kelloggs5TLfan
Team Owner
Mooresville, NC (November 5, 2007) – May 18, 2008.
http://www.osrct.com/news.htm#11-13-07
If you are a race fan, especially an old school race fan, you will want to mark May 18, 2008, on your calendar. Old school and everyday race fans will be able to see their favorite old school drivers back on the track.
Racing legends David Pearson, Dave Marcis, Harry Gant, James Hylton, Geoff Bodine and more have signed up to race in The Old School Racing Champions Tour (OSRCT) in 2008.
The OSRCT will debut at the Concord Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina with a 10 race schedule. A champion will be crowned at the New Smyrna Speedway in February of 2009 during a Last Chance and Championship Race.
"I have been an ARCA Truck Series Team owner for many years, have a few wins under our belt, but OSR is the most exciting thing I have ever been involved with in racing,” said Gene Weaver a Managing Partner of the OSRCT.
The OSRCT is for former winners in any of NASCAR’s top three series, former ARCA, CART and Indy Car Champions, or previous Indianapolis 500 winners that are not currently competing full-time in any of the above listed series.
“These drivers are legends in auto racing and I hope that OSR can provide a platform that will allow us to show them how much we appreciate what they have done for this sport,” added Weaver. “They deserve recognition as the pioneers of racing and it is the least we can do for them at this stage of their lives."
Driver safety is priority number one with the OSRCT. All tracks on the schedule are ¾ a mile or less and include such venues as two-time Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway, the Music City Motorplex, Southside Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, South Boston Speedway, Flat Rock Speedway and the Springport Speedway.
The night of the race to these legendary drivers delight they will strap into equally prepared, maintained cars, provided to the drivers by OSRCT. While the drivers are excited about another turn around the track, the competitive spirit that made them Champions will compel them to drive for the win. Two time Busch Series Champion Larry Pearson probably summed it up best saying, “I can’t wait to do this.”
Adding a twist to traditional racing where drivers show up to qualify for every race, in the OSRCT drivers will only be eligible to race in 6 of the 10 races on the schedule and points will be based on the driver’s five best finishes.
To make things even more exciting, only about 15 drivers will be able to compete in any regular season race and only 20 or so drivers in the championship races. With all race sign-ups being on a first come first serve basis all drivers must select their races not only early but also wisely.
As the drivers race for each win and the championship, the car will display the logo of the drivers chosen charity. Half of all the driver’s winnings will go to that charity, including half of the half million dollar Championship purse. This will give recognition to each charity as well as a generous donation on behalf of every driver that competes in the OSRCT.
Mark your calendars and get ready for the most exciting racing series to debut in years.
“Competitiveness is bred within and Remains for Life” as these legends will exhibit starting May 18th 2008.
Summing up the excitement surrounding the series debut, managing partner Norm Weaver said “Hold on to your hats, it’s going to be something.”
For further information on the OSRCT please visit the OSRCT website at www.osrct.com
http://www.osrct.com/news.htm#11-13-07
If you are a race fan, especially an old school race fan, you will want to mark May 18, 2008, on your calendar. Old school and everyday race fans will be able to see their favorite old school drivers back on the track.
Racing legends David Pearson, Dave Marcis, Harry Gant, James Hylton, Geoff Bodine and more have signed up to race in The Old School Racing Champions Tour (OSRCT) in 2008.
The OSRCT will debut at the Concord Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina with a 10 race schedule. A champion will be crowned at the New Smyrna Speedway in February of 2009 during a Last Chance and Championship Race.
"I have been an ARCA Truck Series Team owner for many years, have a few wins under our belt, but OSR is the most exciting thing I have ever been involved with in racing,” said Gene Weaver a Managing Partner of the OSRCT.
The OSRCT is for former winners in any of NASCAR’s top three series, former ARCA, CART and Indy Car Champions, or previous Indianapolis 500 winners that are not currently competing full-time in any of the above listed series.
“These drivers are legends in auto racing and I hope that OSR can provide a platform that will allow us to show them how much we appreciate what they have done for this sport,” added Weaver. “They deserve recognition as the pioneers of racing and it is the least we can do for them at this stage of their lives."
Driver safety is priority number one with the OSRCT. All tracks on the schedule are ¾ a mile or less and include such venues as two-time Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway, the Music City Motorplex, Southside Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, South Boston Speedway, Flat Rock Speedway and the Springport Speedway.
The night of the race to these legendary drivers delight they will strap into equally prepared, maintained cars, provided to the drivers by OSRCT. While the drivers are excited about another turn around the track, the competitive spirit that made them Champions will compel them to drive for the win. Two time Busch Series Champion Larry Pearson probably summed it up best saying, “I can’t wait to do this.”
Adding a twist to traditional racing where drivers show up to qualify for every race, in the OSRCT drivers will only be eligible to race in 6 of the 10 races on the schedule and points will be based on the driver’s five best finishes.
To make things even more exciting, only about 15 drivers will be able to compete in any regular season race and only 20 or so drivers in the championship races. With all race sign-ups being on a first come first serve basis all drivers must select their races not only early but also wisely.
As the drivers race for each win and the championship, the car will display the logo of the drivers chosen charity. Half of all the driver’s winnings will go to that charity, including half of the half million dollar Championship purse. This will give recognition to each charity as well as a generous donation on behalf of every driver that competes in the OSRCT.
Mark your calendars and get ready for the most exciting racing series to debut in years.
“Competitiveness is bred within and Remains for Life” as these legends will exhibit starting May 18th 2008.
Summing up the excitement surrounding the series debut, managing partner Norm Weaver said “Hold on to your hats, it’s going to be something.”
For further information on the OSRCT please visit the OSRCT website at www.osrct.com
