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The Midwest Tri-Fecta: Sprint Cars, Super Late Models and A Mods
One of the most anticipated races of the season is coming to I-80 Speedway on Friday, July 1. The Midwest Tri-Fecta brings together Super Late Models, ASCS Midwest Sprints and A Mods. The Super Late Models will be racing for $3,000 to win and will be sanctioned by the Corn Belt Clash (CBC), Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) and the National Championship Racing Association (NCRA).
For the Super Late Models it will be another chance to earn a starting spot in the upcoming Silver Dollar Nationals. The Silver Dollar Nationals (SDN) to be held at I-80 on July 21-23 pays $25,000 to win and $1,000 to start. The winner of the SLM portion of the Midwest Tri-Fecta will earn a guaranteed starting spot in the SDN. Brad Looney of Republic, Missouri earned a guaranteed starting spot by winning the Spring Meltdown in April and Chad Simpson of Mt. Vernon, Iowa got his free pass to the SDN by winning the Alphabet Soup Race on May 29. Terry Phillips of Springfield, Missouri is the defending late model champion of the Midwest Tri-Fecta.
Chad Simpson of Mt. Vernon, Iowa leads the CBC point standings followed by Chris Simpson, Tim Isenberg, Denny Eckrich and Jason Rauen. Al Purkey of Coffeyville, Kansas leads both the MLRA & NCRA point standings. In the MLRA he is followed by Kyle Berck, John Anderson, Jesse Stovall and Terry Phillips. In the NCRA following Purkey in points are Corey Zeitner, Dean Moore, Joe Kosiski and Steve Kempt.
The ASCS Midwest Sprint Car Series will be making their fourth appearance of the year at I-80 Speedway with $3,000 going to the winner. Brian Brown of Grain Valley, Missouri has registered two wins this year at I-80 and is the defending champion of the Midwest Tri-Fecta. Seth Bergmann of Snohomish, Washington won the other ASCS event. Wayne Johnson of Oklahoma City is the current ASCS Midwest point leader. He is followed by Jack Dover, Brian Brown, Jordan Boston and Bryan Gossel.
The A Mods will be making their third appearance of the year at I-80 with the winner picking up $2,000. Jake Neal of Ft. Calhoun and Kyle Berck of Marquette have won the previous A Mod features at I-80 this year. Entry fee is $20.
Finally a lucky fan will have a chance to win $1,000 by picking the winner of all 3 features. A tie-breaker will be used to decide the winner. All entries must be turned in by Intermission. Winner will be notified by July 7, 2011. Pit gate opens at 3 pm, Grandstands open at 5:30 pm with racing at 7 pm. Grandstand Admission is $20 for Adults, Juniors (6-15) $5 with Kids 5 and Under Free. Pit Passes are $30.
I-80 Speedway is located off Interstate 80 at exit 420, halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. The 4/10 mile dirt track is home to the NASCAR Whelen All American Series (NWAAS) on Sunday nights, and host several specials featuring regional touring late model and sprint car series. For more information, visit I-80 Speedway.com.
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