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The Short Track SuperNationals
Media Contact: Brett Deyo - 845.728.2781 or Deyo99H@aol.com
For Immediate Release/March
27, 2009
Brett Deyo To Promote Short Track SuperNationals
At Five Mile Point
And the timing is right for the revival of the Short Track SuperNationals.
The event, promoted successfully by Brett Deyo at N.Y.'s Afton Speedway in 2006, will return after a two-year
absence this October with a new location: Five Mile Point Speedway in
On Sat., Oct. 10, Deyo will present the second
edition of the Short Track SuperNationals with a
50-lap unsanctioned Modified event as the headliner.
"The last time this event was run, it was a success," Deyo, 26, said. "I've had so many requests from
drivers, fans and media members to bring the event back. Looking over track
schedules for this year, I thought there was no better time."
Deyo came to an agreement with Five Mile Point
Speedway's Andrew Harpell to host the SuperNationals
at the 59-year-old facility.
"The goal of this event is to provide a working-man's option for Columbus
Day Weekend," Deyo said.
"This show will be affordable for race fans and attractive to
competitors."
A purse of over $15,000 has
been posted for the big-block/small-block Modifieds - $3,500 to win, $1,000 for
fifth, $500 for 10th and $200 to take the green flag.
"I will be working with sponsors to provide contingency awards and other
bonuses on top of our posted payout," Deyo said.
Sail panels will be permitted. Competitors have the option of gasoline or
methanol. Any 13- by 92-inch Modified tire will be legal. 358-Modifieds will be
granted a weight break. A complete set of rules will be announced well in
advance of the event.
Drivers will draw for heat-race starting positions, with a top-12 redraw for
the feature. In the interest of fan entertainment, there will be no time
trials.
Deyo believes Five Mile Point is an ideal location
for the Short Track SuperNationals.
"The location works well to draw from the Middletown (N.Y.) area, Western
New York, Central New York, the Capital District, the Southern Tier and
the
"The size of the track (a large quarter-mile) should allow the big- and
small-block cars to run evenly. Fans and racers will definitely be
impressed with the improvements put in place at the Point over the
past few years."
The 2006 edition of the Short Track SuperNationals
drew a field of 54 Modifieds. Mike Ricci of
The Race of Champions Dart Pure Stock Tour, Four Cylinder Stocks and an open
event for Vintage Modifieds will complete the one-day event.
A "split program" will be run, with support-division qualifying held
earlier in the afternoon, prior to the Modifieds hitting the track in the
evening.
Admission prices, start times, entry information and
other details will be released in the near future.
"All the specifics are in the works," Deyo
said.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Brett Deyo
by phone at: 845.728.2781 or via e-mail at: Deyo99H@aol.com for more.