OSS ENFORCES FAMILY ATMOSPHERE WHILE OPENING DOORS TO RIVERSIDE FOR RACING AND DERBY
SAN BERNARDINO (July 22, 2008) – Joe Ganino, Director of Motorsports at Orange Show Speedway mandates one mantra here at the historic ¼ mile oval; Affordable, Fun & Family. Ganino, along with Director of Competition Gary Stockman, announced penalties from actions committed by family members of OSS that impact point standings in two of OSS premier divisions.
Rule 6-1.1 of the OSS Rule book states; The driver shall be the sole spokesperson for his/her car owner and pit crew in any and all matters pertaining to an event. At all times the driver assumes responsibility for the actions of his/her team.
As a result, drivers Austin Murphy and Jimmy Rouse Jr have been placed on probation for one year and fined $1000 for separate incidents during the July 12th Race Night at OSS. Members of their teams, and other drivers additionally are receiving penalties for the involvement in the evening’s extra curricular activities. Jeff and Paula Murphy from After Hours Racing have subsequently been suspended for one year. Barr Karr, driver in the BSR West Super Late Models, and car owner Jimmy Rouse have also been suspended for a year for their involvement. Karr additionally will be fined $1000 dollars. BSR West Super Late Model driver Rob Kiemele was also fined $50 for improper conduct. All drivers must pay their fines prior to being allowed back on the track to compete in their respective divisions. All penalties remain in effect for those wishing to appeal the rulings to the speedway’s sanctioning body, ASA.
Gary and Joe truly dislike this part of their duties, but Ganino has now had to levy hefty penalties like this for the second consecutive year and hopes to change perceptions of local stock car racing;
“Our emphasis is on family as we try to introduce new people to the sport, both in the stands as well as the pits, we have rules and regulations that must be followed. Whether at a race track or in society, the actions from the 12th are not acceptable by any means.”
Controlled hostility will be the undercard this Saturday as Demolition Derby and Figure 8 racing return for their second night of action in 2008. Always a crowd favorite, the full contact sport brings in many occasional fans, yet OSS officials maintain their commitment to community programs. There's another very special ticket offer for fans that happen to live in Riverside-California. The OSS recently launched a special “Celebrate Community” program as a way to acknowledge and salute the nearby cities that make up the area known as the Inland Empire. This Saturday night is ‘Celebrate Riverside Night, which means any resident of that community will be treated to a free general admission seat. A valid photo ID displaying proof of residence will be required. The OSS is also going to be giving mom and dad a price break as well because this Saturday night has also been designated as Family night which means children 12 and under will be admitted free as long as they are accompanied with a paid adult admission.
Along those same lines, Orange Show Speedway announced a renewed partnership with Auto Club Speedway in the form of a special ticket promotion. As OSS celebrates 61 consecutive years a racing, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a special OSS/Auto Club Ticket package that includes one Pepsi 500 Ticket to Auto Club Speedway on Labor Day Weekend, two tickets to Orange Show Speedway good for the balance of the 2008 racing season, an OSS collectable T-Shirt and OSS Souvenir Program all for just $61. The offer will expire August 22, 2008. The package is available immediately. For details fans can contact Patrick Wuertz at 909-429-5134 or email him at pwuertz@autoclubspeedway.com. For more information on the Auto Club Speedway or Labor Day’s biggest party, the Pepsi 500 weekend at the Auto Club Speedway of Southern California, please call 800-944-RACE log on to www.racetickets.com or www.autoclubspeedway.com.
Orange Show Speedway is a proud member of the ASA Member Track program, which is comprised of a network of short tracks around the United States. For news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA, visit www.ASA-Racing.com . Drivers, Racers and Fans are encouraged to keep abreast will all the updates and exciting news during the off season by checking out www.nosevents.com and keep an eye on the speedway page for more information.
Racing at Orange Show Speedway is sponsored by
Lucas Oil, Pick A Part Auto Recyclers, Blackhawk Protection, Del Taco, KTTD radio (AM 1350), Leno’s Rico Taco, JAM Sportswear, Budweiser, Hoosier Racing Tires, Frank’s Radio Service, 1st Valley Credit Union, Parker Pumper/BSR West, Star Auto Parts, Matich Corporation, Industrial Metal Supply, L. Curti Truck and Equipment, One Stop Landscape Supply, Extreme Exhibits & Logistics, Race Radio, CEC Embroidery,
For further information, contact Orange Show Speedway at 909-888-6788, X438, visit the web site at www.nosevents.com, or email us direct at osspeedway@aol.com.
