HOOTERS Series invades jennerstown may 28

JENNERSTOWN, PA (May 18, 2005) … The United Speed Alliance Racing (USAR) Hooters ProCup North Series, which has become America’s premier short-track stock car tour in less than five years, will make its first of two annual stops at Jennerstown Speedway on Saturday evening, May 28.

The Hooters North series was born at Jennerstown in 2001, and this months Naturally Fresh 250 will mark the 12th appearance for the USAR group at the half-mile paved Somerset County oval.

“The local fans have really taken to the Hooters ProCup series,” said General Manager Larry Mattingly. “From the very first race the ProCup competitors have provided the fans with what they want to see… good, hard racing, ‘hot’ pit stop action, and a ‘take no prisoner’ attitude on the track.

“The Hooters group isn’t afraid to trade a little paint if that’s what it takes to gain a position. USAR car counts have increased dramatically this year, which is a good indicator that the interest in the series is also increasing.”

Another factor why the series has become so popular in the Western PA region is due to the fact that no less than eight Hooters ProCup North drivers have past ties to Jennerstown.

DuBois native Benny Gordon is the defending North series champion, and is currently second in this years point chase behind rookie A.J. Frank. “Jennerstown is our home track,” said Gordon. “We won here in 2003, but didn’t do as well as we wanted last year. One of our primary goals this season is to win both Jennerstown races.”
Tim Bainey Jr. is ninth in the championship chase coming into the Jennerstown fray. The Osceola Mills driver is still a regular super late model competitor at the Laurel Highlands speed plant when not competing with USAR.

Other former Jennerstown participants who follow the Hooters circuit include: Eric Corbett (Clearspring, MD), former track champion Glenn Gault (Hubbard,OH), Jason Mignogna (Greensburg), Robby Marhefka (Windber), Todd Peck (Glenville), and Logan Dernoshek (Canonsburg).

The Jennerstown event will be the fourth stop on the Hooters schedule. The first three races have been won by: Gordon (South Boston,VA), Joel Kauffman (Lonesome Pine, VA) and Jeff Agnew (Indianapolis Raceway Park).

Spectator gates for the Naturally Fresh 250 will open at 2:00 PM, with time trials set for 4:30. A special on-track autograph session at 5:45 will precede the 7:00 start of the feature attraction. Advance tickets are currently on sale for $15.00 at www.jennerstown.com, or by calling the track office at 814 629-6677. 

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