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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com

*October 5, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FAP/WCS Attorneys Working Diligently On Lawsuit*

Orrville, OH — Management of Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway  have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from race fans, race teams and others who are involved in the dirt racing industry since the   announcement that the popularOrrville, OH 3/8 mile banked dirt oval was  facing additional litigation that subsequently caused the cancellation  of the track’s season finale, the 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 that   was to be run on September 15. Litigation that has been ongoing for  nearly two decades continues and management of the track have their  attorneys working diligently to attempt to work out a positive conclusion.

Individuals from all around the country and as far away as Australia and  Canada have called and emailed the track showing support and asking that  their voices be heard. To that end anyone wishing to write to the  proponents involved may do so by writing to the following: Judge Robert  J. Brown, Common Pleas Court House, 107 West Liberty Street, Wooster,   Ohio 44691 and/or the attorney for the plaintiff, Marie L. Moore, 136 E. Market Street, Orrville, OH 44667.

The legal action originated in 1988 under previous ownership (Case No.:  87-CI-288, Wayne County). After 19 years of legal action and proceedings  coupled with more threats of additional legal action by two neighbors,  the track, in its 42nd season of operation,  was unable to race on September 15.

The legal process has been ongoing for nearly two decades. . The case,  now in the Court of Appeals (Case No. 07-CA-0027), has hampered the  operation of the speedway based on the plaintiffs’ claims that the  speedway is not complying with a Consent Decree  reached in 1988.

Two days prior to the scheduled season-ending race, management received  a letter from the plaintiffs’ attorney, Marie L. Moore, that said, in part:

“My clients are concerned that Wayne County Speedway has scheduled and  plans to conduct a racing activity at the speedway premises on Saturday September 15, 2007 with a proposed rain date of Sunday September 16, 2007.

“My clients believe any race-type activity conducted by the Speedway  after the close of the season, September 3, 2007, and before the opening  of the season on the third Saturday of April 2008, is in violation of  the May 9, 1988 Consent Decree. Further, my clients hold the position  the May 9, 1988 Consent Decree does permit any type of race activity at  the Speedway on Sunday at anytime of the year.

“This letter will serve notice by the Plaintiffs that upon the Defendants that this matter will be presented to the court for decision  should the Defendants conduct the racing activity on September 15 and/or  September 16, 2007 as presently planned.”

Management immediately conferred with the speedway’s attorneys, the law  firm of Weldon, Huston & Keyser, who drafted a letter of response  immediately which stated, in part:

“We previously responded to the issues raised in your letter in my March 28 and April 6, 2007 letters to you, which Mr. Forrer did not respond  to. “Again, in good faith and an effort to understand Mr. Forrer’s  position, we would ask that you explain to us the basis for this  position that the ‘May 9, 1988 does permit any type of race activity at  the Speedway on Sunday at anytime of the year’ as stated in your letter.

“We are unable to find that prohibition in the Consent Decree. Further, as I stated to you in the March 28 letter, and as the attached 2003  schedule for Wayne County Speedway indicates, at a minimum, racing was  held at the Speedway that year on Sunday May 18, Sunday June 22, Sunday  September 14 and Sunday September 28. Thus, we are at a loss to  understand on what basis Mr. Forrer’s claim that Sunday racing is  prohibited.”

“In addition, as I noted to you in my March 28 letter, racing at the Speedway continued as late as October 15 in 1999, October 28 in 2000,  October 5 in 2002, and September 28 in 2003. The schedules for those  years are attached. Mr. Coffman had no involvement in Wayne County  Speedway during those years. We are not aware of any contention by Mr.  Forrer that the events on those days violated the Consent Decree.  Certainly no contempt action was filed. As a result, please explain how  racing on September 15, 2007 is a violation of the Consent Decree, as  all of the information we have indicates that is not the case.”

And so it goes once again as litigation is once again threatened against  the speedway

Management and staff are perplexed as to the reasoning behind the  current threat of legal action in light of the fact that the speedway  has been in operation for over four decades and has always been strived  to be a good neighbor and contributing member of the community.

Over the years the speedway has raised money and awareness for a variety  of social service organizations including the Wayne County Committee for  Crippled Children, Wayne-Holmes Soap Box Derby, Boy Scouts, Racing With  Jesus Ministries, Orrville Boys & Girls Club, other organizations and  scholarships. Additionally, the track’s slate of ‘Faster Pastor’ races  raised money and food for local food banks.

The speedway has also provided an economic impact to the Orrville and  Wayne County region over the years via purchases made by race teams and  race fans at area gas stations, grocery stores, motels, department  stores and tourist attractions in addition to  the many businesses that the speedway has utilized over the years for services and products.

Additionally, the speedway has provided full and part time employment  over the years for over 50 individuals annually. The track has also been  a source of revenue for local, county, state and federal taxation  departments.

The speedway always provided a safe environment for families to enjoy a  night of entertainment and over the years several generations of race fans, drivers and staff members have supported and enjoyed the  activities at the speedway.

The idea to build Wayne County Speedway came in late fall 1964 when N.E.  ‘Pete’ Jacobs, Harve Jacobs, Wellman Lehman, Myron Werntz and Gary  Bossler came together as track officers to form a corporation for the  speedway. Using 26 acres of his own land across the road from his home,  Jacobs and the management team soon had many enthusiastic investors  (stockholders) on  board including Ken Jacobs, Bob Auten, Clyde Shoup, Stanley Huffman, Glenn Davisson, Dale Tope, John Malcuit, Bob Condo,
Rich Falk, John Johnson and a number of others.

On a warm Saturday afternoon, May 1,1965, Orrville Mayor Nelson Douglas  led a contingent of dignitaries and enthusiastically leaned on a shovel  and tossed high the first spade of earth, marking the beginning of  construction of Wayne County Speedway, Inc. Opening night was June  26,1965, and the nearly 3,000 seats were packed as fans enthusiastically   watched the ’supermodifieds’ that would eventually evolve into Sprint  Cars. The huge crowd prompted management to announce that additional  grandstands would be constructed as soon as possible. Over the years some previous staff members were either or became  attorneys, editors,  ayors, business owners, state senators, prosecuting attorneys, disc jockeys, and other vocations.

Management will be announcing further plans and action in the coming  weeks regarding the future of the speedway in addition to details about  the legal proceedings.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of  Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route  30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact:  419.522.8761 (office) or via email at: info@waynecountyspeedway.com  For  more information on WCS visit: www.waynecountyspeedway.com
 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

K-C AND SKYLINE PROMO'S FOR UPCOMING RACES
Dirt Track World Championship final preparations at K-C Raceway
Skyline promo below

By Scott Wolfe

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-The anticipation is building, the racing forums are filled  with anxious talk, and the track crew is working hard for what is expected  to be the "biggest event" in Dirt Late Model racing with the running of this year's 27th annual Dirt Track World Championship October 18-19-20 at Jim  Nier's K-C Raceway. The beautiful fall weather has allowed K-C personnel to  make many improvements to the facility, adding fresh paint, improving  logistics, and adding much new clay to the high-speed, K-C high banks. The Speedway has purchased land adjacent to the track and has added extra  drainage to the camping area, adding to the ever-growing K-C complex.  Camping is allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis with 50 spots in the   ain area and several hundred in the adjacent field. All camping is  primitive and there is no need to call to make reservations. Campers are  asked to conserve space and clean up after themselves by bagging trash and  observing the rights of other campers.


Due to a couple accidents last year, no four-wheelers except for those with  race teams in the pits are allowed. No ATV's are  permitted in the camping area, however, golf carts are permitted. A five-mile per hour speed limit  will be enforced to ensure the  safety of all fans.
 

The DTWC office is handling race entries and reportedly the line-up is one  of the most impressive ever with high profile drivers from all major  sanctioning bodies and several yet-to-be named surprises. Not only will  drivers be running for the prestige of winning the DTWC and its $50,000  pay-check, but they will also be eligible to run for the Jim Dunn Memorial  non-qualifiers race and increased purse.


Modified drivers will be running for $2,500 to win and a chance to be the  DTWC modified king for the next year, an honor that has bestowed Corey  Conley and during the race's stay at K-C. 26 starters will race for $2,500  to win and $300 to start in the Modified main event.
 

Reinforced by last year's effort to get the race in, fans are reminded that  barring rain at race time the race will go on if at all possible. Track  management encourages fans to purchase tickets in advance to aid in  transition through the admission gate and to ensure a good seat. Ticket  sales are up and interest is much higher in this year's event, which has  yielded two consecutive three- ide, highly contested racing to the finish at  K-C's racy oval.


