DIRTY JERSEY 60 NEWS; STAN FRIESEN LAP 52, BONUSES ADD UP FOR RETURN OF BIG BLOCKS

News from Friesen-Deyo Promotions – Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. ‘Dirty Jersey 60’

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

For Immediate Release/April 17, 2013

Big-Block Modifieds Return To New Egypt Speedway On June 18 With Super DIRTcar Series Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. ‘Dirty Jersey 60’ Event; Stan Friesen Memorial Lap 52 Among Bonuses Adding Up As Inaugural Race Approaches

NEW EGYPT, NJ – They’re back!

On Tuesday night, June 18, the big-block Modifieds return to New Egypt Speedway for the inaugural running of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. ‘Dirty Jersey 60’ Super DIRTcar Series event. The first Super DIRTcar Series stop in New Jersey since 2007 is a Friesen-Deyo Promotions special co-promoted by Stewart Friesen and Brett Deyo.

During the off-season, 358-Modifieds were named the Saturday night headline division at New Egypt, replacing the big-blocks. The ‘Dirty Jersey 60’ marks a return of the 467 cubic inch engines to the first-class 7/16ths-mile D-shaped facility.

The program also ends a long absence for the Northeast’s premier dirt Modified touring series at New Egypt. The most recent Super DIRTcar Series stop at the Garden State facility was Oct. 13, 2007 with Twins 50s won by Keith Hoffman of Whitehall, Pa., and Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, N.Y. A total of 12 Super DIRTcar Series events have been contested at NES: the first June 18, 1998 through the aforementioned ’07 date.

A massive $27,500 purse has been posted for the event with a minimum of $6,000 earmarked for the winner. Joining the big-block Modifieds on the program is the first ‘Turnpike 25’ featuring Open vs. Crate Sportsman vying for a minimum top prize of $750.

Rules and event information have been posted on the ‘Dirty Jersey 60’ website at www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com outlining prices, a complete time schedules, specs for both divisions and more.

A number of special awards are coming together for competitors in the event.

The 52^nd lap of the 60-lap big-block Modified event is dedicated to the memory of the late driver, promoter and friend of the sport Stan Friesen. The patriarch of the Friesen family passed away during the off-season, leaving a large void in the dirt Modified community.

In honor of his grandfather’s memory, $10 will be posted to lap 52 (his former car number) each time Stewart Friesen wins a feature event leading up to June 18. Currently, very early in the season, his total stands at two ($20) following victories at Volusia (Fla.) Speedway Park and Five Mile Point (N.Y.) Speedway. Stewart Friesen has led the Northeast in victories twice during the last three years, meaning the lap-52 bonus could be lucrative for the race leader.

Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, N.Y., will reward the ‘Dirty Jersey 60’ winner with a guaranteed starting spot in their New Yorker 200 special on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2). The fully paid position is worth a minimum of $400. The 100-lap event pays $10,000 to the winner and $400 to take the green flag.

BFP Specialty in Bethel, Pa., owned and operated by Jason Bashore, has signed on to offer a $500 certificate toward the purchase of a new body for a Modified driver finishing 11^th or worse (including non-qualifiers). The recipient will be decided by a random draw.

The ‘Hard Luck Award’ for the program is backed by Shiley Fabrication of Williamstown, Pa., and will reward a Modified driver enduring misfortune with a front bumper, rear bumper and left- and right-side rubrails.

Previously announced, Avis - serving the Jersey Shore with locations in Monmouth, Ocean and Burlington counties – presents the $300 cash “We Try Harder” Award for a Modified driver recovering from early obstacles to salvage a respectable finish.

For Sportsman racers, the event winner or first Crate competitor across the line will receive a spot in the ‘Last Chance Qualifier’ to be held at the Black Rock (N.Y.) Speedway ‘Crate Classic’ on Saturday, Nov. 9. The historic event pays $4,000 to the winner and $400 to start.

Marketing opportunities remain for the ‘Dirty Jersey 60’ inaugural event. Lap sponsorships are on sale for the Modifieds ($25 per lap) and Sportsman ($20 per lap). To inquire about lap or bonus award sponsorships, contact Brett Deyo at Deyo99H@aol.com or by phone: 845.728.2781.

For the ‘Dirty Jersey 60’ pit gates will unlock at 4 p.m. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Hot laps are planned for 6:45 p.m. and Modified qualifying begins at 7:15 p.m. A rain date for Wednesday, June 19 has been established.

To learn more about Friesen-Deyo Promotions or the 'Dirty Jersey 60' log onto www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com, "like" BD Motorsports Media on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bdmotorsportsmedia or follow on Twitter @BrettDeyo.

The ‘Dirty Jersey 60’ is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc., Avis Rental Car, Shiley Fabrication, BFP Specialty, Utica-Rome Speedway, Black Rock Speedway, VP Racing Fuels and many other fine marketing partners

About New Egypt Speedway Located in New Egypt, N.J., New Egypt Speedway features a daylight-quality lighting system and excellent sightlines from any seat in the house. There are clean, heated restrooms, a monitored playground area for young fans and restaurant-quality concession stands serving up a full menu at family style prices. The racy, 7/16ths-mile clay oval hosts tight, wheel-to-wheel, all-out competition. New Egypt Speedway’s GPS address is 720 Route 539 New Egypt, NJ 08533 and the speedway website is www.newegyptspeedway.net.

About Friesen-Deyo Promotions
A collaboration between dirt Modified standout driver Stewart Friesen and special events promoter and motorsports writer Brett Deyo, Friesen-Deyo Promotions anticipates its first event at New Egypt Speedway in June 2013 with a goal of additional events in the future.