David Smith, Jr.
NCRA Press and Contingencies
(405) 740-4769
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Elk City/Amarillo This Weekend for NCRA Modified South
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Midwest City, Oklahoma – June 7, 2010 - A huge two day weekend is in store for the O'Reilly/NCRA modified south division as the series makes their second appearance of the season at Elk City's I-40 Speedway in Elk City, Oklahoma this coming Friday night. From there it is West young man to Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo, Texas for the first ever appearance at the beautiful facility for the modified south division and first series appearance since the sprint car division appeared there back in July of 2001. .
Leading the way will be current point's leader Mickey Lassiter of Piedmont, Oklahoma as he holds a forty point lead over Tulsa's Matt French. Sitting third in the point stands is Alan Oliva of Moore, Oklahoma, just 95 points out of the lead. Other drivers in the top ten include Chad Davis (Tulsa), Thomas Tillison, Jr. (Chandler), John Webb (Pauls Valley), defending and inaugural division champion Gene Weaver (Amarillo), Jason Hilliard (Lawton) and Chris Cole (Lawton). Jacob Pirkle of Venus, Texas is ninth in the point standings but is not expected to compete.
Series regulars just out of the top ten but expected to be on hand for both races this weekend include Alan Sharpensteen (Amarillo), Chris Roach (Warr Acres, Oklahoma), Jay Sale (Edmond, Oklahoma), Jim Pearcy (Springfield, Missouri), Colt Goodman (Chandler), Logan Cabbell (Amarillo) and Brian Wolfe (Cromwell, Texas).
Of course, with two straight nights of racing action just a mere two and a half hours apart, several non-series regulars are expected to compete for the $1000 to win and $200 to start feature finales each night. Those drivers include the racing Gossett's (Dee, Zach and Jeremy), Nathan Bichsel, Randy Heston and Conner Pullen. Over forty drivers are expected to compete.
The average car count through three races so far this season is 46 with John Allen, Dustin Robbins and Tryston Dycus picking up victories during the 2010 race season. In all, seven different drivers have reached victory lane since the inaugural 2009 race season with only Bryan Rowland of Woodward, Oklahoma picking up multiple victories on the tour. Other drivers earning victories in 2009 include Gene Weaver, Travis Penrod and Chad Wheeler.
Gates for Elk Citys I-40 Speedway on Friday night open at 5:00 PM with racing set to begin at 8:00 PM. Elk Citys I-40 Speedway in Elk City, Oklahoma. Track is located off of I-40 at exit 34 (Merritt Rd.), then half mile north and half mile west. For more race information contact Brian Miller (580) 799-3331.
Route 66 Motor Speedway will see gates open at 5:00 PM on Saturday night with racing set to begin at 7:00 PM. To get to Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo take I-40 to Lakeside Dr. (exit 75), then 1.5 miles south. For more information contact promoter Bill Worthen (806) 383-0375.
For more information concerning the O'Reilly/NCRA modified south division including any questions concerning rules, contact Chris Smith (918) 625-6200. To learn more about the 40 year history of the National Championship Racing Association including up to date news, point standings and more, check them out at www.ncraracing.org.
Past Elk Citys I-40 Speedway NCRA modified south feature winners
03/21/09 – Gene Weaver, 08/29/09 – Travis Penrod, 03/13/10 – Dusty Robbins
Past Route 66 Motor Speedway NCRA modified south feature winners
This will be first ever appearance for the division
Current O'Reilly/NCRA modified south point standings
1) Mickey Lassiter 735, 2) Matt French 685, 3) Alan Oliva 640, 4) Chad Davis 625, 5) Thomas Tillison, Jr. 595, 6) John Webb 585, 7) Gene Weaver 570, 8) Jason Hilliard 555, 9) Jacob Pirkle 545
10) Chris Cole 540
