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PRESS RELEASE, HOOSIER RACING TIRES CIVIL WAR SERIES
FROM THE OFFICE OF JOHN PADJEN MOTORPORTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007
MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: [email protected]
BCRA Midgets to join Civil War for open wheel extravaganza at Placerville
Four time Western States Champion Robby Flock among entries in Midget division
By Bill Sullivan
PLACERVILLE, CA – For the first time in the history of the Hoosier Racing Tires California Sprint Car Civil War Series, the fire breathing wingless Midgets of the Bay Cities Racing Association will join the program Saturday night at Placerville Speedway. The evening will feature more than 50 of California's most talented open wheel drivers for this open wheel racing extravaganza at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.
Although they are small in size, the wingless midgets of the BCRA are by far one of the most exciting divisions in dirt track open wheel racing. Routinely the feature event field boasts a spectacular combination of speed and talent and it is not uncommon for drivers in the final row of the line up to work their way to the front by the conclusion of the race. In the BCRA Midgets a photo finish is common practice on the fast bullring tracks such as Placerville.
Topping the entry list Saturday night will be four time USAC Western Midget Champion Robby Flock of Murieta. Flock will be aboard the Mike Sala owned #19s midget for the evening. The veteran open wheel driver has more than 400 USAC Western Midget Car Series starts in his career and 52 overall victories in the USAC series including six National Series victories.
Flock currently tops the all time winners list in the USAC series and has successfully competed in every USAC Western Midget Car series season since it's inception in 1983. Saturday night will mark the first BCRA dirt track appearance for Flock. In past years the former Bellville Nationals titlist has performed well at Placerville Speedway and is known for charging his way through any field he is in.
In the BCRA Midget Series, look for Flock to be joined by series point leader Justin Grant of Ione as well as former multi-champion Floyd Alvis of San Carlos. Additional drivers who have pre-registered for Saturday's event include 2006 Placerville winner John Sarale of Stockton, Gary Dickenson of Santa Rosa, Oakdale's Danny Parker, Ralph Cortez of Sacramento and Travis Berryhill of American Canyon to name a few.
In the Civil War Sprint cars, defending champion Andy Forsberg of Auburn continues to lead the series point standings by 11-points over Rohnert Park's Brett Rollag. Driving the Rick Williams #6 this season. Colby Wiesz of Colfax sits in third place entering Saturday's event, 24-points out of the lead.
After finishing an impressive third place at Calistoga last Saturday night, Sacramento's Mike Henry is currently fourth in the standings, 29-points out of the lead. Greg DeCaires, the 2005 Civil War champion and defending Placerville Speedway champion is sitting in the fifth place position. Look for Calistoga's Mike Benson to enter the Placerville event with the momentum of his recent Civil War victory at the famed Calistoga Speedway. Additional drivers expected include Placerville's own Andy Gregg, Scott Russell, Jimmy Trulli, CJ Humphreys and Matt Barber along with top rookie contenders Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, Mason Moore of Princeton, Scott Kinney of Citrus Heights and Placerville's James Sweeney.
The gates of the El Dorado County Fairground will open at 5 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Qualifying is set to begin at 6:30. All seating is general admission at $15 for adults and $10 for juniors. Children tickets will be $4. With the caliber of this event, seating is expected to sell out quickly so an early arrival to the track is suggested to insure seating availability. For additional information on the Civil War Series visit www.johnpadjenmotorsports.com.
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