IRP Fact Sheet
2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts
WHAT: Kroger 250 presented by Lucas Oil Products
USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #15 of 32 (Northern Division Race #7)
WHERE: Indianapolis Raceway Park - Indianapolis, IN
.686 Mile Simi-Banked Oval
WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 2002
DISTANCE: 250 Laps/171.5 Miles
POSTED AWARDS: $112,500
STARTING FIELD: 36 cars possible. Fastest 32 cars through time trials. Four provisional positions based on top 30 drivers' position in the 2002 points standings. One provisional each may be added to the field for a former USAR Hooters ProCup Series champion, or a former USAR Hooters ProCup Series Rookie of the Year who competed in 2001. (Starting Line-Up Format Could Change If Qualifying Races Are Needed)
PROMOTER: Indianapolis Raceway Park
CONTACTS: Ron Anderson, Indianapolis Raceway Park General Manager, (317) 291-4090
Tim Southern, USAR Media Relations Director, 770-719-0204
Timmy Hutson, USAR Media Relations Asst., 770-719-0204
Mike Milliron, USAR Media Relations Northern Manager, 770-719-0204
SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 21:
5:00 - 7:00 pm Early Parking & Registration
Saturday, June 22:
7:00 am USAR Officials Meeting
7:30 am Late Hauler Parking
8:00 am Pit Gates Open
9:00 am Tech Opens
9:30 am Crew Chief Meeting
9:45 am Rookie Meeting
11:00 am ProCup Practice Opens
1:30 pm ProCup Practice Ends
2:00 pm ProCup Drivers Meeting
2:15 pm Chapel Service
2:30 - 4:30 pm NAMAR Practice & Qualifying
4:00 pm Front Gates Open
5:00 pm ProCup Qualifying Time Trials
5:45 pm NAMAR Midget Last Chance Race
6:15 pm Autograph Session
7:20 pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
7:30 pm Kroger 250 presented by Lucas Oil (250 Laps)
To Follow NAMAR Midget Cars Race (30 Laps)
RECORDS: Date Driver Time Speed
6/2/01 Regan Smith 23.071 sec. 107.043 mph
Race Results from Indianapolis Raceway Park on June 2, 2001
1. Sean Studer Pole Award: Regan Smith
2. Mardy Lindley Time Of Race: 1:46:47
3. Jeff Agnew Green Flag Avg. Speed: 98.477
4. Jason Sarvis Margin of Victory: .87 seconds
5. Bill Plemons, Jr. Caution Flags: 4 for 26 laps
6. Brian Vickers Lap Leaders: 1-110 Sean Studer; 111-146
7. Donnie Hill Mardy Lindley; 147-200 Sean Studer.
8. Stacy Puryear
9. Mike Herman, Jr.
10. Bart Hartman
PAST WINNERS FROM INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK
Year Race Winners Pole Winners
2001 Sean Studer Regan Smith
PARTICIPATING SPECIAL AWARD SPONSORS:
Southern Pole Award ($1,000): Buffalo Nickel
Northern Pole Award ($1,000): Sunoco
Halfway Leader Award ($1,000): Lucas Oil Products
Most Laps Led Award ($500): Southern Pride
Hard Charger Award ($500): W.J. Plemons Investments
OFFICIAL SERIES SPONSORS:
Hooters . Naturally Fresh Salad Dressings & Dips . Jackaroo Sauces . Goodyear . Lucas Oil Products . Southern Pride Chewing Tobacco . Coca-Cola . Sunoco
PARTICIPATING CONTINGENCY AWARD SPONSORS:
Automotive Specialist .BSR Products . CV Products . DRP Performance . Dr. Gas . JE Pistons . Eibach . Edelbrock . Earl's . Holley Carbs . Hess Racing Priducts . Longacre . K&N Engineering . MSD Ignitions . Motorsports Design . Spin Tech . Quarter Master . REV Incorp. . Laughlin Racing Products . Lowes LugNuts . Isky Racing Cams . Performance Fiberglass . Wiseco . Mahle Performance . Manley Performance . Racing Electronics . Tri-Star . Maxima Technologies
HPCS Race Winners in 2002: HPCS Pole Winners in 2002:
1. Bobby Gill, USA International Speedway 1. Jason Sarvis, USA International Speedway
2. Bobby Gill, Five Flags Speedway 2. Shane Huffman, Five Flags Speedway
3. Bobby Gill, New Smyrna Speedway 3. Mario Gosselin, New Smyrna Speedway
4. Mardy Lindley, Jennerstown Speedway 4. Mardy Lindley, Jennerstown Speedway
5. Bobby Gill, Ace Speedway 5. Clay Rogers, Ace Speedway
6. Bobby Gill, Coastal Plains Raceway 6. Bobby Gill, Coastal Plains Raceway
7. Brian Ross, Illiana Motor Speedway 7. Mardy Lindley, Illiana Motor Speedway
8. Brian Ross, Winchester Speedway 8. Mardy Lindley, Winchester Speedway
9. Bobby Gill, Peach State Speedway 9. Jason Sarvis, Peach State Speedway
10. Brian Ross, Salem Speedway 10. Brian Ross, Salem Speedway
11. Jason Sarvis, USA International Speedway 11. Jason Sarvis, USA International Speedway
12. Jeff Agnew, Holland International Speedway 12. Mardy Lindley, Holland International Speedway
13. Jeff Agnew, Jennerstown Speedway 13. Mardy Lindley, Jennerstown Speedway
14. Bobby Gill, Myrtle Beach Speedway 14. Bobby Gill, Myrtle Beach Speedway
Top 10 in USAR Hooters ProCup Series Southern Division Points:
1. Bobby Gill 1340 6. Michael Ritch 951
2. Jason Sarvis 1066 7. Toby Robertson 919
3. Hal Goodson 1055 8. Billy Mowery 916
4. Steve Christian 1045 9. Kertus Davis 912
5. Shane Huffman 973 10. John Kinder 874
Top 10 in USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division Points:
1. Brian Ross 950 6. Charlie Ford 724
2. Jeff Agnew 846 7. Jason McLellan 723
3. Mardy Lindley 769 8. Jay Fogleman 718
4. Philip Rondeau 740 9. Glenn Gault 713
5. Forest Urban, Jr. 729 10. Danny Sammons 670
MEDIA SERVICES:
USAR Hooters ProCup Series will assist any member of the media in contacting a USAR Members. USAR will send out all unofficial race results immediately following each race. Official results will be released on Monday morning by 10 am. USAR Media Relations can be contacted via email at (usar@bellsouth.net) and official information can also be accessed on the worldwide web at www.usarprocup.com .
Faxed results and information can be requested by contacting the USAR Media Relations office at (770) 719-0204. The fax number for USAR Media Relations is (770) 719-0206.
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