$5,000 to-win up for Grabs at Sharon’s MACS event on August 12

$5,000 to-win up for Grabs at Sharon’s MACS event on August 12

posted by Admin on 02/03/08

Saturday, August 12 the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series proceeds to the Blaney families’ Sharon Speedway, Hartford, OH for a 50-lap, $5,000 to-win event carrying a $30,500 purse. This is the lone appearance of the Series this season at Sharon and as always should be an electrifying show.

This program is a complete one-day MACS event featuring AFCO Racing Products “Shock the Clock” time trails presented by Sue Stevenson Photography. The fast qualifier will receive a $100 gift certificate from Impact Graphics. Also included in the MACS show will be qualifying heats, the Malcuit Racing Engines “Dash King” competition presented by Wild Side Custom Racing Trailers, as well as the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B main presented by Bazell Oil, the Goddard Performance Parts 2nd B Main presented by Warrior Race Cars in addition to the 50-lap finale.

MACS Purse: 1. $5,000; 2. $2,500; 3. $1,500; 4. $1,250; 5. $1,150; 6. $1,100; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $900; 10. $800 11.$700; 12. $600; 13. $575; 14. $550; 15. $525; 16. $520; 17. $515; 18. $510; 19. $505; 20. $500; 21. $500; $500; 22. $500; 23. $500; 24.$500. All drivers not transferring to the A Main will receive $100.00.

Leading the Series contingent will be defending series champion Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, WV, as well as current point leader Jason Covert. Also anticipated are Steve Shaver; 2005 Champion, Robbie Blair; Jeremy Miller; “Hot Rod” Rod Conley; Jim Bernheisel, 2005 ASI Racewear Hard Charger; 2005 WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY Devin Friese; Davey Johnson; Dutch and Ron Davies; 2002 Series Champion, Jack Pencil; Denny Chamberlain the 97-98 Series Champion; as well as the WRISCO Aluminum MACS Rookie contenders including current point leader, Nick Dickson (PA); Lance Elson (WV); B.A. Malcuit (OH); and D.J. Miller (OH) plus many more stars and cars from eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Pit gates are scheduled to open at 3:30 p.m., while spectator gates open at 4:00 p.m. Warm-ups are slated for 6:30 p.m., while the AFCO Racing Products are on tap for 7:00 p.m. Racing is immediately following. Grandstand general admission is $22.00 with children 6-13 $10.00; Reserved Seats are available for $24.00. Also appearing on the card will be the Tom’s Sewer and Drain Service Pure Stocks as well as the wildly popular Green Flag Sprints.

To contact the track you can visit them on the website at http://www.sharonspeedway.com or for information call the track phone at (330)772-5481 or for the advanced tickets (330)772-1186. Emails can be sent to info@sharonspeedway.com. You may contact the Series at 724.465.2222 or email at macs1@verizon.net. You can visit MACS on the web at http://www.macsracing.com.
MACS FACTS:
The Series has had four events scheduled at Sharon including this year. Sharon’s first MACS event was under Ed Skillman’s regime and was on July 16, 1997. Two events thus far were actually presented with Todd Andrews and Chub Frank being the winners. The show in 2001 was cancelled. The average MACS car count per event at Sharon is 34, which is commendable since Sharon doesn’t have a regular Late Model division as a part of their Saturday night programs.
Current MACS average car count for the season is 48.
As of July 29, the Series has had six different winners in seven events. Jeremy Miller (2), Mike Balzano, Scott Bloomquist, Jason Covert, Scott Haus, Gary Stuhler each claiming one each.

• 183 different drivers have competed in the first seven MACS events this season.

• Ernie Shelton’s USA 100TM is coming at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, Saturday, August 19. One driver could win $11,000 from the $65,000 total purse. This year’s addition is a one-day event. Past Champions of the “100” that have already indicated they will be coming are Denny Chamberlain, Mike Balzano, and Chuck Harper.

2006 MACS Championship Points as of 7/29
43A Jason Covert 1905
E1 Mike Balzano 1880
119 Jim Bernheisel 1835
24M Jeremy Miller 1795
14P Jack Pencil 1715
30 Steve Shaver 1615
17 Nick Dickson ® 1557
12 Devin Friese 1520
19J Davey Johnson 1465
90 Gary Stuhler 1429
31 Denny Chamberlain 1332
17E Lance Elson ® 1239
W11 Robbie Blair 1205
04 Bob Close 1140
71R Rod Conley 955
79M Brad Malcuit ® 843
1DJ D.J. Miller ® 821
11J Keith Jackson 762
4F Alex Ferree 663
40 Dutch Davies 589
71C R.J. Conley 555
71D Ron Davies 545
2J Mike Johnson 540
7 Matt Miller 485
91D Billy Decker 470

WRISCO Aluminum MACS Rookie of the Year Points ®

Thanks for your continued support and cooperation.

Andy Geesey President 724.397.9126 FAX: 724.397.9128
Matt Geesey Vice President 724.349.4282 website: www.macsracing.com
Jeff Geesey Sec./Treasurer 724.465.2222 email: mac1@verizon.net