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| Earl Gaerte
Classic One to Remember at Plymouth Speedway |
| For immediate release: May 19, 2013 |
| (Plymouth, IN) There was plenty of action
with the Sprints on Dirt (SOD), USAC 600 Sprints and the Modified
car races at Plymouth Speedway Saturday night. After a lengthy delay
in getting the inaugural Earl Gaerte Classic underway as crews attempted
to get the track primed for optimal, and safe, racing conditions,
the feature races did not disappoint. It was Darren Long, a SOD racer
from Ohio, who took home the feature win for that series. It was a
hard fought 25-lap feature that saw only a handful of cautions that
included spins and debris. Dustin Daggett finished in the second spot
while Brandon Wimmer took home the third place trophy. "This
is the biggest win I've had," said Long. "I'm proud to represent
the Gaerte family, especially on a night like tonight. It was a great
race - just awesome." The SOD series will be back at Plymouth
Speedway on Saturday, August 17 for the Bob Newton Memorial race. |
| Garrett Saunders found the checkered flag
in the first position in the USAC 600 Restrictor feature. The caution
flag flew once as Bud McCune spun in turn four on lap 14 in the 20-lap
feature. Tyler Fitzpatrick had a switch problem in his machine on
lap 16 which caused him to lose quite a few positions from the third
spot. Nick Katrakis came across the finish line second and Nicholas
Schaefer was third - his best finish of the season. "The car
has been really good and I'd like to thank my team, sponsors and my
family for all their help," said Saunders. |
| A crash that collected Keith Ousley and
USAC 600 Restrictor winner Garrett Saunders on lap 13 and a few more
cautions due to spins after that incident littered the USAC 600 Open
25-lap feature. In the end, it was Craig Ronk on top of the podium
with Randy Shilling rolling in second and Billy Cribbs with the third
place finish. "It was a great race," stated Ronk on his
feature win. "I was racing hard!" |
| With 21 cars in the Modified feature,
there were bound to be some cautions - and there were several before
one lap of racing could be completed. Six cars were caught up in a
crash coming out of turn two on a restart lap and another three found
close-knit racing and got into each other in turns one and two on
a second restart lap. Last week's winner, Frank Marshall, spun in
turns three and four on lap 7 and Austin Smith couldn't avoid a collision.
Marshall had been running third at the time. After a few more cautions
and two crashes, Zeke McKenzie raced to the checkered flag and happily
took home the first place trophy. "It feels really good to win
and I couldn't have done it without the help of my sponsors, friends
and family. The track crew worked hard to get the conditions right
for racing and they did a great job," stated McKenzie. Adam Williams
completed the final lap in the second spot and Dylan Woodling was
the third place finisher. It was a long night, but it was a great
night of racing at Plymouth Speedway. Thank you to the spectators
and the teams and drivers for their patience as the staff continues
to work in this brand new dirt track. |
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More great racing is on tap for next week! Follow Plymouth Speedway
on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Earl
Gaerte Classic This Saturday at Plymouth Speedway |
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immediate release: May 16, 2013 |
| (Plymouth, IN) It's one of the biggest
races of the season at Plymouth Speedway and it's happening on Saturday
night. The Engine Pro Earl Gaerte Classic will feature the Sprints
on Dirt Saturday night. Plymouth Speedway Director of Racing, Matthew
Schwartz, indicated that it will be an exciting night of racing. "The
Sprints on Dirt, which we call SOD sprints, are a touring series and
they race all over Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and even into Canada,"
said Schwartz. "The cars from all of those states plus Illinois,
and maybe some from Tennessee, will come race with the sprint cars.
These are the fastest things on dirt! They have big wings, 900 hp
and they'll hit over 100 mph every lap." |
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| Earl Gaerte was an innovator in short
track engines and he designed engines that have been in Indianapolis
500 cars and in the cars that are raced on racetracks each Saturday
night across America. He passed away in August 2011, but his memory
and innovations live on. Engine Pro presented by Fel-Pro Gaskets is
a proud sponsor of this event. Sprint car driver, Shane Stewart, was
at Plymouth Speedway Wednesday night for a media event and had a chance
to look things over for this weekend's race. Stewart is a native of
Oklahoma but has since moved to Indiana to continue his career in
the sprint car series. He's quite accomplished having many feature
wins under his belt as well as a American Sprint Car Association Championship.
