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BATTLEGROUND SPEEDWAY INAUGURAL LIMITED/SPORT MODIFIED CHASSIS CHALLENGE POSTPONED
Highest paying event for this class promises to bring competitors from all points of the Mid-South to Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas postponed two weeks.
Highlands, Texas; June 30th, 2010 - - - With the onset of Hurricane Alex to south Texas and the rain in the Houston area, Mike Walling, Owner/Promoter of Battleground Speedway has made the tough decision to postpone the event two weeks. "With respect to all the traveling cars and the families that need to take care of business at home through this storm I felt this was the best decision. The last thing I want is for people having to drive for hours to get here and then turn around and go home without racing", Mike Stated, "We definitely will put this race on and will try and do just that on July 15-17. Thanks to all for understanding and we'll try this again in 2 weeks."
The tentative format for the Challenge will be two 20 lap qualifying features to set the field for the 40 lap Main Event. On Friday, all teams will participate through heat races and B Mains to run the first 20 lap qualifying A Main. The top ten in the A main will start in the 40 lap Challenge. On Saturday, all remaining teams will have another shot at qualifying for the Challenge by participating through heat races and B Mains to enter the second qualifying 20 lap A Main. The top twelve finishers of that race will join the other qualified drivers in the 40 lap Challenge Saturday night. Two provisional starters will be added by Mike, based on their yearly points position as part of the Battleground weekly racing.
With the new schedule the track will be open on Thursday, July 15th for practice for this event. Gates open on Thursday at 3:00 PM with hot laps from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Friday July 16th, the Gates open at 4:00 PM with hot laps set to begin at 7:30 PM. Racing will follow shortly afterwards. On Saturday, July 17th, the Gates will be open all day, with hot laps scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM, with racing to follow. Sunday, July 18th will be the new rain day.
Admission to the Grandstands on Thursday night is free, with a charge of $20.00 for a pit pass. Friday night, Grandstand admissions are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors, pit passes are $25.00 and kids 12 and under are free (a Battleground Speedway guarantee). A limited number of free tickets were issued by Fast 1 Fabricating for Saturday’s racing. For those who weren’t able to get one, admission will be $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors, pit passes will be $30.00. Kids 12 and under are still free. Parking will be free, as is usual at Battleground Speedway. On Friday and Saturday, the Pure and Hobby Stocks will also be racing.
For the racers, the rules and other information can be found on the Battleground Speedway website at www.battlegroundspeedway.net.
Battleground Speedway is located just north of Highlands, Texas at 10625 Crosby-Lynchburg Road. Telephone No.: (832) 421-RACE – (831) 421-7223. Email: mike@battlegroundspeedway.net
INAUGURAL LIMITED/SPORT MODIFIED CHASSIS CHALLENGE JUST DAYS AWAY
Highest paying event for this class promises to bring competitors from all points of the Mid-South to Battleground Speedway in Highlands, Texas
Highlands, Texas; June 29th 2010 - - - The Inaugural Limited/Sport Modified Chassis Challenge at Battleground Speedway is scheduled to start on Friday, July 2nd. The brain child of Battleground Speedway Owner/Promoter Mike Walling, the event is the first of its kind and the highest paying exclusively for the Limited/Sport Modified class. The overall purse for the event is $25,000. The Challenge winner will take home $5,000. Chassis builders for the class will have their work on display in the in the Midway area of the facility. Saturday night will also have a fireworks display in honor of Independence Day.
Competing in the event will be local Limited Modified drivers Thomas Downey, Howard Willis, Phil Dixon, John O Whittington, Jeff Mueller and many, many others. Competitors are expected to be racing from all across the Mid-South region to challenge the local drivers.
The tentative format for the Challenge will be two 20 lap qualifying features to set the field for the 40 lap Main Event. On Friday, all teams will participate through heat races and B Mains to run the first 20 lap qualifying A Main. The top ten in the A main will start in the 40 lap Challenge. On Saturday, all remaining teams will have another shot at qualifying for the Challenge by participating through heat races and B Mains to enter the second qualifying 20 lap A Main. The top ten finishers of that race will join the other qualified drivers in the 40 lap Challenge Saturday night.
The track will be open on Thursday, July 1st for practice for this event. Gates open on Thursday at 3:00 PM with hot laps from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Friday July 2nd, the Gates open at 4:00 PM with hot laps set to begin at 7:30 PM. Racing will follow shortly afterwards. On Saturday, July 3rd, the Gates will be open all day, with hot laps scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM, with racing to follow. Sunday, July 4th will be the rain day.
Admission to the Grandstands on Thursday night is free, with a charge of $20.00 for a pit pass. Friday night, Grandstand admissions are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors, pit passes are $25.00 and kids 12 and under are free (a Battleground Speedway guarantee). A limited number of free tickets were issued by Fast 1 Fabricating for Saturday’s racing. For those who weren’t able to get one, admission will be $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors, pit passes will be $30.00. Kids 12 and under are still free. Parking will be free, as is usual at Battleground Speedway. On Friday and Saturday, the Pure and Hobby Stocks will also be racing.
