Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from Houston Motorsports Park, 10/27/2012
October 25, 2012
The final NASCAR Stock Car event of the season at Houston Motorsports Park - the “Herbert Financial NASCAR Night” - is set for this Saturday, October 27, 2012. The NASCAR Fiesta Modifieds will again be on 10-inch slicks and the bounty on NASCAR Stock Car driver David Webster is still unclaimed. This should produce some of the most intense racing of the season.
I will be on hand to bring you all the racing action via the Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates and will be firing up the blogging software around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
You will be able to make comments and ask questions during the blogcast, but keep in mind that your post probably will not show up right away, if at all. I have to approve all posts and most of the time I am pretty busy trying to keep up with the events as they happen. I do my best to read and post comments and questions, but sometimes I just fall behind…
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Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from Houston Motorsports Park, 10/13/2012
October 10, 2012
The already-quick NASCAR Fiesta Modifieds will be on 10-inch slicks this weekend at Houston Motorsports Park which should make them even faster than on the 8-inch treaded tires they normally run. It will be interesting to see how much quicker they will be as they compete in their heat races and an extra-length 75-lap feature.
I will be at the super-quick, 3/8-mile asphalt/concrete oval this Saturday to bring you the Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates if you can’t make it out to the track. There’s really no reason not to be there in person since the tickets are only $5 if purchased at Fiesta Mart and beer, hot dogs and cokes are only $1. The racing action starts at 6 pm, so I will fire up the blogging software around 5:30 pm.
Double features for the NASCAR BWFS 360 Trucks, NASCAR Stock Cars and Eco Stocks are on tap as well as the first appearance of the season by the crowd-pleasing Dwarf Cars that will be running heats and a 20-lap feature. And don’t forget that the $1000 Bounty Bonus offered to anyone who can beat NASCAR Stock Car driver David Webster “fair and square” is still in effect and Nathan Demski claims he is going to win that Bonus this Saturday.
During the updates you will be able to make comments and ask questions, but expect a delay in seeing your post since I have to approve all comments before they become visible to the rest.
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Umschied Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from Houston Motorsports Park, 9/29/2012
September 27, 2012
If the weather cooperates, I will be at Houston Motorsports Park this Saturday, September 29, 2012, to bring you the Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from the well-managed, NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile oval. I will be launching the live, interactive blogcast around 5:30 pm if you can’t make it out to the track.
The stock car racing this season has been exceptional at Houston Motorsports Park with great car counts and packed grandstands. With $1 beer, $1 hot dogs and $1 cokes folks can’t go wrong and plan on being at the track every race night. You should too.
The crowd-pleasing double-feature format will again be in effect this week and the Bounty Bonus offered to anyone who can beat NASCAR Stock Car driver David Webster “fair and square” is $1000 plus regular purse money - for a potential of $1600.
During the updates you will be able to make comments and ask questions, but expect a delay in seeing your post since I have to approve all comments before they become visible to the rest.
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Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from Houston Motorsports Park, 9/15/2012
September 12, 2012
I will be at Houston Motorsports Park this Saturday, September 15, 2012, to bring you the Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Update. If you haven’t been out to the immaculate, NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile oval this season, you really should make it a point to be there this Saturday.
In addition to double features for all six classes - the NASCAR Fiesta Modifieds, the NASCAR BWFS 360 Motorsports Trucks, the NASCAR Stock Cars, the EcoStocks, the Legends and the Bandoleros - there is a $500 Bounty Bonus being offered to anyone who can beat Legend driver “Flyin” Ryan Luza “fair and square” during the first Legends feature. Plus, if the bounty is not claimed during the first feature, it will be bumped up to a $1000 Bounty Bonus for the second feature!
And the $1000 Bounty Bonus on NASCAR Stock Car driver David Webster continues as well.
I should be launching the lap-by-lap live updates around 5:00 p.m., so join me if you can’t make it to the track. You will be able to make comments and ask questions during the blogcast, but there will likely be a delay in seeing your post.
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Nick Holt
Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from Houston Motorsports Park, 9/1/2012
August 30, 2012
Nick Holt and Lone Star Speedzone will be at Houston Motorsports Park this Saturday, September 1, 2012, to bring you the Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from the well-attended, NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile oval.
After two consecutive rain-outs and the end of the season in sight, the action should be intense with double features for all three NASCAR sanctioned divisions - the NASCAR Fiesta Modifieds, the NASCAR BWFS 360 Motorsports Trucks and the NASCAR Stock Cars - on the schedule. And there’s that $1000 bonus being offered to anyone who can beat David Webster and his NASCAR Stock Car fair and square. David has won five HMP features this season and looks to be unbeatable. This is one evening of racing you will not want to miss!
I should be launching the lap-by-lap blogcast around 5:30 p.m., so join me if you can’t make it to the track. You will be able to make comments and ask questions during the blogcast, but there will likely be a delay in seeing your post. I have to approve all posts and sometimes I just can’t get to the posts in a timely manner.
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Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from Houston Motorsports Park, 8/25/2012
August 20, 2012
Houston Motorsports Park canceled the NASCAR racing program for tonight, August 25, due to weather concerns, so the Umscheid Race Services live updates will not take place this evening.
We are scheduled to return to HMP next week, so we hope to catch you then!
Nick
Nick Holt and Lone Star Speedzone will be at Houston Motorsports Park this Saturday, August 25, 2012, to bring you the Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from the well-maintained, NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile oval.
As the season starts to wind down, the on-track action starts to heat up. And a $1000 bonus is being offered to anyone who can beat David Webster and his NASCAR Stock Car fair and square. David has won five HMP features this season and looks to be unbeatable. Double features in all three NASCAR sanctioned divisions - NASCAR Fiesta Modifieds, NASCAR BWFS 360 Motorsports Trucks and NASCAR Stock Cars - are on tap as well. This is one evening of racing you will not want to miss!
