Media Contact: Brett Deyo - Deyo99H@aol.com or 845.728.2781
For Immediate Release/May 3, 2010
Jeff Strunk Marks June 8 On His Calendar For Penn Can 'Clash at the Can' RoC 60-lapper; Pennsy 358-Modified 'X-Factor' Ready For 'No BS. No Politics. Real Racing.' Summer Series
SUSQUEHANNA, PA - Pennsylvania 358-Modified racing's 'X-Factor' has circled June 8 on his calendar for a trip to Penn Can Speedway.
Jeff Strunk, the nine-time and defending Grandview (Pa.) Speedway NASCAR Whelen All-American Series 358-Modified champion, has confirmed he will attend the Tuesday night, June 8 Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Tour 'Clash at the Can' 60-lap event. The winner of the big-block/small-block Modified clash could leave the Susquehanna County oval with $5,000 should that driver roll the dice and pay the $20 "gambler's fee" option.
The 'Clash at the Can' is one half of the 'Super Summer Series' at the Can. The second event will take place on Tuesday night, Aug. 10. The 'Super Summer Series' is a mini-series within the nine-race RoC Dart Dirt Modified Tour paying $1,000 to the champion.
The series is co-promoted by Brett Deyo and Penn Can's management team of Reed Miller and Al Wilcox.
Strunk, 41, who competes regularly at Big Diamond (Pa.) Raceway (where he is a six-time champion) on Friday nights in addition to Grandview, is a past winner at Penn Can. He also earned the RoC South Region championship during the circuit's inaugural season in 2005.
"I will be there," Strunk said. "Penn Can is a racy track and it's a place I always look forward to visiting for special events. With the amount of promotion that's gone into the summer races at Penn Can already and the strength of the RoC Tour this year, I expect the pit area to be full.
"You're going to have to bring your 'A-Game' to run up front there."
Strunk is the latest driver to commit to the 'Clash at the Can' midweek event. Modified superstar Brett Hearn of Sussex, N.J., has posted the event to his racing schedule (available on www.bretthearn.com) and the phone lines have been buzzing with interest racers from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
"The number of calls and questions coming in for the 'Super Summer Series' is encouraging," said event co-promoter Deyo. "Reed (Miller) and Al (Wilcox) have a first-class facility at Penn Can. We're hoping to expose some new faces to their track through both events this summer."
Penn Can's three-eighths-mile layout means money, fresh rubber and horsepower don't guarantee success, making the 'Super Summer Series' events favorable to low-dollar, weekly teams.
No conflicts on the dirt Modified calendar will allow the touring series stars and Pennsylvania/New Jersey teams to invade the facility. The makings of an all-star field are in place.
Running under the RoC banner brings along the touring group's followers, as well. A field of 56 358-Modifieds and 64 big-block Mods took part in the recent RoC opening weekend at Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway.
With a posted $28,000 point fund for the '10 RoC series and Lias Tire of Indiana, Pa., offering incentives for drivers running American Racer facilities via its rich $100,000 American Racer Cup, strong support is expected for the entire RoC circuit this summer.
Rain dates have been put into place for both events. Should the June 8 'Clash at the Can' fall to rain, it will be run on June 9. The Aug. 10 'Hot Summer Night' moves to Aug. 11 in the event of wet weather.
The '10 'Super Summer Series' is presented by Don's Automotive Mall, Gary's U-Pull-It, Reading Plastic Fabricators, G&G Used Auto Parts, Puzo's Collision, Jim Young Race Photos and Trackside Products.
Sponsorship opportunities, including product and contingency awards, remain available for the 'Super Summer Series' at Penn Can.
For further information on the 'Super Summer Series' contact Brett Deyo by phone at 845.728.2781, via e-mail: Deyo99H@aol.com or on the web at http://www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com/.
About the 'Super Summer Series'
Special events promoter Brett Deyo has partnered with Penn Can Speedway co-promoters Reed Miller and Al Wilcox for a pair of 'Super Summer Series' midweek races at the Susquehanna, Pa., clay oval.
The first event, dubbed the 'Clash at the Can' is set for Tuesday night, June 8. The 60-lap big-block/small-block Modified race will offer a $4,000 top prize plus a $1,000 bonus should the winning driver take the $20 "Gambler's Fee" option. Doug Borger's XCel 600 Modifieds and the RoC Street Stocks will serve as the support divisions.
The second race, assuming the 'Hot Summer Night' moniker, is scheduled for Tuesday night, Aug. 10 with a similar format: 60 laps, $4,000 to the winner plus an additional $1,000 should the winner post the "Gambler's Fee." The 'Late Model Challenge' will fill out the program.
Point standings will be tabulated for the 'Super Summer Series' races. The champion of the series will earn $1,000 with contingency awards presented to others. Drivers must attempt to qualify for both events to be eligible for awards.
Both Modified events will be points-paying races on the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Tour, running under RoC rules. The events will include fuel stops (if necessary) for cars running methanol. Sail panels will be permitted for 'Super Summer Series' RoC events.
Rain dates have been put into place for both events. Should the June 8 'Clash at the Can' fall to rain, it will be run on June 9. The Aug. 10 'Hot Summer Night' moves to Aug. 11 in the event of wet weather.
Past Penn Can RoC Dart Dirt Modified Tour Winners
Aug. 11, 2009 - Jeff Rudalavage
Sept. 14, 2008 - Duane Howard
July 29, 2008 - Pat Ward
Sept. 16, 2007 - Jeff Rudalavage
July 31, 2007 - Pat Ward
Sept. 15, 2006 - Joey Grammes
Aug. 1, 2006 - Brian Weaver
Sept. 17, 2005 - Brian Weaver
Aug. 17, 2005 - Alan Rudalavage
2010 RoC Dart Dirt Modified Tour Schedule of Events
March 19 - Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway Icebreaker III 358-Modifieds - PAT WARD
March 20 - Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway Icebreaker III Big-Block Modifieds - MATT SHEPPARD
May 9 - Utica-Rome (N.Y.) Speedway Victoria 200
June 8 - Penn Can (Pa.) Speedway Super Summer Series 'Clash at the Can' (Rain date: June 9)
July 7 - Five Mile Point (N.Y.) Speedway - 60th Anniversary Special
July 14 - Grandview (Pa.) Speedway - RoC on the Hill
Aug. 10 - Penn Can (Pa.) Speedway Super Summer Series 'Hot Summer Night' (Rain date: Aug. 11)
Sept. 24 - Accord (N.Y.) Speedway King of the Catskills
Oct. 30 - Five Mile Point (N.Y.) Speedway Southern Tier 100
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