7-Up entree Pollard wins Southern Super Series
7-Up entree Pollard wins Southern Super Series
The upcoming 7-Up 150 at Toledo Speedway gets more interesting by the day.
The entry list already contains more than 40 names and includes drivers from across the Midwest and south that have multiple track championships and feature wins from across the country.
One of those drivers -- Bubba Pollard -- scored another win this weekend when he collected the trophy in the first Southern Super Series race in Nashville. Pollard held off several other late models, including some that he will be contending with at Toledo Speeday in the 7-Up 150 April 19-20.
Kyle Benjamin was challenging for the lead until engine problems cut his day short and he finished 22nd,The field also included Anderson Bowen and Brian Campbell, two more drivers that will make the trip north to the 7-Up 150.
ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards points co-leader Mason Mingus finished 19th.
The 7-Up 150 features drivers from the ARCA/CRA Super Series and the ARCA Midwest Tour, as well as a host of other late model drivers from across the Midwest and south and features several drivers with ARCA Racing Series and even NASCAR backgrounds.
An optional open practice session is set for Friday, April 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All Friday pit pass purchasers will be treated to a bbq chicken dinner following the practice at the Speedway Bar and Grille, located adjacent to the track. The Drive Time Sports Talk Radio show, 106.5 FM, will be live from the Bar and Grille from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. that day with host Mike Miller.
Race day, Saturday, April 20 will see practice begin at 11 a.m., time trials are set for 3 and racing starts at 5 p.m. The schedule includes a last-chance race (if necessary), an on-track autograph session and the 7-Up 150 lap feature, which will be all green flag. A 10 minute break is planned at lap 76 of the contest. A rain date of Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. has been established if necessary.
Race fans can save $5 per ticket if purchased prior to race day by calling the Toledo track office at 419-727-1100 or downloading the 2013 ticket order form at www.toledospeedway.com. It is located under forms. The order can be electronically mailed to the track.