Al Hinds Race PR #2

PRESS RELEASE, PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY
FROM THE OFFICE HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009
MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: placervillespeedway@yahoo.com
 
El Dorado County readies for sixth annual Family Chevrolet Tribute to Al Hinds race Saturday
 
$3000 to win Civil War race is preluded by huge race car show, bbq and concert at dealership
 
By Bill Sullivan , Handy Racing Promotions Inc.
 
PLACERVILLE, CA –  This Saturday is special day of racing in the El Dorado County as Family Chevrolet and Placerville Speedway team up to present the sixth annual “Tribute to Al Hinds�?? race at Placerville Speedway. This event will feature some 40 drivers from the California Sprint Car Civil War Series and will pay $3000 to win courtesy of a $1000 bonus from dealership owner Tony Montalbano. The Tribute to Al Hinds is more then a race, it’s a day of festivities paying tribute to the late friend of local racing.
            Al Hinds was the second promoter of Placerville Speedway, back in 1968. Hinds wasn’t known for prestige track preparation or outlandish payouts. The lifelong engine builder was known for bringing the local business community together with the sport of auto racing in what was then a very small rural town, often referred to as “Old Hangtown.�??
            Hinds had a philosophy similar to the famed Kevin Costner movie about a baseball enthusiast who built an arena in a cornfield and followed the theory “If you build it, they will come.�??  Up until his passing five years ago, Placerville Speedway was undoubtedly Al Hinds’ true “field of dreams.�??  He built a legacy in local auto racing here and to this day, they continue to come. Saturday night, they are expected to come in high numbers as the racing and business community unites to celebrate Hinds’ lifelong contributions to local motorsports.
            With a $1000 bonus being offered by Family Chevrolet to the feature winner and a $100 bounty for fast time courtesy of Executive Barber Shop and RPM Photo Art, Civil War point leader Sean Becker of Sacramento could very well make another trip to victory lane here a special one. Not only would Becker pick up the extra cash, he would become a member of an elite few that have mastered this very emotional race. In its five year history only four drivers have become Tribute to Al Hinds Champions and they include two time winner Roger Crockett of Medford, Oregon, Andy Forsberg of Auburn and Kyle Hirst of Elk Grove. 
            Becker is no stranger to high paying victories at Placerville Speedway. Two weeks ago he claimed his second straight $5k to win Mark Forni Classic victory here.
            Entering Saturday’s event, Becker sits with a 48 point lead over Stephen Allard of Chico. Brett Rollag of Rohnet Park is third in the standings ahead of Herman Klein of Sacramento and Myles Bishop. Chad Compton, Jimmy Trulli, Ryan Gomes, Andy Gregg and Kenny Allen round out the top ten.
            The racing action begins long before the evening this Saturday as Family Chevrolet in Shingle Springs will host the largest local race car show in history from 11 a.m until 3 p.m. this event features nearly 20 sprint cars on display and 10 ore more Midget Lites of the Bay Cities Racing Association. Free hamburgers and hotdogs are available for fans, sponsored by Placerville Speedway. Live music by Ron Pestana and the Pit Crew will take place beginning at 12 p.m. Race fans and area residents are encouraged to come out and meet the drivers, enjoy a free lunch and have the chance to win free tickets to the night’s race.
The action on the track will begin with  time trials at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The gates will open at 5. p.m. For further information visit www.placervillespeedway.com. 
 
 
CAPTION FOR ATTACHED PHOTO: 
 
 Former Tribute to Al Hinds winner Kyle Hirst performs a tribute lap in honor of the late Al Hinds during the 2008 event. Photo by Steve Lamothe