The CARS Tour will host a special throwback race at Hickory Motor Speedway on Aug. 5.

 

The race will feature special throwback paint schemes by competitors, traditionally priced concession items and honor several legends of the sport in attendance during a special pre-race presentation courtesy of the Hickory Soup Kitchen.

 

The historic presence of the event will feature 138 lap green flag races for both the Super Late Models and the Late Model Stocks. The 276 total lap count matches the 1971 and 1972 distances for the NASCAR Cup Series when it raced at the .363-mile track.

 

In addition to the race distance, a special red, white, and blue throwback CARS Tour Late Model Series logo will be used on all branding, including special CARS Tour official uniforms and various tour merchandise available.

 

Several race teams will be running special throwback paint schemes during the race. Among them will be Josh Berry, who will be running a special scheme honoring Kelly Earnhardt’s 1995 Mom N Pops Late Model Stock. Others expected to run throwback schemes are Brandon Setzer, Brandon Grosso, Nolan Pope, Deac McCaskill and Tommy Lemons Jr.

 

Several cash bonuses will make things special for all parties. Richard’s Painting Company will award $500 cash to the graphics company and team determined to have the Best Appearing Car via online vote on Speed51.com throughout the weekend.

 

An additional $250 cash bonus will be awarded to the Most Historic Appearing Team that dress the part, and do things the old school way all weekend. Fans will also have their chance to win $100 cash bonus for the Best Dressed Throwback Fan of the event.

 

Fans will be encouraged to arrive early Aug. 5 as a special pre-race event will take place with several pioneers of the sport prior the green flag. Historic drivers, car owners, and crew chiefs will all be discussing their mark on short track racing and what they are doing now.