Local drivers to compete at Lowe's

Gaffney-area racers Chris Madden, Jeff Cooke and Mike Duvall will compete against the nation's best dirt late model drivers April 20-21 at the Circle K Colossal 100 at the The Dirt Track at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Madden and Cook of Gaffney and Duvall of Cowpens added their names to the extensive entry list of more than 100 drivers from 22 states.

In its second year, the Circle K Colossal 100 has become one of the nation's premier dirt late model events. The winner of the prestigious event will walk away with $50,000 and bragging rights, along with a commemorative medieval knight's helmet and a 43-inch sword.

The 100-car entry list for the Circle K Colossal 100 includes defending event winner Scott Bloomquist and 360 OTC World of Outlaws champion Tim McCreadle along with veterans Billy Moyer, Donnie Moran, Steve Francis, Shannon Babb and Earl Pearson Jr.

The Friday night portion of the Circle K Colossal 100 will feature group time trials and heat races. The top two finishers in each heat will secure a spot in the 100-lap finale and a draw will determine the starting lineup.

Saturday night's program begins with the Circle K Pit Party autograph session and on-track action includes at least four additional qualifying races prior to the 100-lap main event.

The race will be part of the 360 OTC World of Outlaws Late Model Series, but the Dirt Track's traditional format, including the extremely popular double-file restarts, will be utilized.

If purchased in advance, reserved tickets for both Friday and Saturday nights are $49 for adults and $18 for children ages 12 and under. Two-day pit passes are $60 in advance.

Tickets and pit passes for the Circle K Colossal 100 can be purchased by calling 1-800-455-FANS.