Mid-Nebraska Speedway and NCRA Sprinters This Saturday Night!

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From David Smith Jr.

Park City, Kansas – August 13, 2012 – The National Championship Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Precise Racing Products sprint car division will be back in action once again this coming Saturday night as they make their annual appearance at Mid-Nebraska Speedway in Doniphan, Nebraska.

Tow-time and defending tour champion C.J. Johnson continues to sit atop the point standings after the seven events that have been completed thus far on the 2012 season. Former series champion Jeremy Campbell, who won this event last year, is still within striking distance and will look to make up some ground this weekend.

Luke Cranston and Mike Peters sit third and fourth in the point standings and with five races remaining on the 360 sprint car schedule and both still have plenty of time to make his move to the top of the standings.

Tour regulars expected include Brodix rookie of the year leader Zach Blurton, Jon Freeman, Jake Martens, Jeff Stasa, Wyatt Burks, Taylor Velasquez, Ty Williams and Jordan Weaver. These as well as others expected from the Kansas and Nebraska area are expected.

Eight NCRA sprint car events have been held at Mid-Nebraska Speedway and seven different drivers have reached victory lane. Among the victorious include last year’s winner Campbell, Chad Humston, Peters, Jack Dover, Chuck Swenson, Jon Johnson and the only repeat winner, Garry Lee Maier.

Gates for the NCRA sprint car series first and only appearance for the 2012 race season will open at 5:00 PM with racing set for a 7:00 PM start time. General admission tickets are $16 in advance at all local O’Reilly Auto Parts and Pump and Pantry Stores or $18 at the gate. Kids ages six through twelve get in for just $5 while ages five and under will be admitted into the grandstands for free. Pit passes are $30.

Mid-Nebraska Speedway is located off of I-80 at exit 314 and two miles south on old Hwy 281. For more race or ticket information contact the office (308) 381-0088 or the track (402) 845-2988.

For more information on the 42nd anniversary season for the National Championship Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Precise Racing Products, find them at their new online address www.racencra.com or call the series office (316) 755-1781.

The series would like to take this time to thank their sprint car division partners and sponsors for the 2012 race season:

Park City, Kansas, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels, Vertex Magnetos, Rod End Supply, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, The Joie of Seating, Ultra Shield, Hooker Harness, Precise Racing Products, Taylor Cable Products, XXX Racing Chassis, Super Shox, Competition Suspension, JE Racing

Past NCRA Sprint Car Feature Winners at Mid-Nebraska Speedway:

08/20/11 Jeremy Campbell, 08/21/10 Chad Humston, 08/22/09 Mike Peters, 08/23/08 Jack Dover, 08/25/07 Garry Lee Maier, 08/24/06 Chuck Swenson, 09/10/05 Garry Lee Maier, 07/19/97 Jon Johnson