NEWS FROM THE SHORT TRACK SUPERNATIONALS

News from the Short Track SuperNationals - 'The Working Man's Race'

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

For Immediate Release/September 6, 2012

Racers Preferred Models Steps Up With Attractive Giveaway Packages Aimed at Fans & Competitors for VP Racing Fuels-Pioneer Pole Buildings 2012 Short Track SuperNationals at Five Mile Point Oct. 6

KIRKWOOD, NY - Racers Preferred Models is stepping up for both racers and fans during the fifth anniversary Short Track SuperNationals presented by VP Racing Fuels and Pioneer Pole Buildings.

At the Oct. 6 'Working Man's Race' event, Racers Preferred Models proprietor Rob Mortier has signed on to provide attractive bonuses to both fans and competitors attending the event at Five Mile Point Speedway in Kirkwood, N.Y. The event is headlined by a 50-lap feature for big-block/small-block Modifieds.

The event winner and another randomly selected driver will receive a 'Starter Package' from Racers Preferred Models to include a complete Racers Preferred Model design of the winning car, three copies of the 1/16th-scale model shipped to the race team's door - a $299 value.

The fans have not been forgotten, either! At the SuperNationals, three model cars ($60 value each) will be given away as prizes through a drawing of general admission tickets.

Racers Preferred Models is on the web at www.racerspreferredmodels.com. The company has produced more than 600 different dirt Modified model cars that have raced the ovals of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Canada.

"Rob at RPM has provided something unique for the SuperNationals that will benefit our fans and racers," said event promoter Brett Deyo. "RPM was part of our recent 'Clash at the Can' held at Penn Can (Pa.) Speedway and their generosity was well received by the lucky fans that left with model cars.

"Mike Payne, car owner for Danny Johnson who won that race in June, was thrilled to have a constant memory of their victory with the 'Starter Package' prize."

The fifth 'Working Man's Race' at Five Mile Point is shaping up to be the most lucrative to date for Modified racers. The green money has been increased to $455 for 50 laps of racing on a quarter-mile oval.

Alpine Building Supply of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., returns as the 'Roll the Dice Challenge' sponsor for the SuperNationals event, boosting the winner's share by $1,500 so long as they have posted the $20 'gambler's fee' prior to the start of qualifying.

A long list of bonus and award sponsors has signed on to support the SuperNationals in 2012. A complete list, updated frequently, can be found online at www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com. A large cross-section of competitors will benefit from this bonus program, including drivers who do not qualify for the main event.

Registration is currently underway for the Short Track SuperNationals. Entry forms have been posted to the BD Motorsports Media website. Brian Malcolm of Lake Ariel, Pa., earned two free pit passes to the SuperNationals via a drawing of the first 10 early entries received. The drawing took place in Victory Lane at Penn Can Speedway Aug. 24.

All remaining pre-entered drivers who file an entry prior to Sept. 30 will be part of a second drawing to be held at the drivers' meeting on race day for a pair of $50 gas cards. Registration in advance is just $15: $20 less than it had been in 2006 when the SuperNationals was first contested!

Modified rules allow for big- or small-block engines, gasoline or methanol, sail panels or windows, an open tire rule (run weekly at a Northeast dirt Modified facility), with a draw for position setting the heat-race starting orders. Complete rules and race procedures have been posted on the BD Motorsports Media website.

ALL racing activity takes place on Saturday (Oct. 6) with an open practice on Friday (Oct. 5) evening.

The Comfort Inn of Binghamton, N.Y., 1000 Front Street just miles from the speedway off Interstate 81 Exit 5, serves as the host hotel with a group rate of $99/night. Contact the Comfort Inn by phone at 607.724.3297 and mention "SuperNationals" to receive the discounted rate.

Joining the Modifieds on the program are Street Stocks (under 2011 Race of Champions rules, 25 laps) and a Four Cylinder Open event (18 laps).

Previous Short Track SuperNationals Modified winners include Duane Howard of Oley, Pa., (2011), Justin Holland of White Lake, N.Y. (2010), Kevin Hirthler of Boyertown, Pa. (2009) and Mike Ricci of Rosendale, N.Y. (2006).

Marketing opportunities, lap sponsorships and contingency award opportunities are available now. To learn more, contact Brett Deyo by e-mail at Deyo99H@aol.com, by phone at 845.728.2781 or log onto the official BD Motorsports Media website at www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com. BD Motorsports Media can also be found on Facebook.

The Short Track SuperNationals is presented by VP Racing Fuels, Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc., Alpine Building Supply, Racers Preferred Models, Dale Smith Photography, Manmiller Electric, Touch of Green Landscaping, Fariello Landscaping, Selinsgrove Speedway/JGK Motorsports, Lias Tire/American Racer, Shiley Fabrication, BFP Specialty, Long Family/MTL Motorsports, Four Star Lettering, S&D Bodyline, S&W Awards, Harford Subway, Penn Can Speedway and BD Motorsports Media.

2012 American Racer/Lias Tire "Road to the SuperNationals"
Friday, March 16 - Selinsgrove Speedway/Selinsgrove, PA - DUANE HOWARD
Sunday, April 8 - Big Diamond Speedway/Minersville, PA - RICK LAUBACH
Monday, July 2 - Five Mile Point Speedway/Kirkwood, NY - KEVIN BATES
Thursday, July 12 - Utica-Rome Speedway/Vernon, NY - STEWART FRIESEN
Saturday, July 14 - New Egypt Speedway/New Egypt, NJ - SAMMY PIAZZA
Saturday, July 21 - Grandview Speedway/Bechtelsville, PA - DON NORRIS JR.
Saturday, August 4 - Bridgeport Speedway/Bridgeport, NJ - RICK LAUBACH
Friday, August 24 - Penn Can Speedway/Susquehanna, PA - KEVIN HARTNETT
Friday August 31 - I-88 Speedway/Afton, NY – J.R. HURLBURT
Friday, September 14 - Accord Speedway/Accord, NY

Past Short Track SuperNationals Modified Top-Five Finishers
Oct. 8, 2011 Five Mile Point: DUANE HOWARD - Danny Tyler - Billy Pauch Sr. - Jeff Strunk - Jeff Heotzler
Oct. 9, 2010 Five Mile Point: JUSTIN HOLLAND - Billy Pauch Jr. - Kevin Bates - Brian Weaver - Danny Tyler
Oct. 10, 2009 Five Mile Point: KEVIN HIRTHLER - Mike Ricci - Mike Gular - Sean Merkel - Joey Grammes
Oct. 7, 2006 Afton: MIKE RICCI - J.R. Hurlburt - Brian Weaver - Joey Grammes - Davie Franek