IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW

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IRCO DIRT TRACH HEROES CAR SHOW

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CAR SHOW CONTINES THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 16. . . .121 RACE CARS ON DISPLAY

SMALL CAR DIVISION STARS HEADLINE TUESDAY NIGHT PRESENTATION OF THE 6^TH ANNUAL IRCO DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL

After a rousing opening debut on Sunday, the Sixth Annual IRCO sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Show at the Phillipsburg Mall in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, rolled into the second day with a look at some of the small division raceways in the local area. Small car division racing has stepped up in leaps and bounds in recent years and as the costs associated with full size cars continue to spiral upwards, the small car divisions have seen a tremendous growth and seemingly affordable and fun way to enjoy his or hers racing experiences. The week long show is well represented by the small car divisions of racing and the loyal racing fans came out last evening to enjoy listening to the drivers talk about their racing experiences and their goals associated with the new racing season ahead.

IRCO Community Federal Credit Union took center stage at the event with show sponsors Reagle Dodge, Caffe Europa and IRCO Vice President Greg Collins greeted the racing crowd with his opening remarks. The Mall walkways are filled with 121 race cars from all aspects of the motorsports world filled the Mall spaces and the event staff for the show are brimming with confidence as one of the largest opening day crowds ever opened the show Sunday. Another nice crowd was on hand on Monday to once again take in the show and see their favorite drivers.

Supporting the show on Monday evening were speedways and series Borgers Speedway, Action Track USA, Snydersville, X-Cel Modified Series, ATQMRA Series and Oreville all taking part in the interviews. Tuesday night is a special night at the Mall as "The Stars of Tomorrow" the quarter midget contingent will have the opportunity to talk about their racing careers and many will be giving their first ever interview. It is always a fun night so come out and see young stars in action behind the mike.

Steve Pados and Bobby Stull proceeded into the driver interviews sponsored by Reagle Dodge and Caffe Europa and many familiar names took part in the interview sessions. Speedway Entertainment Slingshot guru Richie Tobias was on hand to chat about the concept of the Slingshot and SpeedSTR cars and how the popularity of the cars grow with each passing season and now have surpassed the thousand mark in construction. Tobias also laid out the parameters for his new racing endeavor, the Jeff Hogue Real Estate Action Track USA speedway, that Tobias and partner Doug Rose have taken over the reigns to for the 2013 Racing season.

The speedway, formerly known as the Kutztown Fairgrounds, has undergone a major facelift with Tobias overseeing the rebuliding of the track with higher banking and wider racing avenues to open up the passing lanes for the driving stars who will be competing there. Tobais also thanked all the fans on hand for their support with the growth of Slingshot racing.

Drivers who interviewed during the one and a half hour show included Borger Speedway drivers, Cody Quagliato, Bridget Conti, and the Silfee Brothers Austin and Jared. Borgers Speedway owner Glenn Borger was on hand and was introduced and Assistant Promoter, Photographer, and Media Correspondent Bob Snyder talked about the aggressive season ahead for the now paved 1/7 mile racing facility. Snydersville and Oreville Raceways were represented by Promoter Barry Greenzweig, Announcer and driver Alex Greenzweig, Champion "Crazy" Eddie Geiger and Kartster Mike Bocher. The" Cadillac Man" Kurt Bettler was on hand to talk about his great season behind the wheel and his association with the new MMF Chassis Company. The Xcel Modifieds were represented by "The Abbey-nator" Abbey Price who was the Rookie of the Year last season with the traveling group. "The Communicator" Mathew Gaughan stopped by to chat about his second season behind the wheel of a Legend race car he drives at the Bethel Motor Speedway. Jeff Polenz, the father of NASCAR driving star David Polenz was on hand and gave a quick update on the Polenz Family's racing endeavors for the 2013 racing season and why they could not be present for this year's show.

The longtime broadcasting team of Ed and Steve Pados from Gasoline Alley fame, veteran announcer Bobby Stull, Bridgeport and Thunder announcer Jeff Ahlum and former Lake Mocatek co-announcer Justin Beltrame will head up the announcing team for the week long show. IRCO Vice President Greg Collins, who also serves as the noted historian of the Harmony Speedway, is expected to have much of his memorabilia from the Harmony Speedway for the event and Beltrame will once again spearhead and show the vast collection of Lake Mocatek material he has collected over the years.

The IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show has a must have event T-shirt done exclusively for the show, highlighting many of our racing heroes who have passed away in the past year. The great keepsake event souvenir program book has many great articles regarding our racing heroes. The Phillipsburg Mall is open Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM and from Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM.

2013 Sixth Annual IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Car Show Schedule of Events

Tuesday- March 12 - (6:30 PM)- Persa Auto Repair and Murante Auto Repair Saluting the “Stars of Tomorrow” featuring all Quarter Midget Clubs: Oaklane, Blue Mountain, Lehigh Valley, West End Raceway, Keystone, Phoenixville, South Jersey and Garden State Quarter Midget Clubs

Wednesday- March 13 - (6:30 PM) – Hamlin Speedway/S&S Speedways and Vogel Race Design Saluting New Egypt Speedway, Hamlin Speedway Open Wheel Divisions, Wall Stadium and the Legends of the East Windsor Speedway - Invite to the Garden State Vintage Racing Club

Thursday- March 14 - (6:30 PM) – Smith Fabrications/Stage One Modifieds Saluting Hamlin Speedway Slingshot Divisions and Stage One Modifieds, Accord Speedway and Orange County Fair Speedway Night

Friday - March 15 – (Tentative) 1^st Show (4 p.m.) – MMF Chassis presents Special Edition “The Legends of Racing” with Legendary stars Sammy Beavers, Carl Van Horn, Richard Marinelli, Gerald Chamberlain, Red Coffin, Newt Hartman, Gary Gollub and many more.

2^nd Show (6:30 PM) Salute to Thunder on the Hill Series, Grandview Speedway, Bridgeport Speedway, Big Diamond Speedway, ARDC Midgets, URC, TSRS and CRSA Sprint Cars

Saturday - March 16 - (Noon) –Penn Jersey Supermarkets Presenting Flemington Speedway & Flemington Speedway Historical Society. Harmony Speedway

Pavement Afternoon ---Flemington, Mountain, Mahoning, Dorney Park

All drivers invited to return for fan-fest and Autograph Session

Caffe Europa is the official designated restaurant for the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bethlehem-Easton is the Official Lodging for the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes Show.

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Mall Hours: Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. -

*Schedule subject to change