Fans are asked to check out K-C Raceway and its all-new playground and  other important attractions for kids and adults of all ages. After the  October 1 pre-sale deadline expires, tickets prices will be $50 for adult  general admission, $15 children general admission ages 6-11 with children  under age six admitted free for general admission.  Three-day pit passes will be $60.


Special reserved seating is also being made available for the 27th Annual  Dirt Track World Championship presented by Gottarace.com. The top five rows  of the grandstands, including the main grandstands and the new  grandstands in turn four will be mandated reserved seating. K-C is south of Chillicothe on SR 23, two miles out Blain Highway at Alma.   For further information, please call 740-663-4141. For ticket information,  visit the K-C website at <<www.kc-raceway.com>>  or call 740-289-4114,  Monday  - Friday 8AM to 5PM. see other story below
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Subject: IRS to Skyline $10 admission for support divisions

By Scott Wolfe For immediate Release Skyline to host IRS Late Models October 13. Savings Bonds for Four lucky
Kids !!!

STEWART, OHIO- Skyline Speedway in Stewart, Ohio has announced that it will  host the IRS Late Models paying $5,000 to win, $500 to start for dirt late  models Saturday, October 13. Sprints will also run that night for the  $1,500 to win, $200 to start purse along with all support divisions. Support  classes will include pure stocks, Outlaw Streets, AMRA modifieds, Four  ylinders, and MWRA Mini-Wedges. Skyline will also be racing Saturday,  October 6 for a regular show in all divisions.


In addition to all the stars of the IRS, several other big name drivers are  expected since other major sanctions are not racing this night. Leading the  IRS will be points leader and "High Plains Drifter" Rick Aukland originally  from North Dakota, Ryan Markham, Wayne Chinn, Chris Wilson, Robbie Blair,  Dave Hess, Jr., Corey Conley, Rick Bond, Robbie Scott, Mike Balzano, Steve  Shaver, Bart Hartman, Doug Drown, Eddie Carrier, Josh McGuire and many more. For the October 13 show, all kids 16 and under will be eligible to win one  of four Savings bonds, one each in the amounts of $25, $50, $75, and $100.  Since Halloween is approaching, the first 140 kids through the gate will  receive free candy or other assorted gifts. All drivers in support divisions  will be admitted for $10 with driver registration cards just as they were  for the Harvest 50.


Fans in attendance Saturday, September 29 will receive a one-dollar  discount off Adult General Admission Saturday, October 6. General Admission   Oct. 6 will be $15, $14 with 9/29 ticket, $5 16 and under, and $30 pits. IRS "Jack-o-lantern 50" tickets October 13 are $20 general admission, $5  kids, and $40 pits except support division drivers ($10 with card). kyline Speedway has announced it will be running Saturday nights the  rest of the season while weather permits starting this Saturday, October 6.   The addition of 410 Sprints will continue along with an increased purse in  the Late Models. The sprints will pay $1,500 to win, $200 to start and the  late models will pay $1,500 to win, $175 to start. All other classes will  run under the same purse structure. Skyline Speedway will  open sometime in early spring in 2008 on its normal Friday night date, and then shift to  Saturday nights after Labor Day.


Skyline Speedway is located 4 miles off SR 50 between Athens and Coolville  on County RD 53; 15 minutes from Athens, Ohio and 35 minutes from the  Parkersburg/Belpre/Marietta area. For more information, please call 304-542-8322 or the track phone on  race day 740-662-4111 or visit www.skylinespeedway.net for weekly updates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com
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September 20, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WCS’ Ernie Coffman On Dirt Nation™ Live Radio Monday*

Orrville, OH --- Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway owner & promoter Ernie Coffman will be a special guest on the Monday September  24 edition of the famed Dirt Nation™ presented by Lucas Oil radio show.  Coffman will appear to discuss recent and past litigation that the  popular 3/8 mile banked dirt oval has been facing. Coffman will be the  guest of radio show host Dave Seay.

Coffman will also discuss the recent events that led to the track being forced to cancel the track’s last race of the season, the 4th Annual  Freedom Fighters 50 on September 15 in addition to the travails the  track has faced during the past 19 years with litigation brought on by  neighbors of the track. Coffman will also discuss his role with the new  Ohio Motorsports Council founded by Eldora  Speedway’s Larry Boos in addition to other subjects facing race tracks across the country.

Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil is hosted each Monday evening  by Dave Seay and airs from 8:00 - 10:00 PM EST and can be accessed over  the internet at: www.racetalklive.com  and www.dirtnation.net.  Dirt  Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil is  co-sponsored by Virginia Motor  Speedway, Slavic Custom Shirts, JD3Graphics, Genesis Racing Shocks, Awesome Racewear and XR Network.

Each show is also archived ‘On Demand’ so listeners can tune in at their  convenience. To listen to the complete show visit www.racetalklive.com,  or to listen to the interviews separately go to the “New”  www.dirtnation.net.  All the interviews can be downloaded to your computer, Ipod or MP3 player.

Listeners can participate on the Monday shows by calling 877-899-7223 or by instant messenger at racetalklive at any of the following instant   messenger services online: AIM, MSN or yahoo. You can also e-mail Dirt  Nation™ Live and submit your track/tour/team results and news to   dave@dirtnation.net.  Dirt Nation™ Live presented by Lucas Oil can also  be heard on its host  radio station, WLRT FOX 1490 AM in Hampton, VA.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route  30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact:  330.682.7435 (track), 419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith can be  contacted at his office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at:  info@waynecountyspeedway.com  For more information on WCS visit:  www.waynecountyspeedway.com

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com

*September 15, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Wayne County Speedway Owner On Doug’s Dirt Diary Radio*

Orrville, OH --- Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway owner & promoter Ernie Coffman is the latest guest to appear on the nationally  acclaimed Doug’s Dirt Diary radio program. Coffman’s interview is now  available online at: www.dougsdirtdiary.com Coffman, who has owned the  popular 3/8 mile banked dirt oval for the past four years talks about  his experiences there in addition to the hurdles the track faces from  litigation.

Coffman, a proponent and support of the Ohio Motorsports Council, is in the midst of an inherited 19-year court battle with the track, now in  its 42nd season, on the line for its existence. Coffman explains his  perspective about the case and the recent legal maneuvering by the  opponents of the track.

Further threats of additional legal action just two days prior to the  speedway's planned September 15 'Freedom Fighters 50' race, an event  that recognizes and honors the contributions of our country's military forces as well as our country's domestic safety services men and women,  forced cancellation of the event. Coffman discussed this and other  issues on the popular radio program.

Doug Elkins, a veteran upstate New York-based announcer who has been covering racing in the Northeast for 15 years, launched the ‘Doug’s Dirt  Diary’ website on April 15, 2006. He’s been recording interviews with  dirt-track personalities daily since then, amassing thousands of hours  of on-line audio.

The latest legal salvo was the track’s Saturday September 15’s 4th  Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models & Sprint Cars  extravaganza being canceled due to ongoing and impending legal action  against the popular north central Ohio dirt track. The legal action  originated in 1988 under previous ownership (Case No.: 87-CI-288, Wayne  County). After 19 years of legal action and proceedings coupled with  more threats of additional legal action by two neighbors, the track, in  its 42nd season of operation, was unable to race on Saturday September 15.

The legal process has been ongoing for nearly two decades. The case, now  in the Court of Appeals (Case No. 07-CA-0027), has hampered the  operation of the speedway based on the plaintiffs' claims that the  speedway is not complying with a Consent Decree reached in 1988.

To access the interview hosted by Doug Elkins visit: www.dougsdirtdiary.com

Management of Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway will be announcing further plans and action in the coming weeks regarding the  future of the speedway in addition to details about the legal proceedings.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of  Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route  30 then one mile north on Carr Road.

For more information contact: 419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith can be contacted at his office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at:  info@waynecountyspeedway.com  For more information on WCS visit: www.waynecountyspeedway.com

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com


*September 14, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Continued Litigation Forces Cancellation Of Wayne County Speedway’s  ‘Freedom Fighters 50’ *

Orrville, OH --- This Saturday night's 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models & Sprint Cars extravaganza at Federated Auto Parts  Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH has been canceled due to ongoing   and impending legal action against the popular north central Ohio dirt track. The legal action originated in 1988 under previous ownership  (Case No.: 87-CI-288, Wayne County). After 19 years of legal action and  proceedings coupled with more threats of additional legal action by two  neighbors, the track, in its 42nd season of operation, will be  unable to race on Saturday September 15.

