4th Annual Jackpot 100 Weekend Guide

(Middlebourne, WV) The Hometown Racing Association is once again thrilled to welcome back the best race fans in the world for the Memorial Weekend tradition of the World of Outlaws and the running of the 4th Annual Jackpot 100.

The hills of West Virginia will come alive this Memorial weekend as Tyler County Speedway offers up a grand mountain state welcome second to none as a three day buffet of speed, action, camping, music and fun featuring the World of Outlaw Late Models, Nashville’s Craig Wayne Boyd, the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour and much more all a part of the 4th Annual Marquee Jackpot 100.

WHAT’S ON TAP:

Over $130,000 Total Purse will be on the line as the sports best short track racers invade the raciest little ‘Bullring’ in America!

See the World’s Most Powerful Stock Cars as the World of Outlaw Late Model Series Invade the Tyler County Speedway for two complete shows!

Sat. Night, May 23rd $8,000 to win Sunday Night, May 24th $10,000 to win

2 Days of Renegade of Dirt Modified action culminating with the 4th Annual $5,555 to win “Let it Ride 55”- (Saturday-Sunday, May 23-24) See one of the biggest modified shows in the northeast!

Plus a Friday Night Kick Off Party featuring an open practice session at the speedway from 2-6pm and two of Country Music’s rising stars hit the main stage at the Fairgrounds at 7:30. See Dean Alexander and Season 7 of the Voice winner and Team Blake member Craig Wayne Boyd kick off the 2015 Jackpot 100 at 9:00!

Bilstein STARS “Double Downs” – The STARS Modlites will battle for two complete $555 to win shows on Saturday & Sunday May 23-24!

Plus $1,000 to win FASTRAK Late Model feature, $700 to win HotMod & $500 to win 4 Cylinder Main Event!

WHEN: Friday- Saturday- Sunday, May 22nd – May 24th, 2015.

May 22nd- Friday, racers will get a chance to dial in their rides for the weekend utilizing a 2pm-6pm open practice session that is followed by a 7:30 concert featuring Dean Alexander and Season 7 Voice winner Craig Wayne Boyd!

May 23rd- Saturday, will see the sports best hit the ‘Bullring’ in a $8,000 to win World of Outlaw Complete show plus Twin 25 lap $1,555 to win Renegades of Dirt Features. Also on the action packed card will be the STARS Modlites running a $555 to win main plus qualifications and heat races for the FASTRAK, Hotmod and 4 Cylinder divisions.

May 24th- Day 3 of the Jackpot weekend will see the Worlds Most Powerful Stock Cars back for the finale in a $10,000 to win World of Outlaw Show. Plus the 4th Annual Let it Ride 55 paying $5555 to win for the Renegades of Dirt plus another $555 to win Modlite feature along with feature events for the FASTRAK, Hotmod and 4 Cylinder divisions. The MWRA Mini Wedges will kick off both evening action!

GATE & START TIMES:

Friday, May 22: Pits open at 1pm, practice 2pm-6pm, concert gates open at 5pm, show at 7:30pm

Saturday, May 23: Pits open at 2pm, General admission at 3pm, hotlaps at 6:30

Sunday, May 24: Pits open at 2pm, General admission at 3pm, hotlaps at 6:30

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, May 22rd

1:00-Pit Gates open

1:00- General Admission opens

2:00-6:00 Open Practice for 4th Annual Jackpot 100

5:00-Concert Gates Open on the Fairgrounds

7:30- Dean Alexander Concert

9:00- Craig Wayne Boyd Concert (Season 7 Winner of the Voice)

Saturday, May 23rd

2:00- Pit Gates open

3:00- General Admission opens

5:30- Mini Wedges

6:30- Hotlaps (World of Outlaws)

Hotlaps/ Qualifications- Renegade Mods, World of Outlaws, Modlites, FASTRAK, Hotmod, 4 Cylinder

