Unique Event Features $150,000 World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Jackpot 100,’ Raffle Offering Over Half-Million Dollars In Cash & Prizes

MIDDLEBOURNE, WV – Jan. 6, 2012 – Tyler County Speedway already hosts the ‘Black Diamond 125,’ a Labor Day weekend World of Outlaws Late Model Series spectacular that’s become known as the “coolest crown jewel on the planet.”

This year the quarter-mile Mountaineer State oval will add another blockbuster to its schedule, unveiling the Memorial Day weekend ‘Bullring Bonanza’ that promises to be the most unique event dirt-track racing has ever seen.

A collaborative effort between the Tyler County Fireman’s Association and the Circle Track Management group that promotes Tyler County Speedway, the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ is a two-day fundraising event on May 25-26 that features the $150,000-plus WoO LMS ‘Jackpot 100′ and a raffle offering over a half-million dollars in cash and prizes.

While the $25,000-to-win/$2,000-to-start ‘Jackpot 100′ for the nationally-renowned World of Outlaws tour on Sat., May 26, stands as the primary on-track attraction of the weekend, it’s the amazing array of additional entertainment and fan enticements that sets the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ apart. The weekend will include live music, lots of great food, camping in the hills of West Virginia and, of course, the Saturday mega-raffle during which purchasers of $100 ‘Bullring Bonanza’ tickets will have a chance to win a long list of valuable prizes.

A $50,000 cash grand prize tops the raffle, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with a ticket-holder buffet administered by Quinet’s famous catering. Only 10,000 ‘Bullring Bonanza’ raffle tickets will be sold, and all proceeds will benefit Tyler County fire departments and Tyler County Speedway upgrades.

“We are very excited about this unique event,” said Circle Track Management’s Frank Wilson. “The concept is based around a fundraising raffle featuring a tremendous country music lineup on Friday night (May 25) and six hours of non-stop prize drawings on Saturday afternoon that will send fans home with new cars, trucks, campers, Harleys, lots of cash and other great prizes. Throw in an all-you-can-eat buffet from Quinet’s famous catering and a Saturday-night racing program that includes the $25,000-to-win World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Jackpot 100′ and the $5,000-to-win ‘Let It Ride 55′ for the TSMA Renegades of Dirt Modifieds Tour, and how could the weekend get any better?

“This could be the can’t-miss show of the year – all for one ticket price of $100, and with all proceeds going to benefit the Tyler County Fireman’s Association and Tyler County Speedway improvements. It’s a win/win for race fans, the firemen of Tyler County and the speedway.

“Between this season’s historic ‘Bullring Bonanza’ and the coolest crown jewel on the planet – the ‘Black Diamond 125′ on Sept. 1 – we feel the ‘Bullring’ continues to grow among the nation’s elite speedways,” concluded Wilson.

Each $100 ticket for the one-of-a-kind ‘Bullring Bonanza’ experience is an all-access pass to the weekend, which officially kicks off on Fri., May 25, with a full day of fun at the Tyler County Fairgrounds – vendors, prize displays, swap meets, concessions, cornhole tournaments and much more. An evening of country music entertainment featuring several nationally-known recording artists (still to be announced) will begin on stage at 6 o’clock, and those who purchase tickets by March 30 will be eligible for two $1,000 ‘Early Bird’ raffle drawings during Friday’s festivities.

The prize drawing portion of the ‘Bonanza’ weekend will take place as part of the ‘Jackpot 100′ pre-race festivities on Sat., May 26, beginning at 11 a.m. and running through 5 p.m. Over $550,000 in cash and prizes will be given away, including brand-new cars and trucks; several Harley-Davidson motorcycles; ATVs; travel trailers; new race cars; trips to locales such as Cancun, Las Vegas, Nashville and DisneyWorld; Cabela’s shopping sprees; and cash awards ranging from $500 to $50,000.

Winning tickets will be drawn every five minutes during the six-hour ‘Bonanza’ raffle and buffet. Winners need not be present to win, and each ticket is eligible to win more than once.