Stewart doesn't run with a particular sprint car series full-time
but he does occasionally race in the esteemed World of Outlaws series.
He will be driving a brand new sprint car this weekend under the ownership
of Joe Gaerte. Stewart said it was fitting that he participate in
the Earl Gaerte Classic with Gaerte Engines out of Rochester as a
sponsor. |
| Watch for the number 3G as
it makes circuits around the track. Stewart is pretty impressed with
Plymouth Speedway's new dirt surface. 'They've done a great job with
the dirt. They're working hard. I know and I've seen the amount of
work that actually goes into preparing a racetrack for a Saturday
night," said Stewart. He expects to be part of some great racing
Saturday night. "If the track's right, it's wide enough to see
two or three-wide racing. The best thing that you could hope for as
a dirt track guy is if you can get two grooves. That's the most important
thing. If they can make that happen, I think you're going to see a
really good race!" |
| Modifieds and the USAC 600
sprints will also be racing to round out the exciting night of racing.
Also on May 18, the 1st Annual Forces Day Poker Run to help sponsor
Operation Quiet Comfort and our troops will begin at 11:00am ET at
the Woodland Inn in South Bend and end at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth.
You can pick up a pre-registration form at McDaniel's Harley Davidson
in South Bend, Kersting's Harley Davidson in Winamac or at the Woodland
Inn in South Bend. |
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The $30 fee includes one rider, a t-shirt and Winged Outlaw Sprints
ticket. The $18 fee may be paid at the gate for non-riders. In an
effort to support our troops, drop off a donation of white crew
socks, gallon-size zip-loc bags, individually packaged toothbrushes
and travel size toothpaste. These items will be gathered by the
Operation Quiet Comfort volunteers and distributed to soldiers.
The gates will open at 4:00pm and racing begins at 7:00pm ET. "Like"
us on Facebook and follow us @PlymouthSpeed.
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| Dirt Track
Racing at its Best at Plymouth Speedway |
| For immediate release:
May 12, 2013 |
| (Plymouth, Indiana) A cool evening provided
for some hot racing at the fastest dirt track in Northern Indiana.A
short burst of rain and strong winds came through prior to the start
of racing at Plymouth Speedway Saturday night, but the crews were
able to get the track optimal for racing and the green flag dropped
for heat races shortly after 7:00pm ET. |
| It was John Rhoades getting the win in
the Thunder Stocks A Feature with last week's winner Dennis Freeland
finishing in the second spot and Randy Lambert rounding out the top
three. Rhoades led all 15 laps in the feature. "The track is
getting better," said Rhoades in his post-race interview. "It
was fun to race tonight!" |
| The standings for the rest of the feature
were as follows: Ryan Smurdon, Brian Merritt, Kevin Kerlin, Kelly
Prater, and Bryce Shidler. |
| The Modifieds A Feature saw 23 cars in
the field. A red flag was thrown on lap two as a gas cap was found
in between turns three and four. Track officials found that the #18
car of Chad Clay was missing the gas cap and it was too damaged to
be placed back on the car. For safety, Clay was escorted to the pits
and his night was done. Seven other cautions littered the race that
lasted approximately 28 minutes. In the end, it was Frank Marshall
who crossed the start/finish line first to capture his second win
- a back-to-back win for the 28M car in the 20-lap feature event.
"With this many cars in the field, I'm proud of everyone who
had helped me get back-to-back feature wins!" stated Marshall.
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| The top three finished the same as last
week's finishing order. Tommy Beezely II came in second while Adam
Williams finished third. The standings for the rest of the field were
as follows: Todd Sherman, Josh Lolmaugh, Shawn Scripter, Kyle Yocum,
Steven Pena, Adam Thrush, Travis Stemler, Bryane Dickinson, Dillon
Nusbaum, Ryan Flagel, Jessica Scroufe, Dan Streeter, Aaron Morey,
Curt Spalding, JR Hotovy, Ricky Carmon, Jr., Chad Clay, Steven Hogue,
and Bub Roberts. |
| Only three cars entered the USAC 600 Sprint
Restrictors Feature and it was Garrett Saunders winning his second
race of the season, followed by Nick Katrakis and Sydney Arnett for
second and third places in the caution-free 15-lap feature. "It
feels really good to win," stated Saunders. "I couldn't
do it without everyone who has helped me this season." |
| The USAC 600 Sprint Open Feature had a
bigger field and only three caution flags flew - all for the #37 of
Brad Nichols who spun out for two cautions and hit a tire barrier
in between turns three and four. His sprint car got hung up on the
three-tire high barrier and had to have assistance to get untangled.
