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9^th Annual Chili 100 "Back at The Bird!!!"
Hummingbird Speedway to Host Sue Mathews Memorial Chili 100

Falls Creek , Pa.-- Chili Promotions and track owner Louie Caltagarone announced that they have teamed up again to bring the Chili 100 for Late Models back to Hummingbird Speedway for the second consecutive year. The 9^th Annual Chili 100 will be held on Saturday September 20, 2008 , and the event will be run in honor of the late Sue Mathews. Sue was an integral part of the Chili Promotions group, as well as a strong supporter and fan of the local racing scene. Sue spent many years as an employee at Hidden Valley / Gamblers Raceway Park , and was also involved with several of the past Chili 100 events. Janney Flora, promoter of the Chili 100 stated, "We are thrilled to have the Chili 100 back at Hummingbird Speedway for 2008.

Last years event was a great success, and we are looking forward to doing it all again this year. Sue was a great friend, and very well liked by everyone, so it is an honor to hold this years Chili 100 in her memory. She will be deeply missed, and I think this is a great way to remember Sue." The 9^th Annual Chili 100, which is named after Ms. Flora's pet Chihuahua , Chili, will once again feature the Late Models competing in the area's only 100 lap event on the 1/3 mile oval at Hummingbird Speedway. Since the first event in 2000, the Chili 100 has seen a veritable who's who of local and regional dirt late model stars compete in the unique 100 lap event. Over the past eight years, the race has been held at area short tracks including Clinton County Speedway, Ace High Speedway, Gamblers Raceway Park , and present host Hummingbird Speedway. The Chili 100 has never seen a repeat winner as Jeff Rhine, Luke Hoffner, Bud Witmer, Ron Kline, Carl Billet, Al Brewer, Mike Altobelli Jr., and Chris Farrell have all taken home the checkered flag in the 100 lap event. Last years event at Hummingbird was presented in front of a capacity crowd, and saw local hot shoe Chris Farrell of Clearfield charge from the rear of the field to take the win, after a lengthy battle with regional favorite Luke Hoffner, and the 2007 Hummingbird track champion Dave Shagla. The 2008 edition of the Chili 100 is sure to continue the great tradition that has made this event one of the areas most anticipated late season specials for drivers and fans alike. Heat races and consolation events will determine the starting field for the 100 lap feature. You can find more information about the Hummingbird Speedway on their web site www.hummingbirdspeedway.com

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