LEXINGTON, KY--The 2004 racing season will see the debut of the NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified Series. “We have been planning and anticipating this addition since the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series was formed 2 years ago, there are a lot of quality drivers in the Open Wheel Modified class and they deserve a touring series that mirrors what has been accomplished with the DirtCars, “ states NARA and Battle of the Bluegrass Series’ Director Spencer Wilson.
The touring series featuring the popular open wheel stock cars will have approximately 12-15 events scheduled for the 2004 season in Kentucky and surrounding areas.
The NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified series will closely follow the race format and procedure of the NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Late Model series. Each event will pay a minimum of $1500 to win and $125 to start.
Rules will be released soon and will mirror other sanctioning bodies in most general areas. However, NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified competitors will be given the option to utilize a steel tube quick change rear end and an 8” spoiler. The tire rule featuring specific compounds will be announced shortly and all three major tire companies including American Race Tires, Hoosier Racing Tires and Goodyear Race Tires will be utilized in the series.
Wilson has also announced that Tim Sharp has been named the race director for the NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified Series. “For a couple years now James Essex and I have searched for the right person to handle this position with the Open Wheel Modifieds, we think Tim will do an outstanding job and he will have the full support of the current staff at his disposal to produce a well-ran event.”
Schedules, rules and purse information will be announced in the next few weeks. As more information becomes available, it will be post on the Series new website which can be found on the NARA official website at www.naradirtcar.com, there you will be able to find information on NARA DirtCars, NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCars, and well as the official site of the NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modifieds.
Additional information can be attained by calling the NARA Series office at 859-271-4501.
The touring series featuring the popular open wheel stock cars will have approximately 12-15 events scheduled for the 2004 season in Kentucky and surrounding areas.
The NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified series will closely follow the race format and procedure of the NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Late Model series. Each event will pay a minimum of $1500 to win and $125 to start.
Rules will be released soon and will mirror other sanctioning bodies in most general areas. However, NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified competitors will be given the option to utilize a steel tube quick change rear end and an 8” spoiler. The tire rule featuring specific compounds will be announced shortly and all three major tire companies including American Race Tires, Hoosier Racing Tires and Goodyear Race Tires will be utilized in the series.
Wilson has also announced that Tim Sharp has been named the race director for the NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified Series. “For a couple years now James Essex and I have searched for the right person to handle this position with the Open Wheel Modifieds, we think Tim will do an outstanding job and he will have the full support of the current staff at his disposal to produce a well-ran event.”
Schedules, rules and purse information will be announced in the next few weeks. As more information becomes available, it will be post on the Series new website which can be found on the NARA official website at www.naradirtcar.com, there you will be able to find information on NARA DirtCars, NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCars, and well as the official site of the NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modifieds.
Additional information can be attained by calling the NARA Series office at 859-271-4501.
