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June 28, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BULLS GAP, TN
The FASTRAK Late Model Racing Series will compete this
Saturday, June 30 at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee for
the running of the "Third Annual Crate Late Model Blowout at The Gap"
presented by the Rusty Wallace Auto Group. The National event will
pay $5,000-to-win, $250-to-start. Thus far there have been nine
different winners in nine events in FASTRAK Southern Touring Series
competition.
FASTRAK Late Model drivers from all around the South are expected to
invade East Tennessee to take on the always tough home-standing
Volunteer Speedway regulars. With the event at "The Gap" being a
Fastrak national points show, out-of-state invaders possibly expected
include 2006 FASTRAK National Champion Steve "HotRod" LaMance of Six
Mile, S.C., Jack Pennington (member of Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame)
of Winston, Ga., William Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., Kenny Peeples
of Rural Retreat, Va., Lee Cooper of Greer, S.C., David McCoy of
Franklin, N.C., Frankie Beard of Hartwell, Ga., John Pursley of
Clover, S.C., Chase McCormick of Dobson, N.C., Chris Chandler of
Weaverville, N.C., Jordy Nipper of Gray, Ga., Timbo Mangum of
Lancaster, S.C., Travis Pennington of Winston, Ga., Shan Smith of
Dade City, Fla., Vic Chandler of Weaverville, N.C., Anthony Meadows
of Lanett, Ala., J.J. Nye of Ballground, Ga., Jody Knowles of Tyrone,
Ga., Jason Lawrence of Pilot, Va., Ty Lowe of Commerce, Ga., plus
many more.
The Young Gun competitors of the FASTRAK Racing Series include
talented teen drivers Chris Ferguson, Travis Pennington and Austin
Dillon. Dillon, who won the FASTRAK National event at The Dirt Track
of Lowe's Motor Speedway in May, is the grandson of championship
NASCAR team-owner Richard Childress and is headed to Bulls Gap for
this weekend's highly competitive event.
Leading the Volunteer Speedway locals looking to defend their home-
turf is current Late Model points leader Bobby Mays of Jonesborough,
who's already visited victory lane on two occasions this year; Shanon
Buckingham of Morristown, a three-time winner in 2007; along with
2006 track champion Warren McMahan of Dandridge. Others expected to
be in action include Shane Roberts of Bluff City, Jensen Ford of
Johnson City, Jerry Broyles and Kelly Glass, both from Jonesborough;
Allen Champ, Logan Hickey and Tony Trent, all from Morristown; Brad
Kenyon of Chuckey, Greg Burchett of Church Hill, John King Jr. of
Kingsport, Todd Brooks of Greeneville, Josh Henry of Newport, Ricky
Moore of Mosheim, James Cole of Sevierville, John "The Wildcat"
Llewellyn of Knoxville, Van Lester of Dandridge, plus several others.
"Drivers with the Series have been anticipating this National Touring
Event at Volunteer Speedway for some time and have had it marked on
their calendar," stated FASTRAK Racing's Stan Lester. "The guys have
a really good purse to run for this coming weekend. But more
importantly the drivers want to get track time under their belt in
preparation for the series' huge season finale slated later this
fall. The whole season, where racers' from all around the country
have been competing for series points, will culminate at 'The Gap' in
October. What drivers will walk away with the FASTRAK Racing Series
points fund money ($350,000) in their pockets and who will be crowned
National Champion will be determined in East Tennessee."
Also racing will be the "Gateway Ford" Super Late Models, "Rusty
Wallace Toyota" Hobby Stocks and "Century 21 Masengill-McCrary
Realtors" Mini Stocks.
Time trials, heats, and last chance consolations are scheduled for
the FASTRAK Racing Series Late Models, with the night's racing
program highlighted by the $5,000-to-win main event. Prior to the
start of the feature the drivers' in the field will participate in
the cash tennis ball toss into the grandstands.
FASTRAK Racing Series purse for the Third Annual Crate Late Model
Blowout at The Gap presented by the Rusty Wallace Auto Group: 1)
$5,000; 2) $2,500; 3) $1,500; 4) $1,000; 5) $750; 6) $650; 7) $550;
8) $475; 9) $400; 10) $375; 11) $350; 12) $325; 13) $300; 14) $275;
15-24 $250
The pit gate will open on Saturday at 4 p.m. and the grandstand gate
opens at 6 p.m. Hot laps are tentatively slated to begin at 7:30
p.m., to be followed immediately by qualifying and racing action to
follow once time-trials finish. Adult grandstand admission is $15,
children 6-12 $5, with 5-and-under admitted free. Pit passes and
backside tier-parking $30 per person for any age.
***NOTE: There will be an open practice night on Friday, June 29
scheduled from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. for all competitors. The
pit gate will open Friday evening at 5 o'clock. Pit admission will be
$25, and for fans who wish to watch from the grandstands there will
be no charge.
Volunteer Speedway: (423) 235-5020
Track Office (Weekdays Only): (423) 378-5942
Robert Walden-Public Relations Director: (423)
928-9644 robwald@prodigy. net
volunteerspeedway@ yahoo.com
Fastrak Racing Series CEO Stan Lester: (678) 935-7304.
To join our mailing list, simply send an e-mail to fastrakpr-
subscribe@yahoogrou ps.com. For more information check out
www.fastrakracing. com or call Stan Lester at 678-935-7304
Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM
Performance Parts, Maypole Chevrolet, Duralite Wheels, PPM Racing
Products, Heintz Performance, MK-Direct, Braswell Carburetion,
Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing
Chassis, Modern Chevrolet and Schoenfeld Headers.
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