CARNESVILLE, GA (Aug 18) The time has come The race is here that race teams and fans have been talking about all year long. Wythe Raceway, nestled in the mountains of Southwestern VA will once again be the ‘host’ for this incredible event. 2007 saw some of the most incredible racing ever witnessed. There were only two cautions in the 75 lap Main event, where local driver Kenny Peeples won the coveted Grand Prize of $10,000.

This race has become a favorite of race teams as it pays $10,000 to win, and $500 just to make the 32 car main event. Therefore it really gives everyone a chance to make the race. This year, there will also be a ‘non qualifiers’ main after the $10,000 to win feature event allowing everyone the opportunity to finish "in the money".

The event has become what is known in the industry as a ‘staple event’. The cars keep getting better every year and the crowds have been growing as well. Last year was living proof as the race format was 75 laps with a pit stop on the front straight-away in front of the fans on lap 40. The racing had been so incredible last year, fans actually stood up and clapped and cheered during the pit stop break. "I have never seen anything like it" said track owner Fred Brown. "The fans were excited and we were very proud to see that. It was pretty amazing".

No doubt things got exciting during the 2007 event. Randy Weaver looked like the favorite for the weekend. Then he had a flat early on. Kenny Peeples, Shanon Buckingham, William Thomas. Lee Cooper and others all looked like they had a shot at the win at some point during the race. After making adjustments during the pit stop, Buckingham went backwards once the race resumed having made a wrong choice. Cooper began a march to the front, but Thomas seemed as though he was on a mission when all of a sudden his driveshaft broke coming off of turn two. Until then, he seemed like he might challenge Peeples for the win. Peeples eventually went on to win the 2007 installment of the Pro Late Model Nationals taking home the $10,000 first place prize.

$10,000 to win- $500 to start- starting 32 cars
Wythe Raceway, Rural Rretreat VA
August 29th open practice starts 7:00 until ?? (multiple practice sessions)
August 30th Qualifying- Heat races
August 31st B Mains- Feature event- Non qualifiers Main event

$250 "long haul award" goes to team traveling from the farthest away.
More awards to come.

FOR PRE ENTRY FORM GO TO www.wytheraceway.com or www.fastrakracing.com and download form.