|
|
|
|
|
$129,000 IN PRIZE MONEY POSTED FOR
BUDWEISER LATE MODEL SERIES AT PEORIA SPEEDWAY PEORIA, IL (March 6, 2012) - Excitement is building for
the season-opening event at Peoria Speedway, the 5th Annual “Don
Bohlander Tribute” for UMP Late Models. The race will be a benefit for the
“Don Bohlander Parkinson's FundRACERS” charity, and will kick off the 10
race “Budweiser UMP Super Late Model Series” at the Farmington Road high
banks. The”Budweiser Super Series” will pay $5,000 to the winner, with over
$129,000 in total prize money paid out. The “Budweiser UMP Super Late Model Series” features 3 of
the signature events at the track- the $4,000 to-win “Don Bohlander
Tribute”on Saturday, April 14; $5,000 to-win UMP Summernationals “Hell Tour”
on Monday, July 2; and $5,000 to-win “Illinois State Championship” on
Saturday, September 22. Seven races paying $2,000 to-win round out the
schedule on Saturday, April 28; Sunday May 13; Sunday, May 27; Saturday,
June 9; Saturday, July 21: Saturday, August 4 and Saturday, August 18. The $5,000 Budweiser points championship will be decided
by the top 9 finishes from the 10 race series, with the worst finish thrown
out. The points will pay back 10 spots, with the remainder of the points
fund to be announced at a later date. Each “Budweiser Super Series” event
will feature a 6-lap“Dash for Cash”, which will determine the first 3 rows
in the feature. The top 2 from each heat race will comprise the “Dash for
Cash” with the exception of the “Bohlander Tribute”, which will feature the
“Quick Six Dash” under Corn Belt Clash rules. CORN BELT CLASH SERIES TO
CO-SANCTION “BOHLANDER TRIBUTE”
For the first time ever, the Iowa-based Corn Belt Clash
Late Model Series, presented by Cen-Pe-Co Lubricants, will join UMP in
co-sanctioning the “Don Bohlander Tribute” on April 14. In an effort to
accommodate both series, D55 Hoosier tires will be allowed along with the
tracks' weekly D20 and D40 Hoosier tire. The race will be run under CBC
rules and format, and will follow a Friday, April 13 $3,000 to-win series
event at Davenport Speedway Nearly every type of Late Model is welcome, as CBC rules
allow for a 50 pound weight break (2250 lbs.) for WISSOTA Late Models and
cars with Steel Block engines. There is no weight limit for IMCA cars, but
engines must be no more than 364 CID Ford, 364 Chevy or 370 CID Dodge, with
compression not to exceed 10.5-1. The race is shaping up as a “border war” between drivers
from Iowa and Illinois. 2011 UMP National Champion and defending “Bohlander
Tribute” winner Ryan Unzicker from El Paso will try to defend his title
against 2-time Corn Belt Clash Champion Chad Simpson of Mt. Vernon, IA, and
Peoria Speedway Track Champion Steve Lance, Jr., among others. A field of
over 40 Late Models is expected, with last years' event drawing 31 cars. The
rain date for the “Bohlander Tribute” is Sunday, April 15. UMP Modifieds, Limited Late
Models, and Illinois Lightning Mini-Sprints will join the UMP Late Models
for the “Bohlander Tribute”. Admission is $20 for adults, $16 for Senior
Citizens, $5 for kids 8-16 years old and kids under 8 $1. Pit passes are
$25. Pit gates open at 3 PM, with grandstands opening at 4. Hot laps will
begin at 5 PM. For more information, fans can log onto
www.peoriaspeedway.com or
www.cornbeltclash.com. Saturday, April 7 will be an open practice session for all
classes from 4-9 PM. Pit passes are $20 and grandstand admission is free.
|
