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December 01, 2006 at
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This message was edited on
December 01, 2006 at
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 1, 2006
Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER
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USAC TRIPLEHEADER IN MEMORY OF ROGER McCLUSKEY AT MANZANITA SPEEDWAY FEBRUARY 9-10
Racing fans will be excited to know they again have a signature open-wheel extravaganza to attend in February as Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz. will host an inaugural USAC Tripleheader in Memory of Roger McCluskey the weekend of February 9-10.
Showcasing USAC's Silver Crown Championship Cars, National and Western Midgets and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, the two-night program will mark the debut of Silver Crown racing presented by K & N Engineering at the 1/2-mile oval while giving race fans a winter-time destination event.
Honoring the memory of one of Arizona's and America's greatest drivers, this event signifies not only a continuance of a great winter-time tradition, but the beginning of a new chapter in American motorsports, with preliminary heat races on Friday night and semi-features and features on Saturday. A total of 156 laps of racing are on tap Saturday, including a 30-lap Midget, 40-lap Sprint and 50-lap Silver Crown race.
Race organizer Dennis Wood, who organized the original Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway in 1978, expects this event to contain much of the pomp and circumstance associated with previous February races in the Arizona capital. "We're really excited about bringing the Silver Crown cars to Manzanita", said Dennis. In addition, being able to salute the memory of Roger McCluskey is a tribute to one of America's all-time greats with the kind of competition he liked the most open-wheel racing on the dirt.
The race will mark the 2007 debut of USAC's Silver Crown, National and Western Midget racing series, while the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, originally scheduled at Perris, Calif. on Feb. 10, will open their 2007 campaign at The PAS on Feb. 3.
Dennis innovative ideas have been a great asset to the racing industry and we look forward with great anticipation to this spectacular showcase event, added USAC President/CEO Rollie Helmling. It's a great time for our fans and participants to go west and we expect great car counts and fantastic competition on what is regarded as one of this country's most competitive dirt tracks.
Details regarding ticket sales and other associated items will be released soon, with tickets expected to go on sale in about two weeks.
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December 01, 2006 at
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December 01, 2006 at
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I can do without the "pomp and circumstance"just race,
ROB
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December 04, 2006 at
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Pardon my ignorance but are the Silver Crown cars that will be at Manzy the same "butt ugly" ones that debuted this year -- all 12 or 14 of them? If so that will be a 50 lap yawner.
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December 04, 2006 at
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Posted By: Tucson Osty on December 04 2006 at 06:11:47 PM
Pardon my ignorance but are the Silver Crown cars that will be at Manzy the same "butt ugly" ones that debuted this year -- all 12 or 14 of them? If so that will be a 50 lap yawner.
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No, those turds are pavement only cars. The real Silver Crown cars will be at Manzy.
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December 04, 2006 at
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Posted By: ljennings on December 01 2006 at 06:02:06 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 1, 2006
Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER
06-330
USAC TRIPLEHEADER IN MEMORY OF ROGER McCLUSKEY AT MANZANITA SPEEDWAY FEBRUARY 9-10
Racing fans will be excited to know they again have a signature open-wheel extravaganza to attend in February as Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz. will host an inaugural USAC Tripleheader in Memory of Roger McCluskey the weekend of February 9-10.
Showcasing USAC's Silver Crown Championship Cars, National and Western Midgets and USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, the two-night program will mark the debut of Silver Crown racing presented by K & N Engineering at the 1/2-mile oval while giving race fans a winter-time destination event.
Honoring the memory of one of Arizona's and America's greatest drivers, this event signifies not only a continuance of a great winter-time tradition, but the beginning of a new chapter in American motorsports, with preliminary heat races on Friday night and semi-features and features on Saturday. A total of 156 laps of racing are on tap Saturday, including a 30-lap Midget, 40-lap Sprint and 50-lap Silver Crown race.
Race organizer Dennis Wood, who organized the original Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway in 1978, expects this event to contain much of the pomp and circumstance associated with previous February races in the Arizona capital. "We're really excited about bringing the Silver Crown cars to Manzanita", said Dennis. In addition, being able to salute the memory of Roger McCluskey is a tribute to one of America's all-time greats with the kind of competition he liked the most open-wheel racing on the dirt.
The race will mark the 2007 debut of USAC's Silver Crown, National and Western Midget racing series, while the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, originally scheduled at Perris, Calif. on Feb. 10, will open their 2007 campaign at The PAS on Feb. 3.
Dennis innovative ideas have been a great asset to the racing industry and we look forward with great anticipation to this spectacular showcase event, added USAC President/CEO Rollie Helmling. It's a great time for our fans and participants to go west and we expect great car counts and fantastic competition on what is regarded as one of this country's most competitive dirt tracks.
