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Perris Auto Speedway
18700 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, CA 92571
(951) 940-0134
http://perrisautospeedway.com/

For further information contact Scott Daloisio (909) 226-7768 or mailto:racesatthepas@aol.com

For Immediate Release

THE FACTS ON THE 20TH ANNUAL BUDWEISER OVAL NATIONALS!

(Perris, CA, November 9, 2015)

• WHERE: "Southern California's Home to Major League Sprint Car Racing," Perris Auto Speedway on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571)
• TRACK: 1/2 mile clay oval.
• WHEN: Thursday, November 12, Friday November 13 and Saturday November 14.
• PRACTICE: Free for fans in the grandstands at 6:00 PM Wednesday, November 11. $2.00 pizza, beer and soft drinks.
• WHO: The Amsoil USAC National & CRA Sprint Cars. To date 50 cars.
• SANCTIONING BODY: United States Auto Club (USAC)
• TIMES: Spectator gates will open at 4:00 PM on Thursday & Friday with racing at 7:00. Gates will open and 3:00 PM Saturday with racing at 6:30.
• PURSE: $130,480.00. $5,000.00 to win and $500.00 to start the A mains on Thursday and Friday. $25,000.00 to win and $1,000.00 to start the A main on Saturday.
• TONY JONES HARD CHARGER AWARD: To the driver who passes the most cars in Saturday’s “A” main event. The award is accompanied by $1,000.00 bonus from All Coast Construction.
• RAY SCHEETZ MECHANIC OF THE RACE AWARD: Named after the legendary crew chief who had 10 sprint car championships and 155 race wins.
• PROGRAM: Qualifying, heats, preliminary and A Mains each night.
• TICKETS: Advance tickets available by phone at 1-800-595-4849 or online at: http://pas.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=7. There will be plenty of tickets available for everyone at the ticket window all three nights.
• ENTRIES: As this piece went to press 50 cars had been entered (complete list at the end of this release). More expected at race time.
• PAST CHAMPIONS PRE-ENTERED: Robert Ballou (2014), Mike Spencer (2012), Damion Gardner (2009 & 2011), Chris Windom (2010) and Dave Darland (2005, 2006 & 2013). Complete list of past winners below.
• GRAND MARSHALS: 2000 Ovals Nationals Champion Tony Jones.
• AUTOGRAPH SESSION: 3:00 - 3:45 PM Saturday on the front straightaway.
• CAMPING ON THE FAIRGROUNDS: $25.00 per night (no reservations required)
• TRACK PHONE NUMBER: (951) 940-0134
• TRACK WEBSITE: http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/index.html
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Oval Nationals Champions
1996 Jimmy Sills
1997 Rip Williams
1998 Rodney Argo
1999 Rickie Gaunt
2000 Tony Jones
2001 Bud Kaeding
2002 Bud Kaeding
2003 Cory Kruseman
2004 Cory Kruseman
2005 Dave Darland
2006 Dave Darland
2007 Bud Kaeding
2008 Jesse Hockett
2009 Damion Gardner
2010 Chris Windom
2011 Damion Gardner
2012 Mike Spencer
2013 Dave Darland
2014 Robert Ballou

Teams wishing to enter the historic running of the 20th Oval Nationals can download the entry blank at the following link: http://perrisautospeedway.com/forms/15ovalform.html.

