Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Ted
Christopher is the first to file an entry for the upcoming
indoor Three-Quarter Midget race at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in
Providence, R.I., on March 6 and 7.
“I have to go,” Christopher, 50, said. “I do not want miss an
event of this caliber. This is a first time for a motorsports
event in 50 years in the state of Rhode Island, and I want to be
a part of it.
“This event is huge for the Northeast. For me, it is only an
hour-and-a-half from my home. Plus, we have a lot of race fans
in this area and big markets, like Boston, Mass., Hartford,
Conn., and Providence, to draw from.”
Christopher is skipping an ASA/S.M.A.R.T. Series asphalt
Modified event at Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, N.C.,
which he had previously scheduled to attend for that same
weekend.
The versatile driver from Plainville, Conn., collected his
first-ever indoor TQ Midget feature win on January 17 at
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
“Winning that race really meant a lot,” Christopher said.
“Racing indoors is so intense for a driver, and it is just as
intense for the race fans. I know race fans will want to
experience the speed and tight racing that happens when you are
racing indoors.”
Just how fast are the TQ Midgets indoors?
In Atlantic City, Aston, Pa.’s Lou Cicconi Jr., who defeated
NASCAR Sprint Cup star Tony Stewart in Fort Wayne, Ind.
recently, posted a record 8.982-second lap. Similar speeds are
expected to occur inside the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
“I am an intense driver, so indoor racing fits me quite
well,” Christopher said.
In addition to the high-powered TQ Midgets, the programs will
feature Senior Champ Karts, a division that features speeds
close to that of the TQ Midgets.
Entries for the event are limited to 36 TQ Midgets and 36
Senior Champ Karts. Those who qualified for the feature events
in Atlantic City will get the first chance to compete in the
race at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center as long as those entries are
filed before January 30.
After that, entries will be accepted accordingly.
Each night will feature complete shows, including heat races,
consolation races and a feature, for both classes.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday and can by purchased at the
Dunkin’ Donuts Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling
1-800-745-3000 or online at: www.ticketmaster.com.
Friday tickets are $20 (front row for adults and children),
$15 (adult seats) and $10 (children age 12 and under). Saturday
tickets are $25 (front row for adults and children), $20
(adults) and $10 (children age 12 and under).
Show information is available at Len Sammons Productions by
calling 609-888-3618 or online: www.aarn.com. Special room rates
are now available on the web-site at the Hilton for just $79 per
night. The Hilton is located within walking distance of the
Dunkin Donuts Center.
Source: Len Sammons
Productions PR
Posted:
January 22, 2009
