Kevin Montgomery, TUCSON, Ariz. (January 6th, 2011) - The who's who of dirt Late Model and Modified racing are making their way to Tucson's USA Raceway for a spectacular six days of racing that kicks off this Saturday afternoon. With more than 60 Super Late Models expected, the racing action will be no less than amazing.
Tickets are on sale now and the discounted six day passes are going fast. The six day pass will allow race fans to catch all of the fast action at an unbelievable price of only $11.50 per event while tickets to the VIP seating are on $16.50.
The VIP bar sits above the grandstands and is fully enclosed and fully serviced. Surrounded by glass, it is the best seat in the house and race fans can enjoy the races in style without ever leaving their seat. VIP Seating is open for everyone at a very low cost.
Updated Unofficial entry list...
Late Models
1 Jack Sullivan Greenbriar, AR
2 Bobby Hogge Salinas, CA
2 John Anderson Omaha, NE
2 Trevor Glaser Tangent, OR
02 R.C. Whitwell Tucson, AZ
02 Tommy Weder Jr. Woodward, OK
5K Mike Kirby Torrance, CA
7 Mike Johnson Lompoc, CA
7V David Vennard Edmonton, AB
8 Lonnie Parker Jr El Mirage, AZ
8 John Lowrey Bakersfield, CA
10 Leon Henderson Laurel, MS
10 Mike Balcaen Winnipeg, MB
10N Rob Sanders Bakersfield , CA
11 Jon Kirby Russellville, AR
11M Paul Mueller Bismarck, ND
11 Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
11 Pat Doar New Richmond, Wi
11 John Kaanta Elk Mound, WI
11 Scott Ward Watertown, SD
12S Brad Seng Grand Forks, ND
12A Matt Aukland Fargo, ND
12 Ron Bartels El Segundo, CA
14 Morgan Bagley Longview, TX
14 Brad Looney Republic, MO
14 Jesse Stovall Branson, MO
15 David Turner Adrian, MO
18 Ross Camponovo Clarksdale, MS
18 Ronnie Lee Hollingsworth Northport, AL
18 Shannon Babb Moweaqua, IL.
21 Billy Moyer Batesville, AR
21JR Billy Moyer Jr Batesville, AR
21 Matt Lux Franklin, PA
23 Brad Williams Tucson, AZ
26 Mark Carrell Redmond, OR
27 Nick Bartels El Segundo, CA
28 Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
28B Dick Barton Ashville, NY
28L John Lobb Frewsburg, NY
32B Clay Daly Bakersfield, CA
34 Bo Gordon Shaw, MS
35 Art Lacy Casa Grande, AZ
37 Rob Mayea Bend, OR
42 Don Shaw Ham Lake, MN
44 Eric Mass Rapid City, SD
50 Russ Sell Brownsville, OR
51 Joey Moriarty Glendale, AZ
54 David Breazeale Four Corners, MS
55 Bud Whalberg Horning , Ca
57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
58 Gary Christian Broken Bow, OK
68 Mike Prochnow Menomonie, WI
71 Chris Wall Holden, LA
71 Andrew McKay Edina, MN
74 Jeremy Payne Springfield, MO
75 Terry Phillips Springfield, MO
77 Bill Bartels Marina Del Rey, CA
77x Mike McCaughan St. Francois, Xavier, Canada
88 Wendell Wallace Batesville, AR
90 Lance Matthees Winona, MN
91P Jason Papich Santa Maria, CA
91T Tony Toste Pismo Beach, CA
93 Ray Moore Shreveport, LA
96 Carla Laney Torrance, CA
97 Dan Henrikson Rapid City, SD
99JR Frank Heckenast, Jr Frankfort, IL
Modifieds
O - Jake O'Neal - Tucson, AZ
O - Chris Sims - Las Cruces, NM
Ono - Wayne Devault- Tonopah, AZ
O2 - RC Whitwell - Tucson, AZ
OO2 - Jeff Sires - Tucson, AZ
O2 - Kent Rosevear - Yuma, AZ
O6 - Cody Alvarez - Vail, AZ
O7 - Kelly Boen - Henderson, CO
O7 - Jeff Thomas - Penngrove, CA
1r - Jay Richardson - Spring Valley, WI
1x - Don Earvan - Globe, AZ
1t - Tim Thomas - Fargo, ND
1az - Bob Sanders - Phoenix, AZ
M1 - Mitch Johnson - Hickson, ND
