FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
RELEASE WRITTEN BY JERRY REIGLE
410 SPRINT CARS RETURNING TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESAY, AUGUST 30
NEW EGYPT, NJ - Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
And 410 Sprint Car racing is returning to New Egypt Speedway.
Steve Kinser is the last 410 Sprint Car race winner at NES. He
captured a World of Outlaws sanctioned race on May 20, 2007.
A total of only six different 410 Sprint Car events have been held at
the track.
Steve Kinser is the last 410 Sprint Car race winner at NES. He
captured a World of Outlaws sanctioned race on May 20, 2007.
A total of only six different 410 Sprint Car events have been held at
the track.
Donny Schatz won in 2001 and 2003, while PJ Chesson won a highly-
celebrated event in 2002. Tyler Walker and Billy Pauch won
unsanctioned shows there in 2000 and 1999, respectively.
There is a strong interest in having the 410 Sprint Cars return to
New Egypt Speedway, said event co-promoter Bob Miller. "We've heard it from the fans, competitors and I know that every time New Egypt Speedway has URC, fans turn out en masse."
celebrated event in 2002. Tyler Walker and Billy Pauch won
unsanctioned shows there in 2000 and 1999, respectively.
There is a strong interest in having the 410 Sprint Cars return to
New Egypt Speedway, said event co-promoter Bob Miller. "We've heard it from the fans, competitors and I know that every time New Egypt Speedway has URC, fans turn out en masse."
The 410 Sprint Car-headlined event, which will have Modifieds as a
support division, is set for Tuesday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. A rain
date of Wednesday, August, 31, will be used, if necessary.
"The winged 410 powered Sprint Cars are the fastest cars ever to tour
the track," said Len Sammons who along with his two sons is assisting
in the race promotion. For pure speed this event will be a thriller
the fans will not forget.
Although there is no pre-entry fee, drivers are asked to file a pre-
entry blank for the event by August 12. Entries can be filed by
calling 443-513-4456.
entry blank for the event by August 12. Entries can be filed by
calling 443-513-4456.
A $1,000 bonus will be paid to the highest-finishing pre-entered
driver. Also, drivers who fail to qualify for the 30-lap main event
will receive $100 in tow money as long as there is a pre-entry filed.
News of the event has spread quickly. Lance Dewease, Tyler Walker,
Rick Lafferty, Ryan Taylor and of course Davey Sammons have already
thrown their support to the race.
driver. Also, drivers who fail to qualify for the 30-lap main event
will receive $100 in tow money as long as there is a pre-entry filed.
News of the event has spread quickly. Lance Dewease, Tyler Walker,
Rick Lafferty, Ryan Taylor and of course Davey Sammons have already
thrown their support to the race.
The standard purse will include $4000 for the winner, with $2000 going
to the runner-up, $1600 to third, $1500 to fourth and $1400 to fifth.
The balance of the purse will pay $1300 (sixth), $1200 (seventh),
$1100 (eighth), $1025 (ninth) and $1000 (10th), $825 (11th), $725
(12th), $600 (13th), $525 (14th), $515 (15th) and $400 (16th-24th).
Time trials, 10-lap heat races and a 12-lap B-Main will precede the 30-
lap feature event. The top six drivers from each heat event qualify
for the A-Main with the top two redrawing for a feature spot along
with the top two from time trials that qualify, but fail to make the
top two.
to the runner-up, $1600 to third, $1500 to fourth and $1400 to fifth.
The balance of the purse will pay $1300 (sixth), $1200 (seventh),
$1100 (eighth), $1025 (ninth) and $1000 (10th), $825 (11th), $725
(12th), $600 (13th), $525 (14th), $515 (15th) and $400 (16th-24th).
Time trials, 10-lap heat races and a 12-lap B-Main will precede the 30-
lap feature event. The top six drivers from each heat event qualify
for the A-Main with the top two redrawing for a feature spot along
with the top two from time trials that qualify, but fail to make the
top two.
Rules applying to weight, tires and wing are the same as used by the
recently completed Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week.
The event is open to any 410 Sprint Car, 360 Sprint Car and 358 Sprint
Car, but 305 Sprint Cars are not permitted to enter the event.
Pit fee is $35, while grandstand admission will carry a $30 fee for
adults. Children 6-11 is $10.
recently completed Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week.
The event is open to any 410 Sprint Car, 360 Sprint Car and 358 Sprint
Car, but 305 Sprint Cars are not permitted to enter the event.
Pit fee is $35, while grandstand admission will carry a $30 fee for
adults. Children 6-11 is $10.
There will be a fan meet-and-greet from 5-6 p.m.. Fans may enter the
Sprint Car pit area from the Victory Lane area.
Modifieds will compete in a $3000 to win race. Driver will draw for
heat event starting spots with the top four qualifiers from each heat
event redrawing for a feature event starting spot.
Sprint Car pit area from the Victory Lane area.
Modifieds will compete in a $3000 to win race. Driver will draw for
heat event starting spots with the top four qualifiers from each heat
event redrawing for a feature event starting spot.
Modifieds must use an American Racer tire with the left rear being a
44 compound and the right rear being a 48 compound.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5. Warm-ups
are set to begin at 6:45 with qualifying and feature events to follow.
44 compound and the right rear being a 48 compound.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. with grandstands opening at 5. Warm-ups
are set to begin at 6:45 with qualifying and feature events to follow.
"Ever since we started talking about this, there's been a buzz about
it," Miller said. "We can't wait for it to happen. It's a positive for
the whole industry to bring 410 sprint cars back to New Jersey."
it," Miller said. "We can't wait for it to happen. It's a positive for
the whole industry to bring 410 sprint cars back to New Jersey."
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