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| Date: 9/15/2009 12:45:50 PM | ||||||
News From BD Raceway , LLC
Big Diamond Raceway
Minersville, Pa
Track Hotline- 570-544-1410
Speedway Office- 570-385-0744
Media Contact: Chris Budihas
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday September 20, 5:00PM - Savage 61 Dodge/Dan Drobnick Welding Nutty Buddy Enduro Series Race #5. 6/8 Cylinder Enduro, 4 Cylinder Enduro, Ladies Race.
Saturday September 26, 6:00PM - Landis C. Deck/Yuengling Diamond Nationals. Big Block Modifieds, ARDC Midgets, Extreme Roadrunners..
Sunday September 27, 5:00PM - Landis C. Deck/Yuengling Diamond Nationals. Open Competition Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman.
THE LAST SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER MEANS BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS AT THE BIG
DIAMOND RACEWAY
By Gary Lileck
Forestville, PA - September 14, 2009 - In 2006, the newly formed Big Diamond Raceway partnership team presented the inaugural Diamond Nationals. The mighty Big Block Modifieds have traditionally been involved in this event, and their participation continues in the current year. Landis C. Deck & Sons Site Contractors (Bernville) and Yuengling - America's Oldest Brewery (Pottsville) are presenting this year's Diamond Nationals. Five different classes of machinery will be showcased (Sept. 26, Sept. 27), and the Big Block show is scheduled for Saturday September 26.
Although the Big Block Modifieds have seen limited activity at BDR over the years, each program has offered its own form of excitement. Sixteen Big Block shows have been recorded since 1981, when the popular MODCAR tour swept through the Forestville area.
Duane Howard (Oley), who just happens to be the 2009 358 Modified track champion, is currently building a win streak in the Big Block class. Howard won an event in March of 2008, and earned a huge Super DirtCar victory on April 26 of this season. Prior to these triumphs, Howard had ironically never won a Big Block feature at Big Diamond.
The Diamond Nationals dominator has been Whitehall's Keith Hoffman, who earned Big Block victories in the 2007 and 2008 races. Of course, last year's event was scratched due to a weekend rain storm. Therefore, Hoffman is also venturing for the "three-peat".
The Saturday Sept. 26 event will feature a 50-lap main event ($5000 to win). Hagerstown style rules apply with a 2500 pound weight limit after the race. Any 13 - by 92 - inch tire that is readily available from the manufacturer is permitted. Competitors at Big Diamond Raceway are reminded that transponders (which can be rented at the track) and radios are mandatory on race day.
Gates open at 3:30PM on Sept. 26. Hot laps are slated for 5:30PM, and qualifying begins promptly at 6:00PM.
Rule questions may be directed to the track office at 570-385-0744. For complete event information, visit the speedway's official website located at www.bigdiamondraceway.com
BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY ALL-TIME CAREER BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE WINNERS Bob Toreky-2 (8-5-81, 9-25-81)
Billy Pauch Sr.-2 (8-9-05, 6-6-06)
Alan Johnson-2 (6-18-03, 7-25-06)
Keith Hoffman-2 (10-1-06, 9-30-07)
Duane Howard-2 (3-29-08, 4-26-09)
Roger Laureno-1 (4-23-82)
Garry Gollub-1 (7-23-82)
Dave Schoffstall-1 (9-10-82)
Frank Cozze-1 (3-29-04)
Brett Hearn-1 (6-16-04)
Jeff Strunk-1 (6-7-05)
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