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David Smith, Jr.
NCRA Press and Contingencies
(405) 740-4769
[email protected]
NCRA Kicks Off 40th Year in March
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 1, 2010 – Midwest City, Oklahoma - It is a tradition that spans forty years with three divisions having been in existence for over 10 years each. However it is two of the newest O'Reilly Auto Parts National Championship Racing Association divisions that will kick off the 40th anniversary season in March as both the modified south and southern modifieds are set to kick off their point championship run in March.
It all begins on Friday and Saturday night, March 5-6 as the O'Reilly/NCRA modified south division heads to Cowtown Speedway in Kennedale, Texas with the annual running of the tracks February Fast 50, this year sanctioned by the series. Saturday night's feature finale winner will receive $2000 for his efforts while drivers will earn $400 just for starting the twenty-four car feature event. More detailed information can be found by accessing the tracks website www.cowtownspeedway.com. Over fifty drivers from six states are expected.
Then just one week later the O'Reilly/NCRA southern modifieds kick off their second season as they join the modified south drivers at Elk Citys I-40 Speedway in Elk City, Oklahoma on Saturday night, March 13. There will be an open practice session for all drivers on Friday night, March 12. This is the only track in the state that runs official NCRA rules for both these divisions with weekly points racing being held every Saturday night.
It should be a banner season for the O'Reilly/NCRA southern modifieds as the eleven races scheduled double the amount the division encountered during their inaugural season last year. Amarillo, Texas driver Gene Weaver has announced his plans to defend his title but this year's quest looks to be more challenging with no less than fifteen drivers having indicated their intentions on competing for the 2010 championship.
While no official word has come, it appears that last year's inaugural O'Reilly/NCRA southern modified champion Chad McNamara of Ponca City is scrambling to put together a ride to defend his 2009 championship. Eight races are currently scheduled for the division with the possibility of one or two more being added later in the season. Early indications show that there could be another strong following, matching that of thirteen drivers who made all events last year. While not yet hosting a southern modified show in 2010, Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee will run the southern modifieds every Friday night as part of the tracks weekly program.
For any questions regarding the O'Reilly Auto Parts National Championship Racing Association and their modified south and southern modified divisions, contact steward Chris Smith (918) 625-6200. For questions concerning the series and the other divisions sanctioned by NCRA, such as the late model, sprint car and modified north, contact the NCRA office (316) 755-1781. To learn more about the series, schedules, point standings and their 40 year history, check out their website www.ncraracing.org.
Official 2010 NCRA Sponsors: O'Reilly Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels
2010 Modified South Contingency Sponsors: Arizona Sports Shirts, Bassett Wheels, Belleville Motor Sports, Billsbuilt Race Cars, C&E Performance, Hooker Harness, The Joie of Seating, On Another Level Designs, M&M Custom Graphics, Pro Shocks, Racing Optics, Rod End Supply, Saldana Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Taylor Cable Products and Ultra-Shield Race Products
Official 2010 Southern Modified Contingency Sponsors: Arizona Sports Shirts, Bassett Wheels, Billsbuilt Race Cars, DIRT Performance Parts and Tires, Hooker Harness, The Joie of Seating, Pro Shocks, Racing Optics, Saldana Racing Products, Taylor Cable Products and Ultra-Shield.
David Smith Jr.
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