Glasgow, KY-September 11, 2016 (www.americanmodifiedseries.com)- The Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series will make its first-ever trip to Peoria Speedway in Peoria, IL for the track’s 2nd Annual Fall Classic on Friday September 16 ($3,000 to win) and Saturday September 17 ($5,000 to win).
The Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series will visit Peoria Speedway in Peoria, IL for the track’s 2nd Annual Fall Classic. The first night of the twinbill contest will take place on Friday September 16 and will feature the tour in action in a complete program of practice, A-B group time trials, qualifying heats, B Mains, and a 40 lap, $3,000 to win/$225 to start A-Main event. Other divisions joining the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series in action at Peoria Speedway on Friday September 16 will be the track’s Late Models racing for $2,000 to win, plus action for Street Stocks and Hornets, plus there will be a live band and post-race party after racing concludes on Friday evening. The weekend concludes at Peoria Speedway on Saturday September 17 as the tour will again be in action in a full program of practice, A-B group time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 60 lap, $5,000 to win/$250 to start 2nd Annual Fall Classic A-Main finale. Joining the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series in action on Saturday September 17 will be the track’s Late Models ($2,000 to win), along with Street Stocks and Hornets, plus there will be a drivers autograph session from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. that afternoon. Entry fee for the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series is $50.
Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series 2nd Annual Fall Classic A-Main Payout at Peoria Speedway September 16: 1st- $3,000, 2nd-$1,500, 3rd- $750, 4th- $600, 5th- $550, 6th- $500, 7th- $450, 8th-$400, 9th- $350, 10th- $325, 11th-$300, 12th-$275, 13th-$260, 14th- $240, 15th- $225, 16th- $225, 17th- $225, 18th- $225, 19th- $225, 20th- $225, 21st- $225, 22nd- $225
Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series 2nd Annual Fall Classic A-Main Payout at Peoria Speedway September 17: 1st- $5,000, 2nd-$2,500, 3rd- $1,500, 4th- $800, 5th-$650, 6th- $600, 7th- $550, 8th- $500, 9th- $450, 10th-$400, 11th-$375, 12th-$350, 13th-$325, 14th-$285, 15th- $265, 16th-$250, 17th- $250, 18th- $250, 19th- $250, 20th- $250, 21st- $250, 22nd- $250
Activities for events at Peoria Speedway on Friday September 16 will see the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., with practice set for 5:45 p.m., while time trials will get underway at 6:15 p.m., followed immediately by green flag racing. All times listed are CDT. Ticket prices for Friday September 16 in the general admission area for adults will be $20, while a pit pass will be $35.
Activities for events at Peoria Speedway on Saturday September 17 will see the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., with the general admission area opening at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will be at 4:30 p.m., with practice set to begin at 4:45 p.m. Time trials will begin at 5:30 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at 6:00 p.m. All times listed are CDT. Ticket prices for Saturday September 17 in the general admission area for adults will be $25, while a pit pass will be $40.
Peoria Speedway is located at 3520 West Farmington Road in Peoria, IL 61604. For more information regarding Peoria Speedway, contact the track at (309) 357-3339 or via social media at www.peoriaspeedway.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/peoriaspeedway/ and on Twitter @PeoriaSpeedway.
The Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series presents UMP DirtCar Modified sanctioned dirt track entertainment at racing venues throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Tennessee. For more information concerning the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series, contact series race director Jeff Evans at (859) 358-7178 or by email at jdevans@live.com or by visiting the series social media outlets at www.americanmodifiedseries.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/American-Modified-Series, and on Twitter @AmericanModSeri.
Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series 2016 Racing Schedule
April 29 (Friday)- Bloomington Speedway (Bloomington, IN)- 40 laps/$2,000 to win/$200 to start- 3rd Annual J.B. Robinson Memorial (www.bloomingtonspeedway.com)- Trent Young (Hopkinsville, KY)
May 27 (Friday)- Farmer City Raceway (Farmer City, IL)- 30 laps/$1,500 to win/$200 to start (www.farmercityracing.com)- Rained Out
May 28 (Saturday)- Fairbury’s American Legion Speedway (Fairbury, IL)- 30 laps/$2,000 to win/$200 to start- AMS All-Star Shootout (www.fairburyspeedway.com)- Postponed to July 29
June 24 (Friday)- Moler Raceway Park (Williamsburg, OH)- 30 laps/$1,500 to win/$200 to start- L&M Performance 30 (www.molerracewaypark.com)- Rained Out
June 25 (Saturday)- Florence Speedway (Union, KY)- 30 laps/$1,500 to win/$200 to start (www.florencespeedway.com)- Josh Harris (Utica, KY)
July 1 (Friday)- Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN)- 30 laps/$2,000 to win/$200 to start (www.volunteerspeedway.com)- Trent Young (Hopkinsville, KY)
July 2 (Saturday)- Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)- 40 laps/$3,000 to win/$225 to start (www.tazewellspeedway.net)- Trent Young (Hopkinsville, KY)
July 22 (Friday)- Moler Raceway Park (Williamsburg, OH)- 30 laps/$1,500 to win/$200 to start (www.molerracewaypark.com)- Rained Out
July 23 (Saturday)- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY)- 30 laps/$1,500 to win/$200 to start (www.ponderosaspeedway.net)- Trent Young (Hopkinsville, KY)
July 29 (Friday)- Fairbury’s American Legion Speedway (Fairbury, IL)- 30 laps/$2,000 to win/$200 to start- AMS All-Star Shootout (www.fairburyspeedway.com)- Trent Young (Hopkinsville, KY)
September 2 (Friday)- Farmer City Raceway (Farmer City, IL)- 35 laps/$3,000 to win/$225 to start (www.farmercityracing.com)- David Stremme (Davidson, NC)
September 3 (Saturday)- Fairbury’s American Legion Speedway (Fairbury, IL)- 50 laps/$10,000 to win/$300 to start- 4th Annual Casey’s AMS Modified Nationals (www.fairburyspeedway.com)- Mike Harrison (Highland, IL_
September 4 (Sunday)- Spoon River Speedway (Canton, IL)- 50 laps/$5,000 to win/$250 to start- 26th Annual Modified Fall Nationals (www.spoonriverspeedway.com)- Kenny Wallace (Arnold, MO)
September 16 (Friday)- Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)- 40 laps/$3,000 to win/$225 to start- 2nd Annual Fall Classic (www.peoriaspeedway.com)
September 17 (Saturday)- Peoria Speedway (Peoria, IL)- 60 laps/$5,000 to win/$250 to start- 2nd Annual Fall Classic (www.peoriaspeedway.com)
October 7 (Friday)- Chandler Motor Speedway (Chandler, IN)- 30 laps/$1,500 to win/$200 to start (www.chandlerspeedway.com)
October 8 (Saturday)- Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt, IN)- 30 laps/$1,500 to win/$200 to start- Harvest Cup (www.tristatespeedway.com)
October 22 (Saturday)- Florence Speedway (Union, KY)- 40 laps/$5,000 to win/$250 to start- 7th Annual Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series Championship (www.florencespeedway.com)
Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series Current Top Ten Point Standings
1. Trent Young (Hopkinsville, KY)- 2,095
2. Josh Harris (Owensboro, KY)- 1,965
3. Matt Cooper (McKenzie, TN)- 1,520
4. Mark Lamont (Crossville, IL)- 1,505
5. Brian Shaw (Robinson, IL)- 1,185
6. John Clippinger (Evansville, IN)- 1,160
7. Dave Mitchell (Robards, KY)- 975
8. Ray Bollinger (Kewanee, IL)- 870
9. Clayton Miller (Elkton, KY)- 720
10. Tyler Nicely (Owensboro, KY)- 635
Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series 2016 Official Sponsors
*Summit Racing Equipment (www.summitracing.com)- “Title Sponsor for the American Modified Series and Sponsor of Heat Race #1”
*All Star Performance (www.allstarperformance.com)- “Official Hard Charger of the Race” Award Sponsor at all Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series events
*FAST Fuel/Air/Spark/Technology- (www.fuelairspark.com)- “Official Ignition System” of the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series
*KBC Graphics- (www.kbcgraphix.com)- “Official Graphics Company” of the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series (www.kbcgraphix.com)
*Maxima Racing Oil- (www.maximausa.com) “Official Oil” of the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series and Tough Fifth Place Award Sponsor
*Quick Car Racing Products- (www.quickcar.net)- “$100 Fast Qualifier Award” at all Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series events
*VP Racing Fuels (www.vpracingfuels.com)- “Official Race Fuel” of the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series
*Wilwood (www.wilwood.com)- “Official Brakes” of the Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series and “Lucky 7” Award Sponsor
Summit Racing Equipment American Modified Series 2016 Marketing Partners
Bad Fast Race Chassis (www.734dirt.com)
Bandit Race Cars (www.banditracecars.net)
Bob Poynter GM (www.bobpoynter.com)
Boknecht Trucking
Dale Meers Race Engines
DASCO Racing Supply
Fast Shafts- “Sponsor of Heat Race #2”
Fox Shocks (www.ridefox.com)
Frankland Racing Equipment (www.franklandracing.com)- “Sponsor of Heat Race #4”
Hypercoils (www.hypercoils.com)- “Sponsor of Heat Race #3”
Impressive Race Cars (www.impressiveracecars.com)
Integra Shocks (www.integrashocksprings.com)
Maximum Energy Development (www.maximumenergy.us)
Mullins Race Engines (www.mullinsraceengines.com)
Out-Pace Race Products- Official B-Mains Sponsor
Print Worx (www.facebook.com/print.workx/)- Official Merchandise Provider for the Series
RACEceiver (www.raceceiver.com)
Reaper Race Cars
UMP Dirt Car (www.umpracing.com)
Wick Oil Company (www.wickoil.com)