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March 1, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Payoff Increase for “Mega-Blitz Mach3†at Hesston on May 26!
(Hesston, PA) Hesston Speedway once again will “crank it up†for one of their premier events! “Mega-Blitz Mach3†on Sunday, May 26 will see the Speedmonster and 3 State Flyers Super Late Models do battle in twin 35 lap features with a total of $8,000 paid to the winners.
“Mega-Blitz Mach3†will be a “triple thrill†event with a total of 3 late model-type features. Not only will the S³/3SF Super Late Model compete in their dual features, the powerful Semi-Late Model Sportsman (limited/steel block/crate lm) division will also compete in a 33 lap championship feature paying $1,000 to the winner. Hesston has become the showcase of maximum late model racing and this event continues that trend. A-Cadets (street/pro-stock) will compete for $700 and Hobby-Modifieds (pure/strictly stocks) will race for $400.
“Mega-Blitz Mach3†will be the first of five Speedmonster/3 State Flyers major Super Late Model events on the high banks of Hesston in 2013. “Revolution 2013†on July 4 will pay $5,200 to win, the “Eriksen Grand Prix†on July 28 will pay $4,000 to win and “Superthunder Road†on September 1 will pay $4,000 to win. The season will conclude with the region’s premier short track event, “The Ultimate,†featuring $14,444 to win for Super Late Models.. All races at Hesston in 2013 will feature strong bonus payoffs for all participating classes.
In 2012, Hesston averaged 41 Super Late Models and 29 Semi-Lates for a total average of 70 late model cars at its Speedmonster events. Overall car count average was 144. Track management has spent endless hours formulating rules packages which allow virtually every car in the region to be legal and competitive using weight and spoiler breaks. Hesston continues to offer increased payoffs to reward the drivers for their strong support of the track.
“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.
2013 “All Championship†Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 4 – Night of Power
Semi-LM Sportsman $1,000, A-Cadets $700, Hobby-Modifieds $400, Roadrunners $250 plus Penn-Mar Vintage Coupes
Sunday May 26 (rain date June 16) - Mega-Blitz Mach 3
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 2/35 laps – $8,000 total to win
Semi-LM Sportsman $1,000, A-Cadets, $700, Hobby-Modifieds $400
Sunday, June 16 – Checker Flag Championships
Semi-LM Sportsman $1,000, A-Cadets $700, Hobby-Modifieds $400, Roadrunners $250 plus Penn-Mar Vintage Coupes
Plus Kidz Nite – Prizes for Kids
Thursday July 4 (rain date July 7) - Revolution 2013
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 52 laps - $5,200 to win
Semi-LM Sporstman, A-Cadets, features only for Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners
Sunday, July 28 (rain date August 4) - Eriksen Grand Prix
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,000 to win
Semi-LM Sporstman, A-Cadets, Hobby-Modifieds
Sunday, September 1 – Superthunder Road
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,000 to win
Semi-LM Sporstman, A-Cadets, features only for Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners
Thursday-Friday-Saturday, October 10-11-12 (rain date October 13) – The Ultimate
Thursday, October 10 – Track Test
Open Practice for all Divisions
Friday, October 11 – Moonsault Scramble
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,444 to win
Heats for Steel Block Bandit Semi-LM Sportsman, RUSH Crate Late Models, A-Cadets and Hobby-Modifieds
Saturday, October 12 – The Ultimate
Speedmonster/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 75 laps - $10,000 to win
Steel Block Bandits Semi-LM Sportsman Super Championship – 40 laps - $2,500 to win
RUSH Crate Late Models Super Championship – 35 laps – $2,500 to win
A-Cadet Super Championship – 30 laps - $1,500 to win
Hobby-Modified Super Championship – 25 laps - $900 to win
Roadrunner Super Championship – 20 laps - $450 to win