August 8, 2010

SPRINT CARS PLUS 358 CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 13 -- TWIN 20s AUGUST 20

     MECHANICSBURG, PA -- Although the Williams Grove sprint cars will once again be the headline attraction on Friday evening, August 13, it will be Championship Night for the 358s.
     Races in both divisions will be handicapped according to the drivers’ earnings averages at Williams Grove Speedway.  The sprint car drivers will compete in a 25-lap feature, but the drivers in the 358 division will race in an extra-distance event with an increased purse.
     There will also be a display of antique race cars presented by the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing.
     The 358 division has had some excellent racing this season with much of it provided by Pat Cannon.
     The current Tool Shed of America point leader has won four of the nine 358-sprint features run at Williams Grove this year.
     Not only has Cannon been winning, but he has been doing it in impression fashion.  Three of his victories have come from the 12th starting position.
     In addition to Cannon, other 358-sprint winners this season include Blane Heimbach, Nicole Bower, Cory Haas, Jason Shultz and Chad Trout.
    The first heat is scheduled to start at 8:00.
     The last two Friday nights in August are filled with special events at Williams Grove.\
     On August 20 the annual Twin 20s for sprint cars will be presented.
     The Twin 20s will have a new format with time trials being used for the first time.  This event will be part of the Goodyear Diamond Series.
     A fireworks display will also be on the card.
      August 27 will mark the final appearance of the season for the URC sprint cars, which will share the pit area with the Grove’s premier division. This will also be Kids Night.