Details listed below.

The USRA Modifieds will be racing two Main Events beginning with the make up race from the July 23rd rain out. 

Chad Ayers Leading USRA Modified Points at USA Raceway!

Chad Ayers, piloting the 3d and Alex Majalca Jr his partner in business and in the race program have hit all their marks in the 2011 season at USA Raceway.   Together they are mastering the learning curve and it is paying off with Wins and with a 25 point lead over their closest competitor , Cody Alvarez.   Alvarez has a 77 point lead ahead of the legend Carl Trimmer who has a firm hold on third place.  Rick Spencer and Dana Fite round out the top five positions. 

With two Main Events, the fans are in for a night of excitement as the talented and competitive drivers in the 100 + mph USRA Modifieds will each try for 2 Wins!

Dana Boatwright on the inside of Daniel Stricker

The battle for the Unifirst Super Stock Championship will again be raging this Saturday Night on the always fast 3/8′s clay oval.   The Point Standings as of July 23rd has Terry Hill and Daniel Stricker tied for the points lead.  Brian Brown is in striking distance for the Championship and only 19 points behind the leaders.   Dana Boatwright, always a threat to win is just 24 points behind Brown. 

Terry Churchwell the Coolidge, Arizona young star continues to extend his points lead in the action packed Factory Stock Division. The chase for second is tightening between Bob Burchett who has an 8 point lead on Dylan Newberg and a 16 point advantage over George Lein who is holding down 4th following the July 23rd race. 

The Hornets are also scheduled for  2 main events beginning with the July 23^rd  rain out slated to start the race program at 6:45pm.    That is right,  2 main events, 2 payouts, and two big chances to advance in the chase for the championship.

General admission tickets will go on sale when the gates open at 4pm for only $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military, and all kids 11 and under are FREE. The VIP Suite will also be available by a first come, first serve basis at an unbelievable upgrade price of just $5 this weekend only!

Racing action will begin promptly at 6:45pm.

The entire 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

Tucson’s Ronnie Clark Pushin’ the Cushin’

The Sunoco Fuel ASCS Canyon Region Non-Wing Sprint Cars will be running two main events this week at Tucson’s USA Raceway.  

The Sprint Cars will begin the night and run the main event that was cut short by a down pour on July 3rd.   15 cars that were scheduled in the July 3rd feature are eligible for the makeup main.

Two-time ASCS Canyon Region champion Jeremy Sherman carries a 106-point advantage over defending series champion Charles Davis, Jr., into the night on the strength of five wins and ten top-fives in as many feature events thus far.

While shut out of victory lane so far, Davis, Jr., still holds second by 52 points over R.J. Johnson.  Andrew Reinbold and Ronnie Clark round out the current top five in points, with the rest of the top ten including Bruce St. James, Mike Martin, Josh Pelkey, Justin Quinn and Ryan Linder, with Brian Hosford just 18 points outside the top ten.

X-Mods, ASCS2 Mini Sprints and SW Modlites will also be racing this Saturday.

General admission tickets will go on sale when the gates open at 4pm for only $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military, and all kids 11 and under are FREE. The VIP Suite will also be available by a first come, first serve basis at an unbelievable upgrade price of just $5 this weekend only!

Racing action will begin promptly at 6:45pm.

The entire 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

Chargin' Charles Davis Jr on the Move!

Some of the “Seasoned Citizen” Race fans like myself may remember the Doublemint Chewing gum commercial jingle ” Double Your Pleaseure, Double Your Fun “ !  But if you don’t remember that popular jingle, it doesn’t matter because the Sunoco Fuel ASCS Canyon Region Non-Wing Sprint Cars will be running two main events this week at Tucson’s USA Raceway.   The Sprint Car Stars will double your pleasure as they will be doing double duty with the two features.

The Sprint Cars will also have the featured main event that was cut short by a down pour on July 3rd.   15 cars that were scheduled in the July 3rd feature are eligible for the makeup main scheduled at the beginning of the race program. 

Sherman in Victory Lane

Two-time ASCS Canyon Region champion Jeremy Sherman carries a 106-point advantage over defending series champion Charles Davis, Jr., into the night on the strength of five wins and ten top-fives in as many feature events thus far.

While shut out of victory lane so far, Davis, Jr., still holds second by 52 points over R.J. Johnson.  Andrew Reinbold and Ronnie Clark round out the current top five in points, with the rest of the top ten including Bruce St. James, Mike Martin, Josh Pelkey, Justin Quinn and Ryan Linder, with Brian Hosford just 18 points outside the top ten.

