Canaan, NH. — With the 2012 race season four months away, officials of
the newly formed Granite State Pro Stock Series are preparing for their
inaugural season. Series co-founders, Mike Parks and Jack Bateman, have
scheduled informational meetings the first week of January.
Parks and Bateman are bringing their town hall-type sessions to the
competitor to discuss their plans for the first year series, give competitors
the opportunity to discuss rules, race procedures, and the recently
announced schedule.
The three meetings, all in New Hampshire, were planned to encourage
race teams to attend and not have to travel long distance. Said Parks, “We
decided to do three separate meetings to help all interested race teams to
be able to attend and have a voice in what we are putting together.”
On Tuesday, January 2, GSPSS officials will be at the Best Western Hotel,
Keene, NH.,Wednesday, January 3, the VFW, Rte 125, Kingston NH., and
Thursday, January 4, at JRB Transportation, Canaan, NH. The meetings
will start promptly at 7:30 PM to allow those attending time to arrive from
work.
The GSPPS will kick of its 2012 season at Monadnock Speedway,
Winchester, NH., Saturday, May 26. The race, the “David’s House 106”
will be run in honor of the late Ricky Miller.
”We decided we wanted to do things a little different,” said Parks. “Most
series have their premier events in mid summer or fall. We wanted to kick
off our season with our premier event.” Parks added, “Don Miller from
Ricky’s Race for Kids approached us late fall wanting to help raise money
for David’s House and help us get our series of the ground. With support
from both Larry Cirillo and Michelle Cloutier of Monadnock Speedway,
we were able to secure, Saturday, May 26, to host our 2012 debut race.
The purse structure for the season opener will be announced soon but
to date, close to $15,000.00 in prize money is expected with a goal of
$20,000.00, by race date. Further announcements will be forthcoming.
Last week a second race at the famed speedway was announced.The
GSPSS will return to Monadnock on Sat, Aug 4 .
Other events are planned at LEE USA Speedway (2) as well as single
events at Twin State Speedway, Star Speedway and a tentative date for the
return of Pro Stocks to Hudson, NH Speedway. Series operatives continue
to negotiate for additional events.
Series information is available at www.granitestateprostocks.com.