Tucson, Az. (Oct 30, 2011) After a one month shuffle on the 2011 calendar leaving racers the chance to be with their family's this Thanksgiving, followed by a few controversial rule changes, only to add a race format and payout extreme home make over, the always star studded event known as The Wes Hurst Memorial is off and running! With a region that has witnessed more than a few a changes to its modified division in the last few years, last night was a clear indication that the outlaws of the modified world are here to stay at USA Raceway!
Stormy Scott topped the 39 car field in Saturday's preliminary landing himself and the other top 5 finishing drivers locked into the front of Sunday's main event paying out a cool $5,000 to the winner. Kelly Shryock fresh off of a $15,000 pay day just last weekend, led most of the race after also winning the first heat race of the night. Shryock would cross the finish line in the second spot with hometown hero Jeremy Payne in tow after topping a talent filled B-Main earlier on in the night. Chase Junghans, pilot of the Shop Quick owned #18 also earned a trip to the tech area while taking the home the 4th spot ahead of two time WHM champion Terry Phillips.
Christy Georges outlasted the 188 Huebner machine to take home the big trophy in the X-Mod division. Robert "Hillbilly" Burchett picked up the "W" in a sparks flying 20 lap throw down in the Factory Stocks. Female standout driver Amanda Johnson beat out the boys in the Hornets for her first WHM win of her young career. The Western States Stock Cars also saw a new winner as Reed Veralud visited victory lane for his first USA Raceway victory.
All the action kicks off for the second and final round of the 7th Annual Wes Hurst Memorial at 6pm this Sunday night! The racing action will get going at 6pm with the gates opening at 2pm. All kids in attendance will be invited down on the racetrack at intermission to go trick or treating with a little help from their favorite USA Raceway drivers and crews as well. You don't want to miss this one!
General admission tickets are just $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military. KIDS 11 and under are absolutely FREE! Race fans for an additional $10 you my upgrade your ticket to the great indoors and enjoy the races from USA Raceway's VIP Suite (first come, first serve basis).
To keep up on all the latest news and happenings please sign up for USA Raceway E-News. The track update registration can be found at USA's website www.usaraceway.net
More info for the 7th Annual Wes Hurst Memorial can also be found at www.usaraceway.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WHM-2011-Flyersm.jpg
USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 265, then 1.6 miles south on Craycroft Road, which turns into Los Reales. For more information please, contact the track at 520-574-8515 or additional information regarding USA Raceway can be found at www.usaraceway.net
Stormy Scott topped the 39 car field in Saturday's preliminary landing himself and the other top 5 finishing drivers locked into the front of Sunday's main event paying out a cool $5,000 to the winner. Kelly Shryock fresh off of a $15,000 pay day just last weekend, led most of the race after also winning the first heat race of the night. Shryock would cross the finish line in the second spot with hometown hero Jeremy Payne in tow after topping a talent filled B-Main earlier on in the night. Chase Junghans, pilot of the Shop Quick owned #18 also earned a trip to the tech area while taking the home the 4th spot ahead of two time WHM champion Terry Phillips.
Christy Georges outlasted the 188 Huebner machine to take home the big trophy in the X-Mod division. Robert "Hillbilly" Burchett picked up the "W" in a sparks flying 20 lap throw down in the Factory Stocks. Female standout driver Amanda Johnson beat out the boys in the Hornets for her first WHM win of her young career. The Western States Stock Cars also saw a new winner as Reed Veralud visited victory lane for his first USA Raceway victory.
All the action kicks off for the second and final round of the 7th Annual Wes Hurst Memorial at 6pm this Sunday night! The racing action will get going at 6pm with the gates opening at 2pm. All kids in attendance will be invited down on the racetrack at intermission to go trick or treating with a little help from their favorite USA Raceway drivers and crews as well. You don't want to miss this one!
General admission tickets are just $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors, Students and Military. KIDS 11 and under are absolutely FREE! Race fans for an additional $10 you my upgrade your ticket to the great indoors and enjoy the races from USA Raceway's VIP Suite (first come, first serve basis).
To keep up on all the latest news and happenings please sign up for USA Raceway E-News. The track update registration can be found at USA's website www.usaraceway.net
More info for the 7th Annual Wes Hurst Memorial can also be found at www.usaraceway.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WHM-2011-Flyersm.jpg
USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 265, then 1.6 miles south on Craycroft Road, which turns into Los Reales. For more information please, contact the track at 520-574-8515 or additional information regarding USA Raceway can be found at www.usaraceway.net
