World of Outlaws Craftsman Tool Dirt Late Models at Senoia Raceway

[kadams1991]

CONCORD, N.C.— May 31, 2017— The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series heads to the state of Georgia for the final time this season for the third annual Billy Clanton Classic at Senoia Raceway on Saturday, June 3. The Outlaws inaugural visit to the 3/8-mile bullring will include 50-laps and $10,025-to-win, in honor of the late Billy Clanton who drove the same number as Series regular Shane Clanton, No. 25

“My father used to go to Senoia every Friday night when we were kids because that track was one of the big deals,” said Shane. “They changed the track to asphalt and both of my brothers were asphalt racers and won a bunch of races down there. Since then they changed the track back to dirt. It’s given me the opportunity to race where my dad and my brothers have and I’ve had a lot of success there.”

Shane has won the past two Billy Clanton Classic events and looks to repeat his success this year when the Outlaws take the Senoia Raceway for the first time.

Also on the race card for this special event is the Limited Late Models, Late Model Sportsman (formerly B Cadet), Hobby Stock and Bomber! The Hobby Stocks feature will pay $550 to win and $50 bonus to the ‘hard charger’ thanks to Racers Helping Racers!

Grandstand Reserved Space: $45
Grandstand General Admission: $35
Grandstand Kids (14 & Under): FREE
Pit Pass & Trackside: $40
Trackside Parking Reserved Space: $50
Camping available at the track.

Ticket Gates & Will Call Open at Noon
Pit Gate Open: 2 pm
Grandstand Gates Open: 4 pm
Hot Laps/Qualifying: 6 pm
Opening Ceremonies: 7 pm

Senoia Raceway is located five miles west of Senoia, GA on Georgia Highway 16. Easy access from both Interstate 75 and Interstate 85.

For more information, visit the track website at www.senoiaraceway.com or contact the speedway at 770.599.6161.

[champion24]

Hope there's a lot more than the 21 supers at Taz tonight! Shocked at that count. Should be a solid field at Senoia though.

[TerryM]

Have talked to a lot of fans who are once again skipping Senoia because of their admission prices. I really don't understand what the folks running this place are thinking. Do they not want bigger crowds? Not have enough seats? What's the deal?

[Shiny Side Up 18]

That's pretty bad considering the PDC is $45 two-day admission.

[champion24]

Plenty of room for you tonight! I'd say the price kept a lot of people away. Supposed to start at 6.

[champion24]

28 supers so far. Only the top row is reserved in the stands.

[champion24]

And the sprinkles get heavier!

[champion24]

1 B Shep fastest in hot laps. 13.13. Don't think he's seen the place!

[champion24]

Basically the Senoia & WoO regulars with 18x,101,111,41 Reid, 54 Breazy. Rain\sprinkles has lightened up. Crowd in the stands has filled in too.

[champion24]

Several cars failing tech and slowing down the show. Supposedly over deck height. Rain is gone, at least for now.

[champion24]

Sorry! Supers qualify after tech inspection.

[BTExpress]

$45 for a "regular" WoO purse show is a tad high in my opinion. If it is only the top row for reserved seats, I guess that isn't too bad. I have been to tracks that had special shows and only the bottom few rows were general admission, almost forcing the fans to pay more for a reserved seat if you want to see anything. I have no problem paying more to see the WoO sprints or Late Models, but think $30 is the right price point for most fans......and if a track has to charge more than that because they do not have the seating capacity then maybe they should not book a WoO or Lucas race.

[Kwd1253]

Hope there's a lot more than the 21 supers at Taz tonight! Shocked at that count. Should be a solid field at Senoia though.

Taz never has huge car count this days, lot bullrings don't.
Always been a debate bullrings vs big track on wear on car and motor. racing hard not having room to do so without damaging your car or others. Not good place for hot headed drivers most the time.

[ClampedUp]

Several cars failing tech and slowing down the show. Supposedly over deck height. Rain is gone, at least for now.

Let me guess they are all non-WoO cars.....

