By Scott Hall
CAMARGO, IL – The opening race for the Haulmark All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars is only a month away. The kickoff for the 25th anniversary All Star season is Friday night April 2 at Kentucky’s Paducah International Raceway. The event will be followed by a Saturday night show at St. Francois County Speedway in Farmington, MO on April 3.
Over the past 24 seasons, All Star season openers have gone to famous drivers like Alan Barr, Brad Doty, Kenny Schrader, Kenny Jacobs, Doug Wolfgang, Rock Hodges, Joe Gaerte, Steve Smith, Johnny Mackison, Jr., Joey Saldana, Dave and Dale Blaney, Terry McCarl, Danny Lasoski, Greg Hodnett and Lance Dewease. Who will be the next driver to join this illustrious list?
All the regular All Star competitors in "America's Series" are
expected to be on hand for the first points race of the season. Anticipated entries include defending champion Chad Kemenah, Greg "The Kid" Wilson, Flyin' Ryan Coniam, Bill Rose, Barry Ruble, Dale Blaney and Kelly Kinser. Canadian driver Coniam will debut his new ride, teaming up with Ohio car owner Pete Grove. A bumper crop of drivers are expected to contend for 2004 Rookie-Of-The-Year honors. It will be the first chance to earn rookie
points for the likes of Tim Hunter, Jon Agan, Chad Blonde, Brock Mayes, James High, Eddie Lynch, Jan Howard, Paul May and Ben Rutan.
All competitors are reminded to purchase their season memberships now. Drivers have two membership options this season, $425.00 will give the driver a STIDA insurance policy and free admission to each race. Three absences from All Star events are allowed to maintain free admission status.
The other option is $50.00 buys the driver a membership card for $22.00 pit pass prices at each event without the additional insurance coverage.
All Star competition membership is $250.00 for five cards that
entitle the holders to enter the pits for $22.00 per card.
A membership is not necessary to participate in All Star sprint car races, but membership is required to earn points and be eligible for contingency prize awards. Drivers and car owners can find the 2004 membership forms on the website www.allstarsprint.com.
All Star Opening Event Winners:
5/30/80 Lincoln Park, IN, Alan Barr
5/3/81 Eldora, OH, Brad Doty
4/18/82 Tri State, IN, Kenny Schrader
2/15/83 Volusia, FL, Kenny Jacobs
2/6/84 Jax, FL, Doug Wolfgang
2/8/85 East Bay, FL, Doug Wolfgang
2/5/86 East Bay, FL, Rocky Hodges
1/30/87 Jax, FL, Doug Wolfgang
2/3/88 Volusia, FL, Rocky Hodges
2/4/89 Jax, FL, Joe Gaerte
2/2/90 Jax, FL, Rocky Hodges
2/1/91 Jax, FL, Steve Smith
1/31/92 Jax, FL, Johnny Mackison Jr
1/29/93 Jax, FL, Johnny Mackison Jr
2/4/94 Jax, FL, Joey Saldana
2/8/95 Volusia, FL, Dave Blaney
2/7/96 Volusia, FL, Dave Blaney
2/5/97 Volusia, FL, Terry McCarl
2/4/98 Volusia, FL, Danny Lasoski
2/4/99 Volusia, FL, Greg Hodnett
2/10/00 Volusia, FL, Danny Lasoski
2/8/01 Volusia, FL, Dale Blaney
2/6/02 Putnam Co., FL, Lance Dewease
2/6/03 Volusia, FL, Joey Saldana
For more information visit www.allstarsprint.com or call
217-352-9221.
CAMARGO, IL – The opening race for the Haulmark All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars is only a month away. The kickoff for the 25th anniversary All Star season is Friday night April 2 at Kentucky’s Paducah International Raceway. The event will be followed by a Saturday night show at St. Francois County Speedway in Farmington, MO on April 3.
Over the past 24 seasons, All Star season openers have gone to famous drivers like Alan Barr, Brad Doty, Kenny Schrader, Kenny Jacobs, Doug Wolfgang, Rock Hodges, Joe Gaerte, Steve Smith, Johnny Mackison, Jr., Joey Saldana, Dave and Dale Blaney, Terry McCarl, Danny Lasoski, Greg Hodnett and Lance Dewease. Who will be the next driver to join this illustrious list?
All the regular All Star competitors in "America's Series" are
expected to be on hand for the first points race of the season. Anticipated entries include defending champion Chad Kemenah, Greg "The Kid" Wilson, Flyin' Ryan Coniam, Bill Rose, Barry Ruble, Dale Blaney and Kelly Kinser. Canadian driver Coniam will debut his new ride, teaming up with Ohio car owner Pete Grove. A bumper crop of drivers are expected to contend for 2004 Rookie-Of-The-Year honors. It will be the first chance to earn rookie
points for the likes of Tim Hunter, Jon Agan, Chad Blonde, Brock Mayes, James High, Eddie Lynch, Jan Howard, Paul May and Ben Rutan.
All competitors are reminded to purchase their season memberships now. Drivers have two membership options this season, $425.00 will give the driver a STIDA insurance policy and free admission to each race. Three absences from All Star events are allowed to maintain free admission status.
The other option is $50.00 buys the driver a membership card for $22.00 pit pass prices at each event without the additional insurance coverage.
All Star competition membership is $250.00 for five cards that
entitle the holders to enter the pits for $22.00 per card.
A membership is not necessary to participate in All Star sprint car races, but membership is required to earn points and be eligible for contingency prize awards. Drivers and car owners can find the 2004 membership forms on the website www.allstarsprint.com.
All Star Opening Event Winners:
5/30/80 Lincoln Park, IN, Alan Barr
5/3/81 Eldora, OH, Brad Doty
4/18/82 Tri State, IN, Kenny Schrader
2/15/83 Volusia, FL, Kenny Jacobs
2/6/84 Jax, FL, Doug Wolfgang
2/8/85 East Bay, FL, Doug Wolfgang
2/5/86 East Bay, FL, Rocky Hodges
1/30/87 Jax, FL, Doug Wolfgang
2/3/88 Volusia, FL, Rocky Hodges
2/4/89 Jax, FL, Joe Gaerte
2/2/90 Jax, FL, Rocky Hodges
2/1/91 Jax, FL, Steve Smith
1/31/92 Jax, FL, Johnny Mackison Jr
1/29/93 Jax, FL, Johnny Mackison Jr
2/4/94 Jax, FL, Joey Saldana
2/8/95 Volusia, FL, Dave Blaney
2/7/96 Volusia, FL, Dave Blaney
2/5/97 Volusia, FL, Terry McCarl
2/4/98 Volusia, FL, Danny Lasoski
2/4/99 Volusia, FL, Greg Hodnett
2/10/00 Volusia, FL, Danny Lasoski
2/8/01 Volusia, FL, Dale Blaney
2/6/02 Putnam Co., FL, Lance Dewease
2/6/03 Volusia, FL, Joey Saldana
For more information visit www.allstarsprint.com or call
217-352-9221.
