50 Reasons To Attend The Mega 100 At Tyler County
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(Middlebourne, WV) – The dirt modified world has turned it’s attention to the 2nd Annual Modified “MEGA 100” which now sets at just single digit days away. Nine. It’s all that seperates the best of the best from a financial business trip to the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV where over $70,000 stands up for grabs to the open wheel division. July 7th – 9th the hills of the Mountain State will roar with dirt modified mania three straight nights featuring the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour.
Here’s fifty incredible reasons why you can’t miss the event of the summer;
1 – The best modified racers in the world. The best of the best unite under the lights of “The Bullring” to showcase their skills and a shot at the largest purse in the East.
2 – An awesome weekend ticket price. Three-day reserved-seat ticket packages are value-priced at just $50 for adults and include a free reserved seat with advance purchase.
3 – Three consecutive nights of Renegade of Dirt Modified Tour action. With complete racing programs topped by 30-lap, $4,000-to-win A-Mains on Thurs., July 7th, and Fri., July 8th, leading into the featured MEGA 100, 40 lap finale on Sat., July 9th.
4 – One of the best dirt modified events in the United States. There’s no other event like it in the East and very few in the entire country that matches it’s atmosphere and prize money.
5 -Passing Points. Utilizing a passing points formula the racers have only one option, PASS CARS! In order to earn a bid each night these gunslingers must shoot themselves to the top of a heat race to earn valuable points that set the feature lineups.
6 – Money, money, money. The “MEGA 100” put’s up the cash. With nearly $70,000 on the line it near doubles any other event in the region including an incredible $4,000 to win nightly.
7 – The Bullring. Highly regarded as one of the nation’s raciest venues featuring three and four wide action all over, this little quarter mile sure lives up to it’s nickname ‘yal.
8 – Pre-race. An incredible Saturday pre-race show that features a unique display of 1200+ light sticks and a completely dark venue as we hype up the starting roster.
9 – A hard-working track-prep crew. Charlie Kimball, John Watson, Daniel Patterson, and others bring decades of knowledge into the racing surface at the MEGA. The crew will spend hours upon hours working the track with their equipment during the event, doing their best to ensure multi-groove racing from start to finish.
10 – It’s a party! If you want to find some late-night campground action, then you can’t miss the MEGA 100 weekend. Just meander through the camping area and you’re sure to come across groups of fans hanging out and enjoying themselves.
11 – We don’t forget about the Late Models. All three nights of competition will feature the full fendered stars. Thursday the Steel Block Late Models , Friday the Super Late Models, and Saturday the FASTRAK & Super Late Model divisions both compete.
12 – Feature start pay. A staple for drawing cars is start money. The MEGA 100 has one of the best starting pays of any modified event in the country. Over $1,200 will be guaranteed to drivers who make all A-Mains including $400 per night.
13 – No time trials for Modifieds. Heat races are lined up via pill draw. It’s guaranteed to grant you plenty of three wide racing
14 – Large grandstands. Plenty of room to accommodate you comfortably as well as your cooler or your entire family.
15 – Beautiful campgrounds. Setting by a mountainous backdrop with the smell of bbq in the little country town of Middlebourne. It’s a relaxing summer destination all on it’s own.
(Camping is on a first serve, first come basis. Hook ups are available. $20 per night)
16 – Creative campers. Walk through the campgrounds and you’ll see many camp sites decorated in unique ways. Tyler County Speedway officials will judge everyone’s work and award a Best Campsite prize.
17 – Pit Party.On Thursday night everyone comes together to have a little fun and kick off the MEGA weekend. There’s a lot of fun to be had at this years “Pit Party” with a Live DJ!
18 – A lot of racing. Three nights, eight divisions, and nearly 200 cars… there’s plenty of racing action.
19 – A family outing. There is plenty of Family Camping Areas, where quiet hours are observed to provide a suitable environment for those with youngsters and fans who like to turn in early.
20 – Dustin Jarrett. One of the businesses best voices will grace the speedway’s press tower all weekend to provide you with great insight on the racers as he calls the action.
21 – Adrenaline Parts Non-Qualifier. An added attraction on Saturday night, the 15-lap race will be a perfect last chance showcase.
22 – Fireworks! There’s lots of pre-race pyro to stimulate all your senses. One of the best pre-race pyro shows anywhere.
23 – Driver introductions. Making the field of twenty-five on Saturday sure deserves a big round of applause during one special intro for the drivers as we set the stage for the finale of the “MEGA 100”.
24 – Event merchandise trailer. Here’s your chance to take home a souvenir from the weekend. Event shirts are priced “dirt cheap” at just $25 and come in all sizes and colors.
25 – Get your favorite driver’s t-shirt. In addition to the event shirts nearly all your favorite drivers will be selling their swag pit side out of their respective trailers. Stop by and get a shirt or autograph.
26- Top-notch racetrack food. The concession stands serve everything from hot dogs and burgers to fries, pork bar-b-q sandwiches, drinks, and more.
27 – Superb quality lighting. There aren’t any dark spots at The Bullring anymore. HRA promotions are proud that new lights now shine bright over the racing surface.
28 – Incredibly talented fields. Last years car count reached nearly 70 of the nations best modified teams. Drivers with huge national wins, championships, and more will all battle for a spot in the features.
29 – Drivers from all over the map. The map will be littered with entries. Last year over fifteen states entered including Texas, Oklahoma, New York, Florida, & many more.
