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06-19-2011, 12:55 AM
Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series 'Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl' scheduled Saturday, June 25 at Volunteer Speedway
BULLS GAP, Tenn. The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series will make its first-ever appearance in the state of Tennessee for the $5,000-to-win "Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl" at Volunteer Speedway on Saturday, June 25. Who will wear the championship belt as winner of the "Saturday Night Fight at The Gap?"
The Carolina Clash Series has produced five different winners through the first seven events this season, with Luke Roffers of Concord, N.C., leading the way with three victories. Other drivers with wins in 2011 include Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C.; Chris Ferguson of Mount Holly, N.C.; Johnny Pursley of Clover, S.C.; and Kennie Compton Jr. of Bland, Va.
Franklin, Roffers, Mike Gault of Gaffney, Compton, and Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., hold down the top five positions in Carolina Clash Series points headed to the Volunteer State. Tar Heel competitors complete the top 10 in the point standings - Chad Paxton of Troutman, Dustin Mitchell of Pine Level, David Taylor, Scott Autry and Travis Yow, all three from Fayetteville. Jay Sessoms from Stanley, N.C.; Craig Shuffield of Fayetteville, and Justin Labonte (son of two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Terry Labonte) of Trinity, N.C., are expected to be in action at Volunteer Speedway. Plus racers from around East Tennessee.
The Carolina Clash Series Super Late Model $5,000-to-win, 60-lap Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl main event highlights the Saturday, June 25 racing program. Also in action will be the Fastrak Racing Series-sanctioned Pro (Crate) Late Model, "Gunslingers of Kingsport" Hobby Stock and Road Warrior divisions.
Adult grandstand admission on Saturday, June 25 is $15, youth (ages 9-15) $10, with 8-and-under admitted free in the grandstands. Pit passes and backside tier-parking $30, regardless of age.
The pit gate will open at 4 p.m., with the grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hotlaps will get started at 8 p.m. (once the sun begins to set over the track), to be followed by qualifying and then racing action beginning around 9 p.m.
Tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers all about racing at Volunteer Speedway. You cant beat the excitement of an action-packed night of racing at "The Gap!"
Directions to Volunteer Speedway: South on Interstate 81 from Tennessee/Virginia state lines, take Exit 23 (Bulls Gap/Greeneville), then turn right onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Look for track entrance approximately 200 yards on left.
North on Interstate 81 from I-81/I-40 split (East of Knoxville, TN), take Exit 23, then turn left onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Continue underneath the interstate over-pass and track entrance approximately 300 yards ahead on left.
Contact info for the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, and Volunteer Speedway is below:
Larry Lee - Carolina Clash Series President: (910) 263-2285
Alex Cummings - Media/Public Relations: (518) 588-9387
Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series: www.CarolinaClash.com
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Volunteer Speedway (Recording Only): (423) 235-5020 www.VolunteerSpeedway.com
Track Office - Weekdays Only 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: (423) 378-5942
Phyllis Loven (Track Owner): (423) 676-9081
Robert Walden - Media/Public Relations: (423) 928-9644
BULLS GAP, Tenn. The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series will make its first-ever appearance in the state of Tennessee for the $5,000-to-win "Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl" at Volunteer Speedway on Saturday, June 25. Who will wear the championship belt as winner of the "Saturday Night Fight at The Gap?"
The Carolina Clash Series has produced five different winners through the first seven events this season, with Luke Roffers of Concord, N.C., leading the way with three victories. Other drivers with wins in 2011 include Dennis Franklin of Gaffney, S.C.; Chris Ferguson of Mount Holly, N.C.; Johnny Pursley of Clover, S.C.; and Kennie Compton Jr. of Bland, Va.
Franklin, Roffers, Mike Gault of Gaffney, Compton, and Jeff Smith of Dallas, N.C., hold down the top five positions in Carolina Clash Series points headed to the Volunteer State. Tar Heel competitors complete the top 10 in the point standings - Chad Paxton of Troutman, Dustin Mitchell of Pine Level, David Taylor, Scott Autry and Travis Yow, all three from Fayetteville. Jay Sessoms from Stanley, N.C.; Craig Shuffield of Fayetteville, and Justin Labonte (son of two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Terry Labonte) of Trinity, N.C., are expected to be in action at Volunteer Speedway. Plus racers from around East Tennessee.
The Carolina Clash Series Super Late Model $5,000-to-win, 60-lap Tennessee vs. Carolina Brawl main event highlights the Saturday, June 25 racing program. Also in action will be the Fastrak Racing Series-sanctioned Pro (Crate) Late Model, "Gunslingers of Kingsport" Hobby Stock and Road Warrior divisions.
Adult grandstand admission on Saturday, June 25 is $15, youth (ages 9-15) $10, with 8-and-under admitted free in the grandstands. Pit passes and backside tier-parking $30, regardless of age.
The pit gate will open at 4 p.m., with the grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hotlaps will get started at 8 p.m. (once the sun begins to set over the track), to be followed by qualifying and then racing action beginning around 9 p.m.
Tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers all about racing at Volunteer Speedway. You cant beat the excitement of an action-packed night of racing at "The Gap!"
Directions to Volunteer Speedway: South on Interstate 81 from Tennessee/Virginia state lines, take Exit 23 (Bulls Gap/Greeneville), then turn right onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Look for track entrance approximately 200 yards on left.
North on Interstate 81 from I-81/I-40 split (East of Knoxville, TN), take Exit 23, then turn left onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Continue underneath the interstate over-pass and track entrance approximately 300 yards ahead on left.
Contact info for the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, and Volunteer Speedway is below:
Larry Lee - Carolina Clash Series President: (910) 263-2285
Alex Cummings - Media/Public Relations: (518) 588-9387
Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series: www.CarolinaClash.com
____________
Volunteer Speedway (Recording Only): (423) 235-5020 www.VolunteerSpeedway.com
Track Office - Weekdays Only 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: (423) 378-5942
Phyllis Loven (Track Owner): (423) 676-9081
Robert Walden - Media/Public Relations: (423) 928-9644