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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM: VENTURA RACEWAY
CONTACT: CLIFF MORGAN: [email protected]
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(Oxnard, CA 3-15-20100Saturday night March 20 is a very special event at Ventura Raceway. That night we feature the first race in the 2010 All Coast Challenge Series for VRA Sprint Cars. This race sponsored by All Coast Construction has become a race that all the competitors and fans look forward to each year. The winner tonight will pocket a first place check for $2,000. This race is the first of three in the series that will end in October. Also competing Saturday night will be IMCA Modifieds, VRA Pro Dwarf Cars, VRA Sport Compact and VRA Go Karts.
Sprint Cars are back Saturday to go for the glory and cash. With $2,000 going to the winner of Saturday’s feature event you can be sure all the drivers will be going all out to try to come out on top. VRA point leader, and 2008-2009 Series Chamion Kevin Kierce will be here to try to continue his quest for three championships in a row after his win last week’s opener. Troy Rutherford finished a strong second and will be here to go for the win with the rest of the top 360 sprint car drivers in Southern California.
IMCA Modifieds open their season Saturday night. 2010 season champion Austin Rodarte leads the field into this exciting event. These open wheel, V8 powered racers always put on a great event for the fans in attendance. All the top Ventura Raceway IMCA modified drivers will be here to get back to the racing that is always wild and woolyas they begin their quest for the 2010 championship.
VRA Pro Dwarf Cars return to action after their off season break. 2010 series champion, Ray Estrada, will be trying to get the season off to a good start as he trys to go for two championships in a row over a stellar field of Pro Dwarf car competitors. With over 20 dwarf cars expected to be on hand these racers always thrill the fans with their very competitive style of racing.
Our fourth group racing Saturday night is our VRA Sport Compacts. Cody Greiman got the new season off to a great start last week as he took the win in the feature. The newly formatted class now features rear wheel drive cars only.
Our final group racing on Saturday is our VRA Go Kart Class. They will open their season Saturday night. These low slung powerful racers race around a special track in our infield. 2010 season champion David Pankratz will return to try to take a second championship.
Saturday’s times to remember are pit gates opening for competitors and fans at 12 noon and front gates opening for grandstand spectators at 3:00pm. Driver’s meeting for adult competitors is set for 3:15. Admission price for this exciting night of racing action is $14.00 for adults, $11.00 for seniors, juniors and military. Kids 12 and under are FREE at Ventura Raceway. For more information, call Ventura Raceway at (805) 985-5433 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
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