MRM
06-24-2011, 12:13 PM
World of Outlaws coming to Tazewell Speedway July 2-3 for $20,000 to win
By Michael Moats – MRM Media Service
June 24, 2011
Tazewell, Tennessee – The biggest race in the history of Tazewell Speedway takes place on July 2nd and 3rd as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series invades for the Outlaw Sizzler 101. The race winner will get $20,000, the largest purse ever offered by Tazewell Speedway. The race pays $1,500 just to start.
Rick Eckert and defending series champion Josh Richards are locked in a tight battle for the WoOLMS points lead. Darrell Lanigan, Austin Hubbard, and Tim McCreadie are also in close range of the points lead. Last year's WoOLMS winner at Tazewell, Shane Clanton, Cub Frank, and the other stars of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will be on hand to claim the big prize.
Other drivers expected are Chris Madden, Jonathan Davenport, Vic Hill, Billy Ogle Jr., Tommy Kerr, Steve Smith, Jason Trammell, and track record holder Jeff Wolfenbarger along with a number of other drivers from across the region.
This year's race is a two-day format with time trials and heat races on Saturday, July 2nd for the World of Outlaws. Pure Streets and Modified Streets will also be racing on July 2nd. Consolation races and the 101-lap main event will take place on Sunday, July 3rd. The Tazewell Late Models and Classic Cars will also be racing on July 3rd. The Tazewell Late Models will pay $1,200 to win and $125 to start.
Tickets are as follows. On Saturday, July 2nd, general admission tickets are $16 for adults, children 9 and under are free, and pit passes are $32. On Sunday, July 3rd, general admission tickets are $32, children 9 and under are free, and pit passes are $40. Anyone buying a 2-day ticket package in advance will save $5 off the price of admission for both nights. That package will available online soon.
Pit gates open at 1:00 and grandstand gates open at 5:00 on both nights. Racing will begin at 7:45.
The Tazewell Motor Lodge is the official host hotel for Tazewell Speedway. Call 423-626-7229 to make a reservation.
Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left. For additional information, visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net or call 865-626-2222. For more series information on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, you can visit www.woolms.com or call the series office at 1-704-795-RACE (7223).
By Michael Moats – MRM Media Service
June 24, 2011
Tazewell, Tennessee – The biggest race in the history of Tazewell Speedway takes place on July 2nd and 3rd as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series invades for the Outlaw Sizzler 101. The race winner will get $20,000, the largest purse ever offered by Tazewell Speedway. The race pays $1,500 just to start.
Rick Eckert and defending series champion Josh Richards are locked in a tight battle for the WoOLMS points lead. Darrell Lanigan, Austin Hubbard, and Tim McCreadie are also in close range of the points lead. Last year's WoOLMS winner at Tazewell, Shane Clanton, Cub Frank, and the other stars of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will be on hand to claim the big prize.
Other drivers expected are Chris Madden, Jonathan Davenport, Vic Hill, Billy Ogle Jr., Tommy Kerr, Steve Smith, Jason Trammell, and track record holder Jeff Wolfenbarger along with a number of other drivers from across the region.
This year's race is a two-day format with time trials and heat races on Saturday, July 2nd for the World of Outlaws. Pure Streets and Modified Streets will also be racing on July 2nd. Consolation races and the 101-lap main event will take place on Sunday, July 3rd. The Tazewell Late Models and Classic Cars will also be racing on July 3rd. The Tazewell Late Models will pay $1,200 to win and $125 to start.
Tickets are as follows. On Saturday, July 2nd, general admission tickets are $16 for adults, children 9 and under are free, and pit passes are $32. On Sunday, July 3rd, general admission tickets are $32, children 9 and under are free, and pit passes are $40. Anyone buying a 2-day ticket package in advance will save $5 off the price of admission for both nights. That package will available online soon.
Pit gates open at 1:00 and grandstand gates open at 5:00 on both nights. Racing will begin at 7:45.
The Tazewell Motor Lodge is the official host hotel for Tazewell Speedway. Call 423-626-7229 to make a reservation.
Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left. For additional information, visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net or call 865-626-2222. For more series information on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, you can visit www.woolms.com or call the series office at 1-704-795-RACE (7223).