For the racers, the rules and other information can be found on the Battleground Speedway website at www.battlegroundspeedway.net.
Battleground Speedway is located just north of Highlands, Texas at 10625 Crosby-Lynchburg Road. Telephone No.: (832) 421-RACE – (831) 421-7223. Email: mike@battlegroundspeedway.net
ASCSGULF SOUTH SERIES RETURNS TO BATTLEGROUND SPEEDWAY May 15th, 2010
Incredible race in early March indicates a great event this weekend.
Highlands, Texas; May 11th 2010 - - - Battleground Speedway will be hosting their second winged sprint car event of the 2010 season when the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Gulf South Region charge their way back around Texas’ fastest high banked 3/8 mile dirt oval on May 15th, 2010. This will only be the second time series has ever appeared at Battleground. The earlier event scheduled for April 23rd was rained out.
There will only be one more opportunity to see the winged warriors of the ASCS at Battleground Speedway this year, so fans are encouraged to attend this weekend's event. It should be noted that there isn't a National ASCS event scheduled for the coming weekend, making very likely that some of the nationally competing teams will make the tow south to Highlands, Texas.
Appearing as support classes for the ASCS Gulf South winged sprint cars are the Battleground Speedway Pure Stocks, Hobby Stocks and Limited Modifieds.
All race fans are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Battleground Speedway on May 15th 2010 for exciting, professional dirt track racing action. General Admission gates open at 4 PM. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 PM with the racing action starting with the heat races at 7 PM.
All seating is General Admission and is $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors. We would like to remind everybody that Battleground is the only area track that doesn't charge admission for kids 12 and under. Pit passes for this special event will be $30.00.
Don’t forget to check out the Battleground Speedway website at www.battlegroundspeedway.net for class rules, schedule details and updates and point standings throughout the season.
Battleground Speedway is located just north of Highlands, Texas at 10625 Crosby-Lynchburg Road. Telephone No.: (832) 421-RACE – (831) 421-7223. Email: mike@battlegroundspeedway.net
ASCSGULF SOUTH SERIES RETURNS TO BATTLEGROUND SPEEDWAY APRIL 23RD, 2010
Incredible race in early March indicates better racing to come.
Highlands, Texas; April 20th 2010 - - - Battleground Speedway will be hosting their 2010 second winged sprint car event of the season when the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Gulf South Region charge their way back around Texas’ fastest high banked 3/8 mile dirt oval on April 23rd, 2010. This will only be the second time series has ever appeared at Battleground.
Those fans that were out in March for the Gulf Coast Nationals know what a great show it was, with fellow Show Me Staters Brian Brown and Jesse Hockett making full use of the wide Battleground racing groove. For those fans that didn't make the trip, now is another chance to see these cars race on a track perfectly suited for the winged sprinters.
Appearing as support classes for the ASCS Gulf South winged sprint cars are the Battleground Speedway Pure Stocks, Hobby Stocks and Limited Modifieds.
All race fans are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Battleground Speedway on April 23rd 2010 for exciting, professional dirt track racing action. General Admission gates open at 5 PM. Hot laps are scheduled for 7:30 PM with the racing action starting with the heat races at 8 PM.
All seating is General Admission and is $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors. We would like to remind everybody that Battleground is the only area track that doesn't charge admission for kids 12 and under. Pit passes for this special event will be $30.00.
Don’t forget to check out the Battleground Speedway website at www.battlegroundspeedway.net for class rules, schedule details and updates and point standings throughout the season.
Battleground Speedway is located just north of Highlands, Texas at 10625 Crosby-Lynchburg Road. Telephone No.: (832) 421-RACE – (831) 421-7223. Email: mike@battlegroundspeedway.net
BATTLEGROUND SPEEDWAY READY FOR THE LONE STAR 50
Hondo, the Texas Longhorn will return to Victory Lane
Highlands, Texas; March 23rd 2010 - - - In just three days, Battleground Speedway will once again host the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, this time for the Lone Star 50. The latest word is that Hondo, the Texas Longhorn that graced Victory Lane and was popular with both the drivers and the fans, has not passed on as previously reported. He will, in fact, be back at the Highlands, Texas track to anchor the race victory celebrations.
Mike Walling, owner, operator and promoter at Battleground has been working for most of the month of March, adding new material and resurfacing the track. "Since I've owned Battleground, the track has never looked so good", Mike stated earlier this week, "The surface is as close to perfect as humanly possible".
All race fans not already planning to attend the event are strongly encouraged to come out to Battleground Speedway this Friday since this is the only appearance for the nationally touring late model series in the Houston Area this year. General Admission gates open at 4:00 PM. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 PM with the racing action starting with the heat races at 7:00 PM.
