by Kelly Brown – Public Relations Director
Camargo, IL (2-1-10) –With only one night of racing, after the second night fell victim to rain last weekend, it is time for the drivers and teams of the All Star Circuit of Champions to pack up and head to the site that has hosted the most All Star Winter National Races: Volusia Speedway Park.
Not only has Volusia hosted the most races, but it also hosted the first Winter National race in 1983. In that event Kenny Jacobs would win his first of three All Star races there. On both the 3/8 mile and half-mile dirt and pavement ovals, that Volusia has transitioned to over the years.
On Wednesday February 3rd, there will be $5,000 on the line as the drivers hit the track, but if rain can stay away both days Thursday February 4th could be historic. Not only will $7,000 be on the line, but a lucky driver will get to be etched in the history books as the winner of the 200th All Star Circuit of Champions Winter Nationals Race.
Last year Donny Schatz was a man on a mission. On the first night it was a challenge for the North Dakota native as he spun to miss an incident early in the race and restarted the race at the tail end. It took until the half way point of the race for Schatz to work his way into the top ten and he stole the lead away from Stevie Smith with just a few laps to go for the win. The second night of racing action would see Schatz lead wire-to-wire to claim the second night of racing action. On the third night Smith would get revenge by claiming the victory. It was a thrilling event that saw Smith slide around Craig Dollansky in Turn 2 on the last lap.
Ticket Information
On both Wednesday February 3rd and Thursday February 4th General Admission for the event is $29 with a Pit Pass running $40. Reserved seats can be purchased on race day for $2 more per seat. This year Volusia is extending a one of a kind chance to get close to the racing action to fans, as they will have unprecedented access throughout the racing program. Every ticket purchased is a FREE Fan Pit Pass. All fans have to do is show their grandstand ticket and sign in to at a table near the pit entrance, and they will be free to visit the pit area at any time during the course of the race night to see the best sprint car drivers in the world, their cars and their crews hard at work. For tickets and more information visit: www.DIRTcarNationals.com or call Volusia Speedway Park at 386-985-4402.
Official Hotel
When the All Stars take on Volusia Speedway on February 3rd with $5,000 on the line and February 4th with $7,000 up for grabs, the Extended Stay Deluxe is the place to stay. To get the special racers rate all fans and racers a like need to do is use the company code STR.
Extended Stay Deluxe
255 Bill France Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 257-4311
*Use Company Code STR*
For the most up to date information on the All Star Circuit of Champions and the 2010 edition of Winter Nationals, bookmark www.allstarsprint.com on your computer.