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[RUSH Racing Series]

INTEREST BUILDS DAILY FOR NEW SWEENEY RUSH SPORTSMAN MODIFIEDS; INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26 & OCTOBER 30 By Mike Leone October 22, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Pulaski, PA)…It’s only been a little more than two weeks since the press release announcing the debut of the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sportsman Modified division for competition in 2014; however, interest has been building on a daily basis heading into the two upcoming informational meetings. The first will take place this Saturday (October 26) at 12 p.m. at Precise Racing Products/HTMA located just south of Lernerville Speedway at 110 South Pike Rd. Sarver, PA and the second coming on Wednesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. at the Hyde (PA) Fire Hall near Clearfield at 1622 Washington Ave., Hyde, PA. The Northeast-style dirt Modified division will feature GM 602 crate engines ($3,149 through Sweeney’s Pace Performance), Hoosier spec Tires on steel wheels, and affordable and long-lasting Bilstein “sealed" shocks ($135). RUSH has aligned with DIRTcar basically mirroring their rules. The partnership will allow the Series to work together toward mutually beneficial events and promotions in the future. “The excitement and interest has really been positive and encouraging,” stated RUSH Co-Director Vicki Emig. “We’re getting calls and e-mails on a daily basis with inquiries and several racers making a commitment to run the class in 2014. To date we have had around 30 interested parties request to be put on our Sportsman Modified contact list. Interest has come from former Modified racers, young go kart racers, and others who feel the class will provide them with an affordable opportunity to become involved in racing Another positive that has already begun to happen is that potential RUSH Sportsman Modified racers are contacting other Modified drivers throughout the region to purchase cars for their programs." Five regional speedways have already announced their commitment to each host multiple events in 2014 including Lernerville Speedway (Sarver, PA), Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH), Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway (Imperial, PA), America’s Motorsports Park (Clearfield, PA), and Bradford (PA) Speedway. Through the support of these four speedways alone, it is expected that the inaugural schedule will be comprised of over 35 events, a combination of weekly and touring shows. Other tracks such as McKean County Raceway (East Smethport, Pa.) and Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex (Markleysburg, Pa.) have expressed interest with others to likely be added. A minimum of a $10,000 regional cash point fund has been guaranteed for RUSH member racers. In addition, one lucky racer will win a brand new GM 602 engine in a promotion to be announced, additional contingency programs, and a preferred starting spot in a B Main Qualifier at Super DIRT Week XLIII in 2014 will also be part of the program. As the Series progresses, individual “Touring” and “Weekly” point funds will be established along with the addition of a popular “Futures Cup” program for the teenage racers. All three of these programs have already proved successful with the RUSH Late Models Series. "We're really looking forward to the upcoming meetings," stated RUSH Co-Director Mike Leone. "They will provide a great setting to further discuss and clarify questions that potential participants may have; not only with ourselves, but with some of the regional promoters that have chosen to be involved. Precise Racing Products/HTMA owner Chris Archer will also be on hand to discuss the 'sealed' Bilstein shock, Hoosier spec tire, wheels and other general questions racers may have about other parts that may be used on their chassis." Another informational meeting featuring guest speakers that have a vast amount of experience in the Sportsman Modified class will be scheduled after the holidays to provide continue support for the racers in this division. Precise Racing Products has offered a 5% discount on all racing parts (excluding the sealed Bilstein shock, fuel, and tires) for the entire 2014 season to all RUSH Sportsman Modified member drivers. The Membership form is on the website. Discussions have been taking place with several other product manufacturers and more exciting discount and promotional programs are expected to be offered in the weeks to come. 2014 RUSH Sportsman Modified marketing partners include Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC, Pace Performance, Hoosier Tire, Bilstein Shocks, VP Racing Fuels, and Precise Racing Products. E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at info@rushracingseries.com and snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300 and fax is 724-964-0604. The RUSH Sportsman Modified website is www.rushsportsmanmods.com. Those on social media can like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rushsportsmanmods and follow us on Twitter @RUSHSportMods. ###

Edited by RUSH Racing Series, 23 October 2013 - 08:54 AM.

[3799]

What divisions are you calling headline divisions?

[Hot Dog]

What divisions are you calling headline divisions?

