Speedo the Clown to Visit HMS on Saturday
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (April 12, 2002) - Kent Tyler, better known as Speedo "the Racetrack Touring Clown," has been clowning since he was in his very early 20's. He toured with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1970, and to date, he is the only touring racetrack clown in the United States. He will appear at the Hardeeville Motor Speedway on Saturday night, May 4th. Along with Speedo the Clown, HMS will feature more great racing action on its 1/3 mile high-banked with the return of the O.C. Welch Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Late Models, the Legends Cars, Mini Stocks and Xtreme Stock Cars. Fans will have a chance to meet Speedo and win great prizes throughout the night. Down through the ages clowns have captured the hearts and genuine laughter of adults and children alike with their absurd dress, bizarre antics and brand of humor has stood the test of centuries. Kent Tyler, "Speedo" the Speedway Clown, graduated from Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Clown College. Speedo is the only touring speedway clown in the US today. Along with "Rosie", his lovable, magical and often temperamental 1931 model `A' Ford Clown car, Speedo delights everyone, everywhere with family entertainment. Speedo's annual tour of 30,000 miles takes him to over 50 race tracks and speedways throughout this great nation. Speedo and Rosie thank America by beginning each show with a respectful and colorful rendition of the National Anthem. Their whimsical gags and zany entertainment provide tons of FUN! Gates open at 4:00 p.m., qualifying begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the National Anthem at 7:00 p.m. General admission ticket prices are $10.00 for adults; $6.00 for Juniors (ages 13-16), Seniors (55 and older) and Military (with proper I.D.); and children under 12 are free for this special night of racing. The Hardeeville Motor Speedway is located three miles south of I-95 (exit 5 in SC) on Highway 17 or just ten miles north of Savannah on Highway 17. For more information, contact (843) 784 RACE (7223) or visit online at www.hardeevillespeedway.com. May 4, 2002 (Saturday) The Beasley Agency Family Night Time Schedule (Subject to Change) 4:00 p.m. Grandstands Open (Adults 17-54: $10.00; Jr. 13-16, Srs. 55+ and Military: $6.00; 12 & under: FREE) Pit Gates Open (Pit Passes: 12 & older - $20.00; Under 12 - $15.00) 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order) - THIS IS NOT A RACE! Rotation: Mini Stocks Xtreme Stock Cars O.C. Welch Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Late Models Legends Cars 6:05 p.m. Driver's Meeting (Mandatory) - A random role call will be taken. Failure to report to the driver's meeting may result in disqualification for the entire event that night). 6:20 p.m. Time Trials for Legends Cars (1 lap each) - ½ field locked into A-Main, Remainder to the B-Main. Time Trials for O.C. Welch Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Late Models (1 or 2 laps each) Lady Legends Cars Feature (15 laps) 6:50 p.m. Speedo the Clown (Act 1) 7:00 p.m. Invocation and National Anthem 7:05 p.m. Feature Events - Victory Lane @ Finish Line for Top 3 in each division except for B-Main. * Number of laps depends on car counts (see purse sheets to determine laps). Legends Cars B-Main - (15 laps) - Trophy to the winner. # of qualifiers for A-Main to be determined (max. 24 cars in A-Main). Mini Stocks - (40, 30 or 20 laps) Legends Cars A-Main - (40, 30 or 20 laps) Intermission (Speedo the Clown Act 2) O.C. Welch Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Late Models - (75, 50 or 30 laps) Xtreme Stock Cars - (40, 30 or 20 laps) 10:15 p.m. Racing Completed 11:00 p.m. Pit Area Closes (Lights out) Time is a factor! All cars must report to the grid area on time for their races. Late arrivals may not be permitted on the track. Please be early! INCLEMENT WEATHER / CANCELLATION OF AN EVENT: In the event of rain or other conditions, it may be necessary for the Race Director/Promoter to adjust the order of the event schedule, length of races, practices and qualifying sessions, or to stop the program completely. Should this occur, the Race Director/Promoter shall make every effort to resume the schedule in a timely fashion if conditions improve. It is their sole discretion as to what decision they make and their decision is final. Rain Check Policy (Pits): Cancellation or delay of an event will be the speedway management's decision. No money will be refunded for tickets or pit passes purchased. The armband with the appropriate numbers shall be used as the rain check. In the event that an event is canceled, rain checks will only be honored if all qualifying races for all divisions have not been completed. All races completed will be scratched and will not be rescheduled (EIRI - special events). Rain checks for the pits will be honored for one of the next two events of equal or lesser value. If the rain check is used for an event of greater value, then the holder will be responsible for making up the difference in value. If the event is rained out or canceled after one feature race for any division has been completed, then the remaining feature events will be run at a later announced date. This date will probably be the next race event scheduled and the make-up features will be first on the program (before any qualifying heats scheduled for the regular event). Only cars qualified for the canceled event will be eligible for the make-up feature. Rain checks will not be issued for events when the make-up features are held. One lap past the halfway point in a feature shall constitute a complete race in the event a race is stopped due to bad weather. If a race is stopped by use of the red flag and is ruled complete (no matter how many laps are complete), the finishing positions will be paid according to the last officially scored lap by the leader prior to the red flag.