$120,000 LoneStar Sprint Nationals Flyer/Website Released
Kilgore TX (2/23/12) by DarinShort.com. A whopping $120,000 cash purse has been posted for the 2nd Annual LoneStar Sprint Nationals (LSN) this coming October 11-13, 2012 and today the event flyer has been released.
Please click www.darinshort.com/SCN.html to view the flyer details.
Every major LSN event sponsor from 2011 has renewed their commitment for the 2012 LSN. The LSN is Sponsored in part by Smiley's Racing Products, The Oil Medics, KJC Auto Title Loans, Eagle Motorsports, Palm Harbor Homes, Kear's Speed Shop , Outlaw Wings and ABC Auto Parts. Several associate sponsors are in the works and will be announced when they become available. Please email Darin at dssm93@msn.com for event sponsorship inquiries.
The LSN is a three-day, Sprint Car-only show featuring two divisions: Winged Sprint Cars and Winged RaceSaver® Sprint Cars, and is held at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, TX. LoneStar Speedway is a brightly lit, fast, high-banked 3/8 mile clay oval. Over 130 sprint teams entered the 2011 event with more than 100 racing each night.
Qualifying night (Thursday/Friday) 30-lap A-features pay $2,000 to win and $200 to start for the Sprint Car division; and $500 to win and $100 to start for the RaceSaver® Sprint Cars. No time trials.
Saturday night’s Sprint Car division 40-lap 25-car feature pays $13,000 to win and $1,200 to start; and $2,200 to win and $400 to start the RaceSaver® Sprint Car 30-lap 25-car championship race.
As impressive as the purse for this event is, race fans can purchase a 3-day adult grandstand pass for 1980’s pricing of only $40 upon their arrival at the track on race night. Or, individual night tickets are $15 each for Thursday and Friday, and just $20 on Saturday’s blockbuster event.
The Sprint Car division is for ASCS legal cars, and Sprint Cars will be teched by ASCS. The LSN is an ASCS sanctioned, non-points race for the Sprint Car division. The early entry fee for this class remains at $100 for this race and pit passes are the same as 2011, which are $30 each on Thursday and Friday; and $35 on Saturday. A 3-day pit pass will be available for $90. There is roughly an $11,000 increase in the Sprint Division purse slated for 2012.
RaceSaver® Sprint Cars will be teched by RaceSaver.com rules and officials with one exception. Drivers may choose whether they wish to run the STS or SST stamped right rear tire – as was the case in 2011. The early entry fee for this class is $100 for this race and pit passes are the same as 2011, which are $30 each on Thursday and Friday; and $35 on Saturday. A 3-day pit pass will be available for $90. There is roughly a $9,000 purse increase for the RaceSaver® Sprint division for 2012.
Registration for the LSN will open up on Thursday, March 1st. Each division is limited to the first 80 entries received. By clicking www.darinshort.com/SCNdrivers.html race teams can access the event registration page, which will go live on March 1.
Fans and race teams can also expect a large amount of track vendors, outside food and merchandise vendors, as was the case last year.
Track owner Sam Hafertepe comments: “We’ve been working hard in the off season continuing with project work at the track. It’s all coming along really well and we’re looking forward to a great season. Darin has been working hard on his end too, and I think we’ve developed a really good combination.”
Lisa Hafertepe adds: “The whole LoneStar staff is pumped up for 2012 and every single one of them can’t wait until the return of the LoneStar Sprint Nationals. We all had a blast last year and the massive amount of positive fan emails after the LSN encourages us to work even harder this year to make sure they have another great time.”
Darin Short comments: “Last year we had a lot to prove, and I would like to thank our sponsors for their unwavering support of this event. Without them, it would be very difficult to pull off an event of this magnitude – while still making it one of the most fan-affordable major sprint car events in the U.S.” He adds: “For a race fan to witness three nights of sprint car-only racing for $40 is a great deal. I believe we’ll have even a stronger turnout of fans for this year’s race.”
Bill Wright, AKA “Bill W,” of Monroe Iowa will be returning to provide the call for the Sprint division. He will also conduct the competitors draw-in for both the Sprint and RaceSaver® divisions. Bill W has been on the media side of the sport for over 15 years as a journalist, website editor, broadcaster and announcer. His weekly 'Knoxville News' recap can be found on racing sites worldwide. Bill W is the announcer for the Sprint Invaders, Midwest Open Wheel Association as well as several other events.
