Inaugural Providence Winner Mike Iles Files Coffee Cup Entry
PROVIDENCE, RI, September 25, 2009 . . . Mike Iles wouldn’t mind it if he could race indoors 52 weeks a year.
One
of those places he likes to visit is the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in
Providence, R.I., which will host the three-quarter-size Midget Cars on
December 4-5 in search of success at the Coffee Cup event.
“It
is one of the more exciting racing events race fans will ever see,”
said Iles. “As a driver, I can say it’s the most intense race I have
driven. Lap-after-lap, you’re racing less than inch from other cars.”
Iles
should know what it’s like as he won the inaugural indoor race held at
the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in March. The Medford, N.J., driver captured
the opening night of action, while defending and current NASCAR Whelen
Modified Tour driver Ted Christopher won the Saturday night race.
Action
takes place on a concrete oval on the arena floor, with the cars
reaching speeds of close to 70 mph. The spectators have breathtaking
views of the racing, from seats overlooking the track.
“Winning
the race at Providence was the biggest of my career,” Iles said. “It’s
kind of funny, because the biggest win of my career came in the
smallest car I’ve ever driven and the smallest track I’ve ever raced on.
“I
told my crew that if we could race indoors year round then that’s would
we would be doing. I just love that kind of racing. It’s wheel-to-wheel
and you don’t get spread out like we do on the bigger-outdoor race
tracks.”
Iles was in contention of sweeping the two-day event in March, but an accident sidelined him in the Saturday night finale’.
“It
would have been quite a feat to win both events,” Iles said. “It was an
honor winning the first-ever race, and it would have been nice to come
home with two trophies.”
Iles race car is designed by Lou
Cicconi Jr., an indoor race event dominator. Cicconi has numerous
victories indoors and outdoors, including one last season over NASCAR
star Tony Stewart.
The format will be similar to the one used
in March. The Three-Quarter Midgets and Senior Champ Karts will
headline the two-day program. Feature events for both classes are
scheduled each night.
Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations and the Dunkin’ Donut Center box office.
Ticketmaster
can be reached online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling
1-800-745-3000. Information on the event will be available at aarn.com
or by calling 609-888-3618.
A special hotel rate of $79 per
night is available at the Hilton, which is located within walking
distance from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Racers and fans can find more
information on a link at www.aarn.com or by calling 1-800-445-8667. In
order to get the special rate, you must ask for the “Indoor Auto Race”
rate.
The room rate block is available until it’s sold-out with a November 17 deadline.
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Pauch And Stefanik File Early Entries For Providence Race
PROVIDENCE, RI - Sept. 11th, 2009 . . . Two
auto racing legends will compete when the high-powered,
three-quarter-size Midget Cars return to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in
Providence, R.I., on December 4 and 5 in search of success at the
"Coffee Cup" event.
The race is returning to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center based on the success
from the inaugural event held in March. The action takes place on a
concrete oval on the arena floor, with the cars reaching speeds of
close to 70 mph. The spectators have breathtaking views of the racing,
from seats overlooking the track.
Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, N.J., and Mike Stefanik of Coventry, R.I. are two of the initial drivers to file entries.
Pauch has never driven competitively in Rhode Island. A schedule
conflict kept the winner of over 650 career features from competing in
the March event.
Pauch, 52, will drive the Bryant Ingalls-owned No. 8, which he drove to
victory lane indoors in January at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
While Pauch is considered one of the greatest dirt Modified drivers of
all time, Rhode Island is the home of one of the greatest asphalt
drivers, nine time NASCAR champion Mike Stefanik.
Stefanik, 51, made his indoor TQ-Midget debut in front of his home state fans last March.
While running with the lead pack, Stefanik, who is returning to drive
for Spitfire Chassis designer Colin Martin, had mechanical problems and
had to pull into the pit area. Stefanik was involved in a hard crash in
the Friday night headline event.
The format will be similar to the one used in March. The Three-Quarter
Midgets and Senior Champ Karts will headline the two-day program.
Feature events for both classes are scheduled each night.
Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations and the Dunkin’ Donut Center box office.
Ticketmaster can be reached online at www.ticketmaster.com or by
calling 1-800-745-3000. Information on the event will be available at
aarn.com or by calling 609-888-3618.
A special hotel rate of $79 per night is available at the Hilton, which
is located within walking distance from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
Racers and fans can find more information on a link at www.aarn.com or
by calling 1-800-445-8667. In order to get the special rate, you must
ask for the “Indoor Auto Race” rate.
The room rate block is available until it’s sold-out with a November 17 deadline.
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Coffee Cup Ticket Sale Date Postponed To Sept. 4
PROVIDENCE, RI - AUGUST 31, 2009 . . . Race fans can purchase tickets for the upcoming indoor Three-Quarter Midget event at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., on Friday, Sept. 4 at noon.
Originally, tickets were to be on sale on Sept. 1, however there was a delay in ticket production by Ticketmaster.
Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations and the Dunkin’ Donut Center box office.
Ticketmaster can be reached online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Information on the event will be available at aarn.com or by calling 609-888-3618.
The two-day event is scheduled to take place on December 4 and 5.
Ticket prices for Dec. 4 are: $25 (front row-only); $20 (adults); and $15 (child). Tickets for Dec. 5 are: $30 (front row-only); $25 (adult); and $15 (child).
Based on the success last March of the first professional auto racing event held in the Ocean State in 50 years, the roar of engines will once again be heard Rhode Island indoor arena.
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance of the event. Defending and current NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Ted Christopher won in front of a packed house in March, when he claimed the inaugural event.
Notable early entries for the Three-Quarter Midget race includes Mike Iles of Medford, N.J., who won the Friday night 20-lap feature race in March; multi-time time NASCAR Modified and Busch North champion Mike Stefanik of Coventry, R.I.; and dirt Modified racing standout Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, N.J.
This will be Pauch’s first entry in an automobile racing event in Rhode Island. Pauch captured an indoor TQ Midget event at the Atlantic City (N.J.) Boardwalk Hall in January, and he’s expected to be a top contender to win at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
“There is a lot of buzz about our return to Providence,” said event organizer Len Sammons. “Fans can expect to see the same close-knit and competitive racing as we had in March.”
Dunkin’ Donuts will be joining Castle Equipment Company to sponsor the event, to be known as the “Coffee Cup”.
The format will be similar to the one used in March. The Three-Quarter Midgets and Senior Champ Karts will headline the two-day program. Feature events for both classes are scheduled each night.
Three-Quarter Midget Auto Racing Returning to Rhode Island
One More Time in 2009
PROVIDENCE, RI ... July 29, 2009 - Three-Quarter Midget auto racing is returning to Rhode Island one more time before 2009 comes to an end.
Based on the success last March of the first auto racing event held in the Ocean State in 50 years, the roar of engines will once again be heard from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. on December 4 and 5.
The return was based on the big crowd that attended the event on March 6-7. The date change is due to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center hosting an NCAA Division I basketball regional tournament in March of 2010. Dunkin’ Donuts will be joining Castle Equipment Company to sponsor the event, to be known as the “Coffee Cup”.
Although details are still being determined, the format will be similar to the one used in March. The TQ-Midgets and Senior Champ Karts will headline the two-day program.
“We are extremely pleased to be returning to Providence,” said event organizer Len Sammons. “Our reception from the drivers, fans and staff at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in March was incredible and we can’t wait to get back there in December.”
Inaugural event winners in March included NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour 2008 champion Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn., who captured the Saturday night 30-lap TQ Midget feature race. Dirt circuit Modified driver Mike Iles of Medford, N.J., won Friday night’s 20-lap main. Chris Daley of Pleasant Valley, N.Y., won the Senior Champ Kart feature both nights.
Entry information will be released shortly for TQ Midget and Senior Champ Kart racers. While entries will be limited, the amount will be increased from the inaugural event.
Tickets are expected to go on sale on September 1 at all Tickemaster locations and the Dunkin’ Donut Center box office.
Information on the event will be available at aarn.com or by calling 609-888-3618.