12/11/2009
MODIFIED RACING
SERIES
LANDS STAFFORD RACE |
“Our heritage is modifieds. We have watched this series
for six years and they have modified racing’s best interest.” Those were the
words of Stafford Motor Speedway chief operating officer and general
manager, Mark Arute, after announcing the addition of the Modified Racing
Series to his 2010 schedule at the famed Connecticut oval.
Friday night Sept 10, 2010., will find the New England based tour
taking to the half-mile speedway for the first time. The event promises to
draw entries from throughout the northeast and some of the top names in
modified racing.
“We have listened to our fans and competitors,” said Arute. “Our
supporters have been very vocal. They have told us we need to consider
bringing in the Modified Racing Series. We reconsidered some past stances on
the series. We are delighted to be bringing the Modified Racing Series to
Stafford.”
Series founder and president, Jack Bateman, was equally as pleased.
Stafford has been on the MRS radar for some time. “When we started branching
out with the series, going to Connecticut, Stafford was always on my mind. I
am pleased that we will have the opportunity to showcase our series at a
premier speedway like Stafford Springs.”
The addition of the Stafford event brings the total to 20 races for
2010. It has been the practice of Bateman to add a new venue each of the
last six seasons. This off-season Bateman has scored a “hat trick” with
three new race events for the new campaign. “Albany-Saratoga, Airborne, and
now Stafford Springs, the icing on the cake.”
Stafford modified fans will be treated to qualifying races to
determine the starting lineup for the 100 lap feature. For more information,
www.staffordmotorspeedway.com.
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Source: John H. Spence
/ Modified Racing Series
Posted: December
11, 2009 |
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