Triple Header Up Next For Renegade Modified Tour August 1st-3rd

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3 wide Modified action at Ohio Valley (Zach Yost Photo)

(Middlebourne, WV) – Hype continues to build for the history making weekend on tap for the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour presented by Arizona Sports Shirts, August 1st – 3rd. The tour will showcase its talented crop of open wheel aces in the heart of the Mid-Ohio Valley for the first time ever. An expected 30+ modifieds will take to the high banks of three of the raciest venues in the region in search for $5,000 dollars in first place winnings. A prize that won’t come easy for the traveling stars as a ravenous pack of regional AMRA racers look to score the monumental touring win. By doing so they would snap a season long streak being the first non-tour regular to grab a Renegade of Dirt win in 2014.

First on the three night docket is a $1,500 to win 30 lap main event at the Legendary Hilltop Speedway in Marietta, OH on Friday night August 1st for the “Beasts of the East”. Race fans are encouraged to get to the speedway early to walk the pit area and meet the traveling stars as well as grab your seat for the big night ahead. On Saturday night the tour takes across the river for another $1,500 to win shootout at the Ohio Valley Speedway in Lubeck, WV on August 2nd. The weekend will then draws to a climactic conclusion with the 10th running of the “Dickson Classic”, one of the region’s oldest dirt modified events paying $2,000 dollars to the winner at the Tyler County Speedway.

Renegade of Dirt Modified Tour officials and Adrenaline Performance Products have also teamed up to put together a Meet N’ Greet/Celebration on Thursday night at the Steak N’ Shake located at 116 Grand Central Mall, Vienna, WV from 6pm-10pm. Race teams from the tour and the area are welcome to attend regardless of division. Anyone can bring their cars or just the family for a fun evening of ‘race talk’ as excitement builds for the big weekend ahead. We hope fans will take the opportunity to come on out and grab an autograph from their favorite drivers. The Renegade of Dirt souvenir trailer will also be on site for race fans to ‘gear up’ on the eve of the “Ohio River Shootout”. In addition, the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour’s weekly radio show “The Wanted” will go LIVE from Steak N’ Shake at 7pm until 9pm featuring LIVE interviews and etc. as they preview the big three day weekend ahead.

Officials of the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour are also pleased to announce Dickson Racing Shocks as a sponsor of the triple header weekend. Chris Dickson and DRS will be putting up $50 dollars CASH to the first two NON-QUALIFYING drivers each of the three nights. How it works; if 1st and 2nd in the B-Main make the show then the 3rd and 4th place finishers will receive the $50 bonus from Dickson Racing Shocks on top of their tow money. Dickson Racing Shocks will custom valve shocks for Dirt Track Late Models, Modifieds, and Sprint Cars. They specialize in JRi Shocks, Ohlins, and DRS custom Bilstein XDL Valvings. With 12 years of shock tuning experience Chris knows shocks and can get you in Victory Lane today! You can find them on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/DicksonRacingShocks.

It was also announced today that the Holiday Inn in Marietta, OH has come on board “Ohio River Shootout” weekend as the official host hotel. Rooms are available for just $70 dollars per night and you must mention the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour when purchasing. The Holiday Inn of Marietta is conveniently located at 701 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750. You reserve your rooms today by calling them at 740-374-9660.

The tour encourages everyone to continue checking the Renegades of Dirt online at www.renegadesofdirt.com or on the Renegades of Dirt Facebook at www.faceb0ok.com/rodconnect as even more great things continue to be unveiled for next weekends triple header. A weekend champion bonus, long tow, and other incentives are also in the works to reward participating drivers.

The Legendary Hilltop Speedway is located adjacently along the Ohio River on St. Rt. 7 at 863 Blue Knob Road, Marietta, OH 45750. You can contact the speedway by calling (740) 629-5515 or visiting them atwww.legendaryhilltopspeedway.net. You can also check them out on Facebo0k athttps://www.facebook.com/LegendaryHilltop. Gates open for the “Ohio River Shootout” at 4:30pm with racing getting underway at 7:00pm. Pit admission for the event is set at just $35 dollars with general admission priced at just $15 dollars, kids 10& Under FREE. Also running Super Late Models, EDGE Hotmods, FWD 4Cylinders, and Mini-Wedges.

