Contact: World Racing Group
Kevin Kovac, UMP DIRTcar Racing Public Relations
704-254-7929 • kkovac@dirtcar.com
Contact: StormPay.com Clarksville Speedway
Chris Tilley, C/T Marketing/StormPay.com Clarksville Speedway
606-219-1723 • tilleyracing@hotmail.com
UMP DIRTcar Super Late Models & Modifieds Headline 4th Annual Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic March 7-8 At Clarksville Speedway
CLARKSVILLE, TN – March 2, 2008 — By Chris Tilley
UMP DIRTcar Super Late Models and Open-Wheel Modifieds will serve as the headliners of the blockbuster season-opening weekend at StormPay.com Clarksville Speedway, which kicks off its 2008 schedule on Friday/Saturday March 7-8 with the Fourth Annual Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic event.
The first major UMP DIRTcar-sanctioned show since last month’s 37th annual Alltel DIRTcar Nationals in Florida, the Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic boasts a UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model A-Main paying $10,000 to win and a Modified feature offering a $2,000 top prize.
The purse for the weekend’s events, which includes action for eight divisions over two days, will exceed $50,000 in total prize money.
Friday’s program will see the gates opening at 4 p.m. with hot laps beginning at 6:30 p.m. CST. Friday’s racing will include time trials and heats for both the UMP DIRTcar Super Late Models and UMP Open-Wheel Modifieds, plus heats and features for the Pure-Mini division and time trials and feature racing for the Pro Street class. Crate Late Models can practice that night as well.
On Saturday, the track’s gates will open at 12 noon with practice starting at 2:30 p.m. Saturday’s racing card features UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model B-Mains and the $10,000-to-win Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic.
The UMP DIRTcar Open-Wheel Modifieds will also run B-Mains on Saturday prior to the division’s $2,000-to-win feature. In addition, there will be heat racing and features for Mini-Mods, Street Stocks and Mini-Sprints, and the Crate Late Models will compete in a complete show of time trials and qualifying events leading up to a feature paying $1,000 to win and $100 to start.
The Super Late Models, Open-Wheel Modifieds and the Crate Late Models will all compete utilizing the UMP DIRTcar tire rule.
Previous winners of the Super Late Model portion of the Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic include six-time UMP DIRTcar Summernationals champion Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark. (2005), Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, Ky. (2006) and Ray Book of Brasstown, N.C. (2007).
Admission prices for Fri., March 7, are $25 for pit passes and $10 for General Admission, with children 6-10 admitted for $5. Saturday’s prices are $35 at the pit gate and $25 in the General Admission Grandstands, with children 6-10 admitted for just $5.
The StormPay.com Clarksville Speedway is located at 1600 Needmore Road in Clarksville, Tenn.
For further information, please visit www.clarksvillespeedway.com or call the Speedway at (931) 645-2523.
More info on UMP DIRTcar Racing is available by logging on to www.dirtcar.com.
TUCKASEE TOILET BOWL CLASSIC LATE MODEL PURSE: 1) $10,000 2) $5,000, 3) $2,000, 4) $1,200, 5) $900, 6) $800, 7) $700, 8) $600, 9) $575, 10) $550, 11) $525, 12) $500, 13) $500, 14) $500, 15) $500, 16) $500, 17) $500, 18) $500, 19) $500, 20) $500
The North Little Rock, Arkansas “Hot Rocket” joins AMP Series
For Immediate Release
AMP Series
Christy Hudson, President
Alexander, Arkansas
501-847-6019
www.ampseries.com
March 1, 2008
North Little Rock, Arkansas Driver; Terry Henson will pilot the H&N, GRT/Rocket #U2 powered by Lanny’s Flow Service of Pine Bluff Arkansas.
Henson wrapped up 4th place in the 2007 AMP Series points standings. H&N Team look forward to chasing the AMP Series points and focus on finding the AMP Series Championship win. Terry has been racing for several years turning laps in to solid results. The team had a fair share of excitement in Terry's racing career, spending time on the road with the AMP, MARS and SUPR series.
At this time, Terry Henson will follow the full AMP Series schedule, chase for the 2008 Lift Gate Stacker Trailer by www.blueridgeliftgate.com along with the added bonus for making all races during 2008. The team as well, will compete at various regional and special events across the midsouth region.
Terry and the team plans to kick off the season on Friday, March 21st at North Alabama Speedway in Alabama then move on March 22nd to North Mississippi Speedway, Mississippi then March 29th fans can find him making his laps at the Monticello Speedway in Monticello, Arkansas.
Henson wants to extend special thanks to his wife Nita and friend Johnny Nelson owner/ pit crew members,. "Without them I could not do this, it would not be possible," said Henson. Also his family / pit crew chief and son-in-law, Mark and Amber Stewart & Terry Allen Henson. He also wishes to extend thanks to Johnny Nelson and Tammie Grimes along with His biggest supporter Emma, and baby Hayden.
Terry looks forward to the competition that frequents the fields of the AMP Series event and is looking forward to competing at various tracks while traveling the AMP Series circuit.
Technicians’ & Mechanics’ that will help Terry make it into victory lane this season include: Johnny Nelson, Mark Stewart, and Terry Allen Henson along with marketing partners John R. Nelson Inc, Tanglewood Plumbing, Lanny’s Flow service and The Bath Shoppe & Designer Hardware.
To learn more about Terry Henson and his racing with the AMP Series during 2008, log on www.ampseries.com
AMP Series would like to thank our Marketing Partners and encourage all racer, fans and friends to visit with them during the 2008 race season.
The “Official Graphics” of the AMP Series, www.racewrapz.com : Blue Ridge Trailers, Inc. www.blueridgeliftgate.com Team GRT, Larry Shaw Racing, Mike McNay DBA – SnapOn Tool’s, Smiley’s Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Southwest, Duralite Wheels, Wulff Pumps, Smith Towing, William Gould Racing, Race on Driving Experience, Kenny Morden Racing