xcellracing Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Here come the Trucks! Austin, TX (11.27.06)- The theme for the Jan. 20 racing date in the Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) winter series will be “Keep on Truckin’.” Or it could be, “Here come the Trucks.” Either way, the race trucks will hit the 3/8th-mile, high-banked oval as part of the track’s Jan. 20 Winter Series race date. The assembly of trucks will heat up the winter series and provide a great race for those attending the track’s festivities that day. “We appreciate Graham and David Baker giving us the opportunity to join their show on Jan. 20,” said Rusty Mirth of Austin, the truck race organizer. “We’ll run a 100-lap race that day. Right now, we’ve secured $1,500 for the purse; we’d love to double that amount by race day through sponsorships.” Mirth continued, “We’re also proud to announce we’ve secured the services of K-MAC Sports Productions of Austin to do an online broadcast of the race. K-MAC Sports will join National Satellite, Royal Vista, Inc. and Austin Premier Homes as primary sponsors. We’re looking for other sponsors as well.” Mirth stated that drivers like Steve Green, Jim Albert, Cameron Moore, Jr. and Brent Bell are expected to race. There will be an entry fee of $30 for the race and that will include transponder rental. Mirth also said that acceptable tires for the race include “the American Racing 8-inch slick, the Hoosier 970 tread, a Goodyear 8-inch slick and the Goodyear 8-inch treaded tire run by Houston Motorsports Park.” The Goodyear brand will be available through HMP. “We’re excited about running the trucks at HMP,” Mirth declared. “It’s a great track and we know the trucks will put on a great show for the fans.” For more information on rules, sponsorship opportunities and registration, interested parties can contact Rusty Mirth at 512.784.5461 or by e-mail at xcellracing07@austin.rr.com. Mirth hinted there may be a competition yellow during the race; that information will be revealed as soon as possible. There will, of course, be a driver’s meeting before the race to go over all rules and race procedures K-MAC Sports Productions does online broadcasts of local stock car racing. Informaton about K-MAC Sports Productions can be found at the company’s web site, www.kmacsports.com. Houston Motorsports Park is one of the premier race facilities in the country. Information about the prestigious track can be found at www.houstonmotorsportspark.com. - 30 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kn1ghtblade Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Cool deal Rusty, I might have to make a road trip to Houston that day to watch the show... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProTree Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Cool,glad to see you guys got some sponsors,hope to see some more jump on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 OPEN PRACTICE at HMP Fri. Jan.19, 2007 from 6pm to Midnight The fee is only $50 car/driver $10 per man and girls are FREE Hope to see you there!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast18 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Girls are free ? That should get some of the drivers fired up !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khoneycutt Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Is this practice for trucks only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 No, it is an open practice for all classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Registration form is now available to print and mail!!!!! Get them in quick to insure you get a transponder! Registration_Form_for_HMP.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrss1 Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 how many trucks are we looking at so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted December 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 I am not sure, I just posted the registration today. Hopefully a bunch , Ihope that when i return from my cruise to Mexico i have a mailbox full of forms. I was verbally told by about 8 guys who are for sure going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Is anyone coming to this race? Right now we are at $1000 to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck38 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I am going to be there Rusty I like to race and the only thing I have to race is this truck so I'll race it when ever I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpacker Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I think the fans are ignoring Houston since Houston is ignoring the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey741 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Explain Please Mudpacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpacker Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Just count the fans at the race and get back with me. I think fans want to see the big motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlord Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Are you blaming HMP for some motor rules in the truck class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpacker Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Not at all. The truckers are just fine. But it is nice to see big motors when a touring series comes to town and HMP refuses to allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arts22 Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 It was a packed house the last time we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlord Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I don't get what your saying.HMP IS allowing them to race.The rules are up to the series.HMP always has a good crowd,when is the last time you went and watched a race there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcellracing Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 I was asked if the Hoosier f53 8" slick basically TSRS tire is ok to run? The Answer is YES if it is 8" you can run it and you can mix match also. One of each brand if you like. Hopefully wont have to buy alot of tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS_Racing Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Not at all. The truckers are just fine. But it is nice to see big motors when a touring series comes to town and HMP refuses to allow it. sorry, i can't find the guy banging his head on the keyboard; but <insert here> when have the trucks ever run anything other than 302,305,318 or 350? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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