By Sam Stoecklin
CMS Announcer/PR
April 26, 2011
(Warrensburg, MO) – Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) will try again this Saturday to kick off its 2011 race season. After two straight weeks of canceled racing, drivers and fans are more than ready to go racing at the track known as the ‘Fastest High-Banked Clay Oval in the Midwest.’ Cliff Harris’ Warrensburg Ford/Chrysler night at the races takes place this weekend, Harris signed on with CMS as the track’s title sponsor earlier this season. His dealerships kick off the weekend by hosting some of the track’s best talent this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by the dealerships at 330 East Young Street in Warrensburg to take a look at the cars and talk to drivers before they hit the track later that night. While visiting, check out the vehicle selection on the lots, the “product line includes the Focus, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Taurus, Mustang, Escape, Escape Hybrid, Explorer, Expedition, Taurus X, Flex, Edge, Explorer Sport Trac, Ranger, F150, F250, F350, and E Series Vans.” Call the store at (888) 829-7859 or visit www.warrensburgford.dealerconnection.com.
CMS weekly races include modifieds, ULMA late models, street stocks, and b-modifieds. Drivers are reminded that RaceCeivers are mandatory at the track. Drivers may use their own or purchase them at the track. Drivers are urged to provide their own ear piece, which are also available for purchase at the track. Driver registration for the 2011 season is $60 for all classes. Registration forms are available on the website and may be mailed in along with payment to the address listed on the site.
Before racing begins Saturday night, the “Best in Show” awards for all classes will be announced with those cars coming to the front straightaway to receive their award plaques from the recent pre-season car show. The voting was close with all the great looking race cars and fans will not be disappointed with the winners’ outstanding looking cars. Things get underway with pit gates opening at 4:30 p.m., front and back-side grandstand admission open at 5, and hot-laps begin at 7 with racing at 7:30. The best of the best race at CMS, you will not be disappointed in any classes hitting the track for competition.
Drivers are reminded to review the safety checklist located on the track website before arriving this weekend. Drivers that have not registered for the 2011 season should arrive earlier to register in order to save time at the registration and pill draw tower. To join the CMS email group for news and information throughout the race season, send requests to TrackReport@centralmissourispeedway.net. To inquire about exciting new business partnerships at the speedway, contact Susan Walls at (816) 229-1338.
Track photographer John Lee continues to recover at Center Point Hospital in Independence, Missouri. John has released his mailing address to those wishing to send him cards and letters. Mail to: John Lee, 412 North West Nottingham Lane, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Everyone at CMS is thinking about John and wishing him a speedy recovery. John’s photos are second to none and we look forward to his return. In the meantime, visit John’s official website at www.highfly-nphotos.com to purchase your favorite racing action photos. CMS will conduct a driver pass the helmet fundraiser for John and family this Saturday night. We are asking full cooperation from ALL drivers in attendance to take part in this intermission-time event.
CMS is located 4 miles north of Warrensburg on Highway 13. A reminder to fans and drivers making their way to the track via the I-70/Hwy 13 area at Higginsville; for up-to-the-minute detour status on Hwy 13 please visit http://maps.modot.mo.gov for complete details. For same-day race status call the Track Report line at (660) 747-2166. You may also visit us online at www.centralmissourispeedway.net. We hope to see you at the auction this weekend!