ADAIRSVILLE, GA – Thunderhill Raceway in Summertown, TN will host the $7,500-towin $400-to-start King of the Hill 60 this Friday night and Saturday night for the Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series National Tour. One of the largest fields is expected for this new event for the 2020 season.
The payout for the two-day show is as follows: 1. $7500, 2. $3500, 3. $2500, 4. $1750, 5. $1500, 6. $1150, 7. $1050, 8. $900, 9. $800, 10. $750, 11. $600, 12. $550, 13. $500, 14. $450, 15-24. $400 (Total Purse: $27,750).
Thunderhill Owner/Promoter Jason Walker has added a Non-Qualifiers Race on Saturday night if there are 41 or more entries that pays $400-to-win, or the winner can choose a starting spot at the tail of the Big Show.
The Newsome Raceway Parts Dirt Late Model Series will compete in Boyd-Built Group Qualifying and KRC Heat Races on Friday night to fill in the front half of the starting field for the King of the Hill 60. On Saturday night, it will be KRC B-Main Races to fill the back half of the field for the Big Show.
Cruz Skinner of Oxford, AL leads the Newsome Raceway Parts Dirt Late Model Series National standings going into this weekend’s Round 8 of the 2020 season with 646 points after one win, five top five finishes and seven top ten finishes. Wil Herrington of Hawkinsville, GA is second in the National standings with 630 points after three wins, five top five finishes and three Boyd-Built Fabricators Fast Time Award.
Corey Dunn of Milledgeville, GA is third in the Newsome Raceway Parts DLMS standings with 602 points after one win, two top five finishes and six top ten finishes. Dunn also leads the Cruise With The Champions Rookie of the Year point standings.
Cody Overton of Grovetown, GA is fourth in the National standings with 592 points after one win, four top five finishes, and he is second in the Rookie of the Year point standings. T.J. Brittain of Centre, AL is fifth with 576 points after one top five finish, six top ten finishes and one Boyd-Built Fabricators Fast Time Award.
Jody Knowles of Tyrone, GA is sixth in the Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series National standings with 554 points after two top five finishes, and five top ten finishes. Troy Dixon of Dallas, GA is seventh in the National standings with 458 points. The top seven drivers in the National standings have competed in all of the first seven races.
A long list of drivers that has entered this weekend’s $7,500-to-win $400-to-win King of the Hill 60 is posted along with a photo of each driver’s race car on the Series’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CrateRacinUSA/.
On Friday night, the Pit Gate opens at 5 p.m., with Newsome Raceway Parts Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical inspection from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is slated for 7:30 p.m. with Hot Laps to follow. On Saturday, the Pit Gate opens at 3 p.m., with the Drivers Meeting set for 6:30 and Hot Laps to follow.
Also on Saturday night, the Chevrolet Performance “Fan Zone” will take place during intermission where the drivers will come to the Grandstand Fan Zone to greet the fans and give out autographs, hero cards and be available for photos.
Thunderhill Raceway Park is located at 75 North Old Military Road, Summertown, TN 38483. For more information call 931-334-9699 or visit the track’s official website www.thunderhillracewaypark.com. You can also like the track’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Thunderhill66/.
The economical Aluminum Head, Steel Block, Chevrolet Performance 604 Circle Track Engine is the engine of choice for the Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series competitors. The Chevrolet Performance 604 Engine is in stock and available for free next day delivery from Newsome Raceway Parts in Hartsville, SC.
Newsome Raceway Parts gives a portion of the sales from each Chevrolet Performance Circle Track Engine sold back to the Crate Racin’ USA Point Funds in four different Divisions. Each economical Chevrolet Performance Circle Track 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 about the Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series, visit the series web site at www.crateracinusa.com, or visit the series on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CrateRacinUSA/. You can follow us on Twitter @CrateRacinUSALM, and at Instagram at crateracinusa.
Newsome Raceway Parts, a Division of Raceway Chevrolet in Hartsville, SC, is the Title Sponsor of Crate Racin’ USA. Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of Crate Racin’ USA. Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of Crate Racin’ USA. VP Racing Fuel is the Official Race Fuel and Lubricant of Crate Racin’ USA. Knowles Race Parts and Bodies is the Official Parts Supplier for Crate Racin’ USA. Willy’s Carburetors is the Official Carburetor of Crate Racin’ USA. Fullmoon Graphics is the Official Wrap, Banner, and Sign Company of Crate Racin’ USA. Crate Racin’ USA 2020 Chassis Sponsors are Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars.