Toyota All Star Showdown at Irwindale on SPEED

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The sixth edition of the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown will feature two days of exciting action among some of the nation’s greatest short-track drivers in NASCAR Camping World Series and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series competition.

The prestigious postseason event, the ‘Daytona 500 of short-track racing,’ is slated for Jan. 23-24, 2009 at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (Calif.).

In addition to the NASCAR Camping World Series, which is NASCAR’s top developmental series, the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series will be featured in Late Model and Super Late Model competition. The series is the weekly racing, grassroots foundation of NASCAR.

Both nights of all-star action will be aired live on SPEED, which has broadcast the event in each of its first five years. Broadcasts will begin at 7 p.m. PT each night. It will be part of a packed weekend on SPEED that includes the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car event.

A full day of on-track activity kicks off for the NASCAR Camping World Series on Friday, Jan. 23 with practice and qualifying, leading up to the 250-lap feature race on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Thirteen drivers have each already secured a spot in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown by winning a NASCAR Camping World Series race this year. In addition, champions of each of NASCAR’s developmental series also earned secured spots in the event.

Other positions in the starting lineup will be determined through time trials, which are slated for 6 p.m. on Friday, and limited provisionals for NASCAR Camping World Series regulars. Rounding out Friday’s activity for the NASCAR Camping World Series will be a “Last Chance Open” race at 9:10 p.m. that provides drivers one final opportunity to make the final 40-car starting grid for Saturday’s feature race (all times listed Pacific Time Zone).

The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Late Models will also be featured on Friday, with qualifying at 4 p.m., and the 150-lap Super Late Model race set to go green at 7:35 p.m.

NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model action, meanwhile, gets underway Friday afternoon with practice. Qualifying is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, leading up to a 75-lap Late Model race that is scheduled to start at 7:12 p.m.

The NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown weekend will be capped off with a 250-lap feature event for the NASCAR Camping World Series, with the 40-car field set to take the green flag at 8:31 p.m.

To purchase tickets for the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown, fans can go to www.toyotaspeedwayatirwindale.com or call the track at (626) 358-1100.

~NASCAR.com~

Will be good to see some actual racing on Speed, rather than Pinks or something like that!

Whos everyone cheering for? I guess I'll be cheering for Scott Steckley a fellow member & competitor from our series (NCATS) up here. I wish he were in a Ford, and I'm not really sure, how good the car is, that he's in.

Guess I'll have to find someone beside Scott to cheer for as well, that is in a Ford.

I don't really know many of the drivers, I'm just excited for some racing! Haven't had any to watch since Homestead!

TeamBlueOval wrote:

I'm just excited for some racing! Haven't had any to watch since Homestead!

I hear ya, Andrew. Nothing on tv at all, not like when SPEED used to televise the reruns. I've been trying to fill the void with SimRacing and Message boards.

There's a few good races on ESPN-Classic, I watched Labonte win the 1999 MIS race, good battle at the end withLabonte, Earnhardt Sr., Tony Stewart (rookie), & Jeff Gordon. lol.

I got ARCA SimRacing 08 for Christmas, it's awesome!

I'm waiting for NASCAR to post an entry list, of who's all racing in Irwindale?

I've been watching old NASCAR races that people have posted up on YouTube... lol

I'm dying to see some racing!

I HOPE SOMEONE WILL POST THE ENTRY LIST WHEN IT COME OUT

NASCAR Camping World Series Entry List (as of Jan. 14)

