David Smith, Jr.
NCRA Public Relations
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On the Road to Amarillo This Saturday for NCRA Modifieds!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Park City, Kansas – August 12, 2013 - Race number eight on the National Championship Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Precise Racing Products modified tour will take to the road as the touring regulars and others will head to Route 66 Motor Speedway in Amarillo, Texas this coming Saturday night.
Last year it was former series modified south champion Gene Weaver taking the victory in front of the hometown crowd with the touring regulars putting on a strong performance at the beautiful West Texas facility.
Defending tour champion Marc Hurd leads the current point standings by a mere 70 points over fellow Wichita, Kansas resident Dan Powers. Dustin Belcher has produced strong performances in his serious attempt at the championship and currently sits third in the standings, just 100 points out of the lead. Other drivers throughout the top ten that are expected to make the trip include: Josh Lanterman, A.J. Brochu, John Thompson, rookie contender Jason McGehee, Don Hodge, Tyler Davis and Justin Moler. Also expected to make the haul include Gary Kilbourn, Joe Adams, Jimmy Brozek and Ross Shipman.
Through the five events that have been held thus far this season, five driver’s different drivers have reached victory lane. Two of those drivers; Ryan Gustin and Lanterman won their first career with the series. Other feature winners include Davis, John Allen and Brian Franz.
A strong contingent of track regulars will look to take home the $1000 first place prize. They include Weaver, Logan Cabbell, Dee and Jeremy Gossett, Conner Pullen, Alan Sharpensteen and Braden Woods.
Drivers from Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico are expected to compete at one or both venues.
Gates will open at 5:00 pm with a 7:00 pm race start time. The Speedway is located 1 1/2 miles south of Interstate 40 on Lakeside in Amarillo. For more race and ticket information, contact the speedway (806) 383-0375.
For rules and more information on both of these events, contact the series home office (316) 755-1781.
The 2013 race season for the NCRA modified division is the sixteenth consecutive with nine races scheduled at four different race tracks in Kansas and Texas.
