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by Brian Spaid
May 22, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKLIN, PA .While racers shoot for top dollars and a feature win,
Jim's Super Market of Cooperstown, Pa., hopes to make that winning
driver and one lucky fan a little richer each night at Tri-City Speedway in
2008.
For the third year in a row, Jim's Super Market will award one lucky
fan and winning racer as much as $500 combined on a single race night.
"The Jim's Super Market Super Fan of the Week Award has grown into a
fun part of our weekly shows," said Tri-City Co-Promoter Roger Crick.
"Jim Dutko and his entire family are great sponsors at our track, and
their Super Fan Giveaway is an added bonus each race night at our
facility."
During each race night, one fan will be selected at random either
via a trivia question or by blind draw from the adult ticket stubs. That
fan will then draw a number of a starting position in a pre-determined
feature event. If that car wins the feature, then the fan will visit
victory lane and split $100 with the winning racer. If no one wins, then
the giveaway will increase by $100 each week up to a maximum of $500
until the giveaway is won. Then, it will start all over again. If no one
claims the $500 giveaway throughout the season, then the money will
revert to the driver's point fund.
"At the 2005 CSOnline Applefest 100, we tried the Jim's Super Market
Super Fan Giveaway for the first time," recalled Jimmy Dutko, son of
the well-known owner of Jim's Super Market. "A fan selected Bobby
Whitling's starting spot, the pole position. Bobby was a three-time winner of
that race, and we thought for sure we'd pay out some money that night.
Bobby lost the race to Jason Reagle by inches. It was a great show for
the fans."
The Dutkos and all track officials have enjoyed the suspense this
award creates over the years. On May 4th, for example, one fan drew a
pill that would have allowed her to split $200 with DIRTcar Big Block
Modified winner Rex King. King finished second to feature winner Kevin
Bolland.
The entire 2007 season passed without a winner, and the Dutkos are
eager to see someone become the Super Fan of the Week in 2008.
"We'd love to have a winner this season," added Dutko. "We're
thrilled with the response we've received with this promotion. We'd like to
thank all of the fans for their support. This award is a lot of fun."
For more information, please contact Tri-City Speedway's main office
at (814) 473-4038.
Tri-City Speedway is owned and operated by Roger and Susie Crick and
Mike and Margaret Graham. They have promoted Sunday night racing at
the popular facility since they reopened it in 1996. The Super Sprints,
DIRT Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks and Thundercars race each week at the
Venango County half-mile dirt oval. Tri-City is located seven miles
north of Franklin, Pa., off State Route 417.
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