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Super DIRTcar Series Takes Cornwall
Short track promises exciting race for Big-Block Modified drivers and fans
CORNWALL, Ontario - June 12, 2012 - The Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series crosses the border for the series' first Canadian event Sunday, July 1, at Cornwall Motor Speedway.
Big-block drivers compete for a $6,000 winner's share at Cornwall's "Action Track" in the third round of the Super DIRTcar Series. Current point leaders Danny Johnson, series opener winner at Canandaigua Motorsports Park, and Matt Sheppard, three-time defending champion, may face a challenge on this high-banked, quarter-mile oval of Canadian soil.
"You never know what's going to happen until you get there. It's a challenging event, that's for sure," said Johnson, who has seen past success at Cornwall, including first place finishes at last year's Super DIRTcar Series race July 3 and this year's DIRTcar 358-Modified Series opener May 21. "Lots of things happen on a short track, and they happen fast."
Johnson noted that drivers can typically circle Cornwall's quarter-mile in just 13 seconds, compared with 18 seconds at Canandaigua's half-mile, making for an action-packed, unpredictable race.
Racing starts at 7 p.m. for this event, which is presented by Evans Bus Lines and also features Sportsman, Pro Stock, Semi Pro and Mini Stock action. Following the race action a stunning and patriotic fireworks display celebrates Canada Day.
For more information, visit
www.cornwallspeedway.com. For the latest news and updates about DIRTcar Racing, like the Facebook page or follow the Super DIRTcar Series Twitter feed, @superdirtcar.
WHAT: Super DIRTcar Series, Round 3
WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 1
WHERE: Cornwall Motor Speedway, 16981 Cornwall Centre Rd., Long Sault
WHO: Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified drivers and teams
2012 Point Standings, after Rolling Wheels Raceway Park, May 27
Pos. No. Driver Total Series Bonus Diff Money Wins Top 5 Top 10 Starts
1 9s Matt Sheppard 195 195 0 0 $7,800 1 2 2 2
2 27J Danny Johnson 195 195 0 0 $8,500 1 2 2 2
3 91 Billy Decker 182 182 0 -13 $5,200 0 1 2 2
4 20 Brett Hearn 178 178 0 -17 $5,600 0 2 2 2
5 98H Jimmy Phelps 171 171 0 -24 $3,400 0 2 2 2
6 3 Justin Haers 161 161 0 -34 $3,200 0 1 2 2
7 49 Billy Dunn 133 133 0 -62 $1,750 0 0 1 2
8 21a Pete Britten 132 132 0 -63 $1,500 0 0 1 2
9 7x Steve Paine 131 131 0 -64 $1,600 0 0 2 2
10 8R Rob Bellinger 124 124 0 -71 $1,400 0 0 1 2
11 48T Dave Rauscher 104 104 0 -91 $900 0 0 0 2
12 10 Tim Currier 95 95 0 -100 $675 0 0 0 2
13 8 Rich Scagliotta 89 89 0 -106 $600 0 0 0 2
14 72 Tommy Flannigan 85 85 0 -110 $600 0 0 0 2
15 21 Derrick Podsiadlo 85 85 0 -110 $600 0 0 0 2
16 56 Vince Vitale 83 83 0 -112 $600 0 0 0 2
17 673 Gary Tomkins 83 83 0 -112 $600 0 0 0 2
18 99L Larry Wight 81 81 0 -114 $1,400 0 0 1 1
19 3b Chad Brachmann 72 72 0 -123 $1,200 0 0 1 1
20 02 Roy Bresnahan 68 68 0 -127 $500 0 0 0 1
21 19w Justin Wright 62 62 0 -133 $350 0 0 0 1
22 10J Alan Johnson 62 62 0 -133 $700 0 0 1 1
23 5* Tyler Siri 60 60 0 -135 $325 0 0 0 1
24 77x Dale Planck 60 60 0 -135 $600 0 0 0 1
25 99b Chuck Bower 59 59 0 -136 $400 0 0 0 1
26 88 Dave Allen 58 58 0 -137 $300 0 0 0 1
27 17 Marcus Dinkins 54 54 0 -141 $300 0 0 0 1
28 21K Randy Chrysler 54 54 0 -141 $375 0 0 0 1
29 16 Lance Willix II 51 51 0 -144 $300 0 0 0 1
30 62s Tom Sears Jr. 51 51 0 -144 $325 0 0 0 1
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