A full list of prizes can be seen below in the ‘Bullring Bonanza Frequently Asked Questions’ section and on-line at the event’s dedicated Web site, www.BullringBonanza.org.

The weekend will be capped by a full racing program on Saturday night, including time trials, heats, B-Mains and the ‘Jackpot 100′ for the WoO LMS and a complete show for the TSMA Renegades of Dirt Modifieds Tour. Gates to the speedway are scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m. and hot laps are set to begin at 7 p.m.

For the racers, a cash award of $200 will be paid to each of the 10 teams ($2,000 total) that travel the most miles to compete in the ‘Jackpot 100′ event.

‘Bullring Bonanza’ ticket buyers, who must be at least 18 years of age, are entitled to one guest ticket per concert, Bonanza (not eligible for prizes) and race at $35 each. Children 10-and-under will be admitted free to the Friday-night Concert and the ‘Jackpot 100′ race.

To purchase ‘Bullring Bonanza’ tickets, download flyers and order forms or obtain more details about the event, visit www.BullringBonanza.org; e-mailbullringbonanza@gmail.com; call 304-771-5661 or 304-758-4411; or write Bullring Bonanza, P.O. Box 107, Middlebourne, WV, 26149.

Fans can also follow the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ on Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date with all the latest news and announcements regarding the 2012 Bonanza.

Tyler County Fairgrounds/Speedway is located on State Route 18, three miles south of Middlebourne, W.Va., and just an hour from Parkersburg, W.Va., Wheeling, W.Va., and Clarksburg, W.Va.

For more information on the WoO LMS, visit www.worldofoutlaws.com.

Fans can also follow the WoO LMS on Twitter at Twitter.com/WModeloOLates and Facebook at Facebook.com/WorldofOutlaws.

2012 ‘Bullring Bonanza’ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What exactly is the Bullring Bonanza?
A: The Bullring Bonanza is a two-day mega-event held at the Tyler County Speedway/Fairgrounds on Memorial Day weekend, Friday-Saturday, May 25-26, 2012. Gates will open on Friday and patrons will be welcomed to the richest event in Tyler County Speedway/Fairgrounds history. Attendees will enjoy live music, vendors, gaming, great food, prizes and racing action. ‘Bullring Bonanza’ ticket buyers are entitled to entry into the event on both Friday and Saturday; raffle drawing eligibility; free buffet food during the drawing on Saturday; and admission to the Friday-night country music concert and Saturday night’s ‘Jackpot 100′ racing program.

Q: How many guest tickets can I purchase?
A: You may purchase (1) guest ticket for the Bullring Bonanza drawing for every $100 ticket purchased (guest ticket includes free food but is not eligible for prizes). You may also purchase a $35 guest ticket for the Friday night concert as well.

Q: Do you have to be present to win?
A: Patrons need not be present for the raffle on Saturday to win prizes. Patrons who purchase a $100 ticket will be given a four-digit number. The drawing is done with four machines, each containing 10 balls numbered 0-9. Each drawing results in a four-digit number.

Q: How do I get my ticket?
A: Purchases may be made online at www.BullringBonanza.org. Tickets may also be bought in person at participating retailers or by mail using check, cash, money order or credit card at Bullring Bonanza, P.O. Box 107, Middlebourne, WV, 26149.

Q: What are all the ticket and camping prices for the weekend?
A: The breakdown is as follows:

* $100 – Weekend Pass (includes entry into ‘Bullring Bonanza’; free food buffet during the Bonanza; Friday night entertainment; and free all-access entry into World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Jackpot 100′ race on Saturday evening.
* $35 – Guest Ticket for Bonanza (free food but not eligible for prizes)
* $35 – Guest Ticket for Friday-night oncert
* $35 – General Admission Race Ticket for Jackpot 100 (Non-Bonanza ticket holder)
* $60 – Pit Pass for Jackpot 100 (Non-Bonanza ticket holder)
* $15 – Per Night Camping (Tyler County Fair Association)
* FREE – Kids 10-and-under to concert and Jackpot 100 (no one under 18 permitted at Bonanza prize drawings)

Q: Is there a deadline to purchase ‘Bonanza’ tickets?
A: No, but all ‘Bonanza’ tickets sold before March 30, 2012, will be entered in the (2) $1,000 ‘Early Bird’ drawings that will be held on Friday night.

