Terre Haute Action Track Revs up for 2 Days of USAC Open Wheel Action plus Modifieds

Terre Haute Action Track Revs up for 2 Days of USAC Open Wheel Action
The Terre Haute Action Track will return to action Friday October 12th with the running of the “Jim Hurtubise Classic”. The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car Series and UMP Modifieds take to the fast ½ mile for an exciting evening of wheel to wheel racing! Then on Satuday October 13th “Sumar Classic” USAC Silver Crown Cars & UMP Open Wheel Modifieds.
Jim Hurtubise (December 5, 1932 – January 6, 1989) was an American race car driver who raced in USAC Champ Cars (including the Indianapolis 500), as well as sprint cars and stock cars (USAC and NASCAR). Hurtubise raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1959–1968 and 1970–1974 seasons, with 97 career starts.
The 2012 USAC Sprint Car Series has included multiple winners and some of the Most Exciting Racing on Dirt! Expected Drivers Include: Jon Stanbrough, Levi Jones, Dave Darland, Bryan Clauson, Damion Gardner, Tracy Hines, Robert Ballou, Chase Stockon, Kevin Thomas, Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Jerry Coons, Jr. and the 2011 “Jim Hurtubise Classic” Winner Chris Windom. Also on the card will be the always exciting UMP Open Wheel Modifieds. With such a stellar field of talent expected for this Event…. You won’t want to miss a moment of the Open Wheel Action!
Saturday October 13th will Feature the USAC Silver Crown race continuing a “Sumar Classic” tradition started at the half-mile dirt track in 1995 when Indianapolis 500 veteran Donnie Beechler was the winner. Subsequent years produced wins for Kevin Thomas, Tony Elliott, Jack Hewitt, J.J. Yeley, Brian Tyler, Josh Wise, Bud Kaeding and Dave Darland, who won the 2008 race. Gary Bettenhausen actually won USAC’s first Silver Crown race at the storied Terre Haute oval, in 1980. A tight Silver Crown points battle is shaping up heading into Terre Haute. Bobby East is the current point leader with a 6 point advantage over 2nd place Jerry Coons Jr. Kody Swanson is currently in 3rd only 11 points behind the leader. Also in action on Saturday night will be the always Exciting UMP Open Wheel Modifieds.
Friday October 12th and Saturday October 13th Gates open at 4pm, Hot Laps at 6pm, Qualifying at 6:30 and Racing action begins at 7:30 (All times are Eastern Standard Time). General Admission Tickets will be $25 each night with Kids 10 and Under FREE with paying adult , Infield Admission is $15!! For any questions please Track Enterprises at (217) 764-3200 or visit www.trackenterprises.com Terre Haute Action Track at (812) 232-4040 or visit www.terrehauteactiontrack.net

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