{"id":490,"date":"2010-02-10T14:36:12","date_gmt":"2010-02-10T14:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/?p=490"},"modified":"2010-02-10T14:36:12","modified_gmt":"2010-02-10T14:36:12","slug":"rain-forces-early-cancellation-of-big-block-practice-on-tuesday-at-volusia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karnac.com\/flanews\/upcoming-events\/rain-forces-early-cancellation-of-big-block-practice-on-tuesday-at-volusia\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain Forces Early Cancellation of Big-Block Practice on Tuesday at Volusia"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Tom Skibinski<\/strong><\/p>\n

BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Tuesday marked the eighth scheduled day of competition during the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals By University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, featuring the first appearance of 2010 by Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified teams from the Northeast.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, racing was not in the plans for Mother Nature as steady afternoon rain showers forced track officials to put an early end to the Big-Block debut with nearly 30 race teams ready to converge on the popular Barberville half-miler for practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur decision was made based on the hazardous conditions the persistent rain created and an 80% chance it would continue well into the night,\u201d remarked VSP General Manager Tonya Moschell, following the decision to cancel all activity that was officially announced at 3 p.m. with rain still pounding down. \u201cThe forecast tomorrow calls for plenty of sunshine so the anticipation remains high by fans anxiously waiting to catch a glimpse of the Big-Blocks when they hit the track for the first time Wednesday.\u201d<\/p>\n

A big UMP doubleheader featuring full-fender Super Late Models and open-wheel Modifieds headlined Volusia\u2019s scheduled Tuesday night card. Tickets purchased for the show may be presented for any of the remaining events during the DIRTcar Nationals. In the event that tickets cannot be used, tickets may be mailed to Volusia Speedway Park, 1500 E SR 40, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130 to obtain an refund.<\/p>\n

Before the rain started falling at 1 o\u2019clock, a growing number of race haulers waiting to unveil the newest mighty DIRTcar Modified creations had reached the speedway grounds. Over 40 race teams are expected back on Wednesday for the Big-Block Modified opener as the DIRTcar Nationals continues Race Weeks ’10 in the Sunshine State.<\/p>\n

DIRTcar NE’s 35th season of short-track racing is now scheduled to kick off on Feb. 10 with a full set of qualifiers followed by a 30-lap feature race paying $2,000 to win. Two more Big-Block shows at VSP are scheduled for Feb. 11-12 before action concludes Saturday night with a big $5,000-to-win 50-lapper.<\/p>\n

For additional Big-Block Modified information, log into www.superdirtcarseries.com or www.dirtcarnationals.com, where you can find complete race results for all divisions contesting in the DIRTcar Nationals. Be sure to sign up as a Super DIRTcar Series follower on Twitter by visiting http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/SuperDIRTcar and receive updates anywhere at anytime as the 2010 season of Big-Block Modified racing gets underway.<\/p>\n

A complete schedule of events can also be viewed by logging into Volusia Speedway Park on the internet at www.volusiaspeedwaypark.com, with more material about the entire circuit found on www.dirtcar.com.<\/p>\n

