HICKORY, N.C.  FloSports and the zMAX CARS Tour are partnering for a unique collaboration that will elevate grassroots racing with a historic doubleheader event  The Throwback Classic presented by FloRacing  at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway.

The Aug. 2 event will feature the biggest single night in pavement late model racing history with a record-breaking purse of more than $200,000.

The Throwback Classic presented by FloRacing boasts the richest purse ever for both CARS Tour divisions and the biggest late model stars on the national stage.

It will be the second event to feature a $50,000-to-win late model stock race and the first to pay $2,500 to start, while the Pro Late Model showdown will pay $30,000-to-win and $1,500 to start.

This payout is simply incredible for the series, driver, and teams, said Dale Earnhardt Jr., zMAX CARS Tour co-owner. Our goal is always to continue to grow the Series by putting as many eyes on it as possible. Our partnership with FloSports allows us to do just that. The Throwback Classic at Hickory has always been a special event for the CARS Tour. But with this announcement its now the biggest pavement short track event of the year, period.