Touring drivers take on local boys Saturday at Cherokee Speedway
Touring drivers take on local boys Saturday at Cherokee Speedway
FASTRAK Racing Series teams will collide with the hometown boys at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney on Saturday night in the FASTRAK City Chevrolet NC/SC Late Model Finals. Drivers will be doing battle for a second $5,000 payday in July, with touring pro driver Royce Bray of Hull, Ga., looking to pad his team’s bank account by $10,000 in only an 8-day span, but local Cherokee Speedway drivers have other ideas.
“The racers I’ve talked to about it,” said Cherokee Speedway announcer Kevin Ray, “are looking forward to battling the touring regulars to prove that they’re as good as or maybe a little better than them on their own home turf. This should be a great event with a packed house and clear skies.”
Bray, winner of the “Firecracker 50” at Hartwell last weekend knows what it’s like to take a $5,000 paycheck to the bank. Cherokee Speedway regulars like Douglas Davis, John Pursley Jr., Larry Parris, and points leader Joey Phillips will be looking for their opportunity to stand in victory lane with the oversized check this weekend, denying any touring driver the chance.
“The locals are well-versed in how their track changes with the wind, moisture, or number of laps run throughout a night of racing,” stated Bill Green, FASTRAK Media spokesman. “While the racers that tour with the series are equally well-versed in adapting quickly to the changes they feel happening through the seat of their pants. Simply put, the touring guys learn to anticipate changes, the regulars plan for change.”
FASTRAK will once again be offering “$5 OFF” coupons at local Gaffney, merchant locations along I-85 including; Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, McDonald’s, Arsenal Restaurant, Circle K, Kangaroo-Krystal, and at Shelby’s Advance Auto parts on Hwy 74 Bypass..
“In these tough economic times, we have tried to keep the racing families and fans in mind,” stated FASTRAK Founder Stan Lester. “It’s tough to make ends meet, so we’ve teamed up with Cherokee Speedway to offer a special discount to race fans looking to save a little and enjoy a great night of racing entertainment.”
Touring series regulars verses Cherokee Speedway locals! Who will hit the perfect combination on their setup for this mid-July dash for cash that is the City Chevrolet NC/SC Late Model Finals? That literally is the five thousand dollar question that fans will get answered when they pack the Cherokee Speedway grandstands to witness the battle between the locals and touring pros, this Saturday night, July 11th.
For directions or information about Cherokee Speedway, visit www.Cherokee-Speedway.com or call the track at (864) 489-1969 or (864) 505-9199. FASTRAK Racing Series information can be found at www.FasTrakRacing.com , or by calling the Corporate Offices at (678) 935-7304
We’ll see you at the races!