Q: How can I get more information about the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ and weekend activities?
A: Log on to www.BullringBonanza.org; call 304-771-5661 or 304-758-4411; or e-mail bullringbonanza@gmail.com.

Q: Will the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ raffle be held rain or shine?
A: Yes, the drawing will be held rain or shine. There will be seating with tables and chairs all under huge tents.

Q: What is the time schedule of events for the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ weekend?
A: The schedule is below:

Friday, May 25
8 a.m. – Gates open for admission
8 a.m. – Vendors/Swapmeet/Tradeshow
12 noon – Food Court Opens
5:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies
6 p.m. – Entertainment TBA
7:30 p.m. – Early Bird Big Money Drawings
8 p.m. – Entertainment TBA
9 p.m. – Entertainment TBA
11 p.m. – Pit Party w/live DJ Entertainment

Saturday, May 26
8 a.m. – Gates open for admission
8 a.m. – Vendors/Swapmeet/Tradeshow
11 a.m. – Prize Drawings begin (one every five minutes)/free food buffet (all day) fueled by Quinet’s
5 p.m. – $50,000 Grand Prize drawing
5:30 p.m. – Gates open to the speedway
7 p.m. – Hot laps and time-trial qualifying for the Jackpot 100 & Let It Ride 55
8 p.m. – Heat race action begins for the $25,000-to-win WoO LMS ‘Jackpot 100′ and the $5,000-to-win ‘Let It Ride 55′ for the Renegades of Dirt Modifieds Tour

Q: What prizes are being offered in the ‘Bullring Bonanza’ raffle?
A: The $550,000-plus prize list and time for each drawing on Sat., May 26, is below:

