NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series News Release:  Contact – ROBY HELM – (865) 207-4157

March 5, 2013

NeSMITH CHEVROLET OLD MAN’S GARAGE WRS SPOTLIGHT – TALLADEGA SHORT TRACK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

                CARTERSVILLE, GA – Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL is a charter member of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series having been a part of the series since its inception in 2006.  Talladega Short Track will begin its eighth season with the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage WRS with the 2013 season operating on Saturday nights.

                Through the years, Talladega Short Track has produced four NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Champions from its weekly Crate Late Model Division.  Jason Wilson of Margaret, AL (2006), Logan Yates of Delta, AL (2007), Adam Martin of Talladega, AL (2008), and Jimmy Elkins Jr. of Talladega, AL (2011) all have East Region Championships on their resumes.

                Drivers expected to compete for the 2013 NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Championship from Talladega Short Track are defending track champion 15-year-old Bret Holmes of Munford, AL, Adam Gauldin of Talladega, AL, Michael Combs of Odenville, AL, Maddox Mullinax of Birmingham, AL, Brian Ponder of Talladega, AL, Chris Noah of Rainbow City, AL, Ryan King of Anniston, AL, Lee Burdett of Hueytown, AL, and Elkins.

                Also competing in NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Crate Late Model competition is Hall of Fame driver and charter member of the famed “Alabama Gang” 80-year-old Red Farmer of Hueytown, AL. 

                Talladega Short Track drivers will have three “Pre-Season” races before the 27-week NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series begins on March 25 and runs through September 29.  Talladega Short Track, also known as “The Hornet’s Nest,” will host pre-season events on March 9, March 16, and March 23. 

Beginning on March 30, Talladega Short Track drivers will compete against drivers at other NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series drivers at tracks across the country through a points system.

                Once the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series National Points season begins, drivers will record their best 14 weekly point totals in their quest for the 2013 Championship that will pay back point fund money to the Top 10 drivers in the final point standings with the National Champion pocketing $10,000.

The dirt late model race cars in the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series are powered by the economical Chevrolet Performance Crate Engines that are built and sealed at the factory to prevent any expensive modifications.  There are two engines to choose from, the 400 horsepower aluminum-head 604 engine and the 350 horsepower steel-head 602 engine that gets a 100-pound weight break.

                These engines are in stock and ready for free next day delivery anywhere in the Southeast from NeSmith Chevrolet in Claxton, GA.  The Chevrolet Performance 604 Crate Engine is on sale through March 31 for $4,995 and the Chevrolet Performance 602 Crate Engine is on sale for $3,095 at NeSmith Chevrolet in Claxton, GA.  To place an order call Tim Bland at 1-877-497-3624.

                Talladega Short Track will also host the new Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series in 2013 with the 75-lap $5,000-to-win season finale for the series on October 12.  The Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series is sanctioned by Crate Racin’ USA that also sanctions the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series.

                The dirt late model race cars in the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series are powered by the all-aluminum $7,000 Chevrolet Performance CT 525 Engine that has been developed for competition from the production-based LS engine that is used in the Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Camaro, and the Chevrolet SS.

                The father-son team of Ross and Adam Martin have won Super Late Model races at Talladega Short Track using the Chevrolet Performance CT 525 Engine, and Ross Martin won the Ice Bowl at TST in January.  Both Ross and Adam Martin will be competing for the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series $10,000 Championship in 2013.

                For more information about Talladega Short Track call 256-831-1413, or visit the track web site at www.talladegashorttrack.com.  Talladega Short Track is a ¼-mile clay oval located across the street from Talladega Super Speedway at 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga, AL  36260.

For more information about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing.  Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month.  You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.

 

NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation’s number one GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer six years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast.  Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  Hedman Hedders is the Official Hedder of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and the Hedman Husler Award sponsor.  Bilstein Shocks is the Official Spec Shock of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  Old Man’s Garage is the sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series.  RockAuto.com and VP Racing Fuels are Official Sponsors of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series.  NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Contingency Sponsors for 2013 are Dominator Race Products, Race Car Engineering, Stealth Racing Carburetors, Modern Images, Mike Custom Tanks, Shorty’s Shock Service, Schoenfeld Headers, J.T. Kerr Racing Equipment, Kinser Air Filters, AR Bodies, Velocita Racewear, and Performance Rod & Custom.  2013 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, TNT Race Cars, Stinger Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars. 

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