SOME $40,000 IN CASH & CONTINGENCIES ON THE LINE SUNDAY AT ERIEZ IN SWEENEY RUSH LATE MODEL "MFG NIGHT" PRESENTED BY MSD FOR INSINGER/SUNOCO NORTHERN TOUR

By Mike Leone

 

July 23, 2015               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

(Erie, PA)...After competing last Sunday in Canada at Humberstone Speedway, the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Dirt Late Model Series returns back to the states this Sunday (July 26) at Eriez Speedway for another Insinger Performance/Sunoco Race Fuels Northern Touring Series event.  Sunday is the fourth annual “Manufacturers Night” presented by MSD with some $40,000 in cash and products to be awarded.

 

Sunday will be the fifth Insinger/Sunoco Northern Tour event of the season and 13th Tour race overall, and while $1,500 will be on the line to win the feature event, most of the attention will be focused around over $30,000 of product that will be given away during intermission to the RUSH racers as part of “Manufacturers Night”!  This year will be the fourth annual event with the prior three taking place at Sharon Speedway, Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway, and McKean County Raceway. 

 

The prizes will be done as a random draw with 50 drivers guaranteed to leave with at least one prize valued at over $200 and most with receiving two or even three prizes.  Three of the major prizes Sunday include a Yahama Electric Start Generator and Wheel Kit from Alternative Power Sources ($2,200 value), four F3 Tornado Brake Calipers from TBM Brakes ($1,800) value, and a full custom driver’s suit from Velocita-USA ($1,000).  Companies such as Beyea Headers, MSD Performance, Jones Racing Products, FK Rod Ends, ARbodies, and K&N have stepped up as Major Contingency Sponsors to offer over $1,500 in prizes for the night.  The complete list of prizes to date is posted below with more expected to be added.

 

“It means so much to both Mike (Leone) and I to have so many nationally recognized product manufacturers support this great event for our racers,” stated RUSH Co-Director Vicki Emig.  “To be honest, when I did the first edition of Manufacturers Night several years ago I threw the $10,000 value on the promotion before I had one commitment for a product; to see the night now grow to over $30,000 in valuable posted items is incredible!  We can't thank these companies and individuals enough for believing in RUSH and our goals for crate racing into the future.  We cherish these relationships and work hard on a daily basis to maintain them as we promote and help market their fine products.  We ask all of our racers to please remember these companies as they make choices for their individual race teams.  We also have to thank MSD for not only their contribution to this night, but for presenting both the Late Model and Sportsman Modified Manufacturers Nights.”

 

Max Blair enters the weekend still in control of the $10,000 pot of gold for the sweep of the Bazell/Sunoco Southern Tour, the Insinger/Sunoco Northern Tour, and the Sweeney Combined Late Model Touring Series titles.  The Centerville, Pa. driver has yet to finish worse than sixth in any of the point events to date with four victories.  Blair leads Bryce Davis by 17 in the Northern Tour, leads Eric Wilson by 64 in the Southern Tour, and ahead of Jason Knowles by 96 in the Combined Tour points heading into the week.  The Southern Tour has a make-up feature from July 3 Friday night at Lernerville with Daryl Charlier and John Waters on the front row.  Waters is coming off his first Tour win of the season last Sunday at Humberstone.  The complete point standings are posted below.

 

In their first year as a Sweeney RUSH weekly-sanctioned speedway, Eriez has completed seven events averaging 20 cars per event with 42 different drivers participating.  Blair has won three of the four events he’s competed in, while Kyle Zimmerman is a two-time winner, and Chad Wright and Ward Schell have each copped a feature event win.   

 

The K&N “Cold Air Induction” Dash will set the two rows after the redraw cars and will award a $100 K&N certificate for first place, $50 K&N certificate for second place, and $25 cash for the third and fourth place finishers.  Blair and Steve Lowery are currently tied for the point lead.

