BULLS GAP, Tenn. — Big purse money will once again be paid out at Volunteer Speedway on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21, for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned Fifth Annual Scorcher presented by Rusty Wallace Toyota of Morristown. Dirt Late Model racers and fans from all across the United States are expected to head to "The Gap" for the 2008 version of the Scorcher. Previous Scorcher winners are: Randle Chupp (2004), Rick Eckert (2005), Scott Bloomquist (2006), and Chris Madden (2007). Race fans from all 50 states and also from several foreign countries visit the East Tennessee region two times a year for the NASCAR racing at nearby Bristol Motor Speedway. With Volunteer Speedway hosting big-purse special events in mid-week during August race-week at Bristol, many out-of-state fans in the region for the NASCAR action have taken the short drive down Interstate 81 to take in a night of exciting dirt racing. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman, winner of the 2008 Daytona 500, will be present for the Scorcher racing his No. 12 Alltel dirt late model. Along with Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn.; Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky.; Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va.; Steve Francis of Ashland, Ky.; Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Ga.; Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa.; Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, Ill.; Clint Smith of Senoia, Ga.; Rick Eckert of York, Pa.; Tim Fuller of Watertown, N.Y.; John Blakenship of Williamson, W.Va.; Vic Coffey of Leicester, N.Y.; Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tenn.; Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; Chris Madden of Gray Court, S.C.; Dan Schlieper of Sullivan, Wis., plus many more. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, World of Outlaws Late Model Series "Scorcher" qualifying, heat races, last chance B-mains and 60-lap $10,000-to-win feature is scheduled, along with a 25-lap "Courtesy Chevrolet" Crate Late Model feature. Adult grandstand admission on Wednesday is $25, youth (ages 6-15) $10, with 5-and-under admitted free. Pit admission and backside tier-parking $35. On Thursday, Aug. 21, night two of the 2008 World of Outlaws Late Model Series "Scorcher" doubleheader will see another complete $10,000-to-win show, with qualifying, heat races, last chance B-mains and 60-lap $10,000-to-win feature. Also, a 25-lap "Courtesy Chevrolet" Crate Late Model feature is scheduled. Adult grandstand admission on Thursday is $25, youth (ages 6-15) $10, with 5-and-under admitted free. Pit admission and backside tier-parking $35. A bonus will be paid to the "Courtesy Chevrolet" Crate Late Model competitor with the best combined average finish over the two nights of racing. ***NOTE: As according to Volunteer Speedway track rules, all competitors must have a window net, and drivers must also wear complete racing uniform, along with racing gloves. The pit gate will open daily at 3 p.m. and the grandstand gate will open each day at 4 p.m. Hotlaps are "tentatively" scheduled to begin each evening (when the sun begins to go down) around 7:45 p.m. Reserved two-night seats for Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21 are currently on sale. A two-night reserved seat will be $45, a savings of $5 if purchased on individual nights ($25 each night) at the track ticket office. Reserved seats are available in turn one and turn four (orange-backed seats), and the aluminum bleacher seats with backs along the front straightaway. For more information regarding advance tickets, please contact Ginger Light at (423) 349-6520. With a big crowd expected for the Scorcher — lawn chairs will not be allowed in the front straightaway grandstands — only stadium seat cushions with backs on them. The track apologizes for the possible inconvenience to some spectators, but all seating space will need to be utilized to its fullest for this event. Also, no coolers permitted in the front straightaway grandstands. Special guest performer Rob "Elvis" Houseright will be present each night singing the national anthem. Houseright is widely recognized around the Southeast for his "Hear The King - The Ultimate Tribute To Elvis" show. Volunteer Speedway: (423) 235-5020 Track Office - Weekdays Only 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: (423) 378-5942 Phyllis Loven: (423) 676-9081 Robert Walden-Media/Public Relations Director: (423) 928-9644 robwald@prodigy.net Jimmy Meade-Marketing and Sales: (423) 817-0925

Comedian/prank caller extraordinaire Lee Roy Mercer® to be present during 'Scorcher'

BULLS GAP, Tenn. — You've heard him on the radio and seen him on the SPEED Channel; also on HBO's broadcast of the 2008 Prelude to The Dream at Eldora Speedway, plus listened to his comedy/prank call CD's. He's a Tennessee Vols fan and "it ain't nothin' for him to whoop a man." Now get ready to meet-and-greet the legendary Lee Roy Mercer® at Volunteer Speedway on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21 during the World of Outlaws Late Model Series "Fifth Annual Scorcher." "I'm looking forward to getting back down to 'The Gap' to see some good dirt racing and meet the fans who will be present from not only around the East Tennessee region, but from all around the country," said Mercer regarding his appearance during the Scorcher. "Joe Loven's got a really nice place in Volunteer Speedway, and one thing that's a fact about Joe is he really loves dirt racing. He takes much pride in his racetrack. Fans will see some of the best dirt racing they've ever seen when they come to 'The Gap.' Those World of Outlaws guys will put on one heck of a show, it's going to be exciting. Back earlier this summer I was down (at the track) one night in the pits, and I'm telling you ... those cars flat-out are flying around those high banked corners." Look for the Lee Roy Mercer® merchandise table, which will be located at the top of the front straightaway grandstands. Visit the official Web site of Lee Roy Mercer® at http://www.LeeRoyMercer.com/

'Pickin' in the Gap' scheduled Friday, Sept. 5 at Volunteer Speedway