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3.2.09:
Innovative
Westcar Late Model Series returns to Roseville roots for 16 race 09
schedule
Steven Blakesley
/ Westcar Late Model Series
Gridley, Calif. –
The Westcar Late Model Series is proud to announce its 2009 racing
plans, which will consist of a nine date, 16 race schedule at All
American Speedway in Roseville, Calif.
 All
American Speedway hosted the Westcar Late Model Series in its debut
season in 2005, setting the stage for what has been a historic and
exciting five year run for the series.
The series is
known for having some of the best in the Western Late Models
division, and the straight-shooters at the series have offered up a
substantial purse and a $14,000 points fund.
A unique format
will be the western-style shootouts, with several “Twin Magnum .44”
events, where the races will be 44 laps instead of 50 laps.
Westcar Series
championship contenders will be able to take their best 10 finishes
in the race for the Westcar title.
The series set
marks for having Hispanic, female, and rookie champions in its first
three campaigns, before witnessing popular veteran driver Brian
Koski win the 2008 championship in a stunning three-way tie.
History will be
made again in 2009 with the unique format of the Westcar Late Model
Series. The Westcar Series stars all run carrying NASCAR licenses.
This allows
drivers an opportunity to chase not only the prestigious $14,000
points fund with the Westcar Series, but also compete for NASCAR
points.
The format proved
to be beneficial at Altamont Raceway Park in 2008, where the track
crowned Jason Gilbert the NASCAR State Champion. Bobby Hodges of
Carson City, NV earned co- runner-up honors in Westcar while also
finishing in the top-250 in the national NASCAR rankings.
Returning back to
All American Speedway puts many former Westcar stars into play.
Drivers such as 2005 champion Byron Gonzales, 2006 champion Shannon
Mansch, 2006 runner-up Gary Glenn, and 2007 champion Jarred Beddow
all were present at recent Roseville meetings.
The 2009 Westcar
Late Model Series trail kicks off on March 21st with the
non-points All American Speedway Open Showdown, followed by its
first points paying event on March 28.
Westcar Late
Model Series rules will be integrated with the All American Speedway
rule book.
The full schedule
is available now at
www.westcarseries.com |
