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Canandaigua, NY – July 2, 2007 – Tom Skibinski, Canandaigua Speedway PR Director
The month of July opens with a bang at Canandaigua Speedway when Ferris Mowers presents America Night on July 7 featuring a full program of the mighty DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, Street Stocks and PureStox. A FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR tops the Saturday show in celebration of the Independence Day holiday.
Race action begins at 7 p.m. with pit gates unlocked at 4 p.m. and grandstand gates swinging open at 5 p.m.
The success of seven-time Big-Block track champion Steve Paine with his new Troyer machine has been evident with four feature wins at the ‘Land of Legends’ to date. Modified mainstays Chuck Bower (1 win) and Charlie Donk (2) are within striking range yet it’s the rise of Modified stars Derrick Podsiadlo, two-time Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman champion Russ Hefti and Pro Stock graduate Chad Homan that have put the lead trio on notice with half the season still to go.
DIRTcar Sportsman Modified action stands as some of the most competitive at the Ontario County Fairgrounds oval with eight winners surfacing in 11 main events. Two of the winners rank highest in the current standings with Paul Guererri clinging to a narrow four-point advantage over Loren Lincoln. A consistent Eric Giguere is focused on collecting his first checkered flag and sits third sandwiched behind by three-time winner Dan Wiesner and Tim Currier (1 win).
Experience counts in the UMP/DIRTcar Street Stock ranks as three-time Canandaigua division champion Mike Welch (2003-05) and reigning points king Blane Smith top the chart after two straight months of head-to-head full-fender competition. Rookie Marc Minutolo has cracked the winner’s circle on two occasions and leads the PureStox points chase opening up a comfortable margin over Corey Hunt and George LaVare Jr.
5-PAK ticket packages continue to be available for all regular events at Canandaigua and sister track Cayuga County Fair Speedway in Weedsport, N.Y. Providing a great deal for fans, each 5-PAK of tickets can be purchased for $48.00 which results in the receipt of (1) free ticket. The regular show admission is just $12 for adults (15-64 yrs.), $10 for Seniors (65 yrs. & older) and $5 for youths (10-14 yrs.) while children 9 yrs. & under are free.
Canandaigua Speedway on the Ontario County Fairgrounds is located just east of the city, with the track being easily accessible by using either Exit 44 (traveling east) or Exit 43 (traveling west) of the New York State Thruway. Additional information can be obtained by calling 585/394-0691 on raceday, during the week by dialing the DIRTcar Racing NorthEast office at 315/834-6606 and logging in anytime to www.canandaiguaspeedway.com.
The DIRTcar Advance Auto Parts Modified Series is brought to fans across the Northeast by several sponsors and partners, including series sponsors Advance Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire and Sunoco Race Fuels. Promotional partners include AMB i.t., F.X. Caprara Car Companies and the University of Northwestern Ohio and the contingency sponsors are Bert Transmission, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Integra Shocks, MSD Ignitions, Miller Electric Manufacturing Company and Wrisco Industries.
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