TRACK'S: January 2016

Monday, January 25, 2016

HOMESTEAD TO HOST FIFTH ANNUAL LAWNMOWER RACE

HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY TO HOST FIFTH ANNUAL LAWNMOWER RACE

Proceeds from the event, which is open to the general public, benefit The Arc of South Florida

MIAMI – Homestead-Miami Speedway plays host to a wide array of motorsports events ranging from NASCAR premier series to go-kart and sports car championships. On Saturday, January 30, for the fifth consecutive year, Homestead-Miami Speedway will host the annual Lawnmower Race benefitting the Arc of South Florida.

Participants will race modified lawnmowers provided by Berry’s Paint, Hardware & Flooring in Homestead. Registration is now open to all. To register for the fifth-annual Arc of South Florida Annual Lawnmower Race, please click here. Entry forms can be sent to Rick Pace, 935 SE 14^th Street, Hialeah, FL 33010.

Proceeds from the event, which is open to the general public, benefit The Arc of South Florida – an organization that provides assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. The funds raised will go toward enhancing vital services and quality programs of the Arc of South Florida, and to continue promoting social, economic and personal independence for those served.

Racers can register in the individual race division for a $25 entry fee. The individual category will be comprised of four-person heats. The first rider to complete one lap around a 1/8-mile course will be declared the heat winner. Heat winners will square off against each other in a run-off to determine the overall individual champions. The first event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

Teams are invited to compete in relay-style heat races against other teams. A team entry costs $250 for four riders that race with each taking a turn behind the wheel.

The races will feature Pit Stop Challenges. Racers in the individual and team classes will be required to stop at various Pit Stops located throughout the track, each staffed by employees from local businesses. Riders will be required to complete a designated activity at each area before moving on. Pit Stop Challenge sponsors will be afforded a complimentary team entry.

NOTE 'N FANTASY TRACK TIPS

Know The Track -
NASCAR races are run on a variety of tracks such as flat tracks, road courses, super speedways and short tracks.
Some drivers do better or worse on different track types so check their stats. If the race is on a short track like Bristol or Richmond, where wrecks can be frequent, consider starting fewer big names and go with guys who will be spread out through the pack. That way a wreck up front won't take out all of your drivers.Check The Average Start Position -
If your league awards qualifying points, you'll want to have drivers in your lineup who consistently qualify in the top 4 to increase your chance of getting extra points.
Who Won The Nationwide Series Race Yesterday? - There is usually a Nationwide series race the day before a NASCAR Cup series race. Many of the Cup drivers compete in the Busch race and drivers who finish well there usually do well in the big race the next day, sometimes with back to back wins.