Wartburg Speedway
06-22-2015, 08:22 AM
WARTBURG, TN (June 19th, 2015) – Super Late Models are set to make a triumphant return to Wartburg Speedway in the Fire On The Mountain 40, a $4000-to-win, $250-to-start, 40 lap 4th of July weekend showdown. The event will be held on Friday, July 3rd and will also feature a $1000-to-win, $100-to-start, 30-lap UMP Open Wheel Modified event, a $300-to-win Pony division feature and a $300-to-win Thunder division feature.
In addition to the action-packed night of racing, a gigantic fireworks display will fill the skies with excitement during intermission.
New Wartburg Speedway Race Director Brad Byrd said that his first objective was to schedule a big race when he took over on June 17th and this is exactly what he had in mind.
“I am extremely excited to get this next chapter for myself and Wartburg Speedway started. My racing fire has been refueled and I’m looking forward to what the future holds for my hometown track,” Byrd said.
Engine, Body & Tire Rules
Lucas Oil Late Model body rules apply.
Open engine, 2300 pounds, steel engine, 2250 pounds with a 10” inch spoiler allowance, crate engines, 2250 pounds with a 12” spoiler allowance.
Tires: Open front. Rear: Hoosier 1350, 1600 or equivalent, American Racer 48, 56 or equivalent. Siping and grooving is allowed. No grinding off of numbers or compounds allowed. Any tire that has been altered will be considered illegal and will be confiscated. No chemical treating of any kind will be allowed and all tires will be subject to durometer check and lab testing.
Late Model Purse:
1. $4000, 2. $2000, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $700, 6. $600, 7. $500, 8. $400, 9. $375, 10. $350, 11. $325 12. $300, 13. $275, 14. $250, 15. $250, 16. $250, 17. $250, 18. $250, 19. $250, 20. $250.
General admission, $20, kids 7 to 12, $10, 6 & under free.
Tier parking, $25, kids 7 to 12, $15, 6 & under free.
Pit pass, $35, 7 to 12, $25, 6 & under free.
Wartburg Speedway is located at 305 Heidel Road in Wartburg, TN, 37887. Call the track phone (423) 346-6750. Track President Mike Kittrell (865) 207-0035. Promoter / Race Director Brad Byrd: 865-919-5550. Visit the tracks website which is still under construction at www.wartburgspeedway.net.
In addition to the action-packed night of racing, a gigantic fireworks display will fill the skies with excitement during intermission.
New Wartburg Speedway Race Director Brad Byrd said that his first objective was to schedule a big race when he took over on June 17th and this is exactly what he had in mind.
“I am extremely excited to get this next chapter for myself and Wartburg Speedway started. My racing fire has been refueled and I’m looking forward to what the future holds for my hometown track,” Byrd said.
Engine, Body & Tire Rules
Lucas Oil Late Model body rules apply.
Open engine, 2300 pounds, steel engine, 2250 pounds with a 10” inch spoiler allowance, crate engines, 2250 pounds with a 12” spoiler allowance.
Tires: Open front. Rear: Hoosier 1350, 1600 or equivalent, American Racer 48, 56 or equivalent. Siping and grooving is allowed. No grinding off of numbers or compounds allowed. Any tire that has been altered will be considered illegal and will be confiscated. No chemical treating of any kind will be allowed and all tires will be subject to durometer check and lab testing.
Late Model Purse:
1. $4000, 2. $2000, 3. $1000, 4. $800, 5. $700, 6. $600, 7. $500, 8. $400, 9. $375, 10. $350, 11. $325 12. $300, 13. $275, 14. $250, 15. $250, 16. $250, 17. $250, 18. $250, 19. $250, 20. $250.
General admission, $20, kids 7 to 12, $10, 6 & under free.
Tier parking, $25, kids 7 to 12, $15, 6 & under free.
Pit pass, $35, 7 to 12, $25, 6 & under free.
Wartburg Speedway is located at 305 Heidel Road in Wartburg, TN, 37887. Call the track phone (423) 346-6750. Track President Mike Kittrell (865) 207-0035. Promoter / Race Director Brad Byrd: 865-919-5550. Visit the tracks website which is still under construction at www.wartburgspeedway.net.