Get on Board with Short Track World

GILMAN CITY, MO (May 14) -  Short Track World, LLC prepares to broadcast its first, live dirt track race from Echo Valley Speedway in West Union, IA on May 26 and then from Dubuque on May, 28. PolyDome, of Litchfield, MN, the premier supplier of equipment for farms, ranches and homes is the primary sponsor of Short Track World and a major supporter of dirt track racing.

For the first time, viewers can watch dirt track racing live either on their computers or on their internet-enabled televisions. The entire feature of the World Dirt Racing League will be broadcast for viewers to watch from the green flag to the checkered. Also, featured clips of the heat races and the Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation Pole Dash will be shown. The Short Track World, (STW) web page will also have an interactive screen allowing viewers to discuss the race while in progress. Racing programs will remain available on the website for viewing for months after the original broadcast.

STW is co-owned by Joe and Stacy Pate of Short Track Network and Jim and Nancy Wilson of the WDRL. Joe Pate states, “We have the best technology available today to provide our viewers with the clearest and best program possible”. “We have a mobile studio with a full bank of monitors, state-of-the-art satellite streaming and broadcast capabilities”.

Jim Wilson adds, “In this day of high gas prices, many fans cannot travel to see the races they most want to see”. “This technology will allow the entire family to watch a race, live, from their own living room for one, low price”.

Races will be blacked out in areas near the race track and promoters will also be paid for each household viewing the program. Says Wilson, “Our goal is to maintain the large fan base for dirt track racing even in these times of high fuel costs and to help promoters, race teams and their sponsors by making it possible for more people to actually watch a race live, as it is happening”.

A fantasy race league will also be available for viewers to choose teams from the roster at each venue, each race night. A $2,000 prize pool has been established for this fantasy league. The winner will also be invited to the WDRL Awards Banquet and will receive a trophy and their winner’s check at that event.

Costs for viewing will vary. Three levels of viewer interest are available.

First, single, per race pay-per-view per household will be listed with the schedule of broadcasts.

Secondly, viewers may choose a Pro Race Membership. With this level, members will be given a $5 discount per household for each race viewed, free participation in the Fantasy Race League and Pro-Race Members will be able to view any race free 30 days after the original broadcast. The cost for Pro Race membership is $75 per year or $7.95 per month.

Finally, Bench Race Members, or those who only want to watch a good race now and then but want to participate in the Fantasy Race League can pay a $30 annual membership. This will allow 24/7 access to the Fantasy Race League to check stats and prepare picks for the next event. Their pay-per-view cost for each racing program will be listed with the schedule.

For more information, go to www.shorttrackworld.com or call 660-876-5632 or 712-243-8129.