EASTABOGA, Ala. (Aug. 17) — A doubleheader weekend will carry Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series drivers to a pair of tracks in a single weekend as current series points leader Jason Welshan leads the popular Adam Stewart-managed touring circuit into a busy weekend that starts Friday night, Aug. 19, 2022, with Heroes Night in America at Boyd’s Speedway in Ringgold, Ga.
The opening event of the two-race weekend pays $3,000-to-win at the third-mile facility, while the second race slated Saturday night, Aug. 20, at 3/8-mile Senoia (Ga.) Raceway offers the same winner’s share. It marks the organization’s return to Boyd’s for the first time in several years, and the second visit of the season to Senoia. The touring circuit last visited Senoia on July 16, and that event drew an eye-opening 49-car field for a $3,000-to-win show at the Pollard family-promoted facility.
“We’re looking forward to our return to Boyd’s, and also to another visit to Senoia Raceway considering the large field we had there earlier this season,” Crate Racin’ USA series director Adam Stewart said. “Our car counts have been strong for much of the season. It’s been a good year for the organization despite all of the challenges facing the sport in a difficult economy, but that 49-car field even surprised me. We’ll be looking for another strong field at both tracks, and a weekend full of solid racing action.”
Welshan, who finished second to Jimmy Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., in last year’s points standings by a slim 22-point margin, currently holds a 68-point edge over Jake Knowles in this year’s chase for the championship that’s worth $10,000 to the overall titlist.
Welshan has secured two victories this season in the 10 races held thus far, claiming $10,000 in the prestigious J.T. Kerr Memorial on June 25 at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tenn., and adding another victory worth $5,000 a week later on July 2 in the Salute to America Nationals at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala.
Boyd’s Information
Coming off the recent $10,000-to-win Governor’s Cup at Talladega Short Track that drew 38 machines to the third-mile oval, the Chris Tilley-promoted Valvoline Iron Man Super Late Model Series will join the racing card at Boyd’s for a $3,000-to-win event on Friday. Other divisions include 602 Sportsman ($800 to win), Front Wheel Drive ($400 to win), B-Hobby ($400 to win), B-Sportsman ($150 to win) and Crown Vic ($200 to win).
Pit gates open at 4 p.m., and a drivers meeting will take place at 7:15 p.m. Grandstand tickets are $20 (adults), and $5 for kids age 6-12. Five and under are admitted free. Grandstand gates open at 6 p.m. Pit passes are $40 (adults), and $15 for kids aged 6-12. Five and under are admitted free.
More information is available at www.boydspeedway.com on the web., or via the track’s social media channels.
Senoia Information
Pit gates open at 3 p.m., and grandstands will swing wide at 5 p.m. The drivers meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 6 p.m.
Other divisions on the night’s racing card include 602 Chargers, Modifieds, Hobby, Bombers and Hot Shots.
Grandstand tickets are $15 (adults), and kids 12 and under are admitted at no charge. Pit passes are $30 (adults), and $15 for kids between 6-12 years old. Children five and under are admitted free.
More information is available at www.senoiaraceway1969.com on the web, or via the track’s various social media channels.
About Crate Racin’ USA
The economical Chevrolet Performance 602 and 604 Circle Track Engine is utilized by competitors in the various divisions presented by Crate Racin’ USA. It’s in stock and available from Newsome Raceway Parts in Hartsville, S.C.
Each engine is built and sealed at the factory to prevent any expensive modifications. To place an order, call 1-877-497-3624.
For more information and rules, visit the organization’s website at www.crateracinusa.com, or follow our extensive social media programs on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Newsome Raceway Parts, a division of Raceway Chevrolet in Hartsville, S.C., is the title sponsor of Crate Racin’ USA. E-Z-GO Golf Carts is the title sponsor of the second-year E-Z-GO $100,000+ Challenge.
Chevrolet Performance is an official sponsor of the organization, along with Advanced Laser & Machine, Cruise with the Champions, Hoosier Racing Tire, KRC Power Steering, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, My Race Pass, VP Racing Fuels and Lubricants and Willy’s Carburetors.
Official chassis sponsors include Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis and CVR Race Cars.
Crate Racin’ USA (current points): 1. Jason Welshan, 868 points; 2. Jake Knowles, 800; 3. Jimmy Thomas, 794; 4. Jake Rainey, 774; 5. Tanner Collins, 718; 6. Matthew Brocato, 686; 7. Jason Markewitz, 680; 8. Randall Beckwith, 590; 9. Jeremy Pate, 584; 10. Clay Harris, 348; 11. Cody Overton, 346; 12. Zach Shelton, 324; 13. Dalton Dowdy, 314; 14. Mark Whitener, 286; 15. Luke Bennett, 267; 16. Mike Combs, 250; 17. Jimmy Sharpe Sr., 247; 18. Hunter Peacock, 242; 19. Henry Carter, 238; 20. Greg Martin, 230.