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Drivers Gun For Opening Grand Slam Series Win!

By Gary Costa

Hanford, CA – April 9, 2008…This Saturday night, April 12^th, the Grand Slam Series returns to Kings Speedway's 3/8 mile dirt track, as it will be invaded by some of the best 360 non-wing Sprint car drivers in the state.

This weekend will also mark the first showdown between the two clubs, as Round #1 in the exciting and always competitive series kicks off.

The Bandit/VRA Grand Slam series was established in 2005 to showcase the depth and talent that reigns in the California non-wing 360 Sprint car ranks.

The drivers will no doubt leave fans breathless with all out, side-by-side racing. The drivers will also be "back'n-it-in". A proud tradition and style that non-wing Sprint car racing is known to produce.

To be crowned the Grand Slam Series champion, the driver and team, must show determination, but must also be able to adapt to different race tracks, and their ever changing characteristics. Consistency and going "all out" will be key, in all 4-race series stops.

Other dates for the series include; June 28^th Bakersfield, July 26^th Santa Maria, and the conclusion of the series, August 23^rd at Ventura Raceway.

In last weekend's stout VRA competition at Ventura Raceway, Ojai, California hot shoe, Troy Rutherford stood tall in victory lane. And in Bandit Sprint car action, Clovis, California masher, Peter Murphy picked up the win at Bakersfield.

What team will put all together this year and be crowned the 2008 Grand Slam Champion? Let's push them off this weekend and watch them "get their elbows up!" in this exciting 4-race series.

Admission: $15.00 for Adults, Seniors $12.00, Kids 6-12 $5:00, 5 & under free, and The Family Pack (2 Adults & 2 Kids) $30.00

Pit gate opens at 1:00, followed by a drivers meeting at 4:30. Racing gets underway at 6:30. Go to http://www.kingsspeedway.net/ for more information.

VRA Top-10 in Points:

1. John Nock

2. Richard McCormick

3. Chris Wakim

4. Clark Templeman III

5. Kevin Kierce

6. Rick Hendrix

7. Dennis Rodriguez

8. Steve Conrad

9. Guy Woodward

10. Eric Severson

Bandit Top-10 in Points:

1. Peter Murphy

2. Rusty Carlile

3. John Niggli

4. Jeff Gardner

5. Jonathan Logan

6. Kevin Barnes

7. Dave Knott

8. Danny Faria

9. Newt Price

10. Matt Day

Past Grand Slam Champion's:

2007: Greg Taylor

2006: Jimmy Crawford

2005: Peter Murphy

Thanks Gary for the post about this weekend's opener in the 2008 Slam Series. Just a few basic rule reminders to the teams taking part.

1. VRA 180degree mufflers required. NO EXCEPTIONS.

2. Hoosier RC#3 or Hard VRA HoosierRight rear tire.

3. Left Rear, Hoosier RC1 or D12. NO D10 or DR 12 tires

4. No rotating titanium parts in engines or brakes. IE: brake rotors, etc.

5. Minimum weight 1500 lbs with driver at end of feature event.

6. Be able to be a legal VRA or Bandit Series Car.

7. Be sure to fill out all entry and IRS forms for the event soyou can be paid.

We are looking forward to great race. See you there,

Cliff Morgan VRA/Bandit Slam Series Director of Competition