Tyler Huffman came up with the win, followed by Billy Cribbs for second
and Randy Shilling for third. It was a great race to the end with
Huffman and Cribbs in the last three laps, but Huffman saw the checkers
first. "Thank you to all of my great sponsors and my family for
helping me keep the car running each week," explained Huffman.
The rest of the finishing order was as follows: Dawson Stealy, Mike
Gass, Courtney Erfurth, Adam Barth, Scott Allison, Brad Nichols, Jerod
Glasford, and Eric Saunders. |
| In the final feature of the evening, it
was Joe Hillman who drove away from the field after lap five in the
Super Street Feature and never looked back. A handful of cautions
for debris and spin-outs created some great restarts, but it didn't
phase Hillman. Michael Clark ran to the second place position and
Brandon Roundtree crossed the line in third place. "This was
my first time at this new dirt track and I got the win!" exclaimed
Hillman. |
| The rest of the finishing order was as
follows: Bob McLean, Michael Daugherty, Roger Duszynski, David Short,
Mike Hoagland, Dave Fritz, and Bobby Bering, Jr. |
| May 18th will be the Earl Gaerte Classic
at the Plymouth Speedway. The Earl Gaerte Classic SOD Sprint event
will feature Modifieds, Sprints, USAC 600 Wing and USAC Restricted
600 Wing cars which will provide the best racing entertainment on
Plymouth Speedway's dirt oval. |
| Be sure to "Like" Plymouth Speedway
on Facebook and follow @PlymouthSpeed on Twitter for updates. |
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| Set Calendars
for a Special Night of Racing at Plymouth Speedway |
| For immediate release:
May 9, 2013 (Plymouth, IN) |
| While the Modifieds, USAC Non Wing 600
Sprints, USAC Wing Restrictor 600 Sprints, Super Streets and Thunder
Cars are scheduled to race on Northern Indiana's fastest dirt track
at Plymouth Speedway this Saturday, May 11, the Earl Gaerte Classic
Winged Outlaw Sprints on May 18 is expected to feature a special lineup. |
The Earl Gaerte Classic Winged Outlaw
Sprint event will feature Modifieds, Outlaw Sprints, USAC 600 Wing
and USAC Restricted 600 Wing cars which will provide the best racing
entertainment on Plymouth Speedway's dirt oval. This will be 1 of
2 winged sprint race for the 2013 season.
Earl Gaerte was an innovator in short track engines and he designed
engines that have been in Indianapolis 500 cars and in the cars that
are raced on racetracks each Saturday night across America. He passed
away in August 2011, but his memory and innovations live on. Joe Gaerte
son of Earl has already committed to running his own car with World
of Outlaw Driver Shane Stewart for this event. |
| Engine Pro presented by Fel-Pro Gaskets
is a proud sponsor of this event. |
| Also coming up on May 18, the 1st Annual
Forces Day Poker Run to help sponsor Operation Quiet Comfort and our
troops will begin at 11am ET at the Woodland Inn in South Bend and
end at Plymouth Speedway in Plymouth. You can pick up a pre-registration
form at McDaniel's Harley Davidson in South Bend, Kersting's Harley
Davidson in Winamac or at the Woodland Inn in South Bend. |
The $30 fee includes one rider, a t-shirt
and Winged Outlaw Sprints ticket. The $18 fee may be paid at the gate
for non-riders.
