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STEVE
CHRISTIAN, LATEST SOUTHERN DIVISION WINNER, HOPES FOR 1-2-3 WEEKEND
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JENNERSTOWN, PA --
Steve Christian has a trio of reasons to want to win the United
States Racing Association (USAR) Hooters ProCup Northern
Division race Saturday at Jennerstown Speedway.
First, he just likes to win. "Hey, I'm a racer, and I race to
win," he says.
Second, his #16 Ford sponsor (Lucas Oil Products) is also
sponsoring the event - the Lucas Oil Products 250. "My sponsor
needs more exposure in the North," he says. |
Third,
this is his only chance to look at the slightly-banked half-mile
oval before Round 2 of the Hooters ProCup "Four Champions
Challenge" race on Sept. 28th at Jennerstown Speedway. During
those five events, the top-25 drivers in Southern and Northern
Division points will converge on tracks in Illinois,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida to
determine the overall USAR ProCup Series 2001 Champion.
So, despite the fact that he can't earn any points at
Jennerstown because he's registered in the Southern Division,
Christian will be on a mission to best a stellar field in the
250-lap event. He is fresh his first Southern Division victory
of the season, coming last week in Montgomery, AL.
"I think a number of the top Southern division drivers will be
at Jennerstown because they want to look at the track, too,"
says Christian, of Buford, GA. "It's going to be a great race,
and the September race will be even greater.
"I've never seen Jennerstown except on TV, but I've talked to
some friends who have run ASA (American Speed Association) races
at Jennerstown, and they've told me a lot about setup and how to
run the track," Christian says. "The Northern (division) guys
who ran there in April will only give us limited information,
like how smooth the track is. So we're going to run as hard as
we can and try to win the thing, but learn the track for
September."
Both Jennerstown races are important to Christian. This
weekend's race will pay $10,000 to win. The September event will
help determine the overall series champion. Christian is
currently third in Southern points, but only 34 points separate
the top five.
Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m., with Hooters ProCup time
trials at 5 p.m., and an autograph session at 6 p.m. The Lucas
Oil Products 250 is set for a 7 p.m. start, and will pay $10,000
to win. Tickets will be available at the gate. Adults are $20,
ages 12-15 are $10 and under age 12 are free.
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