07/30/2009
Coffee Cup Up For Grabs
At Dunkin' Donuts Center
Three-Quarter Midget auto racing is returning to Rhode Island
one more time before 2009 comes to an end. Based on the success
last March of the first auto racing event held in the Ocean
State in 50 years, the roar of engines will once again be heard
from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. on December 4
and 5.
The return was based on the big crowd that attended the event on
March 6-7. The date change is due to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center
hosting an NCAA Division I basketball regional tournament in
March of 2010. Dunkin’ Donuts will be joining Castle Equipment
Company to sponsor the event, to be known as the “Coffee Cup”.
Although details are still being determined, the format will be
similar to the one used in March. The Three Quarter (TQ) Midgets
and Senior Champ Karts will headline the two-day program.
“We are extremely pleased to be returning to Providence,” said
event organizer Len Sammons. “Our reception from the drivers,
fans and staff at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in March was
incredible and we can’t wait to get back there in December.”
Inaugural event winners in March included NASCAR Whelen Modified
Tour 2008 champion Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn., who
captured the Saturday night 30-lap TQ Midget feature race. Dirt
circuit Modified driver Mike Iles of Medford, N.J., won Friday
night’s 20-lap main.
Chris Daley of Pleasant Valley, N.Y., won the Senior Champ Kart
feature both nights.
Entry information will be released shortly for TQ Midget and
Senior Champ Kart racers. While entries will be limited, the
amount will be increased from the inaugural event.
Tickets are expected to go on sale on September 1 at all
Ticketmaster locations and the Dunkin’ Donut Center box office.
Information on the event will be available at
aarn.com or by
calling
609-888-3618.
Source:
Ernie Saxton
Communications, Inc. /
Coffee Cup 2009
Posted: July 30, 2009
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