rebelracewriter Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 CONTACT Sarona Winfrey Brian Briscoe -- For Immediate Release TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY PROVES TO BE KEY STOP ON TRUCK CIRCUIT FORT WORTH-DALLAS (May 12, 2003) -- It is at the NASCAR banquet each December that Craftsman Truck Series drivers are honored for their excellence throughout the season. A close look reveals Texas Motor Speedway plays a key role each year in spring boarding those drivers to successful season. Every winner of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas has gone on to have an outstanding season that particular year, including two who have gone on to win the series championship and two who have claimed Rookie-of-the-Year honors. "Our fans are always entertained with the best racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series twice each year at Texas Motor Speedway," speedway general manager Eddie Gossage said. "It is very interesting to see that drivers who have done well here have gone on to great things that season." The Texas Motor Speedway truck series tale of the tape: Year Texas Winner Season Result in Truck Series 1997 Kenny Irwin Rookie of the Year 1998 Tony Raines Finished 5th in points 1999 Dennis Setzer Finished 3rd in points Jay Sauter Finished 5th in points 2000 Greg Biffle Champion Bryan Reffner Finished 9th in points 2001 Jack Sprague Champion Travis Kvapil Rookie of the Year 2002 Brendan Gaughan Rookie of the Year (won twice at Texas) The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series comes to Texas Motor Speedway on June 6 for the O'Reilly 400k. Tickets are available at the speedway, by calling the speedway ticket office at (817) 215-8500 or going online to www.texasmotorspeedway.com <http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com>. MoreThanTruckStop:bb:ejc # # # CONTACT: Sarona Winfrey Gary Guehler -- For Immediate Release PIT PASSES AND MORE AVAILABLE FOR RACE FANS FORT WORTH-DALLAS (May 12, 2003) - Fans will have the opportunity to get "up close" to all the racing action at Texas Motor Speedway June 5-7 by purchasing a pit pass good for the O'Reilly 400k NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and the Bombardier 500k Indy Racing League IndyCar Series event. Pit passes, which provide garage access, are also good for Qualifying Day June 5. The passes are $55 each in advance or $60 each if purchased race week and must be accompanied by a grandstand ticket to that day's event. The passes are available through the speedway ticket office in advance or at Gate 7 on race days. Must be 18 to be issued a pit pass. SUMMER CAMP - Prime reserved camping spaces are also available for the weekend in the Workhorse Custom Chassis Reserved Campgrounds located outside turn three of the superspeedway. Race week reserved spaces are available for $150 each. Unreserved camping will also be available for $50. All outside camping will open on Wednesday, June 4 at 8 a.m. Infield camping will open Thursday, June 5 at 9 a.m. Camp spaces in the Workhorse Custom Chassis Reserved Campgrounds are available in advance at the speedway ticket office or by calling the ticket hotline at (817) 215-8500. THAT'S THE TICKET - Good seats are still available for all June 5-7 events at Texas Motor Speedway. Tickets for the Friday night, June 6, O'Reilly 400k NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series are $18-$58 in advance. Fans can see more racing under the lights on Saturday night, June 7, with the Bombardier 500k Indy Racing League IndyCar Series with tickets ranging from $30-$76 in advance. Victory Lane Club suite level tickets are also available for both nights and include a buffet and soft drinks. Tickets are $5 more each week of race. For more information on all tickets and camping, contact the speedway ticket office at (817) 215-8500 or go online to www.texasmotorspeedway.com <http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com>. # # # PASSESNOTES:sw:ejc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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