USAR Fact Sheet for USA International
2002 USAR Hooters ProCup Series race Facts
WHAT: Miller Lite 250 presented by Discount Auto Parts
USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #25 of 32 (Southern Division Race #13)
WHERE: USA International Speedway - Lakeland, Florida
.750-mile, high-banked asphalt oval
WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 2002
DISTANCE: 250 Laps/187.50 Miles
POSTED AWARDS: $112,500
STARTING FIELD: 36 cars possible. Fastest 32 cars through time trials. Three provisional positions based on top 30 drivers' position in the Southern Division 2002 points standings. One provisional will be awarded based on top 30 owners' position in the Southern Division 2002 point standings. Provisionals 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: USA International Speedway
CONTACTS: Billy Martino, USA International Speedway General Manager, 800-964-7223
Tim Southers, USAR Public Relations Director, 770-719-0204
Timmy Hutson, USAR Media Relations Asst., 770-719-0204
SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 30:
5:00 - 7:00 pm Early Parking & Registration
Saturday, August 31:
7:30 am USAR Officials Meeting
8:00 am Late Hauler Parking
8:30 am Pit Gates Open
9:00 am Tech Opens
9:15 am Crew Chief Meeting
9:30 am Rookie Meeting
11:30 am ProCup Practice Opens
12 Noon Front Gate Opens
2:00 pm ProCup Practice Ends
2:00 - 2:15 pm Goodyear Challenge Series Practice
2:30 pm ProCup Drivers Meeting
2:45 pm Chapel Service
3:00 - 4:30 pm Goodyear Challenge Series Practice & Qualifying
5:00 pm ProCup Qualifying Time Trials
6:15 pm Autograph Session
7:05 pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
7:30 pm Miller Lite 250 presented by Discount Auto Parts
To Follow Goodyear Challenge Series Race (100 Laps)
RECORDS: Date Driver Time Speed
11/27/99 Bobby Gill 21.804 sec. 117.144 mph
Race Results from USA International Speedway on June 1, 2001
1. Jason Sarvis Sunoco Pole Award: Jason Sarvis
2. Hal Goodson Time Of Race: 2:00:40
3. Derrick Kelley Green Flag Avg. Speed: 111.689
4. Bobby Gill Margin of Victory: .579 sec.
5. Clay Rogers Caution Flags: 7 for 37 laps
6. Steven Christian Lap Leaders: 1-122 Jason Sarvis; 123-128
7. Shane Huffman Joe Gaita; 129-252 Jason Sarvis.
8. Billy Mowery
9. Shane Wallace
10. Rodney Childers
PAST WINNERS FROM USA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Year Race Winners Pole Winners
2002 Jason Sarvis Jason Sarvis
2002 Bobby Gill Jason Sarvis
2001 Bobby Gill Steven Christian
2001 Bobby Gill Jason Sarvis
2001 Bobby Gill Mario Gosselin
2000 Steven Christian Hal Goodson
2000 Derrick Kelley Hal Goodson
2000 Brian Vickers Mario Gosselin
2000 Andy Thurman Stacy Puryear
1999 Derrick Kelley Bobby Gill
1999 Bobby Gill Chad Chaffin
1999 Mario Gosselin Mario Gosselin
1999 Bobby Gill Chad Chaffin
1998 Scott Wimmer Mario Gosselin
1998 Michael Ritch Chad Chaffin
1998 Michael Ritch Sammy Potashnick
1998 Mario Gosselin Bob Schacht
1997 Gene Morgan Bob Schacht
1997 Gene Morgan Gene Morgan
1997 Chad Chaffin Chad Chaffin
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. Jason Sarvis, Myrtle Beach Speedway
15. Brian Ross, Indianapolis Raceway Park 15. Jay Fogleman, Indianapolis Raceway Park
16. Bobby Gill, Southern National Speedway 16. Toby Robertson, Southern National Speedway
17. Brian Ross, Kil-Kare Speedway 17. Jon Kerley, Kil-Kare Speedway
18. Steven Christian, Peach State Speedway 18. Jason Sarvis, Peach State Speedway
19. Bobby Gill, New River Valley Speedway 19. Robbie Ferguson, New River Valley Speedway
20. Bobby Gill, Hickory Motor Speedway 20. Shane Wallace, Hickory Motor Speedway
21. Bobby Gill, Jennerstown Speedway 21. Brian Ross, Jennerstown Speedway
22. Mardy Lindley, Lonesome Pine Raceway 22. Mardy Lindley, Lonesome Pine Raceway
23. Bobby Gill, Big Daddy's South Boston Speedway 23. Bobby Gill, Big Daddy's South Boston Speedway
24. Mardy Lindley, Cayuga Speedway 24. Mardy Lindley, Cayuga Speedway
Top 10 in USAR Hooters ProCup Series Southern Division Points:
1. Bobby Gill 1,995 6. Toby Robertson 1,400
2. Jason Sarvis 1,631 7. Michael Ritch 1,318
3. Hal Goodson 1,590 8. Shane Wallace 1,305
4. Steven Christian 1,540 9. John Kinder 1,304
5. Shane Huffman 1,483 10. Mart Nesbitt 1,303
Top 10 in USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division Points:
1. Brian Ross 1,811 6. Jason McLellan 1,418
2. Mardy Lindley 1,644 7. Charlie Ford 1,393
3. Jeff Agnew 1,625 8. Danny Sammons 1,340
4. Jay Fogleman 1,528 9. Roger Blackstock 1,337
5. Philip Rondeau 1,455 10. Glenn Gault 1,326
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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