The legal process has been ongoing for nearly two decades. The case, now  in the Court of Appeals (Case No. 07-CA-0027), has hampered the  operation of the speedway based on the plaintiffs' claims that the  speedway is not complying with a Consent Decree reached in 1988.

Further threats of additional legal action just two days prior to the speedway's planned September 15 'Freedom Fighters 50' race, an event  that recognizes and honors the contributions of our country's military   forces as well as our country's domestic safety services men and women,  forced cancellation of the event.

"We are extremely disappointed that we couldn't run this race and event  on September 15," commented Ernie Coffman, who purchased the speedway  four years ago. "I mean, here we are trying to acknowledge the  sacrifices of our armed forces in addition to our police and fire  personnel and we have been thrown yet another roadblock. It was also our  annual Kids Nite and Back To School Nite, a night that families  traditionally enjoy, especially the hundreds of children that attend,  and that too is now not happening."

Management, which has only been able to run twice since experiencing a  fire on April 21 that destroyed the concession stand and office, is  puzzled by the latest round of potential threats of additional lawsuits  and litigation.

Two days prior to the scheduled season-ending race, management received  a letter from the plaintiffs' attorney, Marie L. Moore, that said, in  part:

"My clients are concerned that Wayne County Speedway has scheduled and  plans to conduct a racing activity at the speedway premises on Saturday  September 15, 2007 with a proposed rain date of Sunday September 16, 2007.

"My clients believe any race-type activity conducted by the Speedway  after the close of the season, September 3, 2007, and before the opening  of the season on the third Saturday of April 2008, is in violation of  the May 9, 1988 Consent Decree. Further, my clients hold the position  the May 9, 1988 Consent Decree does permit any type of race activity at  the Speedway on Sunday at anytime of the year.

"This letter will serve notice by the Plaintiffs that upon the  Defendants that this matter will be presented to the court for decision  should the  Defendants conduct the racing activity on September 15 and/or September 16, 2007 as presently planned."

Management immediately conferred with the speedway's attorneys, the law  firm of Weldon, Huston & Keyser, who drafted a letter of response  immediately which stated, in part:

"We previously responded to the issues raised in your letter in my March  28 and April 6, 2007 letters to you, which Mr. Forrer did not respond  to. "Again, in good faith and an effort to understand Mr. Forrer's  position, we would ask that you explain to us the basis for this  position that the 'May 9, 1988 does permit any type of race activity at  the Speedway on Sunday at anytime of the year' as stated in your letter.

"We are unable to find that prohibition in the Consent Decree. Further,  as I stated to you in the March 28 letter, and as the attached 2003  schedule for Wayne County Speedway indicates, at a minimum, racing was  held at the Speedway that year on Sunday May 18, Sunday June 22, Sunday  September 14 and Sunday September 28. Thus, we are at a loss to   understand on what basis Mr. Forrer's claim that Sunday racing is
prohibited."

"In addition, as I noted to you in my March 28 letter, racing at the  Speedway continued as late as October 15 in 1999, October 28 in 2000,  October 5 in 2002, and September 28 in 2003. The schedules for those  years are attached. Mr. Coffman had no involvement in Wayne County  Speedway during those years. We are not aware of any contention by Mr.  Forrer that the events on those days violated the Consent Decree.  Certainly no contempt action was filed. As a result, please explain how  racing on September 15, 2007 is a violation of the Consent Decree, as  all of the information we have indicates that is not the case."

And so it goes once again as litigation is once again threatened against  the speedway.

Management and staff are perplexed as to the reasoning behind the  current threat of legal action in light of the fact that the speedway  has been in operation for over four decades and has always been strived  to be a good neighbor and contributing member of the community.

Over the years the speedway has raised money and awareness for a variety of social service organizations including the Wayne County Committee for  Crippled Children, Wayne-Holmes Soap Box Derby, Boy Scouts, Racing With  Jesus Ministries, Orrville Boys & Girls Club, other organizations and  scholarships. Additionally, the track's slate of 'Faster Pastor' races  raised money and food for local food banks.

The speedway has also provided an economic impact to the Orrville and  Wayne County region over the years via purchases made by race teams and  race fans at area gas stations, grocery stores, motels, department  stores and tourist attractions in addition to the many businesses that  the speedway has utilized over the years for services and products.

Additionally, the speedway has provided full and part time employment  over the years for over 50 individuals annually. The track has also been  a source of revenue for local, county, state and federal taxation  departments.

The speedway always provided a safe environment for families to enjoy a  night of entertainment and over the years several generations of race  fans, drivers and staff members have supported and enjoyed the  activities at the speedway.

The idea to build Wayne County Speedway came in late fall 1964 when N.E. 'Pete' Jacobs, Harve Jacobs, Wellman Lehman, Myron Werntz andGary  Bossler came together as track officers to form a corporation for the  speedway. Using 26 acres of his own land across the road from his home,  Jacobs and the management team soon had many enthusiastic investors  (stockholders) on board including Ken Jacobs, Bob Auten, Clyde Shoup,  Stanley Huffman, Glenn Davisson, Dale Tope, John Malcuit, Bob Condo,  Rich Falk, John Johnson and a number of others.

On a warm Saturday afternoon, May 1,1965, Orrville Mayor Nelson Douglas  led a contingent of dignitaries and enthusiastically leaned on a shovel  and tossed high the first spade of earth, marking the beginning of  construction of Wayne County Speedway, Inc. Opening night was June  26,1965, and the nearly 3,000 seats were packed as fans enthusiastically  watched the 'supermodifieds' that would eventually evolve into Sprint Cars. The huge crowd prompted management to announce that additional   grandstands would be constructed as soon as possible.

Over the years some previous staff members were either or became attorneys, editors, mayors, business owners, state senators, prosecuting  attorneys, disc jockeys, and other vocations.

Management will be announcing further plans and action in the coming  weeks regarding the future of the speedway in addition to details about  the legal proceedings.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of  Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road.

For more information contact: 419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith  can be contacted at his office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at:  info@waynecountyspeedway.com  For more information on WCS visit:  www.waynecountyspeedway.com

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com
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September 12, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


Super Late Models & Sprint Cars Close Out FAP/WCS Season*

Orrville, OH --- This Saturday night’s 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models & Sprint Cars extravaganza at Federated Auto Parts  Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH will be the season-ending racing   event for the shortened season at the 3/8 mile banked dirt oval and it promises to be an exciting night with two headlining divisions plus the  competitive Pure Stocks on the racing card. Super Late Model drivers  will compete in a 50-lap main event with $5,000 going to the winner  while Sprint Cars  will race a 25-lap feature event for $2,000 to win.

In addition to the race program that evening the track will also  celebrate it’s annual Kid’s Night. A special pre-race autograph session  will be held prior to race time where kids can meet & greet their  favorite drivers and collect autographs, trading cards, post cards,  photos, decals and much more.

Also a special Gold Rush for kids age 12 & under on the track will be  held where lucky youngsters will be able to have the chance to win  prizes such as bikes, toys and more. Also, three lucky kids will be  selected to present the trophies and checkered flag to the winners in  each of the three feature events and have their photo taken with the  winner(s).

“This is the last race of the year for us and we think the fans will  have a great time with the quality of race cars on hand,” stated Ernie Coffman, owner and promoter of the track. “With the shortened season due  to the April 21 fire we want the last race to be a good one and the  staff is confident that we’ll have some exceptional racing to go out on.”

Among the drivers expected for the Super Late Model Freedom Fighters 50  include previous winners Eric Myers & Ryan Markham (2004), Mark Banal  (2005), Rick Bond (2006) in addition to stars like Keith Berner, George  Lee, Jason Flory, Kristin Flory, Clint Coffman, Wes Morrison, Dave Wirt,  Blaine Aber, Charlie Duncan, Dave Hornikel, Scott Peltz, Jeff  Esbenshade, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Ryan Eddleblute, and many others from  around the surrounding region.

Winged Sprint Cars will also offer high-speed thrills and chills and  among the drivers tentatively expected include Aaron Middaugh, Jason  Dolick, Cody Jacobs, B.J. Haudenschild, Troy Kingan, Duffy Smith, Tim  Hunter, Danny Mumaw, Chuck Wilson, Kirk Jeffries, Tony Beaber, Greg  Mitchell, Jack Helget, Lee Stark, Jeff Taylor, Brian Grove, Travis  Philo, Bill Ault, Cole Duncan and others.

