Springfield,Mo.-Owners Jerry Hoffman and Doug Bland have announced that the O’Reilly Turkey Classic presented by Bad Boy Mowers to be held at The Springfield Raceway on Sat March 10th will be sanctioned by the USRA For National Points for the USRA RHS A-Mods.
For this event however the rear spoilers will not be allowed.All other USRA rules are inforced including the chip rule and weight rules for the different engine combinations.
A-Mod drivers who do not have a USRA license can buy a 1 time temporary license at the track for only $10.
With the Chase for the USRA National title beginning March 2nd and ending October 21st,SpringfieldRaceway wants to give drivers a chance to get a jump on the title chase.
‘Last season we sanctioned 2 of our season ending specials for USRA National points and it allowed a couple of our regulars a chance to get into the top 20 as Track Champion Jackie Dalton and 2010 champion Mitch Keeter made the top 20 along with bringing even more outstanding talent to the track known for its 3 wide action dubbed The Quick-Quarter.
USRA 2011 National Champion Johnny Bone Jr captured one of those events while marching towards his $10,00 national title chase.
The winner of the A-Mod feature takes home $1200 to win the feature event while starting the A Feature pockets a driver $400 to start.Non-Qualifiers recieve $110 and must compete and start in their last chance race.Car entry fee is $100 for the A-Mods while pitpasses are $35.
Jody Tillman a Springfield USRA regular took the lead from Kyle Covert in 2010 and held off a fast moving Chad Lyle to take the honors over 70 plus other A-Mods.
The Turkey Classic has become a Springfield Raceway signature event featuring 4 classes of cars.USRA RHS A-Mods,LateModels,B-Mods and Legend Cars.
Latemodels will battle for $2000 to win and $300 to start the feature with Non-Qualifiers recieving $110 while car entry fee is $100.MARS/MLRA Rules apply while Crate Latemodels run under NE Smith Chevrolet Crate Rules.Tire rule is WRS D55 or LM 40’s.Justin Wells of Aurora is the defending event winner.
The B-Mods have a few different rule packages to race under as they compete for 750 to win and 110 to start the feature.Non-Qualifiers recieve 80 while the Car Entry Fee is $40.GM Performance Crate bonus money is also available in the A feature to those drive with a 602 Crate motor as the highest finishing crate driver can grab an extra $100 to their winnings while the 2nd and 3rd highest capture an extra $75 and 4th highest $50.Last season Jesse Sobbing came from 10th in his IMCA legal B-Mod to take the honors over 60 plus entries.
INEX 600 Series Legend Cars also help complete an exciting event as they battle for $300 to win and 35 to start with no car entry fee.
THe top 8 in passing points redraw for their starting spots in all 4 classes.
Raceceivers are required
Times are to be announced and the weather date for this event is Sat March 24th.
For more information visit WWW.SpringfieldRaceway.Com or contact Jerry Hoffman at 417-673-7426 for information on the Quick-Quarter of the SpringfieldRaceway.
5th Annual O’Reilly Turkey Classic presented by Bad Boy Mowers Payout
A-Mods 1)1200 2)750 3)600 4)550 5)450 6)440 7)430 8)420 9)415 10)410 11)410 12-20)400 Bt F-No qualify 110
B-Mods 1)750 2)350 3)275 4)250 5)200 6)170 7)160 8)140 9)130 10)125 11)125 12-20)110 B Ft-no qualify 80
LateModels 1)2000 2)1200 3)750 4)600 5)420 6)370 7)360 8)355 9)350 10)320 11)310 12-20)300 B Ft Non-Qualify 110
Legends 1)300 2)150 3)100 4)90 5)75 6)70 7)65 8)60 9)55 10)45 11)40 12-20)35