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Desoto Speedway
“The South’s Fastest Short Trackâ€
Post Office Box 20005
Bradenton, Fl., 34204Bradenton
941-748-3171
Fax 941-746-3424
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 4, 2001 For
more information contact:
Rick Day
813-623-2621
813-623-3468 (fax)
Desoto Speedway
Announces new All American Challenge Series
Desoto Speedway President and General Manager John Sarppraicone announced the
formation of the All American Challenge Series for Super Late Models to
compete at Desoto Speedway during the 2002 season.
The new series is designed to bring Super Late Models back to the forefront
of Florida Motorsports where it once rained as the premier division. Lately
the Super Late Models have been run throughout Florida with lack luster
performances and low car counts. “Sarppraicone said he looks forward to the
challenge of rebuilding the division and giving them a new home at the
South’s fastest Short Track - Desoto Speedway.†This innovative new Super
Late Model series will be open to fiberglass bodied, tube front clip chassis
with a four-barrel carburetor.
The series will consist of 15 races all 125 lap events spread throughout the
2002 season. The first scheduled event will take place with the running of
the traditional Ice-Breaker 125 to held on Sunday afternoon, February 24th,
2002. The final race of the schedule will be the annual Seafest 125, which
will be held in late October.
As a sure enticement for the driver, Sarppraicone has guaranteed a $30,000.00
points fund for the top 15 in the final 2002 standings. The Champion will
receive a minimum of $10,000.00 plus contingency awards for his efforts and a
great payout for 2nd thru 15th place finishers. The races will feature a
125-lap format and a posted purse of $14,000.00 plus dollars. The winner’s
share will be $3000.00 to win and pay $250.00 to start.
In addition to this new series, Sarppraicone has also named Rick Day as
series General Manager and Race Director. Day brings over 15 years of racing
experience to the Newly formed All American Challenge Series, currently as
the Owner and Promoter of the Highly successful and popular SARA racing
series that has competed under his reigns for the last 5 season. Day also
brings an experienced background in management from his tenor with the USAR
Hooters Racing Series and veteran official throughout the Southeast United
States. “Day said that he looks forward to the job at hand and thanks the
Sarppraicone’s for the chance to rebuild Super Late Model Racing in Florida.â€
The following is a Tentative All American Challenge Series Schedule for 2002
Date Event Place Payoff
Points Fund
February 24th Ice Breaker 125 1st 3,000.00 10,000.00
March 16th 2nd 2,000.00
5,000.00
March 23rd 3rd 1,200.00
3,000.00 April 13th
4th 900.00 2,000.00
April 27th 5th 700.00
1,500.00
May 11th 6th 600.00
1,200.00
May 25th 7th 550.00
1,075.00
June 8th 8th 500.00
1,050.00
June 22nd 9th 450.00
1,025.00
July 20th 10th 400.00
1,000.00
August 10th 11th 350.00
800.00
August 31st 12th 325.00
700.00
September 21st 13th 300.00
600.00
October 12th 14th 275.00
550.00
October 26th Seafest 125 15th 250.00 500.00
16th - 24th 250.00
Fast Time 100.00
Hard Charger 100.00
For information on the new All American Challenge Series or SARA racing
series contact Rick Day at the SARA racing office at 813-623-2621. For
Speedway information call (941)-748-3171, or visit the Desoto Speedway web
site at www.Desotospeedway.com. Desoto Speedway is located at 1-75 and Hwy
64 (exit 42) then 9 miles east of I-75.
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