TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY TAKES A MIDSUMMER BREAK HEADING INTO THE FINAL STRETCH IN THE RACE FOR DIVISION TITLES
by Brian Spaid

 

July 29, 2007
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
   FRANKLIN, PA  ... Tri-City Speedway was closed on Sunday night for a midsummer break, and action will resume next week with only three point events left on the calendar.
   Currently, the point leaders in all five divisions include Rod George (4 Your Car Connection Super Sprints), Kevin Bolland (Schwab’s Ford DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds), Carl McKinney (RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate E Mods), Doug Iorio II (E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks) and Bill Myers (Klapec Auto Body Thundercars).
   Barring any major problems, George, Iorio and Myers have nearly clinched the titles in the respective divisions. The battle for the championships in the other two classes is tight, however.
   In the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, Bolland holds a seven point edge over Rex King with Russell King and Jeremiah Shingledecker hot on their heels. For the last three seasons, Rex King has been the bridesmaid in the final point standings, including the 2006 title chase won by Bolland. King is clearly gunning to break his runner-up streak.
   In the other close title chase, McKinney holds a 70-point edge over Shawn Shingledecker in the battle for the E Mod championship. Neither driver has ever won a track title at Tri-City, although Shingledecker’s team captured the 2006 E Mod championship with former teammate Brent Rhebergen.
   George is searching for his fourth Super Sprint track title in the last six seasons. On the strength of eight feature wins, George has a 144-point lead over defending track champion Bob Felmlee. Not only can George collect another championship, he can also break his own record of nine feature wins in a single season. With two more wins, George will reach a milestone of 50 career feature wins at Tri-City.
   Trying to match his father’s championship winning effort in 1996, Iorio holds a 156-point lead over Danny Exley in the chase for the Pro Stock title. Last season, Iorio was edged for the championship by Bobby Whitling. This season, Iorio is the dominant force in Pro Stock competition at the Venango County half-mile oval, and holds the largest point lead in all of the divisions.
   In the Thundercars, Myers has already announced his intentions to move up to another class of competition in 2008. He has some unfinished business in 2007, however, as he seeks to clinch the Thundercar title. Currently, Myers has a 99-point lead over Josh Seippel, who is mired in a seven-team battle for runner-up honors in the class. That point battle is the most competitive in track history.
   Tri-City Speedway will return to action on Sunday August 5th with a five-star program featuring the 4 Your Car Connection Super Sprints, Schwab’s Ford DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate E Mods, E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks, and Klapec Auto Body Thundercars. It will be Coors Brewing Bonus Bucks Night at the track with extra money on the line for the feature winners. Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m. Adult grandstand admission will remain a family friendly $11.
 
   UPCOMING EVENTS

 

   August 5 – Super Sprints, DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks and Thundercars (Coors Brewing Bonus Bucks Night)
   August 12 – Super Sprints, DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks and Thundercars (Maurer’s Trading Post Rifle Dash)(Armed Forces Day)
   August 19 – Super Sprints, DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, E Mods, Pro Stocks, Thundercars and One-on-One Spectator Races (McDonald’s Night)(Pittsburgh Circle Track Club and Twin State Auto Racing Fan Club Night)(Points End)
   August 26 – Speedway Closed – No Races

 

   September 1 & 2 – Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend
   September 1 – Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend Night 1: World of Outlaws Late Model Series (50 Laps; $10,000-to-win); RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate E Mods (Allegheny Toyota E Series 20 Laps); E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks (William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series 20 Laps) also Racers for Tots and 3rd Annual Ghetto South Party Sponsored by Ray’s Racing Specialties and Engles Trucking
   September 2 – Oil Region Labor Day Classic Weekend Night 2: World of Outlaws Late Model Series (50 Laps; $10,000-to-win); RPM Auto Sales/Shawgo Real Estate E Mods (Allegheny Toyota E Series All Star 30); E.F. Rogers Plumbing & Heating Pro Stocks (William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series 20 Laps)

 

   September 7 & 8 – 2007 Extreme Dirt Track Series ATVA Quad Races

 

   September 16 – 11th Annual CSOnline Applefest 100 (William R. Karns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Detroit Iron Pro Stock Series), 7th Annual Apple Core 20 (Klapec Auto Body Thundercars) and Lowry Auto Wrecking Compact Car Demo Derby (Gates Open at 2 p.m.; Racing Starts at 4 p.m.)