TUCSON, Ariz. (October 13th, 2011) – Cooler temperatures have arrived just in time as the crew at USA Raceway prepares to kick off a weekend of high flyin’ fun this Friday and Saturday night! The Total Seal Late Models Series will return to action for a two day season finale honoring the Legendary Carl Trimmer. This event will mark the third running by the Arizona based Dirt Late Model Organization.  This action packed weekend will also be the final appearance of Late Model racing at the facility until next January’s Wild West Shootout.   

The 3^rd Annual Carl Trimmer Classic is set to honor one of Tucson’s greatest racers as well as wrap up a stellar championship season at USA Raceway.  Trimmer finished his 2011 campaign just last weekend resulting in a solid 4^th place finish in the 2011 USRA Modified point standings.  A storied career that has lasted more than fifty years and has no signs of concluding anytime soon, finds Trimmer still hard at the wheel and more determined than ever.  Trimmer has racked up more than 700 feature wins and 34 championships including many NASCAR titles as well as the inaugural championships at the famed Corona Speedway and USA Raceway.
 
“It’s been an honor for all of us here at USA just to be small part of this deal” commented Benji Lyons.  “It’s too easy these days to forget to say a simple thanks to those that help us along the way. This is our way of showing thanks to a man that continues to show us what this sport is all about.”
 
The 3^rd Annual Carl Trimmer Classic will feature the stars of the Super Late Models from all over the Southwest.  Drivers from California, New Mexico and more will make their way south to take on Arizona’s best.

Lyons went on to say “We are excited about the future of the Late Model division at USA. Beside Late Model racing being my passion, it is what Mr. Trimmer spent most of his career racing and winning in, what better way to honor a living legend.”
 
The UniFirst Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, X-Mods and Hornets will join the Late Model action with champions from each division to be crowned on the final day putting a wrap to the USA Raceway Championship season.
 
All divisions will compete in two separate events starting with an open practice slated for Thursday October 13^th and racing action kicking off Friday October 14^th and concluding with Saturday’s October 15^th finale. 

The Super Stock point chase couldn’t get any more exciting as the 4 machine of Brian Brown seems to be unstoppable as of late. He comes into Fridays showdown tied with the almost rookie driver Daniel Stricker. Rick Butler in the X-Mods and Factory Stock ace Terry Churchwell sit a tad closer to their goal of championship gold but anything can happen in two big days of competition. The Hornets will also look to crown there 2011 champions with Stephen Lee and Jeremy McCollum in control of both divisions standings.

Racing will get started at 645pm both Friday and Saturday but feel free to join us for happy hour from 530 to 630 with beer specials and more. General admission is just $15 for adults. Seniors, military, and students admission is just $12. To top that off, ALL KIDS 11 & UNDER ARE FREE!

To keep up on all the latest news and happenings please sign up for USA Raceway E-News.  The track update registration can be found at USA’s home page www.usaraceway.net

USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 265, then 1.6 miles south on Craycroft Road, which turns into Los Reales and USA just 2 miles ahead on your left hand side. For more information please, contact the track at 520-574-8515 or additional information can be found at www.usaraceway.net

Race fans and especially fathers are in for a real exciting evening at USA Raceway.  The entire evening will be a celebration for Fathers in the House!  The Dad’s Night  experience begins with each father receiving a ticket for a chance at winning something special from the ‘Thank you Dad’ Raffle that will be held throughout the evening.  A few of the items include: a brand new top of the line 42″ Plasma TV from Best Buy, Craftsman 255 pc. Mechanics Tool Set, a Home Surround Sound System (over $3k price tag!), a Wet/ Dry Shop Vacuum, 2 Season Passes and many more items for the dads in attendance.      

The 2^nd Annual Fathers Day Classic Car Show will be located throughout the concourse area.      

The Total Seal Late Model Racing Series is the featured division.  The competitive X-Mods, Factory Stock and Dwarf Car classes will be roaring on the fast 3/8′s clay oval.  The popular Hornet Race Car division will also be racing on the smaller track.   

