RECORDS WILL FALL AT PENN CAN SPEEDWAY JUNE 7 CLASH AT THE CAN EVENT

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Media Contact: Brett Deyo – 845.728.2781 or Deyo99H@aol.com

For Immediate Release/April 16, 2011

 

Records Will Fall With Historic 'Clash at the Can' Tuesday, June 7 At Penn Can Speedway - ALL Positions Receive Purse Increase

 

SUSQUEHANNA, PA – Existing records will fall at Penn Can Speedway in 2011.

 

"Making history, one dollar at a time" is the theme of the second annual 'Clash at the Can' 60-lap big-block/small-block Modified event to be contested at the Susquehanna, Pa., one-third-mile oval on Tuesday, June 7. The 'Clash at the Can' event - first run in 2010 - is a co-promotion involving Brett Deyo and speedway managers Reed Miller and Al Wilcox.

 

A whopping $8,000 is reserved for the victor of the Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour-sanctioned event: the highest winner's share ever paid in the history of Penn Can Speedway. Additionally, the night's total Modified purse - $21,450 - is an unprecedented number for the facility centrally located on the Keystone State side of the Pennsylvania/New York border.

 

While the winner's share of $8,000 has been widely publicized, race teams will be pleased to know EVERY position will receive additional cash at the payoff window. The pit admission price remains the same as last year.  A total purse increase of 34 percent over the '10 edition of the 'Clash at the Can' has been put into place.

 

"We're proud of what we have been able to accomplish with this event in just its second running," co-promoter Deyo said. "During a period of time in our country that will be remembered for an dramatic economic downturn, we've been able to put together a truly historic event not only for Penn Can Speedway, but the Southern Tier racing community.

 

"The 'Clash at the Can' could would not be possible without all the great marketing partners that have come on board and of course Reed and Al from Penn Can."

 

'Clash at the Can' sponsors include VP Racing Fuels, Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc., Plant Food Company and Reading Plastic Fabricators.

 

Manmiller Electric has signed on board to sponsor the 'Clash at the Can' heat races. All heat winners will receive $50 cash. Manmiller Electric is owned by noted dirt Modified racer Doug Manmiller.

 

Last year, the first edition of the 'Clash at the Can' was a study in diversity, with Penn Can regular Brett Tonkin, New York superstar Danny Johnson, Pennsy racer Duane Howard and Canadian Stewart Friesen in the mix. After an extended side-by-side battle with Tonkin, Howard emerged the victor driving the BPG Racing No. 4 Troyer.

 

Penn Can's layout ensures money, fresh rubber and horsepower don't guarantee success, making the 'Clash at the Can' favorable to low-dollar, weekly teams. Tire wear is non-existent. 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.

 

For drivers following the entire 13-race RoC tour, the 'Clash at the Can' holds added significance. The event offers championship points toward the overall crown.

 

There have been 11 RoC events held at Penn Can since the tour's inception in 2005 with a who's-who of past winners including Stewart Friesen, Howard and Pat Ward in addition to active local stars Joey Grammes, Alan Rudalavage and Brian Weaver.

 

The 'Clash at the Can' race winner earns a guaranteed starting position - a $500 value - in the New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway Friends of Mike special July 30.

 

Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 6:45 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. The 'Clash at the Can' has a rain date of Wednesday, June 8.

 

Additionally, the event serves as Round No. 1 of the four-race VP Racing Fuels Short Track Four Crown presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. which also includes the 'Hot Summer Night' at Penn Can (Aug. 9), fourth edition of the Short Track SuperNationals at Five Mile Point (N.Y.) Speedway (Oct. 8) and Penn Can 'King of the Can' (Oct. 16).

 

Drivers attending all four Short Track Four Crown events will be eligible for contingency prizes at year end. Points will be kept during the year with an overall champion announced following the ‘King of the Can’ 50-lapper. The growing list of contingency award sponsors can be found on the BD Motorsports Media website: www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com.

 

Marketing opportunities remain available for the Short Track Four Crown events. For further information, contact Brett Deyo by phone at 845.728.2781 or via e-mail at Deyo99H@aol.com. BD Motorsports Media is on the web at www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com and can also be found on Facebook.

 

Past Penn Can Speedway RoC Dirt Modified Tour Winners

August 10, 2010 - Stewart Friesen
June 8, 2010 - Duane Howard
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

VP Racing Fuels Short Track Four Crown presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. Schedule of Events

 

Tuesday, June 7 at Penn Can Speedway – Clash at the Can: Modified, 60 laps $8,000 to win plus XCel 600 Modifieds & Trackside Products Street Stocks (Rain Date: June 8)

 

Tuesday, August 9 at Penn Can Speedway – Hot Summer Night: Modified, 60 laps, $5,000 to win plus Open Sportsman and Trackside Products Street Stocks (Rain Date: Aug. 10)

 

Saturday, October 8 at Five Mile Point Speedway – Short Track SuperNationals presented by Dart Machinery: Modified, 50 laps, $5,000 to win plus Trackside Products Street Stocks (other events & rain date TBA)

 

Sunday, October 16 at Penn Can Speedway – King of the Can: Modified, 50 laps $5,000 to win plus GM 602 Crate Sportsman and Trackside Products Street Stocks (Rain Date: Nov. 12)

 

The Short Track Four Crown is presented by VP Racing Fuels, Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc., Plant Food Company, Reading Plastic Fabricators, BFP Specialty, Shiley Fabrication, S&D Bodyline, Diversified Machine Inc., S&W Awards, New Egypt Speedway & BD Motorsports Media.