Race Series Announcement - June 16, 2008

The Gate (Cleveland, OH), 360 Speedway (W. Babylon, NY), The Track
(Gaithersburg, MD), and Fastcats (Oakville, ON) are the proud hosts
of the first annual 2008-2009 Northeast Grand Slam. An increasing
population of racers feel that too many of our resources are being
diverted to “Mega-Races” and away from the local tracks which are
struggling to stay open. By aiding these facilities with this
effort, the tracks that have become a staple in the region will
stand a better chance of survival.

We understand that many racers still would like the opportunity to
attend at least one of the National events, so the series will not
interfere with any of those existing races. The first race of the
series will be October 24-26th at The Gate in Cleveland, OH and the
second will be December 12-14th at Fastcats in Oakville, Canada.
The third race will take place January 16-18th at 360 Raceway in
Long Island, NY and the fourth race will be February 20-22nd at The
Track in Gaithersburg, MD. The four participating tracks already
host large events annually on their own, and the goal is to bring
them all together and increase the attendance and exposure for each.

Further, many racers may not have the means or desire to spend
upwards of $1,000 and use up to 5 vacation days to attend a single,
week-long event. This series will provide a regional outlet and
more affordable alternative to the budget-minded enthusiast, and
allow them to use their vacation/sick days to attend more races.
More bang-for-the-buck, if you will.

There is a strong field of talent in this part of the country, and
the Northeast Grand Slam will provide us with a handful of regional
venues to compete with each other in the classes that have gained
the most regional interest.

Classes Offered:
7.5 & 10.5 1/12
7.5 & 10.5 Foam Sedan,
13.5 Rubber Sedan
13.5 World GT

Additionally, each track will have the option of hosting a "Raceway
Choice" class. Many tracks have a particular class that is a
favorite of the local racers - Vintage T/A, Mini-Coopers, etc. This
class will use the established class rules of that local facility,
and will be disclosed upon distribution of their particular race flyer.

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