Anthony Madrid with three wins this season is the Total Seal Racing Series points leader but only has a 24 point lead over Lonnie Parker Jr. and is 61 points ahead of the 2010 Total Seal Champion, Ricky Thornton Jr.

General admission tickets will go on sale for only $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military and racing will begin promptly at 6:45pm. Suite Access Passes will allow race fans the opportunity to enjoy the races from USA Raceway’s VIP Suite.  Enjoy the races in luxury for only $30!

To keep up on all the latest news and happenings please sign up for USA Raceway E-News.  The track update registration can be found at the top of the home page www.usaraceway.net

The 2011 USA Raceway Schedule can be previewed online at http://www.usaraceway.net/schedule

USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 265, then 1.6 miles south on Craycroft Road, which turns into Los Reales.  For more information please, contact the track at 520-574-8515 or additional information regarding USA Raceway can be found at www.usaraceway.net

(Keith Ames, June15, 2011) Fathers Day comes but once a year and what better way to celebrate than to have the Total Seal Late Model Racing Series at USA Raceway.  The Late Models have their roots and owe their foundation of popularity to many of the fathers who raced in the early years of this division.  Fierce competitors like Carl Trimmer, Marion Smiley, Terry Belcher, Jack Kokot as well as Jimmy Ray and Royal Jones and many, many fathers thrilled race fans in the early years of late model racing Tucson Style.      

When the “ground pounders” of the Southwest roar into USA Raceway this week, there is a new point leader.  Anthony Madrid vaulted to the points lead in the Total Seal Late Model Racing Series by sweeping the two Memorial Weekend races at Canyon Speedway Park.  Madrid notched his 2^nd and 3^rd  Wins this season giving him a 24 point lead over Lonnie Parker Jr. and is 61 points ahead of team mate and the 2010 Total Seal Champion, Ricky Thornton Jr.

As the summer continues to heat up in Tucson, so does the racing action at the Benji Lyons promoted USA Raceway!  The Factory Stock points leader, Terry Churchwell from Coolidge Arizona is in a tight points battle with the seasoned veteran and hometown fan favorite, Ron Bishop who has returned to racing this season.  Former Factory Stock Champion Bob Burchett is on the heels of Bishop and only 24 points behind Churchwell.  14 year old Brandon Farrington with an X-Mod 1^st Place finish on June 4^th is a rising star to watch.  Rick Butler, the current point leader and Aldon (AJ) Huebner, the apparent Winner on June 4^th  both disqualified last race for trailing arm issues will light up the tires in the X-Mod Division.  The Dwarf Cars and the Hornets round out divisions racing on Fathers Day Weekend.

The entire evening will be a celebration for Fathers in the House!  The Fathers Day experience begins with each father receiving a ticket when they enter the front or the back gate.   The 2^nd Annual Fathers Day Classic Car Show will be featured by Lyons Promotions and is the beginning of a special night for Fathers.  Lyons states: “This ticket will be for a chance at winning something special from the ‘Thank you Dad’ Raffle that will be held throughout the evening.  A few of the items include: a brand new top of the line 42″ Plasma TV from Best Buy, Craftsman 255 pc. Mechanics Tool Set, a Home Surround Sound System (over $3k price tag!), a Wet/ Dry Shop Vacuum, 2 Season Passes and many more items for the dads in attendance.      

General admission tickets will go on sale for only $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military and racing will begin promptly at 6:45pm. Suite Access Passes will allow race fans the opportunity to enjoy the races from USA Raceway’s VIP Suite.  Enjoy the races in luxury for only $30!

To keep up on all the latest news and happenings please sign up for USA Raceway E-News.  The track update registration can be found at the top of the home page www.usaraceway.net

The 2011 USA Raceway Schedule can be previewed online at http://www.usaraceway.net/schedule

USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 265, then 1.6 miles south on Craycroft Road, which turns into Los Reales.  For more information please, contact the track at 520-574-8515 or additional information regarding USA Raceway can be found at www.usaraceway.net