It’s Just One Week Until The ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks 52’ At Woodhull Raceway; $5,200 To The Winner From Posted Purse Of More Than $25,000 At Stake For Short Track Super Series!
Story By: BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF
WOODHULL, NY- August 10, 2016- In 2015, it was the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By VP “race of the summer!”
In just one week, it happens again for the Halmar International North Region competitors at Woodhull Raceway.
On Tuesday, August 16, the paperclip-shaped, one-third-mile track gains the spotlight with the ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks’ 52 for the STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds, a 52-lap event offering the most lucrative payout all season at the Ted White-owned facility.
A hefty $5,200 is reserved for the winner in celebration of 52 years of racing at Woodhull, with 10th-place offering $1,000 and $400 to take the green flag.
The night’s festivities are presented by NAPA Auto Parts of Addison & Corning, Maple City Dodge, Two Rivers Timber and Outman Equipment.
Last year, the STSS made its debut at Woodhull and thrilled the crowd. After an extended side-by-side battle, Stewart Friesen of Sprakers, N.Y., edged local star Dylan Dewert for the victory. Dewert, using the outside lane, had repelled Friesen’s advances for much of the race. Danny Johnson, Tyler Siri and Josh Nobriga completed the front five.
This season, the STSS Halmar International North Region has hosted six events with six different winners!
Most recently, Ringoes, N.J., driver Ryan Godown invaded N.Y.’s I-88 Speedway and topped the ‘Crazy 8s Special’ earning more than $9,000. Other winners have included Friesen (N.Y.’s Accord); Matt Sheppard (N.Y.’s Outlaw); Chad Cook (N.Y.’s Thunder Mountain); Ryan Watt (Pa.’s Big Diamond – combination); and Tommy Meier (N.Y.’s Orange County).
Ransomville, N.Y., driver Erick Rudolph has been a model of consistency on the tour this season and finds himself atop the point standings. Rudolph holds an advantage of 25 points over Andy Bachetti of Sheffield, Mass.
The complete STSS Modified North Region standings can be found at the following link: http://bdmotorsportsmedia.com/2016-halmar-north-region-standings/
Joining the STSS Modifieds on the card are the GRIT Series Crate 602 Sportsman racing for $1,000 to win and a Quad C Challenge.
A rain date for the event is in place for Wednesday, August 17.
Woodhull Raceway is located on Steuben County Route 20, just off New York State 417 in Woodhull, N.Y. The speedway is celebrating its 52nd consecutive year of auto racing in 2016. To learn more about Woodhull Raceway, visit www.woodhullraceway.com, call owner Ted White at 607.857.1336 or e-mail twrauto@verizon.net.
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The 2016 Short Track Super Series is presented by American Racer/Lias Tire, VP Racing Fuel, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Halmar International, Allstar Performance, ATL Racing Fuel Cells, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Bicknell Racing Products, COMP Performance Group, Dirt Track Digest, Fast Axle, Fox Racing Shocks, Hig Fab, Henry’s Exhaust, HyperCo, Kirkey Racing Fabrication, K&N, Race Pro Weekly, Racing Optics, Teo-Pro Car, Vahlco Wheels & Velocita
2016 Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP North Region Schedule
Saturday, April 2 – Orange County Fair Speedway/Middletown, NY – Hard Clay Open – WINNER: Tommy Meier
Tuesday, May 10 – Big Diamond Speedway/Minersville, PA – Anthracite Assault (Combo) – WINNER: Ryan Watt
Sunday, May 29 – Thunder Mountain Speedway/Center Lisle, NY – Lightning on the Mountain – WINNER: Chad Cook
Wednesday, June 8 – Outlaw Speedway/Dundee, NY – Ultimate Outlaw 50 – WINNER: Matt Sheppard
Tuesday, July 5 – Accord Speedway/Accord, NY – Battle of the Bullring 4 – WINNER: Stewart Friesen
Wednesday, July 27 – I-88 Speedway/Afton, NY – Crazy 8s Special – WINNER: Ryan Godown
Tuesday, August 16 (Rain Date: August 17) – Woodhull Raceway/Woodhull, NY – Hustlin’ the High Banks 52
Sunday, September 18 (Rain Date: September 25) – Thunder Mountain Speedway/Center Lisle, NY – Wade Decker Memorial
Friday-Saturday October 7-8 (Rain Date: October 9) – I-88 Speedway/Afton, NY – Short Track SuperNationals 9 – Championship Points
Short Track Super Series Fueled By VP North Region Point Fund (*based on 9 events): 1. $12,000; 2. $7,000; 3. $4,000; 4. $3,000; 5. $2,500; 6. $1,850; 7. $1,750; 8. $1,650; 9. $1,550; 10. $1,450; 11. $1,000; 12. $1,000
*Drivers outside the top-12 with perfect attendance receive $250
