First-ever DIRTcar 358-Modified Asphalt Series kicks off June 20<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nPLATTSBURGH, N.Y. \u2014 June 8, 2012 \u2014 DIRTcar 358-Modifieds take to asphalt at Airborne Park Speedway Wednesday, June 20, for a series opener featuring a unique racing style.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s different, you know. It\u2019s exciting,\u201d promoter Mike Perrotte said of the series, which involves the regulations similar to the original DIRTcar 358-Modified dirt track series, but with the added challenge of an asphalt surface.<\/p>\n
Perrotte started running 358-Modified races at Airborne\u2019s half-mile asphalt oval in 2005, inspired by his time driving for a series that ran purpose-built dirt cars on asphalt tracks in the 1980s and ’90s. Since then, the popularity of the 358-Modified car type in the region combined with the way the cars drive have made for successful and interesting races.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThey\u2019re a little bit out of control, which is abnormal for asphalt races,\u201d Perrotte said. \u201cThere\u2019s more passing, more side-by-side racing than a typical asphalt race.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the 2012 season, the concept has grown into its own four-race DIRTcar 358-Modified series. Returning to its roots for the first event, the Della Motorsports 75 presented by Northline Utilities & Haley Lumber, the series kicks off Wednesday, June 20, with a 75-lap feature at Airborne Park Speedway. Gates open at 4 p.m. and post time is 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
The second round of DIRTcar 358-Modified Asphalt action follows closely with a 50-lap event Tuesday, June 26, at Dunn Tire Raceway Park\u2019s five-eighths-mile track.<\/p>\n
For more information, click http:\/\/airborneparkspeedway.com<\/a> or www.DIRTcar.com<\/a>. For the latest news and updates about DIRTcar Racing, \u201clike\u201d the Facebook page<\/a> or follow the DIRTcar Northeast Twitter feed, @DIRTcarNE<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
What:<\/em> DIRTcar 358-Modified Asphalt Series opener
\nWho:<\/em> DIRTcar 358-Modified drivers and teams
\nWhen:<\/em> Wednesday, June 20, post time 6 p.m.
\nWhere:<\/em> Airborne Park Speedway, 70 Broderick Rd., Plattsburgh, N. Y.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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