PACIFIC RACEWAYS HOSTS THE ASA NORTHWEST TOUR

Ellensburg, WA (May 30, 2008): The ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest Tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment heads to a road course for the first time on Friday and Saturday June 6 & 7. Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington provides the venue for the season’s longest event. The $35,0000.00 purse is also the seasons largest.

The Blue Water Wireless Road Course Challenge has the Northwest’s best Late Model Stock Car Teams gathering for the 90-mile race. The two day extravaganza includes the ASANWT Late Model Stock Cars, Northwest Legends Series and NOS Energy Drink Pro Drifter Cars

The Pacific Raceways Road Course is a world-class, SCCA and NASCAR certified, 10-turn (9 turns with a "kink" in the main straightaway), 2.25-mile course. The 170 MPH front straight is at an elevation of 150 feet above sea level. There is a total elevation change of 125 feet, of which 100 feet occurs in 1/2 mile, between turn 2 and turn 3B. Winding through natural wooded terrain, its sweeping curves and hairpin turns make it one of the most unique and challenging courses in the United States.

The ASANWT was started one year ago when NASCAR after 21-years decided to end its affiliation with the tour. A group of racing enthusiasts got together and was able to keep the series going. Under the American Speed Association (ASA) sanctioning the series is making a strong comeback. The big money event will bring present ASA and past NASCAR racers together.

The strictly circle track traveling series is making its first ever road course stop under the ASA banner. The early entries have a mixture of experience on a road courses from well experienced to rookies. The rules for this ASANWT 2008 season point’s race are designed to allow the weekly Saturday night circle track racer to turn their car into a road course car. Only allowing minor changes to their cars has kept the costs down and keeps the road course specific cars away.

With $5,000.00 to win and $800.00 to make the start of the 40-lap main on Saturday, former NASCAR Champions have pre-entered. Head lining this group is the current ASANWT season point’s leader Pete Harding, Ron Eaton, Kelly Tanner and Gary Lewis. Returning to racing after some years off are Joe Benedetti, Shane Biles and Brad Tidrick Sr.

The 90-mile 40-lap main will be run in two segments. Segment one will be for 30-laps. A short break for refueling with minor adjustments being allowed (no tire changing allowed) will precede the final 10-lap segment.

Friday June 6 is a practice day for all three classes. Included in the days activities will be product displays by Performance Corner, NOS Energy Drink, Bret Chevrolet, Nationwide Insurance, Human Horsepower, AAA the Official Auto Club of Pacific Raceways plus others. There will music for the fan to enjoy. Practice starts at 1:00pm ending at 7:00pm.

Saturday June 7 pre qualifying practice begins at 9:30am with alternating sessions for the three classes. Qualifying begins at 11:15am. The first main event gets started at 2:00pm. The ASANWT 40-lap main expected to start around 4:00pm. The midway will be in full swing all day for the fans.

Early Entrants Expected:

Pete Harding – Surrey, B.C.

Ron Eaton – Lakewood, WA

Kelly Tanner – Auburn, WA

Gary Lewis – Monroe, WA

Brad Tidrick Sr. – Yakima, WA

Travis Bennett – Ellensburg, WA

Joe Benedetti – Auburn, WA

Shane Biles – Woodinville, WA

Mike Longton – Moxee, WA

Rick Suran – Estacada, OR

Jason Fraser – Snohomish, WA

Troy Eaton – Lakewood, WA

Harold Racynski – Duvall, WA

Ken Sleveland – Seattle, WA

James Spiering – Redmond, WA

Jay Sauls – Puyallup, WA

Matt Hall – Spokane, WA

Spence Gatrell – Vancouver, WA

Allen Jewett – Longview, WA

Rick Hager – Mt Lake Terrace, WA

Chuck Pickens – Arlington, WA

Richard Worley – WA

Mark Sundberg – Seattle, WA

Darin Stordahl – Marysville, WA

Kurt Meyer – Tacoma, WA

Jim Wilcox – Sumner, WA

Brad Stanwood – Portland, OR

(More entries arriving daily)

Who: ASA Aero Exhaust Northwest tour presented by ECHO Outdoor Power Equipment; Northwest Legends Series; NOS Energy Drink Pro Drifters

What: Blue Water Wireless Road Course Challenge 40-lap Main; Drifting; Northwest Legends Main

Where: Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA – 2.25-mile road course

When: Friday June 6th – Gates open at 10:00am; Saturday June 7th – Gates open at 8:00am

For More information contact Tracie Brandenburg - Pacific Raceways (253) 639-5927 or ASANWT (509) 728-3768

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