By Brett Emrick
Shelby,NC 3-9-04
The Days Inn of West Columbia,SC has been chosen as the “host” hotel for the Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series sanctioned $10,000 to win “Spring Fling 50” scheduled for Saturday, March 20 at I-20 Speedway in Batesburg,SC. A special rate of $45.00 for Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series fans has been arranged for lodging needs. The special rate is for up to four persons per room.
The Days Inn features brand new rooms which include a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, 25” TV with HBO and three selections of ESPN. A deluxe continental breakfast with fresh made to order waffles is available as well as an outdoor pool and Truck and RV parking And, Don Pedro’s Restaurant and Lounge is on the property.
The Days Inn is located off of I-26 at exit 113 (Airport Blvd.) approximately 25 – 30 miles northeast of I-20 Speedway. To receive the special lodging rate of $45.00 phone 803-796-9900 and ask for the “Xtreme DirtCar Fans” rate.
The Saturday, March 20 event at I-20 Speedway will include a complete program of RINGERS GLOVES time trials, heat races, "B" Mains and the YJ STINGER EXTREME ENERGY DRINK dash prior to the running of the $10,000 to win "Spring Fling 50". The I-20 Speedway Hobby Stock, Open Wheel and Stock 4 divisions will support the racing program.
Pit gates will open at 3:00pm with spectator gates opening at 4:00pm and on track action is slated to begin at 6:00pm. Adult general admission is $30.00 with children 12 years of age and under $5.00. Pit admission is $35.00 with children 11 years of age and under $10.00.
Race teams are reminded that for the March 20 event at I-20 Speedway the Goodyear Eagle X-300 and X-400 compound racing tire with an option of the Goodyear Eagle X-500 for the right rear only will be the mandated compound of tires permitted for use in competition. Phone Mike Franklin at the Xtreme DirtCars,Inc. office, (704) 487-1169 ext. 18, to order tires and have any questions related to the Goodyear Eagle tire program answered.
The "Spring Fling 50" will mark only the third time ever for the Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series to visit I-20 Speedway. The inaugural appearance happened August 12, 1993 when Jack Pennington scored the victory. Scott Bloomquist grabbed the win at I-20 Speedway May 12, 1994.
Current Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series "YJ STINGER CUP" point leader Jimmy Mars of Elk Mound,WI will lead the roster of traveling professional drivers into I-20 Speedway. Also on hand will be Donnie Moran of Dresden,OH; 2003 Xtreme DirtCar Series championship runner-up Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine,IA; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville,FL; 2003 Xtreme DirtCar Series "Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year" Matt Miller of Waterville,OH; Ray Cook of Brasstown,NC; Davey Johnson of Greensburg,PA; Don O'Neal of Martinsville,IN; Steve Shaver of Vienna,WV; John Mason of Millersburg,OH and Dennis Franklin of Gaffney,SC. Plus a strong field of LUCAS OIL "Rookie" candidate drivers comprised of Eddie Carier Jr. of Ona,WV; Shane Clanton of Locust Grove,GA; Billy Drake of Bloomington,IL; Jeep Van Wormer of Pinconning,MI, Darren Miller of Chadwick,IL; John Anderson of Omaha,NE; Duke Whiseant of Texarkana,AR and more will be on hand to test the likes of I-20 Speedway top drivers Scott Shirey, Nicky Smoak, Richie Carley, Deano Long and Chris Usry to name just a few.
I-20 Speedway is located west of Columbia,SC on I-20 (exit 39), then 0.8 mile north on SC Highway 178 and then east. For further information phone 803-657-6296, race day only at 803-657-7854 or visit the I-20 Speedway website located at www.I20speedway.com.
Shelby,NC 3-9-04
The Days Inn of West Columbia,SC has been chosen as the “host” hotel for the Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series sanctioned $10,000 to win “Spring Fling 50” scheduled for Saturday, March 20 at I-20 Speedway in Batesburg,SC. A special rate of $45.00 for Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series fans has been arranged for lodging needs. The special rate is for up to four persons per room.
The Days Inn features brand new rooms which include a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, 25” TV with HBO and three selections of ESPN. A deluxe continental breakfast with fresh made to order waffles is available as well as an outdoor pool and Truck and RV parking And, Don Pedro’s Restaurant and Lounge is on the property.
The Days Inn is located off of I-26 at exit 113 (Airport Blvd.) approximately 25 – 30 miles northeast of I-20 Speedway. To receive the special lodging rate of $45.00 phone 803-796-9900 and ask for the “Xtreme DirtCar Fans” rate.
The Saturday, March 20 event at I-20 Speedway will include a complete program of RINGERS GLOVES time trials, heat races, "B" Mains and the YJ STINGER EXTREME ENERGY DRINK dash prior to the running of the $10,000 to win "Spring Fling 50". The I-20 Speedway Hobby Stock, Open Wheel and Stock 4 divisions will support the racing program.
Pit gates will open at 3:00pm with spectator gates opening at 4:00pm and on track action is slated to begin at 6:00pm. Adult general admission is $30.00 with children 12 years of age and under $5.00. Pit admission is $35.00 with children 11 years of age and under $10.00.
Race teams are reminded that for the March 20 event at I-20 Speedway the Goodyear Eagle X-300 and X-400 compound racing tire with an option of the Goodyear Eagle X-500 for the right rear only will be the mandated compound of tires permitted for use in competition. Phone Mike Franklin at the Xtreme DirtCars,Inc. office, (704) 487-1169 ext. 18, to order tires and have any questions related to the Goodyear Eagle tire program answered.
The "Spring Fling 50" will mark only the third time ever for the Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series to visit I-20 Speedway. The inaugural appearance happened August 12, 1993 when Jack Pennington scored the victory. Scott Bloomquist grabbed the win at I-20 Speedway May 12, 1994.
Current Stacker2® Xtreme DirtCar Series "YJ STINGER CUP" point leader Jimmy Mars of Elk Mound,WI will lead the roster of traveling professional drivers into I-20 Speedway. Also on hand will be Donnie Moran of Dresden,OH; 2003 Xtreme DirtCar Series championship runner-up Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine,IA; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville,FL; 2003 Xtreme DirtCar Series "Lucas Oil Rookie of the Year" Matt Miller of Waterville,OH; Ray Cook of Brasstown,NC; Davey Johnson of Greensburg,PA; Don O'Neal of Martinsville,IN; Steve Shaver of Vienna,WV; John Mason of Millersburg,OH and Dennis Franklin of Gaffney,SC. Plus a strong field of LUCAS OIL "Rookie" candidate drivers comprised of Eddie Carier Jr. of Ona,WV; Shane Clanton of Locust Grove,GA; Billy Drake of Bloomington,IL; Jeep Van Wormer of Pinconning,MI, Darren Miller of Chadwick,IL; John Anderson of Omaha,NE; Duke Whiseant of Texarkana,AR and more will be on hand to test the likes of I-20 Speedway top drivers Scott Shirey, Nicky Smoak, Richie Carley, Deano Long and Chris Usry to name just a few.
I-20 Speedway is located west of Columbia,SC on I-20 (exit 39), then 0.8 mile north on SC Highway 178 and then east. For further information phone 803-657-6296, race day only at 803-657-7854 or visit the I-20 Speedway website located at www.I20speedway.com.
