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August 22, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“WV State Championship†at “The Black Diamond†& “SuperSTAR Sizzler†UFo Labor Day Weekend Events!
(Mars, PA) The UFo Race Championship will make the trek to Tyler County Speedway on Friday Night, September 2 for the “WV State Championship†presented by United Rentals. This $8,000 to win event is part of the mega $180,000 “Black Diamond†weekend from September 1 to 3 at the track.
This will be the 4th appearance of the UFo Race Championship at Tyler County in 2011. The wide racey surface at Tyler County has generated spectacular action at each event. With already over 100 cars entered for the “Black Diamondâ€, a massive car count is expected for the UFo “WV State Championshp†presented by United Rentals.
The weekend will kick off on Thursday, September 1 with complete racing programs for the TSMA E-mods paying $800 to the winner and a complete program for the STARS Mod-Lites. Hot Mods and 4-cylinders will run their qualifying heat races and consolations to set Friday night’s feature lineups on Thursday as well as Mini-Wedge racing. Open practice will also be held for the Super Late Models and Pro-Lates. Pit gates open a 2:00 with grandstands at 4:00, mini-wedge racing at 6:00, drivers meeting at 6:30, warm-ups at 6:45 and racing at 7:15.
On Friday, night, September 2, the UFo Race Championship will invade the racey ¼ mile for the “WV State Championship.†Extended-lap heat races of at least 15 laps in distance will determine the initial starting grid with the remaining qualifiers coming from the consolation events. The 55-lap championship feature will pay $8,000 to win and $400 to start. All non-qualifiers will receive a cool $150. The starting grid of 25 cars will include 2 UFo provisionals and 1 track provisional.
In 2010, Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA came out the winner of the UFo “WV State Championship†over a field of 70 pilots. The pre-entry list for the 2011 version of “The Black Diamond†already includes over 110 drivers! Unanimous decision of the UFo drivers with perfect attendance has determined this event will award 75 points to all drivers regardless of finishing position. The UFo “WV State Championship†will have no car entry fee, as with all UFo events.
The FASTRAK Pro-Lates, STARS Mod-Lites, Hot Mods and 4-Cylinders will also contest “WV State Championships†on Friday night. The FASTRAK Pro-Lates will run a complete racing program for $3,000 to win, with the STARS Mod-Lites also running a complete racing program for $700 to win. The Hot Mods will run their 20-lap feature paying $500 to win with the 4-Clyinders also competing in their feature event. Pit gates will open at 2:00, grandstands at 4:00, mini-wedge racing at 6:00, drivers meeting at 6:30, warm-ups at 6:45 with racing at 7:15.
“The Black Diamond 125†on Saturday night, September 4 will rock the world with the coolest format of any Crown Jewel event. The World of Outlaw Super Late Models will be split into 2 groups. Each half of the field will compete in a separate racing program including a separate 40-lap, $10,000 to win feature for each group. The top 8 finishers from each group will advance to the $20,000 to win, 45-lap finale. The 45-lap finale will be aligned by a total redraw of those 16 drivers. It promises to be the most intense 45 laps ever run in racing! Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH and Birkhofer split the qualifying features in 2010 with Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA winning the finale shoot-out.
The TSMA E-mods will return on Saturday for their “WV State Championship†full racing program paying $1,000 to the winner of the 30-lap feature. Pit gates open at 2:00 with grandstands at 3:00, driver autograph session at 4:00, drivers meeting at 6:30, warm-ups at 6:45 and racing following.
Free driver pre-entry and discount advance ticket sales have been extended to August 25. Drivers may pre-enter “The Black Diamond 125†for free if registered before that cut-off date and save the $200 gate entry. Entry blanks and complete event information are located at the event website http://www.blackdiamond125.com.
Discount 3-day tickets are still available through August 25, online through the event website or by calling 304-665-1118. 3-day advance grandstand tickets are $50 and 3-day advance pit tickets are $60. The top 2 rows for the grandstand will be reserved seating and are a $5 upcharge to any ticket price. Race day 3-day passes are $55 for the grandstands and $65 for the pits. 3 day tickets for juniors 7-12 are $15. 1 day tickets for the grandstands are $10 for adults and $5 for juniors 7-12 on Thursday, $25 for adults and $5 for Junior 7-12 on Friday and $35 for adults and $5 for junior 7-12 on Saturday.
