Volunteer Speedway releases 2015 race schedule

Volunteer Speedway releases 2015 race schedule

BULLS GAP, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2015) — Volunteer Speedway is gearing up for start of the 2015 racing season, which will be the 42nd year of exciting racing at “The Gap!”

Kicking the season off will be Homecoming at The Gap on Friday and Saturday, March 6-7, which will recognize both Scott Bloomquist and Jimmy Owens for their accomplishments in winning national touring series championships over the years. Also, several East Tennessee oldtime racers will be in attendance for a gathering inside the pavilion building for a meet-and-greet with fans.

Headlining the opening weekend of racing (March 6-7) will be a $7,500-to-win Super Late Model event on Saturday, along with Sportsman (Late Model) in a $700-to-win race. Friday night will see the Steel Head Late Model class racing for $2,000-to-win, plus Modified Street and Pure Stock racing action.

With NASCAR visiting East Tennessee and Bristol Motor Speedway twice a year for racing at the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile,” Volunteer Speedway hosts special event shows on both occasions. The 14th annual Spring Thaw on Saturday, April 18 will feature a $6,000-to-win Super Late Model main event.

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000-to-win 12th annual Scorcher will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20 during summer Bristol Motor Speedway NASCAR race-week, with the fifth annual Modified Street “Havoc” the companion event on the racing program.

The Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series will be featured in four $4,000-to-win events, all Saturday shows scheduled for April 4, May 23, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12.

The Southern All-Star Dirt Racing Series is all set for running of the $5,200-to-win, third annual Scott Sexton Memorial 52 on Saturday, June 13.

The Oct. 17 racing program will see a $2,500-to-win, 100 lap Enduro event along with Sportsman, Modified Street and Pure Stock action.

Racing events throughout the season will showcase Super Late Model, Steel Head Late Model, Sportsman (Late Model), Modified Street, and the all-new for 2015 Pure Stock class.

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Directions to Volunteer Speedway: South on Interstate 81 from Tennessee/Virginia state lines, take Exit 23 (Bulls Gap/Greeneville), then turn right onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Look for track entrance approximately 200 yards on left.

North on Interstate 81 from I-81/I-40 split (East of Knoxville, TN), take Exit 23, then turn left onto Hwy. 11-E at bottom of the exit ramp. Continue underneath the interstate over-pass and track entrance approximately 300 yards ahead on left.

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VOLUNTEER SPEEDWAY – 2015 RACE SCHEDULE

March 6 (Friday) – “Homecoming at The Gap” – Steel Head Late Model $2,000-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock (Canceled – Weather)

March 7 (Saturday) – “Homecoming at The Gap” – Super Late Model $7,500-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win (Canceled – Weather)

APRIL 4 (Saturday) – Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series $4,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock … www.CarolinaClash.com

APRIL 18 (Saturday) – “14th Annual Spring Thaw” $6,000-to-win Super Late Model, Steel Head Late Model, Sportsman Late Model, Modified Street

MAY 9 (Saturday) – Steel Head Late Model $2,000-to-win “Fourth Annual Walter Ball Memorial,” Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $1,000-to-win, Pure Stock

MAY 23 (Saturday) – Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series $4,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $1,000-to-win, Pure Stock … www.CarolinaClash.com

JUNE 13 (Saturday) – Southern All Star Racing Series “Third Annual Scott Sexton Memorial 52” ($5,200-to-win), Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock … www.SASdirt.com

JUNE 20 (Saturday) – Steel Head Late Model $2,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock

JULY 11 (Saturday) – “Fan Appreciation Night” ($8 Adult Grandstand Admission) … Steel Head Late Model $2,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock … plus Meet ‘N’ Greet on-track with drivers/race teams, along with prize giveaways throughout the night!

JULY 18 (Saturday) – Steel Head Late Model $2,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock

AUGUST 8 (Saturday) – Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series $4,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock … www.CarolinaClash.com

AUGUST 20 (Thursday) – Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 12th Annual “Scorcher” $10,000-to-win, Fifth Annual Modified Street “Havoc” 30 … www.LucasDirt.com

SEPTEMBER 12 (Saturday) – Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series $4,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock … www.CarolinaClash.com

SEPTEMBER 19 (Saturday) – Steel Head Late Model $2,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock

OCTOBER 10 (Saturday) – Steel Head Late Model $2,000-to-win, Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock

OCTOBER 17 (Saturday) – Enduro 100 $2,500-to-win ($100 entry), Sportsman Late Model $700-to-win, Modified Street $500-to-win, Pure Stock

* 2015 marks the 42nd year of racing at Volunteer Speedway.

** Special touring series (Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series, Southern All Star Racing Series) events are scheduled for Super Late Models.

*** Other weekly shows will feature Steel Head Late Model, Sportsman Late Model, Modified Street, and new for 2015 a Pure Stock class. 2015 Volunteer Speedway rules may be viewed by clicking the following link – http://volunteerspeedway.com/driver-info/rules/

**** Volunteer Speedway reserves the right to change this “tentative” race schedule.

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