BIG BONUS AWARDED AT “THE SHOWDOWNS”
Bakersfield, CA – Two of the richest Super Late Model events of 2015, just raised the stakes. As Doug Hobbs of Evergreen Speedway, the host of the June 27th, 2015 “Summer Showdown”, and Larry Collins, who’s team will bring the “Winter Showdown” to Kern County Raceway Park on February 28th, 2015, announced a $10,000 bonus award to the driver who performs best overall at the two events.
“We thought this was a great way to tie the two races together, and create some extra incentive for teams to travel to both of these big events,” stated Hobbs. “We’re excited about working with Larry and his staff, and look forward to the association between the Winter and Summer Showdowns.”
In 2014, Summer Showdown winner Cameron Haley drove off with $21,000.00 in prize money after claiming the Don Scriver Pole Award and winning the annual 200-lap race at Evergreen Speedway.
For 2015, both the Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway Park and Summer Showdown at Evergreen Speedway will pay $25,000.00 to each of its winners, with over $125,000.00 being paid out in prize money at each event.
“Doug and everyone at Evergreen Speedway have done a great job with the Summer Showdown. We see events like these as a way to inject excitement into our sport, so together we’re building two big events for teams and race fans to look forward to year after year.” added Collins. “It’s a hellava incentive for someone to have the shot at pocketing $60,000.00 by winning both races, and scoring the bonus. Race teams from coast to coast have already been calling for more information.”
Concord, North Carolina standout driver Preston Peltier has already made plans for the Winter Showdown. “We’re looking forward to coming out for the Winter Showdown in February, and if we do well, we’ll be back for the Summer Showdown at Evergreen,” stated Peltier, a three-time winner in the PASS South Series in 2014. Peltier, works at Hendrick Motorsports during the week and spends his vacation days competing in PASS events and other marquee Late Model races, such as the Snow Ball Derby and the World Crown 300 which he won in 2013. “We’ve been wanting to come out and do some of the big west coast shows and these two races are going to be events that a lot of drivers will want to come out to be part of next year.”
The combined payout for the Winter Showdown and Summer Showdown will exceed $250,000.00, including the $10,000.00 bonus paid to the top team overall for the two events.
The “Winter Showdown”, February 26th, 27th and 28th, 2015 at Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, California, for more information go to www.SRLSouthwestTour.com.
The “Summer Showdown”, June 25th, 26th and 27th, 2015 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington, for more information, go to www.EvergreenSpeedway.com.
