From Gerry Keysor
Waynesfield, OH — (December 9, 2011) — As winter closes in, and cold weather sets in around Ohio, the heat has been turned up on the racing scene by the promotional efforts led by Ron Hammons, Jason Fausey, and others in creating the Inaugural Bob Reynolds Memorial at Waynesfield Raceway Park on Friday September 14th and Saturday September 15th, 2012. The event will feature 2 nights of racing on the 1/3 mile Waynesfield clay oval for the Winged 360 Sprints, with preliminary events taking place on Friday and Saturday’s A Main feature paying a whopping $6000 top prize and $600 to every A Main starter. In addition to the 360 Sprints, the always exciting UMP Modifieds will join the program on Friday night, racing for a top prize of $1000 to win. On Saturday, the Waynesfield Non Wing Sprint Cars will compete for $1500 to win.
Not only does the Bob Reynolds Memorial fill the need for a big money 360 Sprint event in Ohio, it also honors the memory one of the best friends of local racing in the Northwest Ohio area. Bob Reynolds filled nearly every role in racing imaginable. He not only owned several race teams over the years, he also sponsored several teams, promoted and co-promoted racing events, and acted as an official. Bob’s legacy in racing is matched only by his legacy as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Much like Reynolds, the folks promoting this big event bring a pedigree in 360 racing that is second to none. Ron Hammons is a very successful car owner and sponsor, who has been known to jump behind the wheel of a sprint car when he gets the itch. Jason Fausey brings years of experience as part of the Sprints on Dirt(SOD) series that predominantly runs in Michigan and Ohio. Between these two leaders of 360 racing and the countless others involved in bringing this event together, the expectations are through the roof. Add the dedication of the Waynesfield Raceway Park staff, the excitement of the UMP Modifieds and Non Wing Sprint Cars, and this event stands to be one of the biggest events of the year.
Full details and format to be released in the coming days. Stay tuned to www.waynesfieldracewaypark.com, and www.facebook.com/Waynesfield.Raceway.Park for updates.