30 – Jacob Hawkins. Last year’s feature winner put on a clinic to score his biggest career win. Can the home state driver from Fairmont repeat as “MEGA 100” champion?
31 – Emotions run high. With so much on the line during the MEGA 100 weekend, competitors sometimes can’t hold back their emotions. A “mysterious” Hawkins shirt was seen being burnt in the pits after Saturday’s big win…needless to say these guys are competitive and ready to put on a show.
32 – Packed pit area. Packed is putting it lightly. Over 150 race teams will have the spacious speedway pit area bulging along the middle island.
33 – It’s a key weekend in the Renegades of Dirt Championship. With this seasons “chase style format” the Renegades of Dirt tour will see only three cars come out of the “MEGA” weekend still in the hunt for a championship.
34 – It’s new and ultra cool. Returning for it’s second season the event is one of the coolest in any division of dirt racing all year loaded with fresh new ideas for your viewing pleasure.
35 – Late-night bench racing. Pop open a beverage, strike up a conversation with a fellow fan or racer in the campground…and after reliving past races and solving all of the motorsports world’s problems, you’ll look at the time and wonder how it flew by so fast.
36 -Kyle Strickler.The two time IMCA Super Nationals champion is yet to earn a crown jewel modified win here at the Tyler County Speedway. The track winners circle seems to always elude the modified ace with big money on the line. Will this year be there year for the “High Side Tickler” to break through?
37 – Camping / Fishing. Built along the Middle Island Creek there is plenty of fishing opportunities while you recharge and wait for the next race night. Camp out and take advantage of this local fishing hole.
38 – The spotlight.The social and online media sources will be working over time with MEGA 100 news as it’s one of the most well-covered modified events of the year.
39 – Wild One Weekend. The EDGE Hotmods will race for three nights during this new event over the weekend that allows the drivers to set their A-Main field on Saturday.
40 – Four-wide pace lap. A beautiful sight.The best of the best from all over the Eastern U.S. Line-up four-abreast with fireworks lighting up the night sky above them.
41 -Lance Elson. He’s already earned his spot in the show on Saturday through way of a qualifier and he’s been on a rail at the “Bullring” in the month of June. Will he be the local favorite during the weekend?
42 -Nick Corbitt.Perhaps there isn’t a ‘hotter’ driver than Waverly, WV’s Nick Corbitt at the speedway over the course of the last month. Corbitt has a trio of podium finishes including a win. Can he keep the money in the state and fend off the challenges of the nations best?
43- The Tar Heel Tandem.Taylor Cook and Derrick Ramey have been oh so close many times during the big stages at “The Bullring” including Cook’s runner up performance at this years “Let It Ride 55”. Will one of the Tarheel State touring regulars break through with the biggest win of their careers?
44 – Determined officials. Mother Nature doesn’t win battles at Tyler County without a fight. After last year’s practice was canceled due to rain it wasn’t for lack of effort. Track crews worked tirelessly to get the program in all weekend and were able to do just that on Friday & Saturday.
45 – RacinDirt.com. Gilly Hanson of RacinDirt.com will be there to cover all the action throughout the weekend. You wont miss a minute of the racing action with RacinDirt’s on demand coverage of the event.
46 -Famous Fish Sandwiches. Famous for the fish sandwich, while at the “Bullring” you got to give one a try.
47 -Jesse Wisecarver. Wisecarver comes in as the leading candidate to win after dominating at the “Let It Ride 55” back in May. Can Wisecarver become the first to win both speedway ‘major mod’ events in the same season?
48 – Friendship.It’s hard to find a better place to make new friends than our local speedway. Our people pride themselves on being as friendly as possible.
49 -Holiday Inn. Looking for a place to stay? Book at the speedways host hotel, Holiday Inn Express in New Martinsville, WV. With discount speedway rates, a 24hr pool, and brand new rooms you can stay in comfort during your visit.
50 -Our passion for racing. We share the same love for racing you do. Come visit us July 7th – 9th at the Tyler County Speedway for three days of great friendship and racing action you don’t want to miss.
For more information on the event please visit our online pit area at www.racethemega.com where an event website has been published to keep you in the know as we count down the day. You can also contact the officials for the race at 304-771-5051 or by emailing info@racethemega.com.
The hosting venue; The Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV is a ¼ mile dirt oval nestled in the hills of scenic West Virginia along the historic Middle Island Creek. On site camping makes the Tyler County Speedway/Fairgrounds a race fans vacation destination year after year. Lots of great camping available including primitive or full 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. For camping info call, 304-758-2660 or the TC Fair Association at 304-771-0499. No reservations for camping are available, first come first serve but plenty of room available.
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! National and regional touring series such as the World of Outlaw Late Model Series, Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour, FASTRAK Racing Series, UFo Late Models, ULMS Racing Series, AMRA STARS Late Models, Kings of Karnage and much more appear frequently. In addition to the incredible Special Event lineup, the Tyler County Speedway Weekly Racing Series consists of the AMRA Super Late Models, FASTRAK Late Models, AMRA Modifieds, EDGE Hotmods, ModLites, FWD 4 Cylinders and MWRA Mini Wedges on Saturday Nights April thru September. For additional information regarding the 42nd Anniversary Season at the Tyler County Speedway follow us online at www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com, phone the track office at 304-771-6874 or 304-771-5661 or on raceday at 304-758-2660.
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