Car Driver, Hometown Sponsor(s), Make
1. 0 Paul Pedroncelli, Jr., Sonoma Calif. Pedroncelli Motorsports Chevrolet
2. 01 Jim Inglebright, Fairfield Calif. Sponsor TBA Chevrolet
3. 1 Trevor Bayne, Knoxville Tenn. Dale Earnhardt Inc/Strutmasters Chevrolet
4. 2 Mike David, Modesto Calif. Bennett Lane Winery Toyota
5. 3 Austin Dillon, Lewisville N.C. Sponsor TBA Chevrolet
6. 04 Rod Johnson, Jr., Canyon Country Calif. Sponsor TBA Ford
7. 4 Ricky Carmichael, Clearwater Fla. Monster Energy Drink Chevrolet
8. 5 Dakoda Armstrong, Middletown, Ind. Sponsor TBA Chevrolet
9. 6 Jason Bowles, Ontario Calif. Sunrise Ford Ford
10. 07 Greg Rayl, Roseville Calif. National Guard Chevrolet
11. 7 Kyle Kelley, Huntington Beach Calif. Upracing.com/Jamison Eng./Apex Chevrolet
12. 08 Joey Logano, Middletown Conn. Joe Gibbs Driven Toyota
13. 8 Johnny Borneman, Ramona Calif. Borneman Plastering/Red Line Oil Ford
14. 9 Auggie Vidovich, Lakeside Calif. Sunrise Ford Ford
15. 10 Jim Warn, Aurora Ore. MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix Imports Chevrolet
16. 11 Jesus Hernandez, Fresno Calif. Sponsor TBA
17. 12 Antonio Perez, Mexico City Mexico Chivasi/Telmex/Troy Williams Racing Dodge
18. 13 Todd Souza, Aromas Calif. Central Coast Cabinets Chevrolet
19. 14 David Mayhew, Atascadero Calif. MMI/Ron's Read Ends Chevrolet
20. 15 Brian Ickler, San Diego Calif. Ickler Electric Corp Chevrolet
21. 16 Moses Smith, Tempe Ariz. HASA Pool Products/White Flyer Toyota
22. 17 Jason Patison, Corona Calif. Lucas Oil Products Chevrolet
23. 18 Marc Davis, Mitchelville Md. Joe Gibbs Driven Toyota
24. 19 Terry Henry, Bakersfield Calif. MMI/Ron's Read Ends Chevrolet
25. 20 Eric Holmes, Escalon Calif. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota
26. 21 Blake Koch, West Palm Beach Fla. Godspeaks.com Chevrolet
27. 22 Scott Steckly, Milverton Ontario Tow Truck in a Box/Erb & Aw Millwrights Chevrolet
28. 25 Jason Fensler, Wilton Calif. Red Line Oil Chevrolet
29. 26 Greg Pursley, Newhall Calif. Gene Price Racing Chevrolet
30. 27 Bobby Hillis, Phoenix Ariz. Pepsi/Wal-Mart Ford
31. 28 John Salemi, Nashua N.H. Troy Williams Racing/Williamsonlineprinting.com
32. 29 Nick Lynch, Burley Idaho Mr. Gas Dodge
33. 31 Wes Banks, Oakdale Calif. Valvoline Ford
34. 33 Ron Hornaday, Jr., Palmdale Calif. MMI/Ron's Read Ends Chevrolet
35. 34 Jonathon Gomez, Twin Falls Idaho Heritage Cattle/RTD/D4D Chevrolet
36. 35 Steve Park, East Northport N.Y. Waste Management Recycle
37. 37 Alex Kennedy, Aztec N.M. Sponsor TBA Chevrolet
38. 40 Matt Kobyluck, Uncasville Conn. Mohegan Sun Resort Chevrolet
39. 41 Ryan Foster, Anderson Calif. Sponsor TBA Ford
40. 43 Brian Pannone, Riverside Calif. All Pro Plumbing Ford
41. 44 Eric Richardson, Bakersfield Calif. Short Track Ent./Rita-Pak Chevrolet
42. 45 Matt Crafton, Tulare Calif. Speed Wong Racing Toyota
43. 46 Jeff Barkshire, Auburn Wash. Centennial Batteries Dodge
44. 48 Jarit Johnson, El Cajon Calif. Sponsor TBA Ford
45. 50 Chris Johnson, Claremont Calif. Team Cass Racing Ford
46. 51 Alex Haase, Las Vegas Nev. Sponsor TBA Chevrolet
47. 52 Jamie Hayes, Norlina N.C. JL Hendrick Auto Group Chevrolet
48. 57 Jack Sellers, Sacramento Calif. Aramark Chevrolet
49. 61 Brett Thompson, Jerome Idaho Rich Thompson Trucking Chevrolet
50. 62 Philip Morris, Ruckersville Va. Sponsor TBA Chevrolet
51. 65 Stan Silva, Jr., Castroville Calif. A&S Metals/Stan Silva Jr Trucking Chevrolet
52. 71 Eddie MacDonald, Rowley Mass. Grimm Construction Chevrolet
53. 73 Keith Spangler Retro Design/Ron's Rear Ends Toyota
54. 75 Johnathan Hale, Rio Linda Calif. Sponsor TBA Chevrolet
55. 77 Andrew Myers, Newport Beach Calif. Sponsor TBA Toyota
56. 78 Billy Kann, Tempe Ariz. Interstate All Battery Center Chevrolet
57. 79 Daryl Harr, St Albert AB WestWorld Computers Chevrolet
58. 83 Peyton Sellers, Danville Va. Jig-A-Loo Chevrolet
59. 88 Jamie Dick, Albuquerque N.M. Viva Auto Gp/Johnnie Walker Perf Ctr Chevrolet
60. 89 Brian Wong, Newport Beach Calif. Speed Wong Racing Toyota
61. 91 Tony Toste, Pismo Beach Calif. ACE/Papich Construction Chevrolet
62. 99 Marcus Zukanovic, Sunshine Victoria Australia Sponsor TBA

Toyota Speedway at Irwindale Website (click here)

62 cars on the entry list, but only 40 will get to race...

