Modified South Series

NCRA Mods at Elk City This Saturday!!

Midwest City, Oklahoma (March 7, 2010) - It is back in action this coming Saturday night as the O'Reilly/NCRA modified south division heads to Elk Citys I-40 Speedway in Elk City, Oklahoma for their second points race of the young season. An open practice session will take place on Friday night as well. Also in competition will be the season opener for the series' southern modifieds.

In the two events that were held at the track last year, defending champion Gene Weaver of Amarillo, Texas kicked off the season with the victory and momentum he would take to pick up the inaugural season championship. Davis, Oklahoma's Travis Penrod picked up the other series victory at the three-eighths mile oval.

Along with Weaver, other series regulars expected to compete in include fellow Texas drivers Logan Cabbell and Nathan Bichsel, Oklahoma drivers Chad Davis, John Webb, Mickey Lassiter, Alan Oliva, Chris Roach, Jay Sale, Michael McCleskey, Brian Wolfe, Ed Dunn, Chris Cole, Jason Hilliard, Thomas Tillison, Jr., and Matt French.

Other drivers indicating their intentions on competing include Ron Gould, Jr., Brad Worley, Kip Hughes, Greg Burt, Jaymon Gregory, Kyle Sweeney, Casey McClaskey and Cody Gearhart.

Over forty drivers from three states are expected with gates opening at noon at racing starting at 4:00 PM.

The event will be the first of two scheduled stops for the series with drivers competing for the $1000 to win top prize with $200 just to start the twenty car feature finale.

Below is the information that you need to know for the first ever NCRA event held in Elk City, Oklahoma.

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WHAT: The O'Reilly/NCRA modified south division along with the season opener for the series southern modifieds. The tracks local weekly divisions of street stocks and bombers will also be competing.

WHERE: Elk Citys I-40 Speedway in Elk City, Oklahoma. Track is located off of I-40 at exit 34 (Merritt Rd.), then half mile north and half mile west.

WHEN: This coming Saturday night, March 13. Gates open at noon with races set to begin at 4:00 PM. There will be a practice session on Friday night from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Pit passes are $10 with grandstand admission "free" for Friday nights practice.

LODGING: The Days Inn in Elk City is the motel of choice for all racers and race fans. Rates are $58.00 per night for double bed and $53.00 for single but you must mention your racing with NCRA for this discount. Call them at (580) 225-0305. There will be plenty of parking for trailers but better hurry and reserve your room now as there are not many rooms left. Also the Bedford Inn (580) 225- 6775 is a host hotel for the track with their rooms starting at $35.

EATERIES: To go along with the usual fast food places like McDonalds, Long John Silvers, Arbys and Quiznos there are also plenty of home cooking available that is recommended by the locals. Elk Country Cafe, El Charros Mexican, Ed's Katie Dinner, Lupes and Hog Trough.

CONTACT INFORMATION: To find out more about this race or any other race at Elk Citys I-40 Speedway for the 2010 race season, contact promoter Brian Miller (580) 799-3331. To learn more about the NCRA Oklahoma modified and/or NCRA sport modified divisions, contact NCRA steward Chris Smith (918) 625-6200. You can also learn more about NCRA by accessing their website www.ncraracing.org. Here you will not only find historical statistics about NCRA champions and winners of the past but schedules for all five divisions as well

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The series would like to thank the following for their partnership for the 2010, 40th anniversary season. 

Official 2010 NCRA Sponsors: O’Reilly Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels, Hard Rock Hotel - Casino