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News from the Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc.-VP Racing Fuels Short Track SuperNationals – ‘The Working Man’s Race’

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

For Immediate Release/September 25, 2013

Best Of The Working Men: Short-Track Ace Mike Ricci, Accord Speedway Regular, Enters 2013 Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc.-VP Racing Fuels Short Track SuperNationals With Best Five-Year Record; 187 Drivers Have Attempted “Working Man’s Race” Since 2006; Eight Drivers Boast Perfect Short Track SuperNationals Attendance

KIRKWOOD, NY – On Friday-Saturday, Oct. 11-12, the ‘Working Man’s Race’ celebrates its sixth edition at Five Mile Point Speedway.

Over the first five Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc.-VP Racing Fuels Short Track SuperNationals events, a true “working man” short-track racer has assembled a solid record. Full five-year Short Track SuperNationals point standings were compiled by racing official/statistician Doug Zupan. Mike Ricci, a regular competitor at N.Y.’s Accord Speedway, won the inaugural event and tops a list that includes 187 drivers who have attempted to qualify for the SuperNationals since its inaugural running in 2006.

In Oct. ’06, when the SuperNationals event was first contested at Afton (N.Y.) Speedway, Ricci drove Jimmy Winchell’s No. 17 to victory. The Tillson, N.Y., driver is the only driver to have started all five main events, winning once (’06), finishing second once (’09), eighth once (’08) and 11^th twice, once in ’09 and last year in a stirring drive from 32^nd starting position. Ricci has driven for Winchell, Jeff Mastrocola and Tony Kawalchuk at the SuperNationals to post those numbers.

Ricci, an Accord Speedway Modified feature winner this year, plans to enter the ’13 SuperNationals driving the No. 831 fielded by his nephew Jimmy Wells.

Brian Weaver of Windsor, N.Y., (best finish of third twice – ’06 and ’12 and three top-five finishes in five attempts); Joey Grammes of Lehighton, Pa., (best finish of fourth – ’06 and four top-five finishes in five attempts); defending event winner Danny Tyler of Cottekill, N.Y. (top-five finishes in each of the last three years, with four attempts); and legendary Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, N.J. (fourth and third, respectively, in the last two editions with four attempts) complete the top five in the standings.

Utilizing a point system that awards 60 markers to a winner and five to drivers failing to qualify, the standings are as follows: Ricci (230), Weaver (195), Grammes (191), Tyler (169) and Pauch Sr. (145).

Weaver, Grammes and Pauch Sr. each started four of the five main events. Tyler is the only driver ranked inside the top-five with three feature starts. Tyler missed qualifying for the main event in ’09 and did not attempt the event in ‘06.

All of the drivers ranked in the top five – Ricci, Weaver, Grammes, Tyler and Pauch Sr. – have set plans to participate in the ’13 Short Track SuperNationals, headlined by a 50-lap Modified main event paying $5,000-plus to win and $455 to take the green flag on Saturday (Oct. 12) of the weekend. Bonuses, contingencies and special awards have climbed to $10,000 for the special event.

Eight drivers have participated in all five Short Track SuperNationals events: Ricci, Weaver, Grammes, Shaun Walker of Masonville, N.Y., Bobby Varin of Sharon Springs, N.Y., (second in last year’s event), Five Mile Point 2013 champion Mike Colsten of Binghamton, N.Y., Dan Hineline of Lake Ariel, Pa., and Glenn Knapp of Johnson City, N.Y.

Each of the “perfect attendance” drivers is expected to extend their record at this year’s event.

Twelve drivers have entered four of the five SuperNationals main events. Complete five-year SuperNationals points have been posted on the BD Motorsports Media website at www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com.

Saturday’s (Oct. 12) program includes the Modified 50-lap event plus Race of Champions Street Stocks (25 laps) and Four Cylinders (18 laps). There is a rain date of Sunday (Oct. 13) in place.

On Saturday, pit gates open at 2 p.m., with grandstand gates swinging open at 3 p.m. RoC Street Stock and Four Cylinder hot laps get underway at 4 p.m., with their qualifying set to start at 4:45 p.m. Modifieds hit the track at 5:45 p.m. with hot laps and qualifying at 6:30 p.m.

Fans attending the Saturday portion have the option of purchasing a ‘Family Five Pack’ for just $45 to include two Adult tickets, three Senior or Student tickets, five hot dogs and five sodas.

Purchased individually, Adult tickets sell for $19. Seniors (ages 62 and up) and Students (ages 13-17) pay $15. Kids 12 and under are admitted FREE. Pit admission is $30 with any track or series license and $35 without.

For the first time since the inaugural SuperNationals in 2006, there will be a full Friday night racing program this year. On Friday (Oct. 11), the Sportsman will headline a three-division show with a 30-lap event paying $1,500 to the winner. Open and Crate 602 Sportsman with steel or aluminum wheels are eligible to compete. Sail panels are permitted.

