BULLS GAP -- Big purse money will once again be paid out at Volunteer Speedway on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21, for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned fifth annual "Scorcher." Dirt Late Model racers and fans from all across the United States are expected to head to "The Gap" for the 2008 version of the Scorcher.

Race fans from all 50 states and also from several foreign countries visit the East Tennessee region two times a year for the NASCAR racing at nearby Bristol Motor Speedway. With Volunteer Speedway hosting big-purse special events in mid-week during August race-week at Bristol, many out-of-state fans in the region for the NASCAR action have taken the short drive down Interstate 81 to take in a night of dirt racing.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman, winner of the 2008 Daytona 500, will be present for the Scorcher racing his dirt late model on Thursday night.

The top-name World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers will be in action, along with racers from around the East Tennessee region who will look to take on the out-of-state invaders.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, World of Outlaws Late Model Series qualifying, heat races, last chance B-mains and 60-lap $10,000-to-win feature is scheduled, along with a 25-lap Crate Late Model feature. Adult grandstand admission on Wednesday is $25, youth (ages 6-15) $10, with 5-and-under admitted free. Pit admission and backside tier-parking $35.

On Thursday, Aug. 21, night two of the 2008 World of Outlaws Late Model Series doubleheader will see another complete $10,000-to-win show, with qualifying, heat races, last chance B-mains and 60-lap $10,000-to-win feature. Also, a 25-lap Crate Late Model feature is scheduled. Adult grandstand admission on Thursday is $25, youth (ages 6-15) $10, with 5-and-under admitted free. Pit admission and backside tier-parking $35.

The pit gate will open daily at 3 p.m. and the grandstand gate will open each day at 4 p.m. Hotlaps are scheduled to begin each evening around 7:45 p.m.

Reserved two-night seats for Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21, are currently on sale. A two-night reserved seat purchased in advance of race day will be $45, a savings of $5 if purchased on individual nights ($25 each night) at the track ticket office. Reserved seats are available in turn one and turn four (orange-backed seats), and the aluminum bleacher seats with backs along the front straightaway. For more information regarding advance tickets, please contact Ginger Light at (423) 349-6520.

With a big crowd expected for the Scorcher -- lawn chairs will not be allowed in the front straightaway grandstands -- only stadium seat cushions with backs on them. The track apologizes for the possible inconvenience to some spectators, but all seating space will need to be utilized to its fullest for this event. Also, no coolers are permitted in the front straightaway grandstands.