ADRA Ridin’ Topless At Elkins

The ADRA DirtMasters next 3 challenges are set for Friday June 28th and Saturday June 29th at Elkins Raceway in Elkins WV. There will be 3 features in 2 days beginning Friday night with the JC Distributing Stars and Stripes Topless 25, then on to the JC Distributing Twin Topless 25’s on Saturday. The fans and drivers alike enjoy the thrill of having the race cars run without the roof. The drivers will also enjoy 3 payouts for 3 events at $1500 to win, $2000 to win, and $3000 to win respectively. Competitors will be required to enter Friday night’s challenge to be eligible for Saturday’s challenges as part of the agreement with the race sponsor.

All 3 challenges will award full ADRA DirtMasters points. There is NO ADRA ENTRY FEE for these events and only a 1 time $50 annual ADRA DirtMasters membership fee required for those wishing to be eligible for the $10,000 ADRA DirtMasters Challenge Series point fund paying the top 10 ADRA DirtMasters in the region. Challengers will be awarded points for their best 10 ADRA DirtMasters Challenge finishes of the year. Currently there are 16 tentative dates with 2 more pending. ADRA Members need only to enter 7 events to qualify for the ADRA DirtMasters Challenge. http://www.elkinsraceway.net/

“The ADRA’S goals are to assist our local tracks with promotion of affordable special events that treat the fans to the best racing our region has to offer for a price they can appreciate,” explained Competition Coordinator Rocky Estep. “For the drivers, we strive to schedule good paying events that keep travel to a minimum and help control costs by enforcing all inclusive rules and offsets that create a more level playing field for affordable engine choices to those on a limited budget along with measures to limit tire expenses. Then we top it all off with a decent points payout to help drivers gain recognition and earn some money to help get ready for the next season. We make dirt fly through promotion and affordability.”

The season is still young but after 3 completed events the ADRA DirtMasters will roll into Elkins with reigning 2012 ADRA Champ, “Hot Rod” Rod Conley of Wheelersburg, OH leading the standings while newcomer Bryan Casey out of Coshocton, OH in his Ford powered #25 Lazer chassis has impressively taken the 2nd spot. Bryan has also been named the driver of the Racers In Christ car effective immediately. John Whitney Jr. out of Clarksville, OH holds the 3rd spot after a late race pass for 2nd at Moler in his Berry Bilt “Steel Block” powered #33B Mastersbilt. John is a former MRP Late Model Champ. 4th place is Chad Barr out Jackson, OH and 5th place is held by our latest challenge winner Duane Chamberlain out of Richmond, IN. Complete points standings can be viewed at www.adraracing.net.

There will be free camping available at Elkins Raceway (no hook-ups) and ample camping in the surrounding area. The Elkins region of WV holds some of the most beautiful and easily accessible scenery in all of WV. Elkins Raceway is a 1/3 mile semi-banked clay oval seating approximately 4000 people. There is space available for lawn chairs. The Elkins Raceway concessions will be open both days. (www.elkinsraceway.net)