M1 - Shane Sabraski - Rice, MN
M12 - Don Shaw - Ham Lake, MN
1st - Johnny Scott - Las Cruces, NM
1 - Brad Campbell - Tucson, AZ
2s - Stormy Scott - Las Cruces, NM
2 - Bobby Hogge - Salinas, CA
2 - Art Lacy - Coolidge, AZ
2 - Greg Jenkins - Hobbs, NM
2j - Blake Jegtvig - Hawley, MN
3d - Chad Ayers - Tucson, AZ
3j - Josh Cain - Moriarty, NM
3 - Dickie Gorham - Las Cruces, NM
G3 - Travis Hooper - Tucson, AZ
4tw - Tim Ward - Mesa, AZ
5e - Shane Edginton - East St Paul, Manitoba, Canada
6 - Dane Jorgenson - Tucson, AZ
6t - Corky Thomas - Fargo, ND
7 - Marlyn Seidler - Underwood, ND
9 - Jimmy Ray - Las Cruces, NM
10 - Austin Arneson - Fargo, ND
10 - Joe Lackey - Las Cruces, NM
10s - Rick Spencer - Tucson, AZ
10eh - Ed Turnbull - Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
10 - Aaron Turnbull - Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
11 - Rich Schumate - Chandler, AZ
12 - Joe Carr - Petaluma, CA
g17 - Fito Gallardo - Las Cruces, NM
j17 - Jacob Gallardo - Las Cruces, NM
18 - Terry Belcher Jr. - Phoenix, AZ
18 - Chase Junghans - Manhatten, KS
19b - Jake Bitker - Fargo, ND
19sb - Lance Mari - El Centro, CA
19e- Alex Engelstad - Beltrami, MN
19s - Cody Skytland - Edmore, ND
20 - Mark Harrison - Coolidge, AZ
20rt - Ricky Thornton Jr. - Chandler, AZ
21g - Brian Graf - Apache Junction, AZ
23 - Terry Haven - Aberdeen, SD
23j - Greg Jelivk - Tucson, AZ
29 - Mercedes Harris - Demung, NM
30 - Shayne Laske - Moorhead, MN
33 - David Karst - Casper, WY
37 - Scott Ward - Watertown, SD
40f - Dana Fite - Tucson, AZ
42 - Ritchie Mann - Roche Percee, Saskatchewan, Canada
42 - Troy Cooke - Show Low, AZ
43 - Curt Barnett - El Paso, TX
44 - Christy Georges - El Paso, TX
44 - Jason Noll - El Mirage, AZ
44 - Darrell Nelson - Hermantown, MN
44 - Rick Butler - Chandler, AZ
50 - Robert Adams - Tucson, AZ
55 - Mike Brandon - Tucson, AZ
55 -Bud Walberg- Horning , Ca
66 - Rick Wood - Tucson, AZ
69m - Mike Villanueva - Merced, CA
70 - Tim Mecl - Queen Creek, AZ
71 - Philip Houston - Odessa, TX
71 - Paul Banghart - Tucson, AZ
74 - Carl Trimmer - Tucson, AZ
78dw - Darren Williams - Salsbury, NC
78 - Kevin Nichols - Bakersfield, CA
82 - Sherman Barnett - El Paso, TX
83 - Kellen Chadwick - Oakley, CA
84 - Troy Hoey - Tucson, AZ
e85 - Jason Strand - Portland, ND
88c - Brian Clark - Tucson, AZ
88n - Nick O'Neal - Tucson, AZ
88 - Chris Olexowicz - Gilbert, AZ
96 - Dennis Haven - Aberdeen, SD
96 - John Cox - Phoenix, AZ
97 - Ron Schreiner - Hudson, WI
97m - David Murray Jr. - Oberlin, KS
98 - Alex Stanford - Chowchilla, CA
99 - Jason Grimes - Jamestown, ND
99 - Terry Tipton - Duncan, AZ
99- Corey Hosler - Globe, AZ
99 - Cale Arneson - Fargo, ND
111 - Bumper Jones - Mesilla Park, NM
121 - Holly Jones - Las Cruces, NM
131 - Royal Jones - Las Cruces, NM
The Wild West Shootout which takes place on the second weekend of January and commences the following weekend enters it 5th year and is anticipated to be one of the largest racing events of 2011. The best of the best in Super Late Models and Modifieds will tackle USA Raceway's 3/8-mile clay oval for six days on January 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 16, with more than $150,000 in prize money to be distributed over the course of the blockbuster event. A $10,000 top prize awaits the shootout event finale, The Bill Cheesbourg Memorial, on January 16.