The payoff for the UFo Super Late Model “WV State Championship†51 lap feature on Friday September 2 is : 1st-$8,000 2nd-$3,000 3rd-$2,000 4th-$1,200 5th-$1,000 6th-$800 7th-$700 8th-$650 9th-$600 10th-$550 11th-$525 12th-$500 13th-$490 14th-$475 15th-$450 16th-$440 17th-$425 18th-$425 19th-$425 20th-$425 21st-$400 22nd-$400 23rd-$400 24th-$400. Additional feature starting positions may be added at $250. $150 that make 1 lap on the track. At least 1 UFo provisional will start feature. Other provisonals TBA.
The payoff for “The Black Diamond†on Saturday, September 3 is:
Super Late Model Black Diamond Sweet 16 Finale – 45 laps (drivers will receive payoff from qualifying feature plus): 1st-$20,000 2nd-$6,000 3rd-$4,000 4th-$3,000 5th-$2,000 6th-$1,800 7th-$1,500 8th-$1,400 9th-$1,300 10th-$1,200 11th-$1,150 12th-$1,100 13th-$1,075 14th-$1,050 15th-$1,025 16th-$1,000. Additional feature starting positions may be added at a varied payoff amount.
Group 1 Super Late Model Black Diamond 1st Qualifying Feature – 40 laps (drivers can compete in only 1 qualifying feature): 1st- $10,000 plus advance 2nd- $3,000 plus advance 3rd-$2,000 plus advance 4th-$1,200 plus advance 5th-$1,000 plus advance 6th-$800 plus advance 7th-$700 plus advance 8th-$600 plus advance 9th-$1,000 10th-$1,000 11th-$1,000 12th-$1,000 13th-$1,000 14th-$1,000 15th-$1,000 16th-$1,000 17th-$1,000 18th-$1,000 19th-$1,000 20th-$1,000 21st-$1,000 22nd-$1,000 23rd-$1,000 24th-$1,000. Additional feature starting positions may be added at a varied payoff amount. Provisional(s) TBA. $100 for all dnq cars that make 1 lap on the track.
Group 2 Super Late Model Black Diamond 2nd Qualifying Feature – 40 laps (drivers can compete in only 1 qualifying feature): 1st- $10,000 plus advance 2nd- $3,000 plus advance 3rd-$2,000 plus advance 4th-$1,200 plus advance 5th-$1,000 plus advance 6th-$800 plus advance 7th-$700 plus advance 8th-$600 plus advance 9th-$1,000 10th-$1,000 11th-$1,000 12th-$1,000 13th-$1,000 14th-$1,000 15th-$1,000 16th-$1,000 17th-$1,000 18th-$1,000 19th-$1,000 20th-$1,000 21st-$1,000 22nd-$1,000 23rd-$1,000 24th-$1,000. Additional feature starting positions may be added at a varied payoff amount. Provisional(s) TBA. $100 for all dnq cars that make 1 lap on the track.
The full combined available payoff for the 4 Super Late Model features totals over $157,000. The combined payoff listed below is an example of how these winnings may be distributed among all drivers in attendance for both days. The actual payoff for each driver may vary according to drivers’ actual finishing positions, but the total payoff listed below will be distributed among all drivers in attendance both days.
1st-$38,000 2nd-$19,000 3rd-$9,000 4th-$7,200 5th-$5,000 6th-$4,600 7th-$3,400 8th-$3,250 9th-$2,900 10th-$2,750 11th-$2,475 12th-$2,400 13th-$2,265 14th-$2,225 15th-$2,075 16th-$2,040 17th-$1,425 18th-$1,425 19th-$1,425 20th-$1,425 21st-$1,400 22nd-$1,400 23rd-$1,400 24th-$1,400 25th-$1,000 26th-$1,000 27th-$1,000 28th-$1,000 29th-$1,000 30th-$1,000 31st-$1,000 32nd-$1,000 33rd-$1,000 34th-$1,000 35th-$1,000 36th-$1,000 37th-$1,000 38th-$1,000 39th-$1,000 40th-$1,000 41st-$1,000 42nd-$1,000 43rd-$1,000 44th-$1,000 45th-$1,000 46th-$1,000 47th-$1,000 48th-$1,000 49th to Last $250
August 22, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“WV State Championship†at “The Black Diamond†& “SuperSTAR Sizzler†UFo Labor Day Weekend Events!
