RUB RAILS & ROOSTER TAILS: CHAMPIONS CONVERGE AT FIVE MILE POINT SHORT TRACK SUPERNATIONALS OCT. 11-12 (10-2-13)

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/Oct. 2, 2013

Champions Congregate At Five Mile Point Oct. 11-12 For Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc.-VP Racing Fuels Short Track SuperNationals; Colsten, Brown, Lawson, Pauch, Howard, Creeden, Watt, Hartnett, Varin & Mahaney Among Title Winners Taking Aim At ‘Working Man’s Race’ 2013 Cash; Lap Money Now $1,830; Bonus Awards Top $10,000

KIRKWOOD, NY – Champions from across the Northeast are set to congregate at Five Mile Point Speedway on Columbus Day weekend.

When the sixth edition of the Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc.-VP Racing Fuels Short Track SuperNationals gets underway at Five Mile Point Friday-Saturday Oct. 11-12, a diverse cross-section of talent will be present for the ‘Working Man’s Race’ of 2013. The event is headlined on Saturday (Oct. 12) by a 50-lap big-block/small-block Modified main paying $5,000-plus to the winner, including the Alpine Building Supply ‘Roll the Dice Challenge’ cash and offers $455 just to take the green flag.

Bonus money continues to stream in for the event, promoted by Brett Deyo of BD Motorsports Media. More than $10,000 in bonus cash, contingency awards and product certificates will be distributed. Lap money for the 50-lap feature has climbed to $1,830, including a hefty $500 Halfway Leader Bonus presented by Dale and Sue Smith of Afton, N.Y. The Smiths will have sponsored an award for the driver leading halfway in each of the six Short Track SuperNationals events.

A complete list of the perks and special awards can be found on the official Short Track SuperNationals website: www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com under the SuperNationals tab.

A number of Northeast champions have set their sights on the SuperNationals, led by 64-year-old Mike Colsten of Binghamton, N.Y., who not only fought off serious health issues, but earned his fourth career Five Mile Point championship and first since 1991. Colsten was diagnosed with mesothelioma during the off-season with a grim prognosis. Colsten miraculously not only returned to driving, but never finished outside the top 10 in 20 events contested at Five Mile Point during the season. ‘The Recycler’ looks to defend his home turf at the SuperNationals.

Jackie Brown Jr., a first-time Modified champion at N.Y.’s Accord Speedway, will make his SuperNational s debut with his family fielded Hig Fab Chassis No. 6X. Brown earned the most lucrative victory of his career at Accord on Sept. 20 when he topped the Race of Champions Dirt Modified Tour ‘King of the Catskills’ event, worth $5,000, by defeating superstar Danny Johnson.

From the high-banked Woodhull (N.Y.) Raceway, Donnie Lawson brings short-track experience to the SuperNationals. Lawson, who resides in Woodhull, N.Y., won the track’s Modified title for the first time in his career. He was also the Friday night Sportsman champion at Black Rock (N.Y.) Speedway. Lawson will drive his No. 11 at the SuperNationals.

Adding another chapter to his Hall of Fame career, Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, N.J., topped the New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway point standings after a year-long battle with Ryan Godown. Pauch won six New Egypt Speedway features – including the 700^th main event of his career Sept. 28 – to clinch the title. ‘The Kid’ has earned two top-five SuperNationals finishes in the last four years: third in 2011 and fourth last October after leading through the final four circuits. He will bring his Speed Raceway No. 1 to Five Mile Point for the SuperNationals.

For the third time in four years, Duane Howard utilized his 358-Modified prowess at Grandview (Pa.) Speedway to earn the $10,000-plus American Racer East Coast Modified Cup overall title in ‘13. Oley, Pa.’s Howard, the 2011 Short Track SuperNationals winner, aims to be the event’s first repeat victor driving the Glenn Hyneman-owned Keystone Racing No. 126 Teo-Pro car.

A former winner at Five Mile Point – including the prestigious Southern Tier Open in 2011 – Danny Creeden of Middletown, N.Y., added a 358-Modified title to his resume this season at his hometown track, Orange County (N.Y.) Fair Speedway. Creeden was a top-10 finisher in the SuperNationals last year following an early tangle. Creeden put his name in the headlines over the summer when he won the New York Truck Parts ‘Battle of the Bullring’ taking home $5,925 in August at Accord Speedway.

Representing the wide and fast Bridgeport Speedway in South Jersey, Ryan Watt of Boyertown, Pa., plans to make his first SuperNationals attempt. Watt enjoyed a breakout season, taking the big-block Modified crown at Bridgeport for the first time. He also won the ‘Clash at the Can’ over a 67-car field at Pa.’s Penn Can Speedway in June, a career highlight race.

Kevin Hartnett of Barto, Pa., earned the Penn Can Speedway championship for the second time in his career. Hartnett, 44 years old, won just a single feature during the year but demonstrated unparalleled consistency, finishing outside the top-eight only once all season. He clinched the title one week prior to Season Championship Night. Hartnett plans to drive his brand-new Hig Fab No. 88 in the SuperNationals.

Bobby Varin of Sharon Springs, N.Y., added Glen Ridge (N.Y.) Motorsports Park to his list of title-winning venues in 2013. Varin dominated the Ridge during the ’13 campaign, winning seven features en route to the championship. Varin will return to the seat of Tom Umbenhauer’s No. 19 for the SuperNationals: the same car he drove to a second-place finish last year. Varin is one of eight drivers to boast perfect attendance in all five SuperNationals events.

Mike Mahaney, a 24-year-old rising star from King Ferry, N.Y., took home his first championship at I-88 Speedway in Afton, N.Y., this season. Mahaney will drive his I-88 championship-winning ride, the Jim Shear No. 77x, in the SuperNationals event. Mahaney was a star of summer when he took home the ‘Crazy 8s Special’ at I-88 Speedway in July. The 48-lap race netted him $8,249.

The aforementioned champions will be part of a talented field for the ’13 SuperNationals, with two full days of racing on tap.

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.

Touch of Green Landscaping in Boyertown, Pa., will refund the admissions of 20 Students via a random draw of ticket stubs during Saturday’s programs. Those selected will have their $15 admission price returned.

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.

Camping is permitted on the speedway grounds free of charge off the backstretch area.

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 remain available. 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, Touch of Green Landscaping, All Fab, Dale Smith, Small Engine Fuel, American Racer/Lias Tire, Manmiller Electric, Alpine Building Supply, Trackside Products, BFP Specialty, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Court Street Subway, Accord Speedway, Jack’s Used Race Car Parts, Troyer Race Cars, Hig Fab, New Egypt Speedway, Keith Sweigart Electric, 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 – PAT WARD