The Westcar Late Model Series will join the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series as part of the Noceti Grupe Inc Big Dog #2 at Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy, CA this Sunday afternoon.
32 entries have been received for the $2000 to win, 75 green flag lap feature on the half-mile asphalt oval. Posted awards for Sunday’s action totals $18,425. The three round Big Dog Series pays an additional $6500 points fund as well.
The race is being promoted by Noceti Grupe Inc – Motorsports Promotions of French Camp, CA. A unique format for the Big Dog Series this season sees 20 lap heat races used instead of qualifying.
Dallas Glenn leads the Westcar Late Model Series points standings and is seventh in the Altamont standings. Saturday’s race will be the third combination race this year at Altamont with Westcar stars, and the fourth series race of 2008.
The Western Late Model event will keep the Altamont regulars on their toes, as several out-of-town drivers will be in action. All American Speedway points leader Gary Glenn will be competing, along with Big Dog #1 winner Jason Fensler of Modesto.
Carson City, NV teenager Bobby Hodges finished in the top-five in Big Dog #1 and will be action, along with 2000 Irwindale Speedway champion James Weston of Goleta, and Big Dog #1 runner-up Chris Bammer of Pleasanton.
2005 track champion Jason Gilbert leads 2006 Stockton 99 Speedway champion Guy Guibor of Manteca by four points.
Big Dog #2 will pay out more than $26,000 in prize monies for the four feature events. Big Dog points will also be on the line, and the year end payout for the Big Dog Series is healthy as well.
Ticket prices will see general admission for $20, with youth, military, and seniors just $10 for this huge regional racing event. A family pass of two adults and two youth is just $45.
$3 off coupons are available at the event website, lowering the ticket price to an extremely affordable $17 for adults.
Altamont Motorsports Park (1/2 mile oval) Sunday June 8th Previous race winner: Jason Fensler Previous fast time: No qualifying held Westcar track record: Ryan Philpott, 17.868
Who: Eldorado Hotel Casino Westcar Late Model Series
What: Round 4 of 10 in the 2008 season
Where: Altamont Motorsports Park, Tracy, CA Posted awards: $18,425
Distance: 75 green flag laps / 37.5 miles.
Entry List for Altamont Motorsports Park “Big Dog #2”
(Westcar Series entries with a *, in order received)
1 18 Chris Bammer Moeller Bros. Pleasanton, CA*
2 44 Jason Gilbert Altamont Racing Gear Pleasanton, CA*
3 15 James Weston Auto Pro Racing Engines Goleta, CA*
4 57 Doff Cooksey Ariel Control Brentwood, CA*
5 9 Lisa Riordan Silicon Valley Express Scotts Valley, CA*
6 3 Ron Robeck Adler’s Auto Body Manteca, CA*
7 20 Rod Winfree
8 89 Bobby Hodges Nevada Automotive Test Center Carson City, NV*
9 05 Justin Philpott
10 05x David Philpott
11 5x Jason Fensler
12 11 Ryan Thomason Pete’s Gear Shop Castro Valley, CA*
13 73 Ken Benhamou SAS German Auto San Ramon, CA*
14 777 Troy Shirk Eldorado Hotel Casino Oakley, CA*
15 3x Chet Danburg Carson City, NV*
16 7 Kris Keller Carson City, NV*
17 51 Carlos Vieira
18 21 Dallas Glen Nascimento Motorsports Fresno, CA*
19 4 Andrew Livengood West Construction Richmond, CA* 20 2 Michael Wendt Wendt & Sons Construction Lodi, CA*
21 67 Rudy Marquez
22 23 Christopher Crompe
23 86 Tim Spurgeon Speedzorb Danville, CA*
24 61 Guy Guibor
25 35 Greg Hock
26 78 Casey Sherer
27 31 Mark Squadrito
28 50 Gary Glenn
29 5u Al Vogel Vogel’s RV Ukiah, CA*
30 4 Brandon Trevethan
31 57x Wes Miller
32 13 Brock Monroe
