From Bob Miller
NEW EGYPT, NJ (July 24, 2017) – Ready, Set, Go to the Pioneer Pole Buildings Jersey Rush VII on Tuesday night, July 25 at the New Egypt Speedway.
This is the ultimate “Doubleheader” that brings together the 410 sprints cars and modifieds, each competing in qualifying leading up to a 30 lap sprint feature and a 30 lap modified feature. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
Be sure to come to New Egypt Speedway early and be of the pre-race Pit Party where YOU may visit the pits, meet the drivers and get an up close look at the race cars prior to racing action. The pre-race Pit Party is absolutely free. In the event of rain, Wednesday night July 26 will be the rain date and carry a 7:30 PM starting time.
The 410 Sprint Cars will race for a $5,000 to win payoff with $1,000 for tenth and $300 offered just to start the A-main. The area’s fastest Sprint Car drivers will compete in 10 lap heat races – set from time trials, and a 12 lap B-Main before the 30 lap main event. Only approved Hoosier H-Series tires will be eligible for competition.
CnB Chubby has posted a $200 bonus for the fast time of the night for the 410 sprint cars.
410 sprint car entries include Greg Hodnett, Ryan Smith, JJ Grasso, Davey Sammons, “Double D” Danny Dietrich, Lucas Wolfe, Freddie Rahmer, James McFadden, Kyle Reinhart, Steve Buckwalter, Bradley Howard,
Robbie Stillwaggon, Mark Bitner, Davie Franek and Ryan Godown doing double duty are a few of the expected competitors.
The Modifieds will compete for a $3,000 top prize with $1,000 going to the fifth place finisher and $250 to start the feature event. The top-12 heat race finishers will redraw for feature starting positions. Modifieds MUST use American Racer tires with a left rear 44 compound and a right rear 48 compound. Competitors have the option of running a Big-Block with windows or a spec Small-Block with Sail Panels. Big-Blocks must weigh a minimum of 2,500 lbs.; Open Small Blocks must weigh a minimum of 2,450 lbs. and use windows; Spec Small Blocks on alcohol must weigh a minimum of 2,350 lbs. and on gas a minimum of 2,275 lbs. and have the option to run sail panels.
Oliver Communications Group, a telecommunications cabling company, based in Bordentown, New Jersey, has upped the ante offering $200 bonus money to the winners of the 410 Sprint Car and Modified qualifying heats on Tuesday, July 25.
Before the racing action, fans will be treated to a special pre-race Meet and Greet from 5:00-6:00 PM. Spectators can enter the pit area from the gate behind the fourth turn grandstands.
Adult Admission for Jersey Rush VII is $30, Children (6-11): $10 and Children 5 and under are FREE! Pit admission is $35 with no license required.
Pit Gates open at 3:30 PM, Grandstands open at 5:00 PM, the Driver’s Meeting will be at 6:15 PM, Warm-Ups at 7:00 PM and racing at 7:30 PM.
For full event information fans and competitors can visit www.jerseyrushrace.com – the website contains rules, full payout information, and entry forms.
Pioneer Pole Building presents…
JERSEY RUSH VII
Tuesday, July 25 (Raindate July 26) 7:30 PM
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Event Information: Len Sammons: 609-888-3618
Bob Miller 443-513-4456