2012 Bullring Bonanza Prize List

Time Prize
11 a.m 2012 Chevy Silverado 4WD Ext. Cab

11:05 a.m. (2) $500 Cash

11:10 a.m. $1,000 Cash

11:15 a.m. 2012 Polaris RZR

11:20 a.m. $1,000 Cash

11:25 a.m. 4-Night Cancun Vacation for 2

11:30 a.m. 2012 Harley Davidson

11:35 a.m. 24 ft. Aluminum Enclosed Trailer

11:40 a.m. $1,000 Cash

11:45 a.m. 2012 Wildwood 17 ft. Travel Trailer

11:50 a.m. (2) $500 Cash prizes

11:55 a.m. $500 Cabela’s Shopping Spree

12 noon $5,000 Cold Hard Cash

12:05 p.m. John Deere 825i Gator

12:10 p.m. $1,000 Cash

12:15 p.m. $1,500 Jewelry Package from S&S

12:20 p.m. 2012 Barry Wright Late Model Chassis

12:25 p.m. $1,000 Cash

12:30 p.m. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

12:35 p.m. Kawasaki XC 610 Mule

12:40 p.m. $1,000 Cash

12:45 p.m. 2012 Polaris Ranger 400 Camo

12:50 p.m. (2) 500 Cash prizes

12:55 p.m. $1,000 Cash

1 p.m. 2012 Harley Davidson

1:05 p.m. GM 604 Crate Engine

1:10 p.m. $1,000 Cash

1:15 p.m. 3-Night Las Vegas Vacation

1:20 p.m. $1,000 Cash

1:25 p.m. 2012 Larry Shaw Modified Chassis

1:30 p.m. 2012 FWD Chevy Equinox

1:35 p.m. 3-Night Nashville Vacation

1:40 p.m. Greenbriar Golf Trip

1:45 p.m. 2012 Ford F-150

1:50 p.m. $1,000 Cash

1:55 p.m. (2) $500 Cash prizes

2 p.m. 2012 Ford Fusion

2:05 p.m. (2) $500 Cash prizes

2:10 p.m. $1,000 Cash

2:15 p.m. 2012 Sportsman 500

2:20 p.m. $1,000 Cash

2:25 p.m. WoO World Finals (at Charlotte) Vacation for 4

2:30 p.m. 2012 Wildwood 28 ft. Travel Trailer

2:35 p.m. 24 ft. Aluminum Enclosed Trailer

2:40 p.m. $1,000 Cash

2:45 p.m. 2012 Flagstaff Tent Camper

2:50 p.m. (2) $500 Cash prizes

2:55 p.m. $500 Cabela’s Shopping Spree

3 p.m. $5,000 Cold Hard Cash

3:05 p.m. John Deere ZTurn Mower

3:10 p.m. $1,000 Cash

3:15 p.m. $1,500 Jewelry Package from S&S

3:20 p.m. 2012 Larry Shaw Chassis

3:25 p.m. $1,000 Cash

3:30 p.m. 2012 Ford Fiesta

3:35 p.m. Kawasaki Teryx 750

3:40 p.m. $1,000 Cash

3:45 p.m. Harley Davidson

3:50 p.m. (2) $500 Cash prizes

3:55 p.m. $1,000 Cash

4 p.m. Harley Davidson

4:05 p.m. GM 604 Crate Engine

4:10 p.m. $1,000 Cash

4:15 p.m. 4-Night Disney Vacation

4:20 p.m. $1,000 Cash

4:25 p.m. $2,000 Cash

4:30 p.m. Vic Hill SB2 Racing Engine

4:35 p.m. Tracker 20 ft. Pontoon Party Barge

4:40 p.m. 2012 Ford F-250 4×4

4:45 p.m. 2012 Complete Rocket Chassis

4:50 p.m. $5,000 Cash

4:55 p.m. $7,500 Cash

5 p.m. $50,000 Grand Prize

Q: How many times can I win?
A: Each ‘Bonanza’ ticket provides its holder unlimited chances to win, and ticket holders need not be present to win prizes.

Q: What is the purse for the WoO LMS ‘Jackpot 100′?
A: 1. $25,000, 2. $15,000, 3. $12,000, 4. $10,000, 5. $8,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $5,000, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,000, 10. $2,500, 11. $2,200, 12. $2,000, 13. $2,000, 14. $2,000, 15. $2,000, 16. $2,000, 17. $2,000, 18. $2,000, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23.$2,000, 24. $2,000

Q. What is the purse for the ‘Let It Ride 55′ for the TSMA Renegades of Dirt Modifieds Tour?
A: 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,000, 6. $700, 7. $600, 8. $550, 9. $500, 10. $475, 11. $450, 12. $425, 13. $400, 14. $375, 15. $350, 16. $325, 17. $300, 18. $300, 19. $300, 20. $300, 21. $300, 22. $300

2012 BULLRING BONANZA RULES & REGULATIONS

- Must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a ticket. One set of numbers per ticket.

- Ticket(s) and valid photo ID must be presented for admission to Bonanza.

- Only (1) $35 guest ticket per $100 bonanza ticket purchased. Guest ticket includes admission to ‘Bonanza’ and free (catered) food from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Guest ticket holders not eligible for prizes.

- You must be a $100, 2012 ‘Bullring Bonanza’ ticket holder or a $35 guest ticket holder in order to attend Friday’s country music concert. Kids 10-and-under are admitted free to the concert

- Winners of prizes need not be present to win. All winners will be notified by phone or mail and the winning numbers will be posted on our website.

- Any unsold ticket becomes the property of the Tyler County Fireman’s Association.

- Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of drawing.

- All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

- Income tax on the cash prizes is the responsibility of the winner.

- Any prize not picked up within 30 days, becomes the property of the TCFA.

- Winners not present are responsible for delivery costs.

- Identification is required for the prize to be awarded.

