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2/14/2009
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ORANGE COUNTY
SPEEDWAY MODIFIED TEST SET FOR FEBRUARY 17TH
New Tires and Old Surface
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Officials from C & C Racing Promotions and the Southern Modified Race Tour
have announced a test for the open-wheel Modifieds at Orange County Speedway
in Rougemont, NC for Monday, February 16th. The test will serve as a
base-line for all teams entered in the event for things such as gear ratio
and tire compounds and will feature cars from the North and South.
“We wanted to get a feel for where the teams need to be with rear
gear ratios and possibly some spring and sway bar combinations and
especially the new tire compound we plan to use for 2009 on the SMRT Tour”
said tour promoter, Randy Myers. “It has been several years since the “Tour
Type” Modifieds raced at OCS and to have a chance to get some laps on the
track will be a great benefit for everyone. The SMRT Tour has used the same
tire compound for several years and with the Whelen Modified Tour moving to
a new tire, we felt this would be the perfect opportunity to make a change
as well. Hoosier has provided a solid tire for the Modifieds for years and
the cost factor is really big to the teams in this area so we wanted to try
to improve on what we had plus try to make for a better show for the fans.
Monday’s test will give us a chance to evaluate the new compounds on an
older surface. We feel the new “stuff” will give the drivers a better feel
for the track and car and increase competition throughout the field”, Myers
said.
Three teams will take to the OCS pavement shortly after Noon on
Monday. Teams scheduled for the test include the Hillbilly Racing Team from
Westfield, NC with driver Ronnie Silk. Silk is coming off a great week at
New Smyrna Speedway with a win in the 50 lap “John Blewett Memorial” and
several other strong runs during five nights of action on the fast Florida
half-mile. Also scheduled for the test is the Myers Racing #4 Modified with
Jason Myers at the controls. Myers had several good runs during the 2008
season. 2008 “North-South Shootout” winner, Burt Myers, will also be on hand
to share some seat time in the #4 Modified. 2001 SMART Modified Champion,
Jay Foley, will also be on hand with the Stuart, Virginia based #57 Mod.
The track will be open at 12:00 Noon to fans in the grandstands as
well as any interested teams. Modified teams will be permitted in the pits
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Source: Randy Myers
/ ASA Southern Modified Race Tour
Posted: February
14, 2009 |
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