Amid the increasing buzz surrounding the Legends Million to be held at Charlotte Motor Speedway (NC) next week, a new car was unveiled that will be used to promote LegendStock 2010 at Bethel Motor Speedway. With a “throwback” wrap that is reminiscent of the Woodstock era, the car is sure to grab attention both on and off the track.
Masters division driver Tim Brockhouse of Minnesota debuted the car this week at the Summer Shootout, and will be behind the wheel for the Legends Million July 15th through the 17th. The Summer Shootout race was Brockhouse’s first time competing at Charlotte, but he brings with him an impressive racing resume that includes 66 feature event wins and six track championships. Brockhouse was also the 2007 INEX Grand National champion, and was the runner-up for two nationals – one on dirt and one on asphalt.
Following the Legends Million, Brockhouse plans to race the car at LegendStock 2010, to be held at Bethel Motor Speedway on August 7th. Brockhouse has been a strong supporter of Bethel since its reopening in August of 2008, making several trips from Minnesota to New York to compete at the ¼-mile asphalt oval that is located just four miles from the site of the original Woodstock Music Festival.
Brockhouse has registered some success during the LegendStock events, capturing the Masters division win at the inaugural race in 2008 and again in 2009. He has yet to claim the overall win. At the LegendStock 2009 event, Brockhouse led the majority of the race, but a late-race caution proved to be just what Pro division competitor Daniel Hemric needed to get past Brockhouse for the win.
LegendStock is the highest-paying single Legends event in the Northeast, with a guaranteed payout of $1,500 to the winner and an overall purse of $3,000. Perhaps more coveted than the payout, however, are the trophies that LegendStock has become known for. For the last two years, division winners have been awarded three-foot tall guitar-shaped trophies.
This year, the event will also be an INEX qualifier, and the race distance will be extended to 50 laps.
Registration for LegendStock 2010 opened last week, and Brockhouse was among the first entrants for the event. Registration is $70, and includes a commemorative t-shirt. PayPal is accepted for registration.
After LegendStock, Brockhouse has announced that he will donate the car to Bethel Motor Speedway.
In addition to the Legends, Bandoleros also race as part of the LegendStock event. Last year’s Bandolero winner was awarded a two-foot tall version of the same guitar-shaped trophy the Legends winners received. The past LegendStock Bandolero race winners – Matt Evans in 2008 and Andrew Bickford in 2009 – have both moved into Legends cars and are regular competitors at Bethel. Matt Evans has already registered for the Legends race, and his brother Max has entered the car that Matt won with in 2008 for the 2010 Bandolero event. The entry fee for Bandolero drivers is being waived by Bethel Motor Speedway.
For more information or to register either a Bandolero or Legends car for LegendStock 2010, visit www.legendstockshootout.com. All questions can be directed to legendstockny@yahoo.com.
