by Dave Westerman
Just three weeks remain before Late Model drivers will converge on Auburndale Speedway for their final race of 2010 with over $22,000 in prize money and contingency awards now up for grabs. Sixty-three different drivers have raced in the previous Late Model events at Auburndale this year and will be eligible for the full purse and all contingencies. The winner can take home $5,000 cash plus contingencies and even if the winner has not competed yet this year at Auburndale, the winner’s check will still be a cool $4,000.
Tim Russell established himself as the favorite by winning the last Late Model race two weeks ago giving him three wins on the season. Jeff Scofield, a two-time winner this year leads the points even though he missed the last race and will certainly be a favorite as well. Daniel Webster is the only other driver to win a Late Model event this year and can’t be counted out as a favorite either. A very large car count is expected with such a big purse on the line.
Fans will have the opportunity to become big winners as well. Aaron’s will be on hand once again and among the prizes they have for the fans will be a big screen television. Midas Jewelers will also be giving away his and her gold watches. Many sponsors have stepped up to the plate for this race including:
American Racer Tires
Hobby Stores
Lilley Air Conditioning & Heat
AMF Chassis
Progressive Race Engines
Florida’s Barn
Ray Hester
Choo Choo Lawn Equipment
Earth Scapes
JPL Auto Empire
U-Pull-It
Midas Jewelers
The first 250 fans through the gates on October 16th will receive free hats and t-shirts from Wix Filters. Fans are asked to be there early to get the best seats as a huge crowd is expected. Also racing that night will be the Legend Cars, Sportsman, Scramblers, V-8 Bombers, Bandoleros and the Kids Club.
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Drivers Eligible for Bonus Money and Awards:
Frank Alberson
Andy Anderson
Randy Anderson
Wayne Anderson
Steve Avinger
Sean Bass
Joe Boyd
Alan Bruns
Anthony Campi
Andrew Carbonell
Jimmy Castleberry
Ross Chastain
Talon Craft
Ricky Diaz
Brian Dorer
Steve Dorer
Brandon Duchscherer
Rusty Ebersole
Chris Fontaine
Jeremy Gerstner
John Gerstner
George Gorham, Jr.
Johnathan Guy
Gayle Haines
David Hart
Ray Hester
Jason Hogan
Jason Howell
Kevin Ingram
David King
Steven King
Tommy King
Austin Kirkpatrick
Kenny Kuhn
Tyler Laing
Cody Lane
Keith Lilley
Ryan Lisak
Ron Lofquist
Perry Lovelady
Raymond Lovelady
Danny Maddox
John Markovitch
Kyle Maynard
Scott Millar
Gary Padula
Rob Partelo
Randy Plantz
Jason Rendell
Tim Russell
Daryl Shelnut
Bobby Shelton
Jeff Scofield
Josh Todd
Steve Tregear
Jason Vail
Wally Warrick
Johnathan Waters
David Weaver
Daniel Webster
Donny Williams
Michael Williams
Joe Winchell
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