TeamBlueOval wrote:

As soon as I see it, I'll get it up gg.

Thanks

BTW the print is so small I can hardly see it. LOL

Hey Andrew that was a Ford-Esslinger Engine that won thw Chili Bowl. Can't wait till Speed channel runs that race, I had a friend say that Swindell flew by Hines who was in Stewart's chevy. Now that had to be beautiful

I updated my above post with the entry list

The text is not too small on my computer. Try changing your font size by going to --> "View"on your internet toolbar, then to "Text Size" (hope that helps).

TeamBlueOval wrote:

I updated my above post with the entry list

The text is not too small on my computer. Try changing your font size by going to --> "View"on your internet toolbar, then to "Text Size" (hope that helps).

I did try that and it doesn't work. Will have my son look at it.

Tks for finding a list Andrew, I did a search earlier and come up blank. I forgot about Harr, he used to race in our series up here too!

As far as Ford's go, think I"ll go for Jason Bowles maybe???

I wish we could have sent Andrew back down in a decent ride.

Thanks Andrew. I'm so glad that you posted this.
This is a fun race to watch..... I almost forgot about it.

Wow ... I see Steve Park is in the race. Go Stevie!!!!!

Wow!!! that was some finish.

WTG Logano!!! If you can't beat'em, wreck'em...

Why am I not surprised by Logano and Hornaday's actions this evening.

I've always know that Hornaday is a jerk! But Joey??? I thought he had his head screwed on straight. Guess not!

Finally NASCAR took a WIN away for rough driving!! Thank you .... it's about time!!

I hope they score him 40th.Nothing would please me more.

~IMO Logano, Hornaday and Crafton had no business in that race.

Its OFFICIAL..... Joey has been scored in the 40TH position!!!!!

Thank you NASCAR!!!!! That was the right call.

Looks like Joey still needs to learn how to race hard without wrecking people. I think in time he will learn how to do so, but he is still young and inexperienced. Hopefully he learned something from this race, because the veterans in Cup will have a field day with him if he has too many "screw-up" moments there.

Actually I feel sorry for Joey. The media has him so hyped up with all that "sliced bread crap".
I'm sure he's under alot of pressure..... but that does not excuse his actions.

He is young..... plenty of time to learn.
Hopefully he won't turn out to be another Gibbs whiner.

I'm sure he will learn, as he seems to have a level-head on his shoulders (at least for now).

The last thing I want to see is another Stewart, Hamlin or KB, so you know where Joey will end up if he picks up that attitude...

















...on my least favorite drivers list!

DeeDee wrote:

Wow!!! that was some finish.

WTG Logano!!! If you can't beat'em, wreck'em...

Why am I not surprised by Logano and Hornaday's actions this evening.

I have to agree as well, that's not racing! Race Control should have penalized Hornaday too???

Ron Hornaday was just wrecking everyone he caught. Poor showcase of driving, especially for a champion.

I give Joey a little more lee-way, since he was going for the win on the last lap. BUT, I still think his move was uncalled for. Peyton Sellers is going to have to come all the way back to Danville, VA with a torn up race car. Joey will just hop on his plane and jet back over, never to see that race car again. Should have had a little more respect for his competitors. Glad NASCAR penalized him and took the win. Unfortunately, that's little solace for Sellers, who, instead of a win, gets credited with 13th and a wrecked car.

Tough deal. I did think that Joey handled the interview very well post-race, as did Sellers. Both were very mature about the situation.

Great race though; lots of short track beating and banging - and a lot of 3 and 4 wide action.

Hornaday u wreckless doof

This isn't really a defense to Logano, but Sellers didn't pass him or that other one cleanly (Bowers was it?)

Little revenge, little go for the win last lap stuff, and little Carl Edwards mentality (Kansas)

video > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT-3Axybq-U&feature=related