What: 5th Annual Wild West Shootout
Where: USA Raceway -3/8-mile clay oval in Tucson, Arizona
When: Saturday January 8th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 15th and 16th
Weekday Shows (Jan. 12th & 14th) - Gates open at 4pm with Racing at 7pm
Weekend Shows (Jan. 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th) - Gates open at 10am with Racing at 1pm
Test 'N Tune session on Friday January 7th from 6-9 pm
Parking: RV parking will be available Monday January 3rd. Pit Parking will begin Wednesday January 5th
Tickets: Ticket pricing and purchasing information can be found online athttp://www.usaraceway.net/Uploads/WildWestTickets.pdf or by calling the USA Raceway office at 520-574-8515
Hotel Information: Hotel Information can be found at www.usaraceway.net/lodging.php or by calling the Tucson Airport Courtyard by Marriott at 520-573-0000
Directions:USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 268, 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 http://www.usaraceway.net
Event Format: Heat races with passing/finishing points to determine feature lineups.
Rules and Purse: Complete Payouts and rules for each night can be found athttp://www.usaraceway.net/Uploads/WildWestEntryForm.pdf
Jimmy Mars and Billy Moyer went head to head in the 2010 Wild West Shootout with Moyer winning three of the six events while Mars picked up the opening round and the $10k Bill Cheesbourg Finale. Terry Phillips, defending and only 2-Time Wes Hurst Memorial Champion, also picked up a mid week win with a last lap pass making for his 9th win of the 5 year event.
More than 100 of the top cars and drivers from around the US and Canada will take to the track over the nine day event that begins on Saturday January 9th with the $3k to win Wild West Shootout opener and will conclude with the $10k to win Wild West Shootout "Bill Cheesbourg Memorial".
Tickets are on sale now and the discounted six day passes are going fast. The six day pass will allow race fans to catch all of the fast action at an unbelievable price of only $11.50 per event while tickets to the VIP seating are on $16.50.
The VIP bar sits above the grandstands and is fully enclosed and fully serviced. Surrounded by glass, it is the best seat in the house and race fans can enjoy the races in style without ever leaving their seat. VIP Seating is open for everyone at a very low cost.
Updated Unofficial entry list...
