Fans will have the chance to take in two unique events as part of the World Crown Weekend at Peach State Speedway Nov. 7-9.
Track officials have announced the addition of a Super Late Model event and an Open Wheel Modified race during the days leading up to the World Crown.
Pendergrass’ Paul Kelley became a three time World Crown winner with his 2007 victory. This year, the Pro Late Models will share the weekend with Super Late Models and Modified Open Wheel racers. Photo by Brandon Reed
Super Late Models, Modifieds Coming to Peach State In Nov.
A Super Late Model, as opposed to the Pro Late Models that are regularly seen at Peach State as part of the Georgia Asphalt Series, has a full-blown race engine with few engine rules, resulting in an engine that can turn out between 565 to 650-horsepower.
A Pro Late Model racer has a crate motor, which is one purchased from a dealership, that can turn out between 425 to 450 horsepower.
“The (Pro Late Model) class is designed to hold down the high cost of racing,” said Peach State promoter Vince Whitmire. Whitmire said the cost of a good Super Late Model engine can be as much as $35,000, while the cost of a crate engine for a Pro Late Model runs around $5,300.
“With the horsepower ratings so close, it takes more driving skills (with a Pro Late Model) and you must be very smooth,” Whitmire added. “You don’t have unlimited horsepower to make ground up like you have with the Supers.”
The Super Late Model event is slated for Saturday, Nov. 8.
The Open Wheel Modifieds are a division that’s seen a lot of interest on other area tracks recently, especially with Maysville racer Joey Love having found his way to victory lane 12 times in the division this year.
Whitmire said the opportunity to hold a race for the division, which harkens back to the early days of stock car racing in Georgia, comes with the time of year that the World Crown is held.
“Most tracks are closed down when we have the World Crown, and the Modified guys are looking for a season ending race at a fast track with some fresh tires so they can see what they have.”
Whitmire said most local tracks make the Modified drivers run using tires that are eight inches wide.
He says that won’t be the case when the “Mod Squad” hits Peach State’s high banks.
“I say take the bridle off that race horse and let ‘em eat,” he said.
No decision has been made yet on the scheduling of the event.
The big race for the weekend, of course, will be on Sunday, Nov. 9, with the running of the annual World Crown.
Last year, the event drew Pro Late Model racers from around the country to the high-banked Jefferson track, and this year promises more of the same action.
Last year, Pendergrass driver Paul Kelley made a daring late race pass on Matt Hawkins to take his third overall World Crown title, and his second in a row.
Also on tap during the weekend are local classes, including the Toyota Tundra Super Trucks, the Outlaw Late Models, the Sportsman division and the ever-popular Mini-Stocks.
For more information, visit Peach State Speedway’s website at www.peachstspeedway.com.
A Pro Late Model racer has a crate motor, which is one purchased from a dealership, that can turn out between 425 to 450 horsepower.
“The (Pro Late Model) class is designed to hold down the high cost of racing,” said Peach State promoter Vince Whitmire. Whitmire said the cost of a good Super Late Model engine can be as much as $35,000, while the cost of a crate engine for a Pro Late Model runs around $5,300.
“With the horsepower ratings so close, it takes more driving skills (with a Pro Late Model) and you must be very smooth,” Whitmire added. “You don’t have unlimited horsepower to make ground up like you have with the Supers.”
Joey Love, of Maysville, has been successfull in local Open Wheel Modified racing, picking up 13 feature wins to date. Photo courtesy North Georgia Sports Media
The Open Wheel Modifieds are a division that’s seen a lot of interest on other area tracks recently, especially with Maysville racer Joey Love having found his way to victory lane 12 times in the division this year.
Whitmire said the opportunity to hold a race for the division, which harkens back to the early days of stock car racing in Georgia, comes with the time of year that the World Crown is held.
“Most tracks are closed down when we have the World Crown, and the Modified guys are looking for a season ending race at a fast track with some fresh tires so they can see what they have.”
Whitmire said most local tracks make the Modified drivers run using tires that are eight inches wide.
He says that won’t be the case when the “Mod Squad” hits Peach State’s high banks.
“I say take the bridle off that race horse and let ‘em eat,” he said.
No decision has been made yet on the scheduling of the event.
The big race for the weekend, of course, will be on Sunday, Nov. 9, with the running of the annual World Crown.
Last year, the event drew Pro Late Model racers from around the country to the high-banked Jefferson track, and this year promises more of the same action.
Paul Kelley (right) made a late race pass on Matt Hawkins (left) to win his third World Crown. Photo by Brandon Reed
Last year, Pendergrass driver Paul Kelley made a daring late race pass on Matt Hawkins to take his third overall World Crown title, and his second in a row.
Also on tap during the weekend are local classes, including the Toyota Tundra Super Trucks, the Outlaw Late Models, the Sportsman division and the ever-popular Mini-Stocks.
For more information, visit Peach State Speedway’s website at www.peachstspeedway.com.
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