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Call to Duty
Kevin Montgomery Tucson, Arizona (May 13th,
2010) - After nearly one month with no action it would
seem that our brave warriors would become somewhat
complacent and lulled into a hypnotic state, but it is
likely that the well tuned fighting machines and their
fearless pilots will be prepared for this weekends battle
at USA Raceway. It is these brave soldiers and there race
cars that will be on hand for the viewing pleasure of all
race fans and our invited guests of the United States
Armed Forces.
Close to 100 squadrons are set to invade Tucson this
Saturday night and each will have only one thing in mind,
victory. The fight will be fierce and the action
unbearable but at the end of the day there will be only
one winner.
"I feel the need....the need for speed"
The Charge
"Chargin" Charles Davis, who has won the past two ASCS
Canyon Region events, will return to boot camp tomorrow
afternoon to take some laps at an open practice scheduled
for Friday night. While this is not unusual for Davis to
attend practice, this time he is rumored to be testing a
new top secret fighter that he will fly into battle on
Saturday night.
It is also rumored that "The Shermanator" will bring his
Sherman Tank, which looks more like a sleek F-117 Night
Hawk, a day early to make a few test flights prior to
Saturdays mission. Sherman, a 4-Time Arizona Sprint Car
Champion with more than 100 victories to his credit, has
finished in the top 5 in all three ASCS Canyon Region
starts in 2010 but has failed to find victory lane.
Stiff Competition
The title may be a little redundant but the fact remains
that the ASCS Non Wing Sprint Cars are tough to compete
with. Very much like the Barnett Harley Davidson
Modifieds, the Canyon Region Sprint Cars have shown up in
full force with the toughest field of non wing sprint cars
in the South West. With a 28 car average and 17 drivers
competing in all three events this year, it is arguably
the most competitive wingless group of sprint cars in the
West.
Stiff Competition - Take II....The SCRA Factory
Stocks
Yet another redundant topic or maybe just a trend! A
plentiful field of SCRA Factory Stocks, guided by a battle
tested leader, will also return to USA Raceway after a
month off. Henderson, who leads off the track, will
follow point's leader Ty Weidner on the track as he takes
point and attempts to come home with the hardware in round
4 of the SCRA Factory Stock conflict.
Weidner, who has failed to win a battle, leads the point's
war just ahead of a 3 way fight that is separated by 1
point for each position thus earning the title of "Stiff
Competition".
The Modified Midgets
Josh Shipley will make his way to the newly designed small
track at USA Raceway with a bulk of the 600cc fighters.
While some will defect to the North, it is hopeful some
unity is in sight but either way the action on the small
track will be big. The small but mighty machines will
show just how quick they can be.
The X Factor
The X-Modifieds may be one the fastest growing division's
in Arizona with more than 30 drivers seeing action this
year. With growing car counts that have rocketed into the
mid twenties it is likely we will see the heading of
"Stiff Competition" in the near future.
With or without the heading this class falls into the
category already.
"Bagger"
Major Jason "Bagger" Jensen lived up to his name in the 1st
Annual Military outing by winning the Commanders vs.
Chiefs hornet spectacular and spectacular it was as
"Bagger" took his Tucson Airport Courtyard by Marriott
FA-18 Hornet to the limits and landed himself in victory
circle. A surprise last minute entry placed "Bagger" at
the rear of the field but the packed house stood on their
feet as he sliced through the field making one desperate
pass on the final corner of the final lap to take the
victory.
"Bagger" will be back in action this Saturday night
"Locked and Loaded" as he looks for a repeat.
"When
are you going to stop those jockey's doing a fly-by on my
tower at over 400 knots? I want somebody's butt, I want it
now, I've had it!"
USA Raceway kicks off Military Appreciation Night,
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 14th. 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 or additional information regarding
USA Raceway can be found at
www.usaraceway.net
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