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NEW CALISTOGA MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTS NEW POLICIES
CALISTOGA, CA (February 21, 2013) –
Newly appointed Calistoga Speedway Operations Manager Tommy Hunt and
Napa County Fairgrounds CEO Carlene Moore have announced plans to
enhance the fan and competitor experience at races in the future.
The World of Outlaws
season opening event on April 6 will be the first race to benefit from
new policies and directives aimed at improved track preparation, as
well as existing facility upgrades. Attendees at the World of Outlaws
event will be among the first to enjoy an improved racing surface that
hopefully will generate a safe and exciting high-speed entertainment
product.
When the winged
warriors of the World of Outlaws such as 2012 Calistoga winner Donny
Schatz and "The King" Steve Kinser hit the track, they will be
experiencing a greatly improved Calistoga said World of Outlaws event
promoter Chris Morgan.
"We are excited to
again be bringing the 'Greatest Show on Dirt' to the most beautiful
race track in America and look forward to the track improvements to
bring more high speed side-by-side competitive racing to the legendary
Calistoga half-mile."
All teams and cars
will be pitted in the infield so that fans can enjoy the pit action,
and have easy access to their favorite drivers and teams following the
races.
Other projected
facility upgrades include landscape maintenance improvements (including
trimming or relocation of trees presenting viewing obstacles and
potential safety issues), barrier realignment and securing, and exit and
entry gate re-configuration. The grandstands side will receive
attention to improve the fan experience including utilization of the
lighted scoreboard.
The goal of the
Calistoga Speedway's new business plan this year and beyond will be to
create a pleasurable experience for both racers and fans.
Beyond the April 6th
World of Outlaws race, the Calistoga Speedway will also host the
popular West Coast Late Models and Modifieds on August 3rd, and the
annual Louie Vermeil Classic for traditional non-wing USAC/CRA Sprints
and USAC Western Midgets on August 31st-September 1st. More events
are being scheduled by the speedway and will be announced soon.
The Calistoga
Speedway half-mile is located at the Napa County Fairgrounds in
Calistoga, CA and is consistently rated as the most beautiful dirt
track in the country. It is also the oldest continuously operating
dirt track on the West Coast. For more information, visit
www.CalistogaSpeedway.org. Pre-sale ticket information for the World
of Outlaws is available online as well, with both reserved and general
admission tickets available at www.woocalistogaspeedway.com
www.stevenblakesley.com
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