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BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY READY FOR SUPER DIRT SERIES "BIG BLOCK BRAWL 75"
MINERSVILLE, PA - July 13th, 2014
For over 40 years, the small block modifieds have been king at the Schuylkill County oval known as Big Diamond Speedway. Over the years though, big block modifieds have also had their time in the spotlight. Beginning in the early 80's when MODCAR ruled the local big block scene, names like Roger Laureno, Gary Gollub, and the late Bob Torecky graced victory lane. Local hero Dave Schoffstall scored what could be called an upset win over the MODCAR boys in a small block modified, but anyone who saw Schoffstall race weekly at the track knew it really was no upset. After the demise of MODCAR, the Super DIRT Series ruled the roost, and names like Brett Hearn (2004) and Alan Johnson (2003) found their way to victory lane. Throw in the short lived Diamond Nationals, the Anthracite Assault promoted by Brett Deyo, and the current Money in the Mountains event run each spring, and you have 24 big block modified shows that have been contested over the last 30 plus years.
This coming Tuesday, July 15th, the Super DIRT Series makes a return visit to Big Diamond for the first time since 2009 when Duane Howard won that years Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series race.
Matt Sheppard, Brett Hearn, Billy Decker and Billy Dunn are just a few of the DIRT stars expected to invade Big Diamond on Tuesday for the 5th event of the 2014 Super DIRT Series trail. Matt Sheppard (2), Billy Decker (1), and Justin Hauers (1) have won the three events contested so far this season. Stewart Friesen, Jimmy Horton, Jimmy Phelps, and Pete Britten are just a few more of the traveling stars expected to challenge home track favorites, Billy Pauch Jr, Rick Laubach, Kevin Albert Jr., and many more. The 75 "Big Block Brawl pays $6,000 to win, $700 for 10th, and $300 just to take the green flag. Matt Shepherd looks to increase his points lead over Brett in the series standings.
Before the main event starts, local talents Billy Pauch, Rick Laubach, Duane Howard and Frank Cozze will go head to head with Matt Sheppard, Brett Hearn, Billy Decker and Jimmy Phelps in the "Battle before the Brawl" challenge races. This is where the top 4 in track points will go against the top 4 in the Dirt Car Series points to determine who is the "best of the best".
We also have the fan favorite Savage 61 roadrunners on the schedule and a great firework display will take place at intermission! This is one race you will not want to miss. The mountain top will be rumbling as the Big Blocks duke it out on the track. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/bigdiamondspeedway
Pit gates open at 4 PM, grandstands open at 5 PM, with warm ups starting at 7 PM. Adults general admission is $27, Students 13-15 are $12, Seniors and Military with ID are $23, and kids 12 and under are free. RAIN DATE FOR THIS EVENT IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH!
All Time Big Block Modified Feature Winners At Big Diamond Speedway
1) Duane Howard 6
2) Bob Torecky 2
2) Billy Pauch Sr. 2
2) Alan Johnson 2
2) Keith Hoffman 2
2) Jeff Strunk 2
7) Roger Laureno 1
7) Gary Gollub 1
7) Dave Schoffstall 1
7) Frank Cozze 1
7) Brett Hearn 1
7) Stewart Friesen 1
7) Rick Laubach 1
7) Ryan Godown 1
Total Feature Events 24
BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY READY FOR SUPER DIRT SERIES "BIG BLOCK BRAWL 75"
MINERSVILLE, PA - July 13th, 2014
For over 40 years, the small block modifieds have been king at the Schuylkill County oval known as Big Diamond Speedway. Over the years though, big block modifieds have also had their time in the spotlight. Beginning in the early 80's when MODCAR ruled the local big block scene, names like Roger Laureno, Gary Gollub, and the late Bob Torecky graced victory lane. Local hero Dave Schoffstall scored what could be called an upset win over the MODCAR boys in a small block modified, but anyone who saw Schoffstall race weekly at the track knew it really was no upset. After the demise of MODCAR, the Super DIRT Series ruled the roost, and names like Brett Hearn (2004) and Alan Johnson (2003) found their way to victory lane. Throw in the short lived Diamond Nationals, the Anthracite Assault promoted by Brett Deyo, and the current Money in the Mountains event run each spring, and you have 24 big block modified shows that have been contested over the last 30 plus years.
This coming Tuesday, July 15th, the Super DIRT Series makes a return visit to Big Diamond for the first time since 2009 when Duane Howard won that years Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series race.
Matt Sheppard, Brett Hearn, Billy Decker and Billy Dunn are just a few of the DIRT stars expected to invade Big Diamond on Tuesday for the 5th event of the 2014 Super DIRT Series trail. Matt Sheppard (2), Billy Decker (1), and Justin Hauers (1) have won the three events contested so far this season. Stewart Friesen, Jimmy Horton, Jimmy Phelps, and Pete Britten are just a few more of the traveling stars expected to challenge home track favorites, Billy Pauch Jr, Rick Laubach, Kevin Albert Jr., and many more. The 75 "Big Block Brawl pays $6,000 to win, $700 for 10th, and $300 just to take the green flag. Matt Shepherd looks to increase his points lead over Brett in the series standings.
Before the main event starts, local talents Billy Pauch, Rick Laubach, Duane Howard and Frank Cozze will go head to head with Matt Sheppard, Brett Hearn, Billy Decker and Jimmy Phelps in the "Battle before the Brawl" challenge races. This is where the top 4 in track points will go against the top 4 in the Dirt Car Series points to determine who is the "best of the best".
We also have the fan favorite Savage 61 roadrunners on the schedule and a great firework display will take place at intermission! This is one race you will not want to miss. The mountain top will be rumbling as the Big Blocks duke it out on the track. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/bigdiamondspeedway
Pit gates open at 4 PM, grandstands open at 5 PM, with warm ups starting at 7 PM. Adults general admission is $27, Students 13-15 are $12, Seniors and Military with ID are $23, and kids 12 and under are free. RAIN DATE FOR THIS EVENT IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH!
All Time Big Block Modified Feature Winners At Big Diamond Speedway
1) Duane Howard 6
2) Bob Torecky 2
2) Billy Pauch Sr. 2
2) Alan Johnson 2
2) Keith Hoffman 2
2) Jeff Strunk 2
7) Roger Laureno 1
7) Gary Gollub 1
7) Dave Schoffstall 1
7) Frank Cozze 1
7) Brett Hearn 1
7) Stewart Friesen 1
7) Rick Laubach 1
7) Ryan Godown 1
Total Feature Events 24
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