By Public Relations
In difficult economic times, come
creative new exciting ideas. Three BC
tracks, Penticton Speedway, Saratoga Speedway and Western
Speedway have come together to try and make Late Model racing more
affordable. Gone are the days of the
purse being all at the top! In today’s economic time’s promoters have to be
concerned with all competitors from top to bottom, and make sure everyone is taken care of. With that reason in mind the BC Late Model
Drivers Challenge has been formed.
The inaugural season will see four races
between the three tracks. The series will kick off with a 150 lap event at
Saratoga Speedway on July 14, followed by the Gordie Mannes Memorial on August
4th and 5th at Penticton Speedway. The series will end with the running of the
Reg Midgley Canada 200 on August 24th and 25th at Western Speedway.
In order to create and promote more
interest and participation in Late Models, officials for all three tracks have
decided on a equal payout system with a bonus plan. At the two day events cars
in the top 20 will all receive $500, with the top three in total points
receiving a extra $1000 for first, $600 for second and $400 for third. A single day event will see a $400 minimum,
with a extra $500 for first, $300 for second and $200 for third.
The overall event winner will be
determined by the driver accumulating the highest number of points in
qualifying, heats, and mains for the two days.
The overall winner of the one day event will be determined by the driver
accumulating the highest number of points in qualifying, heats and main event.
There will be no membership fees, but
there will be an entry fee for each event. The entry fee will be $50 per event
if received at least one week prior to race day. If within one week the entry
fee will increase to $100. These pre-registrations will be compiled into an
entry list that will allow the Series Promoters to, send out pre-press releases
detailing the drivers attending, and effectively advertise the race weekend.
The rules for the series will see a
standard set of Late Model rules allowing all cars to compete on a level
playing field. The rules package for
the series will be announced shortly. A tire rule will be in place that will
see a maximum of four tires for both, one and two day events. The series tire will be the 8 inch Hoosier
970.
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