In an effort to support our troops, drop off a donation of white crew
socks, gallon-size zip-loc bags, individually packaged toothbrushes
and travel size toothpaste. These items will be gathered by the Operation
Quiet Comfort volunteers and distributed to soldiers. After the ride,
it's race time with the Earl Gaerte Classic Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars
at Plymouth Speedway! Gates open at 3:00pm and the races begin at
7:00pm. |
| If you need more information, call Paula
Hale Mooth at (269) 580-7856. There are a lot of great things happening
at Plymouth Speedway! Follow along on Twitter @PlymouthSpeed or on
Facebook! |
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| Another Exciting Weekend
of Racing at Plymouth Speedway |
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For immediate release: May 5, 2013
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(Plymouth, IN) You can throw all of the sayings that go into
short track racing into Saturday night's racing at Plymouth
Speedway.
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The Modified feature ended the night on a high note with
a green-white-checkered finish. The 22-car field kept the
field green until lap 10 when a spin happened in turn one.
Cautions then bred cautions – four to be exact with two
on restarts – and with three to go, it was a battle to
the checkered flag. Frank Marshall won the race with last
week's winner, Tommy Beezley II second and Adam Williams taking
the third position.
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“I thank the fans for coming tonight, because without
them this wouldn't be possible,” said Marshall after
the 20-lap feature win.
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The USAC 600 Restricted Class feature found a woman at the
top of the podium for the third time in Plymouth Speedway
history. Sydney Arnett took the checkered flag after the 15-lap
features where only four yellow flags were waved. Last week's
winner, Garrett Saunders finished second and Nick Katrakis
claimed third place.
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“This just goes to show that girls can do it too!”
exclaimed Arnett.
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After starting in the second position and finding himself
at the back of the pack early in the race, Dennis Freeland
took his #3 Thunder Stock to the top of the racetrack in the
dry dirt and caught the leaders within a couple of laps. With
only two cautions in the 15-lap feature, Freeland finished
in the top position when the checkers flew. Randy Lambert
pulled in a second place finish while Bryce Shidler took the
third spot.
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“Yeah, I found that the top worked for me and it got
me the win,” Freeland explained.
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Dawson Stealy found himself on the top spot of the podium
after leading all 20 laps of the USAC 600 Open Feature. The
defending champion in this class, Sara Elrod, found herself
in third place at the end of the race with Craig Ronk in the
second spot. Stealy had a chance to thank his sponsors, family
and friends for helping him with his race car.
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It was a trip to Victory Lane for David Short in the Super
Street 15-lap feature. Nate Payton took second and Bob McLean
came in third. Eight cautions plagued this feature with several
spin-outs and debris issues. That didn't bother Short though
as he nabbed the win. He was excited to be racing and at the
track.
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“This was my first feature win in 15 years,” Short
beamed.
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It was a beautiful night for racing and there's still some
work to be done to make the track at its optimum for racing.
The track techs are working hard to provide the fans and drivers
an ideal track and it should be even better for the third
week of racing on May 11. Street Stocks, Thunder Cars, Modifieds,
USAC 600 Sprints and USAC 6000 Restricted Sprints will be
back at it at the fastest dirt track in Northern Indiana.
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We're happy to be partnering with Flag International and
all of our great sponsors who help bring this racing to you!
For a full list of sponsors and upcoming events.
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Make sure you “Like” Plymouth Speedway on Facebook
and follow us on Twitter @PlymouthSpeed.
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| Dirt Track
Racing Continues Saturday at Plymouth Speedway |
| For immediate
release: May 2, 2013 |
| (Plymouth, IN) It was a successful start
to the dirt track season last week at Plymouth Speedway and more action
is set for this Saturday night! |
| Help celebrate Cinco De Mayo a day early
with a margarita and the running of Modifieds, Super Streets, Pure
Thunderstocks, USAC 600 sprints and USAC 600 Restricted Winged Sprints
at Northern Indiana's fastest dirt track. |
| Gates open at 3:00pm and racing starts
at 7:00pm ET. Beginning Saturday, purchase a chance to win a 24' Team
Spirit trailer, worth $9,000! "It's got everything," said
Walt Barns, owner of Techworks Trailer Sales. "LED lights, roof
vents, aluminum wheels, cabinets and more." |
| He adds, "We are happy to be able
to do this with Plymouth Speedway. I was at the track last week and
the racing was unbelievable. I love dirt track racing and this season
should be exciting." |
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The racing season is just getting started. Join us as Fel-Pro Performance
Gaskets proudly presents the Earl Gaerte Classic on May 18 where
the Outlaw Winged Sprint Cars will run circuits around the track.