(Mars, PA) The UFo Race Championship will make the trek to Tyler County Speedway on Friday Night, September 2 for the “WV State Championship†presented by United Rentals. This $8,000 to win event is part of the mega $180,000 “Black Diamond†weekend from September 1 to 3 at the track.
This will be the 4th appearance of the UFo Race Championship at Tyler County in 2011. The wide racey surface at Tyler County has generated spectacular action at each event. With already over 100 cars entered for the “Black Diamondâ€, a massive car count is expected for the UFo “WV State Championshp†presented by United Rentals.
The weekend will kick off on Thursday, September 1 with complete racing programs for the TSMA E-mods paying $800 to the winner and a complete program for the STARS Mod-Lites. Hot Mods and 4-cylinders will run their qualifying heat races and consolations to set Friday night’s feature lineups on Thursday as well as Mini-Wedge racing. Open practice will also be held for the Super Late Models and Pro-Lates. Pit gates open a 2:00 with grandstands at 4:00, mini-wedge racing at 6:00, drivers meeting at 6:30, warm-ups at 6:45 and racing at 7:15.
On Friday, night, September 2, the UFo Race Championship will invade the racey ¼ mile for the “WV State Championship.†Extended-lap heat races of at least 15 laps in distance will determine the initial starting grid with the remaining qualifiers coming from the consolation events. The 55-lap championship feature will pay $8,000 to win and $400 to start. All non-qualifiers will receive a cool $150. The starting grid of 25 cars will include 2 UFo provisionals and 1 track provisional.
In 2010, Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA came out the winner of the UFo “WV State Championship†over a field of 70 pilots. The pre-entry list for the 2011 version of “The Black Diamond†already includes over 110 drivers! Unanimous decision of the UFo drivers with perfect attendance has determined this event will award 75 points to all drivers regardless of finishing position. The UFo “WV State Championship†will have no car entry fee, as with all UFo events.
The FASTRAK Pro-Lates, STARS Mod-Lites, Hot Mods and 4-Cylinders will also contest “WV State Championships†on Friday night. The FASTRAK Pro-Lates will run a complete racing program for $3,000 to win, with the STARS Mod-Lites also running a complete racing program for $700 to win. The Hot Mods will run their 20-lap feature paying $500 to win with the 4-Clyinders also competing in their feature event. Pit gates will open at 2:00, grandstands at 4:00, mini-wedge racing at 6:00, drivers meeting at 6:30, warm-ups at 6:45 with racing at 7:15.
“The Black Diamond 125†on Saturday night, September 4 will rock the world with the coolest format of any Crown Jewel event. The World of Outlaw Super Late Models will be split into 2 groups. Each half of the field will compete in a separate racing program including a separate 40-lap, $10,000 to win feature for each group. The top 8 finishers from each group will advance to the $20,000 to win, 45-lap finale. The 45-lap finale will be aligned by a total redraw of those 16 drivers. It promises to be the most intense 45 laps ever run in racing! Donnie Moran of Dresden, OH and Birkhofer split the qualifying features in 2010 with Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA winning the finale shoot-out.
The TSMA E-mods will return on Saturday for their “WV State Championship†full racing program paying $1,000 to the winner of the 30-lap feature. Pit gates open at 2:00 with grandstands at 3:00, driver autograph session at 4:00, drivers meeting at 6:30, warm-ups at 6:45 and racing following.
Free driver pre-entry and discount advance ticket sales have been extended to August 25. Drivers may pre-enter “The Black Diamond 125†for free if registered before that cut-off date and save the $200 gate entry. Entry blanks and complete event information are located at the event website http://www.blackdiamond125.com.
Discount 3-day tickets are still available through August 25, online through the event website or by calling 304-665-1118. 3-day advance grandstand tickets are $50 and 3-day advance pit tickets are $60. The top 2 rows for the grandstand will be reserved seating and are a $5 upcharge to any ticket price. Race day 3-day passes are $55 for the grandstands and $65 for the pits. 3 day tickets for juniors 7-12 are $15. 1 day tickets for the grandstands are $10 for adults and $5 for juniors 7-12 on Thursday, $25 for adults and $5 for Junior 7-12 on Friday and $35 for adults and $5 for junior 7-12 on Saturday.
