ISMA Delaware Preview

TWO-DAYS OF ISMA SUPER MODIFIED ACTION COMING UP AT DELAWARE SPEEDWAY; CORR/PAK ADDS "TAMMY-10" MONEY BONUS TO SUPER PURSE

By John Houghton, Delaware Speedway PR

The arrival of the ISMA Supermodified at Delaware Speedway is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. This year promises to be twice as exciting as the ISMA cars invade Delaware Speedway for two days of speed, action, and great racing memories presented by Sloan Insulation of Windsor and Patco Transportation and an added $4,000 on the line for the ISMA drivers put up by Corr / Pak Merchandising. 2009 marks the fourth year in a row the coveted series has graced the Delaware half-mile after a previous twenty-year absence.

The cars in the American-based ISMA (International Supermodified Association) are the most powerful cars to visit Delaware Speedway each year. The majority of the vehicles are home built by the race teams themselves. The light weight of the cars combined with the over 850-horse power the cars generate create a recipe for quick times around the speedways the series visits. The cars also have large wings mounted on top of the car mounted on air shocks, which change the aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle to create extra down force in the turns and reduce drag on the straights. The cars are also directly driven off the engine, which means the cars require a push start and have no starter and no battery with the aim of further reducing the weight of the cars.

The ISMA Supermodifieds will be racing on Friday, August 7 running their heat races and a 30-lap feature sponsored by Sloan Insulations of Windsor. On Saturday, August 8 the action heats up with heat races and a 50-lap feature for the ISMA cars sponsored by Patco Transportation.

The ISMA Supermodified drivers will have an added incentive to attend the two-day event. Corr / Pak Merchandising is putting up a special prize bonus program the “Tammy 10-Thousand Dollars”, named after the legendary Supermodified race car piloted by Harvey Lennox at Delaware Speedway. The company is making an additional $4,000 available as a bonus to a driver who is able to win both races. If a driver is able to win both events, the $4,000 combined with the ISMA purse money they would earn them a total of $10,000. If different drivers win each race, the $4,000 will be divided up among the top-5 drivers in each race over the two days.

Along with the ISMA cars, Delaware Speedway’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series classes will be taking to the track. Friday evening features the APC Late Models, Demar Aggregates Trucks and the popular Throne King’s of the Hill Spectator’s race. Saturday night highlights the Delaware Speedway Super Stocks and POWERADE Modifieds. Spectator gates on both days open at 6:00 pm with racing starting at 8:00 pm. Saturday night also features a special autograph session for the ISMA Supermodifieds.

The early bird discount for ISMA Super Modified tickets ends this upcoming Friday, July 31. Fans who purchase their tickets early through the website will receive a discounted admission. Tickets will continue to be available through the website after the early bird pricing ends and will also be available at the gate.

The weekend also features free un-serviced camping with admission. The campground is located behind the back straight and is accessible on a first come-first-served basis.

Go to www.delawarespeedway.com for ongoing information updates and ticket info.