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GIGANTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY SET FOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT THIS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1 AT FULTON SPEEDWAY
FULTON, NY – Fireworks will be flying through the air as the 2007 race season Track Champions are crowned this Saturday September 1 at Fulton Speedway. In race action on the final point night of the year are the headline DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman, UMP Pro Stocks, UMP Street Stocks, and 4-Cylinder Enduros. A gigantic fireworks display will be set off after dark in the dragstrip area to celebrate the Labor Day Weekend holiday. Racing at the historic Oswego County track will begin promptly at 7pm, with the fireworks display to conclude the evening after racing is over.
With last Saturday’s DIRTcar Modified feature event, Jimmy Phelps of Baldwinsville earned just enough points to claim the 2007 track title. Alan Johnson, who missed one event due to his daughter’s graduation, is assured second place in the standings. Positions second through eight are comprised of Kevin Bates, Dale Planck, Vinnie Vitale, Brian Weaver, Tom Sears Jr., and Chad Phelps, and those spots are only 57 markers apart. All of those drivers have a shot at a strong top five finish at the tough track. Saturday’s 35-lap main event will be the final tuneup before Victoria 200 Weekend, and several invading teams are a sure expectance. Just last week, Pat Ward and Billy Decker invaded the high banks to prepare for the Victoria 200.
Long-time Fulton Speedway DIRTcar Sportsman competitor Jeremy Pitcher just needs to take the green flag to earn his first ever, hard-earned track championship in the competitive class. Defending track champion Shawn Donath has been on a tear recently with five feature wins, but will be forced to settle for the runner-up spot in the points. John Pietrowicz, Sammy Reakes, IV, and Dave Reilley are the rest of the top five as of this writing. Timmy Sears Jr. is assured the Gypsum Express Crate Sportsman championship on the strength of six wins on the season and consistent finishes. Sean McCarthy, Mike Fowler, Brad Godshalk, and Katelyn Kane are the rest of the top five in the new highly successful class. Billy Clark Jr., the defending UMP Pro Stock champion, and Jason Parkhurst have been locked in a season-long battle for the UMP Pro Stock title. Clark currently holds a 32-point lead in the points over Parkhurst.
Ron Hawker of Jordan just needs to start the feature event on Saturday to claim the UMP Street Stock title, his first ever. Hawker has had a tremendous season with four feature wins as of this writing. Recent new feature winner Jim Wallace and Gary Barton are now tied for second in the standings, with Dan Hofmann Sr. and Steve Woodworth the remainder of the top five. Mark Johnston is headed for his first ever 4-Cylinder Enduro championship, with Jon Shumway, Jerry Herbert, Les Baker, and Marjorie Wallace set to duke it out for positions two through five.
After the races, a gigantic fireworks display will be held over the Fulton Speedway grounds, set off in the dragstrip area. The display will culminate in a tremendous grand finale that will excite both young and old alike to celebrate Labor Day.
Admission prices this Saturday September 1 for the holiday special are $14 for Adults, $7 for Ages 10-14, while children ages 9 and under are free with a paid adult. Fulton Speedway is conveniently located on Route 57, just two miles south of Fulton city limits. For more information, contact the track office at (315) 593-6531, the raceline at (315) 668-RACE, or www.fultonspeedway.com.
CURRENT FULTON SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS
TOP TEN LISTED AS OF 8/25/07
DIRTcar Modifieds – Jimmy Phelps 646, Alan Johnson 578, Kevin Bates 494, Dale Planck 465, Vinnie Vitale 459, Brian Weaver 454, Tom Sears Jr. 441, Chad Phelps 437, Roy Bresnahan 431, Jim Witko Jr. 386.
DIRTcar Sportsman – Jeremy Pitcher 780, Shawn Donath 730, John Pietrowicz 699, Sammy Reakes IV 661, Dave Reilley 604, Anthony Steiner 585, Alan Fink 550, Gregg Carner 543, A.J. Kingsley 529, Matt Hulsizer 477.
DIRTcar Pro Stocks – Billy Clark Jr. 834, Jason Parkhurst 802, Jack Terrell 714, Dale Guernsey 694, Rusty Marsden 656, Jim Evans 650, Adam Hunt 642, Rob Seavy 628, Pat Hobbs 624, Dick Parkhurst 526.
UMP Street Stocks – Ron Hawker 693, Gary Barton / Jim Wallace 641, Dan Hofmann Sr. 629, Steve Woodworth 609, Nick Rizzo 591, Steve Crouse 542, Dan Hofmann Jr. 517, Josh Blackwell 489, Quentin Burton 488.
ESDCA Mod Lites – Dan Williams 336, Tim Devendorf 330, Lowell Zehr 274, Jeff Barker 270, Rocco Leone 268, Ken Gamlen 250, Justin Crisafulli 241, Doug Williams 229, Andrew Schartner 204, Mike Virginia 204.
4-Cylinder Enduro – Mark Johnston 846, Jon Shumway 740, Jerry Herbert 646, Les Baker 582, Marjorie Wallace 486, Kelly Smith 448, Joe Buske Jr. 436, Eric M. Zirbel 380, Charles DeGroff 332, Keith Zirbel 318.
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