season-long efforts through the Stafford Motor Speedway
point fund and NASCAR Contingency awards. For their efforts during the 2007
season, SMS competitors banked over $35,000 in post-season awards and
contingency bonuses.
At the end of each racing season, Stafford Motor Speedway pays out 5% of its
total purses for the year as a point fund for the top-15 points finishers in
each of its five weekly divisions. The 2007 Stafford Motor Speedway point
fund totaled in excess of $19,000 with track champions Ted Christopher,
Corey Hutchings, Chris Matthews, Sean Foster, and Norm Sears taking home the
lion’s share of their respective point funds.
In addition to the Stafford Motor Speedway point fund awards, NASCAR
Contingency partners paid out an extra $16,500 to the top-10 competitors
from the SK Modified®, Late Model, Limited Late Model, and DARE Stock
competitors.
During the 2007 season, the Stafford Motor Speedway Contingency Program paid
a total of $27,500 to competitors. In the SK Modified® division, CARQUEST
Auto Parts, The Davidson Company, Valvoline, Super Clean, and New England
Racing Fuel contributed a grand total of $12,500. In the Late Model
division, CARQUEST Auto Parts, The G.H. Berlin Oil Company, and New England
Racing Fuel provided a grand total of $5,500. In the SK Light division,
Bosch Spark Plugs and New England Racing Fuel contributed a grand total of
$5,250. In the Limited Late Model division, CARQUEST Auto Parts and New
England Racing Fuel contributed a grand total of $3,500 for competitors, and
New England Racing Fuel contributed $1,500 to DARE Stock competitors.
Additional contingency awards were paid out by Reliable Welding and Speed,
who contributed $2,200 to the Stafford Motor Speedway Rookie of the Year
program, Town Fair Tire, who contributed $200 to the half-way leaders of
Town Fair Tire Summer Heat, and DiGiorgi Roofing and Siding, who contributed
a $100 bonus to the half-way leader of the Late Model 100 to push the total
2007 contingency award bonuses paid to over $30,000 for the 2007 season.
In addition to the over $50,000 in post season awards, SMS competitors were
paid over $387,000 in regular season purse money during the 2007 season,
pushing the final tally to well over $437,000 that was paid out to Stafford
Motor Speedway competitors during the 2007 season.
Stafford Motor Speedway SK Modified® drivers also scored well in NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series Regional Awards. By finishing second in the
national points standings and winning the Connecticut State Championship,
Woody Pitkat earned an additional $16,000 while his crew chief, Jimmy
Fuller, scored an additional $2,000. Keith Rocco earned an extra $3,000 for
finishing second in the Connecticut state standings and Ted Christopher
earned an additional $1,500 for his third place finish in the Connecticut
state standings. Seven of the top-10 finishers in the Connecticut state
standings were SK Modified® drivers from Stafford Motor Speedway.
For more information about the Stafford Motor Speedway, contact the track
office at 860-684-2783, or visit us on the web at www.staffordspeedway.com.
season in the history books, it is time once again for competitors to be
rewarded for their season-long efforts through the Stafford Motor Speedway
point fund and NASCAR Contingency awards. For their efforts during the 2007
season, SMS competitors banked over $35,000 in post-season awards and
contingency bonuses.
At the end of each racing season, Stafford Motor Speedway pays out 5% of its
total purses for the year as a point fund for the top-15 points finishers in
each of its five weekly divisions. The 2007 Stafford Motor Speedway point
fund totaled in excess of $19,000 with track champions Ted Christopher,
Corey Hutchings, Chris Matthews, Sean Foster, and Norm Sears taking home the
lion’s share of their respective point funds.
In addition to the Stafford Motor Speedway point fund awards, NASCAR
Contingency partners paid out an extra $16,500 to the top-10 competitors
from the SK Modified®, Late Model, Limited Late Model, and DARE Stock
competitors.
During the 2007 season, the Stafford Motor Speedway Contingency Program paid
a total of $27,500 to competitors. In the SK Modified® division, CARQUEST
Auto Parts, The Davidson Company, Valvoline, Super Clean, and New England
Racing Fuel contributed a grand total of $12,500. In the Late Model
division, CARQUEST Auto Parts, The G.H. Berlin Oil Company, and New England
Racing Fuel provided a grand total of $5,500. In the SK Light division,
Bosch Spark Plugs and New England Racing Fuel contributed a grand total of
$5,250. In the Limited Late Model division, CARQUEST Auto Parts and New
England Racing Fuel contributed a grand total of $3,500 for competitors, and
New England Racing Fuel contributed $1,500 to DARE Stock competitors.
