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Petaluma Speedway
PETALUMA, Calif. (September 19) - The M. Maselli and Sons Late Model Classic Saturday night at Petaluma Speedway just got a lot more interesting.
Why? Because throwing his hat into the ring and preparing to do battle with some of the best Dirt Late Model racers on the West Coast is a man who some thought just six months ago would never race again. Kellen Chadwick is signed up and ready to make his return to the race wars this Saturday night at Petaluma Speedway.
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last six months, you know the story. Kellen was racing in Phoenix, AZ in a Dirt Modified on February 22nd of this year. He was in a horrific crash and an ensuing fire only added to the nightmare that was unfolding. In that crash, Kellen suffered at least three fractures to the first seven vertebra in his neck. Since then, thousands of race fans across the country have sympathized with young Mr. Chadwick and have tried to help in any way possible, from donating to helmets passed around the stands at racetracks, to having benefit dinners to raise money to aid in Kellen's recovery. Six months after the crash that nearly ended his career, Kellen has recovered to the point where he has chosen September 20th to make his comeback and Petaluma Speedway is proud to host this courageous young man and welcome him back to the racetrack.
The racing community salutes you Mr. Chadwick. Welcome home.
About the Maselli..
On September 20th, Petaluma Speedway will raise the curtain on the 29th annual M. Maselli & Sons Late Model Classic. The Maselli, as it's known here, is the longest running yearly Late Model show in California, dating back to 1980 when Steve Vaughan of Carson won the inaugural running of this show. Recent winners include Ed Sans, Jr. in 2007, Richard Papenhausen in 2006, Bobby Hogge IV in 2005 and John Silva in 2004. The payouts will be as follows:
Winner: $2500
2nd: $1500
3rd: $1000
4th: $950
5th: $900
6th: $850
7th: $800
8th: $750
9th: $700
10th:$650
11th-20th: $600
Non Main Event Transfers: $400
Entry fee is $100 pre-entry and $125 at the gate on raceday.
For entry forms, you can get them under the "Rules and Forms" link at www.petaluma-speedway.com.
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