Houston Motorsports Park set for it’s 2010 Season Opener this Saturday

February 26, 2010

Houston Motorsports Park is set for it’s 2010 season opener - “Adrenaline on Asphalt” this Saturday, February 27, 2010.

The immaculate 3/8-mile oval in Northeast Houston will be featuring the super-quick NASCAR Fiesta Late Models, the low-slung NASCAR Cricket Modifieds and the fender-bending NASCAR 360 Trucks in heat races and feature events.

Defending NASCAR Fiesta Late Model Champ Joe Aramendia (79) battles Thad Felton last year at HMP

Defending NASCAR Fiesta Late Model Champ Joe Aramendia (79) battles Thad Felton last year at HMP

Also on the full racing program -which is set to take the green flag at 6:00 p.m. - are the Pro Stocks, Eco Stocks and Bandoleros with heats and main events.

“Last season we really pulled things together at the track,” said Jon Mandabach who has several management roles at the track. “And this season should be even better. We’ve made some rules changes that will make things a whole lot more exciting for our fans and we are making great progress in getting our story out to the Houston area, and even across the state.”

The NASCAR Fiesta Late Models will be competing in the “Fiesta 50,” the NASCAR Cricket Modifieds in the “Cricket 40″ and the NASCAR 360 Trucks in the “Twister Drilling Tools 40.”

One of the fastest growing local classes is the Eco Stocks, which are basically 4- and 6-cylinder stock cars with very few modifications - mostly for safety - allowed. Last season the class even boasted a mini van and a convertible or two in addition to the growing number of small sedans. The Eco Stocks will compete in an eight-lap heat race and a 15-lap feature - the “United Transport 15.”

Advance tickets are available for $5 at any Houston area Fiesta Supermarket. And the track offers $1 Cokes, beer and hot dogs which makes for an affordable, exciting evening.

by Nick Holt

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