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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 20, 2012
Contact: DICK JORDAN
“TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX” RETURNS TO DIRT
ANNUAL MIDGET CLASSIC NOV. 22 AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
The “Turkey Night Grand Prix” USAC Mopar National/Western Midget race is returning to a dirt track for the first time in 14 years! Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway will host the event November 22 which for the past 13 years has been contested at Irwindale Speedway. The feature event is 98 laps around the Perris half-mile in honor of long-time race organizer J.C. Agajanian, whose family now presents the annual classic.
Perris hosted the race in 1996 as Billy Boat scored the second of what would be three consecutive “Turkey Night” triumphs for him at three different tracks! The race’s last appearance on dirt came in 1998 at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway as Jay Drake took home the hardware.
“Turkey Night” has been held at nine different venues in its 78-year history. This year’s race marks the 72nd running of the race which began at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles in 1934, a race won by Bob Swanson. The ensuing years have seen the race held at Gardena Stadium, Ascot Park, 605 Speedway, Saugus Speedway, Bakersfield, Perris, Ventura Raceway and Irwindale.
Boat’s three victories have been eclipsed only by the remarkable Ron Shuman, who compiled eight wins in the yearly race!
Defending two-time USAC National Drivers Champion Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. hopes to join Boat this year in the three-time winner category. He is expected to be joined by defending race winner Caleb Armstrong of New Castle, Ind., who was the winner on the Irwindale pavement last November. Two other “active” race winners are Bobby East and Jason Leffler, while former race winners Dave Darland, Bobby Santos, Billy Wease and Tony Stewart remain active in the sport.
“We are absolutely delighted that Turkey Night is returning to the dirt,” offered USAC’s President/CEO Kevin Miller. “The race had a sensational history on the dirt at tracks like Ascot Park and others and we look forward to what promises to be a memorable 72nd running of one of America’s most revered races.”
Perris race organizer Don Kazarian is equally enthusiastic about the race returning to his facility: “We are very excited and honored to be hosting the annual running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix,” Kazarian said with a smile. “The Thanksgiving night tradition returns to the dirt with all of its prestige for the first time since 1998. The best Midget drivers in the world will be here. It is going to be a great night of racing and the fans are going to love it. I cannot wait.”
Perris Auto Speedway has hosted a total of 203 USAC events (as of August 20, 2012), including 145 Sprint races, as it has become the home of the popular AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Series. A total of 22 USAC Midget races have been held at Perris since the first 16 years ago.
The Agajanian family also is excited about the move back to the dirt. “My dad absolutely loved the event when it was part of our operations at Ascot Park,” says his son J.C. Jr., who now helps oversee the annual classic. “This race is so much a part of our family history and we are pleased to see it endure as it has. The Perris oval has always produced memorable events and this one will be no exception.”
Advance tickets for the 72nd running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix will go on sale on Monday, August 27. Fans can purchase tickets online or via phone at www.tix.com or 1-800-595-4849.
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Lance / Scott / Don: In the past several years, the TNGP show at I'dale has included a USAC National sprint car race. Might we see that this T'giving in Perris? Would front gate tickets be sold that might not be sold otherwise? As well as passes at the back gate? Something to think about anyway.
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Posted By: ljennings on August 20 2012 at 11:11:57 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 20, 2012
Contact: DICK JORDAN
“TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX” RETURNS TO DIRT
ANNUAL MIDGET CLASSIC NOV. 22 AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
The “Turkey Night Grand Prix” USAC Mopar National/Western Midget race is returning to a dirt track for the first time in 14 years! Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway will host the event November 22 which for the past 13 years has been contested at Irwindale Speedway. The feature event is 98 laps around the Perris half-mile in honor of long-time race organizer J.C. Agajanian, whose family now presents the annual classic.
Perris hosted the race in 1996 as Billy Boat scored the second of what would be three consecutive “Turkey Night” triumphs for him at three different tracks! The race’s last appearance on dirt came in 1998 at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway as Jay Drake took home the hardware.
“Turkey Night” has been held at nine different venues in its 78-year history. This year’s race marks the 72nd running of the race which began at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles in 1934, a race won by Bob Swanson. The ensuing years have seen the race held at Gardena Stadium, Ascot Park, 605 Speedway, Saugus Speedway, Bakersfield, Perris, Ventura Raceway and Irwindale.
Boat’s three victories have been eclipsed only by the remarkable Ron Shuman, who compiled eight wins in the yearly race!
