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EPPING, NH- The return of Star Speedway to the racing
world is about to begin. Practice for all divisions is
slated for this Saturday afternoon, April 30. Gates will
swing open at 11:00 AM, with practice running from
1-5:00 PM.
Among the more than 30 entries in the EKeys 4 Cars
Tour-Type Modified division, which will headline weekly
racing at Star, is popular veteran David Pinkham, from
Buxton, Maine. Pinkham, while excited about the season
about to begin, realizes that the competition will be a
big challenge.
"I just think the first track that grabbed the Mod's, it
will be a big hit for them," Pinkham noted. "I just
think a lot of the guys are tired of the traveling, the
cost of fuel and are looking forward to having some fun
again.
"I'm very excited. Our car is all ready to go. We've had
the engine totally rebuilt and have gone through the
entire car."
Pinkham will likely have to contend with close to a full
field of cars on May 14, when the Modifieds take their
first official green flag of 2011.
The Star Speedway season officially begins with opening
night on May 7, headlined by the "Outlaw" Late Model
division, which will race bi-weekly at Star this season.
Also competing on opening night will be the Road
Runners, Rookie Stocks and Classic Lites, along with
four and eight cylinder enduros to close out the opening
night program.
The Modified opener will be the following week on May
14, with the PASS Super Late Model Tour, to form a
doubleheader of headline racing at the quarter-mile
oval.
Among the other contenders for an opening night victory
should be fellow Maine driver Josh Cantara, driving the
Hannaford entry. With no other Modified events being
held in New England on that night, a number of
non-weekly competitors are expected to be in the field
on opening night.
Star Speedway would like to thank point fund
contributors EKeys 4 Cars, Sunoco Race Fuels, Coca-Cola,
American Racer Tires, Kayem Hot Dogs, T.J. Co., and
Danger Designs for their contributions, helping make the
rebirth of the track a success already.
For more information on the 2011 season, and also the
opportunity to help make Star the place to be on
Saturday night, log onto our web site at:
www.star-speedway.com.
Continuing updates will also be posted on the Facebook
page: "Star Speedway". |
