ROSSBURG, Ohio -- Eldora Speedway’s charisma has sparked immense interest among the Fastrak Champions Series fraternity, in anticipation of their debut to the one-half mile clay oval on Wednesday night, June 8, and as part of the recently announced Nextel Prelude to the Dream.
The allure is so great that Fastrak founder Stan Lester has “had to limit the race to Fastrak members only, simply from a time stand point”. Says Lester from his home base of Carnesville, Georgia, “we clearly anticipate up to 60 cars coming from twelve states. Going to Eldora is one of the most incredible things I could have imagined for Fastrak. This is the most prestigious track in the Nation and we are honored to be going there to offer their fans some exciting dirt late model racing action - Fastrak style.”
Relatively new to the Midwest, Fastrak is just that - dirt late model racing. On the outside, the cars clearly resemble the distinctive late model appearance that fans have come to know and recognize.
The difference’ however, lies under the roof, in the power plant. Over the years, engine research and development has highly escalated the costs of racing
Lester designed Fastrak two years ago to address that situation. Under his guidelines, the Fastrak late models are restricted to one of three General Motors ‘crate’ engines, which are factory-produced and sealed. This results in a level playing field for all and has put the competition back into the ‘hands’ of the competitors rather than their ‘wallets’.
Continues Lester, “crate engines are being accepted in almost every part of the country now. We now have three Fastrak regions and anticipate having six regions in 2006. I’m just glad it gives teams a chance to compete that otherwise would be sitting at home, out priced.”
Participating in the special Eldora event will drivers from within each of those three regions.
While the inaugural Fastrak appearance will be alluring, the highlight of the Nextel Prelude to the Dream will be an invasion of at least eight NASCAR Nextel Cup stars as the vie against each other in super late models.
Already signed up and anxious to compete are three former Cup Champions - Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth and Bobby Labonte, along with Kevin Harvick, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace, Dave Blaney and Kyle Petty. Additional drivers are being recruited and will be announced soon.
Advance reserved seat tickets for the Nextel Prelude to the Dream, priced at $22 for adults and $16 for children, will go on sale Monday morning, May 2, at 9:00 EDT. The may be purchased online at www.eldoraspeedway.com, or by calling the track office at 937.338.3815.
The allure is so great that Fastrak founder Stan Lester has “had to limit the race to Fastrak members only, simply from a time stand point”. Says Lester from his home base of Carnesville, Georgia, “we clearly anticipate up to 60 cars coming from twelve states. Going to Eldora is one of the most incredible things I could have imagined for Fastrak. This is the most prestigious track in the Nation and we are honored to be going there to offer their fans some exciting dirt late model racing action - Fastrak style.”
Relatively new to the Midwest, Fastrak is just that - dirt late model racing. On the outside, the cars clearly resemble the distinctive late model appearance that fans have come to know and recognize.
The difference’ however, lies under the roof, in the power plant. Over the years, engine research and development has highly escalated the costs of racing
Lester designed Fastrak two years ago to address that situation. Under his guidelines, the Fastrak late models are restricted to one of three General Motors ‘crate’ engines, which are factory-produced and sealed. This results in a level playing field for all and has put the competition back into the ‘hands’ of the competitors rather than their ‘wallets’.
Continues Lester, “crate engines are being accepted in almost every part of the country now. We now have three Fastrak regions and anticipate having six regions in 2006. I’m just glad it gives teams a chance to compete that otherwise would be sitting at home, out priced.”
Participating in the special Eldora event will drivers from within each of those three regions.
While the inaugural Fastrak appearance will be alluring, the highlight of the Nextel Prelude to the Dream will be an invasion of at least eight NASCAR Nextel Cup stars as the vie against each other in super late models.
Already signed up and anxious to compete are three former Cup Champions - Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth and Bobby Labonte, along with Kevin Harvick, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace, Dave Blaney and Kyle Petty. Additional drivers are being recruited and will be announced soon.
Advance reserved seat tickets for the Nextel Prelude to the Dream, priced at $22 for adults and $16 for children, will go on sale Monday morning, May 2, at 9:00 EDT. The may be purchased online at www.eldoraspeedway.com, or by calling the track office at 937.338.3815.
