HesstonPR
04-26-2012, 09:11 PM
April 26, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hesston Speedway Announces Details of $200K Speedmonster Super Series & $5,000 Point Fund!
(Hesston, PA) Hesston Speedway has established a prime series for Super Late Models in 2012 with the Speedmonster Super Series. While Speedmonster events will be exclusively at Hesston in 2012, it will be a true Super Late Model series with a point system, season-end point fund and provisional starting positions! The 5 Speedmonster mega-events will pay out over $200,000 to all divisions with over $135,000 being allocated to the Super Late Models! A season end points bonus for the Super Late Models will give drivers a fantastic opportunity to earn additional point money on top of the point payoffs of the other participating series at Hesston.
With a payoff increase of the “Eriksen Grand Prix” in August, 4 of the Speedmonster Super Series events will now pay $5,100 to win and $400 to start for the S³ Super Late Models, with the grand finale paying $12,555 total to win at “The Ultimate” in October. 4 events will be co-sanctioned with the 3 State Flyers and 2 events will be co-sanctioned with the United Late Model Series.
The Speedmonster Super Series will carry a $5,000 point fund based on 6 completed races. The 2012 champion will receive $2,000 with 2nd receiving $1,000. 3rd to 6th will receive $500 each. Since the series is comprised of only 6 nights at 5 events, perfect attendance is required for point fund eligibility. The 2012 point fund is sponsored by American Racer, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Precise Racing Supply and Lias Tire.
With Speedmonster and 3 State Flyers having no scheduling conflicts in 2012, race teams may now compete for BOTH the $3,000 to win 3 State Flyers Niningers Tire & Auto championship and the $2,000 to win Speedmonster Hoosier/American Racer/Lias/Precise Racing championship! This provides a huge bonus to area race teams supporting those events.
Beginning with the 2nd event, 1 provisional starting position will be available for Speedmonster competitors with perfect attendance. The highest finishing driver with perfect attendance in the consolation that did not qualify for the feature will be awarded the starting position in the feature.
Speedmonster events will feature the same high-quality racing format that Hesston utilized in 2011 on the very racey surface. Track and procedure rules have been posted to the track website. Strong event payoffs, limited events, and the season-end point bonus fund make this a prime series for the Super Late Model teams of the region to attend. Promoter DR Eriksen has proven time and time again that when the fans and drivers support Hesston, the race teams benefit from increased payoffs.
Hesston established itself as a Super Late Model power house in 2011 with an average Super Late Model count of 40. 2011 Super Late Model winners include Jeremy Miller of Littlestown, PA, Ron Delano, Jr. of Stoystown, PA and Jeff Rine of Danville, PA. Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD put his name on the prestigious winner’s list of “The Ultimate” at Hesston last October.
Speedmonster vs. 3 State Flyers “Superthunder by the Lake” on Sunday, May 27 will showcase a 51-lap S³/3SF Super Late Model feature paying $5,100 to win and $400 to start. Speedmonster and 3 State Flyers will go head-to-head again on Tuesday, July 3 in “Revolution 2012,” also paying $5,100 to win and $400 to start for 55 laps. “Revolution 2012 will have a rain date of Saturday, July 7.
The 1st-ever clash of Speedmonster, ULMS and 3 State Flyers will take place on Saturday, August 4 in the “Eriksen Grand Prix.” This event is a tribute to track founders Sonny and Peggy Eriksen. The 51-lap S³/ULMS/3SF Super Late Model feature will celebrate the track’s 51st anniversary and will pay $5,100 to win and $400 to start. 3 State Flyers will return for their 4th appearance of the season against Speedmonster on Sunday, September 2. “Mega-Blitz Mach 3” will feature three late model-type features. 2-30 lap S³/3SF Super Late Model features will pay a total of $5,100 to win and $400 to start with the powerful Late Model Sportsman class also running 30 laps for $1,000.
“The Ultimate” on Friday and Saturday, October 12-13 will be the 2012 Speedmonster and ULMS finale paying $12,555 total to win for the Super Late Models and mega-payoffs for the other divisions in the “Challenger Super Championships.” This event that was launched at the Challenger Raceway moved to Hesston in 2011. The 2011 version at Hesston received rave reviews from fans and race teams in attendance. In 2012, “The Ultimate” moves back to the traditional Challenger weekend. The Speedmonster “Moonsault Scramble” on Friday, October 12 will pay $2,555 to win for a 38-lap S³ Super Late Model feature. “The Ultimate” on Saturday, October 13 will determine the Speedmonster and ULMS Champions and pay $10,000 to win for the 61-lap S³/ULMS Super Late Model mega-championship. Additional scheduling on Thursday, October 11 of an open practice and/or racing is possible at this time.
