TUCSON, Ariz. (Kevin)  Rick Ziehl continues to be as hot as the Arizona summer as he reeled in his fourth consecutive Sunoco Fuel ASCS Southwest feature win in Saturday night’s 25-lap feature at USA Raceway. Following victory lane interviews, track officials announced a bounty on Mr. Zeihl at the next scheduled ASCS Southwest event at USA Raceway. The lucky individual that puts the brakes on a possible five-peat will be rewarded with an additional $1000! The streak breaker will take home a whopping $2,250 when combined with the regular purse! That’s not too shabby for a night of gettin’ down and dirty on Arizona’s premier 3/8 clay oval!

Ziehl took the win after starting outside the front row in the Wesmar-powered Lucas Oil No. 20z Maxim. Ziehl beat fellow front row starter John Carney II to the checkered flag, with Kyle McCutcheon filling the podium. Carney hasn’t wasted any time in capturing the attention of the Tucson race fans as well as fellow Southern New Mexico Speedway gas man Kyle McCutcheon, who made several convincing charges at Ziehl threw out the main event in his ASI powered machine. With a combined age of just a few days over 30, Joshua Hodges finished up the New Mexico sweep in 4^th, and top Arizona pilot Dalten Gabbard shook the bad luck streak for a solid 5^th place finish.

J.T. Imperial was sixth, with Kyle Sager, Joshua Williams, Lance Norick and Steve Stone completing the top ten. Norick, Carney II and Ziehl topped heat race action.

Marty Hussack didn’t take long to put his new Tucson built hotrod in victory lane after coming up short in its debut just a week prior, which resulted in a heated confrontation in the tech area with rival Super Stock driver Daniel Stricker. The 3^rd year driver of the 17 machine trailed Hussack at the checker flag to take home the 2^nd position. Brian Brown ended the night in 3^rd, pole position starter Lonnie Foss crossed the line in 4^th, and Dana Boatright would round out the top 5.

The Western States Stock Car Series was topped by the Young Gun driver Michael Huffman of Chandler, Az. Stock Car Vet Reed Veralud would come home in the runner up spot as former SCRA Champion Jody Henderson filled the podium in 3^rd. 4^th place would go to longtime CAR supporter Jason Harvil, and second generation driver JC Parmeley would finish out the Tucson top 5. Manzanita Speedway Track Champion Bob Taylor would end his winning streak with a 6^th place finish. Napa- know-how pilot Zack Tate of Coolidge would beat former TRP ace Ron Bishop to the checker flag for the 7^th spot.

USA Raceway’s X-Modified division would see its first three time winner of 2011 as AJ Huebner would add another page to the already history rich Huebner legacy that includes top honors of the prestigious Western World Championships. Huebner would lead the talented group of drivers across the checker flag with his always fast friend Brandon Farrington in 2^nd and the talented teenager Hornet transplant Jason Pugliese in 3^rd. Jesse Patterson would come home 4^th ahead of the always entertaining 5^th place finisher of Bill Wall.

Racing resumes this Saturday night, July 23rd^th with the return of the USRA Modifieds along with the Super Stocks, Factory Stocks, and Hornets. General admission tickets will go on sale at 4pm for just $12 for Adults. $10 for Seniors, Students and Military, and all kids 11 & under are absolutely FREE! VIP Suite Access Passes will also be available on sale a first come, first serve basis for just an additional five bucks! That makes the best view in the Southwest more affordable than ever. But don’t wont too long! Enjoy the races in luxury while not missing a minute of the action. Gates will open at 4pm and the racing action kicks off at 645pm sharp!

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 visit us at www.usaraceway.net.

USRA Modified Racing this Saturday Night!

This Saturday evening exciting Family Entertainment is waiting for you at USA Raceway.  The USRA Western Modifieds, the Unifirst Super Stocks, Factory Stocks and Hornets will be racing this weekend.

Heading the racing program this week at USA Raceway is the USRA Sanctioned Western Modifieds.  Chad Ayers, the points leader, has a slim 25 point margin over Cody Alvarez who had a strong 2nd place finish behind last race winner and Las Cruses standout, Stormy Scott.  Tucson racing legend Carl Trimmer is third in points with a 29 point lead above Rick Spencer.  Dana Fite rounds out the top five. 

Robert Adams could be the spoiler in the chase for the championship especially if he performs this week as well as he did last race with a last lap pass of Ayers for third.  Midway through the last race it was like Adams was on rails through the corners as he was catching the leaders but ran out of laps and settled for 3rd.   Will Robert Adams be the spoiler in the chase for the championship run between Ayers and Alvarez?

Daniel Stricker streaking down the Back Stretch

Action is really heating up in the Unifirst Super Stock Points Championship as Daniel Stricker pictured above had a strong second place finish behind Marty Hussak last Saturday night.  With his finish last week he is tied with Terry Hill  for 1st in the championship chase.  Brian Brown is a mere 19 points behind the point leaders and he is followed by Dana Boatwright always a threat to win.   Consistent and steady racer Rod Hiestand rounds out the top five in the Unifirst Super Stock division.

This week Terry Churchwell will try to extend his lead in the race to the Factory Stock championship.  Robert Burchett, a past champion is in second with only 13 points separating him and Dylan Newberg.  George Lein is in 4th with fan favorite and seasoned veteran Ron Bishop rounding out the top five.  Expect a full field of cars again in this class.

The always exciting Hornets will begin racing action at 6:45pm.  Rear wheel points leader is Jerry McCollum with September Rhoads running second in points.  Stephen Lee leads the points in the front wheel drive with Ricky Whitwell, Beckie Grube and PJ Haro rounding out the top four.

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