Additional contingency awards were paid out by Reliable Welding and Speed,
who contributed $2,200 to the Stafford Motor Speedway Rookie of the Year
program, Town Fair Tire, who contributed $200 to the half-way leaders of
Town Fair Tire Summer Heat, and DiGiorgi Roofing and Siding, who contributed
a $100 bonus to the half-way leader of the Late Model 100 to push the total
2007 contingency award bonuses paid to over $30,000 for the 2007 season.
In addition to the over $50,000 in post season awards, SMS competitors were
paid over $387,000 in regular season purse money during the 2007 season,
pushing the final tally to well over $437,000 that was paid out to Stafford
Motor Speedway competitors during the 2007 season.
Stafford Motor Speedway SK Modified® drivers also scored well in NASCAR
Whelen All-American Series Regional Awards. By finishing second in the
national points standings and winning the Connecticut State Championship,
Woody Pitkat earned an additional $16,000 while his crew chief, Jimmy
Fuller, scored an additional $2,000. Keith Rocco earned an extra $3,000 for
finishing second in the Connecticut state standings and Ted Christopher
earned an additional $1,500 for his third place finish in the Connecticut
state standings. Seven of the top-10 finishers in the Connecticut state
standings were SK Modified® drivers from Stafford Motor Speedway.
For more information about the Stafford Motor Speedway, contact the track
office at 860-684-2783, or visit us on the web at www.staffordspeedway.com.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
2008 SBS Season Passes, 50th Anniversary Books Make Perfect Christmas Gifts
SOUTH BOSTON, VA…. Christmas is drawing closer with each passing day
and for those folks looking for a great gift for their favorite
racing fans there is no gift any better than a South Boston
Speedway 2008 season pass.
South Boston Speedway 2008 season passes are on sale for $160, a
price that represents a $15 savings from the price of the track’s
2007 season passes.
The 2008 Season Pass is a gift that will keep on giving all year long
as South Boston Speedway will stage 18 events in 2008, beginning with
the season opener on March 22. Included on the schedule are 16 points
races for South Boston Speedway’s top three NASCAR racing divisions
to be encompassed in 14 race dates.
Among the track’s special events for the 2008 season are a 150-lap
NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series race on Saturday
night, May 31, two USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Northern Division
races (April 19 and August 9), and a new event on Friday night,
October 17, for the Old School racing Champions Tour, a racing series
featuring former NASCAR and ARCA racing stars.
Next season’s South Boston Speedway schedule also includes the
track’s annual pre-Fourth of July racing extravaganza, the
Bailey’s 200, on Thursday night, July 3, which features a 200-lap
NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race and a dazzling Fourth of July
fireworks display.
In addition, South Boston Speedway officials are planning a special
season finale event on Saturday, October 25, the details of which
will be announced at a later date.
Other great gift ideas for racing fans are a copy of South Boston
Speedway’s 50th anniversary book or a gift certificate for tickets
for 2008 season events.
South Boston Speedway’s 50th anniversary book entitled “South
Boston Speedway: The First Fifty Years,” is available for $15 per
copy. A true collector’s item, the book gives readers a detailed
insight of the history of South Boston Speedway and the people and
competitors that have made the track the legendary fixture in NASCAR
racing that it is today.
South Boston Speedway Gift Certificates are also a great gift. The
buyer can specify the amount of money he or she wishes to put into
the certificate and can get the gift certificate in plenty of time
for Christmas.
Still itching for another gift idea? South Boston Speedway has
reserved 2008 season tailgating spots on the backstretch on sale for
$285 each. Fans can pull their car or truck into the tailgating spot
and have a prime spot from which to watch the races and tailgate
along with their family and friends.
South Boston Speedway 2008 Season Passes, the track’s 50th
anniversary book, gift certificates and 2008 season reserved
tailgating spots may be purchased at the speedway office during
regular business hours from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fans may also order by mail by writing to South Boston Speedway, P.O.
Box 1066, South Boston, Va. 24592 or by telephoning the speedway at
434-572-4947 or 1-877-440-1540.
South Boston Speedway officials also have tickets available for the
track’s upcoming awards ceremony which will be held Saturday night,
January 19, 2008, at The Prizery in South Boston.
Tickets for the awards ceremony are priced at $30 each and are
available for purchase at the speedway office or by mail or telephone.
The format of the awards ceremony will be similar to last year with
the awards ceremony being held at 6 p.m. in the Chastain Theater and
a Champions Reception with food, beverages and music being held in
the banquet hall following the awards ceremony.
For more information, visit the speedway’s website at
www.southbostonspeedway.com or telephone 434-572-4947 or 1-877-440-1540.
South Boston Speedway
FROM: South Boston Speedway Media Operations
and for those folks looking for a great gift for their favorite
racing fans there is no gift any better than a South Boston
Speedway 2008 season pass.
South Boston Speedway 2008 season passes are on sale for $160, a
price that represents a $15 savings from the price of the track’s
2007 season passes.
