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storylines: * At 32nd Annual – Four Crown Nationals Holds Honor of Eldora’s Third Oldest Annual Event AT 32nd ANNUAL – FOUR CROWN NATIONALS HOLDS HONOR OF ELDORA’S THIRD OLDEST ANNUAL EVENT And, as tradition prevails, the busy menu of complete racing programs each night represents a smorgasbord of open wheel racing. Friday will see the travelling World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series in a double header with the UMP DIRTcar Modifieds, while Saturday’s tripleheader features USAC’s (United States Auto Club) three National divisions – Midgets, Sprints and Silver Crown. The five divisions offer race fans quite a spectrum of racing from wheelbase size to engine cubic inch displacement to top mounted aerodynamic wings versus no wings. With wheelbases ranging from 66 to 76 inches, the Midgets are the smallest of the five classes, while a Sprint Car wheelbase measures between 83 and 90 inches and a Silver Crown car has a 96.5 inch minimum wheelbase. The Modified chassis comes in as the largest with a wheelbase specification of 108 – 112 inches. Power-wise, the Midget engine measures between 161-174 cubic inches, Sprint Cars max out a 410 cubic inches and Silver Crown cars are limited to 360 cubic inches. The Modifieds do not have a cubic inch displacement minimum or maximum. The wings are standard for WoO, while USAC policy prohibits their use. HEWITT’S FOUR CROWN WIN RECORD NOT IN IMMINENT DANGER; DARLAND AND HINES ATTEMPT TO MOVE CLOSER Of the 57 drivers that have carried the checkered flag at the end of 120 Four Crown Nationals feature events, Hewitt, of nearby Troy, OH has accomplished the fete 19 times. Broken down, those wins include three in USAC (United States Auto Club) Midget, five in USAC Sprint, eight in USAC Silver Crown and three in UMP DIRTcar Modified competition. His closest rivals to that total, Dave Darland (7) and Tracy Hines (5) remain active along the USAC trail and are expected to do triple-duty during this weekend’s (September 20 & 21) 32nd annual running of the Four Crown Nationals, in their attempt to inch closer to Hewitt’s (currently inactive) total. Of that duo, Darland is the most diverse, with Four Crown wins in each of USAC’s National divisions; four Silver Crown, two Midget and one Sprint), while Hines’ five victories have been spread between the Midget (two) and Sprint (three) divisions. Hines recorded a Sprint conquest during last year’s running to up his total; while Darland has not tasted a Four Crown checkered flag since his 2009 Silver Crown success. PITTMAN AND SCHATZ TO CONTINUE ROLLER COASTER WoO POINT CHASE AT ELDORA FOUR CROWN At one time looking insurmountable, Pittman’s lead was reduced to 19 points by Schatz over the Labor Day weekend, but continued steady runs have moved Pittman back to a 70-point advantage as they enter Eldora. On the season, Schatz has 20 victories compared to Pittman’s 8, but consistency in preliminary event competition has proven to be Pittman’s key to success. The wild point race has seen Pittman capture thirteen quick times this season compared to Schatz’s 3. However, in heat race action Schatz has amassed 19 wins compared to Pittman’s 10. Pittman returned to Eldora’s victory podium earlier this season during the Outlaw Thunder weekend; while Schatz has not tasted Eldora achievement since wearing the coveted Kings Royal Crown in 2009. The friendly rivalry being shared by the twosome carries over their car owners; each heavily involved in NASCAR Sprint Cup competition. Kasey Kahne owns Pittman’s team, while Tony Stewart is the pioneer of Schatz’s team. Complete information for the Four Crown Nationals and other upcoming events, along with ticket and campsite purchase opportunities, may be obtained by visiting the track’s website www.EldoraSpeedway.com, or by calling the speedway office at (937) 338-3815. Additionally, race fans and race teams can get behind-the-scenes access by following @EldoraSpeedway on Twitter, hitting ‘Like’ at Facebook.com/EldoraSpeedway and view video highlights at YouTube.com/EldoraSpeedwayInc. The new Eldora Speedway app for the iPhone, iPad and Android is now available for download via iTunes and Google Play. - E -
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