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PHENIX
The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series will be bringing their
specially built two-seat dirt late model race car to help raise much
needed funding for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Six drivers will volunteer their time and talent to take five lucky
fans for a six-lap ride around
During intermission, race fans will have the opportunity to place a
bid to ride with their favorite driver during a special auction.
The highest bidder for each driver will then suit up, strap on a
helmet, climb into the passenger seat of the two-seater right next to
their favorite driver behind the steering wheel, buckle up and hang on for
The Ride For Life.
During their Ride For Life, the winning race fans will get a rare
opportunity to feel the g-forces as the driver slings the race car into
the turns of the 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval sideways at over 100 miles
per hour. They can hear the
roar of the GM Performance 400 horsepower racing engine and smell the
rubber burning off the Hoosier Racing Tires.
The line up drivers volunteering their time are well-known to race
fans of East Alabama Motor Speedway, and in addition to helping to raise
money for the American Cancer Society, they will also be competing with
the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series National Tour vying for the
$2,500 top prize in the Salute To The Armed Forces 50.
William Thomas of Phenix City, AL has a helmet full of victories at
East Alabama Motor Speedway, including two NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS National
wins as a part of his four career victories with the series.
Thomas already has one win this season with the National Tour,
taking the season opener in January at
Larry Harrod of Plains, GA was the 2009 EAMS NeSmith Chevrolet
Weekly Racing Series Track Champion, and was the 2009 Runner-Up in the
NeSmith Chevrolet WRS East Region. For
2010, “The Big Tree” is competing with the NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS
National Tour, is eighth in the point standings, and third in the VP
Racing Fuels Rookie of the Year standings.
Chase Edge of Lafayette, AL has two wins in NeSmith Chevrolet
Weekly Racing Series competition this season at
Richie Stephens of Phenix City, AL has five wins at East Alabama
Motor Speedway in NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series competition this
season, including the last four in-a-row.
The “Rocketman” is currently second in the NeSmith Chevrolet
Weekly Racing Series East Region point standings.
Rides with two local legends in dirt late model racing will also be
up for auction to take two high bidding fans for the Ride For Life.
“The Master Of Going Faster” Dana Eiland of Salem, AL, and the
“Phenix City Assassin” Terrance Nowell of Phenix City, AL will be a
part of the Ride For Life auction with 100 percent of all proceeds going
to the American Cancer Society.
Not only are these six drivers volunteering their time and talent
for help benefit the American Cancer Society, but many NeSmith Chevrolet
DLMS sponsors, and racing businesses have also donated to the cause.
Like any other race car, the Ride For Life two-seater requires the
same maintenance and upkeep.
Dominator Race Products of
“We’re excited to be a part of the
"Ride For Life" program in conjunction with the NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series competitors, officials and the fans at
East Alabama Motor Speedway,” Track
spokesman Beverly Thompson said. “The
money raised at this event will support the American Cancer Society’s
mission of saving lives, helping those touched by cancer, and empowering
people to fight back against the disease.”
This will be the third year the NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series “Ride For Life” two-seat race car
will be a part of the program at
“Just about everyone has had an
experience themselves, or has had a family member or a close friend that
has been affected by cancer, and we want to do our part to help find a
cure for all forms of cancer,” NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series
President of Operations and Communications Roby Helm said.
“It’s going to take research and education to find a cure and
that costs money, so we all need to do whatever we can to raise the
money.”
Helm said the series has had bids for
these rides over $1,000, and to those that have bid that amount of money,
it was well worth it because not only did they give to a worthwhile cause,
but they also got the thrill of a lifetime by getting a ride in a real
dirt late model at race speed. Some
of the lap times this “Ride For Life” car will turn around the race
track are good enough for a top ten qualifying time!
“There is a lot of money, research,
technology, and talent that goes into putting a dirt late model race car
on the track for competition,” Helm said.
“The competitors, officials, track promoters, and fans of the
NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series are happy to take time out from
this competition, and use these resources to help a worthwhile cause by
supporting the American Cancer Society.”
NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series competitors will do battle in
Qualifications, Qualifying Races, and the 50-lap main event this Saturday
night with gates opening at
NeSmith
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC of Claxton, GA is the Title Sponsor of the NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. NeSmith
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC is the nation’s number one GM Powertrain Dealer
four years running, and is also the nation’s number one volume dealer of
Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC cars, trucks, SUVs and vans with free delivery
anywhere in the Southeast. GM
Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt
Late Model Series and Hard Charger Award sponsor.
Hoosier Race Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of the NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. VP
Racing Fuel is the Official Racing Fuel of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late
Model Series. NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Contingency Sponsors for 2010 are
Dominator Race Products, Race Car Engineering,
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