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September 2, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dog Hollow Speedway Cranks It Up for the UFo Grand Finale “Thunder Dog Showdown†on Sept 24-25-26
(Mars, PA) Dog Hollow Speedway has released the details for the three day spectacular “ThunderDog Showdown†presented by G & R Excavating & Demolition of Tyrone, PA on Thursday-Friday-Saturday, September 24-25-26. The “ThunderDog Showdown†will be a total late model phenomenon with four late model-type features and three late model classes in competition during the weekend.
The 2015 UFo “ThunderDog Showdown†will feature two complete UFo Super Late Model programs paying $7.250 total to win, $600 total for 24th and $275 total for non-qualifiers. With two complete point races at one event, the UFo Championship will be on the line with Devin Friese, Dylan Yoder, Michael Altobelli, Jr. and Justin Kann all in the zone to claim the title.
UFo Super Late Models will race for $2,000 to win in the “Flying Floyd Kline Klassic†and $5,250 to win in the “ThunderDog 55.†Semi-Lates (steel block/limited/crate option) will race for $1,500 to win. Crate Late Models will compete for $1,800 to win in the “Ultimate Crate Challenge.†Cadets (street stocks/pro-stocks) will race for $800 to win. Hobby/Pure Stocks will pay $600 to win and Roadrunner 4-Cylinders will compete for $350 to win.
The weekend will kick off of Thursday, September 24 with a “Track Test.†This night will allow all competitors open practice on the 3/8 mile supertrack to set their cars up for the weekend.
On Friday, September 24, the “Flyin’ Floyd Kline Klassic†will feature the UFo Super Late Models in a full racing program with a 36 lap feature paying $2,000 to the winner. Floyd was the inaugural winner of the “Fall Fest†event held at the Challenger Raceway, so it is fitting that his tribute race be part of this new Indiana County fall event. The Semi-Lates, Cadets, Hobby/Pure Stocks and Roadrunner/4-Cylinders will compete in their qualifying heat races. As an added bonus, the Cyclone Mini-Cup Late Models will also run a full racing program on Friday night.
On Saturday, September 25, the “ThunderDog 55†will feature the UFo Super Late Models in another full racing program with $5,250 going to the winner of the 55 lap championship finale for the circuit. The Semi-Lates, Crate Late Models, Cadets, Hobby/Pure Stocks and Roadrunner 4-Cylinders will all race in their consolation and super championship feature events.
UFo rules will apply for the Super Late Models. This event will use an open compound tire rule with a 16 ¾†cross section and 93†circumference limit for the Super Late Model cars.
Simplified, multi-tier rules have been established for the Semi-Lates, Cadets and Hobby/Pure Stocks for this event. These rules are similar to those used at the Challenger Raceway and will allow virtually all cars in the region to be legal and competitive. Full rules for the event for all divisions may be found at http://www.doghollowspeedway.net/wp-...G-50-RULES.pdf.
Semi-Lates will allow limited 360 c.i. cars to run at 2,325 weight, econo/RFH type cars to race at 2,330 weight, open steel blocks at 2,425 weight and crate late models at 2,200 weight with an 12†spoiler. Crate Late Models will compete under CARS, RUSH or FASTRAK rules.
Cadets will have a 2,600 weight for 602 motors, 2,855 weight for 604 motors, 2,850 weight for 360 spec motors, 3,000 weight for 412 standard cars. The 3,100 open category will permit more racing-type equipment to be utilized on the cars.
Hobby/Pure Stocks will run under the Dog Hollow general rules. All cars must meet the standard track specifications. The standard weight is 3,300 for cars without a triple disc clutch. Cars with a 602 crate motor may weigh 3,000. Cars with a triple disc clutch must weight 3,400. Additionally for this event, Hobby/Pure Stock cars without headers and a triple disc clutch may weigh 3,200. The track rules will apply for the Roadrunner/4-Cylinders. .
The rain date for the “ThunderDog Showdown†will be the following weekend on October 1-2-3. Each night the pit gates will open at 3:30 with grandstands opening at 5:00 and action starting at 7:00.
“Track Test†prices on Thursday, September 24 will be $5 for the grandstand with children 10 and under free. All pit passes will be $25. A 3-day pit pass will be available for $95 on Thursday night with a savings of $10.
“Flyin’ Floyd Kline Klassic prices on Friday, September 25 will be $20 for the grandstand, $15 for seniors 60 and over, $8 for juniors 13 to 17, and $6 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under will be free in the grandstands. Family grandstand packages for Friday will be $35 for 2 adults, 2 children and 2 hot dogs and drinks or $40 for for 2 adults, 3 children and 3 hot dogs and drinks. All pit passes will be $35
“ThunderDog 55†prices on Saturday, September 26 will be $25 for the grandstand, $17 for seniors 60 and over, $8 for juniors 13 to 17 and $6 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under will be free in the grandstands. Family grandstand packages for Friday will be $40 for 2 adults, 2 children and 2 hot dogs and drinks or $45 for for 2 adults, 3 children and 3 hot dogs and drinks. All pit passes will be $40.
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