Springfield Raceway ready to start 2022 season; Dalton ready to defend title


Springfield Raceway dirt track action begins this Saturday, April 2, with Watson Metal Masters Opening Night.

Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series points begin this Saturday and the competition wants to end the night in Watson Metal Masters Victory Lane.

"We are excited for another racing season with Springfield Raceway as the Watson Metal Masters Victory Lane," said Bill Schauber, owner of Watson Metal Masters. "Watson Metal Masters incorporates the partnership with the Springfield Raceway to hire employees at our stainless steel tank fabrication plant located in Springfield and to show appreciation to our Watson Metal Masters employees with some free nights of entertainment at the Springfield Raceway."

Carthage veteran Jackie Dalton is the defending USRA B-Mod track champion at the quick quarter-mile clay oval.

Other classes racing this Saturday include Modifieds, MW Modz, Legends, Pure Stocks and FWD/Mini-Stocks.

Driving Directions: I-44 to exit 75, then south to Kearney Hwy., then 1.0 mile west to Westgate Ave., then 0.3 mile south to 2110 N FM RD 123, Springfield, MO.

Grandstands:
Adults - $17
Seniors/Military - $15

Pits:
Adults $35
Kids 6-14 $15
5 & Under FREE

Times:
Pit Gate - 2:45 p.m.
Grandstands- 5 p.m.
Drivers meeting 5:30 p.m.
Draw cut off 5:45 p.m.
Hot laps - 6 p.m.
Racing - 6:30 p.m.

If you can’t attend the Springfield Raceway you have the option to watch it from your home live at SpringfieldRaceway.TV.

About Watson Metal Masters
Established in 1995 , Watson Metal Masters is a provider of small tanks and component parts. It specializes in the fabrication of stainless steel process tanks and vessels. The company also offers services, such as engineering, fabrication and field fabrication. Watson Metal Masters offers a wide range of products, which include jacketed tanks, agitated tanks, electro polished tanks, horizontal tanks and many more. It serves various industries, such as food, meat, poultry, dairy, beverage, chemical, petro-chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, health and beauty aid, paint, cosmetics, and many other industries. Watson Metal Masters Inc. specializes in stainless and alloy custom fabrication industry.

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