02 Matthew Rossi Peoria, AZ Phil Rossi
2 Austin Williams Yorba Linda, CA John Jory
04 Mike Collins Lake Forest, CA Mike Collins
04G Chad Boespflug Hanford, CA Gerry Cook
4 Damion Gardner Concord, CA Mark Alexander
4D Danny Faria Tipton, CA Gansen Engineering
4G Chris Gansen Verdemont Heights, CA Gansen Engineering
4X Tracy Hines Wilkinson, IN Tracy Hines Racing
5 Justin Grant Ione, CA Baldwin Brothers
5 Logan Williams Yorba Linda, CA John Jory
5X Tom Malcolm Corona, CA Dino Napier
5M Max Adams Loomis, CA Max Adams
10 Richard Vander Weerd Visalia, CA Ron Vander Weerd
12 Robert Ballou Rocklin, CA Robert Ballou
12 Ronnie Gardner Norco, CA Robbie & Gaye Allen
12B Koby Barksdale Norman, OK Tobey Sampson
15 Aaron Farney Brookston, IN DCT Corp.
17RW Kevin Thomas Jr. Cullman, AL Michael Dutcher Racing
21 A.J. Bender San Marcos, CA Rich Bender
21X Chris Windom Canton, IL James R. Pollock
30 C.J. Leary Greenfield, IN Chuck & Tammi Leary
32 Chase Stockon Haubstaudt, IN Chase Stockon
36 Mikey Lovas Wildomar, CA Robert Lovas
36 Mitch Wissmiller Saybrook, IL John Springstead
37 Matt Mitchell Yorba Linda, CA Matt Mitchell
37X David Bezio El Cajon David Bezio
42 Brady Short Mitchell, IN Dwight Cheney
42X TBA Dwight Cheney
44 Cody Williams Corona, CA John Jory
48 Brody Roa Garden Grove, CA Lee & Norma Leonard
50 Mike Spencer Temecula, CA Ron Chaffin
51 R.J. Johnson Laveen, AZ Bobby Martin
51 Kyle Edwards Fountain Valley, CA Eddie Tafoya
55 Tony Everhart El Cajon, CA Tony Everhart
56 Ryan Bernal Hollister, CA Michael Phulps
63 Bryan Clauson Noblesville, IN Dooling/Hayward
64 Parker Colston Lake Elsinore, CA Paul Colston/Richard Gore
66 Thomas Meseraull San Jose, CA Amati Racing
69 Brady Bacon Broken Arrow, OK Dynamics Inc.
71 Robert Bell Colfax, IA Bell Motorsports
71P Dave Darland Lincoln, IN Phillips Motorsports
74X Josh Hodges Tijeras, NM Hodges Motorsports
75 Lee Dakus Edmonton, Alberta DOW Motorsports
81 Jon Stanbrough Avon, IN Jon Stanbrough
83 Austin Liggett Tracy, CA Tim Liggett
88 Jace Vander Weerd Visalia, CA Ron Vander Weerd
92 Jake Swanson Anaheim, CA Tom & Lauri Sertich
92M TBA Tom & Lauri Sertich
98 Jeremy Ellertson Lawndale, CA Kevin Ellertson
98 Verne Sweeney Lomita, CA Ken Tracy
98jr Austin Stone Chico, CA Ken Tracy
469 Randy Waitman Ramona. CA Randy Waitman

Some other cars have stated their intention to race and are coming, but did not pre-enter.

First place will pay $25,000.00, second will pay $15,000.00 and third will pay $10,000.00 at the Saturday finale of the Oval Nationals. The main event will pay $1,000.00 to start. The two preliminary nights, Thursday and Friday, will each pay $5,000.00 to win and $500.00 to start. All three nights of intense racing action will be full-points paying races for the USAC National and USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series.’

Advanced tickets for the Oval Nationals are on sale now at: http://pas.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849.

Camping on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds will be available for the Oval Nationals for $25.00 per night beginning on Wednesday, November 11th. Tailgating is encouraged in the spectator parking lot as well.

Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2015 season. AA Lynco Painting, All Coast Construction, All Seasons Tree Repair, Amsoil, Archibald’s Restaurants, Ayers Hotel and Spa, BlueLine Rentals, Budweiser, California Budget Finance, CamGuard, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Perris Com Ecco, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Drop Zone, Edelbrock, Engine Pro, Harry’s Café, HD Industries, Hoosier Tires, Horizon Solar, K&N Engineering, Livingwaters Hospice, Luke’s Transmission, Moon Nursery, Paul Oil Company, Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Pizza Factory, Red Lion Inns and Suites, Robert Dempster, Scott Sales, Shaver Racing Engines, Sherwin-Williams, Stassines Cross, Square H, Swedish Speed, Trench Shoring, US Foods and Valley News.

