In what has quickly become one of more contested and fan friendly events in the country, the FASTRAK Grand National Championship is set for the final two nights of competition. At the end of night three, a Grand National Champion will be named and that driver will receive $50,000 in cash not including thousands of dollars of contingency prizes.
Drivers from across the country will be attending, representing their particular Region and or FASTRAK weekly sanctioned track. Track owners and promoters are calling everyday anticipating that possibly one of their weekly track drivers might become the Grand National Champion for 2007. “Can you imagine what this would do for our track” said Green Valley Speedway owner Dennis Harker. “If one of our guys could win that $50,000, there will be a lot of cars at our track next year, to say the very least. Then it becomes very “real” to everyone. FASTRAK has grown incredibly in a very short period of time and its things like this that continues to boost its growth. I was happy to have night one at Green Valley this year. The race was won by 30 inches at the finish like. How often do you see that this day and time? I sure hope one of our guys brings home the prize”.
Things quickly changed in night one of the Southern and Mid East Regions as some of the toughest competitors did not make the 24 car starting field. For what ever reason they did not make the starting field in night 1, let’s just say it sure did tighten up the rest of the Championship. Only 2 days left and it is ALL on the line. All $250,000 up for grabs and $50,000 to the eventual winner. Not one team is out of the running yet, as anyone could have a flat or not qualify well. No one knows what might happen until these two events are finished. Last years Grand National Champion, Hot Rod LaMance, won the champion by only 2 points so everything is up in the air as of right now!
Here is how it works. Night 1 is held in each particular FASTRAK Region around the country. Those races are scored by the normal FASTRAK point system of 35 to win, dropping 1 point per position with non qualifiers earning themselves 10 points for attempting to qualify. Teams have raced all year earning points to start the 3 day shoot-out with. Each of the 3 nights is scored by the 35 point system, add the points they started with (max of 5 and min of 1) and the driver with the most points, wins it all. $50,000 in cash plus prizes!!!!
Weds night at Mountain Raceway Park , Maryville TN look for over 80 cars to be there for ‘open practice’ for their shot at the BIG PRIZE. Practice will he held on Weds so all the fans and teams alike can get a “little taste” of what to expect the next evening.
Thursday night the event gets underway as the teams from across the nation compete against each other for the first time all season long. They have heard about each other, they know each others names, but now and only now have they ever been one on one in battle. The format will be ‘fast and furious’ as hot laps will begin at 5:00 PM with qualifying, heats, consis and the 50 lap main event following immediately.
The teams will load up afterwards and head to Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap TN for Friday practice and qualifying. Then the heats, consis and 75 lap “Grand Finale” will follow on Saturday. At the end of the Saturday nights race, points will be checked and double checked, then the announcement will be made for the $50,000 FASTRAK Grand National Champion.
Fans will have special treats each night as every heat, consi and main lap will be ‘double file restarts’ rain under the choose format until the half way point in each event. Car numbers are called out in order, starting with the leader. Each competitor chooses low or high in where they restart. The first 5 or 6 cars may stay in one line if they think the bottom or top groove is better which could lead to the 7th place driver moving all the way to the front row to restart. Fans will also see some of the most “incredible” driver introductions ever held in dirt racing as they will be announced to the fans in a very different method. As the teams take off for the main event, every late model at the track will participate in the 4 wide salute, making it a possible 20 rows or more of the 4 wide “salute to the fans”. The fireworks during that time will be the most phenomenal ever seen in FASTRAK history.
This is an once in a lifetime experience for the fans, as the Grand National Championship races are moved from track to track each year making the event even more competitive. Be sure to be there to experience the FASTRAK GRAND NATIONALS. Fans are coming from across the country to watch their teams compete so be there each night as early as possible to ensure great seating.
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
Weds pit gate opens 3:00 * Grandstands 5:00 * Open Practice 6:00 – 10:00 * Drivers meeting 5:00
Thurs Pit Gate opens 2:00 * Grandstands 5:00 * Hot Laps 5:00 * Drivers meeting 4:00
Tech opens Weds 3:00 and open until last practice session. Tech opens Thurs 2:00 . Closes when drivers meeting begins.
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
Friday pit gate opens 3:00 * Drivers meeting 5:00 * Open practice 6:00 * Qualifying begins 9:00 * Grandstands opens at 5:00
Saturday pit gate opens 3:00 * Grandstands open 4:30 * Drivers meeting 5:00 * Hot laps 6:00
Tech starts 3:00 each day * Tech closes on Sat when drivers meeting begins.
NOTES:
*MUFFLERS ARE REQUIRED AT MOUNTAIN RACEWAY PARK .
*WINDOW NETS AND GLOVES ARE REQUIRED AT VOLUNTEER SPEEDWAY
*MUST COME TO WEDS PRACTICE WITH EMPTY FUEL CELL
*SPEC FUEL (SUNOCO 100 GT) WILL BE SOLD AND REQUIRED AT EACH TRACK.
*FUEL WILL BE CHECKED EACH NIGHT BY ANALYZER
*ENGINES WILL BE SEALED AFTER THURSDAY MAIN EVENT
*ENGINES WIL BE COMPLETELY TORN DOWN AFTER SATURDAYS EVENT.
