Houston Motorsports Park Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Houston Motorsports Park is proud to announce that it is now the newest and Texas’s only NASCAR sanctioned facility. Effective immediately, HMP has upgraded the facility to membership in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series for 2009 including the season opener, “Fiesta’s Speedfest presented by Cricket Wireless” on March 28th. Both the Pro Late Model and Pro Modified classes have been elevated to NASCAR Whelen All American Series Divisions. Racer and Crew benefits include: 1. NASCAR Whelen All American Series License 2. Over $1,000,000 in participant accident insurance. 3. HMP, State and National Championship Eligibility. 4. Texas NASCAR “Rookie of the Year” Award. 5. HMP NASCAR “Mechanic of the Year” Award. 6. HMP and Texas NASCAR Champion receive custom Championship uniform, helmet & Invitation to NASCAR National Awards Banquet. 7. Drivers’ results are on NASCAR “radar screen.” 8. Considerably improved exposure for Driver’s sponsors. Houston Motorsports Park will NOT be making any changes to the Class Rules or Racing Format for any classes as a result of the NASCAR sanctioning. The Pro Late Models will now be the “NASCAR Fiesta Late Models” and the Pro Modifieds will now be the “NASCAR Cricket Modifieds.” Houston Motorsports Park will be reviewing all of the opportunities that the NASCAR Whelen All American Series offers to Drivers, Crew and Team Owners during a Special Meeting held at 10am, Saturday, March 28th in HMP’s Media room. All HMP Registered Drivers, Crew and Team Owners are invited to attend. During this meeting, HMP will also be issuing the required NASCAR Licenses to the “Fiesta NASCAR Late Models” and the Cricket NASCAR Modifieds.” NASCAR sanctioning offers outstanding benefits for all involved and further Houston Motorsports Park’s goals of offering the fans the highest quality, fun and affordable entertainment, the racers the highest quality racing environment and the sponsors the highest value for their investment. Stay tuned for even more exciting announcements regarding the 2009 racing season. We’re not done yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Hogan Racing Mom Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Congratulations to John, Graham and Sarah!!!! This is awesome for HMP to be part of the NASCAR Whelen race tracks! What a great score for HMP and all the racers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360MotorSports Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Another job WELL DONE! You would never known that the economy was in the tank or is it all media driven, LOL. Seems like the short track racing here in Texas is getting stronger this season. I for one can tell you this will help in raising sponsorship for individual classes. Edited March 24, 2009 by 360MotorSports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonestar88 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Congratz on your new adventure... Is a Nascar "Hard Card" needed now and if so how much and were do you get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Another job WELL DONE! You would never known that the economy was in the tank or is it all media driven, LOL. Seems like the short track racing here in Texas is getting stronger this season. I for one can tell you this will help in raising sponsorship for individual classes. I think you have to look at a lot of tracks that have already run something this season and the car counts there and see that local racing, and smaller national series, haven't really suffered that much. I just hope everyone keeps up the good work and keep pulling in the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Motorsports Park Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Apparently it wasn't clear enough in the post above so I will say it again...THERE WILL NOT BE ANY CHANGES TO THE RULES DUE TO THE NASCAR SANCTIONING. NASCAR has NO involvement in our class rules. There are many rumors going around that we are changing the rules and I want it to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69Y Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 QUESTION---- I've been to NASCAR sanctioned tracks, and drivers had to pay a licensing fee of 185.00 and pitcrews had to pay like 50.00 bucks a head per year. Is that going to be the case for HMP???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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landlord Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 It pays more to be track champ instead of state champ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speed demon 7 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Considering that HMP is NASCAR's only Sanctioned track in Texas, If you win the championship, you will win both the track and state chamionships. That is how I read it, but you won't be eligible to win the National championship unless you race a few races somewhere else, because you have to race 18 races. This is a good deal, wish it happened while I was there. Good luck with it guys, just think, you are all a part of NASCAR now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Might want to look at the schedule at Monroe in Louisiana; they joined the NASCAR ranks also. Be a way to get the 18 races required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360MotorSports Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) Might want to look at the schedule at Monroe in Louisiana; they joined the NASCAR ranks also. Be a way to get the 18 races required. Thanks txtom, for trying to keep this a positive move. A dream and a positve attitude has is always been the first 2 steps. Not that there are not 98 more, but it is dead without those 2. Edited March 26, 2009 by 360MotorSports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speed demon 7 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Monroe was what I was getting at, just had to go look and see. It is definately a good deal, and it will also attract more fans to have a NASCAR track in Houston. Everyone knows NASCAR. It is definately a good move on HMP. Makes me wish I still had my Late Model ride, but what I have going over here is working out pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Motorsports Park Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 There is a MANDATORY MEETING for all Pro Late Model and Pro Modified drivers at 10:00am Saturday March 28, 2009 in the Media Room. This is to review the Nascar sanctioning benefits and licensing for drivers. Pro Late Models and Pro Modifieds CANNOT go onto the track unless you’ve attended this meeting. Drivers from other classes are also invited to attend. If you have any questions please call John Mandabach at 713-826-3313. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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