  

Precise Racing Products will award a $100 gift card for the "Pedal Down" Hard Charger that passes the most cars.  The TBM Brakes “Tough Brake of the Night” will award three bottles of Xtreme6 Racing Brake Fluid valued at approximately $45 along with a certificate for a discount off any TBM Brakes purchase at each event.

 

RUSH Officials will choose the "Maxima Performance" Award for a driver that exhibits a performance worthy of such.  The winner will receive a free case of either Maxima Semi-Syn High Performance Racing Oil or Maxima Performance Racing Oil of your choice.  In addition, the winner will receive one can of SC-1 clear coat, one 16-oz bottle of Maxima Cool-Aide concentrate, one 32-oz quart of Maxima PSF power steering fluid, and a Maxima t-shirt.  The value of this prize package is $170!  

 

“Manufacturers Night” Presented by MSD Prize List (as of 7/23)

 

1.      Alternative Power Sources- Yamaha Electric Start Generator (EF40000DE/D) and Wheel Kit ($2,200)
 

2.      TBM Brakes- (4) F3 Tornado Brake Calipers ($1,800)

 

3.      Velocita-USA - Full Custom Drivers Suit ($1,000)

 

 

  1. Beyea Headers - Set of Custom Crate Racing Headers ($800)

 

 

  1. Beyea Headers - Set of Custom Crate Racing Headers ($800)

 

 

  1. Lincoln Electric - One Power Mig 140C Welder and Utility Cart ($700)

 

  1. On Time Body & Graphics - One Complete Custom Late Model Wrap ($700)

 

 

 

  1. MSD Performance - MSD 6ALN Ignition Control, MSD Blaster HVC Ignition Coil & MSD 8.5mm Super Spark Plug Wire Set ($560)   

 

 

  1. MSD Performance - MSD 6ALN Ignition Control, MSD Blaster HVC Ignition Coil & MSD 8.5mm Super Spark Plug Wire Set ($560)

 

 

  1. MSD Performance - MSD 6ALN Ignition Control, MSD Blaster HVC Ignition Coil & MSD 8.5mm Super Spark Plug Wire Set ($560)

 

11.  Jones Racing Products - SBC 55+ Amp Radius Tooth HTD Alternator Kit ($557)

 

  1. Absolute Powder Coating - Gift Certificate Toward Powder Coating of a New Late Model Frame ($550)

 

  1. FK Rod Ends - One Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500)

 

 

  1. FK Rod Ends - One Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500)

 

 

  1. FK Rod Ends - One Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500)

 

 

  1. FK Rod Ends - One Complete Set of 4130 Black FK Rod Ends ($500)

 

 

  1. Rocket Chassis - Certificate Towards Purchase of Product ($500)

 

  1. Warrior Race Cars/High Gear Speed Shop - Certificate for Product ($500) or $1,000 off the Purchase of a New Warrior Chassis

 

  1. Insinger Performance - Certificate Towards Purchase of one Drum of Sunoco 260 GT Fuel ($440)

 

  1. Bazell Race Fuels - Certificate Towards Purchase of one Drum of Sunoco 260 GT Fuel ($440)

 

  1. Jones Racing Products - SBC 602/604 Crate Serpentine Water Pump & Power Steering Belt Drive ($413)

 

  1. Ingram Engines - One Beehive Conversion Kit (Part #19300952) ($360)

 

  1. Maxima Racing Oils – Complete car service package with oils, cleaners & wax ($350)

 

  1. ARbodies/K&N - Dirt Nose/Fender Combo Kit & $100 K&N Certificate ($345)

 

  1. ARbodies/K&N - Dirt Nose/Fender Combo Kit & $100 K&N Certificate ($345)

 

 

  1. ARbodies/K&N - Dirt Nose/Fender Combo Kit & $100 K&N Certificate ($345)

 

  1. ARbodies/K&N - Dirt Nose/Fender Combo Kit & $100 K&N Certificate ($345)

 

