ARCA: Late Model Drivers Race for ARCA Car at Concord

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

NASCAR Late Model Stock Car drivers will be competing for a special Grand Prize for the 2001 season, an ARCA / Hooter’s Pro Cup legal race car!

The 2001 Late Model Stock Car Champion at Concord Motorsport Park will be presented with the car, valued at more than $20,000 at the 2001 Awards Banquet at the Charlotte Hilton at University Place.

Gary Laton Motorsports originally purchased the car from James Finch of Phoenix City, Alabama. Finch is renowned for preparing top-notch rides for the likes of Jeff Purvis, Matt Hutter and most recently Shawna Robinson. Gary drove the car only once, at Pike’s Peak Speedway where he was running third with three laps to go when a late race incident took him from contention.

The car will be an excellent racer for tracks of one mile or less. With a 110-inch wheelbase, the car is race ready less motor, transmission and gears. All gauges, fuel lines, etc. are included.

David, Gary and Tommy Laton hope this prize will not only further the career of an up and coming Concord driver, but also provide the fans with a very exciting points battle to follow throughout the 2001 season. The 2001 NASCAR Weekly Racing season gets underway Sunday, March 18th with Open House and Open Practice from Noon until 5:00 PM. WFMX 105.7 Opening night is scheduled for Saturday, March 24th. Opening Night includes an MMRA Future Stars race at 6:15 PM and MMRA Super Mini Cup event at 6:30 PM. Features start at 7:30 PM with a 25 lap Mini Stock Car, a 50 lap Late Model Stock Car, a 25 lap Limited Stock Car, a 30 lap Pro Truck and an 8 lap “Skate for Eight” event for the debuting X-Cars novelty division. The nightcap will be a giant fireworks display by Melrose Pyrotechnics to celebrate the start of the 2001 season.

Also on the schedule for the new season are American Speed Association, U.S.A.R Hooter’s Pro Cup, Enduro, Demolition Derby, and more. See the schedules for both the quarter mile and half mile tracks at www.concordspeedway.com.

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