Are you planning on pouring yourself into a car? If not, maybe you should focus your time on doing something positive for the sport. But you won't, instead you opt to try and bash the competition that's not even competition if you'd use your head. Go back to playing with your r/c cars, troll.

Edited by Hot Dog, 22 October 2013 - 09:14 PM.

[3799]

It's a simple question. Not being able to race is based on participation in headline divisions. I'm in a position to work with someone if I so choose, but need to know which divisions are off limits as far as participation. Why can't somebody just say which divisions are headline divisions? It's not that hard of a question. And for the record I have poured myself into a car many times. I'm not the only big guy with a desire to race. There are plenty of us out there. I'm sure you on the other hand fit comfortably into your bleacher seat. In the interest of full disclosure my name is Mike Dutko as most if not all on here know. Does your hiding behind a screen name to bitch do anything positive for the sport? You want me to take you seriously man up and post your name or just go away so I can get the answer to my question. You already edited your post to name call some more. Man up or shut up.

Edited by 3799, 22 October 2013 - 09:32 PM.

[Hot Dog]

It's a simple question. Not being able to race is based on participation in headline divisions. I'm in a position to work with someone if I so choose, but need to know which divisions are off limits as far as participation. Why can't somebody just say which divisions are headline divisions? It's not that hard of a question.

And for the record I have poured myself into a car many times. I'm not the only big guy with a desire to race. There are plenty of us out there. I'm sure you on the other hand fit comfortably into your bleacher seat.

Because it's not a simple question, it's passive aggressive badgering. You're trying to create a problem on a public forum that could easily be solved via a simple email the email address provided. Mike is very accessible via many forms of social media as well. If you are that interested, you and the person you are in a position to help could attend one of two meetings they have scheduled as well.

PS: The way you you act on here is very off-putting to sponsors and patrons to the race track you represent, as well as competitors. You aren't doing much to sell those signs posted around the race track or tickets on Saturday nights. I'm sure the track owner wouldn't appreciate you being disrespectful to someone who sits in the bleachers. (Though I don't and am involved in my families team and actually do something as opposed to holding a microphone and generally annoying most people in attendance.)

Edited by Hot Dog, 22 October 2013 - 10:36 PM.

[suhoney18]

https://www.facebook...9...e=2

...if you have facebook here is a sportsman mod testing...

[Hot Dog]

It's a simple question. Not being able to race is based on participation in headline divisions. I'm in a position to work with someone if I so choose, but need to know which divisions are off limits as far as participation. Why can't somebody just say which divisions are headline divisions? It's not that hard of a question.

And for the record I have poured myself into a car many times. I'm not the only big guy with a desire to race. There are plenty of us out there. I'm sure you on the other hand fit comfortably into your bleacher seat.

In the interest of full disclosure my name is Mike Dutko as most if not all on here know. Does your hiding behind a screen name to bitch do anything positive for the sport? You want me to take you seriously man up and post your name or just go away so I can get the answer to my question. You already edited your post to name call some more. Man up or shut up.

Do you still act as a mouthpiece for the one track Outlaw Sprint Warriors? I wonder why Lernerville dropped the OSW sanctioning of the 305s for the Stampede this year? Surely couldn't have been you running your mouth embarrassing the group, could it?

Edited by Hot Dog, 22 October 2013 - 09:38 PM.

[Hot Dog]

It's a simple question. Not being able to race is based on participation in headline divisions. I'm in a position to work with someone if I so choose, but need to know which divisions are off limits as far as participation. Why can't somebody just say which divisions are headline divisions? It's not that hard of a question.

And for the record I have poured myself into a car many times. I'm not the only big guy with a desire to race. There are plenty of us out there. I'm sure you on the other hand fit comfortably into your bleacher seat.

In the interest of full disclosure my name is Mike Dutko as most if not all on here know. Does your hiding behind a screen name to bitch do anything positive for the sport? You want me to take you seriously man up and post your name or just go away so I can get the answer to my question. You already edited your post to name call some more. Man up or shut up.

I've posted my name on here many times. My name is Chris Habbyshaw, I've wrenched on my dad Skip Moores car for many years. Not to mention my families business has been a sponsor at Mercer many times, for many years. So keep flapping your gums. And where have I name called exactly?