- Neither the TCFA nor any persons, organizations, businesses or other sponsoring agent in the 2012 Bullring Bonanza assumes any liability for any claims, injury, damages or other resulting out of the possession of the guns or any other prizes obtained from this raffle.

- Only 10,000 tickets will be sold. If the event is held, all prizes will be given away.

- 9,000 tickets must be sold for the 2012 Bullring Bonanza to be held. If cancelled, all money will be refunded.

- When paying by check, include home phone number and mailing address. A returned check will be assessed a $25 fee. When paying with money order be sure to include return address. When paying with credit card, please include name, address, type of card (Visa, Mastercard), card number, expiration date and home phone number.

- It is the responsibility of the purchaser to return the name and address portion of the ticket stub to the Bullring Bonanza by May 20, 2012. Tickets ordered online, by phone or mail in orders will be filled out by the Bullring Bonanza officials and the stub will remain with us. The ticket portion will be mailed to ticket buyer.

- Additional raffles and drawings will be available throughout the event at additional cost.

- Camping is available for the weekend. Bath houses and showers on site.

- The Tyler County Fireman’s Association reserves the right to substitute any prize with one of equal or greater value.

- Tyler County Fireman’s Association officials and their household family members are not eligible for this drawing.

- All decisions of the Tyler County Fireman’s Association are deemed final.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Vicci (Official Uniform), VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel), DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award), McCarthy’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Raye Vest Memorial Pill Draw Award), Chizmark Larson Insurance, Factory Value Parts and RacingJunk.com; in addition to contingency sponsors Comp Cams, Eibach Springs, JE Pistons, MSD Ignition, Ohlins Shocks, Pro Power Engines, Quartermaster, Rocket Chassis, R2C Performance, Superflow Dynos, Wix Filters and Wrisco Aluminum.

The TRD Late Models are based off the same concepts put into Mini-Sprint and Mod-Lite racing. The TRD Late Models are a 3/4 scale of the regular Late Models with motorcycle engines. The cars run 4 link suspensions with Billet Aluminum Birdcages, Bilstein Shocks, and quick change rear ends. In trying to keep competition as close as possible, the series is a spec series as all engines are sealed and all chassis in the region purchased from Swartz Race Cars in Minford, Ohio. The series ran in the Pennsylvania region last year.

“We’re really excited about the opportunity to host the first ever 3/4 scale Late Model race in the region”, stated H&L Motorsports co-owner T. J. Layne. “These cars are really cool and something I think our fans are really going to enjoy getting to watch. From what I’ve seen, the cars are really fast and produce some exciting racing. This is a class that I see making some noise in the future. It’s exciting to see the class being introduced in the southern Ohio region, we’re proud to get to be a part of it all.”

The TRD Late Models are set to run several races in the southern Ohio region this season. In addition to the June 1st race, the series is tentatively set to return to SOS for a second race on Friday, July 20th. A complete TRD Late Model is on display at Swartz Race Cars, where anybody interested in racing in the class can purchase a car. For more information on the TRD Late Models, visit their official website at www.trdlatemodelracing.com or call Swartz Race Cars at (740)-820-2341.

For more information on the Southern Ohio Speedway please visit www.southernohiospeedway.com.

Kahne most recently captured his 12th career NASCAR Sprint Cup win at Phoenix International Raceway in the next-to-last 2011 event on November 11, and will now move over to Hendrick Motorsports in 2012 replacing Mark Martin in the #5. The 31-year-old Enumclaw, Washington native has competed in all three prior Lou Blaney Memorials with finishes of sixth, seventh, and twelfth respectively. Last season, Kahne was also a surprise entrant in the Ohio Speedweek All Star Circuit of Champions event where he finished a disappointing 17th.

Kahne hopes to improve on those finishes and capture his career first Sharon Speedway win when July 10 rolls around. Kahne’s racing roots began in a Sprint Car as a teenager where he owns six career All Star victories along with an opening day Williams Grove checkered flag. He’d later go on to be a winner in the USAC ranks including a Midget title before moving on to NASCAR. Besides his own racing success, Kahne has become a successful car owner in the World of Outlaw Sprint Car and USAC Series.

