(Hanford, CA - 7/18/2007) Kings Speedway (CA) promoter Frank Dias will
stage a “Salute To The Fans” night on Saturday, July 21, featuring
SCRA’s 360 c.i. non-winged Sprint cars. To show his appreciation to the
dedicated fans who have supported the track during its first full season of
action-packed racing after being shuttered for almost two years, Dias has
invited SCRA to run a 50-lap feature event instead of the normal distance of
30 laps. Additionally, the winner’s share of the overall purse has been
increased to a hefty $1,500. The second-place finisher is expected to receive
$800, with $700, $600 and $500 expected for following three positions.
With the increased distance and available purse, a larger than normal field
of “hungry” drivers are expected to vie for the expanded dollars and
laurels including the current point leaders, Davey Pombo, Peter Murphy, Rusty
Carlile, Jeff Gardner and Jonathan Logan. Murphy will be going for his fifth
consecutive victory at “The Place to Race.”
SCRA’s head “honcho” Richard Harvey is hoping to have 30 to 35
dirt-track specialists on-hand to compete in four heat races, a “B” main
and the marathon 50-lapper. Additionally, the regular fan-favorite Passing
Masters Dash will take place. Peter Murphy, current point leader of this
separate series with 44 markers, hopes to maintain his lead over Pombo’s 38
and Carlile’s 16. The Dash is open to the fastest six drivers based on
qualifying times, who must then transfer out of their respective heat races by
finishing first through fourth.
Special prices for the fans have been established for this special evening:
Adults $12, Kids (6-12) $5, Military $8, Senior citizens $8. The Pit Gate
opens at 2 pm and the Grandstands at 5 pm.
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