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EASTERN STATES WEEKEND---IT’S MORE THAN RACING!
MIDDLETOWN, NY (October 9)……..Fans, you don’t want to miss this one! Get ready for the 46th Annual Eastern States Weekend, October 19-21, at Orange County Fair Speedway, Middletown , New York . In addition to three action-packed days of high speed racing excitement, this tradition-laden event offers fans unique opportunities to be a part of the celebration.
First, on Friday, October 19, Dr. RV of Bloomingburg, New York is inviting fans to join their favorite drivers, including current and past track champions Jeff Heotzler, Chuck McKee, and Brett Hearn, to “Walk the Track” to benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. The Walk begins at 6:00 PM, and there’s a minimum donation of $10. Following the Walk a silent auction of driver memorabilia will get under way. The auction will continue all weekend, and will also benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Registration forms for the Walk are available from Dr. RV and the Speedway Office. Registrations will also be accepted the day of the Walk.
For all the adult Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans, Dana Distributors (Anheuser-Busch products) has secured “The Dale Jr. Experience” for the entire Eastern States Weekend. The Dale Jr. Experience is an exciting, state of the art mobile exhibit designed specifically for adult consumers to experience an insider’s look at Budweiser’s sponsorship of NASCAR and driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. With Dale Jr. moving to a new team and sponsorship program in 2008, this will be “Junior Nation” fans last chance to celebrate his sponsorship with Budweiser. This special exhibit will be located in the fairgrounds area behind the main grandstand.
Finally, on Sunday morning (9:30-10:30 AM), before the cars take to the track, everyone is invited to the popular Race Against Drugs Pit Party along the historic track’s homestretch. Cars from all Orange County ’s racing divisions will be on display, and drivers will be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs.
As for the racing, it begins Friday afternoon with practice for the Modified and 358 Modified divisions followed by WLR Construction time trials for both classes and finally qualifying heat races for the 358 Modifieds.
Saturday’s card is one of the busiest in all auto racing. After Modified practice and qualifying heat races, the 358 Modifieds take to the track for their last chance consolation races and then the 100-lap Hauser Brothers Mechanical Contractors Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Championship race.
But that’s not all, on Saturday evening a complete program of DIRTcar Sportsman racing, including Dr. RV time trials, qualifying heat and consolation races, and the 50-lap Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series Lee’s Quality Tire Championship. In addition, the annual Pure Stock championship will also be run.
On Sunday, the 46th Annual Eastern States 200 Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Modified Series, the weekend’s headline race, take center stage. Leading up to the main event will be the Pit Party, Modified consolation races, and the Leader Carpet Pro Stock Championship. The Eastern States 200 is the oldest consecutively-run championship race for Modifieds. Orange County ’s all-time race winner Brett Hearn is an eight-time winner and defending champion of the race.
Advance tickets are available at the Speedway Office during regular business hours, or credit card sales (Visa and MasterCard) by calling 845-342-2573. Additional information can be found at the official Orange County Fair Speedway website, www.ocfsmotorsports.com. |
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