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| The North-South Sprintcar Shootout Final Showdown | The USA Sprints will sanction thier last race forever on Friday July 6th and Saturday July 7th called the North South Shootout Final Showdown at the Charlotte County Motorsports Park. This news is a result of ongoing conitinuing health related issues to RC Roper the USA Sprints Promoter and Chip Stick thier race director. The decision was made to have one last race and make it truly special.
CCMP Promoter Bobby Deihl has stepped up to the plate in order to give Florida Sprintcar Fans even more to be excited about as he will use this race as the kick-off for the very first ever FAST Winged Sprints. As part of the race weekend package the USA Sprints will hold thier last race ever and to end the 2007 Southern Thunder Tour Points Series. In addition the FAST Winged Sprints will open thier Points Championship Series with these same races.
The North/South Shootout is an invitational race weekend for all Limited Dirt Sprints in the State of Florida. Thus you can expect to see some of the Top Stars and cars from all over the State participating. Some of the early entries are Bruce "Rocketman" Durden from Jaxsonville Florida and Dakotah Stevens the 2006 FSCA Champion. Also expected is young Michael Smith who was the 2006 TBARA Rookie of the Year and 2005 USA Sprints Top Rookie.In addition Scotty Adema will be on hand as Scotty is the 2001 TBARA Rookie of the Year. Lakeland's own TBARA Standout and 2 time feature winner in 2007 Brian Gringass will be on hand in his own # 4 Stealth.
We are hopeful that all the former USA Sprints Champions and Top Rookies from years past will make the treck. We do expect "Tiny" Tim George (2005) and Andy Kelly (2004) however Andy will be attending in support of brother Skeeter Kelly who is subbing for Andy while Andy recuperates from serious back surgery. Skeeter will be piloting the familiar black # 11 Maxim.We know for sure that USA regulars Greg "The Jet" Leonard and RC Roper "The Racin Cowboy" will be on hand as will Mike "Hollywood" Schroeder and Roper's Teammate Mike "Wingman" Tharp's # J1 Gambler.
The format will be practice on Thursday nite under the lights and the Friday race will be starting at 7pm.There will heats a dash and 25 lap feature. There is also free overnite camping and a special USA Sprints party with food and music after the races on Friday.On Saturday night we will run another set of heats and a 25 lap feature with a special dash that will be of promoter Bobby Deihl's choice. We will also honor all the former USA Sprints Champions, drivers and teams that are present. There will be a meet and greet for the fans down on the Track and special introductions included.
Other Friday nite racing action will highlight the Real Racin USA Thunder Truck 35, Gator Tire Center Fab 4's and Pro 4's, Roadwarriors,Mini-Stocks and Mod Minis to go along with the North South Shootout Sprints. On Saturday there will
be the North South Shootout Sprints, Outlaw Street Stocks 50 lapper, Super Stock, Real Racin USA Thunder Trucks, Gator Tire Center Fab 4's and Pro 4's & to cap off the weekend there will be a $1,000.00 to Win Figure 8 Enduro-CCMP Roadwarrior-Desoto Speedway Pure Stock Championship Finale.
Call Bobby Deihl at the track at 941-575-7223 for more information or drivers call RC Roper at 239-872-0168. Stay up to date with all the latest news and information by visiting the either the USA Sprints website at www.usasprints.com or the CCMP website at http://www.charlottecountyracing.com/
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