*604 AND 602 ENGINES AND PARTS WILL BE ON HAND FROM MODERN CHEVROLET
$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 SERIES is one of the largest in the United States totaling over $350,000.00 for the 2007 season.
Drivers from across the country will be attending, representing their particular Region and or FASTRAK weekly sanctioned track. Track owners and promoters are calling everyday anticipating that possibly one of their weekly track drivers might become the Grand National Champion for 2007. “Can you imagine what this would do for our track” said Green Valley Speedway owner Dennis Harker. “If one of our guys could win that $50,000, there will be a lot of cars at our track next year, to say the very least. Then it becomes very “real” to everyone. FASTRAK has grown incredibly in a very short period of time and its things like this that continues to boost its growth. I was happy to have night one at Green Valley this year. The race was won by 30 inches at the finish like. How often do you see that this day and time? I sure hope one of our guys brings home the prize”.
Things quickly changed in night one of the Southern and Mid East Regions as some of the toughest competitors did not make the 24 car starting field. For what ever reason they did not make the starting field in night 1, let’s just say it sure did tighten up the rest of the Championship. Only 2 days left and it is ALL on the line. All $250,000 up for grabs and $50,000 to the eventual winner. Not one team is out of the running yet, as anyone could have a flat or not qualify well. No one knows what might happen until these two events are finished. Last years Grand National Champion, Hot Rod LaMance, won the champion by only 2 points so everything is up in the air as of right now!
Here is how it works. Night 1 is held in each particular FASTRAK Region around the country. Those races are scored by the normal FASTRAK point system of 35 to win, dropping 1 point per position with non qualifiers earning themselves 10 points for attempting to qualify. Teams have raced all year earning points to start the 3 day shoot-out with. Each of the 3 nights is scored by the 35 point system, add the points they started with (max of 5 and min of 1) and the driver with the most points, wins it all. $50,000 in cash plus prizes!!!!
Weds night at Mountain Raceway Park , Maryville TN look for over 80 cars to be there for ‘open practice’ for their shot at the BIG PRIZE. Practice will he held on Weds so all the fans and teams alike can get a “little taste” of what to expect the next evening.
Thursday night the event gets underway as the teams from across the nation compete against each other for the first time all season long. They have heard about each other, they know each others names, but now and only now have they ever been one on one in battle. The format will be ‘fast and furious’ as hot laps will begin at 5:00 PM with qualifying, heats, consis and the 50 lap main event following immediately.
The teams will load up afterwards and head to Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap TN for Friday practice and qualifying. Then the heats, consis and 75 lap “Grand Finale” will follow on Saturday. At the end of the Saturday nights race, points will be checked and double checked, then the announcement will be made for the $50,000 FASTRAK Grand National Champion.
Fans will have special treats each night as every heat, consi and main lap will be ‘double file restarts’ rain under the choose format until the half way point in each event. Car numbers are called out in order, starting with the leader. Each competitor chooses low or high in where they restart. The first 5 or 6 cars may stay in one line if they think the bottom or top groove is better which could lead to the 7th place driver moving all the way to the front row to restart. Fans will also see some of the most “incredible” driver introductions ever held in dirt racing as they will be announced to the fans in a very different method. As the teams take off for the main event, every late model at the track will participate in the 4 wide salute, making it a possible 20 rows or more of the 4 wide “salute to the fans”. The fireworks during that time will be the most phenomenal ever seen in FASTRAK history.
This is an once in a lifetime experience for the fans, as the Grand National Championship races are moved from track to track each year making the event even more competitive. Be sure to be there to experience the FASTRAK GRAND NATIONALS. Fans are coming from across the country to watch their teams compete so be there each night as early as possible to ensure great seating.
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
Weds pit gate opens 3:00 * Grandstands 5:00 * Open Practice 6:00 – 10:00 * Drivers meeting 5:00
Thurs Pit Gate opens 2:00 * Grandstands 5:00 * Hot Laps 5:00 * Drivers meeting 4:00
Tech opens Weds 3:00 and open until last practice session. Tech opens Thurs 2:00 . Closes when drivers meeting begins.
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
Friday pit gate opens 3:00 * Drivers meeting 5:00 * Open practice 6:00 * Qualifying begins 9:00 * Grandstands opens at 5:00
Saturday pit gate opens 3:00 * Grandstands open 4:30 * Drivers meeting 5:00 * Hot laps 6:00
Tech starts 3:00 each day * Tech closes on Sat when drivers meeting begins.
NOTES:
*MUFFLERS ARE REQUIRED AT MOUNTAIN RACEWAY PARK .
*WINDOW NETS AND GLOVES ARE REQUIRED AT VOLUNTEER SPEEDWAY
*MUST COME TO WEDS PRACTICE WITH EMPTY FUEL CELL
*SPEC FUEL (SUNOCO 100 GT) WILL BE SOLD AND REQUIRED AT EACH TRACK.
*FUEL WILL BE CHECKED EACH NIGHT BY ANALYZER
*ENGINES WILL BE SEALED AFTER THURSDAY MAIN EVENT
*ENGINES WIL BE COMPLETELY TORN DOWN AFTER SATURDAYS EVENT.
*604 AND 602 ENGINES AND PARTS WILL BE ON HAND FROM MODERN CHEVROLET
$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 SERIES is one of the largest in the United States totaling over $350,000.00 for the 2007 season.