 

  1. ARbodies/K&N - Dirt Nose/Fender Combo Kit & $100 K&N Certificate ($345)

 

  1. ARbodies/K&N - Dirt Nose/Fender Combo Kit & $100 K&N Certificate ($345)

 

 

  1. ARbodies/K&N - Dirt Nose/Fender Combo Kit & $100 K&N Certificate ($345)

 

  1. Diversified Racing/Bulldog – Pair of Friction Fighter Sportsman Gear Sets ($325)

 

  1. Bert Transmission - Full overhaul kit for a Bert Transmission ($320)

 

  1. HVH - SS4150-.5AL Super Sucker carb spacer ($140) & Diversified Racing/Bulldog - Friction Fighter Sportsman Gear Sets ($163) ($303 total value)

 

  1. HVH - SS4150-.5AL Super Sucker carb spacer ($140) & & Diversified Racing/Bulldog - Friction Fighter Sportsman Gear Sets ($163) ($303 total value)

 

  1. Hoosier Tire Distributors - Two “Crate Racin USA” Hoosier tires ($300)

 

 

  1. Hoosier Tire Distributors - Two “Crate Racin USA” Hoosier tires ($300)

 

 

  1. Hoosier Tire Distributors - Two “Crate Racin USA” Hoosier tires ($300)

 

 

  1. Hoosier Tire Distributors - Two “Crate Racin USA” Hoosier tires ($300)

 

  1. Anonymous Donor - Two “Crate Racin USA” Hoosier tires ($300)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

  1. Longacre/Precise Racing Products - One Polished Aluminum Air Tank & $100 Precise Gift Card ($300)

 

  1. C.Smith Machineshop - SBC Bert/Brinn Protorque design starter & apparel package ($250) & $50 CrateInsider.com certificate ($300)

 

  1. Out-Pace Products - 1 Aluminum Back Clumber Pinion Plate ($145) & 1 Slotted Climber Frame Mount (Rocket or MasterSbilt style) ($125) Total value ($270)

 

  1. Allstar Performance - Gift Certificate ($250)

 

  1. Bernheisel Race Components - Lazer Lid with Cap Package ($250)

 

  1. Close Racing Supply - Gift Card ($250)

 

  1. Quick Car/TBM Brakes - Gauge Panel Assembly plus 3 Bottles of TBM Brake Fluid ($245)

 

  1. Jones Racing Products - Ultra-Lightweight 3 Blade 15” Hustler Fan & ½ Thick Double Ended Billet Aluminum Wrench Set ($234)

 

48.  Jones Racing Products - SBC Crate Serpentine Belt Drive Kit ($227)

 

49.  FSR Racing Products - Aluminum Radiator ($175) & $50 CrateInsider.com Gift Certificate ($225)

 

  1. CrateInsider.com - Gift Certificate ($100) & one item to be added

 

Bilstein Shock Absorbers – (4) Bilstein Bandit Shocks for any driver currently participating in the program or would like to start in the program immediately or at the start of 2016 (must be at least 2 in the drawing)  ($540)


Additional prizes:

·         Steve’s Auto - 2 complete dyno services $600 each ($1,200)

·         K&N Cold Air Induction System ($500)

·         25 gift certificates for one box (200ct count) of custom tearoffs to the bottom 25 finishers ($625)

·         10 20% off any purchase of an Ultra Shield product

·         50 $25 off the retail purchase of any DMI/Bulldog product ($1,250)

·         Keizer Aluminum Wheels – one $50 certificate toward the purchase of a wheel to the top 20 finishers ($1,000)

·         BSB Manufacturing – two 50% off of 60 or 61 Series Shocks ($650-900 value each) & two 50% off set of birdcages ($475 value each)

·         Fast Shafts - $250 off the purchase of a carbon fiber driveshaft

·         Race event contingencies from K&N, TBM Brakes, Maxima Racing Oils, Precise Racing Products, CrateInsider.com

 

Additional prizes may be added

 

Eriez 25-lap Feature payoff: 1. $1,500  2. $800  3. $550  4. $410  5. $375  6. $340  7. $325  8. $295  9. $285  10. $280  11. $255  12. $250  13. $230  14. $225  15. $200  16. $195  17. $190  18-24. $185. 