RacinBoys.com will also return to provide audio webcast of the event, for those not able to make it to the event. They will also provide post-event video footage.
At last year’s LSN we promised three nights of exciting Sprint Car racing action…and delivered on that promise. If you’d like to check out some of the action from the 2011 LSN, there are several video clips loaded at the event website from Don Cook of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram and RacinBoys.com.
Complete event details, flyers, purse, rules and much more can be accessed at www.darinshort.com/SCN.html - however the registration page will not open until March 1.
In an effort to maintain unobstructed spectator viewing, open trailer and smaller enclosed trailer teams will be pitted in the infield of the track, as in 2011.
This event is designed for the avid Sprint Car fan – and they will not be disappointed!
Here are some advance quick facts for each event:
-Full-field qualifying nights on both Thursday and Friday (Oct. 11-12) for each Sprint Car division.
-Saturday night (Oct. 13) will be C’s, Twin B’s and Championship A-features in both divisions.
-General Admission just $15 (ages 12 and older) on Oct. 11-12; $20 on Oct. 13.
-Kids (ages 6-11) just $5. Ages 5 and under free with Adult admission.
-3-day discounted Adult grandstand pass will be sold at the ticket gate on Oct. 11 (only) for just $40 (that’s under $14/night!)
-Upgrade any ticket to the reserved section (bucket seats) upon your arrival for $5 per person.
-Seniors/Military (Ages 65+, General Admission) $13 on Oct. 11-12 and $18 on Oct. 13.
-All Pit Passes $30 on Oct. 11-12; $35 on Oct. 13.
-A 3-day discounted pit pass will be sold online through Oct. 9 for $90.
-Gates open at 5pm, with racing at 7pm each night. Pits will open early each day.
-The information hub for this event, including online registration, lodging discounts and event flyer is located at: www.darinshort.com/SCN.html and will be fully functional at launch, Thursday March 1st.
-Click www.LoneStarSpeedway.com for all track information.
We are very thankful to the following sponsors for their support of the 2012 LoneStar Sprint Nationals.
Please remember to support businesses that support auto racing:
www.SmileysRacing.com
www.TheOilMedics.com
www.EagleMotorsports.com
www.KJC123.com
www.PalmHarbor.com/racing
www.KearsSpeedshop.com
www.OutlawWings.com
Make your plans now to be a part of the 2nd Annual $120,000 LoneStar Sprint Nationals October 11-13th, at the Fastest 3/8 Mile Dirt Track in Texas – LoneStar Speedway!
$120,000 LoneStar Sprint Nationals Event Updates
KILGORE, TX (7/6/12) by DarinShort.com. Although the $120,000 LoneStar Sprint Nationals (LSN) at LoneStar Speedway is over three months away, an interesting mix of drivers entered from seven states is already taking shape.
Highlighting the Sprint Division entries include 6-time Knoxville 410CI champion Terry McCarl and 9-time 410CI champion Danny Lasoski.
At last year's LSN Terry McCarl was entered, but a last minute out-of-country business commitment required Terry to fill the seat with replacement driver Daryn Pittman, who drove to the qualifying feature victory in his Eagle Motorsports chassis car on the Friday night portion of the three-day event. Pittman eventually finished 3rd in the LSN finale after starting 4th row in an event that had only one yellow flag fly in its 40-lap distance.
There is also talk of a second McCarl entry in 2012, which would make for an exciting father/son combination.
Another interesting pair of drivers at the LSN is the first brother/sister combination of Justin & Michelle Melton. Justin missed last year's LSN championship feature by only one spot, while up-and-comer Michelle plans to make her own mark on the LoneStar high-banks.
131 total teams entered the 2011 LSN event, which features a two-division 'sprint car only' format. All cars can race all three nights, giving the true sprint car fans exactly what they want: lots of sprint car racing and lots of sprint cars in three straight nights...and all for a 1980's style 3-day grandstand pass of just $40.
$120,000 cash is up for grabs at the 2012 edition, with $13,000 to win and $1,200 to start (24th) the Sprint Car division championship feature. The RaceSaver® Sprint division will be racing for $2,200 to win and $400 to start (24th). From 2011, the Sprint Car division purse is up roughly $11,000; while the RaceSaver Sprint Car division has received a boost of $9,000...and without an increase to fans in ticket prices.