IMCA-style Modifieds, outfitted with optional sail panels, will run a 20-lap main event paying $400 to win and $100 for 10th (no entry fee). XCel 600 Modifieds complete the program with a 20-lap main event. As in previous years, Friday open practice for Modifieds will be available. Practice is set from 5-7 p.m. and between race events for those looking to shake down their equipment in advance of Saturday’s program.

On Friday night, pit gates open at 4 p.m. Grandstand gates open at 5 p.m. Modified open practice runs from 5-7 p.m. Hot laps for Sportsman, IMCA-style Modifieds and XCel 600 Modifieds begins at 7:15 p.m., with qualifying at 7:45 p.m.

Friday pricing is as follows: $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (ages 62 and over) and Students (ages 13-17) and Kids 12 and under are admitted FREE. Pit admission is $30 for the backstretch (Sportsman, IMCA-style Modifieds and XCel 600 Modifieds) and $20 for Modifieds practicing (turn-four pit area).

The Red Roof Inn, located on 590 Fairview Street in Johnson City, N.Y., 13790, is offering a special Short Track SuperNationals rate for Friday and Saturday nights of the event (Oct. 11-12). Standard King Rooms are available for $79.99 plus tax. Deluxe double rooms are $89.99 plus tax. To reserve a room, call the Red Roof Inn directly at 607.729.8940. When prompted, use Option 4 to speak with a Guest Services Representative directly to book the room. Mention “RACE FAN 2012” to receive the discounted rate.

Full race information has been posted on the BD Motorsports Media LLC website at www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com under the SuperNationals tab.

Event promoter Brett Deyo can be reached by e-mail at Deyo99H@aol.com or by phone at 845.728.2781. “Like” BD Motorsports Media on Facebook or follow on Twitter @BrettDeyo. Marketing opportunities and lap sponsorships are available now. Five Mile Point Speedway is on the web at www.fivemilepointspeedway.net.

The Short Track SuperNationals is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc., VP Racing Fuels, All Fab, Dale Smith, Small Engine Fuel, American Racer/Lias Tire, Manmiller Electric, Alpine Building Supply, BFP Specialty, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Accord Speedway, Troyer Race Cars, Hig Fab, New Egypt Speedway, S&D Bodyline, Tonarlo’s Pizza, Shiley Fabrication, Tim Long, Penn Can Speedway ‘King of the Can’ Weekend, Crunchco Snacks, Mirabilis Cattle, S&W Awards, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Elmo’s Auto Body, S&W Awards and more fine marketing partners.

Short Track SuperNationals Five-Year Event History
October 6, 2012 (Five Mile Point): DANNY TYLER – Bobby Varin – Brian Weaver – Billy Pauch Sr. – Mitch Gibbs
October 7, 2011 (Five Mile Point): DUANE HOWARD – Danny Tyler – Billy Pauch Sr. – Jeff Strunk – Jeff Heotzler
October 9, 2010 (Five Mile Point): JUSTIN HOLLAND – Billy Pauch Jr. – Kevin Bates – Brian Weaver – Danny Tyler
October 10, 2009 (Five Mile Point): KEVIN HIRTHLER – Mike Ricci – Mike Gular – Sean Merkel – Joey Grammes
October 7, 2006 (Afton): MIKE RICCI – J.R. Hurlburt – Brian Weaver – Joey Grammes – Davie Franek
Lias Tire-American Racer Road to the SuperNationals

Each event victor earns a guaranteed starting position in the VP Racing Fuels-Pioneer Pole Buildings Short Track SuperNationals at Five Mile Point Speedway Saturday, October 12, 2013, worth $455

Friday, March 15, 2013 – Selinsgrove Speedway/Selinsgrove, PA – DUANE HOWARDSunday, March 24, 2013 – Big Diamond Speedway/Minersville, PA – CRAIG VON DOHRENSaturday, July 6, 2013 – New Egypt Speedway/New Egypt, NJ – DAVID VAN HORN JR.Saturday, July 13, 2013 – Grandview Speedway/Bechtelsville, PA – FRANK COZZE
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 – Five Mile Point Speedway/Kirkwood, NY – BOBBY VARIN
Saturday, August 3, 2013 – Bridgeport Speedway/Bridgeport, NJ – JIMMY HORTON
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 – Utica-Rome Speedway/Vernon, NY – MATT SHEPPARDFriday, August 23, 2013 – Penn Can Speedway/Susquehanna, PA – ADAM MACGEORGEFriday, August 30, 2013 – I-88 Speedway/Afton, NY - DARWIN GREENE
Friday, September 13, 2013 – Accord Speedway/Accord, NY – JEFF HEOTZLER
Friday, September 27, 2013 – Glen Ridge Motorsports Park/Fultonville, NY