All of winter's preparations are completed, and the drivers and teams are ready for action as Tri-City Speedway begins the 2000 racing season this Sunday night. Auction Co. DIRT Modifieds and Knox Auto Supply Stock Cars will continue to be part of the four-star action. Craig Rankin of Clarion is the favorite to win the 2000 Super Sprint title. Last year's champion Jimmy Hawley is expected to compete on a semi-regular basis as Doc and Debbie Crawford's No.
CIII team hits the road for a few national events.
Rankin placed second to Hawley in the season standings, and is off to a strong start in the Guzzo Motorsports No. 77 with one victory at Lernerville Speedway. Other title contenders include Utica's Bruce Powell and Franklin's Jason Jacoby. Both of those young hotshoes are still searching for their first career Super Sprint feature wins, and this could be a breakout season for them. 35 came alive late in 1999 and the popular, fun-loving racer is a fan favorite. Meanwhile, Jacoby has quietly come of age in the shadow of his famous father, Henry Jacoby.