The Ohio Valley Speedway is located on WV Rt. 68 south of Lubeck at the intersection of WV Rt. 68 and Wadesville Road in Lubeck, WV. For more information you can contact the speedway by calling(304)489-1871, (740)989-0019, or (304) 861-0299 (track). You can also visit them online at www.ohiovalleyspeedway.com or onFacebo0k athttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Ohio-Valley-Speedway/1418120678428244. Gates open for the “Ohio River Shootout” at 4pm with racing getting underway at 7pm. Pit admission for the event is set at just $30 dollars with general admission priced at just $15 dollars, kids 10& Under FREE. Also running AMRA Super Late Models, Pure Stocks, FWD 4Cylinders, and Mini-Wedges.

The Tyler County Speedway is located just three miles south of Middlebourne, WV at the Tyler County Fairgrounds. Race fans will also be treated to a complete program of JJK Mineral MWRA Mini Wedges, a FASTRAK Northeast Touring Late Model special, a Bud Weigle Memorial Late Model special, EDGE Hotmods, Modlites and FWD 4 Cylinders will also be in action. General admission is just $15, with pit passes at $35, children 10 and under free. Gates open at 4, MWRA Mini Wedges get underway at 6:15 with hotlaps/qualifying beginning at 7. For more information contact John Watson at 304-771-6874 or visit www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com.

The inaugural “Ohio River Shootout” is proudly presented by Adrenaline Performance Products. A family run business owned by Steve Eddy, a local area businessman. Adrenaline Performance is conveniently located at 112 East Fourth Street, Williamstown, WV 26187 and is a one stop shop for all your needs whether on a dirt late model, open wheel modified, stock car, and/or vintage hotrod. You can contact them on the phone at 304-375-7223 or email them at adrenalineperformanceproducts@gmail.com. Adrenaline Performance Products store hours are; Monday – Thursday ( 9:00am- 6:30pm ) Friday – Saturday ( 9:00am – 12:00PM ) they also service area race tracks and can be reached by phone at anytime.

For more information regarding the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour presented by Arizona Sport Shirts visit the Renegades of Dirt online at www.renegadesofdirt.com. You can also call Renegade Offices anytime for further information @ 304.771.5051. Like us on Faceb0ok at www.faceb0ok.com/rodconnector on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/rodconnect.

2014 Official ‘Renegade of Dirt Touring’ Sponsors Include: 
Arizona Sport Shirts – “The Official Apparel Provider” of the Renegades of Dirt
2Brothers Motorsports – Proud Presenter of the 2014 “Triple Crown”
Genesis Shocks – “The Xtreme Shock” of the Renegades of Dirt
DirtCast.com – “The Official Interview Network” of the Renegades of Dirt
XFactor Bushings – “The XFACTOR” in the Renegades of Dirt
The Wanted – “The Official Radio Show” of the Renegades of Dirt
American Racer – “The Official Racing Tire” of the Renegades of Dirt
Adrenaline Performance Products – Official Presenting Sponsor for the “Ohio River Shootout”
Tye Twarog Racers – “The Official Parts Supplier” of the Renegades of Dirt

2014 Renegade of Dirt Touring Sponsors: 
Arizona Sport Shirts, GottaRace.com, American Racer, Lias Tire, Xtreme Chassis, VP Race Fuels, Outlaw Graphics and Automotive, Tye Twarog Racers, DirtCast.com, ModFury.com, OhioValleyDTR.com, 2Brothers Motorsports, FastShafts, XFactor Bushings, Gibbys DTRN, DTR Updates, Terror Race Cars, Genesis Shocks, Adrenaline Performance Products and Innovative Graphics.

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