TEO FABRICATIONS ONE-ON-ONE ELIMINATION RACE

ADDS A NEW TWIST TO THE BIG SHOW 2 

SUSSEX, NJ (June 5)……..A unique one-on-one elimination race pitting the top-ten drivers in Super DIRTcar Modified Series points adds a new twist to the already jammed-pack night of motorsports excitement at The Big Show 2, Wednesday, June 16 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. 

Sponsored by Teo Fabrications, a full service race car construction and performance parts sales company in nearby Vernon, New Jersey, the winner of the one-on-one elimination will take home a $500 bonus prize. 

Beginning with the ninth and tenth driver in Super DIRTcar Series points, the event consists of a series of one-lap sprints around the big Orange County five-eighths-mile clay track between two competitors. The winner goes on to the next round against a new challenger while to loser goes back to the pits. The last driver not eliminated is the race winner of the money and bragging rights. 

The Big Show 2 is a one-division racing meet for the big-block DIRTcar Modifieds and is also a Super DIRTcar Modified Series event. In addition to the Teo Fabrications One-on-One Elimination race, the program includes time trials, qualifying heat and consolation races, a B-main for non-qualified cars, and a 100-lap feature race paying the winner in excess of $6,000. 

As a special added attraction, Team FMX East will thrill fans with their unbelievable high-flying Extreme Motorcycle Stunt Show in front of the stands during intermission. 

Fans buying their Big Show 2 tickets online in advance will receive a $4.00 discount from the day-of-the-race $27 covered grandstand reserved seat or the $22 general admission. Online discount ticket sales will continue until 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 15.  All tickets for children under 12 are $5.00. Tickets for the Orange County Drive-In section are general admission and may be purchased online at the discounted price. Tickets will be picked up on race day at the Will Call booth. All spectator gates open at 4:00 pm. 

The Big Show 2 information, including directions to the speedway and advance ticket sales, is available online at www.thebigdirtshow.com. Rain date for The Big Show 2 is Wednesday, June 30.

AUTOGRAPHS, HAPPY HOUR, AND SOUVENIRS

HIGHLIGHT PRE-RACE ACTIVITIES AT THE BIG SHOW 2

Sussex, NJ (June 5)……..While race cars won’t take to the track until 7:00 pm, fans are encouraged to come early to The Big Show 2, Wednesday, June 16 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. Spectator gates---both on the grandstand side and the unique Orange County Drive-In area---will open at 4:00 pm and Midway activities will get underway almost immediately.  

Several souvenir trailers will have a wide variety of motorsports wearing apparel, diecast models, and other racing memorabilia for sale. The famous Orange County refreshment stands will be open, including a special Happy Hour from 4-6:00 pm at “The 31^st Lap” hosted by Bud Light and Lime. And from 5-5:45 pm, fans can meet the top DIRTcar and Orange County Modified drivers as well as event Grand Marshall Fox-TV pit reporter Dick Berggren. 

A special edition of The Hard Clay racing program produced by Program Dynamics, Inc. will be on sale as well. 

It’s not too late to purchase tickets for The Big Show 2 online in advance and take advantage of a $4.00 discount per ticket. Reserved seats in the covered grandstand on race day are $27; general admission including the Drive-In, $22; and all children under 12, $5.00.  To purchase tickets in advance, go to www.thebigdirtshow.com. 

The Big Show 2 is a one-division racing program for the big-block DIRTcar Modifieds and is a Super DIRTcar Modified Series event. The program includes time trials, qualifying heat and consolation races, for the first time a one-on-one elimination race, a B-main for non-qualified, and a 100-lap feature race paying more than $6,000 to the winner. 

As an added bonus, during intermission Team FMX East will thrill fans with their spectacular high-flying Extreme Motorcycle Stunt Show. 

The Big Show 2 information---directions to the speedway and advance ticket sales---is available online at www.thebigdirtshow.com. Rain date for The Big Show 2 is Wednesday, June 30.

SPECIAL AWARDS ADD SPICE, CASH TO THE BIG SHOW 2 

SUSSEX, NJ (May 19)…….. The list of special awards to be distributed to top drivers during The Big Show 2 at Orange County Fair Speedway on Wednesday, June 16 grows with each passing day. Earlier, it was announced that the lap prize money had been fully subscribed. Since then VP Racing Fuels has come on board with a $250 bonus to the leader at the halfway mark of the 100-lap feature race. 

