[sprinter14]

Now that BOSS and FAST come out of the same camp - this will be their first show TOGETHER. Joined by the 360's - if you like sprint cars, you can't miss this!


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 27, 2019

WAYNESFIELD, OH. - There's a lot of incentive on tap for the 11th Annual Jack Hewitt Classic presented by K&L Ready Mix, Helms and Son Excavating and Kistler Racing Products set to take place Wednesday, July 3 at Waynesfield Raceway Park. Besides the great pay-out for the FAST winged 410 sprints, Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (BOSS) non-wing sprints and the K&L Ready Mix National Racing Alliance (NRA) Sprint Invaders (360 sprints), race promoter Shane Helms has incentives for drivers to race in more than one division.

The event honors racing legend and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame member Jack Hewitt, a Troy, Ohio native. Hewitt, who made a name for himself as an champion with the All Star Circuit of Champions, USAC Silver Crown Series and had wins with the World of Outlaws, USAC Sprints and Midgets and wins across the country, in winged and non-wing sprints, is known for his no-nonsense attitude and love of the sport. He also competed in the 1998 Indianapolis 500.

The FAST winged 410 sprint feature winner will take home $4,000 ($400 to start the A-main) while the NRA feature winner will claim $2,000 to win and the BOSS winner will take home $1,500. If one driver can win two out of the three A-mains there's a $1,000 bonus. If a driver can win all three A-mains he or she will walk away with a $5,000 bonus. There's also a $200 bonus for the highest finishing 305 sprint car in the 360 A-main! A driver has to compete in a different car in each class to be eligible.

"First and foremost I want to thank Kenny Clark and the employees at the Fremont Fence Company. We nearly pulled the plug on this event because the weather has put us so far behind on making improvements to the fencing in turns three and four. Fremont Fence came to the rescue. Despite trying to play catch-up with their business because of the weather, they committed crews to work Saturday and Sunday to get fencing improvements made so we can race this event. We have also added a lot of new seats at the track and the pit bleachers have been moved to the back stretch," Helms said.

"I want to thank everyone for all the hard work and encouragement as we work to make improvements at Waynesfield," Helms added.

The first event of 2019 at Waynesfield saw Justin Peck take the FAST win while Shawn Dancer claimed the NRA victory. Last year Lee Underwood claimed the Jack Hewitt Classic victory with the BOSS sprints.

Ticket prices for the Jack Hewitt Classic are $18 for adults (11 and up); $16 for senior citizens (62 and up); kids 10 and under are free and pit passes will be $35. Pit gates will open at 5 p.m., spectator gates at 6 p.m. with racing underway at 7:45 p.m.

For more information go to www.waynesfieldracewaypark.net, on Facebook by liking Waynesfield Raceway Park, or on Twitter by following @OfficialWRP.
Jack Hewitt Classic Winners

2018 – Lee Underwood

2017 – Drew Rader

2016 – Thomas Meseraull

2015 – Thomas Meseraull

2014 – Justin Grant

2013 – Dallas Hewitt

2012 – Kyle Larson

2011 – Jonathan Hendrick

2010 – Jonathan Hendrick

2009- Matt Westfall

[Charles Nungester]

Was one of the premier non wing races.
Now the Non wings the red headed step child?

I know Jack ran everything and the other classes are going to be popular.

Just something not right about it.

[hoosierhillbilly]

While it would be nice to have a bigger purse, the fact that Waynesfield is running is the important part. They only have 4 shows this year after some uncertainty.

[Charles Nungester]

Thanks!

Aaron Fry
Aaron Fry Payout has been increased to $2,000 to win / $300 to start. BOSS does pay heat races and bonus awards cash AND tour regulars on the tow bonus.

[dkdorkboy]

Can't wait till Wednesday to see some of the new bleachers and improvement to catch fence.

[Sprintcarfanatic]

I have to ask what is in store for The Field ? You don't just come in & make these kind of improvements to something you don't own. Although some did at Millstream but nothing like tearing down stands building new 1's, moving existing 1's.

[Charles Nungester]

Originally Posted by Sprintcarfanatic I have to ask what is in store for The Field ? You don't just come in & make these kind of improvements to something you don't own. Although some did at Millstream but nothing like tearing down stands building new 1's, moving existing 1's.

My understanding from sources is that Mr. Shobe did not want to weekly prep etc the track.

Looks like Helms wants to run races there and is making strides to do so. Possibly adding his own track prep crew. IDK.

MR. Shobe's been very good to the area. He could do anything with the track he wanted. (Sell, lease, Plow it under) Nice he wants to see racing there.

The sad part is it's not the start up or regular racing place that a lot of teams came to love in all classes and no reg Non Wing. Id usually head there if Burg was off.

[Sprintcarfanatic]

Went out yesterday. They were working, there was some pics on Twitter a while back & I imagine on Facebook as well. In talking to 1 guy he said they would probably be working right up until race time. I'd say that there is 3 times the poles going to be around 3 & 4 & taller. Shobe was there mowing the infield but I didn't talk to him.

Helms wanted to run Milstream & that fell through so maybe this is a gift horse for him. Hope if everything goe's alright he adds more dates.