4th Annual Chris Smith Memorial UMP Summer Nationals at Paducah Intl Raceway

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https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11541998_1110828072264262_4035594658358267434_n.jp g?oh=b4756e61c8c46869d2269c630688bf51&oe=5629D757 This Friday night the cars and stars of the DIRTcar UMP Summer Nationals and Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals come to the 3/8 mile high banked speedplant known as Paducah International Raceway for the 4th Annual Chris Smith Memorial. $10,000 to win UMP Super Late Models and $1,000 to win UMP Modifieds. For more information check out http://trackenterprises.com or http://paducahracing.com

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Stars Set To Invade Paducah International Raceway $10,000 On The Line This Friday Night Paducah (KY) International Raceway is set for one of its biggest events of the year, the Summer Nationals Hell Tour. The UMP Dirtcar Late Models invade the 1/2-mile for the Chris Smith Memorial this coming Friday, June 26 and battle for the $10,000 top prize. The Summit Nationals Modified Tour will also be there. Nine Late Model events have been held, so far, on the grueling tour with seven different winners claiming the trophies. Dennis Erb, Jr., Frank Heckenast, Jr., Jimmy Mars, Jason Feger, Bobby Pierce, Billy Moyer, Jr., and Shannon Babb have all taken checkered flags, with Pierce and Babb the only repeat winners. The races have seen strong fields of cars, as over 120 drivers have competed on the tour. The last few events have seen car counts at 40+ and they include the some of the best drivers in the nation. Oakwood, IL driver, Bobby Pierce leads the standings with wins coming at Jacksonville and Belle-Clair. Last year's event at Paducah was canceled due to rain. With the tight schedule, it was not made up during the course of the Summer National season, though a big Late Model race was rescheduled for later in the year. Shannon Babb won the event over Jason Feger. The Friday, June 26 event at Paducah will pay $10,000 to win, while the eventual series champion will receive $25,000. The race is named after Chris Smith, who was a local car owner and racing supporter for many years. Among others, he was car owner for the famed PIR racer, Gary Keeling and a sponsor for Freddy Smith. Chris passed away in 2009 after a battle with Leukemia. In addition to the Super Late Models, the night's action will also be highlighted by a Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals race, paying $1,000 to the winner. Over 150 different Modified drivers have been involved during the course of eight events so far. Pits open on June 26 at 2:00, grandstands at 3:00, hotlaps at 6:15, and racing action will start at 7:30. Grandstand admission is $25 for adults, while children 11 and under are $5. For more information on upcoming events at PIR, visit paducahracing.com or visit them on FaceBook at facebook.com/paducahracing. For upcoming special events promoted by Track Enterprises, visit trackenterprises.com. https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/s960x960/11428208_1111060898907646_2272108420041005479_o.jp g

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Heavy Rains Cancel Paducah Event An early afternoon storm that dumped heavy rains in Paducah, KY has forced the cancelation of the Chris Smith Memorial at Paducah International Raceway. The event was scheduled for Friday, June 26. In addition to the Hell Tour Late Models, the Summit Racing Equipment Modified National tour was also scheduled to be in action. At this time, no reschedule date has been announced, though a race is likely to be added later this summer, much like last year. For more information, visit paducahracing.com.