That’s just one of several additional cash awards waiting to be earned. Each heat race winner will take home $100 bonus ($50 cash and a $50 gift certificate) compliments of Dave’s Racing Collectibles and Behrent’s Performance Warehouse.  

Added to this year’s race meet is a one-on-one elimination race involving the top-ten drivers in Super DIRTcar Modified Series points. Popular with fans, the one-on-one elimination race pits drivers in a one-lap dash with winner going on to the next round and the loser eliminated. Racing continues until only a single undefeated driver is left. The winner---the last man standing---will add $500 to his night’s earnings compliments of Teo Fabrications. 

Several area speedways have posted prize money to encourage their drivers to enter The Big Show 2. New Egypt Speedway, Orange County Fair Speedway, Accord Speedway, Fonda Speedway, and Lebanon Valley Speedway each will award $250 to their highest finishing weekly competitor. 

“We’re not done yet,” says race organizer Brett Hearn. “We’re after some additional cash prizes and we’re working on a list of product awards, including some for the fans, to add even more incentive to be a part of this special night of racing 

The Big Show 2 format includes time trials, qualifying heat and consolation races, a B-main for the cars that fail to qualify, the one-on-one elimination race, and the 100-lap Super DIRTcar Series feature paying at least $6,000 to win. 

The winner of the non-qualifiers’ B-main has a choice: $2,000 or a 13^th-starting position in the feature race. 

Hearn may be reached Monday through Friday during business hours at 973-702-0811. Additional The Big Show 2 information and discounted advance sale tickets are available online at www.thebigdirtshow.com. Orange County Fair Speedway Season Tickets will be honored. Rain date for The Big Show 2 is Wednesday, June 30. Media members requesting credentials for The Big Show 2 are asked to make their applications through the website.

THE BIG SHOW LAP PRIZE SPONSORS

Ken Sands                             Mike Gurda                            Madsen Overhead Doors

Tom & Jerry Graphics          Hig Fabrications                   Cavallaro Produce

Double S Diner                      Whitey Memmalaar               Tire Discount Center

Hutching’s Insurance             Kim Reed                               Goldenarea Furniture

Liberty Rock Crushing          The Engine Shop                  Maxwell’s 31^st Lap Tavern

Marl Motors                            Esper Jewelers                     Murphy’s Speed & Custom

Bicknell Racing Products     Harrington Speed & Auto     Charlie & Sharon Loder

Dover Brake                          East Coast Speed                Program Dynamics, Inc.

Mr. K’s Carpet                       Atlas Paving                          M.J. Corigliano Towing, Inc.

Tire Pro                                  C.D. window Cleaning          Mark Fluery Attorney at Law

TELEVISION’S DICK BERGGREN NAMED GRAND MARSHALL FOR THE BIG SHOW II

SUSSEX, NJ (April 5)…….Fox and Speed television pit reporter Dick Berggren has been named the Grand Marshall for The Big Show II, the Super DIRTcar Modified Series race to be held Wednesday, June 16 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. The announcement was made today by race organizer Brett Hearn. “It’s a real honor to have Dick a part of our program,” said Hearn. “Even though most folks know him from his NASCAR television work, he’s always been a strong supporter of local and regional short track racing.” 

The long-time editor of Stock Car Racing magazine and founder and former editor of two other racing publications, Open Wheel and Speedway Illustrated, Berggren is no stranger to short track racing. As a driver, he’s competed on both dirt and asphalt-surfaced speedways in Modifieds, supermodifieds, and sprint cars.    

Berggren, now the lead pit reporter for Fox’s NASCAR Sprint Cup telecasts and frequently in the same capacity on Speed auto racing coverage, began his television work 30 years ago with the then fledgling ESPN. Berggren has also covered motorsports for CBS, TBS, the former TNN, and DIRT-TV. 

The Big Show II,” a Brett Hearn/Driven Marketing production, which will culminate with a 100-lap Modified feature race paying at least $6,000 to the winner, is part of the Super DIRTcar Modified Series, a summer-long series of championship races across the Northeast and neighboring Canada. Orange County Fair Speedway, one of the country’s oldest auto race venues, is a five-eighths-mile hard clay-surfaced track that has hosted motorsports of all types since the early 1900s. Race organizer Hearn is also the track’s all-time winner, with 295 feature race victories and 23 track point championships to his credit. 

Media representatives may contact Brett Hearn by calling 973-702-0819, Monday through Thursday during business hours. The Big Show II information and advance tickets sales will be available in coming weeks online at www.theebigdirtshow.com.