ELBRIDGE, N.Y. -- An event as big as the DIRTcar All-Star Weekend needs a larger-than-life person to lead it to the green flag, and Syracuse men's basketball assistant coach Mike Hopkins is that man as DIRTcar Racing is excited to announce Hopkins will be the honorary grand marshal for the May 29 event at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park.

Hopkins, one of the most popular players in Syracuse University basketball history, will give the command to "start your engines" to the field of Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds at the start of the series 60-lap season-opener.

Following his 15th season on the Orange coaching staff with Jim Boeheim, Hopkins is excited to be a part of DIRTcar All-Star Weekend.

"We are excited to have a Central New York legend in Coach Hopkins be a part of this high-profile event" states Rolling Wheels Raceway General Manager Jeff Hachmann.

The DIRTcar All-Star Weekend on May 29 at Rolling Wheels Raceway in Elbridge, N.Y., will not only attract the premier Big-Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series teams but also DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds and will include special races like the DIRTcar Pro Stock/Stock Car Challenge and Safety-Kleen Mr. DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Safety-Kleen Shootout.

Fans are encouraged to get their reserved seats online at www.dirtcar.com/tickets. Reserved seats are available for $28, while adult general admission seats are $25 for adults, $10 for students (ages 10-17) and FREE for children 9 and under.

A limited number of reserved camping permits and parking passes are available for $25, while general camping and parking on the Rolling Wheels grounds are FREE. Fans that purchase one of these reserved spots will be able to enjoy the race from the comfort of their lawn chair, car or camper. Enjoying the race from an undisturbed view from turns 1 and 2 fans are encouraged to bring their own tents, chairs, coolers and grills to keep their party going all day and night.

For general information call 315/834-6606 or visit www.allstar100weekend.com and www.cayugacountyfairspeedway.com today. Don't forget to join Cayuga County Fair Speedway on Facebook, plus follow DIRTcar Racing on Twitter (DIRTcarNE).