Defending two-time USAC National Drivers Champion Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. hopes to join Boat this year in the three-time winner category. He is expected to be joined by defending race winner Caleb Armstrong of New Castle, Ind., who was the winner on the Irwindale pavement last November. Two other “active” race winners are Bobby East and Jason Leffler, while former race winners Dave Darland, Bobby Santos, Billy Wease and Tony Stewart remain active in the sport.
“We are absolutely delighted that Turkey Night is returning to the dirt,” offered USAC’s President/CEO Kevin Miller. “The race had a sensational history on the dirt at tracks like Ascot Park and others and we look forward to what promises to be a memorable 72nd running of one of America’s most revered races.”
Perris race organizer Don Kazarian is equally enthusiastic about the race returning to his facility: “We are very excited and honored to be hosting the annual running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix,” Kazarian said with a smile. “The Thanksgiving night tradition returns to the dirt with all of its prestige for the first time since 1998. The best Midget drivers in the world will be here. It is going to be a great night of racing and the fans are going to love it. I cannot wait.”
Perris Auto Speedway has hosted a total of 203 USAC events (as of August 20, 2012), including 145 Sprint races, as it has become the home of the popular AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Series. A total of 22 USAC Midget races have been held at Perris since the first 16 years ago.
The Agajanian family also is excited about the move back to the dirt. “My dad absolutely loved the event when it was part of our operations at Ascot Park,” says his son J.C. Jr., who now helps oversee the annual classic. “This race is so much a part of our family history and we are pleased to see it endure as it has. The Perris oval has always produced memorable events and this one will be no exception.”
Advance tickets for the 72nd running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix will go on sale on Monday, August 27. Fans can purchase tickets online or via phone at www.tix.com or 1-800-595-4849.
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I am happy to hear this news.For years now every time I saw Jay at the track I would ask him that
same question,"when are you going back to Perris?"He finally listened to me LOL.I crewed for
Terry Caves that night with Ronny Day driving.Ronny finished 3rd but was awarded 2nd when
Robby Flock was DQed for having too much off-set in the right rear.The word was that Billy Boat
was the same but went to his pit and sucked the right rear in before the post-race inspection.
Anyway it was a fun night.I do have one question for Don K.,are you going to have that buffet
style Thanksgiving dinner served in the pits again?That's one thing that really made your Turkey
Night GP special in my mind. Catfish
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Posted By: raj on August 20 2012 at 01:08:17 PM
Lance / Scott / Don: In the past several years, the TNGP show at I'dale has included a USAC National sprint car race. Might we see that this T'giving in Perris? Would front gate tickets be sold that might not be sold otherwise? As well as passes at the back gate? Something to think about anyway.
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That wasn't a USAC National Sprint Car race but what I think was a USAC Western race. I believe that those cars were pavement 360's.
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August 20, 2012 at
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As much as I love sprint cars, If we are going back to the tradition of "Turkey Night" on dirt, stick with the tradition and keep it midgets only. IMHO
Jeff Kristensen
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Posted By: Raceway Video on August 20 2012 at 04:36:19 PM
As much as I love sprint cars, If we are going back to the tradition of "Turkey Night" on dirt, stick with the tradition and keep it midgets only. IMHO
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Same sentiment here Jeff. Turkey Night tradition on dirt = Midgets alone.
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August 20, 2012 at
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Posted By: Raceway Video on August 20 2012 at 04:36:19 PM
As much as I love sprint cars, If we are going back to the tradition of "Turkey Night" on dirt, stick with the tradition and keep it midgets only. IMHO
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I add another vote to that. Midgets should have the entire night to themselves to showcase a very-very underrated car class. It shouldnt be that way but it is.
Sad when you think about it.
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Posted By: KOP on August 20 2012 at 09:37:07 PM
I add another vote to that. Midgets should have the entire night to themselves to showcase a very-very underrated car class. It shouldnt be that way but it is.
Sad when you think about it.
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It may very well be dependent on the potential car count the midgets can generate. I think that the car count at Victorville may have been one of the best of the season. But to pull off a successful Turkey Night Grand Prix without support classes, you will probably need to have at least three times as many midgets.
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August 20, 2012 at
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The 72nd running of Turkey Night is going to be Midgets only. Traditional Turkey Night is coming back.
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Im very excited that turkey nite is back to its roots on dirt. I refused to see the race ever since it was on a paved track. I will bet they will get a lot more cars for the event also. Dirt is the root of all FUN ans excitement.
