Colorado Springs,CO – April 6, 2005 – By Bret Emrick, World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® LM Series
Officials of DIRT MotorSports have agreed to a request by Brian Birkhofer to be released as a member of the World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series “Dirty Dozen”. Citing personal issues, the personable Muscatine,IA driver regretfully asked for his release from being a full-time driver for the 2005 season. DIRT MotorSports officials agreed to Birkhofer’s request understanding that personal issues arise and sometimes makes fulfilling contractual obligations impossible.
Shane Clanton of Locust Grove,GA has agreed to take Birkhofer’s spot among the “Dirty Dozen” for the ’05 season. Clanton, who is gunning for the “Rookie of the Year” title with the World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series, garnered his first career World Of Outlaws victory May 8, 2004 at North Georgia Motor Speedway. Clanton will campaign the SAE Parts,Inc. No. 25 RSD Enterprises Rocket Chassis/Custom Race Engines Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
“We totally understand and respect Brian’s request to be released as a member of the 2005 ‘Dirty Dozen’”, stated DIRT MotorSports COO Bobby Hartslief. “We have no animosity against Brian and his feelings are the same towards us. Brian just found himself in a situation that unfortunately happens. Brian will support us at 60% to 70% of our events during 2005. We wish Brian the best and welcome him to race with us any time.”
Clanton is a welcome addition to the 2005 World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series “Dirty Dozen” according to Hartslief. “We are extremely glad to have Shane and the Ronnie Dobbins race team as part of the ‘Dirty Dozen’. They will be in the thick of things as Shane proved last year when he won at North Georgia.”
WHAT
The World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series makes their first ever visit this Friday (4/8) to “The Rock”/Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland,MD, for a $10,000 to win event while also debuting for the first time ever Saturday (4/9) to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda,VA, for the “Dixie Chopper 50” presented by Thurston Spring Service,Inc., a $10,000 to win event.
WHERE
For “The Rock”/Allegany County Speedway: I-68 to exit 42, then 2.7 miles south on U.S. Route 220, then 0.4 miles east on Moss Ave. (at the Allegany County Fairgrounds).
For Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway: from Richmond,VA, take U.S. Route 360 East to Tappahannock, then south 25 miles on U.S. Route 17 South; from Hampton Roads, I-64 West to West Point Exit #220, take U.S. Route 33 East until merging with U.S. Route 17, then north ten miles on U.S. Route 17 North.
WHEN
At “The Rock”/Allegany County Speedway: pit gates open at 4:00p.m., grandstands at 5:30p.m. and racing at 7:00p.m.
At Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway: pit gates open at 12:00 Noon, grandstands at 4:00p.m., warm-ups at 6:15p.m.
TICKETS
At “The Rock”/Allegany County Speedway: Adult tickets $30; Children 12 years of age and under $15. Pit admission is $35.00. Call (410) 857-3821 for more information.
At Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway: Adult tickets $25; Seniors and Military $20; Students 13-17 yrs. old $15; Children 7-12 yrs. old $10; children 6 and under free. Pit admission is $30.00. Call (804) 758-1VMS (1867) for more information.
The World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series is brought to the fans across the country by several sponsors and partners, including series sponsors Stacker 2®, Hoosier Racing Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, VP Racing Fuels, and SPEED CHANNEL. Promotional Partners include AMB i.t., RACEceiver, HUMMERSGONEWILD.COM, Zippo Lighters, and The University of Northwestern Ohio. Contingency sponsors include DART Machinery, MSD Ignitions, Wrisco Industries, and Quarter Master.
Officials of DIRT MotorSports have agreed to a request by Brian Birkhofer to be released as a member of the World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series “Dirty Dozen”. Citing personal issues, the personable Muscatine,IA driver regretfully asked for his release from being a full-time driver for the 2005 season. DIRT MotorSports officials agreed to Birkhofer’s request understanding that personal issues arise and sometimes makes fulfilling contractual obligations impossible.
Shane Clanton of Locust Grove,GA has agreed to take Birkhofer’s spot among the “Dirty Dozen” for the ’05 season. Clanton, who is gunning for the “Rookie of the Year” title with the World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series, garnered his first career World Of Outlaws victory May 8, 2004 at North Georgia Motor Speedway. Clanton will campaign the SAE Parts,Inc. No. 25 RSD Enterprises Rocket Chassis/Custom Race Engines Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
“We totally understand and respect Brian’s request to be released as a member of the 2005 ‘Dirty Dozen’”, stated DIRT MotorSports COO Bobby Hartslief. “We have no animosity against Brian and his feelings are the same towards us. Brian just found himself in a situation that unfortunately happens. Brian will support us at 60% to 70% of our events during 2005. We wish Brian the best and welcome him to race with us any time.”
Clanton is a welcome addition to the 2005 World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series “Dirty Dozen” according to Hartslief. “We are extremely glad to have Shane and the Ronnie Dobbins race team as part of the ‘Dirty Dozen’. They will be in the thick of things as Shane proved last year when he won at North Georgia.”
WHAT
The World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series makes their first ever visit this Friday (4/8) to “The Rock”/Allegany County Speedway in Cumberland,MD, for a $10,000 to win event while also debuting for the first time ever Saturday (4/9) to Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway in Saluda,VA, for the “Dixie Chopper 50” presented by Thurston Spring Service,Inc., a $10,000 to win event.
WHERE
For “The Rock”/Allegany County Speedway: I-68 to exit 42, then 2.7 miles south on U.S. Route 220, then 0.4 miles east on Moss Ave. (at the Allegany County Fairgrounds).
For Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway: from Richmond,VA, take U.S. Route 360 East to Tappahannock, then south 25 miles on U.S. Route 17 South; from Hampton Roads, I-64 West to West Point Exit #220, take U.S. Route 33 East until merging with U.S. Route 17, then north ten miles on U.S. Route 17 North.
WHEN
At “The Rock”/Allegany County Speedway: pit gates open at 4:00p.m., grandstands at 5:30p.m. and racing at 7:00p.m.
At Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway: pit gates open at 12:00 Noon, grandstands at 4:00p.m., warm-ups at 6:15p.m.
TICKETS
At “The Rock”/Allegany County Speedway: Adult tickets $30; Children 12 years of age and under $15. Pit admission is $35.00. Call (410) 857-3821 for more information.
At Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway: Adult tickets $25; Seniors and Military $20; Students 13-17 yrs. old $15; Children 7-12 yrs. old $10; children 6 and under free. Pit admission is $30.00. Call (804) 758-1VMS (1867) for more information.
The World Of Outlaws Stacker 2® Late Model Series is brought to the fans across the country by several sponsors and partners, including series sponsors Stacker 2®, Hoosier Racing Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, VP Racing Fuels, and SPEED CHANNEL. Promotional Partners include AMB i.t., RACEceiver, HUMMERSGONEWILD.COM, Zippo Lighters, and The University of Northwestern Ohio. Contingency sponsors include DART Machinery, MSD Ignitions, Wrisco Industries, and Quarter Master.
