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Kicks Off Nevada State Championship Series By Glenn Hopper |
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KEEPING UP WITH THE CALIFORNIA ASPHALT SPRINTCAR ASSOCIATION |
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May 20, 2004 - San Jose, CA. On Saturday, May 29th the California Asphalt Sprintcar Association will venture across the state line to Carson City Nevada’s Champion Speedway for the first round a special four race series at the high-banked quarter-mile paved oval to determine a Nevada State Sprint Car Champion. Each of the four races will feature a 100-lap main event for the ground shaking sprint cars. The sprint car only event will consist of traditional qualifying, a trophy dash, and a special autograph session in which all CASA cars and drivers will be presented on the front straight where the fans will be able to join them on the track. Qualifying will determine heat race lineups and the main event lineup will be determined by fan activity, which will heavily favor a complete inversion. “Pre-race commitments look to have us bring about 20 cars from California,” said CASA President and CEO, Scott Clough. “And with about a half dozen Nevada based cars expected to defend their turf, we should put on a heck of a show for the fans.” Added Clough, “Tahoe, Reno, Carson City race fans haven’t seen sprint cars for some time now. Everyone I talk with is really excited about this series.” Current CASA points leader Matt DeMartini leads the California contingent over the Sierras and is hopeful his consistent finishes are a harbinger of a victory in the Silver State. As usual, the rest of the fiercely competitive CASA stars intend to find their own way to victory lane. Two-time CASA winner Brian McClish and feature winners Daniel Hood and Nicholas Rescino also expect success at the high-banked speedway. Many time Carson City feature winner, and former Reno resident, Mike McCreary’s experience should have him in the hunt, as well as 2002 Champion Speedway Sprint Car Champion Glenn Hopper. Carson City’s Plaza Hotel will be race-central for the traveling California racers throughout the series and Champion Speedway will present a laser engraved diamond ring to the 2004 Nevada State Sprint Car Champion at the series finale on September 18th. |