2010 Super DIRTcar Series @ Volusia Speedway Park – Barberville, Fla.
\n39th DIRTcar Nationals By UNOH Big-Block Modified Roster (pre-race)
\nCar# Driver\/Hometown Team (Sponsor \/ Chassis \/ Engine)
\n0 Richie Pratt Jr.\/Woodbury Heights,NJ South Jersey Overhead Door\/TEO\/DDE
\n01 Brett Ballard\/Pennsville,NJ South Jersey Overhead Door\/TEO\/DDE
\n07 Tim Kerr\/Picton,ONT Hubert Kerr Construction\/Bicknell\/Enders
\n1 Darwin Greene\/Susquehanna,PA Greene Quality Bluestone-Big Diamond Tools\/Bicknell\/Jensen Tech
\n1f Stewart Friesen\/Niagara-o-t-Lake,ONT Pizza Logs-Jeff Daley&Sons Oil-Westmoreland Golf Club\/TEO\/Enders
\n1p Billy Pauch\/Frenchtown,NJ K&A Excavating Contractors-Pioneer Pole Buildings\/Bicknell\/Morrison
\n3d Dexter Stacey\/Kahnawake,QUE Bully’s Truck Stop-CFF,Inc.-Unicast Crusher Parts\/Bicknell\/Morrison
\n6 John Stangle\/Neshanic Station,NJ Active Disposal-Lightning Delivery-Metro Optics\/TEO\/VanHorn
\n7 Rick Laubach\/Quakertown,PA Benton Electric & Elevator-Jones Racing Products\/TEO\/Enders
\n8 Rich Scagliotta\/Bound Brook,NJ Central Jersey Trailer & Hitch Depot-Adamsville Maintenance\/Troyer\/Feil
\n8r Rob Bellinger\/Dexter,NY Westward Painting-Coffin Excavation-Lake Ontario Realty\/Troyer\/Finger Lakes
\n9s Matt Sheppard\/Waterloo,NY Xtreme Lubricants\/Bicknell\/C.C. Performance
\n10v Bobby Varin\/Sharon Springs,NY Commercial Roofing & Sheetmetal-JWJ Container-Gypsum\/Bicknell\/Morrison
\n14 Jimmy Horton\/Neshanic Station,NJ Alpha Distribution Solutions-McKeansburg Hotel\/TEO\/Enders
\n14j Alan Johnson\/Middlesex,NY Sue Johnson Racing\/Bicknell\/Jimmy D’s Speed
\n19h Chris Higgins\/Syracuse,NY Transportation Repair Service-JLRB Construction\/Bicknell\/Higgins Performance
\n20 Brett Hearn\/Sussex,NJ Madsen Mtrspt-Wentworth Custom Homes-Benjamin Moore Paints\/TEO\/Enders
\n21k Randy Chrysler\/Lewiston,NY TIBchurch.org-Signal Cigarettes-Randy’s Smoke Shop\/Bicknell\/Mr. E
\nt21 Roger Chrysler\/Lewiston,NY Frontenac Water-Randy’s Smoke Shop-Joey’s Sneaks-NECO\/Bicknell\/Nickel
\n22 Mario Clair\/St-Edmond,QUE ResistO-Batiments JDL-Motel Drummond-Freightliner\/Bicknell\/Morrison
\n23 Billy VanInwegen\/Sparrowbush,NY Len & Jo’s Restaurant\/Bicknell\/Precision
\n29 Jeff Brownell Jr.\/Waterloo,NY Xtreme Lubricants\/Bicknell\/C.C. Performance
\n30 Jamie Mills\/Milford,DE I.G.Burton Car Dealership-ReMax Realtor-L&W Ins.\/Bicknell\/H&G Associates
\n33 Ray Swinehart\/Bechtelsville,PA J & L Speed Supplies\/Bicknell\/Malcuit
\n34 Andy Bachetti\/Sheffield,MA Steve Hough Motors\/PMC\/JPM
\nm40 Mark Forte Jr.\/Blue Anchor,NJ Forte Motorsports\/TEO\/Finger Lakes
\nr40 Ryan Forte\/Blue Anchor,NJ Forte Motorsports\/TEO\/Finger Lakes
\n42p Pat Ward\/Genoa,NY Gypsum Express,Ltd.\/Bicknell\/Kevlar
\n43 Keith Flach\/Ravena,NY Flach Crane & Rigging-Gould Erectors & Riggers\/Bicknell\/Enders
\n48too Dave Rauscher\/Waterloo,NY Magee Transportation Services-Monadnock Disposal Service\/Bicknell\/Morrison
\n49er Danny Johnson\/Rochester,NYNick Nero Motorsports\/Bicknell\/Hi-Performance Chevrolet
\n56 Vince Vitale\/Phoenix,NY Affordable Landscaping-V & V Racing\/Troyer\/Enders
\n65 Rex King\/Bristolville,OH Midway Garage Doors-RD Bank Chevrolet-GS Engine Poer\/Bicknell\/Jim Bailey
\n66w Wallace Stacey\/Kahnawake,QUE Bully’s Truck Stop-CFF,Inc.-Unicast Crusher Parts\/Bicknell\/Morrison
\n77x Dale Planck\/Cortland,NY RezX Racing-Twin Leaf\/Bicknell\/Kevlar
\n79 Jeremy Markle\/Port Jervis,NY Len & Jo’s Restaurant-Advance Recovery\/Bicknell\/Precision
\n85 Dan Vauter\/Forest City,PA Vauter Racing\/Bicknell\/Enders
\n85j H.J. Bunting III\/Milford,DE J&M Roofing & Builders-Art Collins Trucking\/TEO\/Medford Speed
\n91 Billy Decker\/Unadilla,NY Gypsum Wholesalers-Stadium Int’l-Quality Hardwoods\/Bicknell\/Kevlar
\n97 Michel Chicoine\/Ste-Cecile de Milton,QUE GMCI Express-E.Beaudry Enterprises\/Bicknell\/Enders
\n98h Jimmy Phelps\/Baldwinsville,NY HBR Motorsports-Wave Energy Drink-Mohawk Northeast\/Troyer\/Bruneau
\n99L Larry Wight\/Phoenix,NY Gypsum Express,Ltd.\/Bicknell\/Kevlar
\n165 Rex King Jr.\/Bristolville,OH Jim Brown Seed Sales-Reese Services-Cintas\/Bicknell\/Jim Bailey<\/p>\n

39th Florida DIRTcar Nationals By UNOH Big-Block Modified Schedule
\n*All times and events subject to change.
\nOpening Night (Wed.-Feb. 10.)
\n26 Car Field Maximum
\n4 heats (8-laps) with 5 cars from each qualifying for 30-lap \u2018A\u2019 Feature
\n2 \u2018B\u2019-Features (10-laps) with 3 cars transferring
\n\u2018Heads Up\u2019 Start for Feature from Qualifying events (No draw)
\n2nd & 3rd Nights (Thr.-Fri.)
\n26 Car Field Maximum
\n4 heats (8-laps) with 5 cars from each qualifying for \u2018A\u2019 Feature
\n2 \u2018B\u2019-Features (10-laps) with 2 cars transferring
\n2 Provisional Positions to highest finishing point earners not to qualify through the \u2018B\u2019-Features
\n(Top 8 \u2013 1st and 2nd \u2013 from each heat Redraw)
\nFinal Night (Sat.-Feb. 13)
\n28 Car Field Maximum
\n4 heats (8-laps) with 5 cars from each qualifying for \u2018A\u2019 Feature
\n2 \u2018B\u2019-Features (10-laps) with 3 cars transferring
\n2 Provisional Positions to highest finishing point earners not to qualify through the \u2018B\u2019-Features
\n(Top 8 \u2013 1st and 2nd \u2013 from each heat Redraw)<\/p>\n

General Daily Schedule:
\n10:00 am — Pit Gates Open, Transporter Parking, Team Entry
\n1:00 pm Pit Pass Sales Open
\n3:00 pm Pits Cleared, Pit Passes\/Credentials required
\n4:40pm Grandstand, Midway areas cleared.
\n5:00pm Grandstand Gate opens
\n5:00pm Drivers meetings (All draws for starting position conclude at the end of the driver\u2019s meeting)
\n6:00pm Hot Laps\/ Qualifying
\n7:20 pm Opening Ceremonies
\n7:30 pm First Race<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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