On June 29, the Race4Life spectacular will feature USAC 600 Sprints,
both Wing and Non-Wing for Open and Restrictors at Plymouth Speedway.
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or Twitter feed. |
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| Plymouth Speedway’s
Gaerte and Newton Memorial Races Gain Sponsorship |
| Posted Tuesday April
23, 2013 - 3:55pm |
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| The Plymouth Speedway and the Engine Pro
Sprints on Dirt Presented by ARP are excited to announce the signing
of a presenting sponsor for these historic events. Engine Pro of Grand
Rapids, MI. has signed on as Title sponsor and brought in a great
presenting sponsor for these prestigious races. Fel-Pro Gaskets has
joined on to support these two appearances of the Engine Pro Sprints
on Dirt at the exciting Hoosier Bullring. |
| The official title for these races set
for Saturday May 18 and Saturday August 17, will be the following-
ENGINE PRO Earl Gaerte Classic Presented by Fel-Pro and The Engine
Pro Bob Newton Classic Presented by Fel-Pro. |
| The winged sprint cars of the Sprints
on Dirt will be making their return to the much improved and expanded
dirt oval. A field of drivers from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin and Ontario are expected to compete in this Sprints on Dirt
sanctioned event. To add to the excitement of an already tremendous
event is has been recently announced that three-time NASCAR Sprint
Cup Champion Tony Stewart has agreed to make an appearance at Plymouth
Speedway for the August event and he is bringing his potent 360 powered
sprint car to do battle with the stars of the Engine Pro Sprints on
Dirt series. This will mark the return for Stewart with the SOD series
after capturing the debut event for the Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt
last year. The drivers of the group are looking forward to going wheel
to wheel with the owner of Eldora Speedway again this season. |
| “I can’t wait to see the S.O.D
series at the bullring again says Eric Saunders. Tony has been a huge
part of my motocross career before my crash. I am just glad that he
and I are back together here at Plymouth Speedway. It should be a
sellout!” Stewart stated, “Plymouth Speedway is an awesome
place. Ed Kennedy has done some incredible work here at Plymouth.”
“I am looking forward to supporting Eric as I have in the past
in his Motocross racing and running the Bullring should put on some
great racing! |
| The Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented
by ARP series sanctions winged Sprint Car races at speedways throughout
Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and the Canadian province of Ontario and will
enjoy its 34th season of operation. The 2013 schedule can be viewed
at www.sprintsondirt.com.
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| Dirt Track
Racing at Plymouth Speedway to Begin April 27th |
| For immediate release:
April 23, 2013 |
| (Plymouth, Indiana) The green flag will
drop at Plymouth Speedway on Saturday, April 27 at 7:00pm ET for the
start of the dirt racing season. |
| Weather has brought out the caution flag
when trying to get the season underway. Last week's rain caused soft
spots on the track that did not provide the ideal racing surface for
the drivers. Rain and cold temperatures have hopefully moved out of
the area so the excitement everyone is waiting for can commence! |
| Before racing gets started, all drivers
are invited to participate in practice sessions scheduled for Wednesday,
April 24 and Friday, April 26 from 6:00pm ET until dusk. Gates open
Wednesday at 5:00pm and at 4:00pm on Friday. If you would like to
watch practice either night, General Admission is FREE. |
| For those drivers under 18, a parental
consent, release
and waiver form is required. Regular driver registration is available
both nights of practice. Pit slab rentals are still available. |
| Saturday night is the big night featuring
the Traxxas 600 USAC Sprint Series running on the dirt. USAC 600 Sprints
non-wing, USAC 600 Sprints Restricted Wing, modifieds, super streets,
and pure thunder stock classes will battle it out in the Playground
of Power. |
| Let's go racing at Plymouth Speedway!