Edit: Not to mention I answered many of the other questions you used to try and cause problems on the other thread. As for the last one I didn't answer, go to the meeting and ask. My guess is you won't.

Edited by Hot Dog, 22 October 2013 - 09:47 PM.

[Hot Dog]

https://www.facebook...9...e=2

...if you have facebook here is a sportsman mod testing...

That looks like a cool track.

[3799]

Do you still act as a mouthpiece for the one track Outlaw Sprint Warriors? I wonder why Lernerville dropped the OSW sanctioning of the 305s for the Stampede this year? Surely couldn't have been you running your mouth embarrassing the group, could it?

The race never was OSW sanctioned. They refer to the limited sprints as 305 sprints because they do not like the name Outlaw Sprint Warriors due to their affiliation with the World of Outlaws. Fair enough. The guys from OSW will be there and will make up probably 80% or more of the field. It's a race the OSW guys look forward. If you look closely you will see last year's rained out "305 sprints" were won by Adam Kekich this spring driving Jacob Lagastee's #72 Fat Katz Tattooz OSW car with a Schwanke 5.3 engine.

I am dam proud of my association with the OSW guys. They race each other hard but at the end of the day they know the survival of the division depends on them standing together. Their numbers continue to grow. There are a bunch of new cars under construction for next year including two that sold at the BRP Flea Market.

Edited by 3799, 22 October 2013 - 10:05 PM.

[Hot Dog]

The race never was OSW sanctioned. They refer to the limited sprints as 305 sprints because they do not like the name Outlaw Sprint Warriors due to their affiliation with the World of Outlaws. Fair enough. The guys from OSW will be there and will make up probably 80% or more of the field. It's a race the OSW guys look forward. If you look closely you will see last year's rained out "305 sprints" were won by Adam Kekich this spring driving Jacob Lagastee's #72 Fat Katz Tattooz OSW car with a Schwanke 5.3 engine.

I am dam proud of my association with the OSW guys. They race each other hard but at the end of the day they know the survival of the division depends on them standing together. Their numbers continue to grow. There are a bunch of new cars under construction for next year including two that sold at the BRP Flea Market.

Nothing wrong with the OSW, just the guy who "runs" it.

[suhoney18]

That looks like a cool track.

it does...for some reason i always thought it was a lot smaller

[Stock Stroker]

It's a simple question. Not being able to race is based on participation in headline divisions. I'm in a position to work with someone if I so choose, but need to know which divisions are off limits as far as participation. Why can't somebody just say which divisions are headline divisions? It's not that hard of a question.

And for the record I have poured myself into a car many times. I'm not the only big guy with a desire to race. There are plenty of us out there. I'm sure you on the other hand fit comfortably into your bleacher seat.

In the interest of full disclosure my name is Mike Dutko as most if not all on here know. Does your hiding behind a screen name to bitch do anything positive for the sport? You want me to take you seriously man up and post your name or just go away so I can get the answer to my question. You already edited your post to name call some more. Man up or shut up.

You're the one that always says "pick up the phone and call" so, pick up the phone and call!

JMO

[3799]

Been there , done that Chris. No answer to my question. So I hoped to get an answer here. It's not a hard question. It all comes down to people sitting out there thinking about committing to this entry level class. Let's say an Emod driver. Are Emods a headline division? Probably not, so what is to stop Joel Watson, Steve Dixon, or say Allen Dellinger from running this new division? Where does it leave those entry level drivers chances? The reverse side of the coin is if Emods are considered a headline division because of a series like UEMS how many guys right now are committing thousands of dollars to a class they ultimately cannot run. Simply release the name of the headline divisions. I'm not going to say anything more about it, but it speaks volumes if they don't want the new racers RUSH hopes to attract if they will not clarify even the simplest of their rules.

Edited by 3799, 23 October 2013 - 02:27 PM.