The always exciting Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks will compete in  a 20-lap main event paying $500 to win and drivers expected include Jim  Nicely, Don Baney, Fred Snyder, Frank Oriti, Jose Marsh, Donna Canode,  Troy Anderson, Chad Craver, Dave Haven, Jr., Randy Nisly, Travis  Menshing, Mike Duncan, Keith Tish, Paul McVicker, Paul Whitten, Rich Frame and others.

Gates will open at 3:30, qualifying at 6:30 with racing at 8:00 PM. Admission will be $22 (Adults); $20 (Seniors); Ages 15 & Under: Free!  And Pits: $35.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of  Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route  30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact:  419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith can be contacted at his  office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at: info@waynecountyspeedway.com   For more information on WCS visit: www.waynecountyspeedway.com 
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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com
 
*August 10, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FAP/WCS’ Freedom Fighter 50 Rescheduled For September 15*

Orrville, OH --- Management of Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH have announced a scheduling change for the 4th  Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models & Sprint Cars. The new  date will be Saturday September 15, 2007. The 4th Annual Freedom  Fighters 50 for Super Late Models will spotlight the Super Late Models  along with Sprint Cars and Pure Stocks. Sunday September 16 will serve  as a rain date.

In addition to the race program that evening the track will also  celebrate it’s annual Kid’s Night. A special pre-race autograph session  will be held, a Kids’ Gold Rush and a special color guard unit will be  on hand for opening ceremonies in addition to other attractions and  festivities that will be announced shortly.

“The primary reason for the change of dates is we had hoped to have the  Sprint Cars here every week until the fire back in April changed that,”  stated Ernie Coffman, owner & promoter. “With the All Star Circuit of  Champions announcing a recent scheduling  date at Attica, and with the All Stars being supporters of the track for our annual Ohio Sprint  Speedweek show, and with John Bores of Attica being a supporter of our  track as we are of his, we felt that the change would benefit not only  race teams but the fans as well.”

“In fact, we have heard from a number of Sprint Car fans who asked if  there was a possibility of changing the date to accommodate  them seeing  the All Stars at Attica and then having a chance to see Sprint Cars at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway. I think this will work out  well for everyone.”

The 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models & Sprint Cars  will have Super Late Models racing for $5,000 to win in a 50-lap main  event while the Sprint Cars will compete for $2,000 in a 25-lap feature event. The Thrifty Muffler Pure Stocks will also be racing that night in  a 20-lap main event for $500 to win.

Additional activities and surprises for that night will be announced soon.

The Modified teams who were in attendance on April 21 and unable to race  the night of the fire will be receiving checks in the mail  to compensate them for their efforts that night.

Gates will open at 3:30, qualifying at 6:30 with racing at 8:00 PM.  Admission will be $22 (Adults); $20 (Seniors); Ages 15 & Under:  Free!  And Pits: $35.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway will hold an open practice  session for drivers who want some on-track time in anticipation of the  upcoming 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50. The practice session, open for  any type of race car, will be held on Tuesday August 14 from 5:00 – 9:00  PM EST. The cost will be $50.00 per race car.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of  Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route  30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact:  419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith can be contacted at his  office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at: info@waynecountyspeedway.com   For more information on WCS visit: www.waynecountyspeedway.com 
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*August 5, 2007
For Immediate Release:

DirtOnDirt.com To Sponsor DTWC Fast Qualifier Award*

Chillicothe, OH --- The exciting, new cutting-edge online website, DirtOnDirt.com, set to debut on September 4, has come on board as the  sponsor of the Fast Qualifier Award for the 27th Annual Dirt Track World  Championship presented by GottaRace.com (DTWC), one of dirt Late Model  racing's true crown jewel events that will be held on October 18-20,  2007 at Jim Nier's KC Raceway in Waverly, OH paying the winner $50,000.  DirtOnDirt.com, the first comprehensive, multimedia source for all  things dirt Late Model racing, will also have a presence throughout the  weekend interacting with race fans and teams in addition to presenting  the DirtOnDirt.com Fast Qualifier Award for Late Models.

“Our sport has moved past the grass-roots stage, and its fans are  starving for the kind of timely, expansive and reliable media coverage  that only we will provide,” stated Michael F. Rigsby, chief executive  officer of DirtOnDirt.com. “"We're extremely excited to be a part of the  27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by GottaRace.com.  It's no doubt one of the biggest weekends of the year for Dirt Late  Model Racing, and for our name to be attached to it in any way is an  honor. We're a new company, so aligning ourselves with an old tradition  like the DTWC is something we're truly looking forward to."

DirtonDirt.com, with plans to provide on-site coverage between 60 and 70  races from more than two dozen series around the country over the next  year, will offer a one-stop shop for the Dirt Late Model fan.  Consistently updated content will be available in the gamut of formats:  broadcast-news-quality video reports, text stories, downloadable audio,  blogs and more. The DTWC will also be a source of up to the minute  reporting that will be featured on DirtOnDirt.com

The founders of DirtonDirt.com are Rigsby, a former TV sports anchor for  the NBC affiliate in Madison, Wis.; staff writer Todd Turner, one of  Dirt Late Model’s most respected writers with more than 10 years  covering the sport, most recently for National Dirt Digest, and  promotions director Amber Vander Pluym, who has four years of experience  in marketing for some of the nation’s largest radio conglomerates.  DirtonDirt.com will work with contributing reporters and photographers  to deliver national-scope coverage of Dirt Late Model racing.

“I think the DTWC is the perfect race weekend to really show not only those in attendance, but those around the country, and the world, what  potential DirtOnDirt.com has for not only our race but the industry,”  commented Carl Short, founder and promoter of the DTWC. “And we’re  grateful they have supported the race by sponsoring the Fast Qualifier  Award for $1,000. It shows their commitment to not only the Dirt Track  World Championship but to the sport as well.”

“And with the backgrounds, experience and solid reputations for quality  work shown in the past by Michael, Todd and Amber, I think it’s safe to  say DirtOnDirt.com will be an industry leader in their field soon. I’m  excited about the whole concept and I think it will be a benefit to the  Dirt Track World Championship.”

The proponents of DirtOnDirt.com also feel that marketing their new  product through the 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented  by GottaRace.com will help accelerate awareness throughout the racing  community. "Absolutely!" confirmed Rigsby. “Thousands of people will  descend on Chillicothe that weekend, and people at the race will not  only get a chance to see how DirtonDirt.com does things on location, but  thousands of people can follow the entire weekend on our website. The  exposure we will gain is the exact shot in the arm a new business needs."

“We're looking forward to presenting the big check on Friday night!”

DirtonDirt.com is the first comprehensive, multimedia source for national Dirt Late Model racing results and schedules, around-the- lock  news and original feature journalism. The online-only publication —  offering broadcast-news-quality video reports, text stories,  downloadable audio and blogs — is based in O’Fallon, Ill.

Subscriptions to the online-only publication cost $4.99 per month or $52  a year (about the cost of tickets to two major events). Visitors can explore DirtonDirt.com with a 10-day free trial.

In addition to the full Dirt Track World Championship presented by  Gottarace.com dirt Late Model program the 3rd Annual Jim Dunn Memorial for non-qualifiers will be held in addition to a full program for Modifieds.

Advance sale tickets for the DTWC, especially reserved seating, go  swiftly and race fans are encouraged to order early. Presale prices for  individual tickets are $40 for adult general admission, $10 for children  general admission ages 6-11 with children under age six admitted free  for general admission. The deadline for ordering pre-sale tickets is  October 1, 2007. A pre-sale three-day pit pass will be offered for $50.

After the October 1 pre-sale deadline expires tickets prices will be $50  for adult general admission, $15 children general admission ages 6-11  with children under age six admitted free for general admission.  Three-day pit passes will be $60.

Special reserved seating is also being made available for the 27th  Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Gottarace.com. The top  five rows of the grandstands, including the main grandstands and the new  grandstands in turn four, will be mandated reserved seating. Pre-sale  tickets for reserved seating are $45 per ticket. After October 1  reserved seating will be $55. Reserved seating ticket prices for  children age 11 and under will be $15 per ticket pre-sale and $20 per  ticket after October 1. A seating chart is available on the KC Raceway   website (www.kc-raceway.com) and race fans may pick their preferred  seats on a first-come, first-served basis after July 1 when the deadline  is reached for those who wish to reclaim their reserved seats from last
year.

