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2006 Season Slate Set At Thunderhill
March 14, 2006 - Sturgeon Bay, WI
A revamped autumn line-up and new driver rewards highlight the 2006 racing
schedule at the Potawatomi Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. Promoter Bryan
"Woody" Wodack made the announcement this week.
Six divisions will race on a weekly basis, with the opener set for Saturday
night April 29. Three classes sanctioned by the International Motor Contest
Association (IMCA), the Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks, will once
again anchor the show, with Street Stocks, Bombers and 4 Cylinders completing
the card.
Four special events will add variety to the season. The powerful cars of the
Wisconsin Dirt Late Model Association (WDLMA) will make two stops in Sturgeon
Bay, the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) returns for the second
year in a row and a two-day Fall Classic will bring the season to a close in
September.
Wodack, now in his fourth year at the helm of the Door County track, is not
only excited about his race program, but is already looking forward to what
will happen once its complete.
"One of my goals is to always try and pay back the race teams that show
support for the track all year long", Wodack said. "Thats why Im
really thrilled with what we've been able to put together for this year's
banquet." Wodack already has the budget secured for a point fund, but
will also be handing out two significant contingency awards come banquet
time.
"With the Potawatomi Community on board again this year, we've
established a point fund worth $10,000" he said. "To add to that,
somebody will go home that night the proud owner of a brand new 20' enclosed
trailer, and somebody else is going to get a brand new engine."
Former track champ and current IMCA modified regular Sean Jerovetz and S&B
Trailer Sales of Suamico will sponsor the trailer give-away. The short block
engine will come from Extreme Enterprises. To qualify, a driver needs to run
80% of the completed Thunderhill shows.
22 nights of racing are scheduled, including 17 regular programs and the
specials. The first special will mark the return of the USMTS on Wednesday,
June 7th. Jon Tesch of Watertown, SD won the 2004 event, with two track
regulars, Jerovetz (4th) and Jeremy Jacobs (9th), placing in the top ten.
The Late Models of the WDLMA will once again open the Door County Fair on
Wednesday, August 9th. Mods, Stocks and Hobbies will also compete for season
points. The Late Models return Saturday, September 2nd with the Mods and
Stocks for a Pre-Boone special.
The season finale will be a first for racing in Northeastern Wisconsin, and
could produce the largest field of cars ever to grace the pits at Sturgeon
Bay. Slated for September 22 & 23, Thunderhill's first Fall Classic will
be run in conjunction with the popular Chilton Fall Classic the following
weekend. The Chilton event annually draws 300 plus race teams.
"Merle Lisowe is back with us this year to work on our track, and he's a
member of the group that promotes the Chilton special", Wodack said.
"We put this deal together to provide special bonus payments to teams
that compete both weekends. This thing could be huge."
Fans will also benefit from several promotions and prize drawings throughout
the season. The weekly Potawatomi Lucky Five contest will be back, as well as
the bike-a-week give-away. Other highlights include a $600 coin drop for kids
on May 20th sponsored by Baylake Bank and the Econo Foods Buck Burger night on
June 17th.
Fans can get a free sneak peak on Saturday, April 22nd, as the Raceway will
host a car show and open practice session. For a look at the complete 2006
schedule, or for more information, visit the track's website at www.racethunderhill.com.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at the John Miles County Park (fairgrounds),
14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay's east side.
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