Heats- Renegade Mods, World of Outlaw Late Models, Modlites

Consi’s- Renegade Mods, World of Outlaws, ModLites if needed

Heats- FASTRAK, Hotmod, 4 Cylinder

Feature- $8,000 to win World of Outlaw Late Model Feature

Feature- Renegades of Dirt Twin $1,555 to win Features, $555 to win Modlite Feature

Sunday, May 24th

2pm- Pit Gates open

3pm- General Admission opens

5:30- Mini Wedges

6:30- Hotlaps (World of Outlaws)

Modlite Qualifications

Hotlaps- FASTRAK, Hotmod, 4 Cylinder

Qualifications- World of Outlaw Late Models

D-Main- Renegade Mods

Heats- Modlite

C- Main- Renegade Mods

World of Outlaw Late Model Heat Races

B-Main- Renegade Mods

DASH- Renegade Mods

World of Outlaw $10,000 to win Jackpot 100

Renegade of Dirt Modified $5,555 to win Let it Ride 55

FASTRAK Feature

HotMod Feature

Modlite Feature

4 Cylinder Feature

TICKET PRICES:

Three day general admission ticket is priced at $60, with children age 7-12 just $15, while kids 6 and under are free. A three day all access pit pass is just $80. Single day tickets are available at the gate, while reserved seating is also available like in years past for only $5 extra for the weekend so you can grab your favorite seat, only the top four rows are reserved. To order tickets or to reserve your seat call 304-771-5661, email info@tylercountyspeedwayonline.com, or send check or money order to Tyler County Speedway, PO Box 475, Middlebourne, WV 26149.

Weekend Passes

3 Day General Admission $60

3 Day Youth (7-12) $15

Kids 6 and Under FREE

3 Day All Access Pit Pass $80

Craig Wayne Boyd Concert $20

Single Day

Friday $5 Gen. $15 Pits

Saturday (WoO Complete Show) $25 Gen. $35 Pits

Sunday (WoO Complete Show) $35 Gen. $40 Pits

CRAIG WAYNE BOYD, SEASON 7 WINNER OF THE VOICE, TO KICK OFF JACKPOT 100
Tyler County Speedway officials are excited to announce Craig Wayne Boyd to headline concert entertainment at the 4th Annual “Jackpot 100” Weekend! Fresh off winning NBC National Television show, The Voice – Season 7, Craig Wayne Boyd will delight fans of the Tyler County Speedway on Friday May 22nd. Boyd was a member of ‘Team Blake Shelton’ and will perform LIVE at the Tyler County Fairgrounds. Boyd’s debut single called “My Baby’s Got a Smile on Her Face” became only the second artist ever to debut a single at #1 on the US Country Charts. Boyd was declared the winner of The Voice, Season 7, on December 16, 2014. Shortly after winning the show and signing with Universal Republic, Boyd signed with Dot Records. His debut album is to be released sometime in 2015. Gates open at 5pm, show begins at 7:30 with tickets available at the gate for just $20.

ABOUT THE WORLD OF OUTLAW LATE MODELS & THE JACKPOT 100: The Jackpot 100 is sanctioned by the World of Outlaw Late Model Racing Series and features some of the best outlaw racers in America such as current 2015 point leader Shane Clanton, Darrell Lanigan, Shinnston, West Virginia’s own Josh Richards, Chub Frank, Tim McCreadie, Morgan Bagley, Rick Eckert, Eric Wells, Frank Heckenast Jr, Brandon Overton, Chase Junghans, Boom Briggs and Jordan Yaggy among others! For more information about the World of Outlaw Late Model Series visit www.woolms.com.

Plus the always pesky Tyler County Speedway regulars and regional aces such as Jared Hawkins, Jacob Hawkins, Butch McGill, Paul Wilmoth, Steve Wilmoth, Mike Benedum, Steve Weigle, Robbie Scott, Chuck Harper, Tim and Zack Dohm and more representing the bullring with high hopes of defending the home turf in front of the raucous hometown crowd.

