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FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series heads to Eriez Sunday
with $1,200 on the line; Will there be 8 winners in 8 races?
By Mike Leone
August 20, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hammett, PA
The FASTRAK Northeast Late Model Touring Series will
return for the second straight season to Eriez Speedway this Sunday
night, August 24 for event #8 on the 2008 slate. Action will get
underway at 6 p.m. at Bobby Rohrer's speed plant located just outside
of Erie, Pennsylvania.
"We're looking forward to making a return trip to Eriez," stated
Northeast Region Co-Director Vicki Emig. "The Rohrers were gracious
enough to book an event as weekly member Tri-City Speedway is not
running Sunday night and this worked out well for everyone. A lot of
the northern racers were happy we were able to secure a date at
Eriez. The fans should see an even better show than last year as the
quality of the series has really risen this season."
The 25-lap feature will pay $1,200 to-win, $150 to-start. Drivers
will draw pills to determine the heat race lineups and redraw for the
first 12 starting spots of the feature.
Max Blair continues to lead the Northeast Touring Series points
thanks to his opening win at McKean County Raceway on May 24 and a
second when the Series returned on July 5. The 18-year-old
Centerville, Pa. driver also had a third at Mercer Raceway Park on
May 26, a fourth at Expo Speedway show on July 10, and an eighth at
Raceway 7 on July 25. Blair's two worst finishes are a pair of 12ths
at Dog Hollow Speedway and Raceway 7.
In seven Touring events, there has yet to be a repeat winner as a
total of 68 different drivers have competed with an average car count
of 31 per event. Will Sunday night make eight winners in eight
races? Defending race winner Dick Barton is still searching for his
first Touring win of the season. Other winners this season are Frank
Guidace (Mercer), Alan Dellinger (Dog Hollow), John Lacki (Raceway
7), Kyle Drum (McKean), Bobby Powell (Expo), and Mike Pegher, Jr.
(Raceway 7).
"The simple fact the we have not had a repeat winner this year speaks
volumes for the quality and competitiveness of the Series," expressed
Northeast Region Co-Director Mike Leone. "You have drivers like Dick
Barton, Tommy Snyder, Jay Watson, Dennis Lunger, Steve Hollabaugh,
and Rusty Moore that are right there knocking on the door. We expect
a strong field of cars as Eriez is a good location to attract teams
from all directions."
Current Touring Series Points (only Touring Series members are
eligible to receive points): 1. Max Blair 210 2. Bobby Powell 181
3. Dick Barton 177 4. Tom Snyder, Jr. 173 5. John Lacki 170 6.
Rusty Moore 159 7. Jay Watson & Dennis Lunger, Jr. 151 9. Andy
Buckley 141 10. Justin Kann 140 11. Roger French 131 12. Jim Frank
129 13. Steve Hollabaugh 116 14. Jon Law 114 15. Bob Kish 108 16.
Chad Myers 107 17. Bob Diver 106 18. Mike Pegher, Jr. 101 19.
Kevin Meadows 91 20. Bert Cleer 72 21. Kyle Drum 63 22. Bobby
Whitling & Derek Frank 57 24. Brian Booher 52 25. Carl McKinney 33
26. Todd Sweet & Steve D'Apolito 20 28. Tommy Schirnhofer, Jr., Bob
Dorman, & Dave Airgood, Jr. 10 31. Frank Guidace, Dan Karalagas,
Gary Miller, Jr., Tim Schram, Mike Wonderling, Sr., Tommy
Kronenwetter, Mike Lesky, John Eckenrod, Rocky Kugel, Alan Dellinger,
Tyler Dietz, Jeff Enos, Ron Smithley, Dan Angelicchio, Dave Lyon,
Bump Hedman, Greg Oakes, Alex Anderson, Dave Norton, Jr., Butch
Lambert, Ben Black, Bob Vogt, Jr., Chris Haines, Dan Stives, Dave
Osterberg, Gary Stahl, Scott Jones, John Haggerty, Kirby Tucker,
Roger Laughlin, Chris Angelicchio, Wayne Mohawk, Mike Anderson (Jr.),
Garrett Stephen, Bert Blackson, Tom Copeland. 0.
Feature payoffs for Eriez: 1. $1,200 2. $650 3. $450 4. $350 5. $325
6. $300 7. $275 8. $260 9. $255 10. $250 11. $225 12. $210 13. $200
14. $175 15. $165 16. $160 17. $155 18-24. $150.
There is a $50 entry fee. The Goodyear G45 or G50 tires are
mandatory. They will be available at the track for $128 each or by
calling BWR Performance at 330-509-1999.
Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with racing at 6. Eriez Speedway is located
outside of Erie, Pa. in Hammett, Pa. Take Interstate 90 to exit 8
(Route 8). Go south on Rte 8 approximately 2.5 miles towards
Hammett, Pa to Tate Rd. Turn right onto Tate Rd and follow until
the "T" intersection. At the "T" turn left onto Lake Pleasant. Go
approximately .3 miles to Sampson Rd and turn right. Eriez Speedway
is on the left. For more info check out www.eriez-speedway. com or
call 814-796-6747.
The FASTRAK Northeast Touring Series will be back in action next
Saturday and Sunday, August 30-31 at Tri-City Speedway. Heat races
will be contested on Saturday with the last chance B mains and 30-lap
feature paying $2,000 to-win, $200 to-start on Sunday.
2008 FASTRAK Northeast Touring Series associate sponsors thus far are
Race 1, Fame RV Center, Yoder's Performance Specialty & PRC, Bullitt
Chassis, and Fred Beans Parts.
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, check
out www.fastraknortheas t.com.
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