USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #1 Fact
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2003 USAR Hooters ProCup Series quick Facts
WHAT: Naturally Fresh Foods 250 presented by Advance Discount Auto Parts
USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #1of 30 (Southern Division Race #1)
WHERE: USA International Speedway - Lakeland, Florida
.750-mile, high-banked asphalt oval
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2003
DISTANCE: 250 Laps/187.50 Miles
POSTED AWARDS: $115,630
STARTING FIELD: 36 car starting field. 38 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 2002.
PROMOTER: USA International Speedway
CONTACTS: Billy Martino, USA International Speedway General Manager, 800-964-7223
Tim Southers, USAR Public Relations Director, 843-282-1356
SCHEDULE:
Friday, February 21, 2003:
12:00 - 1:30 pm Early Parking & Registration
1:30 pm Pit Gates Open
2:00 - 7:00 pm Tech Inspection
7:30 pm Track Closes
Saturday, February 22, 2003:
7:30 am USAR Officials Meeting
8:00 am Late Hauler Parking
8:30 am Pit Gates Open
9:00 am Tech Inspection Opens
9:30 am Crew Chief Meeting
9:45 am Rookie Meeting
11:00 am ProCup Practice Opens
11:00 am Front Gate Opens
1:30 pm ProCup Practice Ends
2:00 pm ProCup Drivers Meeting
2:15 pm Chapel Service
4:30 pm ProCup Qualifying Time Trials
6:15 pm Autograph Session
7:05 pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
7:30 pm Naturally Fresh Foods 250 presented by Advance Discount Auto Parts
RECORDS: Date Driver Time Speed
11/27/99 Bobby Gill 21.804 sec. 124.000 mph
Race Results from USA International Speedway on November 29, 2002
1. Bobby Gill Pole Award: Joe Gaita
2. Joe Gaita Time Of Race: 2:50:23
3. Brian Ross Green Flag Avg. Speed: 119.749
4. Jason Sarvis Margin of Victory: .371 sec.
5. Jay Fogleman Caution Flags: 13 for 74 laps, 1 red flag
6. Steven Christian Lap Leaders: 1-3 Jason Sarvis; 4-46 Clay Rogers;
7. Hal Goodson 47-53 Joe Gaita; 54-65 Jason Sarvis; 66-118 Joe
8. Billy Mowery Gaita ;119-148 Jay Fogleman; 149 Shane Huffman;
9. Phillip Rondeau 150 Jay Fogleman; 151-153 Shane Huffman; 154-204
10. Shane Huffman Brian Ross; 205-239 Joe Gaita; 239-241 Bobby Gill;
242 Joe Gaita; 243-300 Bobby Gill.
PAST WINNERS FROM USA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Year Race Winners Pole Winners
2002 Bobby Gill Joe Gaita
2002 Jason Sarvis Jason Sarvis
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):
Halfway Leader Award ($1,000): Lucas Oil Products
Rookie of the Race Award ($1,000):Miller Lite Beer
Hard Charger Award ($500):
OFFICIAL SERIES SPONSORS:
Hooters . Naturally Fresh Dressings & Dips . Jackaroo Barbeque Sauces . Goodyear . Lucas Oil Products . Timberwolf Tobacco . Coca-Cola . Sunoco Race Fuels . Tucson Cigarettes . Racing Electronics . Tri Star Racewear
PARTICIPATING CONTINGENCY AWARD SPONSORS:
Automotive Specialist .BSR Products . CV Products . DRP Performance . Dr. Gas . JE Pistons . Eibach . Edelbrock . Earl's . Holley Performance Products . Hess Racing Priducts . Longacre . K&N Engineering . MSD Ignitions . XRP . Spin Tech . Quarter Master . Heintz Performance . Laughlin Racing Products . Lowes LugNuts . Isky Racing Cams . Performance Fiberglass . Crane Cams . Mahle Performance . Manley Performance . Racing Electronics . Tri-Star . Stewart Warner . Proline Pit Cart . Pit Gear Custom Covers . Ringer Gloves
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