Outlaw Fall Nationals & Kramer Williamson Memorial Conclude ’17 Patriot Sprint Season
Story By: PAUL HARKENRIDER / PATRIOT SPRINT TOUR – DUNDEE, NY – The final two events on the 2017 PST Calendar happen to be the two highest paying races of the season with teams representing the Patriot Sprint Tour, Empire Super Sprints, and United Racing Club compete this coming weekend at Outlaw Speedway on Friday, September 22, and the Fonda Speedway on Saturday, September 23.
Last season, sprint car veteran Chuck Hebing got by Josh Weller on the final lap to score the win the first ever Outlaw Fall Nationals over Weller, Dylan Westbrook, Jared Zimbardi and Davie Franek.
In last season’s Kramer Williamson Memorial at the Fonda Speedway, New Jersey’s Davie Franek also made a late race pass over Cory Sparks to score his first ever win at the historic half mile over Sparks, Mark Smith, Jared Zimbardi, and Danny Varin.
Both shows this weekend will be show up points for all 2017 Patriot Sprint Tour members. Friday night’s show will pay $5,000 and Saturday’s show at Fonda will pay $2,573 in honor of the late Kramer Williamson.
Jared Zimbardi is looking for his record breaking fifth Patriot Sprint Tour American Series Championship as all he will have to do is attempt to qualify both nights and he will receive show up points. Steve Collins currently sits in second followed by Kyle Drum, Jordan Thomas, and Derek Jonathan.
Fans as always are encouraged to visit patriotsprinttour.com for view the entire PST American Point Standings, schedule info, and other relevant news. You can also like ‘Patriot Sprint Tour’ on facebook and follow @PatriotSprints on Instagram and Twitter.
The Patriot Sprint Tour recognizes the following marketing partners for the 2017 season: A-Verdi Storage Containers, Hoosier Racing Tires, Prestige Pool & Spa, Einstein Construction Group, Bonnell’s Auto Group, Evingham Site Excavation, Fine Touch Collision, Mike Emhof Motorsports Inc., Super Gen Products with Champion Power Equipment, Patriot Tank Lines, Danny Willmes Enterprises, Casey’s Truck Salvage, Just Signs & Designs, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Sunoco Race Fuels, Insinger Performance, Shuttleworth Asphalt Sealing, ASI Racewear, Curtis Berleue Photography.
2017 PST American Point Standings: 1) 35-Jared Zimbardi (2291) 2) 67-Steve Collins (2266) 3) 47-Kyle Drum (2222) 4) 79-Jordan Thomas (2071) 5) 81-Derek Jonathan (1880) 6) 17z-Josh Azzi (1865) 7) 98-Joe Trenca (1376) 8) 48jr-Darryl Ruggles (1337) 9) X-Dan Bennett (1216) 10) 54j-David Just (1102)
Purse Change For This Saturday’s Kramer Williamson Memorial At Fonda Speedway
Due to a miscommunication with track management at the Fonda Speedway, Saturday’s Kramer Williamson Memorial will now pay $2,573 and $250 to start instead of the $5,073 that was originally announced prior to the start of the season.
The qualifying format will still be under Patriot Sprint Tour rules and officiated by PST Staff.
Friday nights show at Outlaw Speedway will still pay $5,000 to win and $400 to start. For more information, please visit www.patriotsprinttour.com.
