WILTON, California -- Davey Hamiltons SRL Wild West Shootouts 2004 season campaign is set to begin this coming Saturday, March 20th, 2004 at the new Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy, California. Altamont Motorsports Park is under new owner and management for the 2004 season. Greg Rayl, a former racer himself has taken over the Promoters and General Managers position. The entire Altamont staff has made huge improvements from the front gate throughout the facility.
The 2004 season will be a banner year for the SRL Wild West Shootout. 2002 champion Jeff Anthony, and 2003 champion Ron Strmiska Jr. highlight the list of over 50 drivers that have already registered. Drivers are coming from as far as Las Vegas, Nevada and Los Angeles to compete for the 2004 Championship. Among those drivers is a strong rookie class. 14 drivers will be running for the Victory Circle Rookie of the Year Award. The 2004 SRL Wild West Late Model Shootout rookie of the year will receive a brand new Victory Circle Chassis. Not only will they receive a new chassis, but they will join fellow recipients of the award which include Tim Stratmeyer, Rick Ruzbarsky, and Ryan Foster.
In addition the drivers in the series will be competing for the Apex Financial Group qualifying championship award of $5,000.00. The money will be divided between the top three in qualifying points. Apex Financial Group is based in Stockton Ca, and specializing in home loans and the refinancing of property.
The SRL has also added AMB Electronic timing and scoring the 2004 season. The new AMB system will be in place at all 11 races during the 2004 season.
Mesa Marin Raceway in Bakersfield, California has invited the series to their high banked ½ mile racing facility. The SRL Wild West Shootout will visit Mesa Marin on three different occasions during the 2004 season. The response from all of the competitors is overwhelming as they all are looking forward to competing on the fast high banks.
Shasta Speedway in Anderson, California has also been added to the 2004 Schedule. They will host one event on Saturday, September 18th, 2004.
"With all the hard work the competitors have put into the series the last three years, these changes are going to add to the professionalism they have shown and deserve." Says SRL Wild West Shootout Series Director Steve Fensler.
Practice Friday, March 19th, 2004 at Altamont Motorsports Park
Pit Gates open at 1:00 PM
Track opens at 5:00 PM and closes at 9:00 PM
Cost: $75 per car. That includes all crew members.
Technical Inspection is available between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
If a driver chooses not to practice, but would still like their racecar to go through technical inspection they may at no cost.
Teams may leave their car haulers in the pits overnight. (Friday)
Race Day Schedule:
12:00 Noon - All Gates Open
5:00 PM - SRL Late Model Qualifying
6:00 PM - Opening Ceremonies
Admission Prices:
General Admission (13+) - $18.00
Juniors (6 to 12) & Seniors (60+) - $9.00
Children 5 & under - FREE
Family Pass (2 Gen. Admission Adults & 2 Juniors) - $40.00
Track Office: (925) 606-0274
Race Info: (925) 373-7223
Fax: (925) 606-1812
Altamont Motorsports Park
17001 Midway Road
Tracy, California 95377
Altamont Motorsports Park Hotel Information
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Tracy
2410 Naglee Road
Tracy, CA US 95376
Phone: 209-833-0135
Dont forget to check out the SRL Wild West Shootout website at: http://www.srllatemodels.com
Davey Hamiltons SRL Wild West Shootout would like to thank its 2004 Sponsors, which include: Apex Financial Group, Bassett Racing Wheels, Beam Design, Brodix Inc., Dynatech, Finishline Racing Equipment, Five Star Stock Car Bodies, Frank's Radio, G. P. Fabrication., Hoosier Tire West, Impact Racing, Paul Oil Co., Peterson Fluid Systems, Pit stop usa.com., Print Werx, Sunoco, Total Seal Inc., U. S. Brake, and Victory Circle Chassis and Parts.
