One For The Record Books: Tuesday’s ‘Blast at the Beach’ At Georgetown Speedway Offers HUGE $29,070 Cash Payout For Short Track Super Series Modifieds; Eight Drivers Chase STSS South Region Title; Fan Giveaways, Activities Planned
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One For The Record Books: Tuesday’s ‘Blast at the Beach’ At Georgetown Speedway Offers HUGE $29,070 Cash Payout For Short Track Super Series Modifieds; Eight Drivers Chase STSS South Region Title; Fan Giveaways, Activities Planned
GEORGETOWN, DE – The second edition of the ‘Blast at the Beach’ at Georgetown Speedway will be one to remember.
An intense championship battle, record-setting payout, fan activities, giveaways and more will set the tone for a true “big-race” atmosphere at the historic half-mile oval Tuesday, Sept. 1 (rain date: Sept. 2).
Eight drivers, representing four states, are a mere 58 points apart in search of the Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Hi-Tek South Region title, worth $7,500. With increased championship points on the line offering 150 markers to the winner and 60 for last place, it truly is anybody’s championship!
The 35-lap ‘Blast at the Beach’ STSS Modified feature is the richest event to be held all season in the state of Delaware. $5,000-plus is reserved for the winner, with $1,000 for 10th-place and $500 just to take the green flag. The cash total, including lap money and bonuses, to be paid out on Tuesday is a massive $29,070 plus product awards, contingencies and certificates.
Also featured during the program are Crate 602 Sportsman paying $1,000 to the winner and a pair of features for the Delmarva Chargers and Trucks in the event co-promoted by driver and businessman Eric Kormann and Brett Deyo of BD Motorsports Media LLC.
For race fans, a number of giveaways and activities are planned.
Dover International Speedway has donated three pairs of tickets to the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 onSunday, Oct. 4 which will be given away to fans during the night.
Cat Country 97.5, Delmarva’s leading country station, will be on-site broadcasting live from 4-6 p.m. at the speedway with games and prizes.
The first 500 paying fans through the front gate will receive a free custom ‘Blast at the Beach’ can koozie courtesy of Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Hurlock Auto & Speed Supply and the Short Track Super Series.
RC2U plans to bring its unique brand of remote-control car racing for kids of all ages in the grandstand area.
Other “fan fun” and giveaways will take place throughout the fast-paced program.
Sponsorship support for the ‘Blast at the Beach’ has been received from Hurlock Auto & Speed Supply of Hurlock, Md., Taylor & Messick of Harrington, Del., Shore Water Refining of Dagsboro, Del., and American Portable Mini-Storage of Millsboro, Del.
Gates open next Tuesday at 3 p.m. for both the grandstand and pit areas. The drivers’ meeting takes place at 5:45 p.m., with hot laps slated for 6:20 p.m. and racing at 7:15 p.m.
Adult admission is $22 for the grandstands. Seniors (ages 65 and over) and Students (ages 13-17) pay $18. Kids 9-12 are $10 and those 8 and under are FREE.
Pit admission is $35 with no license required. Kids 6-12 pay $10 and those under five years old are $2.
Complete rules, prices and information can be found online on the Short Track Super Series website at:http://bdmotorsportsmedia.com/
Georgetown Speedway is located at the intersection of Route 113 and Speedway Road in Georgetown, Del., just miles from the Delaware beaches and less than a 35-minute drive from Ocean City, Md. Georgetown Speedway is online atwww.thegeorgetownspeedway.com.
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series or BD Motorsports Media LLC, visit www.shortttracksuperseries.com orwww.bdmotorsportsmedia.com, call 845.728.2781 or e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com. “Like” Short Track Super Series on Facebook or follow @ShortTrackSS on Twitter.
STSS South Region Point Standings (Top-15, After Delaware International Aug. 5): 1. David Van Horn Jr., 325 points; 2. Ryan Watt, 302; 3. Rick Laubach, 292; 4. Anthony Perrego, 291; 5. Craig Von Dohren, 278; 6. Billy Pauch Jr., 273; 7. Jamie Mills, 268; 8. Ryan Godown, 267; 9. Brian Kressley, 212; 10. Matt Jester, 206; 11. Brad Trice, 180; 12. Shawn Ward, 175; 13. Duane Howard, 168; 14. Andy Bachetti, 162; 15. Jeff Strunk, 158.
The Short Track Super Series is presented by Hi-Tek Race Fuel, American Racer/Lias Tire, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc., Scotty’s Speed & Diesel, East Coast Speed/ECS Auto, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Allstar Performance, ATL Fuel Cells, Bicknell Racing Products, COMP Performance Group (COMP Cams, Driven Racing Oil & Quarter Master), Crane Ignition, Dirt Track Digest, Fast Axle, Fox Racing Shocks, Henry’s Stainless Steel Exhaust, Hig Fab Chassis, Hyperco, Kirkey Racing Fabrication, Lineman Racing, Pilat Graphic Design, Race Pro Weekly, Racers Guide, S&D Bodyline, S&W Awards, Shiley Fabrication, Simplicity Design, Teo-Pro Car, Vahlco Wheels & VP Racing Fuel.
Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek 2015 Schedule
Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region Presented By Scotty’s Speed & Diesel
Sunday, April 19 – Bridgeport Speedway/Bridgeport, NJ: South Jersey Shootout – WINNER: RICK LAUBACH
Tuesday, May 5 – Big Diamond Speedway/Minersville, PA (Combo): Anthracite Assault – WINNER: RICK LAUBACH
Thursday, June 11– New Egypt Speedway/New Egypt, NJ: Dirty Jersey 3 – WINNER: DANNY CREEDEN
Wednesday, August 5 – Delaware International Speedway/Delmar, DE – Diamond State 50- WINNER: DAVID VAN HORN JR.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 (Rain Date: Sept. 2) – Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, DE – Blast at the Beach – Championship Points
Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. South Region Presented By Scotty’s Speed & Diesel Point Fund (*based on 5 events): 1. $7,500; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,250; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,000; 7. $900; 8. $850; 9. $800; 10. $750.
Drivers with perfect attendance outside the Top-10 receive $250.
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