The payoff for the UFo Super Late Model “WV State Championship†51 lap feature on Friday September 2 is : 1st-$8,000 2nd-$3,000 3rd-$2,000 4th-$1,200 5th-$1,000 6th-$800 7th-$700 8th-$650 9th-$600 10th-$550 11th-$525 12th-$500 13th-$490 14th-$475 15th-$450 16th-$440 17th-$425 18th-$425 19th-$425 20th-$425 21st-$400 22nd-$400 23rd-$400 24th-$400. Additional feature starting positions may be added at $250. $150 that make 1 lap on the track. At least 1 UFo provisional will start feature. Other provisonals TBA.
The payoff for “The Black Diamond†on Saturday, September 3 is:
Super Late Model Black Diamond Sweet 16 Finale – 45 laps (drivers will receive payoff from qualifying feature plus): 1st-$20,000 2nd-$6,000 3rd-$4,000 4th-$3,000 5th-$2,000 6th-$1,800 7th-$1,500 8th-$1,400 9th-$1,300 10th-$1,200 11th-$1,150 12th-$1,100 13th-$1,075 14th-$1,050 15th-$1,025 16th-$1,000. Additional feature starting positions may be added at a varied payoff amount.
Group 1 Super Late Model Black Diamond 1st Qualifying Feature – 40 laps (drivers can compete in only 1 qualifying feature): 1st- $10,000 plus advance 2nd- $3,000 plus advance 3rd-$2,000 plus advance 4th-$1,200 plus advance 5th-$1,000 plus advance 6th-$800 plus advance 7th-$700 plus advance 8th-$600 plus advance 9th-$1,000 10th-$1,000 11th-$1,000 12th-$1,000 13th-$1,000 14th-$1,000 15th-$1,000 16th-$1,000 17th-$1,000 18th-$1,000 19th-$1,000 20th-$1,000 21st-$1,000 22nd-$1,000 23rd-$1,000 24th-$1,000. Additional feature starting positions may be added at a varied payoff amount. Provisional(s) TBA. $100 for all dnq cars that make 1 lap on the track.
Group 2 Super Late Model Black Diamond 2nd Qualifying Feature – 40 laps (drivers can compete in only 1 qualifying feature): 1st- $10,000 plus advance 2nd- $3,000 plus advance 3rd-$2,000 plus advance 4th-$1,200 plus advance 5th-$1,000 plus advance 6th-$800 plus advance 7th-$700 plus advance 8th-$600 plus advance 9th-$1,000 10th-$1,000 11th-$1,000 12th-$1,000 13th-$1,000 14th-$1,000 15th-$1,000 16th-$1,000 17th-$1,000 18th-$1,000 19th-$1,000 20th-$1,000 21st-$1,000 22nd-$1,000 23rd-$1,000 24th-$1,000. Additional feature starting positions may be added at a varied payoff amount. Provisional(s) TBA. $100 for all dnq cars that make 1 lap on the track.
The full combined available payoff for the 4 Super Late Model features totals over $157,000. The combined payoff listed below is an example of how these winnings may be distributed among all drivers in attendance for both days. The actual payoff for each driver may vary according to drivers’ actual finishing positions, but the total payoff listed below will be distributed among all drivers in attendance both days.
1st-$38,000 2nd-$19,000 3rd-$9,000 4th-$7,200 5th-$5,000 6th-$4,600 7th-$3,400 8th-$3,250 9th-$2,900 10th-$2,750 11th-$2,475 12th-$2,400 13th-$2,265 14th-$2,225 15th-$2,075 16th-$2,040 17th-$1,425 18th-$1,425 19th-$1,425 20th-$1,425 21st-$1,400 22nd-$1,400 23rd-$1,400 24th-$1,400 25th-$1,000 26th-$1,000 27th-$1,000 28th-$1,000 29th-$1,000 30th-$1,000 31st-$1,000 32nd-$1,000 33rd-$1,000 34th-$1,000 35th-$1,000 36th-$1,000 37th-$1,000 38th-$1,000 39th-$1,000 40th-$1,000 41st-$1,000 42nd-$1,000 43rd-$1,000 44th-$1,000 45th-$1,000 46th-$1,000 47th-$1,000 48th-$1,000 49th to Last $250
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