By Brian Liskai

FREMONT, Ohio (Saturday, April 15, 2006) - The Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 sprints will once again offer more incentives for the drivers to give the fans a thrill in their heat races at Fremont Speedway in 2006. For the third straight year the 305 Computer Man Dash offers increased financial bonuses for the heat races along with a special dash where drivers can earn extra money and accumulate points towards a season-ending point fund.

This will be the third year for the Computer Man Dash, with a total over $15,000 having been given away.

The 2006 rules for, “The Computer Man $5000 Dash Championships” are:

 1. Winning car and driver of each heat race make it into the Dash. A provisional will also be added, the provisional will be the heat race transfer driver who drew the highest starting pill prior to the heats. Late entries (sign-up after the drivers meeting) are not eligible for the provisional. There will be no provisional if there are six or more heats.

2. Starting position in the Dash is determined by heat race. (1st heat winner starts 1st).  Provisional must start last, unless the provisional driver is a heat race winner; in this case that driver will start in their normal spot and receive a bonus of $20.

3. No driver or car substitutions. Drivers must take the green flag to earn points & money.

4. Points are awarded as follows: 1st-10pts, 2nd-8pts, 3rd-7pts, 4th-6th-6pts. One (1) Bonus point will be added for each car passed. Example: Started the dash in 5th and finishing 2nd would earn 11 points (8pts for 2nd + 3 Bonus points).

5. Season championship tie breaker: 1st-number of dash wins, 2nd-number of dashes made, 3rd-Most Dash Bonus Points, 4th-Fremont track championship points.

6. Weekly money paid as follows: 1st -$40, 2nd -$30, 3rd-6th-$20.

7. Computer Man Inc. will keep the official point standings.

8. Computer Man Inc. will distribute the weekly money to the drivers after that night' racing whenever possible. Championship money will be awarded at the awards banquet.

 "My kids got me into racing and the bug bit me hard...I've become a huge fan. We came up with this dash idea just to give the drivers something extra to shoot for and the fans some added entertainment and fun," said Ross Paulson, owner of The Computer Man. "These 305 teams put a lot of time and money into this sport and this is a way we can give them a little extra money. I have to thank Jim Ford for allowing us to get involved like this and the businesses who continue to support this each year."

 Paulson has put together sponsors for each of the 305 heat races in 2006, including Riverside Machine & Tool, R&R Auto Wrecking and Gressman Powersports.

The weekly Computer Man Dash sponsors are: Whitey's Diner (April 22); Fremont Floor Covering (April 29); Freddy's Car Wash (May 13); Reco Equipment, (May 27); Yeager Surveying (June 10); Jake's Auto Service (June 17); Fremont Cutting Dies (June 24); Bobby's Truck & Auto Repair (June 29); Wilhelm Auto Parts (July 8);  State Farm Insurance (July 15); Valley Electric (July 29 and Aug. 5); Reco Equipment (Sept. 16); and Fremont Floor Covering (Sept. 23)