I should be launching the lap-by-lap blogcast around 6:00 p.m., so join me if you can’t make it to the track. You will be able to make comments and ask questions during the blogcast, but there will likely be a delay in seeing your post. I have to approve all posts and sometimes I just can’t get to the posts in a timely manner.
To get started, click the large icon below.
Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates from Houston Motorsports Park, 4/7/2012
April 4, 2012
Fiesta’s Speedfest presented by Cricket Wireless is arguably Houston Motorsports Park’s biggest event of the year and you don’t want to miss it. A huge 100-lap event for the fie-breathing NASCAR Fiesta Modifieds, 75 laps for the exciting NASCAR BWFS 360 Trucks and a 50-lapper for the fender-bending NASCAR Stock Cars will highlight the action-packed Saturday show. Also on tap are the wild Eco Stocks and Bandoleros.
If you can’t make it to the track, plan on joining me for the Umscheid Race Services Live, Interactive Updates. I should be firing up the CoverItLive blogging software around 5 p.m. on Saturday.
During the evening you will be able to ask questions and make comments as I bring you lap-by-lap coverage from the park-like 3/8-mile oval.
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Nick Holt, Admin
Lone Star Speedzone
Thunderhill Raceway has joined the NASCAR family, teams-up with Houston Motorsports Park
November 19, 2010
Thunderhill Raceway (THR) has just signed a sanctioning agreement with NASCAR to become part of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.
This short track racing program will give Thunderhill Raceway plenty of exposure with the NASCAR name and will also provide a great opportunity for THR drivers to compete for track, state and national championships.
Houston Motorsports Park (Houston, TX) is headed into its third season with NASCAR and is now proud to welcome Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) to the NASCAR family.
As part of the same NASCAR organization, racers and fans alike can expect to see Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) and Thunderhill Raceway work closely together to bring more competition and excitement to both race tracks.
“All of us at HMP are very excited about the opportunities that NASCAR will bring for both racers and fans alike as we move forward with our plans for the upcoming racing season,” said John Mandabach, HMP’s Vice President & General Manager. “As we build stronger racing programs, more people will build race cars. It will certainly become more enticing for the drivers and fans.”
Mary Ann Naumann, THR’s Owner/Promoter, is also looking forward to an exciting 2011 racing season, especially with this new relationship with HMP.
“After recently announcing that Thunderhill Raceway had been selected for a reality TV show that will be produced by the Paul Hogan and Sarah Platt duo, I didn’t think the 2011 racing season could get more exciting,” Naumann proclaimed. “Now with this big NASCAR announcement and our partnership with HMP, I know we’ll have some incredible opportunities for our drivers and teams.”
Taking their first big step with this new partnership, both HMP and THR will host the NASCAR Modifieds as their Feature NASCAR Division in 2011. The NASCAR Modified racers can compete for a NASCAR Track Championship at each track ($10,000 points fund for each track) and a NASCAR State Championship ($7,500 points fund).
In addition, NASCAR currently uses a driver’s best 18 finishes in the feature division to determine the National Champion. With 30 combined scheduled races during the 2011 NASCAR season (14 at THR, plus 16 at HMP), Texas NASCAR Modified racers will have a real opportunity to compete for a NASCAR National Championship that awards $40,000 among the top three drivers.
“I feel very confident this opportunity could easily produce a NASCAR National Champion right here in Texas,” bragged Mandabach.
Thunderhill Raceway has also named three support divisions that will be eligible for a NASCAR-sanctioned recognition program and track point funds, namely the NASCAR TSRS Late Models, NASCAR Trucks and NASCAR Super Stocks.
HMP’s Late Models will continue to be NASCAR-sanctioned and run for the same purse structure as in 2010. The sanction will also remain in effect for the NASCAR 360 Trucks. More details regarding HMP purse and points funds will be announced later this week.
Known as “The Palace of Power,” Houston Motorsports Park, is a 3/8-mile, high-banked asphalt oval track that’s located in Northeast Houston. For more information on HMP, visit the track website at www.houstonmotorsportspark.com.
Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, D-shaped asphalt oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, on the access road just south of Kyle (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). THR is proud to be entering its 13th year of providing great auto racing action in Central Texas. Information on Thunderhill Raceway may be found on the track website at www.thunderhillraceway.com.
by Houston Motorsports Park and Thunderhill Raceay
Lone Star Speedzone Video - Inteview with HMP’s John Mandabach
April 13, 2010
Lone Star Speedzone’s Nick Holt and TexasHighDef’s Duke O’Connor caught up with Houston Motorsports Park Vice President and Marketing Director John Mandabach before the racing program on Saturday, April 10, 2010, and slowed him down long enough get an informative interview.
John shares some insight into the so-called “Madhouse rule” and explains some of the thought behind his marketing endeavors and the recent increase in fan support HMP has enjoyed.
Live Updates from Houston Motorsports Park “Speedfest,” 3/13/10
March 10, 2010
Lone Star Speedzone invites you to check out our Live Interactive Updates from the “Fiesta Speedfest presented by Cricket Wireless” at Houston Motorsports Park this Saturday.
Nothing ever can take the place of being at a race in person, but we do our best to bring you the flavor and action as the evening progresses. Since the Live Updates blog software is “interactive,” folks who follow along can make comments or ask questions during the evening.
Since the racing action is set to get started at 5:00 p.m. I will try to fire up the Live Updates at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Please keep in mind that the software has built-in controls to prevent spammers and those intent on causing harm, etc, from posting. So there may be a few minutes delay between when you post your comment or question and when it shows up in the dialogue box.
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