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DIRTcar NorthEast Modified Hoosier D200 Tire Option Debut Pushed Back
To June 13
by Tom Skibinski, DIRTcar Racing NorthEast PR Director
May 28, 2008
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. ... The anticipated debut of the new Hoosier D200
has been pushed back to Friday, June 13. The new tire was originally
scheduled to be legal for use beginning May 30, however, the date has been
pushed back two weeks by DIRTcar management to ensure the distribution
pipeline is completely full before the tire is made legal.
"We want to be certain that everyone that wants to get the new D200
can get an ample supply," said Cory Reed, DIRTcar NorthEast Director of
Series & Track Sanctioning. "Our goal has always been to maintain a
fair playing field for all competitors while putting on the best possible
show for the fans. We're excited about the new tire as it should
perform well and teams will hopefully have less tire prep work to do."
A new numbering system will also be in effect as 2008 tires roll off
the production line and these numbers may be used interchangeably
throughout the remainder of the 2008 season. Along with the new Hoosier
D200, the existing DIRT soft compound will be labeled D300, the existing
DIRT hard compound will be labeled D400 and the DIRT Extra Hard compound
will become D500.
2008 marks the 13th straight season that Hoosier has been the tire
of choice for DIRTcar NE Racing. For further questions regarding the
Hoosier Tire compounds available for use in 2008, please contact Cory Reed
in the DIRTcar NorthEast Office (315/834-6606) or log into the DIRTcar
homepage at www.dirtcar.com to find out more about the entire circuit.
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automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and
maintenance items in the United States, serves both the do-it-yourself and
professional installer markets As of April 19, 2008, the Company operated
3,291 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Additional
information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer
services, and on-line shopping for parts and accessories can be found on
the Company's web site at www.advanceautoparts.com
The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds is
brought to fans across the Northeast by several sponsors and partners,
including series sponsors Advance Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire and
Sunoco Race Fuels. Promotional partners include AMB i.t., Rite Aid
Corporation and the University of Northwestern Ohio and the contingency
sponsors are Bert Transmission, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks,
Brodix Cylinder Heads, Crane Cams, Integra Shocks, MSD Ignitions,
Motorsports Safety Systems, Penske Shocks and Wrisco Industries.
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