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Video and DVD productions of all racing events at Perris Auto Speedway are available from Loudpedal Productions. For more information on these productions you can contact them by calling (805) 844-3854, E-mailing mailto:trtruex@gmail.com or you can visit the web site LoudPedal Productions

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.

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2015 PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE

November 11 Oval National Practice
November 12 20th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals USAC National & CRA Sprint Cars
November 13 20th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals USAC National & CRA Sprint Cars
November 14 20th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals USAC National & CRA Sprint Cars
November 25 Turkey Night Grand Prix Practice
November 26 Agajanian Enterprises and Oval Entertainment, LLC Present the 75th Running of the Turkey Night Grand Prix USAS National and Western Midgets
December 12 El Nino Winter Challenge Series - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and American Factory Stocks
January 16 El Nino Winter Challenge Series - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and American Factory Stocks
January 23 El Nino Winter Challenge Series - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and American Factory Stocks
February 6 El Nino Winter Challenge Series - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and American Factory Stocks
February 20 El Nino Winter Challenge Series - Street Stocks, Super Stocks, Modifieds and American Factory Stocks

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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2 questions: A) Are the CRA cars 360s or 410s? (B) If they're 410s, does everybody race together, or are USAC & CRA separate races?
On my way Thurs. morning, looking forward to my first visit there....

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Originally Posted by revjimk:
2 questions: A) Are the CRA cars 360s or 410s? (B) If they're 410s, does everybody race together, or are USAC & CRA separate races?
On my way Thurs. morning, looking forward to my first visit there....

CRA are 410's. USAC & CRA will be racing under one banner this weekend. Pumped for my first visit to the PAS this week/weekend! Flying out of Philly tonight.

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Just a heads up if you have never been there before....take some warm clothes with you. When the sun goes down it can get chilly there. The 1st time I went to Perris was in June of 2002. Arrived at the track at 5 p.m. with 81 degrees and sunshine wearing shorts, a t shirt and flip flops. I saw most people coming in carrying coats and I thought "why is everyone bringing coats with them?"....by 8 p.m. I knew why...lol Trust me you will need the warm clothes. Weather calls for Sunny and highs in the upper 70's all week. Have fun....you will enjoy Perris.

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All who are going have a great time at The PAS! You can bank on some excellent wingless action, that's for sure. Wish we could make trip to SoCal this year for the Oval's. Made the trip West 3 times for the Oval's and once for Turkey Night. It's worth every minute and every dime.

And, what Cowboy says about when the sun goes down is damn straight. It's gonna' cool off, so be prepared.

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Originally Posted by ISF:
All who are going have a great time at The PAS! You can bank on some excellent wingless action, that's for sure. Wish we could make trip to SoCal this year for the Oval's. Made the trip West 3 times for the Oval's and once for Turkey Night. It's worth every minute and every dime.

And, what Cowboy says about when the sun goes down is damn straight. It's gonna' cool off, so be prepared.

Being from Pennsylvania, I should be able to be prepared for the cold ;)

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Originally Posted by Ty:
Being from Pennsylvania, I should be able to be prepared for the cold ;)

Being from North Central Illinois I can relate to your statement 100%.

Have a great time!

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I'm from South Dakota and have froze my butt off at the PAS!!!
Make sure and pack extra!!!

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It's kinda odd, I've seen many visitors to west coast races freeze there ass, no matter if they come from the midwest or even Alaska. Tonight it will be 50 degrees at 9 pm.

For anyone visiting, dress for nice weather during the day (shorts), cold brezzy weather at night, and expect horrible traffic at all hours. LEAVE EARLY for the race track.

But on the bright side, this race has the most talent and equipment for a non wing race. It's one of the crown jewels for non wing racing, with the best of the west and midwest meeting at the PAS. It should be on everyone's bucket list :)

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Perris is warm and balmy compared to Ventura.

The first time at Ventura my wife swore she had frost bite toes.

This Buckeye snow bird is pumped! Bringing several newbies. Didn't see ticket price info?