Friends of Lou Blaney will again attend the Memorial Event to help celebrate the life and accomplishments of the Hall of Fame driver, who won more than 600 feature victories during a five-decade career. The legend has at least 121 Modified wins and another 11 documented in a Sprint Car at Sharon alone. Blaney passed away in 2009 after battling Alzheimer’s.

Stay tuned for more information on the event, which benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. Sharon Speedway will get an early start to the 2012 season on Saturday, January 7 when snowmobiles take to the track. Gates open at 9 a.m. with racing at 11 a.m. Snowmobile racing will return on Saturday, January 21. The 2011 awards banquet will be held on Saturday, February 4 at the Yankee Lake (OH) Ballroom. More information on these events will be forthcoming.

Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Become a fan of Sharon Speedway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sharonspdwy.

Stewart, fresh off his third NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship, was the event’s inaugural winner in 2009 and finished fifth and ninth in the 2010 and 2011 Lou Blaney Memorial events respectively. His popular 2009 victory marked his first career “410″ winged feature win! Stewart will look to regain his winning form on July 10 when he climbs behind the wheel of his #14 Sprint Car.

While Stewart’s record five “Chase” wins and thrilling championship have been well documented, the Columbus, Indiana native added another impressive notch to his resume capturing his first career World of Outlaw Sprint Series victory on July 27 at Canada’s Ohsweken Speedway!

As a car owner, Stewart’s Donny Schatz won the Knoxville Nationals and swept the season ending World Finals on his way to finishing second in WoO Sprint points and Steve Kinser trailed in third with a Series high nine victories. Levi Jones drove Stewart’s USAC National Sprint Car Series and Silver Crown entries to championships as well.

Stewart, who owns Eldora Speedway, is also the co-founder of the International Motorsports Industry Show, which takes place this week (December 8-10) at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Besides Stewart’s 2009 victory, local racer Mike Lutz and Texan Sam Hafertepe, Jr. have captured Lou Blaney Memorial victories on the Sprint Car side. There has yet to be a repeat winner in the Big-Block Modifieds with New York legend Jack Johnson taking the 2009 race, while local Ohio drivers Jim Rasey and Rob Kristyak stole the thunder the past two seasons.

Friends of Lou Blaney will again attend the Memorial Event to help celebrate the life and accomplishments of the Hall of Fame driver, who won more than 600 feature victories during a five-decade career. The legend has at least 121 Modified wins and another 11 documented in a Sprint Car at Sharon alone. Blaney passed away in 2009 after battling Alzheimer’s.

Stay tuned for more information on the event, which benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. Sharon Speedway will get an early start to the 2012 season on Saturday, January 7 when snowmobiles take to the track. Gates open at 9 a.m. with racing at 11 a.m. Snowmobile racing will return on Saturday, January 21. The 2011 awards banquet will be held on Saturday, February 4 at the Yankee Lake (OH) Ballroom. More information on these events will be forthcoming.

Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Become a fan of Sharon Speedway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sharonspdwy.

“By maintaining a smaller footprint, we feel that it will allow the series to build a strong and loyal base of racers, fans, and better serve the tracks and marketing partners” said EDGE Entertainment’s Dan Patterson.

Patterson, who gained a strong reputation for aggressive motor sports marketing as one of the primary players in the very successful ‘BDS Promotions’ team is joined by Middlebourne area businessman and EDGE Director of Operations Cody Watson in the new venture.

The introduction of the ‘Renegades of Dirt’ will also usher in fresh new promotional ideas intended to engage the fans, promote the racers, and market each host track through a wide variety of ways.

“It’s important that we work together to create new fans, while at the same time growing the existing fan base” said Watson.  “We intend to not only provide the fans with the best collection of drivers in the region, but make it an event…an interactive, fan friendly product that will represent each track, racer and sponsor in a most positive way”.

