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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series
#4 Nic Faas. Photo by Lance Jennings.
USAC/CRA "LAST MAN STANDING DASH" RETURNS TO SANTA MARIA SATURDAY
By Lance Jennings
SANTA MARIA, CA – AUGUST 11, 2011... Back by popular demand, Santa Maria Speedway Promoter Chris Kearns and Rugged Radios of San Luis Obispo have announced the return of the "Last Man Standing Dash" this Saturday with the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series.
The format for the special $1000 winner-take-all event is simple. The top 4 qualifiers that transfer out of the heat races are eligible to compete. The drivers will pick a pill for their starting position in a 4 car / 4-lap dash. Once completed, the last place finisher is eliminated and there will be a short break for crews to make adjustments. The segment winner will then draw an invert pill for their starting spot.
The 3 remaining cars will battle in a 3-lap shootout. The third place car will be retired and there will be another pit stop break for crews to make changes. The winner of the 3-lap segment will draw another pill for their starting position. The final round will have the two remaining drivers compete in a 2-lap sprint. The winner will claim the $1000 top prize.
Nic Faas of Huntington Beach has won the two previous "Last Man Standing Dashes," with victories coming June 18th at Santa Maria and July 30th at Perris. He will have to contend with a talented roster including 3-time series champion Mike Spencer, Matt Mitchell, "Dynamite" David Cardey, "Super" Rickie Gaunt, "The Ripper" Rip Williams, "Showtime" Danny Sheridan, "The Kruser" Cory Kruseman, and many more.
Local 360 iron-block powered Sprint Cars are welcome to race with USAC/CRA. The 360s can run their local approved tires (all four corners must be Hoosier), but must meet series tech standards and race track muffler rules. The Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series does not have an entry fee or charge for transponders, but drivers must have one-way radios. In addition, the series is offering a bonus to the highest finishing 360 team. To be eligible for the $200 cash award from USAC and 20 gallons of methanol from So-Cal Performance, the owner or driver must have a current USAC membership.
Santa Maria Speedway is located 1/4-mile north of the 101/166 interchange at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo, California. Joining the showcase will be the Toste Construction Mini Stocks and Vintage Sprints. The spectator gates will open at 4:00pm, time trials will start at 5:00pm, with racing set begin at "The West Coast's Best Short Track" at 6:00pm. Adult tickets are $20, Senior, Military, and Student tickets (13-17) are $18, Kids tickets (6-12) are $6, and Children’s tickets (5 and under) are FREE. For more event information, visit the track’s website at www.racesantamariaspeedway.com or call (805) 922-2232.
The Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series would like to thank Hoosier Tire, Circle Track Performance, Competition Suspension Inc., DJ Safety, Donovan Engineering, Electro Tech Powder Coating, Extreme Mufflers, Hilborn Fuel Injection, Huntington Beach Glass & Mirror, Keizer Wheels, Rod End Supply, Saldana Racing Products, Sander Engineering, and So-Cal Performance for their support. For more information, visit usacracing.com/cra or follow the series on facebook.
AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT POINTS:
1. Mike Spencer 502; 2. Nic Faas 479; 3. Matt Mitchell 466; 4. Austin Williams 391; 5. Greg Bragg 385; 6. Cody Williams 332; 7. David Cardey 318; 8. Rickie Gaunt 304; 9. Ronnie Gardner 281; 10. Blake Miller 277; 11. Rip Williams 272; 12. Danny Sheridan 269; 13. Cory Kruseman 246; 14. Richard VanderWeerd 225; 15. Jace VanderWeerd 210; 16. David Bezio 185; 17. Rodney Argo 140; 18. Greg Alexander 136; 19. Danny Faria Jr. 110; 20. Kenny Perkins 104.
AMSOIL USAC/CRA SPRINT SCHEDULE:
August 13: Santa Maria Speedway - Santa Maria, CA
August 20: Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA
September 3: **Calistoga Speedway - Calistoga, CA
September 4: **Calistoga Speedway - Calistoga, CA
September 8: **Silver Dollar Speedway - Chico, CA
September 24: Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA
October 8: Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA
October 28: *Canyon Speedway Park - Peoria, AZ
October 29: *Canyon Speedway Park - Peoria, AZ
November 3: *Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA
November 4: *Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA
November 5: *Perris Auto Speedway - Perris, CA
November 12: *Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway - Hanford, CA
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* = Co-Sanctioned Event With USAC National Sprints.
** = Co-Sanctioned Event With USAC Western Classic Racing Series.
This schedule is subject to change.
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