Southern SportMod Nationals move to Kennedale Sept. 3-4
KENNEDALE, Texas – The sixth annual Southern SportMod Nationals moves to Kennedale Speedway Park on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 3-4.
Saturday’s main event for Southwest Racing Specialties Southern SportMods pays $2,000 to win and a minimum of $200 to start. Drivers who compete both days but don’t make the main event get $150.
Heat races, “B” features and a qualifying feature for the SportMods are on the Friday card, along with IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks.
Heats, “B” features, a Race of Champions and the main event are on tap Saturday. Sanctioned Modifieds also run that evening. IMCA 609 mufflers are required for all divisions.
Drivers who have clinched 2010 SportMod track titles, or who lead point standings at their local venues are eligible to compete in the Race of Champions.
Pit gates and the grandstand open at 5 p.m. Friday. Hot laps are at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, gates and the grandstand open at 4 p.m., hot laps are at 6 p.m. and racing is set for 7 p.m.
Grandstand admission is $12 for adults, $5 for kids 6-11 and free for youngsters five and under. Pit passes are $25. Entry fee for the Southern SportMods is $50.
A Thursday, Sept. 2 practice session runs from 7-10 p.m. Pit admission is $10.
More information about the Southern SportMod Nationals is available by calling 817 229-0287, 817 831-2885 or 817 478-7223.
85 Speedway at Ennis hosts the fifth and final regional event of the season for Southern SportMods on Sunday, Sept. 5. That feature will pay $750 to win and a minimum of $75 to start.
IMCA Modifieds run for a top prize of $500 and all applicable points.
Gates to the pit area open at 5 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 6 p.m. Hot laps are at 7 p.m. with racing to follow and fireworks at intermission.
Grandstand admission is $12 for adults and $5 for kids 6-12. Five and under get in free. Pit passes are $30.
More information is available from promoter Roger Archer at 972 875-8500.
National and Allstar Performance State points will be awarded for both SportMod events.
