Summit USMTS/USRA Southern Nationals set for November 5-7 at RPM Speedway


Sunoco USRA Factory Stock and USRA Limited Mod competitors will battle at the 3rd Annual Summit USMTS/USRA Southern Nationals at the RPM Speedway in Crandall, Texas, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 5-7.

Those two classes will be joined by the fire-breathing USMTS Modifieds all three nights with the USRA Tuners joining the party Friday and Saturday.

Fans seeking that final fast fix before winter begins to creep in will see some incredible action all three days with a complete program of qualifying heat races and feature events each night.

Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks and USRA Limited Mods will both be competing for $1,000 to win Thursday, $1,250 to win Friday and $1,500 to win Saturday.

Meanwhile, USMTS drivers will battle for a $2,000 top prize Thursday while Friday’s winner gets $3,000. Saturday’s championship finale pays $5,000 to win.

The event will kick off with an open practice on Wednesday, November 4, from 6-8:30 p.m., and is currently slated to be the only night for hot laps. Pits open at 2 p.m. and the drivers meeting is slated for 5:30. Pit passes are $20 or $15 for kids ages 6-10.

On Thursday and Friday, general admission spectator tickets are $20 for those ages 17 and older. Kids (6-11), juniors (12-16), seniors (62+) and members of the military get in for $15. Pit passes are $40 for everybody 11 and older or a three-day pit pass will be available for $110. Pit passes for kids (6-10) are $20.

On Saturday, general admission spectator tickets are $25 for those ages 17 and older. Juniors (12-16), seniors (62+) and members of the military get in for $20 while kids (6-11) are just $5. Pit passes are $40 for everybody 11 and older. Pit passes for kids (6-10) are $25.

There is no charge for grandstand seating or pit passes for children under 6 years of age any day.

The pits open at 2 p.m., the drivers meeting starts at 5:30 and racing gets underway at 6 p.m. all three days. However, if the high temperature is more than 70 degrees any day, all times are one half-hour later that day.

Every division and every lap every night will be broadcast live at RacinDirt.TV.

PAYOUTS

Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks and USRA Limited Mods: Thursday – 1. $1000, 2. $700, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $200, 7. $175, 8. $150, 9. $125, 10. $120, 11. $115, 12. $110, 13. $105, 14. $100, 15. $95, 16. $90, 17. $85, other starters $80; Friday – 1. $1250, 2. $800, 3. $600, 4. $450, 5. $350, 6. $270, 7. $220, 8. $200, 9. $175, 10. $150, 11. $140, 12. $135, 13. $130, 14. $125, 15. $120, 16. $115, 17. $110, 18. $105, other starters $100; Saturday – 1. $1500, 2. $900, 3. $700, 4. $500, 5. $400, 6. $350, 7. $300, 8. $250, 9. $225, 10. $200, 11. $180, 12. $160, 13. $150, 14. $145, 15. $140, 16. $135, 17. $130, other starters $125, non-qualifiers $100 if raced all three days or $50 if only Saturday.

Factory Stock and Limited Mod pre-entry is $50 Thursday, $75 Friday, $100 Saturday or $150 for three days. Late entry is $75 Thursday, $100 Friday, $125 Saturday or $300 for three days. Pre-entry ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2. Click here to download the entry form.

USRA Tuners: Friday – 1. $200, 2. $150, 3. $125, 4. $100, 5. $90, 6. $80, 7. $70, 8. $65, 9. $60, 10. $55, 11. $50, 12. $45, 13. $45, other starters $40, non-qualifiers $30; Saturday – 1. $300, 2. $250, 3. $200, 4. $175, 5. $150, 6. $130, 7. $120, 8. $110, 9. $100, 10. $95, 11. $90, 12. $85, 13. $80, 14. $75, 15. $70, 16. $65, other starters $60, non-qualifiers $40.

Tuner pre-entry is $25 for two days. Late entry is $50. Pre-entry ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2. Click here to download the entry form.

USMTS Modifieds: Thursday – 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $500, 7. $450, 8. $400, 9. $350, 10. $325, 11. $300, 12. $275, other starters $250, non-qualifiers $50; Friday – 1. $3000, 2. $1700, 3. $1200, 4. $900, 5. $700, 6. $600, 7. $550, 8. $500, 9. $450, 10. $400, 11. $375, 12. $350, 13. $325, 14. $300, 15. $275, other starters $275, non-qualifiers $75; Saturday – 1. $5000, 2. $3000, 3. $1700, 4. $1200, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $700, 8. $600, 9. $550, 10. $500, 11. $475, 12. $450, 13. $425, 14. $400, 15. $375, 16. $350, 18. $325 other starters $300, non-qualifiers $100.

Modified pre-entry is $100 Thursday, $125 Friday, $150 Saturday or $250 for three days. Late entry is $125 Thursday, $150 Friday, $175 Saturday or $300 for three days.

POINTS STANDINGS

Top 10 as of October 4, 2020

Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series – Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks: Walter Hamilton 4425, Tommy Davis Jr. 4399, Nate Dixon 4205, Kyle Blanton 4185, Chris Davis 4133, Joshua Sewell 4081, Michael Bowles 3986, Lee McCullough 3832, Brian Holland 3799, Jeff Hammitt 3779.

Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series – USRA Limited Mods: Tommy Davis Jr. 4505, Rowdy Day 4298, Johnny Torres 4204, Jared Maupin 4058, Ryan Thomas 4005, Gregory Muirhead 3979, Jonathan Powers 3976, Josh Cournoyer 3881, Michael Bowles 3765, Mitchell Henson 3757.

Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s: Rodney Sanders 3228, Dereck Ramirez 3037, Jason Hughes 2844, Zack VanderBeek 2638, Terry Phillips 2505, Tyler Davis 2457, Tanner Mullens 2306, Casey Skyberg 2252, Adam Kates 2047, Joe Duvall 2005.

RULES & PROCEDURES

USRA rules apply for Factory Stocks and Limited Mods. USMTS rules apply for Modifieds. USMTS and USRA licenses are recommended but not required. Draw for heat race starting spot ends 15 minutes before hot laps begin. Qualifying for A-Main by heat race passing points and B-Main(s). RACEceivers and AMB transponders mandatory and available for rent or purchase. USRA national points and true car count bonus (minimum 60) each night for Factory Stocks and Limited Mods. USMTS national points each night for Modifieds.

Provisionals: will be added to the A-Main each night to the two drivers highest in national points that fail to qualify for the A-Main (must be licensed to be eligible). No additional points are awarded to other provisionals that may be added to the starting lineup by the event promoter.

Mandatory Decals: American Racer, Mesilla Valley Transportation and Summit Racing Equipment decals are required for all three classes. USRA competitors are also required to display the MSD and USRA logo decals. The Sunoco Racing Fuels decal is required for Factory Stocks. USMTS competitors are also required to display the Casey's, Super Clean and USMTS logo decals. Other decals may be required for points funds or contingency awards from those sponsors.

The RPM Speedway is a 1/4-mile semi-banked dirt oval located southeast of Crandall on US 175 E to CR 4106 (Bud Stoy Rd. exit) to the intersection of CR 4104. The physical address is 1267 Co Rd 4106, Crandall, TX 75114. For more information, check out rpmdirt.com or get social on Facebook and Twitter.

Currently, the 2020 schedule for the Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s is highlighted by 40 nights of racing at 25 unique dirt ovals for the 22nd season of competition for the world’s Best of the Best in dirt modified racing.

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