World of Outlaws return to Smoky Mountain Speedway on March 7
Maryville, Tennessee – Smoky Mountain Speedway is set for the 2020 season opener when the World of Outlaws Morton Building Late Model Series return on Saturday March 7 for the 7th annual Tennessee Tip-Off. The $12,000 to win race is expected to draw many of the biggest names in the sport.
Defending series champion Brandon Sheppard leads a brigade of Outlaws drivers to the 4/10-mile speedway. Chris Madden, Scott Bloomquist, Ricky Weiss, Darrell Lanigan, Cade Dillard, Dennis Erb Jr., Brent Larson, Chase Junghans, Boom Briggs, Blake Spencer, Ashton Winger, Kody Evans, and Matt Cosner are other series regulars anticipated for the Tennessee Tip-Off.
Other drivers expected are defending race winner Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, Josh Richards, Mike Marlar, Bobby Pierce, Hudson O’Neal, Brandon Overton, Shanon Buckingham, Vic Hill, Donald McIntosh, Robby Moses, Dakotah Knuckles, Tommy Kerr, Ryan King, Cory Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word), David Crabtree, and Kyle Strickler.
Also racing on March 7 will be the limited late models for $1,500 to win and sportsman late models for $1,200 to win. This will be the first points race of the season for both divisions.
All gates will open at noon. The drivers meeting is set for 6:00. Hot laps, time trials, and racing action will begin at 6:30.
Grandstand ticket prices are $30 for adults, kids 11 and under are free. Tier parking tickets are $35 for adults, kids 11 and under are free. Pit passes are $40 for adults, kids 11 and under are $20.
Chairs will only be allowed on the concrete areas of the grandstands. Small seatbacks and cushions are permitted elsewhere. We ask that fans that are using large chairs use the top rows to prevent blocking others view. Anyone wanting a seat on the concrete bleachers are asked to get to the track early.
Smoky Mountain Speedway is located 12 miles south of Maryville, Tennessee. From Maryville, take Highway 411 south for 10 miles and turn left onto Brick Mill Road. Follow Brick Mill Road for approximately 2 miles, the racetrack is on the right. The first entrance is for grandstand parking. The second entrance is for tier parking and campground access. The pit entrance is the next right on Crye Road.
For additional information, contact the speedway at 865-856-8989 or visit the new track web site at www.SmokyMountainSpeedway.com. For series information, visit the World of Outlaws web site at www.woolms.com.
There will be an open practice on Friday, March 6 from 6:00 until 9:00 for all classes except super late models. Tier parking and pit gates will open at 5:00. The grandstands will not be open. Tier parking admission is free while pit passes are $20 per person for ages 12 and up. Kids 11 and under are $10 for the pits.
Smoky Mountain Speedway is sponsored by East Tennessee Auto Outlet, Food City, Rural King, Phoenix Conversions, Tate’s Hardware in Vonore, Smoky View NAPA Auto Parts, Stanley Best Heating and Air, GW Towing & Recovery, Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson, Air Med Care, Matco Tools by Ronnie Dunlap, and DBE Excavating.
