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By: Dick Jordan
VP/News & Communications
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HEAVY RAINS FORCE ELDORA POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 10

By: Dick Jordan
        VP/News & Communications

            Heavy overnight Thursday rains inundated an already saturated surface and in the interest of safety and concern for the race teams, officials at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH have reached a decision to postpone Saturday’s (April 5) planned “Don Branson/Jud Larson Classic” USAC National Sprint Car race. The event, which includes Moser UMP Modifieds and Advance Auto Parts Stock Cars, has been rescheduled for Saturday night, May 10.

            “The ground is absolutely saturated” commented disheartened Eldora General Manager Larry Kemp. “We all remember what we went through last spring and none of us wants to do that again. Additionally, in view of the high fuel costs for the fans and teams, we wanted to announce it early.”

            The event will now be titled the “Don Branson/Jud Larson Pole Night Sprints,” continuing with the tradition of honoring two of USAC’s most celebrated Sprint car stars of all time.

            Sunday’s (April 6) USAC “doubleheader” of Mopar National Midget and Kenyon Midget competition at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway remains on as scheduled.

BENEFITS USAC BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION
Fun at ‘fastimes Sat. March 15

By: Dick Jordan
        VP/News & Communications

        The 12^th Annual “Fun at Fastimes” 3-hour karting endurance race is scheduled March 15 at Fastimes Indoor Karting Indy on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Ind. Ten teams of drivers, captained by professional USAC race drivers, will compete on the unique two-level course for prizes and awards, with all proceeds benefiting the USAC Benevolent Foundation.
        Individual and team entries are still available by contacting Michelle Beck at the USAC Headquarters, 4910 W. 16th Street, Speedway, Ind. or by calling Bill Marvel at 606-787-0243 or 859-749-0646.
        Each team features two USAC race drivers and the lineup of talent is deep. Designated as team captains for the 2008 event are 4-time champions Ted and Tracy Hines, 2000 champ Dave Darland, 2002 champ Dickie Gaines, 2005 champ J.T. Stapp, 2006 champ Levi Jones and 2007 champ Billy Puterbaugh Jr., plus Stephanie Mockler, Johnny Parsons, Cole Carter, Cameron Dodson, Jon Stanbrough, Shane Hollingsworth, James Robertson, John Heydenreich, Billy Wease, Darren Hagen, Jeff Bland, Damion Gardner and Brad Kuhn.
        The green flag is set to wave at 1:30 pm on March 15, following a drivers meeting and team pictures. Each team will consist of eight members, including the USAC drivers. Registration is slated from noon to 12:45 pm and the mandatory drivers meeting is at 1.
        Medals will be awarded for championship performances and a special team award is also planned for the winning team.
        Entries are scheduled to close at noon on Tuesday, March 11, so those wishing to participate are urged to call the numbers listed above.

        Former team captain champions of the event are Billy Puterbaugh Jr. and Kent Christian (2007), Levi Jones and Tracy Hines (2006), J.T. Stapp (2005), Ted Hines and Kent Christian (2004), Ted and Tracy Hines (2003), Bobby East and Dickie Gaines (2002), Ted and Tracy Hines (2001), Dave Darland (2000), Stevie Reeves and Johnny Parsons III (1999), Ted Hines and Tony Elliott (1998) and Tracy Hines and Kevin Besecker (1997).