PREVIEW: All Stars will battle for $22,000 during three-day visit to the Empire State
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 10, 2019) – Tony Stewart’s Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 will continue the month of July with a big-money stretch in the Empire State, ready to do battle at three different tracks over three straight days all while chasing a total winner’s share equalling $22,000. The three day march across central and southern New York will activate, officially, on Friday evening, July 12, at the Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York. The Friday night showcase will award a $5,000 top prize.
The weekend will resume on Saturday night, July 13, at the home of the hard clay – Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. Perhaps the largest oval on the schedule, a sprawling 5/8-mile, the visit to Orange County will be accompanied by a main event purse exceeding $33,000; $10,000 to the main event winner, as well as a minimum of $600 to each feature starter.
Speaking of big money, the three-day swing through New York will conclude on Sunday evening, July 14, with a visit to the ‘Valley of Speed’ – Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York. Certainly synonymous with big action and high speed, the Sunday night blockbuster at Lebanon Valley Speedway will award a $7,000 top prize, as well as a minimum of $1,000 to each main event starter. With all positions considered, the main event’s total purse equals a staggering $39,450.
Leading Series winner, as well as defending All Star champion, Aaron Reutzel, will lead the All Star Circuit of Champions charge into New York on Friday afternoon. The Clute, Texas-native owns five All Star victories in 2019, most recently conquering action at Lernerville Speedway on Friday, June 5, and currently sits on top of the championship point standings by a 10-point margin over six-time All Star and Ohio Sprint Speedweek champion, Dale Blaney.
Utica-Rome Speedway in Vernon, New York, will open pit gates at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 12. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 5:30 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 6:15 p.m. Those seeking additional news and notes should visit Utica-Rome Speedway live on the Web at www.uticaromespeedway.com.
Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York, will open pit gates at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will take shape at 4:30 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 5 p.m., sharp. Those wanting to learn more should visit Orange County live on the Web at www.orangecountyfairspeedway.net.
Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, New York, will open pit gates at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 14. A mandatory All Star drivers meeting will be conducted at 5:15 p.m. with hot laps to follow at 5:45 p.m. Those seeking additional information should visit Lebanon Valley Speedway online at www.lebanonvalley.com.
2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Driver Standings (After 7/10/2019):
1. Aaron Reutzel – 2122
2. Dale Blaney – 2112
3. Cory Eliason – 2038
4. Paul McMahan – 2008
5. Brock Zearfoss – 1974
6. Greg Wilson – 1948
7. Gerard McIntyre – 1896
8. Skylar Gee – 1836
9. George Hobaugh – 1632
10. Spencer Bayston – 1408
2019 All Star Circuit of Champions Winners:
Bubba Raceway Park (1/31/2019): Tim Shaffer
Bubba Raceway Park (2/1/2019): Tim Shaffer (2)
Bubba Raceway Park (2/2/2019): Tony Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/6/2019): Shane Stewart
Volusia Speedway Park (2/7/2019): Brad Sweet
Virginia Motor Speedway (4/11/2019): Cory Eliason
Port Royal Speedway (4/13/2019): Lance Dewease
Attica Raceway Park (5/24/2019): Aaron Reutzel
Fremont Speedway (5/26/2019): Aaron Reutzel (2)
Outlaw Speedway (6/7/2019): Brock Zearfoss
Stateline Speedway (6/8/2019): Dale Blaney
Weedsport Speedway (6/9/2019): Danny Dietrich
Attica Raceway Park (6/14/2019): Kyle Larson
Muskingum County Speedway (6/16/2019): Dale Blaney (2)
Wayne County Speedway (6/19/2019): Aaron Reutzel (3)
Wayne County Speedway (6/22/2019): Buddy Kofoid
Dirt Oval at Route 66 (6/29/2019): Aaron Reutzel (4)
Lernerville Speedway (7/5/2019): Aaron Reutzel (5)
Sharon Speedway (7/6/2019): Dale Blaney (3)
About the All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first ‘outlaw’ Sprint Car organization of the modern era. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015. In 2019, MAVTV Motorsports Network will continue to be the official television home of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 and will broadcast ten high-profile events.
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