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05-23-2013, 09:14 PM
Mahoning Valley Speedway promoter Floyd Santee is once again giving out an increase to his drivers. It started with the Modifieds, then Late Models and two weeks ago the Street Stocks. Now he is stepping up the winners share for the Dirt Mods.
Starting this coming Saturday, May 25, first place in a Dirt Mod feature will pay $600 if 13 or more cars are registered to compete. That is a boost of $200. Additional monies will also be paid throughout the finishing field.
“This is a great class and whenever you see a dozen-plus cars in a feature the racing is fantastic,” said Santee. “We have seen this division hold steady since it started four years ago. This is year five with our Dirt Mods and it has come to be one of the best groups yet. The fans love this class and the drivers we have are passionate about what they have to offer with us so it’s only right to give back to them. They deserve this.”
There was a time when Modified stock car drivers raced the same car on both dirt and paved tracks every weekend, but, through years of development and defining, those days have been long gone and replaced with purpose built cars.
The idea to run the dirt cars on pavement stemmed from a special year end show in 2005. It was well attended with a very respectable car count that numbered in the 30’s. The 50-lap feature was competitive throughout and the late Doug Hoffman, who came from mid-pack, emerged as the winner.
Hoffman, the former Mahoning promoter, added the Dirt Modified class in 2009 that was specifically intended for cars that race on dirt. Drivers were able to bring that same mount to the ¼-mile paved track. The key factor is they have to run dirt tires, which when put on a paved track makes for some wild and exciting action.
“They take side-by-side racing to a whole new level. It’s a handful to drive especially with their set-ups which are intended for dirt surfaces,” added Santee.
Santee also announced that on June 29 the track will host a special 40-lap Dirt Mod feature with $1000 going to the winner.
Mike Stofflet is the current Dirt Mod point leader and has won twice this season. JP Curry, a rookie, won for the first time last Saturday.
Mark Levy and two-time champ Kris Graver have also stopped at the Winner’s Circle.
The Dirt Mods will be joined this coming Saturday along with the Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks. The Street Stocks will be contesting in the Gene Bowers, Sr., Memorial 100 which pays $1200 to win.
Pit gates open at noon. There will be early paid practice from 12:30 to 3:00 at $25.00 per car. Regular warm-ups will be held from 4:00 – 5:00. Adult general admission is $15. $2.00 off for students, seniors 65 + and active military, must have ID. Children 10 and under are free.
Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton. Additional info can be found on the track’s website at www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com Also on Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway.
Dino Oberto
Starting this coming Saturday, May 25, first place in a Dirt Mod feature will pay $600 if 13 or more cars are registered to compete. That is a boost of $200. Additional monies will also be paid throughout the finishing field.
“This is a great class and whenever you see a dozen-plus cars in a feature the racing is fantastic,” said Santee. “We have seen this division hold steady since it started four years ago. This is year five with our Dirt Mods and it has come to be one of the best groups yet. The fans love this class and the drivers we have are passionate about what they have to offer with us so it’s only right to give back to them. They deserve this.”
There was a time when Modified stock car drivers raced the same car on both dirt and paved tracks every weekend, but, through years of development and defining, those days have been long gone and replaced with purpose built cars.
The idea to run the dirt cars on pavement stemmed from a special year end show in 2005. It was well attended with a very respectable car count that numbered in the 30’s. The 50-lap feature was competitive throughout and the late Doug Hoffman, who came from mid-pack, emerged as the winner.
Hoffman, the former Mahoning promoter, added the Dirt Modified class in 2009 that was specifically intended for cars that race on dirt. Drivers were able to bring that same mount to the ¼-mile paved track. The key factor is they have to run dirt tires, which when put on a paved track makes for some wild and exciting action.
“They take side-by-side racing to a whole new level. It’s a handful to drive especially with their set-ups which are intended for dirt surfaces,” added Santee.
Santee also announced that on June 29 the track will host a special 40-lap Dirt Mod feature with $1000 going to the winner.
Mike Stofflet is the current Dirt Mod point leader and has won twice this season. JP Curry, a rookie, won for the first time last Saturday.
Mark Levy and two-time champ Kris Graver have also stopped at the Winner’s Circle.
The Dirt Mods will be joined this coming Saturday along with the Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks. The Street Stocks will be contesting in the Gene Bowers, Sr., Memorial 100 which pays $1200 to win.
Pit gates open at noon. There will be early paid practice from 12:30 to 3:00 at $25.00 per car. Regular warm-ups will be held from 4:00 – 5:00. Adult general admission is $15. $2.00 off for students, seniors 65 + and active military, must have ID. Children 10 and under are free.
Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton. Additional info can be found on the track’s website at www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com Also on Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway.
Dino Oberto