OSS providing more ‘presents’
this holiday season with 2008 Schedule and staff assignments
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (Dec. 19,
2007) – Sticking to his mantra of creating a fun, fair and affordable
place for families, businesses and racers, new staff assignments and
the 2008 schedule look to keep the momentum.
The 2008 Race Season will kick off April 19th and
run till November 1st in a 22-race schedule. The season will feature
double point races throughout the year for all divisions as well as
the return of the NOS Foundation and Toys for Tots Charity races. 2008
will also see the return of the Lucas Oil ASA Modifieds, Stock Car USA,
West Coast Pro Trucks and ASA Speed Truck Challenge, which will highlight
OSS’ Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show on July 5th.
“The reduction in the schedule from 2007 was
to create an affordable season for drivers and fans. Everyone enjoys
full fields of cars and packed grandstands. We just want to do what
is right for everyone. With mixing in some variations with the point
races and bringing in a variety of competition, we can continue to bring
everyone the excitement their looking for when spending their hard earned
dollars.”
Orange Show Speedway spent its first 20+ years racing
on the dirt with such names as Pankratz, Savage, Vuckovich, F1 World
Champion Phil Hill and more racing on the original dirt oval. Paying
tribute to OSS as it enters it’s 61st year of racing, Joe Ganino
is bringing back open wheel racing to the speedway with the Jr. Ford
Focus Midgets to help promote youth racing here in Southern California.
With the Orange Show Quarter Midget Racing Association finding a home
at OSS in 2007, Mr. Ganino felt it was a perfect progression in providing
talented young racers on the West Coast options in progressing as drivers;
“In racing’s upper echelons, there are
many talented driver from California, including two just in NASCAR.
We want to make sure that our young racers get the opportunities that
anyone else would. The only way they can do that is by their performance
on the track and we’re honored to give them that chance.”
Mr. Ganino making reference to two time and present
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson (El Cajon, CA native) and
3 time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Ron Hornaday Jr. (Palmdale,
CA native).
One of the new and exciting interactive additions
to the speedway in 2008 will be the introduction of The Racing School.
The Racing School will give fans the opportunity to get behind the wheel
of an authentic Nextel Cup Car as well as the ability to compete in
your own Saturday Night Feature race against other students. The Racing
School President Mark Ebert and Mr. Ganino both are excited about partnership
with the speedway and the chance to, as The Racing School say, “Fulfill
dreams…. One lap at a time.” For more information about
The Racing School, fans can call 877-CAN-RACE or visit the website for
information at www.theracingschool.com. Other promotional information
and dates as they relate to the schedule will be made available at a
later date in time.
Gary Stockman and the team of officials too are making
changes to streamline the race day for the drivers. A Saturday Night
at OSS would not be complete unless it’s true ‘staple,’
starter Jerry Burhop was in the flagstand getting the nights action
underway with the drop of the green flag. Burhop will join Director
of Competition, Gary Stockman upstairs and lend his expertise as Race
Control in 2008. Along those lines of creating better communications
between drivers and officials, Mr. Stockman also announced that Gary
Camp will bring his knowledge as former Tech Director at recently closed
El Cajon Speedway to serve in that same capacity at OSS. Brian Hooper
has agreed to take on the role of Pit Steward to serve a communication
point in the pits between drivers, teams and officials on race nights.
In addition, John Pope will be taking on a new role and responsibilities
as Safety Director to help maintain a safe environment for competitors
on race night.
OSS Race Director Gary Stockman reminds all drivers,
owners and teams with race-related questions that they can email him
directly at OSSRaceDirector@aol.com with any questions or suggestions.
Drivers, Racers and Fans are encouraged to keep abreast
will all the updates and exciting news during the off season by checking
out www.nosevents.com and keep an eye on the speedway page for more
information.
Racing at Orange Show Speedway is sponsored by Lucas
Oil, Blackhawk Protection, Hype Manufacturing, Del Taco, Aflac Insurance,
KTTD radio (AM 1350), Leno’s Rico Taco, Soboba Casino, Budweiser,
Hoosier Racing Tires, Frank’s Radio Service, Torco Racing Fuels,
Parker Pumper/BSR West, Eibach Springs, JP Striping, Star Auto Parts,
Pepsi, Matich Corporation, L. Curti Truck and Equipment, One Stop Landscape
Supply, Extreme Exhibits & Logistics, Little Green Onions and the
San Bernardino County Sun.
For further information, contact Orange Show Speedway
at 909-888-6788, X438,
or visit the web site at www.nosevents.com.
NOTE: 2008 SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW
2008 Master Schedule
(Tentative and subject to change)
Jan 19 - Divisional Meeting
Jan 26 - 2007 Awards Dinner
March 29 - Practice #1
April 5 - Practice #2
April 12 - Practice #3
April 18 - Practice #4/ Pre-Tech
April 19 - OSS #1/ Legends, LM, SP, Mini Stocks, Street
Stocks
April 25 - Practice #5/Pre-Tech
April 26 - OSS #2/ SLM, Pro-4’s, Factory Four,
Stock Car USA
May 9 - Practice #6 (Legends Race)
May 10 - OSS #3/ WCPT, Legend, LM, SP
May 17 - OSS #4/ SLM, Pro-4’s, Factory Four,
Driving School, Demolition Derby& Figure 8s
May 31 - OSS #5/ Legend, LM, SP, Bando, Street Stocks,
Jr Ford Focus
June 7 - OSS #6/ SLM, Pro-4s, Factory Fours, Street
Stock, Jr Ford Focus
June 14 - OSS #7/ Legend, LM, SP, Bando, Mini
June 21 - OSS #8/ SLM, Pro-4s, Factory Fours, Street
Stock, Stock Car
July 5 - OSS #9/ ASA Speedtrucks, Fireworks, Legends,
LM, SP, WRA
July 11 - Practice #7
July 12 - OSS #10/ SLM, Pro-4s, Factory Fours, Lucas
Oil ASA Modifieds
July 26 - OSS #11/ Legends, LM, SP, Jr Ford Focus,
Demolition Derby & Figure 8s
August 2 - OSS #12/ SLM, Pro-4s, Factory Four, StockCar
USA, Jr Ford Focus
Aug 9 - OSS #13 /Legends, LM, SP, Street Stocks, Mini,
Bando
Aug 15 - Practice #8
Aug 16 - OSS #14/ SLM, Pro-4s, Factory Fours, Lucas
Oil ASA Modifieds
Aug 23 - OSS #15/ Legends, LM, SP, Street Stock
Sept 6 - OSS #16/ SLM, Pro-4s, Factory Fours, Stock
Car, Street Stocks
Sept 13 - OSS #17/ Legends, LM, SP, Demolition Derby
& Figure 8s
Sept 27 - OSS #18/ SLM, Pro-4, Factory Fours, mini,
Jr Ford Focus, WRA
Oct 11 - OSS #19/ Legends, LM, SP, Bandolero, Jr Ford
Focus
Oct 17 - Practice #9
Oct 18 - OSS #20/ WCPT, SLM, Pro-4s, Factory Fours
Oct 25 - OSS #21/ Legends, LM, SP, Street Stocks, Stock
Car
Nov 1 - OSS #22/ SLM, Pro-4s, Factory Fours, Demolition
Derby & Figure 8s
