FASTRAK $10,000 To Win/$500 To Start Aug 30-31

$10,000 TO WIN- $500 TO START “PRO LATE MODEL NATIONALS” Wythe Raceway August 30-31st

CARNESVILLE, GA (Aug 18) The time has come The race is here that race teams and fans have been talking about all year long. Wythe Raceway, nestled in the mountains of Southwestern VA will once again be the ‘host’ for this incredible event. 2007 saw some of the most incredible racing ever witnessed.  There were only two cautions in the 75 lap Main event, where local driver Kenny Peeples won the coveted Grand Prize of $10,000.

This race has become a favorite of race team,s as it pays $10,000 to win, and $500 just to make the 32 car main event. Therefore it really gives everyone a chance to make the race. This year there will also be a ‘non qualifiers’ main after the $10,000 to win feature event.  

The event has become what is known in the industry as a ‘staple event’. The cars keep getting better every year and the crowds have been growing as well. Last year was living proof as the race format was 75 laps with a pit stop on the front straight-away in front of the fans on lap 40. The racing had been so incredible last year, fans actually stood up and clapped and cheered during the pit stop break. “I have never seen anything like it” said track owner Fred Brown. “The fans were excited and we were very proud to see that. It was pretty amazing”.

No doubt things got exciting during the 2007 event. Randy Weaver looked like the favorite for the weekend. Then he had a flat early on. Kenny Peeples, Shanon Buckingham, William Thomas. Lee Cooper and others all looked like they had a shot at the win at some point during the race. After making adjustments during  the pit stop, Buckingham went backwards once the race resumed having made a wrong choice. Cooper began a march to the front, but Thomas seemed as though he was on a mission when all of a sudden his driveshaft broke coming off of turn two. Until then, he seemed like he might challenge Peeples for the win. Peeples eventually went on to win the 2007 installment of the Pro Late Model Nationals taking home the $10,000 first place prize.

$10,000 to win- $500 to start- starting 32 cars
Wythe Raceway, Rural Rretreat VA
August 29th open practice starts 7:00 until ?? (multiple practice sessions)
August 30th Qualifying- Heat races
August 31st B Mains- Feature event- Non qualifiers Main event

$250 “long haul award” goes to team traveling from the farthest away.
More awards to come.

FOR PRE ENTRY FORM GO TO www.wytheraceway.com or www.fastrakracing.com and download form.

HOST HOTEL:
The Wytheville SLEEP INN will also be posting a $250 award for the team staying at the SLEEP INN that travels the furthest for the 5th annual PRO LATE MODEL NATIONALS. Sleep Inn has parking for HAULERS and special rates are available. Conveniently located in Wytheville 12 miles from WYTHE RACEWAY.

Directions: I-81, Exit 72 to I-77N, Exit 41. 276-625-0667. Suggest that you make reservation very soon.

*code to use when making reservations and at check-in: FAST. *rate: 69.99 double occupancy. *rate is good for all 3 nights- 8/29,8/30,8/31 *ample parking adjacent to hotel

It is important to note that within 40 minutes of Wytheville, one of the largest outdoor flea markets in the country will be going on during the same weekend and lodging accommodations are usually scarce.

TRAVELODGE, Exit 73, 276-228-3188, near Cracker Barrel, Cars only, ask for Wythe Raceway Discount, Geneva & Phyllis are managers.

Red Roof Inn: I-81 Exit 73 Wytheville 276-228-1700. Ample parking for haulers. Wythe Discount, Mgr. Russell Simpson

La Quinta, I-81 Exit 73 Wytheville 276-228-7400. Ample parking for haulers. Wythe Discount, Mgr. Russell Simpson

Days Inn,  I-81 Exit 73 Wytheville, 276-228-5500, Cars only. Kathy Brooks, Mgr, ask for discount

TRACK INFO:  go to wytheraceway.com,  Detailed directions to track.  Additional lodging info available as well.

CAMPING: Free at track. No hookups. Arrive early, Stay late.
Rural Retreat Fishing Lake & Campgrounds 276-686-4331 (six miles from track).  

Scenic Lake KOA  Wytheville, 228-2601.  

Fort Chiswell RV Park, 276-637-6868.

****The engines used by the teams of the FASTRAK Racing Series can be purchased directly from Chevrolet dealers.

Modern Chevrolet: Winston Salem NC. Chris Herge (800) 334-0165

City Chevrolet: Charlotte NC Chris Knight (800) 763-2489

Partners of the FASTRAK Racing Series Include: Goodyear Racing, GM Performance Parts, Sunoco Race Fuels, Modern Chevrolet, City Chevrolet, Heintz Performance, Duralite Wheels, Schoenfeld Headers, Mastersbilt Racing Chassis, TNT Racing Chassis, Rocket Racing Chassis,Goliath Racing Chassis, MK-Direct

*THE FASTRAK DIRT LATE MODEL SERIES is based on the GM crate engine program using both the 602 and 604 engine types. All teams utilize Goodyear Racing Tires as the “spec tire” allowing team’s tremendous savings in both engine and tire expense. The National Championship of the FASTRAK RACING SERIES is one of the largest in the United States.