Could it be any closer for the Touring Championships? Both Mid East and Southern Region Championships are completely up for grabs as the FASTRAK Dirt Late Model Series rolls into the high banks of Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap TN this weekend.
A more than average car count is expected, as many teams see this as a ‘paid practice’ for the upcoming $50,000 to win Grand Nationals. As track owner Joe Loven has been working on the track creating a much more ‘tacky’ surface, look for the current track record of 13:64 set by local Allen Champ earlier this year to be shattered. The competition is sure to be fierce as competitors from all over the South East are planning to be there.
“The Gap” as it is called, has a certain flavor, as it is often said the locals there are some of the fastest in the country. With both FASTRAK Regional Championships in close contention, all of the Touring teams are certain to be in attendance as well. The Southern Region is only separated by as little as 6 points. The Regional Championships will be decided this weekend period!
Three weeks ago, John “The Wild Cat” Llewellyn (90) of Knoxville TN , led the points with William “Mr. Smooth” (22) of Phenix City Al close behind, and David “Bad Boy” McCoy (187) of Franklin NC holding the trump card with a “throw away” resulting from his win at the FASTRAK Winter Nationals earlier this year. “Lightning” Lee Cooper (57) of Greer SC held the forth place position resulting in having had a very tough first part of the 2007 season.
Then came the $10,000 to win race at Wythe raceway. Llewellyn had a bad night, McCoy made up some ground with Cooper bringing home a 2nd place finish. Points were turned upside down as the “trump card” of McCoy was beginning to lose it’s luster. Thomas broke going for the lead late in the race, and now the points were turned upside down again. Both Thomas and Llewellyn suffer while McCoy and Cooper make up a little ground.
Then comes Antioch Speedway. Cooper 307 points, Llewellyn 307, Thomas 306 and McCoy 290 with a possible 315. Cooper comes home 2nd, Llewellyn 4th, McCoy 7th. Thomas not there. Cooper takes the point lead.
Carolina Speedway. Mid East Points : Cooper 360, Llewellyn 358, McCoy possible 329 and Thomas 272. Southern Region Cooper 341, Llewellyn 338, McCoy possible 344. Does McCoy lead or not after this event. Copper broke a tie rod, McCoy caught up in a wreck early on in the race, Llewellyn with a good run bringing home 9th. Cooper finishes 18th and McCoy 19th. Man this is getting tighter. Thomas out of it with a no show.
Going into the Gap. Llewellyn takes the lead back again! Cooper 2nd and McCoy 3rd in the Mid East Region. Southern Region Llewellyn takes the lead again with 365, Cooper 359 and McCoy a possible 361. Top three separated by only 6 points!
Both the Mid East and Southern Region Championships WILL BE DECIDED this weekend at the Gap. Each Championship pays $5000 to win and pays through 10 positions. McCoys “ace in the hole” is no more, as everything is now on the line. IT WILL BE DECIDED SATURDAY SEPT 29TH. There are lots of combinations that could happen. WHO WILL LEAVE THE CHAMPION OF THE MID EAST REGION? WHO WILL LEAD THE CHAMPION OF THE SOUTHERN REGION? In only four days, we will know.
This weekend: Volunteer Speedway, Bulls Gap TN
Friday Sept 28th: Open Practice Gates open 4:30
Saturday Sept 29th: $200 to win and both Regional Championships to be decided.
FASTRAK $50,000 TO WIN GRAND NATIONALS STARTING IN ONE WEEK!
Oct 5th and 6th- Green Valley Speedway, Glencoe AL. (Night 1 Southern and Mid East Regions)
Friday Oct 5th Open Practice Saturday Oct 6th Race
$2000 to win $400 to start
Oct 17th and 18th Mountain Raceway Park, Maryville TN (Night 2 for the entire Nation)
Weds Oct 18th Open Practice Thursday Oct 18th Night 2 Oct 19th Rain Date
$2000 to win $400 to start
Oct 19th and 20th Volunteer Speedway, Bulls Gap TN (Night 3 for the entire Nation and the Grand Finale)
Friday Oct 19th Open Practice Saturday Oct 20th Night 3 Oct 21st Rain Date
$2000 to win $400 to start
$6000 in tow money for the last 2 days of the Grand Nationals.
*For teams that participated in all 3 nights and did not make the show on nights 2 and 3.
$50,000 to win- $250,000 in point money “up for grabs”
Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, Maypole Chevrolet, Duralite Wheels, PPM Racing Products, Heintz Performance, MK-Direct, Braswell Carburetion, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis, Modern Chevrolet, Schoenfeld Headers.
*THE FASTRAK DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES is based on the GM crate engine program using both the 602 and 604 engine types. All teams utilize Goodyear Racing Tires as the “spec tire” allowing teams tremendous savings in both engine and tire expense. The National Championship of the FASTRAK RACING SEIRES is one of the largest in the United States totaling over $350,000.00 for the 2007 season.
