Entries streaming in for Cowtown Sprint Nationals, 10/8-10/9

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Early Entries Streaming In For Cowtown Sprint Nationals; October 8th-9th

 

Kennedale, Texas (9/27/10) - Now just 11 days away, October 8-9, will mark the biggest race of the season at Cowtown Speedway with the running of the 3rd Annual Cowtown Sprint Nationals (CSN).

 

Early driver entries are streaming in to the speedway in the sprint car division. And another great field of ASCS2 teams is assembling, which will result in the final total CSN car count hovering around the 200 mark.

 

Drivers in all CSN racing divisions planning on attending this event are urged to pre-enter their cars, as the track will reserve a spot in the pit area for their hauler. Plus it allows fans to keep informed of the drivers coming. Drivers not pre-entering by the end of day Monday, October 4th will not receive a reserved pit space and they most likely will not get to park where they would like. Visit the track website to get registered today, as we expect a very full pit area; as was the case in the 2008 and 2009 event.

 

As of 9/27/10, here are the current sprint car driver entries, with many more expected to enter by next Monday’s (Oct. 4) early entry deadline:

 

0 Chris Morgan, Topeka KS

3C John Carney, II El Paso TX

5C Chris Coker, New Braunfels TX

7M Kevin Ramey, Ft. Worth TX

9X Gary Wright, Hooks TX

10 George White, Ft. Worth TX

11 Justin Melton, Flower Mound TX

14 Michael Lang, Mesquite TX

14K Kyle Bellm, Nixa MO

18 Tony Bruce, Jr. Liberal KS

20 Chad Wilson, N. Richland Hills TX

24 David Gailley, Mesquite TX

25 Brian McClelland, Collinsville OK

27 Andy Shouse, Oklahoma City OK

30 Brandon Corn, Gause TX

31 Brandon Berryman, Missouri City TX

33 Mark Huddleston, Genoa AR

45 J.P. Bailey, Ft. Worth TX

45K Kolt Walker, Graham TX

53 Jack Dover, Springfield NE

55 DonnieRay Crawford, Broken Arrow OK

56 Jarrett Lucito Arlington, TX

58 Gary Floyd, San Angelo TX

65 Skip Wilson, Mesquite TX

65L Nick Lucito, Tulsa OK

69 Larry Howery, Heane TX

74D DJ Estes, Godley TX

74E Claud Estes, Godley TX

79 Ryan Hall, Midlothian TX

87A Aaron Reutzel, Clute TX

88R Andy Rea, Crowley TX

91 Marty Stanford, Frisco TX

 

We will update the entry list periodically between now and race weekend, including entries in the ASCS2 and Performance Transmissions raceTX.com Limited Modified divisions, so check the track website for the latest event updates.

 

Here is a breakdown of the weekend’s events that include six racing divisions:

 

Cowtown Sprint Nationals. This is the 3rd annual event, featuring drivers from throughout the region, plus many National invaders will all be slugging it out in a 30-lap feature race on Friday October 8th and a giant 40-lap, 24-car championship feature on October 9th. The inaugural winner was the 2007 Knoxville 410 Sprint Car point champion, Brian Brown. 49 sprint drivers competed in the inaugural event. 71 sprint teams competed in the 2009 event, with the finale getting rained out after a freak weather pattern settled over the speedway, so the purse money for the sprint cars was paid out and the balance of the program was run the night before the November Sprint Shootout. A practice night is scheduled for all race divisions on Thursday October 7th. Since the track’s reconfiguration in 2008 (15’ wider all the way around), it has resulted in incredible sprint racing with faster cars being able to advance their position regardless of their starting positions; which is a race fan’s dream.

 

Drivers. There is a $50 early registration fee for sprint cars, which will reserve the first 50 sprint teams a concrete padded pit space at the CSN. Sprint teams need to pre-enter at the track website in order to have a pit space reserved for them in the pit area. This allows the track to keep organized and race fans informed of will be racing throughout the weekend. Pre-entries must be received by October 4th. No phone-in registrations or pit reservations are allowed. Visit http://www.CowtownSpeedway.com to preregister. All other divisions are highly encouraged to pre-register at this time as well, as a very full pit area can be expected and parking requests will be fulfilled by entry date first.

 

Fans can expect to see many of the sprint car stars from the South, plus several national stars can be expected. Many ‘invaders’ from across the U.S. will also take on the ¼ mile high banks. The pre-entry list will be published as drivers sign up at the track website. This event is also the second to last ASCS2 series point’s race for 2010. The final ASCS2 division race will also take place at Cowtown during the running of the 4th Annual November Sprint Shootout on November 12-13th.

 

Two-day grandstand passes. Fans can save $10 by purchasing their tickets online at the track website through October 7 (the day before the race). A 2-day adult grandstand pass will cost just $35. Tickets will be available at the gate on race night for $20 on Friday and $25 on Saturday. Youth (ages 6-11) and child (ages 3-5) tickets will remain at just $5 and $2 on each night. Visit http://www.CowtownSpeedway.com for complete details, including the event flyer. Pit passes are $35 each night and are available on race night by cash only; as the track payback is in cash. No checks allowed.

 

3rd Annual Cowtown Fan Fest. On October 9th, race fans of all ages holding event tickets for that night’s Nationals finale will be allowed into the pit area from 3pm until 4:10pm. Fans will be able to check out the cars and stars in all of the race divisions, take pictures, visit with the teams, purchase team apparel & merchandise; plus get a behind the scenes look before the action takes place on the track. Plus, many prizes will be given away to race program holders attending the Fan Fest.

 

Travel Tips. For flight options, http://www.Travelocity.com is a great source of information, especially by clicking their ‘Last Minute Deals’ section that includes hotels and even car rentals; many at heavily discounted prices. Also note that DFW serves as a major airport hub for the entire U.S., and with a bit of planning, you can fly in and out during the week affordably; so you can return for the following weekend’s racing action.

 

Also, Cowtown Speedway has two great, quality host hotels that offer special pricing for this event. Click their links at the track website to get your rooms reserved before they are gone.

 

Weather. October is typically dry and highs in the 80’s. We will monitor the weather as the event date gets closer and hopefully there will be no hoops and hurdles we have to jump through like in 2009 – but we’re prepared to juggle if we have to. An October 10th 2pm raindate is in place, just in case.

 

It’s Almost Here. We look forward to see many new teams and faces at the Cowtown Sprint Nationals, and please visit CowtownSpeedway.com for the latest event news, as the Nationals page will be updated regularly.