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ULTIMATE SANDBLASTING & COATING CHAOS CAR BONUS PROGRAM Delaware Speedway PR August 25, 2009 Relevant Links: Chaos Car Construction Video Series Chaos Car Autograph Session Photos
Delaware Speedway is pleased to announce the introduction of a new bonus program for the Ultimate Sandblasting & Coating Chaos Cars.
“The Chaos drivers poured a lot into this entertainment program without asking for a thing in return,” said Chaos director John Houghton. “As the class grows and increases in popularity with both drivers and fans, the new structure is aimed at improving the caliber of the shows, while not encouraging drivers to escalate the costs of their vehicles.”
With over 15 cars in the “Chaos Fleet” available for competition, it is hoped that the new bonus structure will have an immediate effect in bringing old competitors and new competitors into the fold.
“At a given event we’re currently seeing six to eight competitors, often times different ones at each event,” continued Houghton. “With the new structure, we hope to draw more of these competitors out at the same time. Fifteen cars were constructed with no bonus program in place, it will be very interesting to see the effects of these new incentives.”
The bonus program is geared based on the number of drivers participating in an event. As more drivers participate, more bonuses become available. Many of the bonuses are designed to reflect the entertainment nature of the program. The goal of this program is to increase the average field size in the final two events heading into the 2010 season.
Chaos Cars have proven to be a hit, especially with young children and families. At the most recent Saturday event, Ultimate Chaos Car drivers were popular at a post-race autograph session on the spectator hill and rule books were a top request from the souvenir booth on the day.
An Ultimate Sandblasting & Coating Chaos Car is currently valued between $300 and $2,000 depending on the quality of construction. With an emphasis on safety and fun over performance the vehicles have proven to be relatively easy to build, maintain and repair, especially for teams without the budget to time commitment for an entry-level racing class. Many teams also rotate driving duties between multiple drivers. A video series on how to construct one was created last year and can be viewed online here. Rulebooks are also available online here.
With the incentive program being announced, there is plenty of time for participants to prepare vehicles for participation before the next series of events. In some cases vehicles have been prepared in just a few short days. Putting a car in the program now would be a great step towards strong involvement in the 2010 season for the Ultimate Sandblasting and Coating Chaos Cars. "If somone is serious about getting involved we have a number teams who have offered to help out with getting new teams on track," said Houghton. "We also know where there are a handful of vehicles available for free or affordable use in competition. Likewise, if anyone out there has a stock four-cylinder vehicle they would like to donate and see given a 'Chaos Makeover', they can contact us as well. Watch the video series and find out how easy it is to build a safe and fun Ultimate Chaos Car."
The next event for the Ultimate Sandblasting & Coating Chaos cars is the Saturday of the Great Canadian Race Weekend (September 5). Gates open at 6:00 pm, racing starts at 8:00 pm. The Ultimate Sandblasting & Coating Chaos Cars will run at the conclusion of the race program. Weekend passes for the Great Canadian Race weekend as well as single-day passes are available through the speedway website www.delawarespeedway.com. Relevant Links: Chaos Car Construction Video Series Chaos Car Autograph Session Photos
Ultimate Sandblasting & Coating Chaos Cars & Ice Cream: A winning combination
This race fan chose Red Baron as his favourite Chaos Car, pictured with driver's Chris O'Neill & Michael "Thrillgore" Kilgore
Red Baron also comes equiped with an "Awooga" horn, as this race fan discovered.
Jon Kok, the pilot of "Wednesday" signs a few admission tickets during a recent autograph session
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