by Lance Jennings
SANTA MARIA, CA – APRIL 5, 2013… When the USAC Western and VRA Midgets clash this Saturday at Ventura Raceway, the “Battle at the Beach” winner will take home $1,500. The first of four events sponsored by Automotive Racing Products will also feature Dwarf Cars, IMCA Modifieds, Mod Lites, Focus Midgets, Go-Karts, and Quads. The Pit Gates will open at Noon, the Front Gates will open at 3:00pm, with Racing set for 5:30pm at “The Best Little Dirt Track In America.”
Competitors must run the approved track mufflers:
A. Schoenfeld, 1. Part #14272735
B. Extreme Muffler, 1. Part #3512-3030, 2. Part #3512-3030SS
3. Both mufflers must be used in conjunction with insert 2312-30
D. Coast Fabrication
1. Part #300x625x17-2xVRA, 2. Part #400x625x17-2sVRA
In addition, Saturday’s purse at Ventura will be based on car count.
“BATTLE AT THE BEACH” PURSE: (20 CARS OR MORE)
1. $1,500; 2. $600; 3. $450; 4. $400; 5. $300; 6. $275; 7. $250; 8. $225; 9. $200; 10. $175; 11. $175; 12. $175; 13. $175; 14. $175; 15. $175; 16. $175; 17. $175; 18. $175; 19. $175; 20. $175. Total: $6,125. Non-Qual 1-4: $50. Non-Qual 5-Back: $25.
“BATTLE AT THE BEACH” PURSE: (19 CARS OR LESS)
1. $1,500; 2. $600; 3. $425; 4. $350; 5. $300; 6. $250; 7. $210; 8. $185; 9. $165; 10. $160; 11. $155; 12. $150; 13. $150; 14. $150; 15. $150; 16. $150; 17. $150; 18. $150; 19. $150; 20. $150. Total $5,650.
Among the drivers expected to be in action are Kody Swanson, Ronnie Gardner, Jake Swanson, Scott Pierovich, Trey Marcham, Cody Swanson, Nick Chivello, Shannon McQueen, Troy Rutherford, Robby Josett, Randi Pankratz, Jimmy Voitel, and many more.
Ventura Raceway is located at 10 West Harbor Blvd in Ventura, California. Adult tickets are $15, Seniors, Military, and Student tickets (with ID) are $11, and Children’s tickets (12 and under) are FREE. For more event information, visit the track’s website at www.venturaraceway.com or call (805) 648-RACE.
The USAC Western Midget Series would like to thank Amsoil, Hoosier Tire, McQueen Racing, Rugged Radios, and Western Performance Parts for their support. For more information on the group, visit www.usacracing.com or follow the series on Facebook (www.facebook.com/
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USAC WESTERN MIDGET POINT STANDINGS:
1. Kody Swanson-157; 2. Ronnie Gardner-150; 3. Jake Swanson-150; 4. Bryan Clauson-143; 5. Scott Pierovich-138; 6. Rico Abreu-128; 7. Christopher Bell-125; 8. David Prickett-118; 9. Trey Marcham-90; 10. Tanner Thorson-72; 11. Dillon Welch-71; 12. Cody Swanson-68; 13. Ryan Bernal-63; 14. Riley Emmel-61; 15. Frankie Guerrini-59; 16. Rick Shuman-54; 17. Terry Goodwin-50; 18. Shannon McQueen-45; 19. Dan Gundo-43; 20. J.R. Williams-36.
USAC WESTERN DIRT MIDGET POINT STANDINGS:
1. Ronnie Gardner-150; 2. Jake Swanson-150; 3. Bryan Clauson-143; 4. Scott Pierovich-138; 5. Rico Abreu-128; 6. Christopher Bell-125; 7. David Prickett-118; 8. Trey Marcham-90; 9. Kody Swanson-85; 10. Tanner Thorson-72; 11. Dillon Welch-71; 12. Cody Swanson-68; 13. Ryan Bernal-63; 14. Riley Emmel-61; 15. Rick Shuman-54; 16. Terry Goodwin-50; 17. Shannon McQueen-45; 18. Tanner Swanson-33; 19. Alex Schutte-32; 20. Randi Pankratz-28.