Late Models
1 Jack Sullivan Greenbriar, AR
2 Bobby Hogge Salinas, CA
2 John Anderson Omaha, NE
2 Trevor Glaser Tangent, OR
02 R.C. Whitwell Tucson, AZ
02 Tommy Weder Jr. Woodward, OK
5K Mike Kirby Torrance, CA
7 Mike Johnson Lompoc, CA
7V David Vennard Edmonton, AB
8 Lonnie Parker Jr El Mirage, AZ
8 John Lowrey Bakersfield, CA
10 Leon Henderson Laurel, MS
10 Mike Balcaen Winnipeg, MB
10N Rob Sanders Bakersfield , CA
11 Jon Kirby Russellville, AR
11M Paul Mueller Bismarck, ND
11 Tyler Reddick Corning, CA
11 Pat Doar New Richmond, Wi
11 John Kaanta Elk Mound, WI
11 Scott Ward Watertown, SD
12S Brad Seng Grand Forks, ND
12A Matt Aukland Fargo, ND
12 Ron Bartels El Segundo, CA
14 Morgan Bagley Longview, TX
14 Brad Looney Republic, MO
14 Jesse Stovall Branson, MO
15 David Turner Adrian, MO
18 Ross Camponovo Clarksdale, MS
18 Ronnie Lee Hollingsworth Northport, AL
18 Shannon Babb Moweaqua, IL.
21 Billy Moyer Batesville, AR
21JR Billy Moyer Jr Batesville, AR
21 Matt Lux Franklin, PA
23 Brad Williams Tucson, AZ
26 Mark Carrell Redmond, OR
27 Nick Bartels El Segundo, CA
28 Jimmy Mars Menomonie, WI
28B Dick Barton Ashville, NY
28L John Lobb Frewsburg, NY
32B Clay Daly Bakersfield, CA
34 Bo Gordon Shaw, MS
35 Art Lacy Casa Grande, AZ
37 Rob Mayea Bend, OR
42 Don Shaw Ham Lake, MN
44 Eric Mass Rapid City, SD
50 Russ Sell Brownsville, OR
51 Joey Moriarty Glendale, AZ
54 David Breazeale Four Corners, MS
55 Bud Whalberg Horning , Ca
57J Bub McCool Vicksburg, MS
58 Gary Christian Broken Bow, OK
68 Mike Prochnow Menomonie, WI
71 Chris Wall Holden, LA
71 Andrew McKay Edina, MN
74 Jeremy Payne Springfield, MO
75 Terry Phillips Springfield, MO
77 Bill Bartels Marina Del Rey, CA
77x Mike McCaughan St. Francois, Xavier, Canada
88 Wendell Wallace Batesville, AR
90 Lance Matthees Winona, MN
91P Jason Papich Santa Maria, CA
91T Tony Toste Pismo Beach, CA
93 Ray Moore Shreveport, LA
96 Carla Laney Torrance, CA
97 Dan Henrikson Rapid City, SD
99JR Frank Heckenast, Jr Frankfort, IL
Modifieds
O - Jake O'Neal - Tucson, AZ
O - Chris Sims - Las Cruces, NM
Ono - Wayne Devault- Tonopah, AZ
O2 - RC Whitwell - Tucson, AZ
OO2 - Jeff Sires - Tucson, AZ
O2 - Kent Rosevear - Yuma, AZ
O6 - Cody Alvarez - Vail, AZ
O7 - Kelly Boen - Henderson, CO
O7 - Jeff Thomas - Penngrove, CA
1r - Jay Richardson - Spring Valley, WI
1x - Don Earvan - Globe, AZ
1t - Tim Thomas - Fargo, ND
1az - Bob Sanders - Phoenix, AZ
M1 - Mitch Johnson - Hickson, ND
M1 - Shane Sabraski - Rice, MN
M12 - Don Shaw - Ham Lake, MN
1st - Johnny Scott - Las Cruces, NM
1 - Brad Campbell - Tucson, AZ
2s - Stormy Scott - Las Cruces, NM
2 - Bobby Hogge - Salinas, CA
2 - Art Lacy - Coolidge, AZ
2 - Greg Jenkins - Hobbs, NM
2j - Blake Jegtvig - Hawley, MN
3d - Chad Ayers - Tucson, AZ
3j - Josh Cain - Moriarty, NM
3 - Dickie Gorham - Las Cruces, NM
G3 - Travis Hooper - Tucson, AZ
4tw - Tim Ward - Mesa, AZ
5e - Shane Edginton - East St Paul, Manitoba, Canada
6 - Dane Jorgenson - Tucson, AZ
6t - Corky Thomas - Fargo, ND
7 - Marlyn Seidler - Underwood, ND
9 - Jimmy Ray - Las Cruces, NM
10 - Austin Arneson - Fargo, ND
10 - Joe Lackey - Las Cruces, NM
10s - Rick Spencer - Tucson, AZ
10eh - Ed Turnbull - Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
10 - Aaron Turnbull - Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
11 - Rich Schumate - Chandler, AZ
12 - Joe Carr - Petaluma, CA
g17 - Fito Gallardo - Las Cruces, NM
j17 - Jacob Gallardo - Las Cruces, NM
18 - Terry Belcher Jr. - Phoenix, AZ
18 - Chase Junghans - Manhatten, KS
19b - Jake Bitker - Fargo, ND
19sb - Lance Mari - El Centro, CA
19e- Alex Engelstad - Beltrami, MN
19s - Cody Skytland - Edmore, ND
20 - Mark Harrison - Coolidge, AZ
20rt - Ricky Thornton Jr. - Chandler, AZ
21g - Brian Graf - Apache Junction, AZ
23 - Terry Haven - Aberdeen, SD
23j - Greg Jelivk - Tucson, AZ
29 - Mercedes Harris - Demung, NM