The event is set to hit the high-banked clay oval of LoneStar Speedway October 11-13, with cars rolling onto the track at 7pm nightly (as the sun is setting). Please click http://www.darinshort.com/SCN.html for complete event details, rules, format, online registration, connect with our event host hotels, and much much more. Thursday and Friday nights events include a full night of racing with heats, B's and A's in each sprint car division. Thursday and Friday's qualifying night pay $2,000 to win and $200 to start in the high-powered Sprint Car division; and $500 to win and $100 to start in the wildly popular RaceSaver Sprint division.
Car numbers are awarded on a first-entered basis, so enter soon to get yours.
Here are the current LSN entries received, as of 7/6/12.
SPRINT DIVISION ENTRIES:
Car #: Driver Name: City/State:
11 Melton, Justin Flower Mound, TX
c15 Brown, Wayne Poetry, TX
24 McCarl, Terry Altoona, IA
1m Lasoski, Danny Higginsville, MO
14b Byrom, Robert Ft. Worth, TX
33 Huddleston, Mark Genoa, AR
74e Estes, Claud Godley, TX
74ex TBA TBA
224 Carney II, John Lubbock, TX
21 Wofford, Wes Alamogordo, NM
RaceSaver DIVISION ENTRIES:
Car #: Driver Name: City/State:
14 Back, Grady Forney, TX
6v Harger, Cody West Monroe, LA
17j Taylor, Jeff Cherry Hill, NJ
11 Melton, Justin Flower Mound, TX
21 Melton, Michelle Flower Mound, TX
22 Knapp, Jeff Wylie, TX
2 Smith, Jay San Angelo, TX
3 Culp, Raven Mesquite, TX
v8 Vetter, Robert Wolfe City, TX
12 Wester, Dale Ovilla, TX
## TBA ##
## TBA ##
224 Carney II, John Lubbock, TX
2x Williams, Brandon Lubbock, TX
31 Haviland, Stace Brady, TX
49 Johnson, Ty Eunice, LA
1s Reneau, Scott Trinidad, TX
95 Day, Jeff Greenville, TX
21b David, Butch Geismar, LA
99 Brewer, Chase Watauga, TX
28 Reed, Trevor Waco, TX
Please click http://www.darinshort.com/SCN.html for all event information and click http://www.LoneStarSpeedway.com for track information.
The LSN is Sponsored in part by Smiley's Racing Products, The Oil Medics, KJC Auto Title Loans, Eagle Motorsports, Palm Harbor Homes, Kear's Speed Shop, Outlaw Wings and ABC Auto Parts. Several associate sponsors are in the works and will be announced when they become available. Please email Darin at dssm93@msn.com for event sponsorship inquiries.
Latest lsn event updates...
8/20/12 UPDATE #1:
And now, Joe Gaerte Racing, son of legendary engine builder Earl Gaerte of Rochester Indiana, has entered their potent #3g Sprint Car division team into this years LoneStar Sprint Nationals at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore, TX.
Piloting the car will be the 2011 LoneStar Sprint Nationals champion & 2012 Knoxville 360 Nationals Champion Shane Stewart of Pittsboro Indiana.
Here is a link to a picture of the car posted at ShaneStewart.com: http://www.shanestewart.com/news_9_1201906174.jpg
A total of 50 teams have now submitted entries into the event. Please click http://www.darinshort.com/SCN.html to get your team entered today, or to view complete event details. Last year, a total of 131 Sprint and RaceSaver Sprint division teams entered the event.
Race dates are October 11-13, with online registration open through October 8. After October 8th, or at the track, entry fees increase.
Thanks to everyone that have taken the time to enter in advance so we can keep fans updated with the latest LSN event news.
8/20/12 UPDATE #2:
KILGORE TX (8/20/12) by DarinShort.com. The 2nd Annual $120,000 LoneStar Sprint Nationals (LSN) at LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore Texas is now 7 weeks away (Oct. 11-13), and the list of event vendors and sponsors continue to grow.
DAY Motorsports of Tyler, Texas has announced that they will return as event sponsor and provide race teams with a full line or sprint car parts, components and American Racer tires throughout LSN weekend. Their mobile sales unit will be located in the upper deck of the LoneStar Speedway pit area.
Drivers attending the event are urged to preorder parts or tires they would like to be picked up at the track, saving them time and freight costs.
Please click www.DAYMotorsports.com to check out their vast range of products or to place your order.
The LoneStar Sprint Nationals features three days of sprint car-only racing action at the high-banked 3/8 mile LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore Texas. Last year drew a total of 131 Sprint Car and RaceSaver Sprint Car division entries.
