The MARS DIRTcar Series and the top drivers from the UMP DIRTcar Series will go head to head this weekend August 24 – 25, 2012 at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY and Federated Auto Parts Raceway in Pevely, MO. Both races will have group qualifying / time trials to set the heat races. Tire rule is Front tires Hoosier LM-20, Hoosier LM-40 or WRS-55 ONLY. Rear tires Hoosier LM-40 and WRS-55 ONLY.
The countdown is on for Paducah International Raceway’s prime attraction- the USA World 50- on Friday, August 24th in a MARS vs. UMP Challenge with a $5,000 Grand Prize. See if 2011 race winner Shannon Babb can defend his victory over MARS series favorites including Tony Jackson, Jr., Justin Asplin, Leroy Johnson, Brandon Morton, current points leader Jesse Stovall, 6-time MARS champion Terry Phillips and John Anderson in side-by-side action with UMP favorites including Terry English, Randy Sellars, Tanner English, current points leader Tim Brown, and three-time Track Champion Kevin Cole.
Pit Gates open at 4:00 PM. Grandstands open at 5:00 PM. Hot Laps are at 6:30 PM. Qualifying is at 7:00 PM, with Racing at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20 for Adults. Children 12 and under are $5. Pit Admission is $30. The Super Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late Models, Modifieds, and Street Stocks will also be in action. The inaugural USA World 50 was held in 1978. Former race winners include Jerry Inman, Tom Helfrich, Larry Moore, Russ Petro, Phil Gregory, NASCAR veteran Jeff Purvis, and former UMP National Champion Terry English. For more information, please visit the track website at www.paducahracing.net.
On Saturday, August 25th – Federated Auto Parts Raceway (formerly I-55 Raceway) in Pevely, MO, is a high banked 1/3 mile dirt oval known for its lightening quick side by side racing, will host the John Mannlein Memorial presented by Valvoline. Support classes will include the UMP Modifieds, UMP / AARA Sportsman & UMP / AARA Pro 4 Stocks. Grandstand admission is $20 with kids 12 years and younger FREE. Pit passes will be $30. Pit gates open at 4:00pm, grandstands open at 5:00pm. Racing at 7:00pm. For more information, please visit the track website at www.i55raceway.com.
Drivers expected include current MARS point leader Jesse Stovall, Shannon Babb, Tony Jackson Jr., Kevin Weaver, 6-time MARS Champion Terry Phillips, Randy Korte, Bobby Pierce, Ryan Unzicker, Brent Kreke, Mark Voigt, Michael Kloos, Brandon Morton, Leroy Johnson, Justin Asplin, Tim Manville, Jason Feger, Jeff Johns, Terry English, Jason McBride, Dewayne Keifer, Rickey Frankel, Brian Shirley and many more!