This year’s event will be the Lone Star 50, with a 50 lap feature race to decide the winner of $10,000.00. Last year, Battleground hosted the Lone Star 100 with Shannon Babb taking home the trophy and the money. Shannon will be returning to Highlands to defend his title; however several drivers, including 2009 Series Champion Josh Richards, as well as Tim McCreadie, Darrell Smith, Billy Moyer, Chubb Frank, Steve Francis and many others will be looking for the prestigious win. Local drivers looking to take advantage of their knowledge of the fast, high banked 3/8 mile over the touring regulars include Howard Willis, Kevin Sitton, Chris Holley and Chris Brown.
Appearing as support classes for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series are the Battleground Speedway Pure Stocks, Hobby Stocks and Limited Modifieds.
All seating is General Admission and is $32.00 for adults. Children 12 under are always free at Battleground Speedway. Pit passes for this special event will be $38.00, only $6.00 more that General Admission and a real bargain for the fans that want to get the “close up” experience of this level of racing.
Don’t forget to check out the Battleground Speedway website at www.battlegroundspeedway.net for class rules, schedule details and updates and point standings throughout the season.
Battleground Speedway is located just north of Highlands, Texas at 10625 Crosby-Lynchburg Road. Telephone No.: (832) 421-RACE – (831) 421-7223. Email: mike@battlegroundspeedway.net
BATTLEGROUND SPEEDWAY HOSTS THE RETURN OF THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL HEROES
The Lone Star 50 marks only Houston area visit for the national touring series
Highlands, Texas; March 3rd 2010 - - - Battleground Speedway will be hosting the return of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series on March 26th, 2010. This will be the only opportunity for race fans in southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana to come out and see the stars of the national touring series. The event is only the second time that the series has raced in the Houston area, the first being last year, also at Battleground Speedway.
This year’s event will be the Lone Star 50, with a 50 lap feature race to decide the winner of $10,000.00. Last year, Battleground hosted the Lone Star 100 with Shannon Babb taking home the trophy and the money. Shannon will be returning to Highlands to defend his title; however several drivers, including 2009 Series Champion Josh Richards, as well as Tim McCreadie, Darrell Smith, Billy Moyer, Chubb Frank, Steve Francis and many others will be looking for the win. Local drivers looking to take advantage of their knowledge of the fast, high banked 3/8 mile over the touring regulars include Howard Willis, Kevin Sitton, Chris Holley and Chris Brown.
Last year, the event winner had the opportunity to share victory lane with Hondo, an authentic Texas Longhorn with a seven foot spread between his horns. Mike Walling, owner and promoter of Battleground Speedway, has sadly reported that Hondo has gone on to greener pastures. Mike is actively seeking a replacement and hopes to offer the winner of the event the same kind of special Texas greeting in Victory Lane.
Appearing as support classes for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series are the Battleground Speedway Pure Stocks, Hobby Stocks and Limited Modifieds.
All race fans are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Battleground Speedway on Friday Night, March 26th 2010 for exciting, professional dirt track racing action. General Admission gates open at 6 PM. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 PM with the racing action starting with the heat races at 7 PM.
All seating is General Admission and is $32.00 for adults. Children 12 under are always free at Battleground Speedway. Pit passes for this special event will be $38.00.
Don’t forget to check out the Battleground Speedway website at www.battlegroundspeedway.net for class rules, schedule details and updates and point standings throughout the season.
Battleground Speedway is located just north of Highlands, Texas at 10625 Crosby-Lynchburg Road. Telephone No.: (832) 421-RACE – (831) 421-7223. Email: mike@battlegroundspeedway.net
BATTLEGROUND SPEEDWAY OPENS THE SEASON WITH THE 3RD ANNUAL ASCS GULF COAST NATIONALS ON MARCH 6TH, 2010
First event of the Battleground Speedway season to be a new beginning for the facility
Highlands, Texas; February 26th 2010 - - - Battleground Speedway will be kicking off their 2010 racing season with a bang when the winged sprint cars of the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Gulf South Region blast their way around Texas fastest high banked 3/8 mile dirt oval on March 6th, 2010. This will be the 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Nationals and the first time for the event and the series to appear at Battleground.
The 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Nationals also marks a new era for the recently reopened facility. It will not only be the first time for the ASCS sprint cars to make an appearance, but will also be the first time that any winged sprint cars have competed on the track in 10 years.
Mike Walling, owner and promoter of Battleground Speedway, states that over 40 teams have committed to attending the event.
Appearing as support classes for the ASCS Gulf South winged sprint cars are the Battleground Speedway Pure Stocks, Hobby Stocks and Limited Modifieds.
All race fans are encouraged to bring their friends and family to Battleground Speedway on March 6th 2010 for exciting, professional dirt track racing action. General Admission gates open at 6 PM. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 PM with the racing action starting with the heat races at 7 PM.
All seating is General Admission and is $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors and free for children 12 under. Pit passes for this special event will be $30.00.
Dont forget to check out the Battleground Speedway website at www.battlegroundspeedway.net for class rules, schedule details and updates and point standings throughout the season.
Battleground Speedway is located just north of Highlands, Texas at 10625 Crosby-Lynchburg Road. Telephone No.: (832) 421-RACE (831) 421-7223. Email: mike@battlegroundspeedway.net
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