Source: Noceti Grupe Inc Media Relations
Date: 04/01/2008

FRENCH CAMP, California -- Noceti Grupe Inc’s “Tribute to American Graffiti” Big Dog #1 has arrived, and will take place this Saturday and Sunday at Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy, CA.

The highly talked about event will feature NASCAR Late Models (w/Westcar stars), Grand American Modifieds, American Limited Stock Cars, and Enduro cars in two full days of exciting action.

Grandstands open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, giving fans hours to view the midway before racing begins at 1 p.m. With family friendly starting and ending times, racing will conclude before sundown.

2005 Altamont Motorsports Park champion Jason Gilbert, 2007 NASCAR State runner-up Ross Strmiska, 2007 Altamont Motorsports Park Rookie of the Year Doff Cooksey, 2007 SRL champion Dave Byrd, 2005 SRL champion Jason Fensler, and many other top Late Model drivers head off the Late Model entry list.

Tony Noceti and Todd Lewis, the top-two in Altamont points in 2007, lead off a stacked Modified entry list. Former Stockton champion Jason Philpot is also entered.

Nearly 80 cars are entered, with entries being accepted up until the day of the event.

A flurry of activities for the fans will make this a complete motorsports event that cannot be missed.

Saturday at 1 p.m. will see the weekend begin with intense heat race competition for the Late Models, Modifieds, and ALSC cars. These 20 lap heats will serve as the qualifying to determine the starting line-ups for Sunday’s highly anticipated feature events.

Saturday evening will conclude with a 100 lap West Coast Enduro event, with $2000 up for grabs for the winner.

Sunday will kick off with autograph sessions with dozens of past and present Central Valley racing champions, along with a huge custom car show and parade presented by Pete Paulsen. Bo Hopkins, star of the movie “American Graffiti” will sign autographs and attendees will also be treated to live music.

CW31 will broadcast live Saturday morning and will see popular anchor Alan Sanchez compete in Sunday’s Enduro. Sanchez will be available for autographs.

Racing action will begin at 1 p.m. on Altamont’s quick quarter-mile with a 50 lap event for the ALSC cars. The open-wheel thunder of the Modifieds will follow, with their 50 lap event taking place on the half-mile oval.

After introductions are complete for the Late Models, a field of 36 beautifully prepared cars will thunder to the green flag for their 125 lap feature. The featured race of the weekend, the event will count for NASCAR state points and pay out over $20,000 as part of overall weekend purse of $42,000.

A pit area will be set up on Altamont’s quarter-mile, which will allow fans a great view as teams pit for repairs and changes to their vehicles.

On lap 100, the Late Models will be brought down pit road for a splash of fuel, and racing will resume. A 25 lap shootout will ensue, with the winner taking home $3000 and bragging rights as the “Tribute to American Graffiti” winner.

The day’s events will conclude with a “Second Chance” Enduro, for teams not in the top-six in Saturday’s race.

All weekend fans will be able to browse a huge vendor area, and eat some of the best racing food by Mountain Mike’s Pizza and Fugundes Meats. Two-time NHRA National Champion Bob Panella will have his drag racing team on display through the weekend. A special RV display and a custom Harley Davidson display will also be available for the fans to view.

Fans will have a chance to win big too, with promotional programs and raffle tickets that will include many prizes from the fine vendors. A 50-50 cash raffle will be held with a portion of the proceeds to benefit injured Central Valley racer Kellen Chadwick, and drivers will be walking through the grandstands taking donations for his recovery.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase event merchandise.

The entire weekend of events will be tailored towards the fan experience. With NASCAR and Enduro racing action, and the many attractions throughout the midway, the event is sure to be memorable.

Tickets will be available day of show and prices are on the NGI website.

Vendor and car show registrations are still being accepted as well.

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