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cial backing necessary to Held a competitive race team.It’s hard to be competitive without a major financial commitment,” said West.“This is a division where a poor man can race.Because of the financial burden, a lot of my comrades had to drop out of racing.With this division, an old generation is being restored.”West said rules for the division were designed to keep the racing close and tight.I’m pretty excited about it,” he said. “I think all the cars will be pretty even. The fans will really enjoy the close racing.”OpenersLINCOLNTON - Dirt track racing shifts into high gear this weekend with three area tracks set to open.Lincoln County Speedway in Lincolnton and Metroiina Speedway in Charlotte will drop the first green flags at 7 tonight. Stock car racing returns Saturday to East Lincoln Speedway in Denver.Last year, the track dropped auto racing in favor of go-kart events.Boyce Wright of Charlotte has leased the track from owner Ralph Nantz.Rising stockGASTONIA - Local fans will see more stock-body cars this season, with only Car- • olina and Metroiina running Late Model cars.Super Late Models are racing at Thunder Valley Speedway in Lawndale on Friday nights, and at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney,S.C., on Saturdays.Tracks in Lancaster, S.C., and Chester, S.C., are also open.Shrine 100GASTONIA - Tickets are now on sale for the 23rd annual Shrine 100 at Carolina Speedway. This year’s race will offer a $10,000 purse. It is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17.
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The Gaston Gazette
Gastonia, North Carolina, US
Fri, Apr 07, 1995
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