Veteran short course race series director Lee Perfect and race promoter Dave Cole of Hammerking Productions have announced a new series, the Great American Short Course (GAS), powered by OPTIMA Batteries.

The partnership is designed as a strategic path forward to grow short track racing after the 2020 racing season. GAS begins in 2021 with four events on existing and well-known short course tracks near major metropolitan centers.  

“We learned from King of the Hammers that it’s better to have your fans be able to actively participate at the events than just sit there watching, and we aim to provide that opportunity here,” said Cole of Hammerking Productions, which oversees the King of the Hammers event and ULTRA4 Series.

The complete schedule will be announced at a later date. GAS plans to hit two West Coast tracks in the spring, with events tentatively planned for April and May, and two venues in the fall, with dates slated for October and November.  

For more information, visit greatamericanshortcourse.com.