MAUMEE, OH (2-14-10) by Chris Kettman
>
> The F.A.S.T. Championship Series is pleased to announce that for the
> 2010 racing season we will be adding a 10 race Championship Series for
> the 305 sprint division at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway.
> "The whole F.A.S.T. idea continues to grow and allows us to do more
> for local racers with our resources," said series co-founder Bryan
> Autullo. Using the model of the successful 410 series, the 305
> schedule will consist of four weekends of back to back nights of
> racing plus the two track championship nights. A season point fund of
> nearly $15,000 in cash and prizes is also being secured. The 305
> division at the two Northern OH speed plants often puts on some of the
> most exciting racing in the state. "They almost always bring 30-plus
> cars to Attica and Fremont and continually put on some of the most
> competitive features each week. We hope to only add to the excitement
> that surrounds the 305 division," adds co-founder Scott Porter.
>
> For the 2010 season F.A.S.T. has secured Kear's Speed Shop as the main
> contributing sponsor for the 305 Championship Series. In addition to
> the cash contribution to the season's end point fund, each week the
> Top 3 drivers from the A-main will be entered into a random draw for a
> $100 "Kear's FAST Cash Bonus". Located in Tiffin, Ohio Kear's Speed
> Shop has been a provider of motorsports equipment to several local
> teams, as well as race teams throughout the country since 1969. "We
> really wanted to do something to give back to these guys who have
> supported our business over the years," said Shirley Kear. "The
> F.A.S.T. Series has done a great job of taking care of the local
> racers and we wanted to get more involved this season when we found
> out about the new 305 Championship Series. This will be a great way
> for us to help these teams with our $100 cash bonus at each of the 10
> events and we will also be contributing to the point fund at the end
> of the season." The F.A.S.T. Series welcomes the enthusiasm for the
> 305 support division shown by the fans and sponsors. "Kear's Speed
> Shop has been a fixture in the racing community for as long as I can
> remember," said Autullo. "We want to thank them for helping us put
> something together for the 305 class."
>
> Also included in the 305 program will be the "Cleveland Golf / Srixon
> Driver of the Year Award" with cash paid to the Top 5 finishers in the
> season's end point totals. Cleveland Golf / Srixon will award the
> series champion with $500 cash, $250 for 2nd, $125 for 3rd, $75 for
> 4th, and the 5th place finisher will collect $50. "It has been three
> years removed for me in sprint car racing," said Nate Highfield of
> Cleveland Golf. "Since I live in Lansing, MI it just got tough for me
> to justify the spending on these cars being that I am never able to
> make it to the track anymore. Even though I haven't been involved in a
> few years, I have still followed both the 410s and 305s at Attica and
> Fremont. When I heard that F.A.S.T. was trying to put a 305 deal
> together this year, I thought it would be a great opportunity to get
> back into racing again and give back to the 305 division." Cleveland
> Golf has sponsored cars in the 305 division in past years and the
> F.A.S.T. Series is pleased to see them increase their level of
> involvement. Highfield went on to say, "I definitely have missed it
> and am looking forward to getting back to the track a few times this
> year to watch the action. It is going to be a great battle for the 305
> F.A.S.T. series title and the Cleveland Golf / Srixon Driver of the
> Year Award."
>
> The inaugural F.A.S.T. 305 Champion will also take home a brand new
> chassis from Triple X Race Co. and a $500 certificate from All Pro
> Heads. In keeping with tradition, F.A.S.T. will also continue to
> provide weekly awards contributed by our contingency sponsors. "We are
> thrilled to be able to spread the wealth with the addition of the
> F.A.S.T. 305 Championship Series. The F.A.S.T. concept has become
> popular enough to attract sponsors specifically wanting to help the
> 305 teams and we may be adding more as we get closer to Spring," added
> Autullo.
>
> The 305's at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway are a collection
> of veterans and up and coming racers alike, competing in the ultimate
> weekend racers division. In 2010, three time 305 track champion Paul
> Weaver will look to become the first ever combined winner as he goes
> wheel to wheel with former track champions John "Poison" Ivy, Stuart
> Brubaker, and defending Fremont 305 champ Todd Heuerman. Fan favorite
> Bobby Clark as well as young hot shoes Nate Dussel, D.J. Foos, and
> Brad Haudenschild are all expected to return to the ultra competitive
> division for the 2010 campaign. Known to be a "feeder" division, local
> heroes Phil Gressman, Mike Linder, and 2009 410 F.A.S.T. feature
> winners Chris Andrews and Brian Smith have all turned 305
> championships into 410 success. Since 1988, 305 sprint cars have put
> on excellent racing programs for fans in Northern OH. F.A.S.T. would
> like to thank our new sponsors for coming on board in helping to give
> back to such an unheralded group of racers. Porter adds, "The 305
> sprint car teams in Northern Ohio have always entertained the fans of
> these two specific tracks and now with the F.A.S.T. 305 Championship
> Series it gives the driver's a little more incentive to pull their
> belts tight and go racing."
>
> 2010 F.A.S.T. 305 Championship Series Schedule
>
> Night 1: Friday, May 14th Attica Raceway Park
>
> Night 2: Saturday, May 15th Fremont Speedway
>
> Night 3: Friday, June 4th Attica Raceway Park
>
> Night 4: Saturday, June 5th Fremont Speedway
>
> Night 5: Friday, July 2nd Attica Raceway Park
>
> Night 6: Saturday, July 3rd Fremont Speedway
>
> Night 7: Friday, July 23rd Attica Raceway Park
>
> Night 8: Saturday, July 24th Fremont Speedway
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> Night 9: Saturday, Aug. 28th Attica Raceway Park
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> Night 10: Saturday, Sept. 11th Fremont Speedway
>
> Tentative Schedule – Races may be added, cancelled, or changed
>
> There will be no rain dates for F.A.S.T. events unless the feature is
> re-scheduled for another night
>
> Fremont Speedway • Fremont, Ohio • (419) 307-4241 •
> www.fremontohspeedway.com
>
> Saturday Nights: Gates: 4:00 PM • Racing: 7:00 PM
>
> Attica Raceway Park • Attica, Ohio • (419) 680-5606 •
> www.atticaracewaypark.com
>
> Friday Nights: Gates: 5:00 PM • Racing: 7:45 PM • Saturday Nights:
> Gates: 4:00 PM • Racing: 7:00 PM
>
> Visit www.fastondirt.com for more information on news and events for
> the 2010 season. Don't forget to attend the 2nd Annual Racer's Chili
> Challenge of Feb. 20th at the Ballville Township Community Hall in
> Fremont, OH. Celebrity judges, games for the kids, a jalapeno eating
> contest, a bean bag tournament, and more will fill the day along with
> some great chili made by drivers, fans, and members of the media. Cure
> the winter blues and come out to do some bench racing with local race
> teams and the FAST Series.
>
> FAST on Dirt, Inc. would like to thank the following contributors to
> the 2010 F.A.S.T. 305 Championship Series point fund: Kear's Speed
> Shop, Cleveland Golf, Triple X Race Co., and All Pro Aluminum Cylinder
> Heads Inc.
>