 

Eriez Non-Qualifier payoff: 1. $150  2. $125  3. $115  4. $110  5. $105  6. $100  7. $95  8. $90  9. $85  10-24. $80. Tow $75.

 

Insinger/Sunoco Northern Late Model Tour Points (Drivers must be Touring member to receive points): 1. Max Blair 388  2. Bryce Davis 371  3. Jason Knowles 357  4. Randy Hall 351  5. Brian Knowles 348  6. John Waters 347  7. Eric Wilson 333  8. Ward Schell 245  9. T.J. Downs 233  10. Dennis Lunger, Jr. 190  11. Jeff Dayman 163  12. Doug Gavette 158  13. Kyle Zimmerman & Phil Potts 98  15. Joe Martin 94  16. Chad Wright 88  17. Adam Sixt & W.L. 84  19. Matt Harvey 73  20. Jon Rivers 72  21. Michael Mitchell 70.

 

Combined Northern/Southern Late Model Tour Points (Drivers must be Touring member to receive points): 1. Max Blair 1120  2. Jason Knowles 1024  3. Brian Knowles 1012  4. Eric Wilson 1001  5. John Waters 993  6. Steve Lowery 616  7. Kyle Lukon 476  8. Randy Hall 440  9. Michael Lake 410  10. W.L. Stile 398  11. Rob Marhefka 384  12. Bryce Davis 371  13. Doug Gavette 316  14. Michael Duritsky, Jr. 280  15. Rick Singleton 273  16. Joe Martin 256  17. Ward Schell 245  18. Ryan Montgomery 238  19. Clay Ruffo 237  20. T.J. Downs 233  21. Troy Shields 230  22. Reese Masiello 228  23. Dennis Lunger, Jr. 190  24. Kyle Zimmerman 186  25. Ryan Markham 180  26. Chad McClellan 174  27. Jeff Dayman 163  28.. Russell Baird, Jr. 151  29. Phil Potts 98  30. Chad Wright 88  31. Adam Sixt 84  32. Matt Harvey 73  33. Nolan Dalton & Jon Rivers 72  35. Cody Dawson 71  36f. Michael Mitchell, Josh Holtgraver & Andrew Wylie 70.

 

You do not have to a member of RUSH to compete.  RACEceivers are mandatory at all events.  Transponders will not be used.  There will be a $75 entry fee.  Gates open at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon with warm-ups at 5:45 and racing at 6.

 

Eriez Speedway is a 3/8-mile track located outside of Erie, Pa. in Hammett at 9821 Sampson Rd., Erie, PA 16509.  For more information, check out www.eriez-speedway.com.  Follow them on Twitter @EriezSpeedway1 and like their page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eriezspeedway

 

 RUSH Late Model marketing partners include Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, Pace Performance, Hoosier Tire, Bilstein Shocks, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, MSD Ignition, Maxima Racing Oil, Jones Racing Products, Alternative Power Sources, Precise Racing Products, ARbodies, TBM Brakes, K&N Filters, Lincoln Electric, TurboStart, Beyea Headers, FK Rod Ends, Bobby Lake Motorsports, Crate Innovations Inc., Moroso Performance Products, Velocita-USA, High Gear Speed Shop, CrateInsider.com, B.R.A.K.E.S., RockAuto.com, and Valley Fashions.

 

E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at [email protected] and snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300 and fax is 724-964-0604. The RUSH Racing Series website is www.rushracingseries.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rushlatemodels and follow us on Twitter @RUSHLM.
 

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