Scott Kreutter Secures Spot in East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals A-Main
Indoor racing at the East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals, scheduled for February 21-22 at Trenton's CURE Insurance Arena, promises intense competition with Scott Kreutter already securing the 11th starting position for Saturday's A-Main through his victory at the Atlantic City Indoor Races.
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The event features 90 competitors battling for 24 coveted spots in the main event. The competition structure includes:
Friday, February 21:
- Time trials
- Qualifying races
- 25-lap preliminary A-Main
- Top 5 finishers plus next 5 highest point earners advance directly to Saturday's A-Main
Saturday's format includes "alphabet soup" qualifying:
- E, D, C, and B-Mains
- Drivers can advance through each level
- 40-lap A-Main championship race
Recent winners demonstrate the event's unpredictability:
- Jon Keller (2020): Won after starting last in E-Main
- Anthony Perrego (Previous year): Won from 11th position after qualifying through B-Main
The Friday night A-Main features the innovative "Get Dirty" program:
- Base prize: $1,000
- Additional $250 bonus per starting position further back
- Drivers choose their starting position and potential winning share
- Sponsorship opportunities available with benefits including 20 tickets, banner display, and program recognition
The event has nearly reached its 90-entry capacity, with 85 wingless 600 Sprint drivers confirmed. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the arena box office, with premium suite seating options available directly through the arena.