| Thursday, October 17, 2002 | |
| FASCAR Late Model Double Header at USA International Speedway Saturday | by John Barker
Samsula, Fla - The Florida Association of Stock Car
Auto Racing (FASCAR) will run a double-header of Late
Model racing in "97 Country" WPCV Octoberfest 2002
presented by The Boy Scouts of America on Saturday
night at USA International Speedway in Lakeland, FL
with racing beginning at 7:30 p.m.
FASCAR Sunbelt Super Late Models will run a 125 lap
race and Goodyear Challenge Series Late Models will
compete in a 100 lap event on the three-quarter mile
track.
Tight point races in Sunbelt and Goodyear events is
sure to make these Late Model features true fender
benders.
In Sunbelt Super Late Models Michael Williams of Mims,
FL in his South 40 Motorsports ride with 791 leads
the way and David Rogers of Orlando, FL with 766 is
staying close in his TM Ranch Dodge.
Early Sunbelt point leader Dick Anderson of Wildwood is
still in close reach, but mechanical difficulties have
slowed his progress. He has 731 points. James Powell
of Astor, FL and winner at Sebring International Raceway
during a road race in his A Natural Difference ride two
weeks ago, is fourth with 710 marks.
Goodyear Challenge Series Late Model drivers are led by
Jerry Symons of Clermont, FL driving the Central Florida
Auto Expressride and he leads the way with 831 points.
Wayne Morris of Mulberry, FL in the Crenshaw Motorsports
owned Michael Holley Chevrolet car is closing in quickly
and won the last Goodyear race at USA. Morris is second
in points with 798. Tony Amico of Clearwater is third
on the point ladder with 767 in his Executive Racing
School Chevrolet.
Ticket prices at USA are $15 - $25 and cost for children
10 and under is $5. You can call 1-800-984-7223 for
credit card orders. Tickets can also be picked up now
at the Speedway office.
Grandstand gates open at 11 a.m. and practice by division
is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Qualifying by divisions is
scheduled for 4 p.m. and an autograph session is at
6:15 p.m. Driver introductions are at 7:10 p.m.
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