Find us on Facebook and Twitter. |
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| Thank you to
all of our marketing partners: |
| WTCA 1050-AM, Advanced Racing Suspensions,
Bane-Welker Equipment, Bart Wheels, Concept Chassis, D Mark Fence,
D.C. Garage Doors and Entry, Dreyer Motorsports, Echo Power Tools,
Engine Pro Racing, Engler Machine and Tool, Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets,
Ferrellgas, Five Star RaceCar Bodies, Gertrude Street Metal Recycling,
Indy Race Parts, Integra Shocks and Springs, Journey's End, K&N
Filters, Klotz Fuel & Lubricant, Kuert Concrete Inc., Landrum
Performance Springs, Lane Automotive, LPS Tire Company, Marshall County
Tourism, MWRacingNews.com, Newton Oil, Oliver Ford Lincoln Mercury,
OmniSource, Penguin Point, RaceStar Publications, Racing Optics, Rans
Towing, Rebel Gears, Republic Services, Rugged Radios, Schoenfield
Headers, Shepherd's Chevrolet Buick, Spectro Performance Oils, Stock
Car Extreme, Techworks Trailer Sales, The Car Company, Town and Country
Press, Ultra Shield Race Products, Whelen, Wings Etc. Restaurant and
Pub, and Young's TV and Appliance. |
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| Rain Delays
Start Season at Plymouth Speedway |
| For Immediate Release:
April 18, 2013 |
| (Plymouth, IN) Rain has hindered the start
of the dirt track season at Plymouth Speedway. |
| Rain canceled the Cabin Fever event and
now it’s caused the cancellation of the first race of the season.
The start of the season has been pushed back to Saturday, April 27.
The track is simply too wet and will not provide an ideal racing surface
for the drivers. Track owner, Ed Kennedy, also kept the fans in the
forefront of this decision as he wants to ensure the fans a good opening
night. |
| Matt Schwartz, Director of Racing at Plymouth
Speedway, stated that the staff has been working hard during the off-season
to make the transition from asphalt to dirt on the local track and
Mother Nature has not cooperated. |
| “We’ve made changes to the pit
area and grandstands and everyone has worked hard,” he said.
“When the season does finally get underway, the fans, drivers
and crews will enjoy the new surface and the competitive nature it
provides. Drivers will be excited to know that a TV monitor will be
available in the pit area so they can observe their own lap times
during hot laps and race action.” |
| Several tons of clay was brought in to
transform the asphalt track to a state-of-the-art dirt surface. Drivers
have expressed their excitement to race on the more competitive dirt
track and provide the best entertainment in Northern Indiana. |
| Practice is tentatively scheduled for
Sunday, April 21 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. ET with the grandstands opening
at 11:00 a.m. ET with free admission to spectators. Mark April 27
at 7:00 p.m. ET as the official start to the dirt track racing season
at Plymouth Speedway. |
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There are several other big events at the Plymouth Speedway this
season including the Earl Gaerte Classic and the Bob Newton Classic,
sponsored by Fel-Pro Performance Gaskets, the MOD Squad Night featuring
NASCAR drivers Ken Schrader and David Stremme, and the USAC Race4Life.
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Budweiser
to Continue Partnership at Plymouth Speedway |
| For
immediate release April 2, 2013 (Plymouth, Indiana) |
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You'll be able to grab some Buds with your friends at Plymouth
Speedway during the entire regular season as Budweiser has renewed
their partnership at the 1/5 & 1/4 mile dirt track. Waylon Burke
Budweiser Rep, who is also a fan of racing, said Budweiser, Bud
Light and other spirits will be offered as you enjoy weekly, modified,
super streets, thunder cars, USAC 600 sprints that will be racing
on the newly transformed track at Plymouth Speedway.
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“I am so excited the cars will be racing on dirt,” stated
Burke. “Budweiser has been a proud partner of racing at Plymouth
Speedway for several years now.”
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Workers at the track are improving the beer garden so the whole
experience will be enhanced when you visit the track this season.
The first races get
underway April 13 with the Cabin Fever event. Regular season racing
is every Saturday night beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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| For updates on track news, follow @PlymouthSpeed
on Twitter and “Like” Plymouth Speedway on Facebook. |
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| DRIVERS/CREWS/FANS
One-Way Race Communication Information: |
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Plymouth Speedway will be selling Rugged Radio Nitro Bees
single-channel UHF radios for one-way communication with Race
Director. One-way communication radios (commonly known as
receivers) are required for ALL drivers in competition at
Plymouth Speedway. Crews and Fans can purchase these systems
as well to listen to real time race communi...cations with
drivers on-track as well as race communication amongst the
track staff!
