Event to Feature Two NASCAR Modified Stars
Todd Ridgeway
MSA Media
January 26, 2011
From the very first announcement that the Midwest Supermodified Association presented by Town Money Saver stars would invade Ace Speedway (NC) on April 15, the racing community, both north and south of the Mason-Dixon line, has been abuzz. The announcement of the 50 lap extravaganza of speed marks the first time ever appearance at Ace and has been the talk of many conversations throughout the racing community in the off season because this event will mark the first time since 2008 that the supers have been in the Tar Heel state.
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Two recent driver announcements have further enhanced the already stellar field of supermodified pilots and shows that the MSA, C&C Promotions, and the management at Ace Speedway are working hard to make this race the talk of the supermodified season. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour drivers 2010 Most Popular Driver Teddy Christopher, from Plainville Conn., and 2010 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Champion Burt Myers, of Walnut Grove NC. have both made clear their intentions to compete at Ace in MSA competition. Both Christopher and Myers are well known and respected throughout the racing community for their aggressive style of racing with several checkered flags and Championships under their belt. Christopher will be wheeling a brand new car for car owner Clyde Booth. Christopher won an ISMA event last year at Berlin (MI) in the Clyde Booth No. 61 car. Myers will drive the No. 52 car owned by Randy and Rhonda Burch. For Myers it will be a whole new ball game as he has never driven a Supermodified before.
“Well, its called a Supermodified, so it speaks a lot,” said Myers the 2010 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Champion. “I first saw these cars at Concord (NC) a few years back and they where two-and-a-half seconds faster than my Modified. I am pretty sure I am going to enjoy it. The race Promoter Chad Kepley called me and wanted to know if I wanted to drive one. I just said as long as it is a good and safe car, heck yes. I am looking forward to it, the faster the better,” finished the 35 year-old racing veteran Myers.
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Myers has captured eight wins on the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour and is the Tour’s all time pole winner with 23 poles to his name. He was also the youngest ever Bowman Gray Stadium (NC) track Champion in 1999. In all he has 44 feature Modified wins at Bowman Gray and four track titles. Winning the last two NASCAR Whelen Southern Tour Mod races of 2010 allowed him to capture the series Championship. Burt is also the winner of the 2008 and 2009 North South Shootout Modified races at Concord (NC) Speedway.
Myers has enjoyed success in the past at Ace Speedway. In 2005 he sat on the pole for two NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified races and winning one of those events. Say’s Myers, “Ace is actually about a 4/10 of a mile track. Turns one and two are tight, while three and four are swooping turns. The track is tight for good competition, yet wide enough for good passing,” noted Myers.
“We are really excited about having Burt in the car,” said MSA president and car owner Randy Burch.
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“This is going to be a great addition to the MSA for this race. Hopefully it will lead to more for Burt in the future with the Supers. Everyone is excited, hopefully a huge turnout of fans, as I am sure it will be a great race. We at the MSA are looking forward to this event,” finished Burch.
Race promoters Chad and Charles Kepley have been hard at it as well. The father son team that forms C&C Racing Promotions have three key announcements to pass along. For the racers, this will be a televised event as the FOX South Network will be doing the coverage. For the fans it is a can’t loose deal. The Ramada Inn will be offering rooms for up to four people for just $55.00, and the Best Western Hotel will be offering rooms for up too four people for just $69 per night, with a hot breakfast included in that price, both in Burlington NC . Another key deal and a race fans dream come true, for just $30 you can buy a combination ticket for both the Ace Speedway MSA show April 15 and the South Boston (VA) Speedway double header show the next day, April 16, featuring the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour and the K&N NASCAR East Pro Series. For questions or further information visit online at northsouthshootout.com or call 336-442-4317. For more information about the Midwest Supermodified Association presented by Town Money Saver, please visit midwestsupers.com.
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