9/10/2004

TROYER ASPHALT CHASSIS GIVEAWAY AT LANCASTER'S U.S. OPEN

Lancaster Raceway Park and Troyer Race Cars and Parts recently announced their continued partnership for Lancaster's U.S. OPEN. Once again this year, a lucky driver competing in the September 24-26th event will win a brand new 2005 Modified Troyer Chassis. The program has expanded this year to include the Sportsman portion of the event as well. "We are committed to the success of open wheel racing and feel this can offer a boost to the competitors while at the same time offering support to Lancaster. We have a special connection to Lancaster because of my father," stated Billy Colton, president of Troyer Inc. Bill Colton Sr. was a strong supporter of Modified racing at Lancaster for many years, instituting the Lucky 15 Lap program, which is a strong part of Lancaster's Open, as well as initiating the Thermal Foam Soft Walls for racetracks across the country. "It's a special promotion we do with Lancaster each year," continued Billy, "combined with the strong purse and over $10,000 in lap money on the line, the chassis giveaway makes this one of the most attractive races for asphalt short tracks," he concluded. Lancaster management is also aware that when you take care of the drivers, the cars will come and that in turn attracts the fans. 

Last year's Open was one of the highest attended shows in recent history at the Buffalo based 1/2 mile oval. "We attribute the crowd to the quality of racers that have been supporting Lancaster on a weekly basis and those who come in for the prestige of the Open," stated General Manager Fred Somers. "Also, you can't beat the price at the gate for the quality and amount of racing you see. We have kept the weekend price at $30.00 which is great!" he continued. 

The weekend kicks off with practice on Friday September 24 from 6-10 pm, followed by a Racer Party and Fan Appreciation Bonfire. Saturday will see qualifying for all divisions with a 75 Lap SST Sportsman Points event and 75 Lap Cup Lite Main event. Sunday will be non-qualifiers plus TQ Midgets 25 laps, Street Stocks 30, Super Stock 30, Late Model 75 and RoC Modified Championship 125. 

The Troyer Chassis giveaway will be open to all drivers in the Sportsman and Modified ranks who campaigned a Troyer Chassis for 50% or more of the 2004 season. The top 5 Troyer drivers to cross the finish line in the Modified 125 and the top 3 Troyer drivers in the Sportsman feature will have a chance to be drawn to take home a brand new Troyer car. The drawing will be held on the frontstretch following the Modified main event on Sunday.
For details on the chassis giveaway or other aspects of the U.S. Open, please contact the Lancaster Office at (716) 759-6818 or www.lancasterracing.com. 

Source:  Jennifer Fidanza/Lancaster Raceway Park PR
Posted:  September 11, 2004