10/29/2009 11:51:00 AM Late Model River Series at I-10 Speedway
Photo special to the Times
Late Model racing at the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway Saturday night.
Dave Grayson Special to the Times
BLYTHE - The Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway will present the latest round of its Winter Blast Racing Series Oct. 31.
Highlighting Saturday night's action will be a special appearance by the Gene Price Motorsports Late Model River Series along with red hot racing action from the speedway's street stock and factory divisions.
The speedway will be honoring the educational accomplishments and opportunities of Palo Verde College on this night.
The Gene Price Motorsports Late Model River Series, is a special set of eight championship points races sponsored by the Parker, Ariz. based racing team and parts distributor.
The events are equally divided between the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway and Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
The first series' race was held Oct. 10 at the Havasu 95 Speedway and was won by Lancaster, Calif. driver Austin Murphy.
It was an extremely close race and clearly was an indicator of how much excitement this series is going to generate throughout the remainder of its schedule.
Saturday night's race is a 50-lap feature. Murphy will be on hand looking for his second win as well as claiming his second consecutive series championship.
However, the young driver can expect plenty of competition from the likes of Jerry Snell, Bobby Keirns, Mike Sutterfield and former Blythe late model champion, Mark Schriner.
The high-flying Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway street stock division is once again expected to produce another exciting 25-lap feature Saturday night.
The focal point will be who can keep D J Lonie away from victory lane?
The local driver has won the last two races in a row. While Lonie is on top of the points standings going into Saturday night it's a very tight race.
He's only four points in front of former track champion Richard Selph.
The always fun factory stock division will be doubling their usual presentation by running a 25-lap feature Saturday night.
Connor Sprawls has won the last two races and will be the driver to beat. There's a strong possibility that the likes of drivers Kenny Foster, Roger Gilstrap and reigning division leader Justin White will be looking to break Sprawls' win streak.
The Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway weekend will begin on Friday night with a test and tune session for the race teams from 6-9 p.m. This practice session is open to spectators free of charge.
On Saturday, race day, the spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. with the racing getting underway at 7 p.m. As always, there will be a driver autograph session before the race, which allows the fans to come onto to the track to meet the drivers and see their cars up close.
General admission tickets for Saturday night are $10 and $8 for seniors 55 plus, the handicapped and military personnel. Teen tickets, ages 13 to 17, are $5 while kids tickets, ages 6-12, are $3. Children five and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The speedway also offers fans a family package for $20, which admits two adults and two kids 17 and under. Palo Verde High School students will receive a $1 discount on their tickets with their ASB card.
For out of town race teams and fans, the Best Western Flying J is the official motel of the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway.
They offer beautiful and spacious rooms at affordable rates. Call 1-800-292-9711 for reservations which can also be made online.
For more information about the exciting racing schedule Saturday night dial up the official Web site at www.i10speedway.com
Reader Comments
Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009
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Asking for a better show
Please forward to Greg Schidecker that the fans want a clean race this time in the street stocks. Having a driver take out the lead driver because he can't get around is no way to put on a good show for everyone involved. Those that cause these problems and try to start a fight (which they knew they would'nt win because they didn't back up their words with actions i.e. they sat down when told to stand up and man up to their words) in the pits afterwords know who they are. Greg, pleae keep this in mind. Thank you.
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