[Hot Dog]

Been there , done that Chris. No answer to my question. So I hoped to get an answer here. It's not a hard question. It all comes down to people sitting out there thinking about committing to this entry level class. Let's say an Emod driver. Are Emods a headline division? Probably not, so what is to stop Joel Watson, Steve Dixon, or say Allen Dellinger from running this new division? Where does it leave those entry level drivers chances? The reverse side of the coin is if Emods are considered a headline division because of a series like UEMS how many guys right now are committing thousands of dollars to a class they ultimately cannot run. Simply release the name of the headline divisions. I'm not going to say anything more about it, but it speaks volumes if they don't want the new racers RUSH hopes to attract if they will not clarify even the simplest of their rules.

I'm sure it will all be discussed at the two meetings in the next week or so. And the more the merrier. Good wheels being involved will only help the young guys get better imo. You're only as good as the competition. And aside from Alan, none of those guys have race a northeast style mod before and they are two completly different animals. While it may not take as long as complete rookies, they would still have a learning curve.

[DarwinsBeagle]

I'm sure it will all be discussed at the two meetings in the next week or so. And the more the merrier. Good wheels being involved will only help the young guys get better imo. You're only as good as the competition. And aside from Alan, none of those guys have race a northeast style mod before and they are two completly different animals. While it may not take as long as complete rookies, they would still have a learning curve.

Agreed. It's a bullshit rule. Never understood the intent of calling a class with a fully fabricated chassis as a "beginner's" class.

If you are worried about who the other guy is instead of who you are, you've already lost.

[Hot Dog]

Agreed. It's a bullshit rule. Never understood the intent of calling a class with a fully fabricated chassis as a "beginner's" class.

If you are worried about who the other guy is instead of who you are, you've already lost.

I wouldn't say it's a bullshit rule, it's a good idea to keep guys that are yearly winners in the big blocks out. That way you don't get the problem that you have with the crate lates where guys that have unlimited budgets are coming down and winning the big paying races in a support class. But to an emod driver or someone that races in another support division, would be wrong to do. An emod is a headliner in other parts of the country, but I wouldn't consider them one here. I would have to guess that by headline divisions that they mean Big Block, 410, or Super Late. But that's just a guess.

[Walt Wimer]

In my humble opinion, OVERALL in the western PA area there are three "Headline Divisions"!! 410 Sprint Cars. "super Late Models and big block Modifieds. Anything else is a "support class"!! And actually for dirt track racing nationally, I would consider it the same. HOWEVER, there are tracks in western PA area that don't have any of those three classes such as Raceway 7, Hummingbird, Sportsams, Etc. For those tracks whatever is their highest paying class, is their "headline division". So when it comes down to it "Headline Division" is somewhat of a misleading term!! The best way to go here I think is just state drivers who have won in "410 sprints, Super Late Models and big block Modifieds" are not eligible to run in this new class. Frankly, I don't think you are going to find a whole lot of crate Late Model, E-Mod or 305 Sprint drivers changing classes. and what if a few crate Late Model drivers switch over to this new crate Modified class? That's a boon for the new class and for those of us who prefer the open wheel classes to the full fender cars!! GOOD RACING TO ALL Walt

[3799]

[quote name='Hot Dog' date='Oct 22 2013, 10:45 PM' post='380047']
I've posted my name on here many times. My name is Chris Habbyshaw.
Today I got this message from Gene Habbyshaw:
Mike there is no Chris Habbyshaw on the face of the earth. I have no idea who he is.
Have told Rick time or two to get him off here or quit using my last name
Some People
Gene

Seems to be a discrepancy in your identity. Hot Dog.

[Hot Dog]

So because some bone head doesn't know me, I'm not allowed to use my last name? I suppose you know every Dutko on the earth? People can't be this dumb, good lord. That may be the dumbest thing I've ever read. HAHA! Edit: I know nobody on that side of the family other than my grandfather and my uncles, but I'd believe Gene and my grandfather are cousins. Edit 2: That tard tried getting me banned because he thought I stole his last name? Are you kidding me? What was I doing, piggybacking off of his glory of posting pictures for old dudes to drool over? HAHAHAHAHA. Maybe it was the Sprinster fame I was trying to steal? Trust me when I tell you, I cringe anytime someone asks me if I'm related to that dude. Next time he's at the trailer boring my dad with his stories, I'll be sure to introduce myself instead of leaving so I don't laugh.

Edited by Hot Dog, 23 October 2013 - 10:42 PM.