BAKERSFIELD, CA -- After four races of the 1.3 million dollar NASCAR Weekly Racing Series at Mesa Marin Raceway, four different drivers have claimed victory in Late Model Stock Cars competition. Compared to the 2000 racing season which saw only five winners all year, this race season at Mesa Marin has proved to be most competitive in the Late Model division. Three-time champion Kevin Vernon struck first winning at the season opening event on March 18, with Mike Duncan, point leader Dan Holtz and the youngster Brandon Miller each having a turn in the winner’s circle the following weeks.
"It’s been the most competitive early season we have seen in many years." stated Mesa Marin Raceway General Manager, Larry Collins.
"Last race was the best race I have ever watched, at any racetrack, so I am looking forward to seeing what happens tomorrow night." Collins added.
All the previous winner’s will be back in action, along with other drivers looking to make it five different drivers for the year including former Irwindale Speedway champion Rod Johnson, Gary Collins, Rick Grissom, Bobby Aldridge and Kevin Thompson.
Joining the NASCAR Late Model Stock Cars tomorrow night will be Limited Late Models, and Street Stocks. Plus the 911 Race for Youth Series and the Jim Russell Racing School Series will also compete.
Gates open at 5:00pm, qualifying at 5:30pm, with racing underway at 7:30pm. Adult tickets $9.00, with children 12 and under admitted free.
NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Late Model Stock Cars
NASCAR Limited Late Models
Street Stocks - Jim Russell Series
911 Race for Youth Series
Saturday, May 5, 2001
Mesa Marin Raceway
1:00pm Pit Gates Open - Jim Russell Series
2:00pm Pit Gates Open - for Late Models, Limited Late Model and Street Stocks
2:30 - 3:00pm Practice - Jim Russell Series
3:00 - 3:15pm Practice - Street Stocks
3:15 - 3:30pm Practice - Limited Late Model
3:30 - 3:50pm Practice - Jim Russell Series
3:50 - 4:10pm Practice - Late Model Stock Cars
4:10 - 4:20pm Practice - 911 Race for Youth Series
4:20 - 4:30pm Practice - Street Stocks
4:30 - 4:40pm Practice - Limited Late Models
4:40 - 5:00pm Practice - NASCAR Late Model Stock Cars
5:10pm Drivers Meeting
5:00pm Spectator Gates Officially Open
5:30 - 5:55pm Qualifying - Jim Russell Series 2 laps
6:00 - 6:15pm Qualifying - Street Stocks 1 lap
6:15 - 6:30pm Qualifying - Limited Late Model 2 laps
6:30 - 6:45pm Qualifying - Late Model Stock Cars 2 laps
6:45pm Heats and Qualifying Races
7:30pm NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Late Model Stock Car Trophy Dash
Street Stocks Trophy Dash
Limited Late Model Trophy Dash
Trophy presentation - all divisions
Street Stocks Heat
911 Race for Youth Series Main Event
Jim Russell Series Main Event
Street Stocks Main Event
Limited Late Model Main Event
NASCAR Late Model Stock Cars Main Event
