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By Mike Leone
March 5, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pulaski, PA
The FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series is set to
embark on its second season of action and co-directors Vicki Emig and
Mike Leone have announced the tentative 2008 schedule of events.
Thus far 12 events plus Night 1 of the Grand Nationals make up the
slate consisting of seven speedways throughout western Pennsylvania
and eastern Ohio. All of the events will pay a minimum of $1,200 to-
win, $150 to-start and the 2008 champion will again receive $5,000
with positions two through nine also receiving point fund monies.
"We're pretty excited about the second season of FASTRAK here in the
Northeast," acknowledged Emig. "Last year, over 60 drivers competed
in the first year, which was tremendous. With myself at Mercer
Raceway Park and Tri-City Speedway running the class weekly it has
really accelerated the growth of the division as drivers now have the
ability to compete three nights plus the Touring Series and the Grand
Nationals. We know right now there are a minimum of 80 cars in the
region and with all of the money up for grabs we're looking forward
to a great season. These increased car counts will be a great
benefit to the Touring Series events for everyone involved."
Currently the 2008 Touring Series is expected to kick off at Ron
Nielson's Raceway 7 on May 2 at the Conneaut, Ohio oval. Those
holding rain checks from last year's season ender at Raceway 7 can
use them for admission. Raceway 7 will play host to the Series for
their second stop on July 25.
McKean County Raceway will host three Touring events in 2008 with the
first visit kicking off Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 24.
Their second date will fall on the Fourth of July Weekend on Saturday
the 5th. The East Smethport, Pa. track will once again host the
Northeast Touring finale on Friday, September 26 with a large payoff
again expected.
Mercer Raceway Park will end Memorial Day Weekend on Monday, May 26
with the first of two visits by the Touring Series in the "Steel
Valley Classic". The competitive Series makes a return stop at the
3/8-mile historic oval on Saturday, September 13.
Second year member track Dog Hollow Speedway has agreed to mandate
the Goodyear Tires on a weekly basis and will add a second Touring
Series date at his Strongstown, Pa. facility. The cars and stars of
FASTRAK will visit Jim & Sharon Michny's 4/10-mile speedway on
Friday, June 20 and again on Friday, August 29.
A new stop on the 2008 Touring Series will be a visit to Expo
Speedway. The Thursday, July 10 date will be held in conjunction
with the Trumbull County Fair at the big 5/8-mile speedplant near
Cortland, Ohio.
The second new stop will be at Bradford Speedway on Saturday, July
26. Track owner Dennis Thomas is thrilled to welcome in the FASTRAK
Late Models- a concept he truly believes in at his Ό-mile oval part
of his 50th anniversary season.
Eriez Speedway is a popular stop at Bobby Rohrer's facility just
outside of Erie in Hammett, Pa. on Sunday, August 24. Eriez is a
great location as it's easy and close access for both the northern
and southern FASTRAK Northeast racers.
"We've worked very hard in coordinating these dates and keeping all
of the events within our immediate area," explained Leone. "That's
one reason why it's taken us time to release this schedule. For
example Raceway 7 won't run FASTRAK weekly events when Dog Hollow has
a Touring event. Mercer and McKean have worked together so that none
of the five dates conflict with one another. Bradford has a great
date on July 26 and neither Mercer nor McKean is running that night
and Tri-City Speedway isn't running the next day. Eriez show will
take place on a night when Tri-City isn't running. Hopefully Mother
Nature will treat us better in 2008."
New this year will be a stand-alone date for Night 1 of the Grand
Nationals. Each FASTRAK Region hosts Night 1 in their own region.
This year's Northeast event will take place on Saturday, October 4 at
Mercer Raceway Park. The event will pay $2,000 to-win and will only
be open for those FASTRAK member racers that have competed in 15
events. The rain date is Sunday. Nights 2 and 3 will be held in the
South, mostly likely in the Tennessee region, in mid to late October
to determine the minimum $50,000 National FASTRAK Champion and the
remaining positions.
Membership to join the FASTRAK Northeast Touring Series is $95 for
the season. Each event has a $50-$100 entry fee depending on the
payoff.
Anyone interested in joining the Series, hosting a Northeast Touring
event, or sponsoring the Series either as a tile, associate, or
contingency can contact the FASTRAK Northeast office at 724-964-9300
or e-mail info@fastraknorthea st.com. For more information, check out
the FASTRAK Northeast website at www.fastraknortheas t.com.
2008 FASTRAK Northeast Touring Series (Tentative Schedule)
Friday, May 2 Raceway 7
Saturday, May 24 McKean County Raceway
Monday, May 26 Mercer Raceway Park
Friday, June 20 Dog Hollow Speedway
Saturday, July 5 McKean County Raceway
Thursday, July 10 Expo Speedway
Friday, July 25 Raceway 7
Saturday, July 26 Bradford Speedway
Sunday, August 24 Eriez Speedway
Friday, August 29 Dog Hollow Speedway
Saturday, Sept. 13 Mercer Raceway Park
Friday, Sept. 26 McKean County Raceway
Saturday, October 4 Mercer Raceway Park Night 1 of
Grand Nationals
To join our mailing list, simply send an e-mail to fastrakpr-
subscribe@yahoogrou ps.com. Mike Leone and Vicki Emig can be reached
at 724-964-9300. E-mail to info@fastraknorthea st.com and snail mail
to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. For more information on
FASTRAK, check out the Northeast website at www.fastraknortheas t.com
and the national website at www.fastrakracing. com.
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