"THE RUSH"

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CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
"THE RUSH" 410 Sprints & Modifieds at New Egypt Speedway

"THE RUSH" IS COMING TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

One of the most anticipated events of the 2011 Northeast dirt track racing season is. . ."THE RUSH" coming to the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ on Tuesday night, August 30. "THE RUSH" will showcase the powerful 410 sprints cars joined in a doubleheader program to include the modifieds. It's "double trouble" as these two premier divisions will complete in a series of qualifying leading up to a pair of 30 lap feature events. In the event of rain, Wednesday night, August 31 will be the rain date. The 410 sprints seldom visit the state of New Jersey and were last at New Egypt on May 20, 2007 when Steve Kinser was the winner.

New Egypt Speedway has presented 410 sprint cars on six occasions with Kinser winning in 2007, Donny Schatz was the winner in 2003 and again in 2001. PJ Chesson won a 410 sprint event in 2002, Tyler Walker was the winner in 2000 and Billy Pauch won the initial first ever 410 sprint show at the New Egypt Speedway in 1999.

Interest is high and the word in buzzing about "THE RUSH" coming to New Egypt on Tuesday night, August 30. The 30 lap feature will pay $4,000 to the winner and a $1,000 bonus is offered if the driver is pre-entered. So a $5,000 payday could go to the winner. Tyler Walker, a previous winner at New Egypt and recent winner of the Kings Royal was the first pre-entered driver. Other pre-entries include Greg Hodnett, Lance Dewease, Justin Henderson, Rick Lafferty, Frank Cozze, Ryan Taylor, Davey Sammons, Robbie Stillwaggon, Mark Bitner with plenty more entries still to come.



There is no entry fee but for drivers to be eligible for the $1,000 bonus, they must pre-enter by calling 443 513 4456. Also, if a driver should not qualify for the sprint feature and they are pre-entered, they will receive $100 tow money, but again, the driver must be pre-entered. Drivers are asked to leave their name, car number, hometown and a return phone number.



A special "Meet & Greet is being organized for spectators to get an up close look at the drivers and cars and this will take place before the race. From 5 to 6 PM, the gate from victory lane to the pit area will be open allowing spectators to meet and greet the popular and nationally known 410 sprint car drivers pit side, by their rigs as they prepare for the green flag in "THE RUSH".



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). The sprint entries are open to any 410, 360 or 358 however, 305 sprints are not permitted to compete.



The modifieds will be the second half the this popular "double trouble" event competing in qualifying heat races all leading up to the $3,000 to win 30 lap modified feature.


General admission for "THE RUSH" is $30 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and kids under the age of six will be admitted for Free. The pit fee is $35 and a license is not required.



"THE RUSH" is a co-promotion between Lenny Sammons, his sons and special events organizer Bob Miller.



All the details are being worked out for his huge return of the 410 sprints to New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday night, August 30.



New Egypt Speedway Track Facts

Location: New Egypt Speedway 720 Pinehurst Road New Egypt, NJ 08533 (On Route 539)

Track Phone: 609-758-1900

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*Amenities: The entire facility features a daylight-quality lighting system and excellent sightlines from any seat in the house. The track is fully wheelchair-accessible with wide, clear, and well-groomed walkways. There are clean, heated restrooms, and a monitored playground area for the littlest fans. Whistle-clean concession facilities serve up everything from sausage sandwiches to ice cream treats at family-style prices. Our dynamic-duo of track announcers keep fans informed and involved with a state-of-the-art sound system.

*The Track: The racy, 7/16-mile D-shaped clay oval, plays host to some of the tightest, all-out wheel-to-wheel competition you'll ever witness.



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