rebelracewriter Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 NCRA Southern Mods Set for Hutch and 81 Speedway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Midwest City, Oklahoma – June 28, 2010 - Last year was not only the inaugural year for the O’Reilly/NCRA southern modified division but they also experienced the atmosphere and prestige of the Hutchinson Grand Nationals. Not only did the seventeen drivers who made the tow up from Oklahoma put on a show for the fans but series and race promoter C Ray Hall as well. So much so that once again this year, the southern modified division, known last year as the southern sport mod division, will be competing in this year’s 54th annual Hutchinson Grand Nationals at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kansas this coming Saturday night. The next night the series will head to 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas for a 4th of July shootout. Dustin Buntin of Wheatland, Oklahoma comes into the event as the early season points leader after two races have been completed on the 2010 race schedule. Buntin holds a fifteen point lead over Enid, Oklahoma driver Kevin Snow. Other Oklahoma drivers, who are regulars on the tour, expected to compete include Robert Elliott (Clinton), Brandon Cross (Chandler), Don McConnell (Midwest City), Frank Graven (Cushing), Mike Little (Lawton), Randy Bohnstedt (Hennessey), Todd Decker(Edmond), Kevin Dickson (Mannford), Landon Maddox (Fairview), Tommy Bohnstedt (Hennessey) , Chris Holt (Lawton), Walter O’Dell (Hennessey)and Dakota Moore(Blair). Other drivers having indicated their intentions on competing include Jeff Autry (Tuttle), Bud Longpine (Woodward) and Ross McCartney (Enid). Amarillo, Texas driver Donny Raney won last year’s Hutchinson Grand Nationals but is not expected to compete this year. It was a race that saw four lead changes throughout the feature finale before Raney finally took control in the final laps to secure the victory. The series also visited 81 Speedway for their first time at the end of the 2009 race season and it was Autry picking up a last lap pass in that event to take home the victory. Thus far in 2010, two events have been held on the O’Reilly/NCRA southern modified tour with Decker picking up the season opener at Elk Citys I-40 Speedway in Elk City, Oklahoma back in March. In the last event held it was Wheatland driver Randy Timms picking up his first career southern modified victory. The Hutchinson Grand Nationals event will pay $700 to the championship feature winner with drivers making the twenty car field earning $100. Sunday nights 81 Speedway event will pay the normal $500 to win, $100 to start for the feature finale. All O’Reilly/NCRA southern modifieds who would like to compete on Friday night may do so in the AAA modified division or drivers will have an open practice session at the track on that night. The Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson is located west of SR 61 on 17th Ave., then north on Poplar. For more information call the NCRA office (316) 755-1781. Gates at 81 Speedway will open at 5:00 PM with racing set for 7:00 PM. All general admission tickets are $9. The track is located north of Wichita on I-135 to exit 16, then .7 miles west on 77th street. For more race or ticket information, call the track (316) 755-1781. Below is all the important information that you need to know for this year’s 54th annual Hutchinson Grand Nationals including times, tickets and agenda: FRIDAY: July 2: Gates Open: 5:30pm - Race Time: 7:30pm DIVISIONS: O'Reilly/NCRA Modified Series, O'Reilly/NCRA Sprint Car Series, AAA Modified, Street Stock, Thumper, Hornets Complete program for all divisions including qualifying heat races and feature events. The feature event for the AAA Modified, Thumper & Hornet division will determine the 54th Ann. Hutchinson Grand National Champion in those divisions. The top (5) finishing cars in the feature event of the O'Reilly/NCRA Modified, O'Reilly/NCRA Sprint Car and Street Stock will fill the inside of rows 1-2-3-4-5 of Saturday night’s Championship event. Ticket Prices: Combo Rod Run & Race Package: Adult: $15.00 Race Ticket Only: Adult: $12.00 $5.00 Children 6-10 Rod Run Only: Adult: $7.00 $3.00 Children 6-10 Friday's 3rd Annual Hutchinson Rockin' Rollin' Rod Run Schedule Gates Open: 12 (Noon) Sock Hop Featuring King Midas: 9pm SATURDAY: July 3 Gates Open: 5:30pm Opening Ceremonies: 6:15pm (approx.) Race Time: 7:30pm DIVISIONS: O'Reilly/NCRA Modified Series, O'Reilly/NCRA Sprint Car Series, O'Reilly/NCRA Sport Mod Series, Street Stock, Kansas Antique Racers Complete program including qualifying heat races, consolation and Championship Features. (Top 5 finishing/passing point cars from qualifying heat races in the O'Reilly/NCRA Modified Series, O'Reilly/NCRA Sprint Car Series and Street Stock will fill the outside position of rows 1-2-3-4-5 of the Championship event. (Cars that qualified on Friday night cannot lose the starting position from Friday night unless they better their starting position in Saturday night’s qualifying heat race) Ticket Prices: Combo Rod Run & Race Package: Adult: $15.00 Race Ticket Only: Adult: $12.00 $5.00 Children 6-10 Rod Run Only: Adult: $7.00 $3.00 Children 6-10 Saturday's 3rd Annual Hutchinson Rockin' Rollin' Rod Run Schedule Gates Open: 10am Dance Featuring "Rain" 9pm Rank Driver Points 1 Dustin Buntin 580 2 Kevin Snow 565 3 Robert Elliott 505 4 Brandon Cross 500 5 Don McConnell 490 6 Frank Graven 470 7 Mike Little 470 8 Randy Bohnstedt 450 9 Todd Decker 440 10 Kevin Dickson 405 11 Landon Maddox 395 12 Tommy Bohnstedt 390 13 Chris Holt 310 14 Walter Odell 305 15 Dakota Moore 300 The National Championship Racing Association would like to thank the following for their contribution and involvement with the southern modifieds for 2010: O’Reilly Auto Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, Sunoco Race Fuels. The series would like to thank the following contingency partners with the southern mods for the 2010 race season. Arizona Sports Shirts, Bassett Wheels, DIRT Performance Parts and Tires, Hooker Harness, Pro Shocks, Racing Optics, Saldana Racing Products, Taylor Cable Products, The Joie of Seating and Ultra Shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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