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| For a Special Price of $95 (not
$100), you will get the radio, ear buds, and the holder. These
will be legal for the one-way communication to drivers from
Race Director. |
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In addition for the drivers, if you wish to purchase your
required transponder pouch (a $15 value) with the Nitro Bee,
you can purchase both for a total of $100!
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| For a Special Price of $95 (not
$100), you will get the radio, ear buds, and the holder. These
will be legal for the one-way communication to drivers from
Race Director. |
| And, we will be renting transponders
for the season for $50 (versus the $5 per night fee) if you'd
like to reserve one now. |
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rugged radios |
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| $50 |
- transponder (rented) |
| $95 |
- Nitro Bee Single Channel Receiver |
| $100 |
- Nitro Bee, pouch for transponder |
| $150 |
- Nitro Bee, pouch, and transponder (rented for 13 season) |
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| Contact Jacki
by emailing her at jacki27m@yahoo.com
or call at 1-(260) 578-2705
if you have any questions. Note that there are limited supplies at
this time along with the above prices are valid through April 6th. |
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Wings Etc.
to Sponsor Big Races at Plymouth Speedway |
| For Immediate Release,
March 28, 2013 |
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| Plymouth, IN) To help thaw out from the
winter solstice, put two of the hottest races this summer at Plymouth
Speedway on your calendar. The MOD Squad Night is set for Saturday,
June 15 and the Bob Newton
Hoosier Tire Classic race will be Saturday, August 17 and will
be sponsored by Wings Etc.
in Plymouth. These events will feature the fastest cars on dirt at
the Plymouth Speedway. Wings
Etc. owner Jim Weaver, who
is a race fan, expressed his excitement of these two elite matches.“We
are pleased to be a sponsor of the Mod Squad Night and the Bob Newton
Hoosier Tire Classic races,” said Weaver. “I'm looking forward
to seeing Ken Schrader and
David Stremme on the dirt track.
I'm hoping that this is the beginning of a long association between
Wings Etc. and the Plymouth Speedway.” |
| The MOD Squad race will feature NASCAR
drivers Ken Schrader and South Bend, Indiana native, David Stremme.
USAC 600 Winged Sprints and Restricted 600 Winged Sprints will be
a part of the event along with Modifieds, Super Streets, and Pure/Thunder
Stocks. Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Tony
Stewart will return to the track in August for the inaugural
Bob Newton Hoosier Tire Classic. SOD Sprints will race and these are
the fastest cars on dirt! Other classes of cars will also get a chance
to stir up the dirt before the feature event. Save money and purchase
advance online at www.plymouthspeedway.net. Both
races begin at 7:00 p.m. ET. |
| For a great night out of dining in Plymouth,
visit http://www.wingsetc.net |
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| WTCA-AM
Press Release |
| For Immediate
Release WTCA-AM Press Release - March 24, 2013 |
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WTCA 1050AM “The Chief” (Plymouth, IN) title sponsor
for Super Street Division at Plymouth Speedway. The NEW Classic
Hits, local News, Sports & Weather radio station of 1050AM
“The Chief” has joined the growing team of Plymouth
Speedway (IN) in becoming the title sponsor for the 2013 Super
Street Division! WTCA-AM will provide a $2500 season point
fund to the Super Street division! “WTCA-AM and the community
of Plymouth are so very excited about what is happening at
the track.