*The FASTRAK Racing Series is a dirt late model series based on GM Performance parts crate engines.
A more than average car count is expected, as many teams see this as a ‘paid practice’ for the upcoming $50,000 to win Grand Nationals. As track owner Joe Loven has been working on the track creating a much more ‘tacky’ surface, look for the current track record of 13:64 set by local Allen Champ earlier this year to be shattered. The competition is sure to be fierce as competitors from all over the South East are planning to be there.
“The Gap” as it is called, has a certain flavor, as it is often said the locals there are some of the fastest in the country. With both FASTRAK Regional Championships in close contention, all of the Touring teams are certain to be in attendance as well. The Southern Region is only separated by as little as 6 points. The Regional Championships will be decided this weekend period!
Three weeks ago, John “The Wild Cat” Llewellyn (90) of Knoxville TN , led the points with William “Mr. Smooth” (22) of Phenix City Al close behind, and David “Bad Boy” McCoy (187) of Franklin NC holding the trump card with a “throw away” resulting from his win at the FASTRAK Winter Nationals earlier this year. “Lightning” Lee Cooper (57) of Greer SC held the forth place position resulting in having had a very tough first part of the 2007 season.
Then came the $10,000 to win race at Wythe raceway. Llewellyn had a bad night, McCoy made up some ground with Cooper bringing home a 2nd place finish. Points were turned upside down as the “trump card” of McCoy was beginning to lose it’s luster. Thomas broke going for the lead late in the race, and now the points were turned upside down again. Both Thomas and Llewellyn suffer while McCoy and Cooper make up a little ground.
Then comes Antioch Speedway. Cooper 307 points, Llewellyn 307, Thomas 306 and McCoy 290 with a possible 315. Cooper comes home 2nd, Llewellyn 4th, McCoy 7th. Thomas not there. Cooper takes the point lead.
Carolina Speedway. Mid East Points : Cooper 360, Llewellyn 358, McCoy possible 329 and Thomas 272. Southern Region Cooper 341, Llewellyn 338, McCoy possible 344. Does McCoy lead or not after this event. Copper broke a tie rod, McCoy caught up in a wreck early on in the race, Llewellyn with a good run bringing home 9th. Cooper finishes 18th and McCoy 19th. Man this is getting tighter. Thomas out of it with a no show.
Going into the Gap. Llewellyn takes the lead back again! Cooper 2nd and McCoy 3rd in the Mid East Region. Southern Region Llewellyn takes the lead again with 365, Cooper 359 and McCoy a possible 361. Top three separated by only 6 points!
Both the Mid East and Southern Region Championships WILL BE DECIDED this weekend at the Gap. Each Championship pays $5000 to win and pays through 10 positions. McCoys “ace in the hole” is no more, as everything is now on the line. IT WILL BE DECIDED SATURDAY SEPT 29TH. There are lots of combinations that could happen. WHO WILL LEAVE THE CHAMPION OF THE MID EAST REGION? WHO WILL LEAD THE CHAMPION OF THE SOUTHERN REGION? In only four days, we will know.
This weekend: Volunteer Speedway, Bulls Gap TN
Friday Sept 28th: Open Practice Gates open 4:30
Saturday Sept 29th: $200 to win and both Regional Championships to be decided.
FASTRAK $50,000 TO WIN GRAND NATIONALS STARTING IN ONE WEEK!
Oct 5th and 6th- Green Valley Speedway, Glencoe AL. (Night 1 Southern and Mid East Regions)
Friday Oct 5th Open Practice Saturday Oct 6th Race
$2000 to win $400 to start
Oct 17th and 18th Mountain Raceway Park, Maryville TN (Night 2 for the entire Nation)
Weds Oct 18th Open Practice Thursday Oct 18th Night 2 Oct 19th Rain Date
$2000 to win $400 to start
Oct 19th and 20th Volunteer Speedway, Bulls Gap TN (Night 3 for the entire Nation and the Grand Finale)
Friday Oct 19th Open Practice Saturday Oct 20th Night 3 Oct 21st Rain Date
$2000 to win $400 to start
$6000 in tow money for the last 2 days of the Grand Nationals.
*For teams that participated in all 3 nights and did not make the show on nights 2 and 3.
$50,000 to win- $250,000 in point money “up for grabs”
Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, Maypole Chevrolet, Duralite Wheels, PPM Racing Products, Heintz Performance, MK-Direct, Braswell Carburetion, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis, Modern Chevrolet, Schoenfeld Headers.
*THE FASTRAK DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES is based on the GM crate engine program using both the 602 and 604 engine types. All teams utilize Goodyear Racing Tires as the “spec tire” allowing teams tremendous savings in both engine and tire expense. The National Championship of the FASTRAK RACING SEIRES is one of the largest in the United States totaling over $350,000.00 for the 2007 season.
*The FASTRAK Racing Series is a dirt late model series based on GM Performance parts crate engines.
