From Jim Hanks
Holly,MI – April 26, 2012 – Tampa, Florida’s
Dave Steele has entered the May 20
” Xtreme Speed Challenge “ Must See
Racing Xtreme Sprint Series event at
Winchester Speedway. The event will
also feature the debut of the new Must
See Racing Super Modified Series.
The Supers are returning to Winchester
after a twenty-two year haitus.
Steele will be behind the wheel of the Tony
Nosal owned TNT Promotions Diablo
Chassis #42. The car will be wrenched
by veteran mechanic Butch Dowker and
the potent team could be one of the early
favorites.
Steele is no stranger to Winchester Speedway. He has nearly ten United States Auto Club
Sprint Car victories at the track. In addition, he has two winged sprint cars victories including a
MSRXSS win during the ‘ King Of The Wings ‘ event in 2010. Steele has ran a limited schedule
the last few seasons to focus on family and his Steele Performance Parts business.
The thirty-seven year old driver is arguably the best pavement open wheel driver of all-time. He
is a two-time Little 500 winner. He is also a two-time Turkey Night Grand Prix champion and a
former Night Before the 500 midget winner. He has competed in the Indy Car Series as well as
the NASCAR NATIONWIDE Series. Steele is a two-time Silver Crown series champion as well
as former Tampa Bay Area Racing Association champion.
Steele is just one of several drivers who are expected to compete in the May 20 MSRXSS event
including: Brian Gerster, Jason Blonde, Jeff Bloom, Jason Cox, Aaron Pierce, Mike Larrison,
Brian Olson, Kody Swanson, Jo Jo Helberg, Jimmy McCune, Hank Lower, Billy Wease, Tanner
Swanson, Todd Fayard, Jacob Wilson and Dave Baumgartner among others.
The ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ is shaping up to be arguably one of the biggest open wheel
events of 2012. The TRUFUEL Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series will be competing in their
third event of the 2012 season. The BIOBASED.US Must See Racing Super Modified Series will
be competing in its inaugural event.
Both the Sprint Car and Super Modified feature events will each pay $6,000 to win thanks to
Don Wilshe and BIOBASED.US offering the Winners Circle Bonus. In addition, there will be a
$1,000 Fast Time Bonus to the Super Modified fast qualifier and $500 to the Sprint Car fast
qualifier.
There will be an open practice one day before the event May 19 from 2 – 6 P.M. to give teams
additional track time. The Full Throttle Modifieds and Vore’s Welding FWD Compacts will also
be part of this racing extravaganza.
Tickets for the ‘ Xtreme Speed Challenge ‘ are now on sale. Fans are encouraged to get tickets
early to avoid long lines at the ticket window the day of the event. Call (248) 535-5575 to
purchase tickets or log onto www.mustseeracing.com for additional details.