ST. JOHNS, Pa. -- The news on the asphalt racing scene spread quickly when Sundance Vacations Speedway announced its 'Drive For Five' events for the 2010 season. Five $5000 to win extra distance Modified events throughout the season make up the 'Drive for Five' and both driver and fans alike are awaiting the first event of the season. The first of five special extended lap races for the Tour Type Modifieds will kick off on Sunday, May 23.

Similar 100-lap events are also on the schedule for June 19, July 31, and August 28. The fifth and final event of the season will take place with the running of a 150-lap main event at the 11th annual 'King of the Mountain' on Sunday, October 10. The prestigious event always draws more than a full field of cars and some of the best racers across the Eastern seaboard

Each driver that attempts to qualify for each event will also receive 50 championship points. Any driver that qualifies for the feature will receive an additional 50 points as long as he or she starts the main event.

'This is just one of the ways to show the drivers our appreciation during this weak economy and the show will be one that the fans won't want to miss', said speedway promoter, Joe Callavini. 'There's a lot of great racing out there week in and out and the purse increase for the big shows should add even more competition to the current field of mods at our facility'.

The 100-lap races at the 1/3-mile asphalt oval have been more than exciting in the past. Past champion, Rusty Smith has scored wins, as has open wheel modified ace Matt Hirschman. Both are expected to be in attendance for at least some of the events this year. Others on the entry list is past King of the Mountain winner, Earl Paules and Eric Beers as well as Kyle Ebersole, who are all past speedway champions.

The top ten Drivers in regular season points following the October 3 Modified event will receive a provisional for King of the Mountain, provided they do not qualify through time trials or the consolation event. All non-qualified drivers in the top ten in championship points may use their provisional and start at the rear of the field.

Entry forms and the complete purse structure for the 2010 'Drive for Five' can be viewed by visiting www.sundancevacationsspeedway.com.

Sundance Vacations is a national wholesale travel company that specializes in providing wholesale travel and discount vacations to travelers who appreciate budget-friendly travel. Founded in 1991 by John and Tina Dowd, Sundance Vacations' mission is to provide quality discount vacations at a fraction of the retail rate. A destination-based discount travel program, Sundance Vacations enables customers to enjoy discount vacations in many popular resort areas across the United States.

Sundance Vacations Speedway is just minutes from Hazleton, Pa, located on St. John's Road, between Routes 93 and 309. Grandstand admission for all regular events is just $10 for ages 11 and older. Children 10 years of age and younger are admitted for free.

Please visit www.sundancevacationsspeedway.com for the entire 2010 schedule, point standings and up to date news and information.