A Super Field for the First Super Stock Tour Race at USA Raceway

Kevin Montgomery TUCSON, Ariz. (May 6^th, 2011) – A super field of Super Stocks are expected to roll onto USA Raceway’s 3/8 mile clay oval this Saturday night as the very first Arizona Super Stock Tour race comes to Tucson.

The best of the best from Arizona will gather in the Southern part of Arizona tomorrow night for the UniFirst Super Stock showdown as a cast of Super Stars all aim for Terry “The Thrill” Hill.  Hill has clicked off three victories in a row and is seemingly untouchable but will have his hands full this with 2010 UniFirst champion Dwayne Hogan and top Tucson standouts Daniel Stricker and Dana Boatwright.

Hill not only will have to fend off the Old Pueblo natives but will also have of convoy of contenders invading the south.  Marty Hussak will lead the battle with 2010 Canyon Speedway Champion Kenny Gill amongst the top contenders for Mother’s Day glory.

A large contingent will gather from all over the state all looking for a victory at USA Raceway.

The 2^nd Annual Mothers Day Race for The Cure Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation will jump start this weekends ASCS Wing Sprint Car action.  The UniFirst Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, Southwest Modlites and Hornets will join the card for a huge benefit supporting a great cause.  A full night of action begins when general admission tickets go on sale at 4pm for only $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military.  Racing action will begin promptly at 6:45pm.

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

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (May 2, 2011) – With the championship points race heating up, the winged forces of the Sunoco Fuel ASCS Southwest Region are back in action this Saturday night at Tucson’s USA Raceway.

And, with four nights of action in the books, the title bout is developing between a veteran shoe and an up-and-coming 16-year-old.

Carrying veteran status is Las Cruces’ Rick Ziehl, who has tallied up championships that number in the double digits, including three consecutive ASCS Southwest titles.  The young gun trying to knock Ziehl off the top pedestal is Joshua Hodges of Tijeras, NM, who ranks as the youngest feature winner in ASCS history after picking up a Rocky Mountain win in Wyoming at just 14 years of age in 2009.  Hodges also earned National Rookie of the Year honors in 2009 in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame’s Annual Poll.

Entering Saturday night’s action at USA, Ziehl holds the slightest of leads with just a two-point advantage over Hodges.  Accustomed to fierce championship battles, Ziehl has prevailed by narrow margins of 22, 7 and 26 points over the past three years.

While Ziehl and Hodges are out of the gates quickly, El Paso’s John Carney II is just 32 points off the lead pace in third with Knoxville, IA, resident Calvin Landis and Glendale, AZ, shoe Joshua Williams rounding out the current top five in points.

The balance of the current top ten in ASCS Southwest points includes Kyle McCutcheon (Alamogordo, NM), Dalten Gabbard (Peoria, AZ), Lance Norick (Scottsdale, AZ), Joey Chester (Phoenix, AZ) and John Van Horn (Tucson, AZ).

After kicking off the 2011 season in tandem with the Lucas Oil ASCS National series at February Copper on Dirt with Johnny Herrera and Shane Stewart each claiming wins, Calvin Landis and Herrera have enjoyed ASCS Southwest victory lane on April 2 and April 23, respectively.

The 2^nd Annual Mothers Day Race for The Cure Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation will jump start this weekends ASCS Wing Sprint Car action.  The UniFirst Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, Southwest Modlites and Hornets will join the card for a huge benefit supporting a great cause.  A full night of action begins when general admission tickets go on sale at 4pm for only $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military.  Racing action will begin promptly at 6:45pm.

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

$3000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure!

Whitwell Masters Mother’s Day

Saturday evening provided exciting racing action in each of the six racing divisions.  There were seven winners though with the top prize of $3000 being donated to the Susan G Komen for the Cure, the global leader of the breast cancer movement.  Track Management wants to thank the fans for attending as a portion of each admission price contributed to the donation.

They say that the third time is a charm! Indeed it was for RC Whitwell as he found victory lane for the first time in 2010 by capturing the 25-Lap feature in round three of Barnett Harley Davidson UMP West Modifieds and wrapped up a memorable Mother’s Day celebration Saturday night at USA Raceway.

Whitwell squeezed past Nick O’Neil to lead the final two laps as he crossed the stripe just ahead of the seemingly dominate Big Un’s Towing Machine. Whitwell used the low line to make the final pass and rode onto the finish to take home the $1000 top prize in a very hard fought Modified battle.

New Mexico’s, Fito Gallardo overcame a night filled with adversity as he navigated the G17 through traffic driving from 14^th to fill the final podium spot. Gallardo was followed to the line by a hard charging Stormy Scott with Corey Hosler rounding out the top five.

Marty Hussak returned to victory lane as he took top honors in the 20-Lap Unifirst Super Stock feature. Hussak avoided the early race mishaps that plagued a portion of the field with many falling prey to damage, the destruction showed no mercy leaving USA Promoter, Benji Lyons, in need of some new skin for his passenger side door.

Hussak led way with eventual point leader Daniel Stricker taking 2^nd. Lonnie Foss, Dana Boatwright and Dwayne Hogan rounded out the top five.

Kalvin Catlin took home his first Factory Stock feature of the year as he dominated the 20-Lap feature from his pole starting position. Josh Partain picked up where brother Bo left off as he crossed the line in 2^nd with Robert Burchett filling up the podium with a 3^rd place finish.

Jerry Jones took no prisoners as he unveiled his first victory in Rear Wheel Drive Hornet action with brother Duane backing him up. The Jones brothers filled the top two spots with points leader Jim Hock rounding out the top three.

Josh Allred also added his name to first time 2010 winners as he piloted the silver number 76 Front Wheel Drive Hornet to victory lane. Allred would hit a few obstacles on his way to a well earned 1^st place trophy. Stephen Lee and John Callans will fill the remaining top three positions respectively.

Landon Cling would prevail in the high speed Modlite chase with Tony Evans and Anthony Platt in pursuit. The chase was called off after Cling took the checkered flags for the 20-Lap Modlite feature.

The real winners are the fans that helped Team Lump Busters and USA Raceway raise $3000 for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. A check on the behalf of USA raceway, Team Lump Busters and all the fans of USA Raceway will be sent to Susan G. Komen to help continue the fight of a devastating disease.

Full Results: http://usaraceway.net/results.php

USA Raceway kicks off Military Appreciation week honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces this Saturday night May 15th. The stars of the American Sprint Car Series will join forces with SCRA Factory Stocks, X-Mods and AZ Modified Midgets. General admission tickets will go on sale at 4pm for only $15, racing will begin promptly at 6:45pm. Admission will be free for Military personal.

There will be an opportunity for race fans to get a preview of the Military Appreciation racers at an open practice slated for May 15^th. The festivities will kick off at 6:00pm with grandstand admission free for all those who want a sneak preview

Season and Suite Access Passes will allow race fans to get all the action at an unheard of low cost. Season Passes are on sale for only $249 and $199 for Seniors, Students and Military. Suite Access Passes will allow race fans the opportunity to enjoy the races from USA Raceway’s VIP Suite. Enjoy the races in luxury! Suite Access Passes are now on sale for only $399

The 2010 USA Raceway Schedule can be previewed online at www.usaraceway.net/schedule.php

Discounted season passes are available by calling the USA Raceway office at 520-574-8515. 2010 Season Ticket Packages can be viewed on line at www.usaraceway.net/tickets.php

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.  As reported by Kevin Montgomery.