From Lance Jennings
Peoria, Az — (January 11, 2013) — In just two weeks, the 2013 season for the USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series will open at Peoria’s Canyon Speedway Park. Starting on January 25th, the “2nd Annual Winter Challenge” will feature six races in nine days that will draw many talented drivers from across the country.
Promoted by Kevin Montgomery, the 1/3-mile facility is offering more than $100,000 in total purses for the non-point “Arizona Speed Week” with IMCA Modifieds. The co-sanctioned main events with the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars will pay at least $2,000-to-win, while the winner of the February 2nd finale will take home $5,000.
Among the early entries are five-time Arizona Champions Charles Davis Jr. and Jeremy Sherman. Both drivers could match could match Ricky Johnson’s six “Copper State” titles with the USAC Southwest crown. Tracy Hines, who won last year’s “Winter Challenge,” USAC National Champion Bryan Clauson, and Robert Ballou will lead a strong Midwest contingent. Bud Kaeding, the defending USAC West Coast Champion, will make the trip from California to the “Valley of the Sun.”
USAC Southwest and West Coast Series rules will be followed, including the tire rule. The pit gate will open on 2:00pm on weekends and 4:00pm on weekdays. Racing will start on 5:00pm on weekends and 7:00pm on weekdays.
Canyon Speedway Park is located at 9777 West Carefree Highway in Peoria, Arizona. To get to the track, take Lake Pleasant Parkway, then 1.3 miles west on Carefree Highway. Discounted six day passes for VIP Suite, Reserved, and General seats are available until January 24th. Advance tickets are on sale now and more event information can be found at www.canyonspeedwaypark.com or calling (602) 258-7223 (RACE).
A general meeting for the USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15th at the Racers Advantage Store. Located at 3534 E. Broadway in Phoenix, the meeting will begin at 6:30pm and is open to anyone. USAC membership packets will be available and questions will be answered.
The USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series would like to thank Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Tire, and the Hose Advantage Store for their support. For more information on the series, visit www.southwestsprintcars.com, www.usacracing.com, or follow the series on Facebook (www.facebook.com/
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2013 USAC SOUTHWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE
DATE – TRACK – LOCATION
January 25: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Winter Challenge / $2,000-to-Win / Non-Points)
January 26: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Winter Challenge / $2,000-to-Win / Non-Points)
January 27: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Winter Challenge / $3,000-to-Win / Non-Points)
January 30: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Winter Challenge / $2,000-to-Win / Non-Points)
February 1: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Winter Challenge / $2,000-to-Win / Non-Points)
February 2: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Winter Challenge / $5,000-to-Win / Non-Points)
March 7: *Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, NV (Sin City Showdown / $2,500-to-Win / Grudge Series / Non-Points)
March 16: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Championship Opener)
March 23: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ
April 13: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ (Spring Fling)
April 27: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Canyon Clash)
May 11: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
May 25: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Salute To Indy)
May 26: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Salute To Indy)
June 8: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
June 22: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ
June 29: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Summer Sizzle)
July 13: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
July 19: **El Paso Speedway Park – El Paso, TX
July 20: **Southern New Mexico Speedway – Las Cruces, NM
July 27: Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Summer Slam)
August 21: TBA (Freedom Tour / Non-Points)
August 22: 81 Speedway – Wichita, KS (Freedom Tour / $2,500-to-Win / Non-Points)
August 23: Dodge City Raceway Park – Dodge City, KS (Freedom Tour / $2,500-to-Win / Non-Points)
August 24: Dodge City Raceway Park – Dodge City, KS (Freedom Tour / $2,500-to-Win / Non-Points)
September 7: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
September 14: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ
September 28: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Brawl For It All / $2,500-to-Win / Grudge Series)
October 12: Central Arizona Raceway – Casa Grande, AZ
October 19: Arizona Speedway – Queen Creek, AZ
October 31: *Perris Auto Speedway – Perris, CA (Oval Nationals / $2,500-to-Win / Grudge Series / Non-Points)
November 14: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Western World Championships)
November 15: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Western World Championships)
November 16: *Canyon Speedway Park – Peoria, AZ (Western World Championships / $7,500-to-Win)
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* = Co-Sanctioned Event With USAC West Coast Sprints.
** = Co-Sanctioned Event With NMMRA Sprints.
This schedule is subject to change.