The 27th Annual Dirt Track World Championship presented by Gottarace.com  kicks off on Thursday evening October 18 with an open practice session.  Qualifying and heat races will be held on Friday evening October 19 with  the consolation race, a non- ualifiers race and the 100-lap Dirt Track  World Championship presented by Gottarace.com to be held on Saturday  evening October 20. Sunday October 21 will serve as the rain date.

Driver entry fee will be $100 if pre-entered by October 1, 2007. After  October 1 the driver entry fee will be $200.

To purchase presale tickets and pit passes and/or to pre-enter a driver,  money orders, cashier’s checks and credit cards may be used. The DTWC  will accept pre-sale credit card orders with Mastercard or Visa. To  place your credit card order telephone the KC Raceway office at: 740.289.4114.

Tickets are also available via mail order by sending a money order or  cashier’s check to: DTWC, 340 Bailey Chapel Road, Piketon, OH 45661.  For more information contact DTWC promoter Carl Short at: 865.945.3423.

Visit the new DTWC website at: http://dirttrackworldchampionship.net

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com
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July 16, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway Will Be At 3rd Cause For Care  Race Car Show & Benefit*

Orrville, OH --- Representatives from Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway located in Orrville, OH will be on hand this Sunday afternoon  July 22 at the 3rd Annual Cause for Care Race Car Show & Benefit that  will be held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, OH from 1:00 PM  – 5:00 PM EST. This year’s show’s proceeds will go to the Big Brothers  Big Sisters of  East Central Ohio organization. The show will spotlight racing and a large array of racecars, teams and drivers are expected to
be on hand.

“We are really looking forward to being at the third Cause for Care Race  Car Show & Benefit this year to support the benefit as well as the Big  Brothers/Big Sisters organization and to also represent Federated Auto  Parts,” stated Ernie Coffman, owner & promoter of Federated Auto Parts  Wayne County Speedway. “We’ll have a display set up and some information  to pass out and we’re just looking forward to enjoying the afternoon and  visiting with race fans and seeing all those race cars.”

The track will be donating items to the special benefit raffle on behalf  of the speedway and Federated Auto Parts.

“Every year this show proves how supportive the racing community is and each year a worthy benefactor is found. Plus it’s a chance for the  racing community to socialize and have some fun in a relaxed atmosphere  while doing some good. Our hat’s are off to Doug   Courtney Drown for  organizing this special event each year.”

In addition to a large array of race cars of all types and divisions  families can enjoy a chicken BBQ, ice cream cones, kids’ games, dunk the driver, door prizes, Driver Door Auction, a quilt raffle and a the  chance to meet and greet your favorite drivers and their sponsors.  Additional activities will also be available.

Wayne County Fairgrounds is located right off Route 30 in Wooster, OH  between Canton and Mansfield.

To register your car, donate a door prize or get more information visit  www.dougdrown.com  or email Courtney Drown at: Drown12@hotmail.com  or  telephone: (330) 465-7691.

There is only one more race slated for the ‘old’ Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH and that will be the 4th Annual  Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models on Saturday September 1, 2007.  After that construction will begin on the ‘new’ Federated Auto Parts  Wayne County Speedway. The upcoming 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 will  be a season-ending extravaganza for race fans and teams before the  facility undergoes an extensive facelift.

The 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models will spotlight  the Super Late Models along with Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks and the make  up Modified feature from April 21 when the concession/office fire  occurred. More details about the upcoming 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50  on Saturday September 1 will be forthcoming over the next several weeks.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route  30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact:  419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith can be contacted at his  office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at: info@waynecountyspeedway.com   For more  information on WCS visit: www.waynecountyspeedway.com

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com

July 13, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

One More Race & Future Plans For Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway

Orrville, OH --- There is only one more race slated for the ‘old’ Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH and that will  be the 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 on Saturday September 1, 2007.  After that construction will begin on the ‘new’ Federated Auto Parts  Wayne County Speedway according to track management. The upcoming 4th  Annual Freedom Fighters 50 will be a season-ending extravaganza for race  fans and teams before the facility undergoes an extensive facelift.

The 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models will spotlight  the Super Late Models along with Sprint Cars, Pure Stocks and the make  up Modified feature from April 21 when the concession/office fire occurred.

“This race is something we dreamed up back when we bought the race track  and its to honor those who serve as policemen, firemen, our soldiers  oversees, it’s a race to honor folks like those and they deserve it,”  commented Ernie Coffman, promoter & owner of the track. “And besides  that, we will be offering race fans some top notch racing that night  with other activities either already planned or in the planning stages.”

In addition to the race program that evening the track will also  celebrate it’s annual Kid’s Night coupled with Back-To-School Night. A  special pre-race autograph session will be held and a special color  guard unit will be on hand for opening ceremonies. “There’s more and our staff is working diligently on planning additional promotional  activities for the fans and drivers for that night, so stay tuned,”  added Coffman.

Coffman revealed some plans for the new renovation project that will  commence this fall. “After September 1 we’ll start on  renovating the  whole facility and get ready for a very active weekly program in 2008,  that’s the plan right there,” commented Coffman. “We are definitely  going renovate the facility. We’re putting everything behind the  grandstands. We’ll have new restrooms, new concession stand, new office,  a new observation deck, a new scoring tower and VIP suites or skyboxes.   The bathrooms and the VIP suites will be air-conditioned. We’ll be doing  some other things that will bring the facility up-to-date and  provide a more enjoyable experience for our fans.”

Coffman also addressed the questions that many race fans have poised  concerning the limited number of races being held since the April 21  fire. “We were allotted so many days to race whether we raced or didn’t  that is what we got,” stated Coffman, referring to several government  entities that oversee construction within the county and state and the  need to bring utilities and construction to current code standards.  “That’s what we got from the government. They were very kind to let us  do what we are doing. We could push the envelope and put us back in a  court situation but we thought it was better to follow the rules and  regulations.”

“The county officials, like the health department for example, have  really been extraordinary to the track. They have been extremely  professional and supportive of us and they have done what they can to  even let us race a couple times this year until  construction is done.  They understand how important the track is to the community and the  economic impact it provides to so many businesses in the area. They have all been professional and very cooperative in every way.”

When the April 21 fire shut the track down for two months Coffman and  staff were pleasantly surprised by the tremendous amount of support the  track received from race fans, teams and area businesses and it all  culminated on June 25 for the 12th Annual Pete Jacobs Memorial, part of  the 25th Annual Ohio Sprint Speedweek which saw the track have a  sell-out crowd it’s first night back in  operation.

“The first night back for the Ohio Sprint Speedweek show, it was awesome  the turn out, it was more than we expected,” said Coffman. “Anytime you  get support it just shows that people have interest. The response and  support has been great. We get race fans calling the shop all the time  asking if we can race again the next week.”

“The race track has been great for the last two shows and the fans have  turned out. The drivers have been supportive too. For example, J.R.  Gentry walked up to me and said, ‘I never thought I’d say this but I  have to thank you for having such a nice race track.’ That was something  I couldn’t just believe.”

The ongoing, long-term court case against the track that originated in  1988 is now in the District Court of Appeals and management feels  confident about the outcome.

“It’s such a shame we have so much support from the community,  government officials, local media, area businesses to say nothing of  race fans and race teams, it’s all been so positive,” said Coffman. “But  yet on the other hand we have a couple individuals who want to try and  shut us down through the courts and their actions isn’t only detrimental  to the speedway and all the race teams’ investment, but it’s also  detrimental to the economic impact to Orrville and Wayne County. Why?  Why would a couple people want to do this to so many people and to a  successful business that has been in operation for 42 years and  contributed tax money, provided jobs for people and brought in customers  to other businesses in the area?”

“Time will tell I guess but we are looking ahead to the 2008 racing  season at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway and many years to  come afterwards. This track is a vital part of the community and we aim  to keep it that way.”

More details about the upcoming 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 on   Saturday September 1 will be forthcoming over the next several weeks.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of  Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route  30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact:  419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith can be contacted at his  office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at: info@waynecountyspeedway.com   For more information on WCS visit: www.waynecountyspeedway.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Track Phone: 330.682.7435
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com

July 7, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


Flyin’ Ryan Markham Leads The Fireworks In ‘Firecracker 4’ Finale
By Doc Lehman

Orrville, OH --- With the enormous Orrville Firefighters produced  fireworks spectacular serving as a patriotic and colorful backdrop   during the entire $4,000 to win 40-lap final leg of the inaugural Ohio  Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4 presented by Hoosier Tire Mid  Atlantic main event at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway on  Saturday July 7, Ashland, OH’s ‘Flyin’ Ryan Markham led the on-track  fireworks in capturing the main event over a quality field of Super Late   Models capping a two night sweep for the popular racer.

