100 Lap Main Event Marks First of Two Rounds of the HotWood Late Model 300
WILTON, California -- An exciting field of rookie and veteran drivers are expected at Shasta Raceway Park for round one of the HotWood Late Model 300 this Friday, May 5th. This weekend’s opening event of the 2007 SRL Touring Series brings 100 laps of green flag late model racing to the fairgrounds in Anderson, CA. The three eight’s mile oval at Shasta with it’s long straight-aways and narrow turns should provide a challenge for the drivers and lots of excitement for the expected crowd off over 2,500 race fans as they cheer on local favorites Craig Raudman of Cottonwood and Anderson’s own Cristie Schmitt!
Joining the SRL for the 2007 season are former Southwest Series drivers MK Kanke, Dan Holtz and Greg Voigt. Combine these new drivers with SRL regulars Steve and Jeff Belletto, Dave Byrd, Troy Ermish, Mike Mendenhall, Tracy Bolin, Keith Spangler and David Mantooth, and you are sure to see some great competition in this year’s SRL Touring Series. Along with these veterans, Bryan Herzog, Todd Bammer, Justin Westmoreland, Porter Smith and Jimmy Santos are expected to be among those battling all year for the Victory Circle Chassis and Parts Rookie of the Year honor.
The 2007 SRL schedule has grown to nine races, featuring 3 events at Shasta Raceway Park (including July 28th and October 20th/21st). “We are truly excited as we continue to grow our relationship California Hotwood and all the great people at Shasta Raceway,” said Steve Fensler, executive series director for the SRL. “Last year’s race was outstanding and we know George Wade will have his beautiful facility ready to put on great shows for the fans in 2007.”
2007 SRL Racing Schedule:
May 5th Shasta Raceway Park (http://www.shastaracewaypark.org)
May 26th Madera Speedway
June 30th Madera Speedway
July 28th Shasta Raceway Park
August 4th Altamont Motorsports Park
August 18th Colorado National
September 1st Madera Speedway
September 29th Las Vegas Bullring
October 20th & 21st Shasta Raceway Park
About the Stockcar Racing League (SRL):
The SRL is one of the premier stock car racing series in the country. The series has patterned itself after NASCAR’S Elite Series with beautifully prepared cars and support vehicles, and identifiable team uniforms. This seventh season looks to break all attendance records, attracting over 70 seasoned drivers from all over California and the southwestern states. Local and regional stock car fans can also cheer for new stars that will someday drive the machines of NASCAR. The series is a training ground, not only for drivers but for crew chiefs, mechanics and engineers. This series is great for fans who love door to door racing on some of the fastest oval tracks in the West.