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Originally Posted by cowboyhar69:
Just a heads up if you have never been there before....take some warm clothes with you. When the sun goes down it can get chilly there. The 1st time I went to Perris was in June of 2002. Arrived at the track at 5 p.m. with 81 degrees and sunshine wearing shorts, a t shirt and flip flops. I saw most people coming in carrying coats and I thought "why is everyone bringing coats with them?"....by 8 p.m. I knew why...lol Trust me you will need the warm clothes. Weather calls for Sunny and highs in the upper 70's all week. Have fun....you will enjoy Perris.

Thanks Cowboy, wondering about that myself, just checked Weather Underground. I'm used to dry cold here in Denver, it snowed 4 inches this morning, then the sun came out, I was on my bicycle at 4 pm. But 40 degrees on the Gulf Coast is unbearable, way too humid. Isn't Perris kind of in the desert? I'll bring warm stuff, cause Monday when I fly home its supposed to snow again anyway

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Got up at 5:30 AM to get flight in Denver, no problem, got to Salt Lake City for connection to LA, half the plane boarded, they tell us altimeter isn't working. After we sat on plane getting hotter & hotter, they told us to get out. Now we're killing time waiting for them to figure it out.... you'd think they'd have spare planes gassed up & ready to go?
I guess they trim every expense possible to increase profits :11:

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Originally Posted by ISF:
Perris is warm and balmy compared to Ventura.

The first time at Ventura my wife swore she had frost bite toes.

and it was a summer race ;)

Perris can be 100 plus summer while Ventura might be in the 60's on the same day.
I am lucky I can go to both tracks.

No big deal, just add or delete clothes. Only bad weather day at a sprint car race, is when it rains :13: I missed the trophy cup this year when the mud shut down the 5, looks like great weather for everyone this week.

cheers

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Yep, they're saving $$ at our expense. Ticket agent just told me spare planes would be a drain on their budget. I should have flown to Ontario, Ca. as someone suggested. Planned this flight so as to get to LAX about noon, miss rush hr. traffic.... now? :7:

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Originally Posted by revjimk:
Yep, they're saving $$ at our expense. Ticket agent just told me spare planes would be a drain on their budget. I should have flown to Ontario, Ca. as someone suggested. Planned this flight so as to get to LAX about noon, miss rush hr. traffic.... now? :7:

Well look on the bright side,you should be able to catch 2 of the 3 nights.

Next year leave the night before opening night............

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Crap that sucks

u can still catch tonights races on the cushion.

ALSO NO MATTER WHAT TIME IT IS or day, expect delays, stop and go. U might get lucky, and speed right to the track.

Goodluck and safe travels.

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If your watching the Cushion. Hotlaps 8pm Eastern Time tonight. Updated on FB.

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Originally Posted by Andrew S. Quinn:
Well look on the bright side,you should be able to catch 2 of the 3 nights.

Next year leave the night before opening night............

As I was pulling in the parking lot, B Main was just starting. Go see A-Main, which was quite good, several lead changes. Traffic is INSANE in L.A. area, took me 3 1/2 hrs. to get from LAX to Perris, & I cheated by using carpool lanes on & off.... do they enforce those? I couldn't help thinking "Why would anyone live here?" but obviously millions do...
Tri-tip sandwich was killa...
Hopefully I'll be less stressed out tonite, but at his point, give me Kokomo & summertime!
I'll be wearing a Darland or Smackdown T-shirt if you see me before "sweatshirt time", say Hi. It was cold but not as bad as Volusia in Februray...

Originally Posted by revjimk:
As I was pulling in the parking lot, B Main was just starting. Go see A-Main, which was quite good, several lead changes. Traffic is INSANE in L.A. area, took me 3 1/2 hrs. to get from LAX to Perris, & I cheated by using carpool lanes on & off.... do they enforce those? I couldn't help thinking "Why would anyone live here?" but obviously millions do...
Tri-tip sandwich was killa...
Hopefully I'll be less stressed out tonite, but at his point, give me Kokomo & summertime!
I'll be wearing a Darland or Smackdown T-shirt if you see me before "sweatshirt time", say Hi. It was cold but not as bad as Volusia in Februray...

