SIX RACES AND A CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO DICKIE'S 500

 

IRWINDALE, Calif. (July 11, 2006) – 
Fans are advised to arrive at Irwindale Speedway Saturday (July 15) with a 
hearty racing appetite as Auto Club Night will feature action on and off the 
track. 

 

Off the track the 
Automobile Club of Southern California, a long-time major sponsor of Irwindale 
Speedway and its Late Model racing series program, will provide a variety of 
activities during the event. Upon entering the grandstand entrance, fans will be 
able to view the Roush Racing / AAA Ford Fusion NASCAR Nextel Cup show car up 
close. The car will also be used to pace the Late Model field during its parade 
laps before the start of the race. 

 

The Auto Club Virtual GT 
Racing Simulator will be on hand and if spectators can beat reigning Late Model 
Champion Tim Huddleston’s established time, they will win a special NASCAR 
prize.

 

The ultimate attraction 
will be the opportunity for spectators 18 years of age or older to register to 
win a trip for two to the NASCAR Dickie’s 500 Nextel Cup weekend at Texas Motor 
Speedway on November 4-5. The winner and his or her guest will receive air fare, 
hotel, race tickets and the opportunity to meet AAA drivers Mark Martin and Todd 
Kluever up close and personal. The grand prize winner will be announced by the 
winner of the Auto Club Late Model feature race.  

 

On the track, six races 
headline Saturday’s action. Auto Club Late Model series leader Travis Thirkettle 
will be looking to start a new winning streak after his five-race win streak 
ended on July 1 due to transmission problems. Dan Di Giammarino captured the win 
with Tim Huddleston finishing in second. King Taco Super Truck points leader Ron 
Peterson will attempt to extend his track record consecutive win streak, 
currently at eleven including eight victories this season. Bryan Harrell leads 
the Vista Paint Super Stock series but in the last race (July 1) his consecutive 
win streak was stopped at four by Greg Crutcher. Ryan Black leads the West Coast 
Pro Truck series in points and has been victorious in his last three races. 
Buoyed by six wins this season, reigning champion Tom Landreth leads the Legend 
Cars points chase. The Bandoleros round out the night’s activities. 


 

Gates open at 4 p.m. with 
heat races to determine starting grids. The King Taco fan appreciation autograph 
session will take place on the track at 5:45 p.m. with the first green flag 
waved at 7 p.m.

 

Tickets for all Irwindale 
Speedway events are available for purchase at the Speedway ticket office, by calling (626) 
358-1100 and online at www.irwindalespeedway.com. Auto Club of Southern California members receive a 10% 
discount off of the purchase of up to four (4) adult general admission tickets 
for Saturday oval racing when they show their AAA membership card. Auto Club 
members can also receive discounts on special offers at the concession and 
souvenir stands. 

 

Irwindale Speedway is 
located on 500 Speedway 
Drive off of Live Oak Ave. and the I-605 and 210 
freeways in Irwindale,
California.