358 Sprint Car Specifications Clarified For New Egypt Speedway Tuesday, June 17 ‘Turnpike 25’ $3,000-To-Win 360 Sprint Car Special; HUGE Pioneer Pole Buildings ‘Dirty Jersey’ Doubleheader Includes Super DIRTcar Series Big-Blocks & 360 Sprint Cars On One Night!
NEW EGYPT, NJ – As the inaugural ‘Turnpike 25’ for 360 Sprint Cars approaches on Tuesday, June 17 (rain date: June 18) at New Egypt Speedway, buzz is building for the huge Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. ‘Dirty Jersey’ doubleheader of Super DIRTcar Series big-block Modifieds and 360 Sprint Cars.
The Friesen-Deyo Promotions first-time-ever 360 Sprint Car event promoted by Stewart Friesen and Brett Deyo has drawn widespread interest from drivers representing New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York State.
A number of inquiries have been fielded from competitors with 358 cubic inch engines.
358 Sprint Cars WILL be permitted to enter the ‘Turnpike 25’ at New Egypt STRICTLY following the Williams Grove (Pa.) Speedway engine rules. 358 Sprint Cars must follow all rules and regulations for 360 engines including wing size, weight, tire rules, etc. Please note that 358 racers must run the five-by-five wing.
358 Sprint Cars, like their 360 counterparts, will be subject to post-race technical inspection.
The ‘Turnpike 25’ for 360 Sprint Cars will see heat races determined by a draw for starting position. The feature line-up will be set by a redraw of top qualifiers. The event pays $3,000 to the winner plus lap money. The pay for 10th spot is $400 with $250 reserved to take the green flag.
Representatives from the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) will be present to facilitate the Sprint Car portion of the program.
Event rules are as follows:
All general Northeast 360/ASCS Rules apply
*358 Sprint Cars must follow Williams Grove Speedway engine rules
*Weight: 1475 lbs. with driver
*Right-rear tire will either be Hoosier RD15/HTC, H15 or approved URC American Racer right-rear (URC2, MC2 or harder)
*Wings can be flat with 1” wickerbill or dish with no wickerbill.
*Standard style sideboards with no larger than 1 ¼ inch brace/reinforcement on all 4 sides.
*Front wing 1” wicker is allowed
*Injections Stacks no larger than 2 7/16” diameter
*Bolt-on weight is allowed but must be secured safely and at subject of inspection
*No cockpit adjustables other than top wing slider
*Mufflers are mandatory
*360 cubic inch maximum with 1% tolerance
*No fuel additives of any kind
Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., for the second consecutive year, has signed on as a leading sponsor of the event. Pioneer Pole Buildings is the premier builder of post-frame buildings in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and New York. To learn more about PPB, visit www.pioneerpolebuildings.com.
To learn more about the ‘Dirty Jersey 2’ spectacular, contact Brett Deyo at 845.728.2781, e-mail Deyo99H@aol.comor visit the online home of Friesen-Deyo Promotions at www.bdmotorsportsmedia.com.
360 Sprint Car Purse Structure (25 Laps): 1. $3,000; 2. $1,700; 3. $1,000; 4. $800; 5. $600; 6. $500; 7. $475; 8. $450; 9. $425; 10. $400; 11. $375; 12. $350; 13. $325; 14. $300; 15. $275; 16. $270; 17. $265; 18. $260; 19. $255; 20.-22. $250. Total: $12,775
About New Egypt Speedway Located in New Egypt, N.J., New Egypt Speedway features a daylight-quality lighting system and excellent sightlines from any seat in the house. There are clean, heated restrooms, a monitored playground area for young fans and restaurant-quality concession stands serving up a full menu at family style prices. The racy, 7/16ths-mile clay oval hosts tight, wheel-to-wheel, all-out competition. New Egypt Speedway’s GPS address is 720 Route 539 New Egypt, NJ 08533 and the speedway website is www.newegyptspeedway.net.
About Friesen-Deyo Promotions A collaboration between dirt Modified standout driver Stewart Friesen and special events promoter and motorsports writer Brett Deyo, Friesen-Deyo Promotions hosted its first event at New Egypt Speedway in 2013 with additional ventures planned for the future.
Sources: BD Motorsports Media