CARTERSVILLE, GA – The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division will travel to Greenville Speedway in Greenville, MS this Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for Round 6 of the 2013 season with the $5,000-to-win 3rd Annual “Rumble On The Gumbo 75.” It will also be the first points race for the Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series.”
The Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” is for drivers that choose to the economical $35 Bilstein Spec Shocks on all four corners and the fifth coil of their race cars for the remainder of the 2013 NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Touring Division season.
Drivers will collect points at each event and the Top 5 five drivers at the end of the season will collect point fund money at the end of the season out of the $5,000 point fund. The Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” Champion will earn $2,500.
David Earl Gentry of Murfreesboro, TN was the 2012 Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” Champion after finishing second in the overall NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Touring Division point standings with three wins, 11 Top 5 finishes, 15 Top 10 finishes, and two Fast Time Awards in 22 starts.
Michael Blount of Sumrall, MS finished second in the 2013 Bilstein “Series Within A Series” point standings, Johnny Stokes of Columbus, MS finished third, and Frank Wilson of Harold, FL took the fourth spot.
Bilstein Shocks introduced an economical $35 Spec Shock last season, and there are ten different shocks to choose from. Drivers interested in signing up for the Bilstein Shocks “Series Within A Series” should contact NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Competition Director Tim Sims at 334-864-0805, or 256-794-4047. A list of Bilstein Spec Shock Dealers can be found on the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com.
The action at Greenville Speedway for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Tour begins on Thursday night with a practice session. The gates open at 5 p.m. and the practice will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Friday night, the gates open at 4 p.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 6:45 p.m. and racing is scheduled for 7 p.m. The NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS will compete in Qualifying to earn starting spots for the Heat Races that will fill the front of the field.
On Saturday night, the gates open at 3 p.m. with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Check-In from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is set for 5:40 p.m., and racing is scheduled for 6 p.m. The NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS will compete in B-Main Races to fill the back of the 24-car starting field for the $5,000-to-win 3rd Annual Rumble On The Gumbo 75 later in the evening.
Race fans will also have a unique opportunity to participate in on track action at Greenville Speedway and also help out the local chapter of the American Cancer Society through the “Ride For Life” program on Saturday night.
Stokes, Brent Barrett of Cleveland, MS, Bubba Harrison of Cleveland, MS, Chad Washington of Greenville, MS, and Mike Palasini of Leland, MS will be donating their time and talent to give race fans an opportunity for six laps at race speed around Greenville Speedway in the two-seat “Ride For Life” dirt late model race car to benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
There are two ways race fans can win the “Ride For Life.” Race fans can purchase raffle tickets and win a drawing for a ride, or they can bid for a ride with their favorite driver during an auction at Greenville Speedway on Saturday night. American Cancer Society officials will also be raffling off a Yeti Cooler full of special prizes from area merchants and businesses.
The local chapter of the American Cancer Society is also selling Event Collector T-Shirts for $15 apiece for S-XL and $17 for 2X and 3X sizes. The Raffle Tickets for the “Ride For Life” and the Yeti Cooler Fan Pack are currently on sale for $5.00 apiece.
“Ride For Life” T-Shirts and Raffle Tickets can be purchased from American Cancer Society representatives Jana Sides at 662-820-8729, Pam Cockrell at 662-820-5989, and Kathy Gower at 662-822-6457. All of the proceeds benefit the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. Last year, the local chapter of the American Cancer Society raised $15,000 at the Greenville Speedway “Ride For Life” event.
The Econo Lodge at 3080 U.S. Highway 82 East in Greenville, MS is the Official NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Host Hotel for the 3rd Annual “Rumble On The Gumbo” 75 at Greenville Speedway. The Econo Lodge will offer NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS fans and competitors a special discount rate of $42.00 per night.
The Econo Lodge is located just one mile from Greenville Speedway with plenty of restaurants and shopping close by. To make reservations call 662-378-4976 and ask for the Greenville Speedway special discount rate of $42.00 per night.
For more information about Greenville Speedway call 622-822-7071, or visit the Greenville Speedway web site at www.greenvillespeedway.net. Greenville Speedway is located on the east side of Greenville, MS, one mile south of U.S. Highway 82 on Raceway Road. The physical address is 1040 South Raceway Road, Greenville, MS 38701.
For more information about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing. Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month. You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.
NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation’s number one GM Powertrain and Performance Dealer six years running, with free delivery anywhere in the Southeast. Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. Hedman Hedders is the Official Hedder of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series and the Hedman Husler Award sponsor. Bilstein Shocks is the Official Spec Shock of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. Old Man’s Garage is the sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series. RockAuto.com is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. Racecar Engineering is the Official Parts Supplier of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Contingency Sponsors for 2013 are Dominator Race Products, Stealth Racing Carburetors, Modern Images, Mike Custom Tanks, Shorty’s Shock Service, Schoenfeld Headers, J.T. Kerr Racing Equipment, Kinser Air Filters, AR Bodies, Velocita Racewear, and Performance Rod & Custom. 2013 Chassis Sponsors are Trak-Star Race Cars, Warrior Race Cars, Rocket Chassis, GRT Race Cars, TNT Race Cars, Stinger Race Cars, and CVR Race Cars.