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David Smith, Jr.
NCRA Press and Contingencies
(405) 740-4769
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Powers Leads NCRA Modified North into Belleville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Midwest City, Oklahoma – August 30, 2010 - The battle for the top spot atop the O'Reilly/NCRA modified north point standings will continue atop the battle of the High Banks this coming Sunday night as the series makes their first and only appearance of the season at the Belleville High Banks in Belleville, Kansas this Labor Day weekend. It won't be the only series show in town that night as the series late model and sprint car divisions will tackle the famed half mile oval as well.
Looking to pick up his first ever series championship, Brian Powers of Wichita, Kansas comes will go into the night as point's leader with a 45 point advantage over Brent Burkhart. With two events left on the 2010 season schedule, former 2008 series champion Marc Hurd is not out of the title chase as well as he is only 50 points out of the top spot. Series rookie leader Tyler Davis currently sits fourth in the point standings while Ryan McAninch is fifth in the point standings. Hurd also leads the way with a division leading three feature victories out of the four races that have been completed.
Along with those mentioned above, drivers expected to compete include regulars Jason Schniepp, Dan Daniels, Jim Johnson, Casey McClaskey, rookie contender Dan Powers, Ross Shipman, Brad Johnston, Marlin Farr, Jim Pearcy and rookie contenders Shane Langhover, Jr. and Josh Loffland.
Since September of 2006, it has been the John Allen, Hurd show on the High Banks. With one show each year during the Independence and Labor Day weekends since that period, Allen leads the way with four feature victories while Hurd has mastered the feat twice, including this same event held last season. However, Allen is not expected to compete this weekend so the question is, will Hurd tame the half mile again this year or will somebody new since July of 2006 reach victory lane.
Gates on Sunday night will open at 5:00 PM with racing set for 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 10-14 years of age. The track is located 2.0 miles north of US 36 on US 81, then 0.4 mile southeast on M St. to 7th St., then 0.1 mile east (near the water tower, at the North Central Kansas Fairgrounds).
The O'Reilly/NCRA sprint car and late model divisions will also be in action as well.
For more information concerning the O'Reilly/NCRA modified north division, contact the series office (316) 755-1781. For more on the National Championship Racing Association check them out on the web at www.ncraracing.org.
The National Championship Racing Association would like to thank the following contributors for their involvement with the late model division for the 2010 race season:
Official Sponsors: O'Reilly Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tires and Sunoco Race Fuels
CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: Arizona Race Shirts, 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
Rank Driver Points
1 Brian Powers 1155
2 Brent Burkhart 1110
3 Marc Hurd 1105
4 Tyler Davis 1050
5 Ryan McAninch 1040
6 Jason Schniepp 1000
7 Dan Daniels 985
8 Jim Johnson 980
9 Casey McClaskey 960
10 Dan Powers 935
David Smith Jr.
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