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SRL Wild West
Shootout Storms Into Stockton 99 Speedway
Source: SRL Public
Relations/Eddie Alves - Date: March 28, 2005
Wilton, California - Stockton 99
Speedway will host the SRL Wild West Shootout season opener
this coming Sunday, April 3rd. Traditionally Altamont Raceway
& Arena hosts the first event of the season. However, the
March 19th race was rained out and has been re-scheduled for
Saturday, June 18th, 2005. Over thirty drivers have
pre-entered for the 100 lap feature event. Drivers are
traveling as far away as Nevada and New Mexico to race with
some of the West Coast’s best.
2004 Series Champion Steve Belletto is returning to the SRL
for his second consecutive season. “I’m really excited about
the first race. Stockton is my home track, I’ve won a lot of
races and championships there.” As always qualifying is a big
concern among many teams. The top sixteen drivers will
automatically make the race on time, with two provisional and
two transfer positions making up the twenty car field. “This
series is so tough, especially with all the new cars and
drivers that are going to be competing. With over 30 cars
expected qualifying is going to be the key.” Belletto said.
In order for Belletto to repeat as Champion he said he must
“Qualify well at all the races. You also have to make your car
last for 100 laps and be fast in all those laps. You need to
qualify good, run upfront, stay upfront, get those top fives,
and stay out of trouble.”
Napa’s Joey Zampa is no stranger to Stockton 99 Speedway
either. Zampa won the first of two SRL races at Stockton in
2004. “We ran some practice laps on Saturday and I’m pretty
happy with how that went. The 2005 season is going to be very
exciting and the competition is going to be tough. Everyone
has to bring there best.”
Another driver looking forward to Sunday’s race is 17 year old
Victory Circle Chassis and Parts Rookie of the Year contender
Jeremy Wood of Tracy. “I’m really looking forward to Sunday’s
race. I’ve won a lot races at Stockton in my legend car.
Obviously there is a big difference from the legend car and
the SRL car but I’m really comfortable in the car and ready to
go racing. I’ve got tons of support from Jess Motorsports and
Rick Ruzbarsky” (car owner). Qualifying for the race is my
main goal. Knowing the track and the line is very important
also.”
Joining Steve Belletto, Joey Zampa, and Jeremy Wood on the
historic quarter mile are drivers Ken Boyd, Jeff Anthony, Ryan
Foster, Harry and Jeff Belletto, Dave Byrd, Jason Fensler, Jim
Courage Jr., Mark Smith, Troy Ermish, and many more. Jeremy
Wood, Joey Stearns, Angelo Queirolo, Jamie Dick, Andrew
Livengood, Shannon Mansch, David Mayhew, Brian Smith, and
Rusty Buholz will all be fighting for the prestigious Victory
Circle Chassis and Parts Rookie of the Year award.
Come on out to Stockton 99 Speedway on Sunday, April 3rd for
an exciting day of racing featuring the SRL Wild West Late
Model Shootout.
2004 Stockton 99 Speedway SRL Winners:
Joey Zampa (March 28th)
Rick Ruzbarsky (July 3rd)
2004 Stockton 99 Speedway Fast Time:
Ryan Foster (March 28th) 13.882 Seconds
Wes Miller (July 3rd) 13.932 Seconds
2004 Stockton 99 Speedway Highest Finishing Rookie
Mark Smith (March 28th) 9th
Eric Schmidt (July 3rd) 5th
Pit gates open at 7:00 AM.
First practice is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM.
Ticket Information:
ADULTS $25.00
FAMILY PACK $49.99 - 2 ADULTS AND UP TO 4 KIDS 12 AND UNDER
SENIOR $20.00 - 65 AND OVER
JUNIORS $15.00 - AGES 13 – 17
KIDS $5.00 - AGES 6 – 12
KIDS 5 AND UNDER FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT
Stockton 99 Speedway is located at 4105 North Wilson Way.
Traveling south on Highway 99, take the Wilson Way exit. The
track is two blocks up the road just past the first stop
light. On Highway 99 north, take the Cherokee Road exit, loop
over the freeway to Newton Road and turn right. Drive one mile
and turn left at the Wilson Way stoplight. From Interstate 5,
get on the Cross-town Freeway and head east to Highway 99
north, then drive north on Highway 99 to the Cherokee Road
exit.
Stockton 99 Speedway Info/Race Line: 209-466-9999
Stockton 99 Speedway
4105 North Wilson Way
Stockton, CA 95205
Davey Hamilton’s SRL “Wild West Shootout” would like to thank
their 2005 Sponsors, which include: Afco, Apex Financial
Group, Bassett Racing Wheels, Brodix Inc., Casciaro Homes,
Dynatech, DPI, Eibach Springs, FRE, Five Star Stock Car
Bodies, Frank’s Radio Service, G. P. Fabrication, Hoosier Tire
West, Impact Racing, Fensler Racing Inc., Paul Oil Co., Perry
Race Cars, Peterson Fluid Systems, Pit Stop USA.Com, Sunoco,
Total Seal Inc., U. S. Brake, and Victory Circle Chassis and
Parts.
For more information visit the SRL Wild West Shootout’s
website at http://www.srllatemodels.com |
