The Supermodified Racing Association Winged Roadsters will be the featured group at Madera Speedway’s Super Saturday Event on August 9, 2008. Several teams that have had mechanical and other issues during the recent races have been able to effect repairs and are planning on running the high banked 1/3 mile oval.
Current point leader Jeff Russell of Idaho headlines the all star cast of drivers. He is closely challenged by perennial champion Troy Regier and veteran Bobby Dalton, both Californians. Much improved Driver Whitey Janssen from Nevada is sitting fourth in points due to strong finishes all year.
Young sophomore competitor Brian Warf from Idaho will return with a fresh engine after suffering a catastrophic failure while dominating the last event. Teams returning after missing one or more races include Pat Whittit of Idaho, David Prickett, 2007 Champ Martin McKeefery, Jim Birges, and Kenny White of California, along with Dale Lamborn of Nevada.
Tony Thomas heads up a new team out of Washington which will compete in their first Supermodified event. Veteran California campaigner and former winner Jim Tartaglia is planning on competing for the first time this season as well. Former Champion Lonnie Adamson of Utah has teamed up with Chassis Wizard Jim Belfiore and will also compete at Madera. Several other teams are listed as possibilities if all the pieces come together as planned.
The SMRA Competitors run with the 360 Supermodifieds of Madera Speedway in combined events during the Super Saturday Events. Top 360 competitors expected to show include Larry Hinz, Kenney Kinchen, David Tuey, Lance Jackson, Donnie Large, and Lance Tatro. In addition, the 360 car formerly campaigned by Kenny White is supposed to make an appearance with one of the Vanderpool clan at the wheel.
The Supermodifieds will compete in time trials, trophy dashes, heat races and a fifty lap feature event. Come out early on Saturday to catch all of the action. Madera Speedway is located at the Madera District Fairgrounds and is accessed from Freeway 99 via the Cleveland Avenue exit. We’ll see you all on August 9.
