MACS’ USA 100TM at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway August 19

MACS’ USA 100TM at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway August 19

posted by Admin on 02/03/08

The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series is eagerly awaiting their presentation of the 27th Annual USA 100TM at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway, Saluda, VA, on Saturday, August 19th. This $65,000 one day show has moved to VMS this year for the first time with the blessing of the event originator Ernie Shelton, President of Tylerco Group, USA, LLC, and Racing America Newspaper. The Sawyer family is proud to be an integral part of the historic event by providing one of the crown jewel facilities in short-track dirt late model. In another first, it is the first time the event has been sanctioned by any organization and it the first year for it to fly under the MACS command.

The “100” dates back to 1977 when Mr. Shelton, whose racing biography includes induction into the West Virginia Motorsports Hall of Fame, as well as involvement in the sport spanning nearly 35 years, at all levels from NASCAR ® to the local bull rings. Shelton indicated “[I feel] it is time to take the USA 100TM to the next level with a major Sanctioning body and I am thrilled the event is under the MACS SERIES BANNER for 2006. He continued, “The MACS SERIES is so well structured, with the Geesey’s and their staff, and they are certainly going to continue to move upward among Dirt Late Model sanctions with their outstanding organization”.

Bill Sawyer indicated his sentiments, “We are pleased to be brining this event to Virginia Motor Speedway. I believe Clarke and his staff can provide the home as well as facility for this event to once again rise to the prominence that it once held. With the Geesey brother’s organization as well as the history of this event we are certainly proud to have the opportunity to showcase our facility with such a time honored race.

Shelton interjected about this trademarked event moving VMS, “Excitement, that’s what I can say about the 27th USA 100TM being run in 2006 at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. At VMS you have a state of the art facility that is one of the best in the nation. Bill Sawyer’s ownership of the venue, and his staff including his nephew Clarke, serving as the General Manager, is without any doubt second to none in the industry. Taking the USA 100TM to a venue such as VMS is a perfect marriage for race fans to mark on their calendar as a must see race”, Shelton concluded.

Clarke Sawyer, General Manager indicated, “If you look at the past winner’s of this event, it is a who’s-who among dirt late model racing. We are confident that between the MACS Series, VMS, and Mr. Shelton we can all help restore the luster to the USA 100 TM. We couldn’t be more pleased to be involved with Jeff, Andy and Matt as they bring their Series to our facility. We are equally excited about the purse being offered, it is a tremendous one day show”, summarized Sawyer.

The format will find time trails setting Twin 25-lap qualifying events. The top 12 drivers from each of those will advance to the final 50-lap segment of the show paying $10,000 to-win.

USA 100TM Twin 25-lap qualifying races: 1. $1,000; 2. $750; 3. $500; 4. $400; 5. $350; 6. $340; 7 $330; 8. $320 9. $310; 10. $300 11.$300; 12. $300; 13. $250; 14. $250; 15. $250; 16. $250; 17. $250; 18. $250; 19. $250; 20. $250; 21. $250; 22. $250; 23. $250; 24.$250. 25. $250; 26. $250.

Final 50 lap segment of the USA 100TM 1. $10,000; 2. $5,000; 3. $3,250; 4. $2,250; 5. $2,000; 6. $1,750; 7 $1,500; 8. $1,250 9. $1,150; 10. $800 11.$1,100; 12. $1,000; 13. $950; 14. $900; 15. $850; 16. $800; 17. $775; 18. $750; 19. $725; 20. $700; 21. $700; 22. $700; 23. $700; 24.$700. 25. $700; 26. $700.
Entry fee is $150.00 plus for those who need a transponder there will be a $25.00 non-refundable fee.

Bill Sawyer has again provided fans with a top flight show for very favorable ticket prices. Adults are $22.00 while Seniors and Military $20.00. Students 13-17 $15.00, Children 7-12 $10.00, and children Under 6 FREE.
Check Virginia Motor Speedway’s website at http://www.vamotorspeedway.com for $2 off coupon, good on any adult, senior or military ticket.

The competitor gates open at 3:00 p.m. while the spectator gates swing open at 4:00 p.m. On Track Action begins at 6:30 p.m.

Just a few of the previous USA 100TM winners that are guaranteed to be in attendance include Mike Balzano, Denny Chamberlain and Chuck Harper, who all coincidentally are current or previous MACS Champions as well.

Previous MACS winners at VMS included: Booper Bare and Jeremy Miller (‘05); Jeremy Miller, Steve Lucas, Davey Johnson and Mother Nature (’04); Booper Bare (’02); Mother Nature and Todd Andrews (01). The average car count at these events has been 40.

Previous USA 100TM winners include: Steve Lucas (’05, ’99, ‘95); Rod Evans (’04); 2003 — no race; 2002 — no race; 2001 — no race; Chuck Harper (’00); Denny Chamberlain (’98); Mike Balzano (’97 and ‘87); Henry Hornsby Jr. (‘96); Donnie Moran (’94); Scott Bloomquist (’93-‘92); Billy Moyer (’91); Harold Redman Sr. (’90); Rod Evans and Harold Redman Sr. (Twin 50’s) (’89); Timmy Newman (only 88 laps) (’88); 1986 — no race; 1985 — no race; 1984 — no race; Larry Moore (’83 and ‘80); Delmas Conley (’82 and ‘79); Dickie Bartusiak (’81); Larry Cantley (’78); Gene McNeely (’77)

This MACS event consist of AFCO Racing Products “Shock the Clock” time trials presented by Sue Stevenson Photography; Sunoco Race Fuels 1st 25-lap Qualifying Main presented by Bazell Oil as well as the Warrior Race Cars 2nd 25-lap Qualifying Main presented by Goddard Performance Parts. ASI Sportswear recognizes each event hard charger with a $100 gift certificate. Genesis Shocks will be presenting a $200 gift Certificate to the fast Qualifier.

Chase Decals is providing a $100 gift certificate per event for the “Hard Luck” Award. Impact Graphics will be providing $100 gift certificate for the “Quick Time Award” and if that same driver that sets fast time is able to win that night’s feature s/he will earn an additional $100 gift certificate. Chase, Impact, Duralite Wheels, ACPT Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts, Ron “Flea” Fleenor’s Custom Helmet Art will all provide special prizes and gifts to selected drivers in the final driver top ten of points.

Thanks for your continued support and cooperation.
USA 100TM is a registered trademark/servicemark of TYLERCO GROUP USA, LLC
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Matt Geesey Vice President 724.349.4282
Jeff Geesey Secretary/Treasurer 724.465.2222
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