[champion24]

Even the 1 had to work on it! Q is done. 25 13.48,1,41Reid, 44m.

[champion24]

Heat 1 to 25,18W,99jr,9m. 44m broke running 2nd. Drive shaft? Good behind 25!

[champion24]

Heat 2 1,101,14m,111. 1 gone. Great battle for 3rd!

[champion24]

Good heat 3. 91E,41R,44c,1*. If 25& 1 draw the 3rd row for the feature, I would be happy! Probably a better race that way! 16 Horton & 91 Owens (Dardas car) didn't qualify or heat race. 29 supers total.

[champion24]

And a big thank you to 41 Reid for showing up! The only Dixie car to do so. How about that Greg?!

[dirtdobber45]

Thanx for the updates

[champion24]

Llm Q 85 Lykins,24 Payton, 9 Fowler, 44c Cat.

[champion24]

Woo redraw 1,91,25,18W,41,101.

[champion24]

Consi to 44m, 91 Owens (both from the tail,15 Massey, 16 Horton. Good racing. Madden should put on a show from the back here. If I could only watch 2 different areas at once!

[champion24]

Solid race. Finish was 1,91,18,25,44m.

[champion24]

Top 4 under a blanket about lap 15 when we got a caution. So many races go green here, but tonight we got a couple. 91 was on the very top most of the race. He and Madden put on a show. Aerodynamics in our dirt racing!!

[dirtdobber45]

Top 4 under a blanket about lap 15 when we got a caution. So many races go green here, but tonight we got a couple. 91 was on the very top most of the race. He and Madden put on a show. Aerodynamics in our dirt racing!!Which 91 champ?

[dalemcfan]

Which 91 champ?

I would assume he is talking about the 91 of Tyler Erb

[MI Dirt Fan]

Madden broke a drive shaft for the second time this year.

[TerryM]

First trip to Senoia for the wife and I tonight. The track is outstanding. Everything we expected. Absolutely loved it. The facility though, not so much. Needs improvements. Impressed with the efficiency of the show. Lots to like, but the admission prices are keeping fans away. The track deserves more big shows, because the surface is fantastic, but management needs to learn how to increase the crowd.

[Hoosier]

I think the Senoia fans have demonstrated that they like (and will pay for) traveling SLM series. The local weekly shows have good car counts and action, but fewer paying fans.

[TerryM]

I think the Senoia fans have demonstrated that they like (and will pay for) traveling SLM series.
I'm curious what you're basing that on. They announced last night it was the first-ever appearance there for a national series. The crowd was one of the smaller I've seen for a WoO show. I saw many fans on social media saying they didn't come because of the prices. It was a great show. Everyone there had to love it. But it seems the admission prices kept a lot of people away.

[Hoosier]

"Traveling SLM series" includes SAS, Ultimate, Ray Cook, etc., which have attracted cars and fans. I suspect Senoia is among the smallest to host WoO. Only the Masseys know the financial details, and they'll bring back WoO if financially do-able. Maybe next year they'll get more love from Dixie.

[TerryM]

I was referring to the two national series. That's what the announcers kept throwing out there. I enjoyed myself, but many of the local fans stayed away, because of the admission prices.

[weatherman85]

If it is a capacity issue maybe they could add some bleachers in turn four like Boyd's did last year. I love Senoia and it can be one of the best if not the best places to see a race in the SE. I usually fork over whatever price is asked to see a race but my wallet just couldn't do it for this show. I remember them charging $25 general admission last year for a SAS race. Paid $4000-$5000 to win I believe. Not sure how feasible it is to add seating there but think that would help out if possible.

[Hoosier]

I think Doug and the Masseys are only leasing the track, but they did build a shed at the pit entrance, upgraded the restrooms, and hauled some gray clay from somewhere. Usually leasors don't spend for track and facility updates. I hope they'll be able to buy it and add some seating.

[TerryM]

That clay is gray gumbo and it is fantastic. The racing surface is the hardest part of the deal and they've got it mastered. They just need to get everything else right. They're sitting on a gold mine if they get it figured out.