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09/07/2011 |
UNOH SHOWDOWN
THIS WEEKEND AT THOMPSON |
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The
much anticipated UNOH SHOWDOWN is set for this
weekend at the Thompson International Speedway. Race
fans have been looking forward to this
first-time-ever event all season long.
The UNOH SHOWDOWN is unique in that the NASCAR
Whelen Modified Tour and the NASCAR Whelen Southern
Modified Tour will share the same bill for the first
time in north. Each Tour will compete in its own
125-lap feature event for purses in excess of
$53,000.00 for each Tour. Upon completion of the two
125s, the field for the 50-Lap, $50,000.00+ SHOWDOWN
will be assembled and the stage will be set for what
could be one of the greatest battles in NASCAR
Whelen Modified racing history. The driver who
emerges as the victor will pocket some $15,000.00.
The best drivers from both Tours are expected to be
on hand for this exciting event. Defending Whelen
Modified Tour champion Bobby Santos will lead a long
list of the best that the north has to offer
including Ted Christopher who will be back behind
the wheel of the red # 36 WMT car. Current points
leader in the North Tour, Ronnie Silk, Rowan
Pennink, Todd Szegedy, Mike Stefanik, Ryan Preece
and Doug Coby are just some of those that will be on
hand for the SHOWDOWN.
Whelen Southern Modified Tour drivers who are making
the trip north to Thompson are current points leader
George Brunhoelzel III, John Smith, Donny Lia, L. W.
Miller, Burt and Jason Myers, Andy Suess, Joe
Bertuccio, Thomas Stinson, Austin Pack and many
more. Entries from both Tours are coming into the
Thompson track office at an impressive rate and a
great racing weekend is expected.
Two time Thompson 300 winner (1991 & 1995) Steve
Park will return to compete in the SHOWDOWN. Former
track and Whelen Modified Tour champion (’92) and
the 1994 winner of the Thompson 300 Jeff Fuller,
formerly of Auburn, MA, will also return to his
roots for this special event. Fuller will be behind
the wheel of the potent # 66 car that has been
campaigned so successfully by Mike Stefanik. Robbie
Fuller is also expected to be on hand for this
unique racing event. Many other race teams are
contacting the speedway regarding participation in
the UNOH SHOWDOWN.
Race fans will have the unique opportunity to meet
and greet drivers from both Whelen Modified Tours
along with the stars of Thompson’s NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series divisions during the Charles
Kepley Memorial Fan Appreciation Party. Drivers and
their cars will be assembled on the track Sunday
morning between 10 AM and 12 Noon. This event
provides fans with a great opportunity to talk with
their favorite drivers, get pictures and autographs
prior to the running of the UNOH SHOWDOWN.
Racers, fans and companies have enthusiastically
jumped on the lap sponsorship program. Every lap has
been sold and the money collected for each of the 50
SHOWDOWN laps will go directly to the driver leading
that lap.
Advance ticket sales for the UNOH SHOWDOWN will be
available from the Thompson track office until 4 PM
on Friday, September 9th. All major credit cards are
accepted. Fans may call 860-923-2280 to avoid the
expected long ticket lines on race day. The complete
UNOH SHOWDOWN weekend schedule of events is posted
on the Thompson Speedway web site
www.thompsonspeedway.com. |
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Source: Russ Dowd / Thompson International Speedway
Posted: September
7. 2011 |
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