If you would've took me with you you would've felt better about using the hov lane

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Originally Posted by mc/rider:
If you would've took me with you you would've felt better about using the hov lane

True dat.... were you the guy with Perris T-shirt also at LAX?
Next time, Ontario airport fo sho!
How is traffic from San Diego?

We flew into Ontario and are staying in Moreno valley. It is a very easy drive from the airport and to the racetrack. We also were advised by some locals to drive between 10-11 and return by about 2:30 and we would avoid most traffic. That has worked well for us as we've been to LA and San Diego and haven't experienced much traffic.

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Originally Posted by TC:
We flew into Ontario and are staying in Moreno valley. It is a very easy drive from the airport and to the racetrack. We also were advised by some locals to drive between 10-11 and return by about 2:30 and we would avoid most traffic. That has worked well for us as we've been to LA and San Diego and haven't experienced much traffic.

smart move....

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Originally Posted by TC:
We flew into Ontario and are staying in Moreno valley. It is a very easy drive from the airport and to the racetrack. We also were advised by some locals to drive between 10-11 and return by about 2:30 and we would avoid most traffic. That has worked well for us as we've been to LA and San Diego and haven't experienced much traffic.

Where do you live?

Originally Posted by revjimk:
Where do you live?

Indiana

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Originally Posted by revjimk:
True dat.... were you the guy with Perris T-shirt also at LAX?
Next time, Ontario airport fo sho!
How is traffic from San Diego?

No,Im one of many still in Hoosierville wishing I was at Perris:13:

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Originally Posted by TC:
Indiana

After 2 trips to Kokomo Smackdown, I'm starting to like Indiana more & more. Figured out I could swim laps & shoot hoops at Kokomo Y, & found a great country radio station that played strictly old stuff, none of the modern pseudo rock "country"... but I could never find that station again on my last trip thru... do you know the one I'm talking about?

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Originally Posted by revjimk:
After 2 trips to Kokomo Smackdown, I'm starting to like Indiana more & more. Figured out I could swim laps & shoot hoops at Kokomo Y, & found a great country radio station that played strictly old stuff, none of the modern pseudo rock "country"... but I could never find that station again on my last trip thru... do you know the one I'm talking about?

or should I say "pseudo country" rock?

Originally Posted by revjimk:
or should I say "pseudo country" rock?

Sadly I do not know of one in northern indiana but if you were in the southern part I would guess the bullet 106.5

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Well despite hellish drive from LAX, I'm really glad I went to Oval Nats. Thurs. A Main was the best, but hard to get in the mood, trying to decompress from stressful 3 1/2 hr. drive. Rest of the weekend was fun, enhanced by Sat. drive thru scenic Cleveland (?) State National Forest to visit my sweet cousin in San Juan Capistrano. Met lots of cool people, great racing

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Glad u had a fun time

TRAFFIC SUCKS in LA, if ur going to Ovals next year, Ontario is a better choice, plus day trips to San Diego are possible to.

Good car count, good racing and good friends make for a fun weekend. Just two more races in Socal, the King of the WIng this saturday followed by the Turkey Night Grand Prix :)

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Originally Posted by TC:
Sadly I do not know of one in northern indiana but if you were in the southern part I would guess the bullet 106.5

I vaguely recall it might have been from Marion? There is a Marion, Indiana, no?

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Originally Posted by JDFAST:
Glad u had a fun time

TRAFFIC SUCKS in LA, if ur going to Ovals next year, Ontario is a better choice, plus day trips to San Diego are possible to.

Good car count, good racing and good friends make for a fun weekend. Just two more races in Socal, the King of the WIng this saturday followed by the Turkey Night Grand Prix :)

Oh, I will DEFINITELY use Ontario next time!
If I didn't have to work, I would stay around for Turkey Night, & have dinner with my Uncle (Late Dad's kid brother), who might not be around much longer. He reminds me so much of Pop, but mellower (both had to work as little kids during Depression, but my Dad had to do it to help support the family, Uncle Joe got to have more fun) Cousin said he had to deal with lawyers this weekend, not a good time to see him....