Working in conjunction with the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour will be the Tri-State Modified Association (TSMA) sanctioning body.  “This was a natural fit with what we feel will provide the optimal ‘bang for the buck’ for the host track’s, allowing racers a choice to run product of their own choosing” said Patterson.  “It makes it much easier to attract talent when they aren’t restricted by branding rules” added Watson.

The Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour will use TSMA car construction rules, and will be sanctioned by the TSMA for all events.  Accordingly, the TSMA and EDGE Entertainment will be providing a lucrative point/contingency fund for eligible racers.  Along with this comes the attractive ‘Renegades’ minimum purse structure of at least $1500 to win and $150 to start.  Additionally, the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour will be providing a plethora of cash event bonuses, as well as providing several substantial cash bonus programs to reward the area’s finest modified racers.

On top of all the above, the ‘Renegades of Dirt’ will honor the Rookie of the Year, Engine Builder of the Year, Chassis Builder of the Year and the season’s ‘Elbow’s Up Hard Charger’ through a cumulative point program.  Also a unique concept known as the “Bounty Hunter Challenge” will be present at each event adding to the luster and appeal of each Renegade event.  The ‘Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour’ requires no sanctioning fees to the host tracks, a welcome relief to any promoter.

“From my past track promotional experience, I know the challenges that every promoter has in regards to marketing, advertisement and the race program itself” stated Patterson.  “We intend to work with them every step of the way to provide a quality product that will be affordable, yet attractive for all.”

The EDGE team was also highly complimentary of the modified division as a whole.  “The modifieds have never really gotten the attention that they rightfully deserve in our area” said Patterson.  “We’ll be working with the competitors to create a series that will carry prestige wherever we race”.   “There’s currently a lot of star power racing modifieds, plus a great mix of youth and experience” added Watson.  “These guys already know how to put on a great race.  We’re going to work with everyone to put on a great show”.

The Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour is already well on the way to a successful debut.  “We initially put out some feelers to gauge the interest in the ‘Renegades’ concept.  What we found was not only interest, but requests for booking dates” said Patterson.  “We presently have a tentative schedule with some impressive events already in the works.”

Even the racer’s have gotten into the act.  “We’ve had some interesting phone calls from racers who have heard about this, and some were pretty surprising to say the least.  Some pretty well known modified as well as late model racers are expressing real interest in what we’re doing.  I really believe this is going to be something that everyone will want to be a part of, and that’s the exciting thing.”

With a race staff already in place, a dedicated website (www.renegadesofdirt.com) loaded with series info as well as the director’s contact information, and the upcoming season schedule nearing completion, it does appear that the ‘Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour’ is set to corner the market on excitement, while using a combination of old traditions and new age marketing.  This is indeed the cutting “EDGE”.

2012 Thunder Mountain Speedway Schedule

March 31 — Test / Tune / Inspection

April 14 — Season Opener — Double Points Race

April 21 — Regular Race

April 28 — Regular Race

May 5 — Regular Race / Super Street $600.00 to WIN

May 12 — FASTRAK TOURING EVENT $2,000 to WIN

May 19 — Regular Race

May 26 — AMRA Road Warrior Tour Event $2,000 to WIN

June 2 — Regular Race / Powder Puff

June 9 — Regular Race  / Double Points

June 16 — Regular Race

June 23 — Regular Race

June 30 — 4th of July Celebration / Fireworks Show

July 7 — CLOSED

July 14 — Regular Race / Double Points

July 21 — Regular Race / Powder Puff Race

July 28 — Regular Race

Aug 3rd & 4th — TWO DAY FASTRAK EVENT OVER $20,000 PURSE!!!

