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David Smith Jr.
NCRA Press and Contingencies
(405) 740-4769
[email protected]
NCRA Modified North Opens Season Saturday at 81 Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Park City, Kansas - March 28, 2010 - The O'Reilly/NCRA modified north division is set to kick off its 13th consecutive season this coming Saturday night as the division is set to not only open their season but take to a newly revamped three-eighths mile clay oval of 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas.
Dan Daniels of Humboldt, Kansas is the defending champion and will look to not only defend his 2009 championship, but break into the win column as well. Daniels picked up the title despite not reaching victory lane during the eight races held.
Division runner up Brian Powers of Wichita will also be back full time with the tour along with other Kansas area drivers such as 2008 champion Marc Hurd, five time division champion Brian Franz, Jason Schniepp, Ross Shipman, Marlin Farr, Greg Stephens and Jason Johnson.
2009 O'Reilly/NCRA modified north rookie of the year Jim Pearcy of Springfield, Missouri is also expected to compete along with Sooner state drivers Casey McClaskey, Michael McCleskey and Ed Dunn. Close to forty drivers from three states are expected for the $1000 to win, $300 to start twenty car Hard Rock Hotel-Casino feature finale.
Gates will open at 5:00 PM with racing set to begin at 7:00 PM. General admission is $9.00 for ages 11 and up while children ages 6-10 are $5.
81 Speedway is located North of Wichita on I-135 to exit 16, then 0.7 miles west on 77th. For more track information, check out their website www.81speedway.org or call the track (316) 755-1781.
The 2010 race season is the 40th anniversary season for the O'Reilly Auto Parts National Championship Racing Association and sanctions five divisions, including late models, sprint cars, modified north, modified south and southern modifieds throughout the Great Plains region in the following states: Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. To find out more on the series, check out their website www.ncraracing.org. For other inquiries on the series and any one of their five divisions, contact the office (316) 755-1781.
Officials with the O'Reilly/NCRA would like to welcome the following for their partnership with the modified north division for the 2010 race season:
OFFICIAL SPONSORS: O'Reilly Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels, Hard Rock Hotel-Casino
CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Arizona Race Shirts, Billsbuilt Chassis, Bassett Wheel, Belleville Motor Sports, C&E Performance, Hoffman Race Cars, Hooker Harness, M&M Graphics, On Another Level Designs, Pro Shocks, Racing Optics, Rod End Supply, Saldana Race Products, Taylor Cable Products, The Joie of Seating and Ultra Shield
David Smith Jr.
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