At the drop of flagman Don Carnes’ green flag Rick Aukland shot into the lead hounded by Markham, Scott Peltz, George Lee, Rick Bond and Mike  Balzano but it only took until the third circuit for Markham to snag the  lead with Aukland at his heels while Peltz and Balzano engaged in a  battle for third. As the laps began to tick off Markham and Aukland set  sail with Peltz and Balzano swapping third place lap after lap with  eighth starting Doug Drown jousting with Dave Hornikel for fourth.

With cars two and three wide throughout the field jockeying for position Markham entered lapped traffic on lap 24 with Aukland, Peltz, Balzano,  Drown, Robbie Blair and Lee in pursuit. Within a couple laps Markham had  turned on the afterburners and threaded the needle through lapped  traffic eventually putting nearly a full straightaway on the rest of the  pack as Peltz worked his way into second followed by Balzano, Aukland  with Drown and Blair dueling side by side. When the checkers dropped it  was all Markham followed by Peltz, Balzano, Aukland, Blair, Drown, Lee, 
Hornikel, Rocky Owens and Rick Bond.

“This has been a great weekend after the slow start we’ve had this year,” stated Markham who won driving his Massillon Transmission, Stu’s  Place, Dor-Lo’s Pizza sponsored Rocket Chassis/C & C Performance Engines  #5m. “We were here two weeks ago and ran second to (Donnie) Moran using  the low groove but tonight we went up to the top groove and it worked  for us. The car worked great, the crew did a terrific job and it feels  good to win back to back nights.” Markham had won the first portion of  the special series the night prior at Lakeville Speedway.

Winning heat races were Balzano, Drown & Hornikel while Aukland won the dash and Eric Myers won the B Main.

In the Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stock main event after a lap one red flag Fred Snyder set the pace followed closely by Chad Craver, Don   Baney, Randy Nisly and Jim Nicely. As the laps were run off Nicely was  all over Baney for third as the pair powered through the turns side by  side for several laps as Nicely eventually finessed his way into second  place and set his sites on Snyder who he was able to pass on lap nine  off turn two with Snyder, Baney, Craver and Frank Oriti in hot pursuit.  During the latter stages the trio of Snyder, Baney and Oriti entertained  and energized the crowd with a three-way slugfest for second with Baney  taking command of the runner-up spot on lap 18. During the final two  laps it was Nicely, of Atwater, OH, in charge and taking the win over,  Baney, Snyder, Oriti, Jose Marsh, Troy Anderson, Craver, Dave Haven,  Jr., Nisly and Travis Menshing.

The Mini Stocks did double duty with two feature events starting with April 21 postponed main event that had Cody Rinard in large and in  charge pulling away from the field until a lap seven caution. On the  restart Neil Nisly made his presence known by taking second from Don  Lehman while Charlie Ray and Chase Alexander went side by side battling  for fifth that eventually saw Alexander make his way up to third and  holding on while Nisly took the win over Rinard, Alexander, Ray, Dale  Beckett, Lehman, Jeff Theil, Mitch Reichard, Jorden James and John Raber.

In the second Mini Stock barnburner main event Dale Beckett returned to his familiar winning ways by taking the feature win over a hard-charging  Henry Britton, Neil Nisly, Chase Alexander, Cody Rinard, Jeff Theil,   Charlie Ray, Jorden James, Waine Newbury and Brian Baker, Sr.

The next race at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway will be the 4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models on Saturday  September 1, 2007.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route  30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact:  419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith can be  contacted at his  office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at: info@waynecountyspeedway.com  For more information on WCS visit: www.waynecountyspeedway.com 

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
Saturday July 7, 2007
Ohio Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4
RACE RESULTS:

Federated Auto Parts Super Late Models:

FEATURE: RYAN MARKHAM, Scott Peltz, Mike Balzano, Rick Aukland, Rob Blair, Doug Drown, George Lee, Dave Hornikel, Rocky Owens, Rick Bond,  Jackie Boggs, Jason Flory, Wayne Chinn, Keith Berner, Matt Bee Aber,  Eric Myers, Al Farris, J.R. Gentry, Eric Myers

B MAIN: Myers, Berner, Bee Aber, Kristin Flory, Dave Hess, Jr., Wes Morrison, Jr., Jeff Esbenshade, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Joe Ramey, Thomas  Baker, Craig Vosbergen, George Delaney, Dave Wirt, Allen Baker  DASH: Aukland, Markham, Peltz, Lee, Bond, Owens

HEAT 1: Balzano, Blair, Gentry, Esbenshade

HEAT 2: Drown, Flory, Chinn, Myers

HEAT 3: Hornikel, Farris, Boggs, Morrison

FAST TIME: Lee (18.091)

Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks:

FEATURE: JIM NICELY, Don Baney, Fred Snyder, Frank Oriti, Jose Marsh,  Troy Anderson, Chad Craver, Dave Haven, Jr., Randy Nisly, Travis  Menshing, Mike Duncan, Keith Tish, Paul McVicker, Paul Whitten, Rich Frame, Bryan Baker, Jr.

HEAT 1: Oriti, Anderson, Menshing, Haven, Jr.

HEAT 2: Snyder, Craver, Baney, Nisly

FAST TIME: Anderson (21.678)

Mini Stocks:

MAKE-UP FEATURE: NEIL NISLY, Cody Rinard, Chase Alexander, Charlie Ray,  Dale Beckett, Don Lehman, Jeff Theil, Mitch Reichard, Jorden James, John Raber, Waine Newbury, Joe Slys, Brian Baker, Sr., Anthony Collins, Chad  Young, Patric Mallon

FEATURE: DALE BECKETT, Henry Britton, Neil Nisly, Chase Alexander, Cody Rinard, Jeff Theil, Charlie Ray, Jorden James, Waine Newbury, Brian  Baker, Sr., Joe Slys, Mitch Reichard, Mitch Randolph, Don Lehman

Ohio Super Late Model Firecracker 4 presented by Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic NOTES:

Ohio Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4 presented by Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway and Lakeville  Speedway was shorten to two nights when the Wednesday & Thursday race  dates were cancelled due to inclement weather.

Perth Western Australia dirt Late Model driver Craig Vosbergen competed tonight.

A special Super Late Model drivers autograph session was held prior to race time to an enthusiastic crowd who were given a special autograph  booklet in addition to receiving from the drivers trading cards, post  cards, posters, decals & photos. During the autograph session Chuck  Griffith interviewed most of the drivers and special guests. Among the   drivers who participated were Robbie Blair, Mike Balzano, Ryan Markham,  Rick Aukland, Wayne Chinn, Craig Vosbergen, Kristin Flory, Jason Flory,  Doug Drown, George Lee, Dave Hornikel, Wayne Maffett, Jr., Eric Myers,  Scott Peltz, J.R. Gentry and others.

Allen Baker, a ‘former’ successful Late Model driver, spent recent seasons in a Modfied. He returned tonight in a Super Late Model  sponsored by Thrifty Discount Muffler and Derrickson Communications.

Matt Bee Aber was back in the seat of a Super Late Model driving the  Eicholtz Racing Lazer Chassis/Eicholtz Racing Engines #98.

J.R. Gentry, who made the main event in his heat, suffered mechanical  trouble on his GDI Race Cars #14. He opted to drive Thomas Baker’s Ken  Adams Trucking sponsored #3 starting on the tail of the field.

Chase Alexander competed well in the Mini Stock’s two feature events.  The young talented driver and new father is a third generation race. His  father is Late Model racer Chet Alexander and his grandfather is racing  great Dean Alexander.

Late Model driver Mike Lonas was assisting the Eric ‘Spud’ Myers team.

Representatives from Federated Auto Parts were on hand with giveaways.

Several sanctioning body regulars were on hand including MACS drivers  Mike Balzano, Robbie Blair & Doug Drown and IRS drivers Rick Aukland,  Ryan Markham, Wayne Chinn & Rick Bond.

Scott Peltz revealed his daughter & son will soon be turning laps in a  Modified.

Dave Wirt’s Rocket Chassis/Draime Racing Engines #991 is carrying new  sponsorship from Rod Eddblute’s Garage in Mansfield, OH. Wirt will be  concentrating on bigger paying races in the region.

Ron Stuart’s #92 Super Late Model sat idle with mechanical difficulties.

