The Big Show 5’s Dash for Cash Pits Local Drivers Against Series Stars
More Than One Chance to Win at Albany-Saratoga, with Dash for Cash, Heat Prizes
MALTA, N. Y. – Friday, July 5, 2013 – Super DIRTcar Series star and The Big Show 5 promoter Brett Hearn is ready to put on another spectacular show this year, adding races and prizes to the usual series show rundown.
Part of The Big Show 5, which runs Tuesday, July 9, at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, is the 12-lap Big-Block Modified Morris Ford Dash for Cash. The Dash pits the top five drivers in Super DIRTcar Series point standings – Matt Sheppard, Jimmy Phelps, Brett Heaern, Stewart Friesen, and Danny Johnson – against the top five in track points at Albany-Saratoga – Kenny Tremont Jr., Matt DeLorenzo, Ronnie Johnson, Marc Johnson, and Pete Britten.
Additionally part of the Dash lineup is Bobby Varin, defending event champion, and a driver voted in by fans. The 12 drivers will take part in a “Jeopardy Draw” for starting positions, with the exception of Varin, who must start last and take on the “12th Place Challenge.” A $500 awaits the winner of the Dash, with positions two through four also receiving checks
Big-Block Modified drivers at Brett Hearn’s The Big Show 5 also have the chance to earn winnings in Super DIRTcar Series qualifying heats. Each heat winner will receive a prize of $500.
Brett Hearn’s The Big Show 5 also features the DIRTcar Pro Stock Series, a special driver autograph session, and various midway vendors and attractions on race night. All seating is general admission and priced at $24. Children under 12 are $5. Pit admission is $30for DIRTcar/Albany-Saratoga/Lebanon Valley members or $35 for nonmember. For more information about The Big Show 5, visit www.bretthearn.com.
Morris Ford Dash for Cash Roster
9s Matt Sheppard
115 Kenny Tremont, Jr.
98h Jimmy Phelps
2d Matt DeLorenzo
20h Brett Hearn
2j Ronnie Johnson
1f Stewart Friesen
3j Marc Johnson
5* Danny Johnson
21a/14b Peter Britten
Plus one driver chosen by fans!
AT A GLANCE:
Brett Hearn’s The Big Show 5 presented by Recovery Sports Grills
Divisions: Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified – 100 laps; Morris Ford Big-Block Modified Dash for Cash; DIRTcar Pro Stock Series – 75 laps
When: Tuesday, July 9, grandstand gates open at 4 p.m.
Where: Albany-Saratoga Speedway, 2671 U. S. Route 9, Malta, N. Y.
Tickets: $24 for adults, $5 for children under 12
For more information: Visit www.bretthearn.com
The Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Racing in the Northeast Region is brought to fans by several sponsors and partners including Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Chevy Performance Parts, NAPA Auto Parts, and Safety-Kleen. Contingency partners include the University of Northwestern Ohio. Contingency sponsors are ASI, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Brodix, ButlerBuilt, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, KSE Racing Products, Motorsports Safety Systems, MSD Performance, Penske Shocks, Racing Electronics, Superflow and Wrisco Industries.
Sources: Julia Foy/DIRTcar NE PR