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Tucson,
Arizona (October 6th,
2009) - An additional bonus has been set for the already
lucrative Wes Hurst Memorial purse. A $500 extra
incentive for the highest finishing car with a Ford 9
inch rear end has been added to the nearly $100,000 in
prize money to be distributed over the course of the
blockbuster event.
"This is just one more thing that will make this show
completely over the top" commented Benji Lyons, USA
Raceway promoter "the added incentive's and the huge
money just to start the A, B or C main, makes this a
show for any competitor with a mod."
The Wes Hurst Memorial which takes place on the weekend
following Thanksgiving enters it 5th year and is
anticipated to be the largest Modified event of 2009.
The best of the best will tackle USA Raceway's 3/8-mile
clay oval for three days on November 27, 28 and 29. An
unprecedented $15,000 top prize awaits the eventual
winner as that name will be added to past champions that
include Christy Georges, Richie Tosh, Tommy Weider and
2008 winner Terry Phillips.
Ticket pricing and purchasing information can be found
online at http://www.usaraceway.net/Uploads/WesHurstMemorialTicketForm.pdf
or by calling the USA Raceway office at 520-574-8515
Entry forms for the $15,000 to win/$1,500 to start Wes
Hurst Memorial can be found at www.usaraceway.net/Uploads/WesHurstEntry.pdf
Hotel Information can be found at www.usaraceway.net/lodging.php
or by calling the Tucson Airport Courtyard by Marriott
at 520-573-0000
USA Raceway is located east of Tucson off I-10 exit 268,
then 1.6 miles south on Craycroft Road, which turns into
Los Reales. For more information please, contact the
track at 520-574-8515 or additional information
regarding USA Raceway can be found at http://www.usaraceway.net
Christy Georges became the first winner of the Wes Hurst
Memorial in 2005 also marking the richest win by a
female driver in the Modified ranks. Georges went on to
claim the 2006 BRA National Championship and has
captured one victory at USA Raceway in 2009.
Richie Tosh from Salado Arkansas added his name to the
list of Wes Hurst winners as he won the event in 2006.
Tosh, a Batesville Motor Speedway standout, is expected
to return to Tucson in 2009 and try to become the first
repeat winner of the event.
Tommy Weider and Terry Phillips also captured the
esteemed memorial victory in 2007 and 2008
respectively. Phillips is the defending WHM champion
and will likely return to fight for his crown with hopes
of taking home the 15k prize.
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