The Speedmonster championship events will pay out almost $200,000 to the participating classes. All Speedmonster events will be a bonanza for late model fans as they will showcase the fastest 2 late model divisions in the nation as the Semi-Late Model Sportsman (limited/crate/steel block lm), will compete in a championship race for $1,000 to win at the 1st 4 events and $2,000 to win in the “Challenger Super Championships” in October.
The 5 Speedmonster events will also include A-Cadets (street/pro-stock), Hobby-Modified (pure stock/charger) and Roadrunners (fwd stock 4-cylinders) in championship races for increased payoffs. A-Cadets will pay $500, Hobby-Modified $300 and Roadrunners $150 at the 1st 4 events with payoffs being increased to over twice at much for the “Challenger Super Championships.” Challenger-type universal rules have been implements for all classes for these events. This rules package allows virtually every car in the region to be legal and competitive using weight and spoiler variances for equalization. In order to allow all classes to race, some divisions will run in a feature-only format with time limits at Speedmonster events.
The “Dirt Driving Experience” has been scheduled for May 28, July 4 (if not needed for rain date) and September 3. This unique opportunity allows race fans to become race drivers as they receive training and laps in a real Super Late Model car. Full information on this program may be found at www.dirtdriving.com.
My Laps/AMB transponders are require for all Super Late Models, Late Model Sportsman, Cadets and Hobby-Modifieds. Teams may purchase a transponder from Goshorn Racing Supply at the track or rentals are available. All divisions are required to use RACEceiver one-way radios.
Hesston Speedway is proudly supported by its sponsors. American Racer is based out of Indiana, PA. Lias Tire, located at 488 North 5th Street in Indiana, PA, is the regional distributor for American Racer. More information on American Racer and Lias Tire may be found at http://www.americanraceronline.com, http://www.liastireonline.com or by calling 800-638-7028.
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic is headquartered at 2931 Industrial Park Drive in Finksburg, MD with satellite distribution centers at 1076 South Main Street in Roaring Springs, PA and at Precise Racing Products located at located at 110 S Pike Road #207 in Sarver, PA. Information on Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic may be found at http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com. Precise Racing Products website is http://www.preciseracing.com. HTMA and Precise Racing can be reached at 800-651-5164.
G & R Excavation & Demolition is located at 900 Pennsylvania Avenue in Tyrone, PA and may be contacted at 814-684-4424 or toll free 866-766-4424. 2012 Division sponsors include Walters Auto Wrecking for the Late Model Sportsman at 403 Walters Lane in Hollidaysburg, PA, 814-696-0310 or http://www.waltersautowrecking.com. Dan’s Auto Body is the sponsor of the Cadets in Saxton, PA with full information at http://www.dansautobodysaxton.com or 814-635-0452. Bubba’s Pizza & Sub Station is the sponsor for the Hobby-Modifieds at 705 Spring Street in Saxton, PA or 814-635-4002
Goshorn Racing Supply is the official parts supplier of “Motor Mountain” and can be contacted at 717-446-3354 or 814-599-5436. BBI Racing Products and Custom Graphics is located in Altoona, PA with information at http://bbiracing.com. Impact Media is the official videographer of Hesston Speedway. Their videos can be purchased at http://www.flagtoflagvideo.com. Eriksen Well Drilling is located in Hesston PA with full information at http://www.eriksenwelldrilling.com.
“Motor Mountain” is located in the scenic Raystown Lake and mountain country of central PA and provides a wonderful opportunity for race fans and race teams to make a complete weekend getaway when attending the racing events at Hesston. Promoter DR Eriksen has transformed Hesston into a showplace in just two short seasons, with additional improvements on the drawing board. Major expansions have given the track more seating, parking and pit space to accommodate these major events. All fans are provided an excellent view of the action, with grandstand seating and drive-in viewing built high above the racing surface. Hesston welcomes campers and now offers in track-camping on the back straight viewing ramp. Full information about the Hesston Speedway may be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com or by calling 814-658-3639.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hesston Speedway Announces Details of $200K Speedmonster Super Series & $5,000 Point Fund!