30 - Shayne Laske - Moorhead, MN
33 - David Karst - Casper, WY
37 - Scott Ward - Watertown, SD
40f - Dana Fite - Tucson, AZ
42 - Ritchie Mann - Roche Percee, Saskatchewan, Canada
42 - Troy Cooke - Show Low, AZ
43 - Curt Barnett - El Paso, TX
44 - Christy Georges - El Paso, TX
44 - Jason Noll - El Mirage, AZ
44 - Darrell Nelson - Hermantown, MN
44 - Rick Butler - Chandler, AZ
50 - Robert Adams - Tucson, AZ
55 - Mike Brandon - Tucson, AZ
55 -Bud Walberg- Horning , Ca
66 - Rick Wood - Tucson, AZ
69m - Mike Villanueva - Merced, CA
70 - Tim Mecl - Queen Creek, AZ
71 - Philip Houston - Odessa, TX
71 - Paul Banghart - Tucson, AZ
74 - Carl Trimmer - Tucson, AZ
78dw - Darren Williams - Salsbury, NC
78 - Kevin Nichols - Bakersfield, CA
82 - Sherman Barnett - El Paso, TX
83 - Kellen Chadwick - Oakley, CA
84 - Troy Hoey - Tucson, AZ
e85 - Jason Strand - Portland, ND
88c - Brian Clark - Tucson, AZ
88n - Nick O'Neal - Tucson, AZ
88 - Chris Olexowicz - Gilbert, AZ
96 - Dennis Haven - Aberdeen, SD
96 - John Cox - Phoenix, AZ
97 - Ron Schreiner - Hudson, WI
97m - David Murray Jr. - Oberlin, KS
98 - Alex Stanford - Chowchilla, CA
99 - Jason Grimes - Jamestown, ND
99 - Terry Tipton - Duncan, AZ
99- Corey Hosler - Globe, AZ
99 - Cale Arneson - Fargo, ND
111 - Bumper Jones - Mesilla Park, NM
121 - Holly Jones - Las Cruces, NM
131 - Royal Jones - Las Cruces, NM
The Wild West Shootout which takes place on the second weekend of January and commences the following weekend enters it 5th year and is anticipated to be one of the largest racing events of 2011. The best of the best in Super Late Models and Modifieds will tackle USA Raceway's 3/8-mile clay oval for six days on January 8, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 16, with more than $150,000 in prize money to be distributed over the course of the blockbuster event. A $10,000 top prize awaits the shootout event finale, The Bill Cheesbourg Memorial, on January 16.
What: 5th Annual Wild West Shootout
Where: USA Raceway -3/8-mile clay oval in Tucson, Arizona
When: Saturday January 8th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 15th and 16th
Weekday Shows (Jan. 12th & 14th) - Gates open at 4pm with Racing at 7pm
Weekend Shows (Jan. 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th) - Gates open at 10am with Racing at 1pm
Test 'N Tune session on Friday January 7th from 6-9 pm
Parking: RV parking will be available Monday January 3rd. Pit Parking will begin Wednesday January 5th
Tickets: Ticket pricing and purchasing information can be found online athttp://www.usaraceway.net/Uploads/WildWestTickets.pdf or by calling the USA Raceway office at 520-574-8515
Hotel Information: Hotel Information can be found at www.usaraceway.net/lodging.php or by calling the Tucson Airport Courtyard by Marriott at 520-573-0000
Directions:USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 268, 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 http://www.usaraceway.net
Event Format: Heat races with passing/finishing points to determine feature lineups.
Rules and Purse: Complete Payouts and rules for each night can be found athttp://www.usaraceway.net/Uploads/WildWestEntryForm.pdf
Jimmy Mars and Billy Moyer went head to head in the 2010 Wild West Shootout with Moyer winning three of the six events while Mars picked up the opening round and the $10k Bill Cheesbourg Finale. Terry Phillips, defending and only 2-Time Wes Hurst Memorial Champion, also picked up a mid week win with a last lap pass making for his 9th win of the 5 year event.
More than 100 of the top cars and drivers from around the US and Canada will take to the track over the nine day event that begins on Saturday January 9th with the $3k to win Wild West Shootout opener and will conclude with the $10k to win Wild West Shootout "Bill Cheesbourg Memorial".