The next race at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway will be the  4th Annual Freedom Fighters 50 for Super Late Models on Saturday  September 1, 2007. Details will be forthcoming.

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July 3, 2007
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Ohio Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4 presented by Hoosier Tires Mid Atlantic FAST FACTS!

WHAT: Ohio Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4 presented by Hoosier Tires Mid Atlantic

WHERE: Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH & Lakeville Speedway in Lakeville, OH

WHEN: July 4-7

RACE DATES: July 4 (Lakeville); July 5 (FAP/WCS); July 6 (Lakeville); July 7 (FAP/WCS)

DIVISIONS: Super Late Models, Pure Stocks, Mini Stocks

PAYOFF: $4,000 to win (Super Late Models), $420 to start

LAPS: 40 laps (Super Late Models)

TIRE RULE: Any Hoosier (Super Late Models)

ENTRY FEE: $100 per nite (Super Late Models)

PURE STOCKS: $300 to win and $50 to start

MINI STOCKS: $200 to win and $25 to start.

BONUS PROGRAM: If a Pure Stock or Mini Stock driver wins two out of the  four races they will receive a $500 bonus. If a Pure Stock or Mini Stock  driver wins three out of the four races they will receive a $750 bonus  and if one Pure Stock or Mini Stock driver can win all four events   respectively they will receive a $1,000 bonus. There will be no entry  fee for these divisions.

CAMPING: Available at both tracks

FEDERATED AUTO PARTS WAYNE COUNTY SPEEDWAY INFO:

GATES: 3:30

QUALIFYING: 6:30

RACING: 8:00 PM.

ADMISSION: $20 (Adults); $15 (Seniors); Ages 15 & Under: Free! And Pits:
$35.

CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE!

DIRECTIONS: Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15 miles west of Massillon,  OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road.

TELEPHONE: 419.522.8761

WEBSITE: www.waynecountyspeedway.com

NOTE: There will be a special Super Late Model drivers autograph session at Federated Auto Parts Wayne County speedway on Saturday July 7 at 7:00  PM behind the grandstands.

LAKEVILLE SPEEDWAY INFO:

GATES:

Pit Gates Open at 2:00 PM for Super Late Models

(Pure Stocks and Minis are asked to come later around 4:30)

General Admission Opens at 5:00 PM

Hot Laps for Late Models at 4:00 PM

Qualifying for Super Late Models at 5:00 PM

Racing: 8:00 PM

ADMISSION: $20 (Adults); $15 (Seniors); $10 (Kids 13-16); 12 & Under  Free; $35 (Pits)

DIRECTIONS: Lakeville Speedway is located one mile east of SR 3 on SR  179, then north on SR 226 at 14191 SR 226 in Lakeville, OH.

TELEPHONE: Track: (419) 827-2072 or Business: (419) 827-5205

WEBSITE: www.lakevillespeedway.com

MOTELS:

Little Brown Inn
940 S. Market
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
Phone: (888) 994-5525

Amerihost Inn
Wooster East
2055 E. Lincolnway
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 262-5008

Amerihost Inn
Wooster North
789 E. Milltown Rd.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 345-1500

Econo Lodge
2137 E. Lincoln Way
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 264-8883

CAMP GROUNDS:

Long Lake Park Campground
8974 Long Lake Drive
69 State Route 3
Lakeville, OH 44638
419.827.2278

Mohican Wilderness
22462 Wally Road
Glenmont, OH 44628
Local Phone: 740-599-6741

Mohican Reservation Campgrounds and Canoeing
23270 Wally Road (C.R. 3175)
Loudonville, OH 44842
Local Phone: 740-599-6631
Toll Free: 800-766-CAMP

Meadow Lake Park
8970 Canaan Center Road
PO Box 63
Wooster, OH 44691
Local Phone: 330-435-6652

 

 

 

 

 

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com

June 28, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Drivers Like ‘Gas Saver’ Ohio LM Speedweek Concept

Orrville, OH --- The upcoming inaugural Ohio Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4 presented by Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic will run on  consecutive nights July 4-7 and will carry a total payoff of nearly  $100,000 at both Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville,  OH and Lakeville Speedway in Lakeville, OH and it’s a ‘gas saving tour’  that has dirt Late Model racers and fans locally and regionally taking a   good hard look at the relative low-mileage four night stand.

“The biggest thing that I am pumped up about is that Speedweek deal is  really a ‘gas saving tour’,” commented George ‘The General’ Lee of  Loudonville, OH, driver of the Maibach Ford #21 Rocket Chassis.  “I went  to Tyler County (Speedway) two weeks ago and that’s three and a half   hours, look where went this past weekend to race, in Canada and that’s  12 hours. So if you look at it, there’s a chunk of change up for grabs that week and the tracks are only, what, 27 miles apart.”

Each Super Late Model feature event will be 40-laps paying $4,000 to win  and $420 to take the green flag and race time will commence at 8:00 PM  each night. On Wednesday July 4 the inaugural Ohio Super Late Model  Speedweek Firecracker 4 presented by Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic will  kick-off at Lakeville Speedway then continue at Federated Auto Parts  Wayne County Speedway on Thursday July 5 before returning to Lakeville  on Friday July 6 and then wrap up on Saturday July 7 at Federated Auto  Parts Wayne County Speedway.

“It’s nice to have two tracks that close to go to,” commented former WCS  track champion Doug Drown of Wooster, OH who drives the Wooster Glass  Co. #12 Rocket Chassis. “And its kind of nice it’s unsanctioned too.  It’s hard telling who will show up but there are a lot of drivers  talking about it.” 

Drivers from several states are expected to compete and race fans will be treated to one driver that will be a fairly new face. Perth Western  Australia dirt Late Model star Craig Vosbergen will be racing in the  United States during the month of July and who will kick off his ‘USA   Dirt Tour’ competing in the Ohio Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker  4 presented by Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic at both tracks.

“To race at these events is going to be a great way to kick of my race  schedule in the USA,” stated Vosbergen. “Having these venues so close by  is a bonus as there won't be much travel involved, which will be good after just flying 36  hours, and I can't wait to get there! Hopefully Doug (Drown) will give  me some of his setup tips as they tell me he runs pretty hard at both  venues.”

Vosbergen will be using the Doug Drown Racing shop as his base of  operations during his stay stateside and will be driving the Racin Tyres  #8 Rocket Chassis. “I would just like to be competitive in these events  and qualifying for the each of the main events will be good,” added  Vosbergen. “We haven't raced since Easter time here (Australia) so I'm  likely to be a bit rusty and I'm sure it  will take a few races to settle into my new car/engine package.”

Vosbergen is also looking forward to the tough competition he will face  among the many dirt Late Model stars who will be participating. “The  competition is always tough no matter where you race these days and I'm  sure with the purse on offer for these four nights there won't be an  easy ride at any of these races,” commented Vosbergen. 


The competition that Vosbergen mentions is something that Kristin Flory is also looking forward to.

Flory of Creston, OH drives the J&D Trucking #U2 Mastersbilt Race Car  and is a former Lakeville Speedway track champion. “I am excited for  Wayne County to reopen, I have missed being over there,” said Flory,  who’s husband. Jason, is the defending WCS track champion. “It makes it  even more exciting now because I know that I am going to be able to race  my car and not just watch.  I really want to show that I can compete with the Super Late Models.”

“My first goal each night will just be to make the show. You cannot win from watching from the stands. I hope lots of cars show up because I  like competition.” And there are others who agree with Flory about the  competition aspect.

“We’ve been running really well here lately and that helps,” said Drown.  “We want to go and make all four shows. The competition is unreal this  year. Like with Ryan (Markham), George Lee, and (Eric) Spud (Myers), the  locals are tough. We’re confident but we’re not getting our hopes to  high because anything can happen in racing.”

For the inaugural Ohio Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4  presented by Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic at Federated Auto Parts Wayne  County Speedway gates will open both nights at 3:30, qualifying at 6:30  with racing at 8:00 PM. Admission will be $20  (Adults); $15 (Seniors);  Ages 15 & Under: Free! And Pits: $35.