X-Mods, ASCS2 Mini Sprints and SW Modlites will also be racing this Saturday.

General admission tickets will go on sale when the gates open at 4pm for only $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military, and all kids 11 and under are FREE. The VIP Suite will also be available by a first come, first serve basis at an unbelievable upgrade price of just $5 this weekend only!

Racing action will begin promptly at 6:45pm.

Halfway Home Season Passes will allow race fans to get all the action of the remaining 2011 scheduled events at an unheard of low price. Season Passes are on sale for only just $99 for a limited time 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 $149. Get em while you can!! These limited season passes are also available by calling the USA Raceway office at 520-574-8515.

The entire 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

Dana Boatwright begins a pass on Daniel Stricker

Racing action was delayed as Mother Nature waved the yellow flag in the form of a brief shower at USA Raceway.  Additional track prep was necessary and the show began about 90 minutes later than scheduled.

Everyone pitched in to roll in the track and adjustments were made to finish before the 11pm curfew.  Heat races for each division went smoothly followed by the main event for the Factory Stocks.  The Unifirst Super Stock  main was halted with a lap 9 yellow.  Enter Mother Nature again but this time she ended the night as the rain on a seared racing surface makes it imposible to continue racing.

The Factory Stock Results are official.  The promoter has reviewed his decision he made Saturday when the night was cut short by rain.   At this writing, it appears the Super Stock main will be declared official based upon the lap 8 scoring.  More than 50% of the race was complete when the red flag came out following the 9th lap yellow. There may also be adjustments for the cars involved on the lap 9 yellow.  Tapes will be reviewed and the official finish will be forthcoming.    

To show his appreciation for the inconvenience on Saturday, the promoter, Benji Lyons, has an announcement to make to the drivers who did not complete their mains and to the loyal fans who stuck it out.  First of all, he will pay for a pit pass at the next Super Stock Race for each Super Stock driver who raced on Saturday. 

The Hornets will race two events at their next outing and USA Raceway will also pay for the Hornet Drivers pit passes who raced on the 23rd.  There will be two main events and two payouts at the August 6th event for the Hornets.      

USRA Modifieds will run two Main Events on August 6th.  The first main will be the posted lineup for August 23rd rainout and will pay as advertised, $ 1000 to win and $ 100 to start.  The USA Promoter, Lyons, will also pay a second Jackpot modified purse of $ 1000 to win and $ 100 to start on August 6th!

The raincheck policy was followed for the fans but Lyons said: ” Our Fans are the best and have been all season!  To show my appreciation I am announcing that the Inaugural USA Raceway Fan Appreciation Night will be on September 24th.   All Fans will be honored as they enter the grandstands absolutely FREE!  Our fans deserve the best customer service we can give them.”

Stormy Scott Passing Chad Ayers to take the Lead

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.  The track promoter has beefed up the purse with $ 1000 to Win and $ 100 to start in an effort to attract more cars for tonights race and a chance for the modified teams to weigh in with concerns through a questionaire prepared by the track.  The answers and opinions will help guide the track in terms of rules and sanctioning body in the 2112 season. 

Chad Ayers, the points leader, has a slim 25 point margin over Cody Alvarez.   Tucson racing legend Carl Trimmer is third in points with a 29 point lead above Rick Spencer.  Dana Fite rounds out the top five. 

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.

TUCSON, Ariz. (July 21^st, 2011) – Cash, pride, and a few egos might not be the biggest things at stake this coming Saturday night as we welcome the return of the stars of USRA Modified Series back to USA Raceway, known as the Southwest Center of Speed. Over the previous few months, a clear divide in direction and leadership has become more evident amongst car owners, crew members, and drivers of the division that most consider to be the backbone of the Saturday night racing life. This Saturday, USA Raceway will be collecting a questionnaire from teams in the modified division in an effort to begin looking at sanctioning bodies and rules for the 2012 season. With all the suspense and ongoing rivalry, USA announces a jackpot of a payout with a $1,000 share going to the winner and a $100 bill to start Saturday’s main event. With an overall increase of nearly $2k more than the norm, officials will reward each non-qualifying driver with a voucher good for a free pit pass upon their return to USA Raceway.

If that wasn’t enough, we’ve got more Modified news. All drivers competing in all of the remaining regular season USRA scheduled events of 2011 have a shot at a guaranteed spot in this year’s Wes Hurst Memorial main event in late October against some of the biggest names in the sport held at USA Raceway. The two USA provisional positions, that will start 25^th and 26^th in the biggest Modified show to be held in Arizona, will be made up of the top performer in the remaining USRA races and a drawing from those remaining drivers with perfect attendance in the same remaining events. That drawing will be held on the front stretch during intermission at the Modified season finale at USA on October 8^th.

