News from the Short Track Supernationals "The Working Man's Race"

Gold Rush Custom Trailers Inc. Latest To Sign On As Short Track SuperNationals; "Working Man's Race" Set For Saturday (Oct. 9)



KIRKWOOD, NY - Gold Rush Custom Trailers Inc. of Denver, Pa., is the latest well-respected company to join the Short Track SuperNationals presented by Dart Machinery as a marketing partner. Headed by president Glenn Hyneman, Gold Rush signed on as a contributing sponsor of Saturday's (Oct. 9) third edition of the SuperNationals event at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, N.Y.



There will be plenty of cash handed out at the SuperNationals, including a total of more than $8,000 in bonus money, contingency awards and prizes on top of the posted purse. A cool $5,000 goes to the winner of the Modified 50-lap main event, if the $20 "Gambler's Fee" for the Alpine Building & Post Supply 'Roll The Dice Challenge' is posted, with $1,000 reserved for the fifth-place driver and $550 for 10th at the checkered flag.



Hyneman's involvement is only appropriate in the "Working Man's Race" of 2010. As a car owner of the Keystone Racing No. 126 (Sprint Cars and Modifieds) team for three decades, Hyneman didn't sit at a distance, soaking up praise for victories achieved by his drivers and crew chiefs. Instead, he worked hand-in-hand with his team at the track and in the shop while managing his business ventures away from the sport.



"Having Gold Rush Custom trailers and someone with Glenn's reputation on board only adds prestige to a growing event," event promoter Brett Deyo said. "Glenn is the type of individual I am proud to be associated with. His work ethic fits well with this event."



Gold Rush Custom Trailers occupies 69,000 square feet of design and manufacturing space. The company has a market span of 48 states, 12 countries and three continents. Gold Rush trailers are known worldwide as the leaders aluminum trailers. This fact is supported by a resale value that is unmatched by any other trailer in production. Gold Rush is also a full-service facility servicing and customizing all makes and models of trailers, in addition to a dealer for Show Hauler Motor and Toterhomes, Vintage steel-frame trailers and new GRTXPress open and enclosed aluminum trailers.



For further information on Gold Rush Custom Trailers, visit www.goldrushinc.com.



Every lap of the Modified feature has been sold for a minimum of $20, including $700 to the halfway leader from Dale Smith Photography. Lap money alone for the SuperNationals is approaching $2,000.



A number of special awards have been sponsored along with unique events such as the Trackside Products of Endicott, N.Y., American Racer East Coast Modified Cup Champion's Challenge (open to all American Racer Cup champs), EZ Release Pro Shop Cash Dash (for heat winners) and Vogel Race Designs Ed Tauschman Memorial Money Run (last chance to make the feature). A complete, up-to-date list of special awards is on the event website at: www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com.



The headline big-block/small-block Modifieds headline the program with virtually open rules. Big-block and small-block engine combinations are permitted. Small-blocks, under 361 cubic inches, may run on methanol or gasoline (a fuel stop will be incorporated if needed). Big-blocks may run on gasoline only.



Sail panels, maximum 68 inches tall, are permitted but they must be even. Any 13- by 92-inch tire, American Racer or Hoosier, can be used as long as it is run weekly at a Modified track in the Northeast.



Interest has been high from across the dirt Modified landscape, with drivers from four states and one Canadian province on the early entry list that includes Billy Pauch Sr. and Jr., Ryan Godown and Wade Hendrickson from the Garden State, Pennsy racers Jeff Strunk, Meme DeSantis, Mike Gular, Doug Manmiller, John Willman, Kevin Albert Jr. and Kyle Follweiler, New Yorkers Bobby Varin, Gary Tomkins, Jerry Higbie Jr. and Jeff Heotzler, red-hot Canadian Stewart Friesen, short-track specialists Billy Van Pelt, Mike Ricci and Rich Ricci Jr., Southern Tier stars Brian Weaver, Kevin Bates and Mike Colsten, Delaware regular Scott Van Gorder and many more.



The previous two Short Track SuperNationals Modified winners - Kevin Hirthler (2009) and Mike Ricci (2006) - will be in competition. Hirthler, a Grandview (Pa.) Speedway regular, will drive his family-owned No. 117 while Ricci will be in the seat of the Jeff Mastrocola-owned No. 76R, which he drives weekly at Accord (N.Y.) Speedway.



Modifieds will draw for heat races with a redraw of top finishers for the feature. Consolations and the Ed Tauschman Memorial last chance race will set the field of qualified cars. Guaranteed starters from SuperNationals qualifiers run during the season will only be added after the field is established through qualifying.



The Trackside Products RoC Street Stocks (25 laps), Four Cylinders (18 laps) and Vintage Modified (15 laps) complete the program. The RoC Street Stocks compete for a $400 winner's share, with the Four Cylinder winner earning $150. The Vintage Modified race is open to ALL groups or clubs and each car will receive two complimentary passes.



For the enjoyment of fans, a "split program" will be run on Saturday.



On Saturday afternoon, 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 is set for Friday, Oct. 8 with gates opening at 5 p.m. and practice 6-9 p.m. A post-practice bonfire is set once the track time is complete.



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.



Camping is permitted, free of charge, off the backstretch and all parking is free.



Long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirts produced by Bob Hilbert Sportswear will on sale in the pit and spectator areas during the weekend. Steve Barrick of Program Dynamics has put together a souvenir SuperNationals program that will be available, as well.



For further information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions link on the event website www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com, contact Brett Deyo by phone at 845.728.2781 or e-mail Deyo99H@aol.com.



The Short Track SuperNationals is presented by Dart Machinery, Alpine Building & Post Supply, EZ Release Pro Shop, Trackside Products, Dale Smith Photography, Vogel Race Designs, Gold Rush Custom Trailers, PLC Plus, Selinsgrove Speedway/JGK Motorsports, Plant Food Company Inc., Reading Plastic Fabricators, S&W Awards & Photos, Subway of Castle Creek, N.Y., Jim Young Race Photos and BD Motorsports Media.