(Hesston, PA) Hesston Speedway has established a prime series for Super Late Models in 2012 with the Speedmonster Super Series. While Speedmonster events will be exclusively at Hesston in 2012, it will be a true Super Late Model series with a point system, season-end point fund and provisional starting positions! The 5 Speedmonster mega-events will pay out over $200,000 to all divisions with over $135,000 being allocated to the Super Late Models! A season end points bonus for the Super Late Models will give drivers a fantastic opportunity to earn additional point money on top of the point payoffs of the other participating series at Hesston.
With a payoff increase of the “Eriksen Grand Prix” in August, 4 of the Speedmonster Super Series events will now pay $5,100 to win and $400 to start for the S³ Super Late Models, with the grand finale paying $12,555 total to win at “The Ultimate” in October. 4 events will be co-sanctioned with the 3 State Flyers and 2 events will be co-sanctioned with the United Late Model Series.
The Speedmonster Super Series will carry a $5,000 point fund based on 6 completed races. The 2012 champion will receive $2,000 with 2nd receiving $1,000. 3rd to 6th will receive $500 each. Since the series is comprised of only 6 nights at 5 events, perfect attendance is required for point fund eligibility. The 2012 point fund is sponsored by American Racer, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Precise Racing Supply and Lias Tire.
With Speedmonster and 3 State Flyers having no scheduling conflicts in 2012, race teams may now compete for BOTH the $3,000 to win 3 State Flyers Niningers Tire & Auto championship and the $2,000 to win Speedmonster Hoosier/American Racer/Lias/Precise Racing championship! This provides a huge bonus to area race teams supporting those events.
Beginning with the 2nd event, 1 provisional starting position will be available for Speedmonster competitors with perfect attendance. The highest finishing driver with perfect attendance in the consolation that did not qualify for the feature will be awarded the starting position in the feature.
Speedmonster events will feature the same high-quality racing format that Hesston utilized in 2011 on the very racey surface. Track and procedure rules have been posted to the track website. Strong event payoffs, limited events, and the season-end point bonus fund make this a prime series for the Super Late Model teams of the region to attend. Promoter DR Eriksen has proven time and time again that when the fans and drivers support Hesston, the race teams benefit from increased payoffs.
Hesston established itself as a Super Late Model power house in 2011 with an average Super Late Model count of 40. 2011 Super Late Model winners include Jeremy Miller of Littlestown, PA, Ron Delano, Jr. of Stoystown, PA and Jeff Rine of Danville, PA. Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD put his name on the prestigious winner’s list of “The Ultimate” at Hesston last October.
Speedmonster vs. 3 State Flyers “Superthunder by the Lake” on Sunday, May 27 will showcase a 51-lap S³/3SF Super Late Model feature paying $5,100 to win and $400 to start. Speedmonster and 3 State Flyers will go head-to-head again on Tuesday, July 3 in “Revolution 2012,” also paying $5,100 to win and $400 to start for 55 laps. “Revolution 2012 will have a rain date of Saturday, July 7.
The 1st-ever clash of Speedmonster, ULMS and 3 State Flyers will take place on Saturday, August 4 in the “Eriksen Grand Prix.” This event is a tribute to track founders Sonny and Peggy Eriksen. The 51-lap S³/ULMS/3SF Super Late Model feature will celebrate the track’s 51st anniversary and will pay $5,100 to win and $400 to start. 3 State Flyers will return for their 4th appearance of the season against Speedmonster on Sunday, September 2. “Mega-Blitz Mach 3” will feature three late model-type features. 2-30 lap S³/3SF Super Late Model features will pay a total of $5,100 to win and $400 to start with the powerful Late Model Sportsman class also running 30 laps for $1,000.
“The Ultimate” on Friday and Saturday, October 12-13 will be the 2012 Speedmonster and ULMS finale paying $12,555 total to win for the Super Late Models and mega-payoffs for the other divisions in the “Challenger Super Championships.” This event that was launched at the Challenger Raceway moved to Hesston in 2011. The 2011 version at Hesston received rave reviews from fans and race teams in attendance. In 2012, “The Ultimate” moves back to the traditional Challenger weekend. The Speedmonster “Moonsault Scramble” on Friday, October 12 will pay $2,555 to win for a 38-lap S³ Super Late Model feature. “The Ultimate” on Saturday, October 13 will determine the Speedmonster and ULMS Champions and pay $10,000 to win for the 61-lap S³/ULMS Super Late Model mega-championship. Additional scheduling on Thursday, October 11 of an open practice and/or racing is possible at this time.