At Lakeville Speedway both nights the gates will open for Super Late  Models only at 2:00; grandstands & pits at 4:30; qualifying at 5:00 with  racing at 8:00 PM. Admission will be: $20 (Adults); $15 (Seniors); $10  (Ages 15-16); 14 & Under: Free and Pits: $35.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway races every Saturday night  with gates opening at 3:00 PM, qualifying at 5:30 and racing at 7:00 PM.  FAP/WCS is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15  miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck Griffith can be contacted at his office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at: info@waynecountyspeedway.com  For more information on WCS visit:
www.waynecountyspeedway.com

Lakeville Speedway is located one mile east of SR 3 on SR 179, then  north on SR 226 at 14191 SR 226 in Lakeville, OH. For more information  contact Bob or Judi Schippers at: Track: (419) 827-2072 or Business:   (419) 827-5205. Email: JBSchippers@lakevillespeedway.com  Visit the  Lakeville Speedway website at: www.lakevillespeedway.com 
-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services

 

 

 

 

 

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com

June 28, 2007
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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway Says ‘Thanks’

Orrville, OH --- The management and staff of Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH would like to take a moment to thank a  multitude of people who helped make last Monday’s re-opening of the  track such a success. The track suffered a major fire on April 21 that  destroyed the office and concession stand and caused extensive damage to  he electrical system but within two months the track was in operation  for the 12th Annual Pete Jacobs Memorial presented by Federated Auto Parts.

“First of all, on behalf of my family and the staff, we want to thank  the many, many race fans who came out on Monday night and supported the  track,” stated Ernie Coffman, owner & promoter of Federated Auto Parts  Wayne County Speedway. “As is always the case in any type of racing,  it’s the fans who keep this thing going and we are very grateful for  their support, interest and enthusiasm. None of this would be possible  with out them.”

“I would like to thank the race teams who came out and supported the  show and put on such a great night of entertainment for so many people. The same goes with our track sponsors and in particular Federated Auto  Parts who have stood by us since the fire and have been a big supporter  of the track, the teams and the fans.”

“And last, but certainly not least, our terrific staff. They went above and beyond the call of duty and, as usual, did a great job for all of us. We are fortunate to have such a quality and dedicated team here at  Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway.”
“I would also like to extend a hearty thank you of appreciation to the  local and racing media for their support as well. We are very grateful for the generosity they extended us.”

Track management would like to particularly recognize mainstream radio  entities like WNCO, Clear Channel and WQKT and racing radio programs  Dirt Nation™ Live and  Doug’s Dirt Diary Radio. Management would also  like to acknowledge mainstream newspapers like the Daily Record, News Journal, Bargain Hunter, Independent, Repository, Trading Post, Times
Reporter and so many others in addition to the racing media publications  like Area Auto Racing News, RPM Racing News, Dirt Late Model magazine, Mid American Auto Racing News, National Dirt Digest and others.

“When I saw that fire back on April 21 my heart sank into my shoes,”  commented Chuck Griffith, General Manager of the track. “It just broke my heart and I thought that tragedy would probably keep us from racing  until the 2008 season. But within about a 24 period after those embers  had died the phone started ringing from as far away as South Carolina,  Michigan and all over the country really from promoters saying whatever  we can do to help, we will help Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway.”

“Our fans, our sponsors, our racers, everyone involved in the community  last Monday really made it happen one day before our 42nd anniversary.  What a way to have a grand re-opening with the 12th Annual Pete Jacobs  Memorial presented by federated Auto Parts as part of Ohio Sprint  Speedweek.”

“Looking to the media side, sometimes, even NASCAR, the media is a little bit tough on drivers and facilities and that didn’t happen to us.  There was some negativity on a couple of the internet message boards  where a couple said we were done, we wouldn’t open back up this year, or  ever let alone Speedweek. But Ernie Coffman took it by the horns and  assured everyone that we would be ready, and we were.”

“We had people like WNCO, Clear Channel WQKT, the local papers like the Daily Record who let fans know what was going on. The local and racing  media really came on board and really got the word out. We are very  grateful to everyone for the support we have received.”

Management would also like to single out a number of staff members and  others who spent several weeks nearly daily at the track getting the  facility back in operation for the re-opening.  “Without their help the gates might still be locked, so we thank you   again,” said Coffman referring to Randy Goff, Al Hutchison, Larry  Caskey, Russ Geiser, Rick Corns, Tim Myers, Junior Domer, Ed Dyer &  Chase Coffman.

Up next for Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway is the upcoming  inaugural Ohio Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4 presented by  Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic will run on consecutive nights July 4-7 and  will carry a total payoff of nearly $100,000 at both Federated Auto  Parts Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH and Lakeville Speedway in  Lakeville, OH.

Each Super Late Model feature event will be 40-laps paying $4,000 to win  and $420 to take the green flag and race time will commence at 8:00 PM  each night. On Wednesday July 4 the inaugural Ohio Super Late Model  Speedweek Firecracker 4 presented by Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic will  kick-off at Lakeville Speedway then continue at Federated Auto Parts  Wayne County peedway on Thursday July 5 before returning to Lakeville  on Friday July 6 and then wrap up on Saturday July 7 at Federated Auto
Parts Wayne County Speedway.

More potential race dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Due to upcoming construction of a new 192 foot, two and a half story concession  stand/office/scoring tower/restrooms that will be constructed during the  off-season and regulations that require the facility be brought up to  code and current specs, the track is limited in the number of race dates  by local and state entities until all construction is completed and
approved.

“The government offices we are required to work with and get approval from, both on the county and state level, have been exceptional to work  with,” stated Coffman. “We are grateful for their support and  understanding they have extended to us and we are more than happy to work with them and comply with their regulations. And we’re looking  forward to bringing back a full schedule and our weekly shows next year.”

For the inaugural Ohio Super Late Model Speedweek Firecracker 4  presented by Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic at Federated Auto Parts Wayne  County Speedway gates will open both nights at 3:30, qualifying at 6:30  with racing at 8:00 PM. Admission will be $20 (Adults); $15 (Seniors);  Ages 15 & Under: Free! And Pits: $35.

At Lakeville Speedway both nights the gates will open for Super Late  Models only at 2:00; grandstands & pits at 4:30; qualifying at 5:00 with  racing at 8:00 PM. Admission will be: $20 (Adults); $15 (Seniors); $10   (Ages 15-16); 14 & Under: Free and Pits: $35.

Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway races every Saturday night  with gates opening at 3:00 PM, qualifying at 5:30 and racing at 7:00 PM.  FAP/WCS is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH on US Route 30 or 15  miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr  Road. For more information contact: 419.522.8761 (office) or GM Chuck
Griffith can be contacted at his office at: 419.496.9775 or via email at: info@waynecountyspeedway.com  For more information on WCS visit:  www.waynecountyspeedway.com

Lakeville Speedway is located one mile east of SR 3 on SR 179, then  north on SR 226 at 14191 SR 226 in Lakeville, OH. For more information  contact Bob or Judi Schippers at: Track: (419) 827-2072 or Business:  (419) 827-5205. Email: JBSchippers@lakevillespeedway.com  Visit the  Lakeville Speedway website at: www.lakevillespeedway.com 
-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway
1083 N. Carr Road
Orrville, OH 44667
Office Phone: 419.522.8761
Fax: 419.522.0463
Ernie Coffman/Promoter - 419.522.8761
Chuck Griffith/General Manager - 419.496.9775
Email: info@waynecountyspeedway.com


June 25, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


Stewart & Moran Power to Pete Jacobs Memorial Wins At WCS
By Brian Liskai & Doc Lehman

Orrville, OH --- Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the Federated Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway came back to racing life Monday, as the  University of Northwest Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint  Speedweek presented by RacingJunk.com helped the track reopen from a  devastating April fire. A capacity crowd, 50 O'Reilly All Star Circuit  of Champion Sprints and 31 Super Late Models jammed the pits Monday for  the 12th Annual Pete Jacobs Memorial presented by Federated Auto Parts.

Shane Stewart drove the Junior Holbrook/Larry Wood owned #8h to the  $5,000 victory in the second night of the 25th Annual Ohio Speedweek.

"I'm glad we started up front...it was hard to pass out there tonight," said Stewart as he gazed at his bald right rear tire. "Larry and Junior  decided to run a little harder tire and that made the difference. I was  just trying to keep the car as straight as I could and not burn off the  tires."

Stewart and Byron Reed led the field to the green, with everyone  maneuvering to get to the bottom of the track. Stewart would grab the  lead - one he would never relinquish - with Reed, local hero Kenny Jacobs (his grandfather Pete build the Wayne County speedplant),  defending Speedweek champion Dale Blaney and current All Star point  leader Danny Smith in tow. Reed would exit on lap 16 with mechanical  woes, putting Blaney, Sunday night's winner, right on Stewart's rear  bumper.

The third place battle between Jacobs and Smith wo