9/1/2010
Sprint Source
USAC WESTERN CLASSIC RACING SERIES TO RACE IN 2011
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (August 31, 2010) – After months of preparation, the United States Auto Club has formally announced the projected USAC Western Classic Racing Series “A Tribute to NARC” for the 2011 racing season.
The planned series will encompass the USAC Western Sprint Car Series and USAC Western Midget Series under the Western Classic Racing Series banner for 16 races, eight on dirt and eight on asphalt.
The addition of dirt races on the schedule will enhance the sprint car series to shine on a national platform, and also allow racers from the USAC/CRA and USAC 360 divisions to compete for a full Western title.
Another important aspect of the series will be to commemorate the legendary history of the Northern Auto Racing Club. In continuing with the theme established by the Louie Vermeil Classic, held this weekend at Calistoga Speedway, each race in 2011 will be named for a person who has distinguished themselves in Northern California racing history.
“The Vermeil family is very proud of the modern product of non-wing sprint car races that take place annually on Labor Day weekend,” retired NFL Football Coach Dick Vermeil said. “They have never been better and we only have one team to thank for that, the one coached by Tommy Hunt.”
Traditional non-wing sprint cars will be the basis for the series, with more rules information coming soon. The series will compete on Hoosier rubber, with the tire choices also being finalized soon. A dirt championship, pavement championship, and overall championship will be awarded.
Additionally, the USAC Western Sprint Car Series on asphalt will continue with races in Idaho, Utah, and at the Turkey Night Grand Prix in addition to their eight race slate within the USAC Western Classic Racing Series. Dirt racers with the USAC Western Classic Racing Series will be able to add dates from either the USAC/CRA or the USAC 360 divisions to create a full calendar of action.
With the many possibilities of car owner and driver participation available, large car counts are expected for this series. The projected series has already created a precedent with its races at Calistoga that have attracted strong car and fan support. That event is seen as a model for what the entire series could entail in 2011.
Representatives from the series will be on hand at Calistoga this weekend with competitor participation forms and fan surveys. A series of three competitor information meetings will be held throughout the central valley of California coming up in late September. More information will be released through the racing media when available.
The series is also available on Facebook at keywords “USAC Western Classic Racing Series” or through the USAC Western Sprint Car Series Facebook page.
Potential sponsors and competitors can contact Tommy Hunt at the USAC Western office for more information. Tommy can be reached at (916) 864-8722.
The United States Auto Club is online at www.usacracing.com
Submitted By: Steven Blakesley
