5/13/2010
Sprint Source
57th annual Gold Cup will unite four fire breathing open wheel venues in 2010
Tickets currently on sale for the "biggest little sprint car race in the world"
[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations]
[b CHICO, CA –] Tickets are currently on sale for the biggest little sprint car race in the world; the 2010 Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California. Don't miss out on the biggest week of racing in the golden state that offers an incredible variety of open wheel divisions this season.
It all starts on Wednesday, September 8 with three different divisions taking to the Silver Dollar Speedway quarter mile. The opening night of racing features 360 cubic inch powered sprint cars in the annual "Pacific Sprint Cup" Invitational event, the crown jewel of California's premier traveling series for winged 360 sprint cars, the Civil War Sprint Car Series. But the action doesn't stop with this traditional opener this season. The winged sprint cars will be joined in 2010 by two additional open wheel classes for an incredible kick off to the week of racing.
The wingless sprint cars of the Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Car Shootout will share the spotlight along with the mighty midgets of the Bay Cities Racing Association. This will mark the first time these three divisions have come together in one open wheel extravaganza that is just the beginning of a huge week of racing in California.
The Wednesday night event is general admission with no reserved seating in 2010 and is just a high octane warm up to the following days to come. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday the nation's best drivers come together with the best of California as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Tour concludes its annual Gold Rush Tour on the banks of Silver Dollar Speedway.
On Thursday night of the 2010 Gold Cup, the World of Outlaws will begin three incredible night's of racing. The Thursday night venue includes the first of two preliminary nights of competition as half of the field begins to qualify for Saturday's finale. Don't miss the best drivers in the nation in this event. Friday night will host the second preliminary night of competition and Saturday will be a series of feature events all leading up to the big $50,000 to win Gold Cup Race of Champions.
In 2009, race fans witnessed a race they will long remember when Joey Saldana powered out of the final turn to steal the victory at the line from race leader Jason Sides. It was one of the closest finishes of the season in World of Outlaws competition. When this series comes to a tight quarter-mile track like Silver Dollar Speedway the action exceeds the term "extreme" as lapped traffic becomes a factor for the front runners in a matter of minutes.
Three day tickets for the 2010 Gold Cup Race of Champions are currently on sale through the business office of Handy Racing Promotions Inc. at (916) 969-7484. Seating for Thursday, Friday and Saturday is reserved and three day tickets are $130 per person. Seating on Wednesday night for the Pacific Sprint Cup, the Wingless Shootout and the BCRA Midget event is general admission at the gate.
Throughout the week on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds a variety of entertainment venues and activities will be taking place ranging from Rib Feeds and Golf Tournaments to the famed Miss Gold Cup Bikini Contest and Chili Feed. Within all of the fun, lies the great camaraderie of the greatest race fans in the world as they gather to witness one of open wheel racing's greatest spectacles. Watch for upcoming details on all of these great entertainment events that are sure to delight race fans throughout their 2010 Gold Cup experience.
It's all happening at the one and only Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California September 8, 9, 10 and 11th. Don't be left out of the action, order your tickets today and plan to join thousands of race fans at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. It's the Gold Cup – patronized by friends and family, managed by friends and family. For further information visit www.handyracingpromotions.com or call the track business office at (916) 969-7484.
Submitted By: Bill Sullivan