Post by Webmaster on Jul 21, 2010 15:05:38 GMT -7
Dart Challenge Series for WISSOTA Late Models set for Western Swing
By Rob Fogle, Sioux Falls, SD (July 19, 2010)
The Dart Challenge Series for WISSOTA Late Models concludes the month of July with three races in Western WISSOTA Country as AMSOIL Dirt Track Series drivers from six states and two Canadian provinces are expected to participate during the three-day tour.
On Thursday, July 29, drivers invade Electric City Speedway in Great Falls, MT for a $3,000-to-win feature event. It will be the second visit to Great Falls by the Dart Challenge Series; Lance Matthees of Winona, MN picked up the feature win on July 17, 2008 at the 3/10 mile high banked oval. WISSOTA Modifies will accompany the Late Models. Pit gates open at 5 p.m. while grandstands open at 6. Racing will begin at 7 p.m.
Please visit the website www.ElectricCitySpeedway.com for other news and information regarding the event.
Friday, July 30, the series moves South for an inaugural $3,000-to-win Dart Challenge Series event at Gallatin Speedway in Belgrade, MT. The show is presented by Bozeman NAPA Auto Parts. WISSOTA Modifieds and WISSOTA Street Stocks are also on the card at the 3/8 mile clay oval. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. and grandstands at 5:30. Racing begins at 7:35 pm. More information can be found at www.gallatinspeedway.com.
The final event of the weekend takes place on Saturday, July 31, at Gillette Thunder Speedway in Gillette, WY. This year's race is only the second visit to Gillette by the Dart Challenge Series since its inception in 1999. The first Challenge Series event was won by John Kaanta of Elk Mound, WI on July 26, 2004. Another $3,000-to-win payday awaits the winner of the 40 lap feature event around the 3/8 mile banked oval. WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, Limited Late Models and Thunder Stocks will also be in attendance. The first green flag is scheduled at 7 p.m. Pit gates open at 4 and grandstands open at 5. Visit www.gillettespeedway.com for more information.
Don Shaw of Ham Lake, MN sits atop the Dart Challenge Series point standings with five events remaining on the 2010 schedule. John Kaanta is five points back followed by Lance Matthees, Jake Redtzke of Eau Claire, WI and Kyle Peterlin of Hibbing, MN. Currently sixth through tenth includes Steve Laursen of Cumberland, WI, Joel Cryderman of Thunder Bay, ON, Don Copp of Brule, WI, John Bey of Spearfish, SD and Doug Herrick of West Concord, MN.
The 2010 Dart Challenge Series is brought to you by Dart Machinery, Lou Fegers Racing Equipment, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, Joe Provo Race Wear, Raceceiver and Speednet Direct. For series information contact director Rob Fogle at 605-216-0865 or via email at dartchallengeseries@gmail.com.