Sprint Car and RaceSaver sprint division teams can continue to enter the event at no additional fee through Monday of race week (Oct. 8). However, car numbers and pit parking requests will be fulfilled on a first-entered basis.
Please click www.darinshort.com/SCN.html to view the event website, flyer, registration, rules, format and much, much more.
We are very thankful to the following sponsors for their support of the 2012 LoneStar Sprint Nationals. Please remember to support businesses that support auto racing, including:
www.SmileysRacing.com - Smiley's Racing Products and Hoosier Tire Southwest
www.TheOilMedics.com - The Oil Medics
www.EagleMotorsports.com - Eagle Motorsports
www.KJC123.com - KJC Auto Title Loans
www.PalmHarbor.com/racing - Palm Harbor Homes
www.KearsSpeedshop.com – Kear’s Speed Shop of Tiffin, Ohio
www.OutlawWings.com - Outlaw Wings
Make your plans now to be a part of the 2nd Annual $120,000 LoneStar Sprint Nationals October 11-13th, at the Fastest 3/8 Mile Dirt Track in Texas – LoneStar Speedway!
Team to Travel 2,200 Miles to Compete in LoneStar Sprint Nationals Oct. 11-13
Team to Travel 2,200 miles to Compete in Oct. 11-13 LoneStar Sprint Nationals
WHITECOURT ALBERTA, CANADA (9/19/12) by DarinShort.com. Deep in the heart of Alberta Canada lays the town of Whitecourt, which has branded itself as the Snowmobile capital of Alberta.
It is also home of one of the most potent sprint car teams in Canada, the #39c owned by Richard and Lana Saumure.
And in less than three weeks, the team will leave the picturesque confines of Whitecourt and begin the 2,200 mile trek to LoneStar Speedway in Kilgore Texas with the goal of conquering the 3/8 mile high-banks during the $120,000 LoneStar Sprint Car Nationals, to be held October 11-13th.
Saumure’s team is no stranger to victory lane; especially with the driver they’ve chosen to pilot the car, which is the 2012 Castrol Raceway Gold Cup Champion and 2012 Skagit Speedway Dirt Cup qualifier winner Travis Rilat, of Forney Texas. Travis picked up those two victories in the Saumure #39c. He also won in the same car this summer at Coos Bay Speedway in Oregon on July 17th.
The team is sponsored in part by Xtreme Oilfield Services, Carlan Services, Scott Stacy, Tri Jet, Matt’s Oilfield Services and Shark Racing Engines.
Travis had initially planned to race his own #29 ShopTheBoss.com car at the event, but after a successful summer in the #39c, Richard and Lana decided to bring their car to LoneStar to race.
We wish the Saumure team safe travels and best of luck at this year’s event.
Please click www.darinshort.com/SCN.html for complete event details, get your team entered, view early entry lists; and all other information. Race teams have through October 8th to get their team entered into the event, before ‘race week’ pricing goes into effect.
New for 2012 LoneStar Sprint Nat'ls: LoneStar CAMPGROUNDS w/Hook-Ups Now Open!
KILGORE, TX (9/25/12) by DarinShort.com. LoneStar Speedway is pleased to announce the long awaited completion of the LoneStar Campgrounds located on the LoneStar Speedway property.
The LoneStar Campgrounds link is located within the LoneStar Sprint Nationals event website (Oct. 11-13), and here's the direct camping link:
http://www.darinshort.com/SCNcamping.html
The web page contains interactive maps, and a property map that is labeled with locations and directions.
There are currently 10 Camping spaces, with hook-ups (electricity and potable water), are currently available for this year's LoneStar Sprint Nationals.
The cost to reserve your space for the entire weekend is $75.
We have 10 camping spaces built on the far Southwest corner of the LoneStar Speedway property in an area we cleared out of the Piney Woods forest. (see aerial view of property for exact location below)
Once these 10 spots are sold out, all other camping spaces will be assigned, upon your arrival, as the track sees fit for your vehicle size/camping set-up.
There is no charge for camping spaces without hook-ups, but you must sign in at the office upon your arrival.
ALL CAMPERS MUST HAVE WORKING CARBON MONOXIDE METERS if you are to camp anywhere on the LoneStar Speedway property (assuming you have any generator-type equipment that produces Carbon Monoxide).
We require that ALL CAMPERS be respectful of the LoneStar Speedway property and other campers around you. Please clean up any messes you make, so we can keep camping affordable - and available - at LoneStar Speedway for this, and future events!
