(TIR Story) Last weekend was our Grand Opening event at TIR.  Fans expected a fantastic night of racing and that is just what they got!  Ricky Thornton Jr. (20rt)  took first in the A-mod division followed up by Chad Ayers and Nick O’Neil.  Other first place finishers include Dusty Gauthier (30) for X-mods, Brian Brown (4)  on Super Stocks and Dustin Jones (16) for Factory Stocks.

This Easter weekend we are showcasing Wing Sprints, X-Mods, Mini-Sprints, Factory Stocks and Hornets!  Racing starts at 6:45pm and the front gate at 5:00pm. Somewhere around the concourse it has been rumored the Easter Bunny will be looking to take part in the festivities. As soon as the Bunny heard that DOUBLE POINTS were going to be awarded to the Wing Sprints he HAD to make his way there. When the bunny called the track he said to save a seat for him, and that he is gonna have all the impostor Bunnies visit the other raceways this weekend.

Let’s remind you, Wing Sprints are BACK at TIR.  After a long absence TIR will welcome back sprint cars this week by awarding DOUBLE POINTS for the Wing Sprint race.   That is correct!  For the first time in who knows when Tucson’s Premiere Dirt Raceway will be adding a special bonus to the Wing Sprint event by dishing out double the points!  We know our Wing Sprint drivers will do the math and know what is at stake on this race, it is sure to be a wild finish!

Tucson International Raceway is located on 4300 E. Los Reales Rd. , just south of I-10.

Tickets for this exciting DOUBLE POINTS for Wing Sprints event are:

General – $15.00
Seniors(55+), Military – $13.00

Suite upgrade – $7.00
Children under 11 – Free!

The 44th Annual Western World Wing and Non-Wing Sprint Car Championships features 3 nights of Action Packed Racing by the best in the sport at USA Raceway.  Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night both divisions will race each night. 

Details listed below.

        

JR. DRAGSTER SERIES AGES 8-12

SEMI FINALS

Joe Kidd, Jr. fromMarana,AZdef. Alex Gray fromTucson,AZ

Courtnee Boettcher fromTucsondef.SienaCoronadofromTucson,AZ

 

FINAL

Joe Kidd, Jr. takes the win running a 9.381 @ 69.53mph def. Courtnee Boettcher.

 

JR. DRAGSTER SERIES AGES 13-17

SEMI FINALS

Kayla Gardner from El Paso, TX advances to the final with a competition single.

Dannielle Trammel from Casa Grande def. Gabriel Brown from Tucson.

 

FINAL

Kayla Gardner takes the win running an 8.043 @ 81.24mph def. Dannielle Trammel

 

MOTORCYCLE

SEMI FINALS

David Oller from Oro Valley, AZ def. Jake Burris from Tucson, AZ

Mark Laibson from Tucson def. Jim Burris, Jr. from Tucson.

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FINAL

Mark Laibson takes the win running a 9.507 @ 129.57mph def. David Oller

 

SPORTSMAN

SEMI FINALS

Chris Stout from Glendale, AZ advances to the final with a competition single.

Steve Russell from Tucson def. Steve Davis from Vail, AZ

 

FINAL

Chris Stout takes the win running a 12.232 @ 103.79mph def. Steve Russell

 

                        DON’S HOT ROD SHOP PRO

SEMI FINALS

Larry Cannon from Tucson, AZ advances to the final with a competition single.

Brian Johnston from Tucson, AZ def. Claude Evering from Tucson, AZ

 

FINAL

Larry Cannon takes the win running an 11.418 @ 109.05mph def. Brian Johnston

 

SUPER PRO

SEMI FINALS

Joe Kidd from Marana, AZ advances to the final with a competition single.

Brad Hawk from Tucson def. Chuck Hawk, Jr. from Tucson.

 

FINAL

Brad Hawk takes the win running a 10.841 @ 121.14mph def. Joe Kidd

 

 

Congratulations to the following:

 

 

NUMBER ONE QUALIFYERS

Jr. Dragster 8-12 – Courtnee Boettcher

Jr. Dragster 13-17 – Austin Gardner

Motorcycle – Mark Laibson

Sportsman – Chase Lampe

Pro – Claude Evering

Super Pro – Jay Gerstel.

 

 

             THE 2011 SUMMIT SUPER SERIES CHAMPIONS

 

Douglas Automotive Big Wheel Racing Series Champion – Keeli Tatge

                       Runner-up – Kalista Axtell

 

Jr. Dragster 8-12 Champion – Joe Kidd, Jr.

                      Runner-up – Courtnee Boettcher

 

Jr. Dragsters 13-17- Kayla Gardner

                      Runner-up – Gabriel Brown

 

High School Champion – Roseanna Holtzman

                     Runner-up – Christopher Roebuck

 

Motorcycle Champion – Jake Burris

                     Runner-up – Mark Laibson

 

Sportsman Champion – Chris Stout

                    Runner-up – Matt Hawk

 

Don’s Hot Rod Shop Pro Champion – Matt Hawk

                   Runner –up – Brian Johnston

 

Super Pro Champion – Don Toia

                   Runner-up – Scott Stauth

 

 

 

                                                                                      George Camp

                                                                     Merle’s SIR Official