SAN BERNARDINO, California — The high-powered, exciting Outlaw Figure 8 cars are coming back to Orange Show Speedway, and they’re bringing some friends with them.
Best in the West Racing, which has three weeks remaining in its initial stock car season, is extending its schedule by a week to host the Outlaw Figure 8 Twin 100s on Oct. 24.
A field consisting of drivers from throughout the country will compete in a pair of 100-lap races on what championship driver Rod Proctor calls the “ultimate Figure 8 track” inside the ASA-sanctioned quarter-mile oval.
“I’ve raced on five tracks in five states and Orange Show is the best I’ve been on,” said Proctor, who is helping Best in the West Racing organize the event. “It’s fast and it’s smooth. I love it.”
The Outlaw Figure 8s had a full-time presence at the speedway in 2007, but have appeared only sporadically since because of scheduling conflicts and haven’t raced at the track since mid-May, when Proctor won the main event. The Riverside restaurant owner said he expects most of the local Figure 8 drivers to be on hand for this special event, however, especially with an opportunity to test their skills against drivers from other areas and $7,500 going to the winner from a $25,000 purse.
The final standings will be determined by a driver’s combined results from both races.
Proctor said it will be an open competition race with essentially just two rules – everyone must use 10-inch tires and no one can have traction control – and all cars except Pure Stocks or Bombers are welcome.
“If you want to run a Super Late Model or a Late Model, bring it,” Proctor said.
So far, Proctor said, there have been tentative commitments from Indiana star Jeff Shackleford and Florida-based Eddie Van Meter. Charlie Hargraves, the director of the touring International Outlaw Figure 8 Series, said about a half-dozen IOFS drivers are planning to make the trip, another half-dozen or so are expected from Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Wash.
Several IMCA Modified regulars also have expressed interest in joining Southern California stars Proctor, “Barefoot Billy” Ziemann, Willy Voesten, brothers Rusty and Steve Stewart, Tony Curtis, Jerry Toporek and others.
“This is definitely a race nobody should miss,” Proctor said.
Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. with the first race at 7 p.m.
Tickets are priced at $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (60 and older), students 11 to 18 and military personnel with valid identification. Children 10 and under are admitted free. A Family Pack, which includes admission for four plus a hot dog and small soft drink for each person, is priced at $40.
Parking is $5, with entry through Gate 4 off Mill Street.
For information on sponsorship and promotional opportunities, please contact Best in the West Racing by telephone at 909-885-9000 or visit the new web site at www.BestInTheWestRacing.com.
For all other information, please contact Jim Short by telephone at 951-203-2649 or by e-mail at jimshort65@sbcglobal.net.
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