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has to be the most anticipated year of racing at the track since the
year it opened,” said WTCA-AM Sales Manager Jim Bottorf. “Where
else are you going to find Tony Stewart, David Stremme, Ken Schrader,
and I’ve heard possibly other well-known drivers turning laps
on the new dirt track. Five divisions of race cars each night, including
the competitive Super Streets, it just is going to be a great season
and 1050AM will be there supporting the drivers, crews, fans, and
staff of Plymouth Speedway,” Bottorf stated. Track owner Ed Kennedy
commented that “WTCA-AM 1050 has already done so much for the
track over the past years, including volunteering, advertising, and
giving our track announcer some air time, it is an honor for us to
have this great local radio station provide even more support.” |
| With the sponsorship of $2500 for the Super Street season
point fund, WTCA-AM joins a growing list of area businesses wanting
to be a part of the much anticipated inaugural season of dirt racing
at Plymouth Speedway. Tune your radios to a valued sponsor with WTCA-AM
1050 “The Chief” every day as well as visit their site on
the internet at am1050.com for local news, sports, and information! |
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| Shepherd’s Chevrolet
Buick of Rochester, IN and Plymouth Speedway |
| Shepherd’s
Chevrolet Buick of Rochester, IN and Plymouth Speedway
are very excited to announce a partnership for the 2013
racing season. Shepherd’s Chevrolet Buick will be
providing a generous $5000 point fund to the Modified
division for the 2013 Season at Plymouth Speedway. The
point fund will pay through the Top 10 of the Shepherd’s
Chevrolet Modified Division. |
| “This partnership with Plymouth Speedway gives
us an opportunity not only to support a great up-and-coming
dirt track facility with this headlining division, but
also to help get the word out that Shepherd Chevrolet
is the only Northern Indiana dealer for GM Performance
Parts,” commented Austin Shepherd. With Plymouth
Speedway allowing the GM Crate engine in the modified
division, Austin Shepherd stated “that we hope that
modified drivers see the advantage of the 604 Crate Engine
and the 100 pound weight break rule at Plymouth as well
as all the other crate engines that are available to the
other divisions. These engines are very reliable and can
provide years of service for all racing divisions. We’d
like to invite all competitors to give us a call about
their racing performance needs.” |
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| Along with the points fund sponsorship,
Shepherd Chevrolet Buick will be providing the Pace Truck for every
racing event in 2013. Track owner Ed Kennedy commented “The community
support has been tremendous for the change to a dirt track, and Shepherd’s
Chevrolet joining the team and providing a points fund tells me that
our 2013 season will be exciting.” |
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Please join us at Plymouth Speedway for the 2013 season Saturday
nights with our 5 divisions: Shepherd’s Chevrolet Modifieds,
Super Street, Thunder Stock, USAC 600 Sprints, and USAC 600 restricted
Sprints. Plymouth Speedway, the newest dual dirt track in Indiana!
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| Rans
Towing Official Towing Company |
| Plymouth Speedway the newest Saturday
night dirt track in Michiana. Is proud to announce that Rans
Towing will be the official towing company of Plymouth Speedway.
Bob & Julie are some of the best racing supporters in the
area, and when Ed Kennedy announced he was running dirt. Rans
towing has committed to be there for every event this year.
We are glad to have them at the track this season. |
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| 2013
Plymouth Speedway Classes |
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2013
Weekly classes at Plymouth Speedway |
| 1. |
Modifieds - UMP rules
(UMP sanctioning still not decided at this time) |
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Super Street |
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Thunder Cars |
| 4. |
600 winged and nonwinged
minisprints (winged one week, nonwing next week, etc.) |
| 5. |
Restricted 600 winged
minisprints - we had many requests to run restricted from families
that wanted their youngster to race alongside dad or mom. USAC
was glad to sanction this class as well. |
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| First night of racing is April 13th
with a test 'n tune April 12th. |
| Full Schedule will be announced at a
later date. |
| All Rules
will be posted in the next few days. |
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| 2013
USAC Sanctioning 600 Minisprints at Plymouth Speedway |
| Kevin Miller, President & CEO of USAC,
and Ed Kennedy, owner of Plymouth Speedway are very excited to announce
a new partnership for the 2013 racing season. 600 winged and nonwing
minisprints will be racing under the USAC banner. |
| "USAC is very proud to work out this
arrangement with Mr. Kennedy and build a strong foundation of 600
minisprint racing with USAC sanctioning at Plymouth Speedway,"
Kevin Miller states. |
| A title sponsor will be announced at a
later date, but USAC will be providing a points fund for unrestricted
600 non-wing and wing minsprints as well as the restricted 600 wing
minisprints. |
| Look for further
announcements as we move toward the 2013 racing season! |
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| Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are
accepted at the front gate, the pit gate and to purchase
tires and fuel. |
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