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Topic: O’Reilly ASCoC Visit Hilltop Speedway One More Time in '08
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August 20, 2008 at
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The O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions
“ America 's Series - Since 1970”
ASCoC * 215 W. Main St. * Camargo, IL 61919 * 217-832-2308
Official Press Release
by Got Dirt? Racing Promotions
[email protected]
O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Visit Hilltop Speedway One More Time in ‘08
CAMARGO, IL (08-20-08 ) by Robert Cortum - O'Reilly All Star Public Relations
For one last time in 2008, the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions will visit the familiar confines of Hilltop Speedway in Millersburg , OH on Sunday, August 31st. The event will feature the continuation of the best point’s battle in the country as Dale Blaney and Lance Dewease continue to fight for the $50,000 check and champion bragging rights at the end of the year.
Series President, Guy Webb, has decided to make the show a benefit race for Jeff Shepard, who sustained serious injury at the 2008 Knoxville Nationals. Shepard has been near and dear to the hearts of many O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions fans as they have been thrilled over the years with his 39 career victories. “The Jet” is 10th all-time in wins in a list of contains some of the greatest sprint car legends of all time.
For every ticket sold, $2.00 will be donated to Jeff Shepard’s recovery efforts. There are many other ideas being discussed right now for other methods of raising money, but fans can at anytime make a donation to Jeff’s recovery at the O’Reilly All Star t-shirt trailer at any event.
Earlier in the season, Randy Hannagan took home the checkers during Ohio Speedweek action. Hannagan proved he was fast all night by setting quick time during the event. “The Hurricane” would go on to winning his first Ohio Speedweek Championship riding the wave of that win and finishing consistent all week long.
Prior to the Hilltop event, the series will make a visit to Butler Battlegrounds this Saturday, August 23rd. “America’s Best” will kick off the weekend leading up to Hilltop Speedway’s last visit in ’08 by visiting Lernerville Speedway on Friday, August 29th and Attica Raceway Park on August 30th.
Tickets for the Hilltop Speedway event will be $25.00 for general admission, $35.00 pitside. Gates will open at 4:00pm with the racing action starting at 7:30pm. Hilltop Speedway is a 1/3 mile high banked dirt oval located in Millersburg, OH. Support classes for the event will be Modifieds and Pure Stocks.
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August 20, 2008 at
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it says on hilltop's website that track is closed. is this wrong (hope so)?
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August 20, 2008 at
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Posted By: road king std on August 20 2008 at 06:57:30 PM
it says on hilltop's website that track is closed. is this wrong (hope so)?
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Arrangements have been made to allow the All Stars Circuit of Champions to race at Hilltop due to an overwhelming response from the fans. Modifieds and Pure Stocks will also be on tap for the night! Get there early to get your favorite seat!
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August 22, 2008 at
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Hilltop will be updating their website shortly to reflect the addition of this race. Hope to see everyone there for the last time in '08!
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August 22, 2008 at
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Hope Hilltop does something to control the dust better. We left there last year looking like we just came out of a coal mine. Never used so many Q-tips in my life or left such a mess in a hotel room either! How in the heck can the drivers even see to race?
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August 22, 2008 at
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I've heard they have plans to put down new clay. Next year. Don't plan on it being much better I'd say. Only so much you can do with an old junkyard after so long.
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August 27, 2008 at
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Posted By: Racefan22_7 on August 22 2008 at 12:41:50 PM
I've heard they have plans to put down new clay. Next year. Don't plan on it being much better I'd say. Only so much you can do with an old junkyard after so long.
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Just got off the phone with Roger Patterson, the new owner of Hilltop Speedway. They have in fact put down some new clay. They currently have the track surface opened up soaking in some of the rain that is in the area right now. They will be working hard to get a good racing surface in for this weekend. Patterson and his team have additionally started to make more progress on some of the other cosmetics to the facility.
Bottom line, the track is working hard to give the fans a great place to go racing. Patterson is excited about this weekend and is proud to be bringing the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions to the facility the first time he opens the doors. Look for a good show as Dewease and Blaney are in the final events of their tight point's battle. Hannagan, who won the Ohio Speedweek event at the facility, is currently in the 3rd spot with points.
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August 27, 2008 at
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When a person steps up and tries to keep racing going at any track, especially one in a traditionally rich sprint car area like Millersburg and the surrounding area, he should be applauded. And when a series goes out of its way to support those actions with quality racing events, it should be applauded as well. Good job Roger Patterson and the All Stars! Here's hoping for a successful event and long term success!
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