[i By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations]
[b PLACERVILLE, CA (7-6-10)]– It's the highest paying regular weekly event in the history of Placerville Speedway, the annual Mark Forni Classic on Saturday, July 17th. While this event is still weeks away, it's on the minds of many drivers and fans as the roster has begun to form for this prestigious race that honors the late friend of racing with a $5000 bounty.
After numerous requests by race teams over the last two years, a new twist to the Forni Classic was added in 2010. In order to be eligible to compete in this grand event a driver must have entered a minimum of six Placerville Speedway point races or Placerville Speedway Civil War events prior to the July 17 event.
With just one point race remaining on the schedule before the Placerville Speedway's richest race, the competitive roster has begun to form. After Saturday's most recent point race, 27 drivers have met the requirements to take the green flag on July 17th by competing in six or more of the combined races. A total of two drivers are just one race away from eligibility.
Topping the list of eligible drivers is two time Forni Classic winner Sean Becker of Antelope. In the past Becker and his Scott Miller team have made limited appearances at Placerville with the exception of Civil War events during the year. This season with the new eligibility requirement, Becker has raced in four Placerville Speedway Red Hawk Championship events and two Civil War events here to make the cut.
As of July 5, drivers that are currently qualified along with Becker include the following; Andy Forsberg; Mike Henry; Justin Johnson; Colby Wiesz; Mason Moore; Scott Russell; CJ Humphreys; Shane Golobic; Jimmy Trulli; Jeremy Phillips; Billy Strange Jr.; Nicole Miller; James Sweeney; Trevor Canales; Chad Compton; Charlie Cagle; Josh Bates; Craig Swim; Steven Tiner; Stephen Allard, Troy Machado and Cody Lamar, David Silveria, Herman Klein and Jimmy Steward and Billy Butler.
The following drivers are just one race from qualification and include Jamie Phillips and Scott Hall. Both drivers are expected this Saturday
- Bill Sullivan on Jul 06, 2010
- Article Date: 7/6/2010