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| FANS 70 & OVER FREE AT SATURDAY'S USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE AT PERRIS! |
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(APRIL 10, 2007, PERRIS, CA) This Saturday night, when Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply presents the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars at Perris Auto Speedway, it will be "Oldtimers Night." Any fan age 70 or older, who shows a valid id at the ticket window this Saturday, will be admitted free. In addition to the stars and cars of today, the Western Racing Association will be on hand with gorgeous, vintage Sprint Cars, Midgets and a few Jalopies dating back as far as the 1930s. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM with racing at 7:00. "We started with naming June "Kid's Month" in 2000 or 2001," promoter Don Kazarian said from behind his desk on Monday afternoon. "Kids are free throughout the month of June. We added 1950's Night and then 1960's Night for fans born in those decades. They proved to be very popular. So, we added 70's and 40's Nights for fans born in those decades and now Oldtimers Night to honor any fans who are age 70 or older. It is always a lot of fun." Speaking of fun, the USAC/CRA Series is off to an incredible start in 2007. Through the first ten races, the series has produced ten different winners. "How often have you seen any short track series produce ten different winners to open a season," Kazarian asked? "The level of competition in the USAC/CRA Series is fantastic! And, do not forget that Rip Williams, Rickie Gaunt and Danny Sheridan, just to name a few, have not won yet! This is truly some great racing." Heading the list of entries for the Western Racing Association is 84 year-old Walt James of Acton, California. The former 21-year president of the original CRA has an unmistakable twinkle in his eye and an enthusiasm for racing that is second to none. Elected to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 1993, James will be competing in the WRA Sprint Car division. He will be challenged by among others, 83-year old Bill Gerard of Santa Ana, California and Paso Robles, California's 75-year old Kenny Van Blargen who is a former Santa Maria Speedway Champion. 81-year old West Covina, California resident Dick Hughes heads the list of entries for the WRA Midgets. There will be several Offenhauser powered Midgets in action and the nostalgic sound of those cars is worth the price of admission alone. Saturday's display of dirt track aggression will include qualifying, four 10-lap heat races, a 12 lap B main and a furious 30 lap A main event for the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars. The WRA drivers will contest a heat and main event for each division. On Friday, the red-hot drag racing action at the Street Legal Strip at The PAS will continue. Friday's gates will open at 5:00 PM with racing at 6:00. Anyone wishing more information can contact Perris Auto Speedway at (951) 940-0134. Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of the Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit at the Ramona Expressway and go two miles east to the fairgrounds. racesatthepas@aol.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment USAC/CRA SERIES SPRINT CAR POINT STANDINGS 1. Tony Jones – Norco, CA – 574 2. Mike Spencer – Temecula, CA - 534 3. Rickie Gaunt – Torrance, CA – 488 4. Darren Hagen – Riverside, CA – 460 5. Danny Sheridan – Santa Maria, CA – 431 6. Scotty Weir – Marion, IN – 414 7. Rip Williams – Yorba Linda, CA - 376 8. R. J. Johnson – Phoenix, AZ – 345 9. Garrett Hansen – Manhattan Beach, CA – 315 10. Cory Kruseman – Ventura, CA - 301 11. Tyler Brown – Norco, CA – 266 12. David Cardey – Riverside, CA – 257 13. Damion Gardner, Concord, CA – 240 14. Charles Davis Jr. – Buckeye, AZ – 210 15. Dustin Morgan – Tulsa, OK – 201 Josh Wise – Riverside, CA – 201 17. Josh Ford – Camarillo, CA – 196 18. Michael Trimble – San Jose, CA – 179 19. Jason York – Chico, CA – 178 20. Rodney Argo – Gardena, CA - 175 |