The Speedmonster championship events will pay out almost $200,000 to the participating classes. All Speedmonster events will be a bonanza for late model fans as they will showcase the fastest 2 late model divisions in the nation as the Semi-Late Model Sportsman (limited/crate/steel block lm), will compete in a championship race for $1,000 to win at the 1st 4 events and $2,000 to win in the “Challenger Super Championships” in October.
The 5 Speedmonster events will also include A-Cadets (street/pro-stock), Hobby-Modified (pure stock/charger) and Roadrunners (fwd stock 4-cylinders) in championship races for increased payoffs. A-Cadets will pay $500, Hobby-Modified $300 and Roadrunners $150 at the 1st 4 events with payoffs being increased to over twice at much for the “Challenger Super Championships.” Challenger-type universal rules have been implements for all classes for these events. This rules package allows virtually every car in the region to be legal and competitive using weight and spoiler variances for equalization. In order to allow all classes to race, some divisions will run in a feature-only format with time limits at Speedmonster events.
The “Dirt Driving Experience” has been scheduled for May 28, July 4 (if not needed for rain date) and September 3. This unique opportunity allows race fans to become race drivers as they receive training and laps in a real Super Late Model car. Full information on this program may be found at www.dirtdriving.com.
My Laps/AMB transponders are require for all Super Late Models, Late Model Sportsman, Cadets and Hobby-Modifieds. Teams may purchase a transponder from Goshorn Racing Supply at the track or rentals are available. All divisions are required to use RACEceiver one-way radios.
Hesston Speedway is proudly supported by its sponsors. American Racer is based out of Indiana, PA. Lias Tire, located at 488 North 5th Street in Indiana, PA, is the regional distributor for American Racer. More information on American Racer and Lias Tire may be found at http://www.americanraceronline.com, http://www.liastireonline.com or by calling 800-638-7028.
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic is headquartered at 2931 Industrial Park Drive in Finksburg, MD with satellite distribution centers at 1076 South Main Street in Roaring Springs, PA and at Precise Racing Products located at located at 110 S Pike Road #207 in Sarver, PA. Information on Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic may be found at http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com. Precise Racing Products website is http://www.preciseracing.com. HTMA and Precise Racing can be reached at 800-651-5164.
G & R Excavation & Demolition is located at 900 Pennsylvania Avenue in Tyrone, PA and may be contacted at 814-684-4424 or toll free 866-766-4424. 2012 Division sponsors include Walters Auto Wrecking for the Late Model Sportsman at 403 Walters Lane in Hollidaysburg, PA, 814-696-0310 or http://www.waltersautowrecking.com. Dan’s Auto Body is the sponsor of the Cadets in Saxton, PA with full information at http://www.dansautobodysaxton.com or 814-635-0452. Bubba’s Pizza & Sub Station is the sponsor for the Hobby-Modifieds at 705 Spring Street in Saxton, PA or 814-635-4002
Goshorn Racing Supply is the official parts supplier of “Motor Mountain” and can be contacted at 717-446-3354 or 814-599-5436. BBI Racing Products and Custom Graphics is located in Altoona, PA with information at http://bbiracing.com. Impact Media is the official videographer of Hesston Speedway. Their videos can be purchased at http://www.flagtoflagvideo.com. Eriksen Well Drilling is located in Hesston PA with full information at http://www.eriksenwelldrilling.com.
“Motor Mountain” is located in the scenic Raystown Lake and mountain country of central PA and provides a wonderful opportunity for race fans and race teams to make a complete weekend getaway when attending the racing events at Hesston. Promoter DR Eriksen has transformed Hesston into a showplace in just two short seasons, with additional improvements on the drawing board. Major expansions have given the track more seating, parking and pit space to accommodate these major events. All fans are provided an excellent view of the action, with grandstand seating and drive-in viewing built high above the racing surface. Hesston welcomes campers and now offers in track-camping on the back straight viewing ramp. Full information about the Hesston Speedway may be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com or by calling 814-658-3639.