No Shadow? That’s Sounds Fine To Me
World of Outlaws Late Model Series Josh "The Kid" Rocket at Volusia Speedway February 12, 2007 Photo by Lee Smith For more winternationals images here
By Bonnie Nibblett
Delmar, DE…..February 22, 2007.....Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Ground Hog Day predicting an early spring. Winter has been pretty mild with the exception of the last month? So, if Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Gobbler’s Knob that Tuesday, we’ve in for an early spring. Which is just fine by all of us race fans. Daytona has been kicked off with all the series during Speedweeks and the official Daytona 500 all toasting to the 2007 racing season. Winternationals for dirt stock cars rather it be, Late Model, Modified, Sprint or Modified Lite and crate racing cars will soon be over as well.
With March almost here, and a hopeful wish for a little bit warmer days to follow, just starts getting the Dirt fans in racing, just a little tingly for the action. You know that NEED FOR SPEED addiction that many suffer from in our parts.
Racing will be here before we know it, and what a super year of events to look forward to at the Delaware Motorsports Complex.
February is just about over, and if the weather cooperates, The U. S. 13 Dragway will have the first Test-N-Tune on Sunday, February 25, 2007. If weather permitting, gates will open 11 AM, and testing starts at 12 PM. Check the tracks Hot Line 302-846-3968 before leaving home. Or the tracks web site at www.delawareracing.com.
The speedway plans to take off with the Test-N-Tune on, Saturday, April 7, 2007. Gates will open 5PM, and testing from 6-9PM. The season opener follows the following week with the regular show of Big Block Modified, Super Late Models, Modified Lites and both AC Delco TSS Modified and Late Models.
This year, the touring 360 OTC World of Outlaws Late Model Series will be returning to DIS Speedway, Thursday, May 31, 2007. The series has a new sponsor of 360 OTC which is a pain reliever just getting ready to be on the market. The Outlaws will put on a great night of fast action; a jammed packed track of late models with superior close wheel to wheel racing and fender to fender virtuous racing show. You want to be there!
The drivers for this year were just announced last week along with who will be in the chase for the title of Champion. Eight of the top eleven point’s contenders will return this year to the series. Such great drivers returning this year were Shane Clanton, Chub Frank, Darrell Lanigan, Steve Francis, Rick Eckert, Josh Richards (RoY in 2005), Clint Smith and Eddie Carrier Jr. (RoY 2006). That’s just a few of the regulars that will be in touring with many more drivers coming; the show could also have drivers John Blankenship, Scott Bloomquist, Brian Birkhofer, Anthony Rushing, Dale McDowell, Billy Decker, and Booper Bare just few of others drivers that may show up. An added bonus in the tour this year, will allow four other drivers to contend for the championship bases on performance in the first five races. It’s hard to say who all will show up to play in the clay. Defending 2006 Champion Tim McCreadie will be working with Richard Childress Racing and running a limited schedule; hopefully he will be able to show.
WoOLMS PR Director, Kevin Kovac states the big thing about this year’s 360 OTC WoO LMS show at Delaware International is the date: the Thursday night leading into Dover’s NASCAR weekend. With so many NASCAR personalities now being involved as drivers or owners of Late Models (Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart, Kenny Schrader, Kenny Wallace, Clint Bowyer, Richard Childress), there’s no telling which one of them might show up to race or watch the night’s action. More information on the Outlaws can be view at www.worldofoutlaws.com. For information on tickets or other questions about the race at the Delaware International Speedway contact the race office at 302-875-1911 or the tracks web at www.delawareracing.com. As always for all your Delaware racing news visit www.redbud69racing.com your NEED FOR SPEED connection.
The US 13 Kart Club Track will start practice on Sunday, March 18, 2007 with weather permitting and again on Friday, April 6. The first club race will be Friday, April 13, 2007. The first Delaware Divisional Dirt Series (WKA sanction) will be held Saturday, March 31, 2007 as long as Mother Nature cooperates. Check the kart tracks web at www.dekarting.net for any updates. See you at the track!
Billy Pauch in the Will Brown Truck Repair big Block Modified in Winternationals at Volusia Speedway Photo by Lee Smith