Point Races On the Line as Nationals Near!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Point Races On the Line as Nationals Near!
(Bill W) Point races are on the line in the chase for the Knoxville Championship Cup as the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals and the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil draw near! 3M Night this Saturday, July 26, will dictate a lot of drivers’ seasons in the ultra-competitive 410 and 360 sprint car classes!
Just four point races remain in the 410 class, and “The Dude” Danny Lasoski has used consistency to sit atop the standings in Guy Forbrook’s #5 sprinter. Billy “Tornado” Alley has teamed with SA Racing to field a formidable team each and every week and is 355 points behind the leader. Mark Dobmeier has heated up late this season and is third in the standings ahead of two-time feature winner Justin Henderson and defending track champion, “Blackjack” Brian Brown. Brown has used a series of solid finishes to climb into the top five.
Skip “Action” Jackson won for the 25th time in his career last Saturday and is sixth in the race ahead of Calvin Landis, young charger Davey Heskin, “Zoom Zoom” Dusty Zomer and “The Snake” Jake Peters. Expect plenty of visitors including Wayne Johnson to join the regular contingent as the 48th Annual SuperClean Knoxville Nationals presented by Lucas Oil loom on August 6-9!
Points are getting even more urgent for the 360 class, as just three point races remain. Matt Moro has built an 82 point lead in the standings by way of two straight feature wins. Only 39 points separate second from fifth in the standings, so a lot is yet to be decided. Brett Mather is runner-up at this stage, followed by Gregg Bakker. Josh Higday is the defending champ and won’t go down easy. He has surged to a close fourth in the race ahead of Dustin Selvage. Ryan Roberts, “The Bulldogg” Jesse Giannetto, Jon Agan, Joe Beaver and Natalie Sather round out the top ten.
With many of the 360 series having this weekend off preceding the 18th Annual Arnold Motor Supply 360 Nationals, there could be a host of invaders trying to take the big loot from the regulars!
We’ll see you at the Knoxville Raceway!
For more information on the upcoming weekend visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!
Saturday, July 12
Event: 3M Night – Knoxville Championship Cup Series racing
Time: Hot laps at 6:45 p.m.
Admission: $12 adults, $3 children
Other Things You Should Know:
Knoxville Family Pack
Families are encouraged to take advantage of Knoxville’s “Family Pack”. The pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $44! Additional family members can be included for $6 each! Our non-alcohol and non-tobacco family sections are sections I and J.
Gas Money Giveaway
Every race night, two lucky fans will receive $25 to go towards their gas! Both general admission and reserved ticket holders will be included in the random draw.
This Week’s Autographs
Driver’s will be signing autographs every Saturday between 5 and 5:55 p.m. right behind the grandstands.
In addition, drivers will be crossing the track during intermission between the heats and features to sign on Saturday night as well. You’ll never know who will be coming over, so be ready!
NOS Discount
Any fan bringing an empty NOS Energy Drink container will receive $2 off their general admission ticket!
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Have your birthday or anniversary announced over the P.A. at Knoxville by e-mailing your information to bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com. Please get your request to us by Thursday!
More Information
For more information on the weekend’s activities, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com or call 641 842-5431!
(Pictured): Last week's feature winner Skip Jackson
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