The 2008 Season Pass is a gift that will keep on giving all year long
as South Boston Speedway will stage 18 events in 2008, beginning with
the season opener on March 22. Included on the schedule are 16 points
races for South Boston Speedway’s top three NASCAR racing divisions
to be encompassed in 14 race dates.
Among the track’s special events for the 2008 season are a 150-lap
NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series race on Saturday
night, May 31, two USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Northern Division
races (April 19 and August 9), and a new event on Friday night,
October 17, for the Old School racing Champions Tour, a racing series
featuring former NASCAR and ARCA racing stars.
Next season’s South Boston Speedway schedule also includes the
track’s annual pre-Fourth of July racing extravaganza, the
Bailey’s 200, on Thursday night, July 3, which features a 200-lap
NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race and a dazzling Fourth of July
fireworks display.
In addition, South Boston Speedway officials are planning a special
season finale event on Saturday, October 25, the details of which
will be announced at a later date.
Other great gift ideas for racing fans are a copy of South Boston
Speedway’s 50th anniversary book or a gift certificate for tickets
for 2008 season events.
South Boston Speedway’s 50th anniversary book entitled “South
Boston Speedway: The First Fifty Years,” is available for $15 per
copy. A true collector’s item, the book gives readers a detailed
insight of the history of South Boston Speedway and the people and
competitors that have made the track the legendary fixture in NASCAR
racing that it is today.
South Boston Speedway Gift Certificates are also a great gift. The
buyer can specify the amount of money he or she wishes to put into
the certificate and can get the gift certificate in plenty of time
for Christmas.
Still itching for another gift idea? South Boston Speedway has
reserved 2008 season tailgating spots on the backstretch on sale for
$285 each. Fans can pull their car or truck into the tailgating spot
and have a prime spot from which to watch the races and tailgate
along with their family and friends.
South Boston Speedway 2008 Season Passes, the track’s 50th
anniversary book, gift certificates and 2008 season reserved
tailgating spots may be purchased at the speedway office during
regular business hours from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fans may also order by mail by writing to South Boston Speedway, P.O.
Box 1066, South Boston, Va. 24592 or by telephoning the speedway at
434-572-4947 or 1-877-440-1540.
South Boston Speedway officials also have tickets available for the
track’s upcoming awards ceremony which will be held Saturday night,
January 19, 2008, at The Prizery in South Boston.
Tickets for the awards ceremony are priced at $30 each and are
available for purchase at the speedway office or by mail or telephone.
The format of the awards ceremony will be similar to last year with
the awards ceremony being held at 6 p.m. in the Chastain Theater and
a Champions Reception with food, beverages and music being held in
the banquet hall following the awards ceremony.
For more information, visit the speedway’s website at
www.southbostonspeedway.com or telephone 434-572-4947 or 1-877-440-1540.
South Boston Speedway
FROM: South Boston Speedway Media Operations
Monday, December 10, 2007
2008 Sirius Short Track Speedway's
This will be the official string of who joins the Sirius Short Track media lists. Look forward to seeing all press releases from the following tracks in 2008. You will also catch updates and live interviews from all these tracks at different times of the year. This list will be updated daily as new tracks sign on with Sirius Short Track.
Joined 12/23/2007
5 Flags Speedway
Joined 12/21/2007
Irwindale Speedway
Joined 12/14/2007
Stafford Motor Speedway
Joined 12/12/2007
South Boston Speedway
Joined 12/10/2007
Edmonton Raceway
All American Speedway
Joined 12/9/2007
Tucson Raceway Park
Barrie Speedway
Joined 12/23/2007
5 Flags Speedway
Joined 12/21/2007
Irwindale Speedway
Joined 12/14/2007
Stafford Motor Speedway
Joined 12/12/2007
South Boston Speedway
Joined 12/10/2007
Edmonton Raceway
All American Speedway
Joined 12/9/2007
Tucson Raceway Park
Barrie Speedway
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Coming January 2008
First and foremost for all who have taken the time to visit SST, We would like to thank and welcome you all at the same time. You will not be seeing much until after the new year. We are going to be the first ever BLOGGED Short Track news site, but we will be broadcasting on Sirius Satellite Radio on the NASCAR channel 128 once a week. We are still in talks with sponsors for what time frame and what day this will be happening. There is not much to see right now.
If you are a NASCAR sanctioned short track please make sure to provide your PR department with the following email address. This will ensure your press releases are posted and your track gets its time on Sirius Short Track Radio.
SiriusShortTrack@gmail.com
If you are a NASCAR sanctioned short track please make sure to provide your PR department with the following email address. This will ensure your press releases are posted and your track gets its time on Sirius Short Track Radio.
SiriusShortTrack@gmail.com
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