Post by redclayrebel on Apr 13, 2009 10:44:22 GMT -5
The FASTRAK Racing Series rolls into Red Springs NC April 18 for event number three on the FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series at Hammerdown Speedway.
Many regard a lap around Hammerdown Speedway as one of the quickest laps one will experience anywhere in the Carolina's. The sub 14 second laps which are common at Hammerdown, boast well of track owner Michel Weeks persistence in achieving perfection with regard to track preparation.
By all accounts, the wide layout of Hammerdown in conjunction with a usable racing surface from top to bottom at both ends of the speedway could well produce an intensified level of competition unmatched in the season's first two events.
Hammedown Speedway is one of many new venues for the FASTRAK Racing Series in 2009 joining other first year tracks in Florida, Wyoming, Missouri, West Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Georgia.
Race fans in attendance on Saturday April 18 will certainly be treated to a racing program not often seen in the southeast. Apart from the headlining FASTRAK Racing Series Late Models, the schedule could see local Super Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds and two classes of Micro Sprints in action as well, along with Super Streets and Pure Stocks. Weeks has garnered somewhat of a reputation in the region for not only how diversified his weekly racing program is, but how quickly the program moves along, seeing little down time.
Currently, Lee Cooper of Woodruff, SC is clinging to a slim five point advantage over Clover, SC wheelman Ross Bailes in the FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series point standings with Inman SC driver David Smith only nine markers back.
A deeper look at the point standings reveals a list of 12 drivers who could leave Hammerdown with the points lead including newcomer and Lavonia winner Larry Timms of Hodges, SC and fellow newcomer John Henderson of Aiken, SC.
While 2008 had seen Blairsville, GA's Jonathan Davenport take the first two wins, 2009 is shaping up to be ultra competitive where consistent finishes are paramount and perhaps the elusive key in winning the 2009 FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series championship. There is probably no one more versed then Cooper as he treads through 2009 in quest of his third title, a feat no one has accomplished in the history of the FASTRAK Racing Series.
Recognizing the impact and the significance the FASTRAK Racing Series has had in reshaping the motosports landscape, Hammerdown owner Michael Weeks is currently evaluating the prospect of FASTRAK weekly sanctioning at the Red Springs, NC facility and welcomes input from all drivers in the area. Weeks is confident a Hammerdown regular could well ascend to national acclaim in Red Springs.
Furthermore, Weeks has announced that Hammerdown Speedway will have an open practice on Friday April 17th beginning at 4 pm lasting well into the evening. Practice will be open to all divisions competing Saturday and Weeks vows all visiting FASTRAK Racing Series teams will see plenty of track time. FASTRAK Racing Series teams are also invited to stay overnight and Weeks points out that his facility is one of very few tracks with showers on site.
In an effort to roll out the red carpet for race fans, $5.00 OFF grandstand admission coupons will be available at retail locations throughout the region including Red Springs, Lumberton, and Laurinburg.
Additionally, details are being finalized whereby race fans will have the opportunity to meet a number of FASTRAK Racing Series drivers on Saturday at the K-Mart located in Lumberton and get a rare; up close look at FASTRAK Racing Series Late Models on display slated to race later in the day at Hammerdown Speedway. The FASTRAK Racing Series Autograph Session will benefit the Children's Miracle Network.
Also on tap for Saturday night is the traditional 4-wide salute to fans as fireworks light up the sky overhead.
Clearly, the inaugural FASTRAK Racing Series visit to Hammerdown Speedway could well be an event race fans are still talking about long after the checkered flag falls.
For more information, contact Hammerdown Speedway owner Michael Weeks: 919-868-4191
OR VISIT
www.hammerdownspeedway.com & www.ncdirtracing.com
or contact:
FASTRAK Racing Series
678-935-7304
Many regard a lap around Hammerdown Speedway as one of the quickest laps one will experience anywhere in the Carolina's. The sub 14 second laps which are common at Hammerdown, boast well of track owner Michel Weeks persistence in achieving perfection with regard to track preparation.
By all accounts, the wide layout of Hammerdown in conjunction with a usable racing surface from top to bottom at both ends of the speedway could well produce an intensified level of competition unmatched in the season's first two events.
Hammedown Speedway is one of many new venues for the FASTRAK Racing Series in 2009 joining other first year tracks in Florida, Wyoming, Missouri, West Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Georgia.
Race fans in attendance on Saturday April 18 will certainly be treated to a racing program not often seen in the southeast. Apart from the headlining FASTRAK Racing Series Late Models, the schedule could see local Super Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds and two classes of Micro Sprints in action as well, along with Super Streets and Pure Stocks. Weeks has garnered somewhat of a reputation in the region for not only how diversified his weekly racing program is, but how quickly the program moves along, seeing little down time.
Currently, Lee Cooper of Woodruff, SC is clinging to a slim five point advantage over Clover, SC wheelman Ross Bailes in the FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series point standings with Inman SC driver David Smith only nine markers back.
A deeper look at the point standings reveals a list of 12 drivers who could leave Hammerdown with the points lead including newcomer and Lavonia winner Larry Timms of Hodges, SC and fellow newcomer John Henderson of Aiken, SC.
While 2008 had seen Blairsville, GA's Jonathan Davenport take the first two wins, 2009 is shaping up to be ultra competitive where consistent finishes are paramount and perhaps the elusive key in winning the 2009 FASTRAK Southern/Smokey Mtn/Mid East Touring Series championship. There is probably no one more versed then Cooper as he treads through 2009 in quest of his third title, a feat no one has accomplished in the history of the FASTRAK Racing Series.
Recognizing the impact and the significance the FASTRAK Racing Series has had in reshaping the motosports landscape, Hammerdown owner Michael Weeks is currently evaluating the prospect of FASTRAK weekly sanctioning at the Red Springs, NC facility and welcomes input from all drivers in the area. Weeks is confident a Hammerdown regular could well ascend to national acclaim in Red Springs.
Furthermore, Weeks has announced that Hammerdown Speedway will have an open practice on Friday April 17th beginning at 4 pm lasting well into the evening. Practice will be open to all divisions competing Saturday and Weeks vows all visiting FASTRAK Racing Series teams will see plenty of track time. FASTRAK Racing Series teams are also invited to stay overnight and Weeks points out that his facility is one of very few tracks with showers on site.
In an effort to roll out the red carpet for race fans, $5.00 OFF grandstand admission coupons will be available at retail locations throughout the region including Red Springs, Lumberton, and Laurinburg.
Additionally, details are being finalized whereby race fans will have the opportunity to meet a number of FASTRAK Racing Series drivers on Saturday at the K-Mart located in Lumberton and get a rare; up close look at FASTRAK Racing Series Late Models on display slated to race later in the day at Hammerdown Speedway. The FASTRAK Racing Series Autograph Session will benefit the Children's Miracle Network.
Also on tap for Saturday night is the traditional 4-wide salute to fans as fireworks light up the sky overhead.
Clearly, the inaugural FASTRAK Racing Series visit to Hammerdown Speedway could well be an event race fans are still talking about long after the checkered flag falls.
For more information, contact Hammerdown Speedway owner Michael Weeks: 919-868-4191
OR VISIT
www.hammerdownspeedway.com & www.ncdirtracing.com
or contact:
FASTRAK Racing Series
678-935-7304