SIX RACES AND A CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO DICKIE’S 500 NASCAR NEXTEL CUP RACE HIGHLIGHT AUTO CLUB NIGHT AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY

IRWINDALE, California -- Fans are advised to arrive at Irwindale Speedway Saturday (July 15) with a hearty racing appetite as Auto Club Night will feature action on and off the track.

Off the track the Automobile Club of Southern California, a long-time major sponsor of Irwindale Speedway and its Late Model racing series program, will provide a variety of activities during the event. Upon entering the grandstand entrance, fans will be able to view the Roush Racing / AAA Ford Fusion NASCAR Nextel Cup show car up close. The car will also be used to pace the Late Model field during its parade laps before the start of the race.

The Auto Club Virtual GT Racing Simulator will be on hand and if spectators can beat reigning Late Model Champion Tim Huddleston’s established time, they will win a special NASCAR prize.

The ultimate attraction will be the opportunity for spectators 18 years of age or older to register to win a trip for two to the NASCAR Dickie’s 500 Nextel Cup weekend at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4-5. The winner and his or her guest will receive air fare, hotel, race tickets and the opportunity to meet AAA drivers Mark Martin and Todd Kluever up close and personal. The grand prize winner will be announced by the winner of the Auto Club Late Model feature race.

On the track, six races headline Saturday’s action. Auto Club Late Model series leader Travis Thirkettle will be looking to start a new winning streak after his five-race win streak ended on July 1 due to transmission problems. Dan Di Giammarino captured the win with Tim Huddleston finishing in second. King Taco Super Truck points leader Ron Peterson will attempt to extend his track record consecutive win streak, currently at eleven including eight victories this season. Bryan Harrell leads the Vista Paint Super Stock series but in the last race (July 1) his consecutive win streak was stopped at four by Greg Crutcher. Ryan Black leads the West Coast Pro Truck series in points and has been victorious in his last three races. Buoyed by six wins this season, reigning champion Tom Landreth leads the Legend Cars points chase. The Bandoleros round out the night’s activities.

Gates open at 4 p.m. with heat races to determine starting grids. The King Taco fan appreciation autograph session will take place on the track at 5:45 p.m. with the first green flag waved at 7 p.m.

Tickets for all Irwindale Speedway events are available for purchase at the Speedway ticket office, by calling (626) 358-1100 and online at www.irwindalespeedway.com. Auto Club of Southern California members receive a 10% discount off of the purchase of up to four (4) adult general admission tickets for Saturday oval racing when they show their AAA membership card. Auto Club members can also receive discounts on special offers at the concession and souvenir stands.

Irwindale Speedway is located on 500 Speedway Drive off of Live Oak Ave. and the I-605 and 210 freeways in Irwindale, California.

See Also .:

• Toyota Speedway at Irwindale Track Page

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