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Posted By: ScottDaloisio on August 20 2012 at 10:09:12 PM
The 72nd running of Turkey Night is going to be Midgets only. Traditional Turkey Night is coming back.
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Man...
I was hoping to see go karts and trophy trucks there.
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Posted By: ScottDaloisio on August 20 2012 at 10:09:12 PM
The 72nd running of Turkey Night is going to be Midgets only. Traditional Turkey Night is coming back.
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Scott,that's good news.Now,do you know if thhey will pitting inside or outside?Also ask Don K.
about that Thanksgiving dinner in the pits......Catfish
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Posted By: Fuelman on August 22 2012 at 12:33:18 PM
Scott,that's good news.Now,do you know if thhey will pitting inside or outside?Also ask Don K.
about that Thanksgiving dinner in the pits......Catfish
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Pitting inside (as long as weather permits). Will ask about the dinner.
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Posted By: ScottDaloisio on August 20 2012 at 10:09:12 PM
The 72nd running of Turkey Night is going to be Midgets only. Traditional Turkey Night is coming back.
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AWESOME.AWESOME.AWESOME!
Can't wait!
www.codyswansonmotorsports.com
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Posted By: ljennings on August 20 2012 at 11:11:57 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 20, 2012
Contact: DICK JORDAN
“TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX” RETURNS TO DIRT
ANNUAL MIDGET CLASSIC NOV. 22 AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
The “Turkey Night Grand Prix” USAC Mopar National/Western Midget race is returning to a dirt track for the first time in 14 years! Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway will host the event November 22 which for the past 13 years has been contested at Irwindale Speedway. The feature event is 98 laps around the Perris half-mile in honor of long-time race organizer J.C. Agajanian, whose family now presents the annual classic.
Perris hosted the race in 1996 as Billy Boat scored the second of what would be three consecutive “Turkey Night” triumphs for him at three different tracks! The race’s last appearance on dirt came in 1998 at Bakersfield (Calif.) Speedway as Jay Drake took home the hardware.
“Turkey Night” has been held at nine different venues in its 78-year history. This year’s race marks the 72nd running of the race which began at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles in 1934, a race won by Bob Swanson. The ensuing years have seen the race held at Gardena Stadium, Ascot Park, 605 Speedway, Saugus Speedway, Bakersfield, Perris, Ventura Raceway and Irwindale.
Boat’s three victories have been eclipsed only by the remarkable Ron Shuman, who compiled eight wins in the yearly race!
Defending two-time USAC National Drivers Champion Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. hopes to join Boat this year in the three-time winner category. He is expected to be joined by defending race winner Caleb Armstrong of New Castle, Ind., who was the winner on the Irwindale pavement last November. Two other “active” race winners are Bobby East and Jason Leffler, while former race winners Dave Darland, Bobby Santos, Billy Wease and Tony Stewart remain active in the sport.
“We are absolutely delighted that Turkey Night is returning to the dirt,” offered USAC’s President/CEO Kevin Miller. “The race had a sensational history on the dirt at tracks like Ascot Park and others and we look forward to what promises to be a memorable 72nd running of one of America’s most revered races.”
Perris race organizer Don Kazarian is equally enthusiastic about the race returning to his facility: “We are very excited and honored to be hosting the annual running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix,” Kazarian said with a smile. “The Thanksgiving night tradition returns to the dirt with all of its prestige for the first time since 1998. The best Midget drivers in the world will be here. It is going to be a great night of racing and the fans are going to love it. I cannot wait.”
Perris Auto Speedway has hosted a total of 203 USAC events (as of August 20, 2012), including 145 Sprint races, as it has become the home of the popular AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Series. A total of 22 USAC Midget races have been held at Perris since the first 16 years ago.
The Agajanian family also is excited about the move back to the dirt. “My dad absolutely loved the event when it was part of our operations at Ascot Park,” says his son J.C. Jr., who now helps oversee the annual classic. “This race is so much a part of our family history and we are pleased to see it endure as it has. The Perris oval has always produced memorable events and this one will be no exception.”
Advance tickets for the 72nd running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix will go on sale on Monday, August 27. Fans can purchase tickets online or via phone at www.tix.com or 1-800-595-4849.
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So what's the story? Tix.com doesn't know anything about these tickets? (on line, or on the phone) Has the date that the tickets go on sale been changed?
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