LongIslandJam
09-25-2010, 03:27 PM
By: Gene Ostrowski
St. Johns, Pa- Sundance Vacations Speedway’s Super Bowl of motorsports is approaching and the 11th annual event will be like none other, as track Promoter, Joe Callavini will pay $5000 to the winner of the 150-lap Modified blowout to celebrate the eleventh running of the greatest asphalt show in PA. For years, the two-day event has showcased talent, and with extended lap races and larger purses, Callavini looks for the season ending event to be as big as it ever was.
Similar to years past, each division will qualify and run their feature event on the same day, and all divisions throughout the weekend will be awarded double points, to decide the divisional championships.
The weekend will kick off at the 1/3-mile asphalt oval near Hazleton, PA on Friday, October 8 with open practice for all divisions from 6-9 PM. Pit pass will cost $20 for the evening and grandstand admission is free.
The Sport Modifieds, Late Models, Factory Stocks and TQ midgets will run extended lap main events on Saturday, October 9. Time trials for the Sport Modifieds will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by heat race qualifiers for the support divisions. The afternoon will be capped off with a $2,000 to win, 100-lap Sport Modified main event.
Three big features will show case the racing on Sunday, October 10. Following practice for all divisions, the mighty Modifieds will take center stage for qualifying. Time trials will be held for the Modifieds and heat races will decide the starting line-ups for the support divisions. Consi events will fill the fields. After completion of the support division main events, including the Street Stocks and FWDs, the evening will be capped off with a $5000 to win, 150-lap main event for the Modifieds.
The feature winner of the Modified main event will earn a guaranteed starting spot in this season North/Shout Shootout in Concord, NC.
All entrants will draw for heat race or time trial starting positions on race day. Twenty cars will start feature events, and if needed, consi races will be run.
The top ten in driver points for all Sundance Vacations Speedway divisions after the October 3rd racing program will be added to the feature as a provisional, provided they do not qualify through heat races, time trials or consi events. The drivers must attempt to qualify in both, heat (time trials for Modifieds) and consi in order to be eligible for a provisional spot.
Along with the regular stars of the track, big names are headed to St. Johns, PA for the 150-lap contest. Chuck Hossfeld, a well-known Modified ace plans to be behind the wheel of Tommy Wanick’s ride and Brian DeFebo, a three time Modified champion at the track will make his return to the speedway. Earl Paules will attempt to win his second straight King of the Mountain at the track and rumor has it that Bowman Gray competitor, “Jon Boy” Brown, may be in action using his own car.
The list of famous names goes on, which definitely shows the way drivers look forward to the yearly event, as it always gains steam and popularity year after year.
In case of inadequate weather, the speedway has set the following weekend (Oct. 16/17) to use as a make-up date.
For up to date King of the Mountain information, please visit www.sundancevacationsspeedway.com.
St. Johns, Pa- Sundance Vacations Speedway’s Super Bowl of motorsports is approaching and the 11th annual event will be like none other, as track Promoter, Joe Callavini will pay $5000 to the winner of the 150-lap Modified blowout to celebrate the eleventh running of the greatest asphalt show in PA. For years, the two-day event has showcased talent, and with extended lap races and larger purses, Callavini looks for the season ending event to be as big as it ever was.
Similar to years past, each division will qualify and run their feature event on the same day, and all divisions throughout the weekend will be awarded double points, to decide the divisional championships.
The weekend will kick off at the 1/3-mile asphalt oval near Hazleton, PA on Friday, October 8 with open practice for all divisions from 6-9 PM. Pit pass will cost $20 for the evening and grandstand admission is free.
The Sport Modifieds, Late Models, Factory Stocks and TQ midgets will run extended lap main events on Saturday, October 9. Time trials for the Sport Modifieds will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by heat race qualifiers for the support divisions. The afternoon will be capped off with a $2,000 to win, 100-lap Sport Modified main event.
Three big features will show case the racing on Sunday, October 10. Following practice for all divisions, the mighty Modifieds will take center stage for qualifying. Time trials will be held for the Modifieds and heat races will decide the starting line-ups for the support divisions. Consi events will fill the fields. After completion of the support division main events, including the Street Stocks and FWDs, the evening will be capped off with a $5000 to win, 150-lap main event for the Modifieds.
The feature winner of the Modified main event will earn a guaranteed starting spot in this season North/Shout Shootout in Concord, NC.
All entrants will draw for heat race or time trial starting positions on race day. Twenty cars will start feature events, and if needed, consi races will be run.
The top ten in driver points for all Sundance Vacations Speedway divisions after the October 3rd racing program will be added to the feature as a provisional, provided they do not qualify through heat races, time trials or consi events. The drivers must attempt to qualify in both, heat (time trials for Modifieds) and consi in order to be eligible for a provisional spot.
Along with the regular stars of the track, big names are headed to St. Johns, PA for the 150-lap contest. Chuck Hossfeld, a well-known Modified ace plans to be behind the wheel of Tommy Wanick’s ride and Brian DeFebo, a three time Modified champion at the track will make his return to the speedway. Earl Paules will attempt to win his second straight King of the Mountain at the track and rumor has it that Bowman Gray competitor, “Jon Boy” Brown, may be in action using his own car.
The list of famous names goes on, which definitely shows the way drivers look forward to the yearly event, as it always gains steam and popularity year after year.
In case of inadequate weather, the speedway has set the following weekend (Oct. 16/17) to use as a make-up date.
For up to date King of the Mountain information, please visit www.sundancevacationsspeedway.com.