Aug 11 — Regular Race / $600.00 to WIN Pure Stock

Aug 18 — Regular Race / Double Points

Aug 25 — Regular Race

Sept 1 — Regular Race / $1000 to WIN Open Wheel

Sept 7 — Regular Race / Double Points

April
7th-Test N’ Tune (Saturday)
13th-“Opening Night”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods, and an Enduro
20th-$2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods
27th-“2nd Annual Southern 50”, $6,000 to win Late Models plus $800 to win Late Model Non-Qualifiers Race and $1,000 to win Modifieds

May
4th-$2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods
11th-$2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods
18th-“Late Model Super Show”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Steel Block Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Mods
25th-“Memorial Day Championships”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods

June
1st-“Kids Night”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods
8th-“3rd Annual Gene Comstock Memorial”, Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series plus Modifieds, Sport Mods
15th-“17th Annual Southern 100”, Late Model feature purse TBA plus $1,200 to win Late Model Non-Qualifiers race and $1,000 to win Modifieds
22nd-“Late Model Super Show”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Steel Block Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Mods
29th-OFF

July
4th-“Firecracker 25”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods (Wednesday)
13th-“2nd Annual Southern Showdown”, $3,000 to win Late Models, $3,000 to win Modifieds plus $400 to win Modified Non-Qualifiers Race, plus Sport Mods
20th-“Late Model Super Show”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Steel Block Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Mods
27th-“Hall of Fame Night”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods. Also the 2012 SOS Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

August
3rd- “Meet the Drivers Night”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods
10th-“Summer Dirt Blowout”, $2,500 to win Late Models, $2,000 to win 410 Sprints, $1,000 to win Modifieds
17th-“Late Model Super Show”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Steel Block Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Mods
24th-OFF
31st-“Season Championships”, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods

September
14th-“$5 Friday”, Steel Block Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Mods
21st-“$5 Friday”, Steel Block Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Mods

October
14th-Season Finale, $2,000 to win Late Models plus Modifieds, Sport Mods (Saturday)

*Notes: Full details of the “17th Annual Southern 100″ will be released this offseason. We are still working on finalizing all of the details but can promise this event will be big! Full press release regarding the 2012 schedule is on the website, that will explain why you do not see a fourth class listed yet on the weekly shows.*

www.southernohiospeedway.com

“We have had several race teams contact us the past few weeks wanting to rent the track to do some testing before the winter arrives”, stated H&L Motorsports co-owner T. J. Layne. “So, after checking out the race surface and looking at the weather forecast this week, we have decided to open the track Saturday for a Test N’ Tune day. This will be a fun day for everybody to come and spend one last Saturday at the race track before the long, cold winter.”

Gates will open on Saturday at 11:00 am. The track will be open for practice from noon until dusk. All classes are invited and spectactors are welcome to attend as well. Admission is FREE and there will be no charge to enter a car to practice. If there is rainfall on Friday, please be sure to check the website at www.southernohiospeedway.com before heading out Saturday to check the status of the Test N’ Tune. The track answering machine recording has not been updated, so check the website for event status.

*Traffic Note: You will have to take an alternate route to get to the track. The front entrance of Dixon-Mill Road (the first road you turn off of by Gampps BP off of SR 140) is closed. Please follow the below directions:

If you are heading west on US 52, go to the Sciotoville/335 exit (the next exit past the South Webster/140 exit you normally take). Go straight past the stop sign to get on State Route 335. Follow State Route 335 for 3.3 miles. Take a sharp right at Dixon-Mill Mini-Storage to turn on Dixon-Mill Road. Follow Dixon-Mill Road for 0.3 miles. Turn left at the stop sign to get on Tick Ridge Road (you will see the Southern Ohio Speedway sign). Follow Tick Ridge Road, the race track is on the right.

If you are heading east on US 52, take the South Webster/140 exit (the same exit you normally take). Turn left at the red light to get on Gallia Street. Follow Gallia Street to the stop sign/red light and turn right to get on State Route 335. Follow State Route 335 for 3.3 miles. Take a sharp right at Dixon-Mill Mini-Storage to turn on Dixon-Mill Road. Follow Dixon-Mill Road for 0.3 miles. Turn left at the stop sign to get on Tick Ridge Road (you will see the Southern Ohio Speedway sign). Follow Tick Ridge Road, the race track is on the right.