MACS’ BIG Kahuna VI Up Next at “The Rock”

MACS’ BIG Kahuna VI Up Next at “The Rock”

posted by Admin on 02/03/08

Oval Track Promotions, Rick and Ernie Jones, are eagerly awaiting the return of the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series to sanction the Big Kahuna VI at the “The Rock” Allegany County Speedway, Cumberland, MD, for two separate one-day shows on Friday and Saturday, October 6 & 7. This is the first time the Series has sanctioned this event since the inaugural season for the Big Kahuna back in 2001.

The picturesque 5/8 mile, slightly banked speed plant affectionately known as “The Rock” captures the high octane, 800 horsepower MACS Super Late Models for a pair of 44-lap shootouts each night paying $5,000 to-win. The purse for each show is approximately $34,000 with the weekend total over $68,000.

The “Big Kahuna” purse each night is: 1. $5,000; 2. $3,000; 3. $2,000; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,100; 7 $1,050; 8. $1,000 9. $900; 10. $850; 11.$800; 12. $750; 13. $700; 14. $650; 15. $600; 16. $575; 17. $550; 18. $525; 19-26. $500. All drivers who do not transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00 tow money each night.

Past Series winners at “The Rock” include: Gary Stuhler in April 2006; the lone ‘05 appearance was rained out and unable to be rescheduled; Bo Feathers (‘00); and Gary Stuhler again in 1998. The average MACS car count for MACS events is 50 cars.

The history of the Big Kahuna dates back to 2001 with Steve Francis taking home the $7,500 MACS sanctioned inaugural win of the three night show. The MACS event drew 77 cars from 13 states. The next night that year was sanctioned by the former Renegade Series paying $10,000 to-win and was won by Todd Andrews. The third and final night that year was sanctioned by UDTRA and paid $15,000 to-win with the big winner being Steve Shaver.

In 2002 the Big Kahuna was trimmed to two nights and Rick Eckert won the opening $10,000 to-win program under the former Renegade banner while Shaver scored another $15,000 victory once again topping the UDTRA event.

Then in 2003 the event went non-sanctioned for the first time and Travis Dillman captured that show and his richest pay day ever at $10,000. The Big Kahuna IV was won by Davey Johnson while last years version was captured by Mark Banal. Each of those drivers earned a cool 10G’s.

Gates Open at 3:00 p.m., with the drivers meeting at 6:15 p.m. Hot laps at scheduled for 7:00 p.m. with time trails slate for 7:30 p.m. Racing will immediately follow the conclusion of time trials at approximately 8:00 p.m. For more information contact the “The Rocks’ web address is www.therockspeedway.com. or the Series at http://www.macsracing.com.

Drivers anticipated for the event are defending Series Champion Mike Balzano, Robbie Blair, 2004 Series Champion; Jason Covert, Jeremy Miller; “Hot Rod” Rod Conley; 2005 ASI Racewear Hard Charger, Jim Bernheisel; 2005 WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY, Devin Friese; Jack Pencil, 2002 Series Champion; ‘97-‘98 MACS Champion Denny Chamberlain; and Steve Shaver; in addition to the current ’06 WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY leader Nick Dickson.

Each MACS event consist of AFCO Racing Products “Shock the Clock” time trials presented by Sue Stevenson Photography, Malcuit Racing Engines “Dash King” competition presented by Wild Side Custom Racing Trailers; heats are presented by Bud Watson’s W&W Racing Supply/Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic and Hoosier Racing Tires; Lias Tire Racing Division/American Racer; Dave Poske Performance Parts and Rocket Chassis; ATL Fuel Cells and BERT Transmission; Mason Racin’ and GRT Chassis; Frankland Racing Supply and American Die Cast; King’s Jewelry/ARTCARVED; Pietragallo, Bosick & Gordon, Corporate Attorneys Pittsburgh and Design 500 Racewear; and the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main presented by Bazell Fuels as well as the Warrior Race Cars 2nd B Main presented by Goddard Performance Parts. Additionally, the WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY chase will determine the ROY title. Other sponsors included G&L Racing Supplies and Country Candles. ASI Racewear is sponsoring this years “Hard Charger” program which is worth $100 gift certificate.

Lee Havlik’s Chase Decals; (IA) is providing a $100 gift certificate per event for the “Hard Luck” Award. Additionally Chase Decals will be providing $500 gift certificate for the MACS 2006 Champion as well as for the WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY and the driver in the top 10 with the worst luck of the season.

Duralite Wheels, (OK) are awarding four new aluminum wheels to drivers in the final top ten of points. Three wheels will be standard late model aluminum wheels while the fourth will be a beadlock wheel. Brian Booze and BBR is providing the champion a gift certificate for $300 toward the purchase of a new helmet.

ACPT Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts (CA) will be awarding a new customized carbon fiber drive shaft to one of the drivers in the final top ten of points. AlturnaMats will be providing a set of their high quality pit mats for one of the teams in the final top standings.

Ron “Flea” Fleenor’s Custom Helmet Art (NC) is providing a customized helmet paint job for the champion as well as the WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY. Simpson Racing is also providing a helmet to the top ROY driver.

Jamie Christy’s Impact Graphics (KY) will be picking ten races 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. Impact will also provide a complete decal job for the 5th place finisher in the final points standings valued at $800 as well as a $250 gift certificate to the 7th place finisher in the final points standings.

Thanks for your continued support and cooperation.

Andy Geesey President 724.397.9126
Matt Geesey Vice President 724.465.4282
Jeff Geesey Secretary/Treasurer 724.465.2222
FAX 724.397.9128
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Website http://www.macsracing.com