PAST WINNERS OF THE JACKPOT 100: 2012 Darrell Lanigan, 2013 Darrell Lanigan, 2014 Davey Johnson

ABOUT THE RENEGADES OF DIRT & THE ‘LET IT RIDE 55’: The ‘Let it Ride 55’ will return to the fast and extremely exciting Tyler County Speedway in the scenic state of West Virginia during Memorial Day weekend. The quarter mile dirt oval located in Middlebourne, WV will once again play host to a rich dirt modified event in the Eastern United States. Garnishing praise from some of the modified businesses biggest names and media affiliates, including an annual multi-page review inside of Dirt Modified Magazine and featured a spot on the cover of the July 2013 & 2014 issue, the ‘Let it Ride 55’ has quickly become the Eastern United States must attend event for modified participants.

Some of the heavy hitters in the modified ranks expected on hand include Kyle Strickler, David Stremme, Shon Flannery, Derek Ramey, Patrick Lyons, Jacob Hawkins, DJ Cline, Tyler and Robbie Evans, Rich Michael Jr., Jason Brookover, and Jon Sluka. Looking to defend the home turf will be the likes of past 2015 winners JE Stalder, Brent Trimble, and John Burdette among others.

PAST WINNERS OF THE ‘LET IT RIDE 55’: 2012 Rick Aukland, 2013 Nick Hoffman, 2014 Tyler Nicely

CAMPING & LODGING

Lots of great camping available at the spacious Tyler County Fairgrounds, primitive as well as hook ups. Ideal for a weekend getaway or a day of family fun, the fairground has shower facilities, shelters for picnicking, playground areas and nearby fishing available. No reservations for camping are available, first come first serve but plenty of room available. Camping is operated by the Tyler County Fair Association and can be contacted at 304-758-4932.

The official Host Hotel of the Tyler County Speedway is the brand new Holiday Inn Express and Suites of New Martinsville, located at 1202 North State Route 2, New Martinsville, WV. For more information call them at 304-455-0033.

LOCATION:

Tyler County Speedway is located 3 miles south of Middlebourne, WV at the Tyler County Fairgrounds on State Route 18, a mere 18 miles east of the Ohio River and half way between Parkersburg in the south and Wheeling to the North. We are two hours from Pittsburgh, PA, three hours from Columbus, OH, and two hours from Charleston, WV.

From Clarksburg: Follow Route 50 W to West Union, WV and turn right on WV 18 to Tyler County Fairgrounds.

From Parkersburg: Follow Route 2 North to Sistersville, WV, turn right on WV 18 to Tyler County Fairgrounds.

From Wheeling: Follow WV Rt. 2 South thru New Martinsville, WV turn left on WV 180, go to end of 180 and turn left on WV Rt. 18 to Tyler County Fairgrounds.

THE LOWDOWN ON THE BULLRING: About the Tyler County Speedway: Located in the scenic WV hills, the Tyler County Speedway is located just 4 miles south of Middlebourne, on State Route 18 at the Fairgrounds approximately an hour from Wheeling, Clarksburg & Parkersburg. Tyler County Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the raciest tracks in the nation and has been dubbed the ‘Bullring’ with three and four wide racing action being the norm not the exception.

Tyler County Speedway annually hosts some of the largest and most popular events in the Ohio Valley region! Hosting national and regional touring series such as the World of Outlaw Late Model Series, Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour, FASTRAK Racing Series, BOSS Sprints and much more. In addition to the incredible Special Event lineup, the Tyler County Speedway Weekly Racing Series consists of the Super Late Models, FASTRAK Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Hotmods, ModLites, FWD 4 Cylinders and MWRA Mini Wedges on Saturday Nights April thru September.For more information call promoter John Watson at 304-771-6874 or the speedway office at (304)771-5661, the raceday phone is 304-758-2660 or log on to www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com.

TO SUM IT UP: The ‘Bullring’ will be the place to be for three days of fun, camping, music and plenty of three and four wide racing excitement as the biggest names in short track racing converge on the hills of the Mountains State and the ‘Bullring’!

If you don’t mind a little dirt in your beer and 3 wide racing action then the Tyler County Speedway is for you! So if you are ready for some racing action the way it was meant to be – side by side, fender bangin’, intense and in your face then join us Memorial Weekend for the 4th Annual Jackpot 100!

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