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First Ever American Racer East Coast Modified Cup Champion's Challenge To Be Part of Oct. 8-9 Short Track SuperNationals presented by Dart Machinery At Five Mile Point Speedway |
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| posted by BrettDeyo
on 08/27/10 |
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KIRKWOOD, NY - They've competed against each other all season on paper. This October, they will have the opportunity to battle on the track one-on-one.
Short Track SuperNationals presented by Dart Machinery promoter Brett Deyo has forged an agreement with Trackside Products, the Endicott, N.Y.-based regional distributor of American Racer tires, to organize the first American Racer East Coast Modified Cup Champion's Challenge as part of the Oct. 8-9 third edition of the "Working Man's Race" at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, N.Y.
The Trackside Products-sponsored Champion's Challenge will feature one-on-one match races open to 2010 American Racer East Coast Modified Cup track champions. Champions representing each of the 12 tracks participating in the inaugural season of the East Coast Modified Cup will be invited, in addition to the overall American Racer Cup champion.
Facilities to be included are Accord (N.Y.) Speedway, Big Diamond (Pa.) Raceway, Bridgeport (N.J.) Speedway, Delaware International Speedway, Five Mile Point Speedway, Fonda (N.Y.) Speedway, Grandview (Pa.) Speedway, New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway, Orange County (N.Y.) Fair Speedway, Penn Can (Pa.) Speedway, Utica-Rome (N.Y.) Speedway and Woodhull (N.Y.) Raceway.
One of the champions on hand will be selected via a random draw to start the one-on-one match races. The winner of the first round will choose the driver they will challenge and that process continues until an overall winner is decided. The match races will be approximately a lap-and-a-half each with starts taking place at the mid-point of the backstretch. Round winners will be paid individually with the overall winner collecting the most lucrative share of the $1,500 posted purse.
Businesses or individuals looking to increase the per-round take of the Champion's Challenge may participate as a round sponsor with extra cash or product. Contact Brett Deyo for further information.
The American Racer East Coast Modified Cup overall champion will be decided on Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 5). To follow the Cup online or for further details, visit the official website: www.dirtmodcup.com.
"We feel this is a perfect avenue to showcase what has been a successful first-year program for American Racer and the East Coast Modified Cup," said Al Wilcox of Trackside Products. "Fans and drivers have followed the performances of drivers across these 12 tracks all summer through our points ranking system.
"It will be a unique opportunity for fans to see many of the top drivers facing off in one-on-one match races."
Deyo said the partnership with the American Racer Cup was an ideal fit.
"We had drivers representing all 12 American Racer Cup tracks in the 70-car field at the SuperNationals last year," he said. "Many of the drivers in position to challenge for the track titles and overall championship are expected to race in this year's event, so it should be a fan-favorite."
Invited participants will be announced once the final American Racer Cup track points are tallied.
Momentum continues to build for the 2010 running of the Short Track SuperNationals presented by Dart Machinery.
A 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified feature will headline the program, with a possible $5,000-plus up for the winner. The Trackside Products Race of Champions Dart Street Stocks, Four Cylinders and Vintage Modifieds (open to all groups and clubs) will fill out the SuperNationals card.
Schedule
All racing activity will be held on the Saturday portion (Oct. 9) of the program, eliminating hotel costs for budget-minded race teams. Friday night (Oct. 8) will be reserved for an open practice session.
On Saturday afternoon (Oct. 9), pit gates will open at 2 p.m., with grandstand gates opening at 3 p.m.
At 4 p.m., hot laps for the Trackside Products RoC Dart Street Stocks, Vintage Modifieds and Four Cylinders will hit the track. Their qualifying events will begin at 4:45 p.m.
Modified hot laps have been set for 5:45 p.m. with the division's first heat expected to hit the quarter-mile oval at 6:30 p.m.
Race fans wishing to see only a full Modified program with main events for the support divisions should plan to arrive for the 6:30 p.m. start time.
An open practice session is scheduled for Friday night (Oct. 8) to provide invading teams with additional track time. Gates will open at 5 p.m. with practice beginning at 6 p.m. The three-hour session will run through 9 p.m. A post-practice bonfire and party is planned for the speedway grounds, commencing shortly after 9 p.m.
Admission Prices
Grandstand admission for adults is set at $18; Senior (62 & over) & Youth (13-17) tickets are $14; Kids 12 and under are FREE.
To combat the tough economy, a 'Family Five Pack' has been established. For $40, a family will receive two Adult tickets, three Youth or Senior tickets, five hot dogs and five sodas.
Pit admission for Saturday is $30. Friday's pit admission is $20. No license is required for either day.
Hotels & Camping
The Comfort Inn, located just miles from Five Mile Point Speedway at 1000 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, N.Y., has signed on to be the host hotel for the 2010 Short Track SuperNationals. A group rate of $99/night has been established for Friday night, Oct. 8 and Saturday night, Oct. 9.
Contact the Comfort Inn by phone at 607.724.3297 and mention "SuperNationals" to receive the discount (effective through Sept. 21).
Camping is permitted on the speedway grounds Friday (Oct. 8) and Saturday (Oct. 9) nights. Camping is free of charge. There are no hookups. All individuals planning to camp must use the grassy area off the backstretch. No one may stay overnight in the pit area or spectator parking lot with respect to the neighboring community.
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