The racers aren’t the only ones with some extra cash being thrown around though! The first one hundred fans to USA Raceway this weekend will receive a ticket upon entering the main concourse that will give them a shot at a cool $100 bill for just showing up and cheering on their favorite driver. Those 100 early birds will be narrowed by a random drawing at the conclusion of the USRA heat races to just 20 lucky contestants. Those 20 race fans will then be paired with one of the 20 Modified racers that will also be on the hunt for some cold hard cash of their own.

The USRA Western Modified Championship battle will be in full swing this Saturday night as points leader Chad Ayers will lead a cast of Modified racers looking for USA gold. The nail biting Super Stocks continue the struggle for supremacy with a tied points battle between Daniel Stricker and Terry Hill. Coolidge wheel man Terry Churchwell comes into Saturday’s events not only on a winning streak but as the current points leader in the ultra-competitive Factory Stock division. Last but not least is the crowd favorite division of the USA Raceway Hornets. From the yellow tape wearing rookies to the rice rocket racing veterans, this group never seems to leave the fans without an energy filled night of thrill and spills to remember.

General admission tickets will go on sale when the gates open at 4pm for only $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors, Students and Military, and all kids 11 and under are FREE. The VIP Suite will also be available by a first come, first serve basis at an unbelievable upgrade price of just $5 this weekend only!

Racing action will begin promptly at 6:45pm.

Halfway Home Season Passes will allow race fans to get all the action of the remaining 2011 scheduled events at an unheard of low price. Season Passes are on sale for only just $99 for a limited time 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 $149. Get em while you can!! These limited season passes are also available by calling the USA Raceway office at 520-574-8515.

The entire 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

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.

(Terry Shaw photo)

(Keith Ames) Tucson’s USA Raceway shifts back to the winged Sprint Car ranks this weekend as the Sunoco Fuel ASCS Southwest Region takes to the 3/8-mile clay oval this Saturday night. The Las Cruces, NM, hot shoe Rick Ziehl will be gunning for a third consecutive series win which would mark the first time in his 20 plus year career, to win three ASCS Southwest events in a row.

With his back to back wins as of late, Ziehl has extended his advantage in the Southwest championship points chase to 55 points over El Paso’s John Carney II. Knoxville transplant Calvin Landis currently sits in 3^rd but only by a slim 5 point advantage over Alamogordo’s Kyle McCutcheon. The lone Arizonian, Joshua Williams of Glendale rounds out the top five going into Saturday night’s battle just 23 points behind 3^rd place currently held by teammate Calvin Landis.

The remaining top ten includes Lance Norick of Scottsdale, Dalten Gabbard of Phoenix, Joshua Hodges of Tijeras, NMN, Steve Stone of Mesa, and Joey Chester of Phoenix.

In addition to the ASCS Wing Sprints, the wheelie kings of the USRA Modifieds Series will be onhand to battle it out at Arizona’s premier dirt track joined by the Factory Stocks and Dwarf Car divisions.  

The always exciting USRA Modifieds will also feature many of the top drivers including point leader Tucson’s own Chad Ayers who with the win on June 11^th has extended his points lead to 28 points over hard charging Cody Alvarez.  Rounding out the top five slots is the Tucson Racing Legend and icon, Carl Trimmer, young hot shoe Rick Spencer and seasoned vet Dana Fite.  Former UMP and IMCA Modified Champion Mark Harrison is in sixth and looking to climb the points ladder.  Brian Clark had a very strong second place finish in the last outing as did Corey Hosler Jr and Jake O’Neil who finished third and fourth at the last Modified event at USA.

Terry Churchwell remains the point leader even though last week the “Buckle em up and Drive the Wheels off em” former Champion, Art Lacy found his way back to victory lane the.   Mechanical problems dropped Ron Bishop to third while “Hillbiilly” Bob Burchett charged into the second points position.  George Lein is in fourth and with a second place finish last week, Dylan Newberg has moved into the top five in the action packed Factory Stock Division.

Saturday’s Sunoco Fuel ASCS Southwest Region action at USA Raceway is slated to go green at 6:45 p.m.

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. Race fans for an additional $5 you my upgrade your ticket to the great indoors and enjoy the races from USA Raceway’s VIP Suite. First come, first serve basis to the first 80 customers)

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