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MARCH 2008
Green Means Go, Season Openers Just Weeks Away!
We are just weeks away from swinging the gates open for another season of racing at DIRTcar Northeast. This month’s edition will preview some local season openers, and get you up to date on the latest pre-season highlights before the green flag falls on 2008!
pauch, planck, hearn, and horton visit victory lane during 37th annual alltel dirtcar nationals!
The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds competed on four consecutive nights at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville , FL as a part of the 37th Annual Alltel DIRTcar Nationals. Billy Pauch, Brett Hearn, Dale Planck, and Jimmy Horton all graced victory lane, to put themselves in the running for a $12,000 sponsorship from Alltel. At the conclusion of the four race stretch, New Jersey pilots Hearn and Pauch tied for the overall series championship. Hearn now leads all drivers with 18 Florida tour victories.
advance auto parts readies for 10th season beginning at hagerstown march 22nd! The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds will kick off March 22nd at the Hagerstown Speedway in Maryland . This will mark the 10th season of Advance Auto Parts title sponsorship of the Super DIRTcar Series. The 7th annual North-South Shootout will once again be a 100-lap affair, and will jump start the 24-week season schedule. In 2007, series runner-up Tim Fuller from Watertown , NY grabbed the checkered flag for his first career win at the Maryland oval. The 2007 series champion, Brett Hearn, has already posted one feature victory at Hagerstown this spring, and will enter the Speedway on March 22nd looking to capture his third overall win of the young 2008 campaign.
parts plus signs on as ‘big six series’ title sponsor! The 2008 season will mark the inaugural running of the UMP Parts Plus Street Stock Big Six Series. The six race series will hold two events each at the Cayuga County Fair Speedway, Canandaigua Speedway, and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park . The series will open Sunday, June 8th at the Cayuga County Fair Speedway, and close Friday, October 10th again at Cayuga County during Super DIRT Week. Canandaigua Speedway will hold events on Saturday, August 16th and Friday, September 19th. Rolling Wheels will see action Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, September 26th. It is important to note that this series is running completely separate from the 2008 Mr. DIRTcar Street Stock Championship Series schedule.
Super dirt week tickets
Renewal forms have been made available for 2008 Super DIRT Week tickets. The deadline for guaranteed early renewal has passed, however the DIRTcar Northeast office will still be taking phone calls and renewal sheets on a first come-first serve basis to reserve tickets for next season. Call 315-834-6606 with questions!
Rite aid continues dirt week support!
Rite Aid Corporation has renewed their support of Super DIRT Week and the prestigious ‘Rite Aid 200’ at the New York State Fairgrounds!
“no foolin’ 188” enduro set for april 5th at cayuga county !
The “No Foolin’ 188” enduro will begin the racing season for the Cayuga County Fair Speedway on Saturday, April 5th. Racing will get underway at 1pm that afternoon, pit gates open at 10am.
The event will be open to any 4 or 6 cylinder hardtop passenger car, mini-van, or station wagon. Awards will be posted for the highest finishing vehicle with an automatic transmission, as well as to the high finishing mini-van or station wagon.
The “No Foolin’ 188” Champion will receive $1,000, with 2nd taking home $300, and $200 to 3rd. A front row start will be guaranteed to the car that is the fan’s pick as best appearing car or theme.
“sweet” suite packages offered to race team sponsors!
DIRTcar Northeast is offering an affordable VIP suite package to race team sponsors at three of its local facilities. Limited nights are available at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, Canandaigua Speedway, and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park . Discounted prices are being offered for a one night stay in the spacious VIP suites at all three facilities, which will provide food and beverage service for 12 people. There is a limited number of suites available for this unique chance to help promote your sponsors and race team. To book a suite at any of the three tracks call the DIRTcar Northeast headquarters at 315-834-6606 and ask for Sale Account Executive Theresa Schirtz.
season openers set for canandaigua, cayuga county , and rolling wheels!
Cayuga County Fair Speedway will be the first of the three Speedways to see their gates open in 2008 for weekly racing competition. On Sunday, April 13th Cayuga County will begin its 54th season of operation with ‘1040 Tax Night’ starting at 5pm. The DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, UMP DIRTcar Street Stocks, and BattleKarz will be making tracks.
The very next weekend on Saturday, April 19th Canandaigua Speedway will open for their 45th Anniversary season! ‘Sponsor Appreciation Night’ will be highlighted by the DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds, UMP DIRTCAR Street Stocks, and the PureStox starting at 5pm.
Rolling Wheels Raceway Park will see its special events schedule kick start on Sunday, May 4th with the 28th Annual DIRT Challenge Cup. The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds will take to the track for Twin 50’s, while the DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds will also be in town. Race time is set for 5pm.
the 2008 goblin 200 enduro moves back one weekend!
The 2008 Goblin 200 Enduro at the Cayuga County Fair Speedway has moved back one weekend for the upcoming season. This year the event will be run on Saturday, October 18th with a rain date of Sunday, October 19th.
paul guererri steps up to big-block for 2008!
After 27 DIRTcar Sportsman Modified feature wins, and two track championships at Canandaigua Speedway, Paul Guererri is ready to make the long awaited move to DIRTcar Big-Block Modified racing.
Guererri will continue as a full-time competitor at Canandaigua Speedway in 2008, but will have to go through quite the learning curve moving from a 350-horse crate engine to the 800+ horsepower big-block.
“In ways it is like I am going to have to re-learn everything all over again,” said Guererri. “But really I’m just going to go out there and drive like I always have. The biggest adjustment is going to be adapting to the throttle response.”
As always when making a jump such as this, Guererri wants to be consistent and stay out of trouble in his rookie Big-Block season.
“When you move up to this division you are running against the best drivers around. If we can stay out of trouble, run smooth, and contend for top5 finishes I will be happy.”
crate motor program is solid for canandaigua, ccfs, and rwr in 2008!
Canandaigua, Cayuga County , and Rolling Wheels Raceways are fully committed to the Crate Engine Program for 2008 and beyond, amidst false rumors that the factory sealed 350-horsepower #8602 engines will be eliminated by GM after this season.
““GM Performance Parts will continue to supply factory-sealed 350 (8602), 355 (8603), and 400 (8604) horsepower circle track engines to the grassroots racing community in 2008 and into the indefinite future,” said Special Programs Manager for General Motors, Bill Martens. “The program has grown every year for the past five years, and with expanded interest in 2008, we fully expect this pattern to continue for many years in the future.”
Canandaigua, Cayuga County , and Rolling Wheels General Manager Jack Deery has had nothing but positive thoughts on the program.
“It has really helped out our Sportsman division as far as car counts and competition. This program offers our current drivers options to stay in the sport for an extended period of time, and offers new racers an affordable means to get started.”
Check back next month when we will have a rundown of the series season opener at Hagerstown , as well as final pre-season thoughts heading into mid-April. |
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