Modisaurus X Ready to Attack Monster Half Mile!
Officials of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway and The Modified Tour, Inc. are pleased to announce a return engagement for the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour at Dirt’s Monster Half Mile. On September 5, Modisaurus X will feature the ground pounding Big Blocks, along with the full card of PPMS stock car classes. The special holiday program will have the Modifieds race 25 laps for $1,500 to win.
“The first race was so exciting, we could not wait till next year to bring them all back again,” said promoter Matt Miley. The Modifieds made their first appearance at PPMS in nearly nineteen years on May 25, when Kevin Bolland tamed the Monster. “We were really pleased with the tremendous support of the racers and the fans,” Miley added.
“Thirty-seven cars signed in for the May race, and September 5 should be another good fit for the drivers,” Modified Tour President Ray Baselj commented. Because Sharon Speedway and Mercer Raceway Park will not be racing any Modifieds that night, another large filed is expected.
For more information check our website at www.modifiedtourinc.com.
The BRP Modified Tour ‘09 would like to thank the following series sponsors: Bicknell Racing Products, Hoosier Race Tire, Sunoco Race Fuel, Bilstein Shocks, Keizer Racing Wheels, Ray’s Racing Collectibles, Approved Toilet Rentals, Inc., Hall’s Safety Equipment, Engles Trucking, Big Daddy’s Speed Center, King Brothers Feed and Supply, Oyler Action Photos, McCool’s Signs and Graphics, Hometown Pharmacy, Wedge Motorsports, Red Bear Hand Cleaner, Motorsports World, and Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP.
The Modified Tour, Inc. racing series is a non-profit organization established to give the V-8 Modifieds in the Western Pennsylvania area the opportunity to compete for higher purses and for a seasonal point fund. Started in 1998 by Tim Engles, Lon and Pam Baker, and Randy Myers, the Modified Tour has had great success at bringing the local cars together at the area racetracks.
Rains Douse Mod Tour at Expo
For the second straight day, rains forced the Trumbull County Fair Board to postpone the auto races scheduled for Expo Speedway. The latest casualty was the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour event set for Thursday, July 2. Fair Board members and Modified Tour officials are negotiating for a new date for the program.
“It is unfortunate that the weather interfered with our race at Expo,” said Modified Tour President Ray Baselj. “Our guys were really pumped up to be back there on that big track.” The fast five-eighths at Expo Speedway is the longest course for the touring Big Blocks.
In two previous appearances for the Modified Tour at Expo, the King Brothers racing stable came out on top. Rex King, Sr. and Russell King chalked up the popular wins. The Kings are from nearby Bristolville, OH, and the King family took a turn at promoting racing events at the track in years gone by.
The next BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour event will be on July 5, 2009, at Tri-City Speedway, Franklin, PA. There will be a rain date of July 12, 2009.
For more information check our website at www.modifiedtourinc.com.
The BRP Modified Tour ‘09 would like to thank the following series sponsors: Bicknell Racing Products, Hoosier Race Tire, Sunoco Race Fuel, Bilstein Shocks, Keizer Racing Wheels, Ray’s Racing Collectibles, Approved Toilet Rentals, Inc., Hall’s Safety Equipment, Engles Trucking, Big Daddy’s Speed Center, King Brothers Feed and Supply, Oyler Action Photos, McCool’s Signs and Graphics, Hometown Pharmacy, Wedge Motorsports, Red Bear Hand Cleaner, Motorsports World, and Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP.
The Modified Tour, Inc. racing series is a non-profit organization established to give the V-8 Modifieds in the Western Pennsylvania area the opportunity to compete for higher purses and for a seasonal point fund. Started in 1998 by Tim Engles, Lon and Pam Baker, and Randy Myers, the Modified Tour has had great success at bringing the local cars together at the area racetracks.
Times For Expo Speedway – July 2, 2009
Gates open at 3:00 PM
Hot laps at 5:30 PM
Racing at 6:00 PM