TULSA, Okla. (May 12, 2014) - The Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region had added a third date to their Memorial Day Weekend with the Old School Racin' Salute to the Troops at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park in Beaumont, Texas on Sunday, May 25.
According to Bruce Griffith, Jr. who spearheaded the weekend edition at the one-third mile oval, any member or the United States Armed Forces, Firefighter, or Peace Officer with proper I.D. who has served, or is currently serving will be admitted to the grandstands free of charge.
The weekend begins on Friday, May 23 at the Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas, followed by Saturday, May 24 at Shady Oaks Speedway in Goliad, Texas.
As an added incentive for teams, any driver that wins two out of the three races will receive a $500 bonus. If a driver can sweep the three day race weekend, a $1,000 bonus will be awarded. The Sunday stop in Beaumont will also have extra cash up for grabs with Heat Race and B-Feature winners receiving $100 each.
For continued updates on the Griffith Truck and Equipment Gulf South Region, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com.
- Bryan Hulbert on May 12, 2014
- Article Date: 5/12/2014