Rosamond, CA – The 2007 running of Toyota 200 at Willow Springs with offer more prize money than ever before, thanks to special bonuses added by three key sponsors. Sports Tire Services, distributors of Dunlop Racing Tires, has added a $1,000 bonus to be distributed among the top three finishers: $500 to the first place finisher, $300 to second place and $200 to third place. This is on top of the $50,000, $30,000 and $10,000 purse awarded to podium finishers ordinarily. “We’ll give the bonus to the top three racers, regardless of the tire brand they ride,” says Dennis Smith of Sports Tire Services. “With Dunlop’s history of success at the Toyota 200 and the Toyota Cup series we are confident that the winners will be riding our tires!” VP Racing Fuels has also pitched in $1,000 for whoever wins the pole position in qualifying on September 14th. Jason Curtis earned the provisional pole with a 1:22.471 in early qualifying in August. That time also earned him a $1,000 Fastest Qualifier prize from the Antelope Valley Inn. The hotel will kick in another $500 to the individual running the fastest lap in the grueling 200 mile match-up scheduled for Sunday, September 16th. Every finisher is guaranteed to earn at least $1,000. This year’s purse for Roadracing World’s 250/50 has also been sweetened a bit. The first place finisher will now receive $4,000 for their efforts while second place has been increased to $3,500 and third to $3,000. Even the last place finisher will collect a hundred dollars for his or her trouble. Tickets for the four day Toyota 200 are available now through September 8th for a discounted price of just $25/person. This price includes free parking, pit pass and camping privileges for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 13th through September 16th. Children 8 and under are admitted free with paid adult. Tickets purchased after 5pm on September 8th are $30/person. Call (661) 256-6666 to order by phone or visit the track office in Rosamond during regular track hours. For a complete schedule and additional payout details, please visit www.wsmcracing.com. More, from a press release issued by Sport Tire Services: Sport Tire Services Inc. is proud to announce it has agreed to post $1,000.00 to the top three finishers at the Willow Springs 200 mile race on Sept. 13th~16th, 2007. “This posting is regardless of tire brand also!” commented Gabe Smith of Sport Tire Services, “I’ve never heard of that happening before? We are quite certain of Dunlop tires ability to run up front at Willow and welcome any rider on another tire brand to come take their part of the posted monies.” $500 for 1st, $350.00 for 2nd and $150.00 for 3rd. “We are looking forward to the 200 race weekend and want all our Dunlop riders to know, that Thursday, Friday, Saturday and, race day Sunday, we will have the usual WSMC service crew, plus an additional fitter and balancer on hand to handle any service that our riders may need to win their respective classes. Also 2 full trailer loads of tires just like in the past!” added Dennis Smith co-owner of STS inc. “Also Gabe is running the show for the 200 race as far as technical information and any tire recommendations for each rider during the 200 weekend.” He’s your “go to guy” for that race!” Smith added. “We hope to see a great turnout for this one!” Sport Tire Services Inc. is the factory direct distributor of Dunlop Racing Tires West of the Mississippi River. Ph# 800-776-8473 www.Dunlopracing.com
New Sponsor Bonuses Sweeten The Pot At WSMC Toyota 200
New Sponsor Bonuses Sweeten The Pot At WSMC Toyota 200
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