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Story By: RACE OF CHAMPIONS – ELMA, NY – The United States Army will have a presence at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pa., when the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series takes on the ultra-modern 3/8-mile oval. The US Army will have a display area to communicate and make aware the opportunities that the largest branch of the United States Military Service has to offer.
“We are honored to welcome the United States Army to the event Saturday at Lake Erie,” stated Joe Skotnicki, with the Race of Champions. “We hope they are able to communicate their message to those who attend the event and create the awareness they are seeking. The US Army is the largest branch of our armed forces and it is truly an honor to have them with us for this weekend’s event.”
This Saturday’s event at Lake Erie Speedway provides competitors with a tune-up for the September 28, 29 and 30 running of the 67th Annual Race of Champions. The US Army will return for the 67th Annual event with a greater presence in September.
Besides the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series, this event will also have the Lancaster Street Stocks, US Legend Cars National Qualifier, NYPA T.Q. Midgets and Midwest Compacts on the card. Pre-sale event tickets are now available through the Lake Erie Speedway website (www.lakeeriespeedway.com) for just $15 ($20 the day of the show).
Race Of Champions Asphalt Sportsman Mod Series Set For Debut
Race of Champions management is proud to announce the formation of a three race series for regional asphalt Sportsman Modified racers. Weekly Sportsman racers will have the opportunity to compete in three unique events with an opportunity for additional prize and point fund monies.
“This is something we have been looking at and have been asked and have wanted to put together while also recognizing the importance of weekly racing,” explained Joe Skotnicki, Race of Champions Steward. “We do not want to create a series that interferes with the efforts that the weekly tracks have put forth, but also offers competitors the opportunity to expand their horizons and build their skill set. We feel that the three races we have put together will give racers a unique and exciting challenge.”
Delaware Speedway in Ontario, will play host to the first leg, on Friday, September 15. Delaware introduced the Sportsman Modified division to its competitor’s this season.
The Sportsman Modified portion of the US Open at Lancaster National Speedway on Saturday, September 23rd, will count toward the overall championship and the finale will take place as part of the 67th Annual Race of Champions weekend at Lake Erie Speedway on Friday, September 29.
The Hoosier 1070 will be the series tire.