Details regarding ticket sales and other associated items will be released soon, with tickets expected to go on sale in about two weeks.
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Scott,has the PAS opener been moved to Feb 3 as claimed,I haven't seen a schedule change announced.Thanks in advance.LONNIE
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December 06, 2006 at
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Posted By: turn4rob on December 01 2006 at 08:04:18 PM
I can do without the "pomp and circumstance"just race,
ROB
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It's a memorial race for a great native Arizonan racer "not pomp and circumstance". Don't go if that's a problem.
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December 06, 2006 at
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I like the "pomp & circumstance" myself. Gives me plenty of time to get some more of those awesome Manzy ribs!
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December 06, 2006 at
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Turn4 and Oakhurst see you in Feb
shockguy chill out maybe eat a vicoden Turn4 was just having fun
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December 06, 2006 at
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Posted By: shockguy on December 06 2006 at 04:16:54 PM
It's a memorial race for a great native Arizonan racer "not pomp and circumstance". Don't go if that's a problem.
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the Bagley and the Kendoll are also memorials,and we don't have to sit through an hour of BS.But then again what would Manzy be without the BS?
ROB
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December 06, 2006 at
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Posted By: nonwinglunatic on December 06 2006 at 07:25:37 PM
Turn4 and Oakhurst see you in Feb
shockguy chill out maybe eat a vicoden Turn4 was just having fun
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hey lunitic glad your back I'll crank up the pipe.lolcya in Feb.
ROB
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December 07, 2006 at
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Posted By: turn4rob on December 06 2006 at 10:27:43 PM
the Bagley and the Kendoll are also memorials,and we don't have to sit through an hour of BS.But then again what would Manzy be without the BS?
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That's right, there wasn't any BS at the Kindoll. Not unless you want to count the 1 hour of downtime between the semi checkered flag and the main event green flag.
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December 07, 2006 at
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Rick, I didn't put a watch to it but I sure don't remember there being a long time between the semi and main, I do remember the cars lining up when it was explained (quickly) about why the race was in memory of the Kindoll's. Also I remember an explaination as to why the race time was moved forward an hour, something about the promotor wanting to get the race done at an earlier time to keep the neighbors and fans happy. All in all, it seems like the PAS tries to get the show done with little down time.
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December 07, 2006 at
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Posted By: JUSTWONDERING on December 07 2006 at 12:27:05 PM
Rick, I didn't put a watch to it but I sure don't remember there being a long time between the semi and main, I do remember the cars lining up when it was explained (quickly) about why the race was in memory of the Kindoll's. Also I remember an explaination as to why the race time was moved forward an hour, something about the promotor wanting to get the race done at an earlier time to keep the neighbors and fans happy. All in all, it seems like the PAS tries to get the show done with little down time.
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I did put a watch to it as it's a pet peeve of mine.....
When the downtime issue came up a few years ago the sanctioning body blamed the promoter and the promoter blamed the sanctioning body.....
I love the PAS. I will be there as often as I can. But I don't think that you can attract new fans or keep the casual fan coming back when it takes a minimum of 3 hours to watch 100 laps of racing. Those 100 laps take less than 30 minutes to run.....
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December 07, 2006 at
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Posted By: Rick Eaton on December 07 2006 at 11:21:03 AM
That's right, there wasn't any BS at the Kindoll. Not unless you want to count the 1 hour of downtime between the semi checkered flag and the main event green flag.
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well Rick I don't remember a big delay but then I'm an old phart.unnecessary delay are a pet peeve with me also.I think the PAS does a pretty good job of moving the show along (most of the time)now if your were there for the Oct. fair race you saw how fast a show could be run the main was over by 8:30PM.
ROB
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December 07, 2006 at
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Posted By: Oakhurst on December 04 2006 at 06:51:52 PM
No, those turds are pavement only cars. The real Silver Crown cars will be at Manzy.
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You said it dude, how can anybody get excited for a 13 or 14 car field on pavement, they must have a great parking lot at those tracks for the pre race. I look forward someday to see the real silver crown cars hopefully on a dirt mile somewhere!!!! Send security!!!
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December 07, 2006 at
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Posted By: Laughlin on December 07 2006 at 11:00:35 PM
You said it dude, how can anybody get excited for a 13 or 14 car field on pavement, they must have a great parking lot at those tracks for the pre race. I look forward someday to see the real silver crown cars hopefully on a dirt mile somewhere!!!! Send security!!!
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Heard you guys are going to NHRA the weekend of the Manzy race. We'll have to hook up for that Vegas deal in March. SECURITY!!!
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