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CONCORD, N.C. (March 22, 2007) - In addition to watching drivers
battle for one of the richest first-place prizes in dirt late model
racing,
fans attending the April 20-21 Circle K Colossal 100 will also
experience
something rarely seen at a dirt track.
A giant video screen, equivalent to a 343-inch television, will be
positioned in the infield of the four-tenths-mile clay oval for the
$50,000-to-win spectacular and, in addition to following the live
action,
will feature replays during caution flags and taped interviews.
"This video screen will take the fan experience to a new level,"
said H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, president and general manager of Lowe's
Motor
Speedway. "It adds a whole new element to the entertainment value for
what
is already one of the most exciting dirt-track events of the year."
The video screen is being made possible by sponsorship from the Air
Force Reserve.
Late model legend Scott Bloomquist, who claimed the $50,000
first-place prize in the inaugural Circle K Colossal 100 last year,
will
attempt to repeat while stars such as Tim McCreadie, Shane Clanton,
Earl
Pearson Jr., Billy Moyer and Donnie Moran will be looking to pad their
bank
accounts.
The Friday night portion of the Circle K Colossal 100 will feature
group time trials and heat races. The top two finishers in each heat
race
will secure a spot in the 100-lap finale and a draw will determine the
starting lineup.
Saturday night's program begins with a driver autograph session and
on-track action includes at least four additional qualifying races to
the
main event. The race will be part of the 360 OTC World of Outlaws Late
Model
Series, but The Dirt Track's traditional format, including the
extremely
popular double-file restarts, will be utilized.
If purchased in advance, reserved tickets for both Friday and
Saturday nights are $49 for adults and $19 for children ages 12 and
under.
Two-day pit passes are $60 in advance.
Tickets and pit passes for the April 20-21 Circle K Colossal 100 can
be purchased online at www.lowesmotorspeedway.com or by calling
1-800-455-FANS.
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