Renegades Ready For “MEGA 100” At Tyler County Speedway
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(Middlebourne, Wva.) – Inside the beautiful Mountain State and wrapped around hillsides and hay fields “The Bullring” awaits in Middlebourne, WV for the modified aces of the Eastern United States. The best of the best will convene on one of dirt modifieds most prestigious ovals, the Tyler County Speedway where the Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour is anxious to return to action this weekend for the 2nd Annual Modified “MEGA 100”, July 7th – 9th.
Three complete nights of racing action will entertain fans of all ages as the Renegades of Dirt battle for $4,000 to win nightly including a generous $400 to start for a possible weekend sum of $12,000 to win, $1,200 to start with a $3,000 bonus for the overall weekend point leader. In short, a very large sum of money hangs in the balance for the modified division, near $70,000 to be more exact. Last year Jacob Hawkins led flag to flag for his richest career payday.
Some of the who’s who have already filed their papers to enter into the second running of this ‘MEGA’ event including Rich Michael Jr, Jesse Wisecarver, Jacob Hawkins, Kyle Strickler, Derrick Ramey, Erny Gingrich, Chad Smith, and many more. Racing action is set to begin each evening at approximately 7pm with gates set to open on Thursday & Friday at 4pm and Saturday at 2pm.
Ticket prices are as follows; general admission for the entire weekend sits at just $50 for all three days or $15 for Thursday, $20 for Friday, & $20 for Saturday. Additionally, the pit area is bargain priced at just $100 for the entire weekend or $35 per night. Reserved seats are also available for just $5.00 over your ticket. Furthemore, there will be plenty of camping on site with hookups on a first come, first serve basis. Site rentals are just $20 per night and is run by the Tyler County Fair Association. Camping amenities such as showers, ice, electric, and firewood are also available on the grounds.
Race teams may begin pit parking throughout the week leading up to the event with the gates closing at 2pm on Thursday prior to tickets going on sale for the nights events. There are several great hotels around the area including the “Official host hotel”, Holiday Inn & Suites in New Martinsville, WV. Be sure to tell them you are in for the races to receive a special rate. Area towns for accommodations include; New Martinsville, WV, Ellenboro, WV, Sistersville, WV, Moundsville, WV, Parkersburg, WV, and Clarksburg, WV.
LIVE PPV: Another incentive to the teams traveling in and racing at the MEGA 100 is that no matter where their family or friends may be they don’t have to miss a minute of the racing action. PITROW TV will be on hand to broadcast the event live on www.pitrow.tv or www.racefeedx.com for your viewing pleasure in the comfort of your home or on the go. Pre-sales are already setup and can be purchased for just $25 a night or $65 for the weekend.
Event sponsors, OVDTR.com will also have their ‘squad’ of local race fans and cameras throughout the property over the weekend to capture all the great action on and off the track. Be sure to stop by and talk racing with Kyle Jones, Lee Gates, and crew as they enjoy the big weekend at “The Bullring”.
Thursday A-Main Pay-Off (30 Laps) – 1st $4,000 2nd $2,000 3rd $1,200 4th $900 5th $800 6th $700 7th $650 8th $600 9th $575 10th $550 11th $525 12th $500 13th $475 14th $450 15th $435 16th $425 17th $415 18th $400 19th $400 20th $400 21st $400 22nd $400 23rd $400 24th $400
Friday A-Main Pay-Off (30 Laps) – 1st $4,000 2nd $2,000 3rd $1,200 4th $900 5th $800 6th $700 7th $650 8th $600 9th $575 10th $550 11th $525 12th $500 13th $475 14th $450 15th $435 16th $425 17th $415 18th $400 19th $400 20th $400 21st $400 22nd $400 23rd $400 24th $400
Saturday A-Main Pay-Off (40 Laps) – 1st $4,000 2nd $2,000 3rd $1,200 4th $900 5th $800 6th $700 7th $650 8th $600 9th $575 10th $550 11th $525 12th $500 13th $475 14th $450 15th $435 16th $425 17th $415 18th $400 19th $400 20th $400 21st $400 22nd $400 23rd $400 24th $400
** (Plus $3,000 to the overall points champion and $25 per lap led on Saturday) **
Saturday Non-Qualifier Pay-Off (15 Laps) – 1st $600 2nd $300 3rd $250 4th $200 5th $150 6th $125 7th $120 8th $115 9th $110 10th $105 11th $100 12th $95 13th $90 14th $85 15th $80 16th $75 17th $70 18th $70 19th $70 20th $70 21st $70 22nd $70 23rd $70 24th $70
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY
All – Day Campground & Showers Open
4pm – Pit Gates Open
4pm – Modified Tech / Registration Opens
6:30pm – Drivers Meeting
7pm – Racing Begins
RoDT Modifieds (Hotlaps / Heats / Consi / A)
Steel Blocks (Hotlaps / Heats / Consi / A)
EDGE Hotmod (Hotlaps / Heats / Feature #1)
FRIDAY
All – Day Campground & Showers Open
4pm – Pit Gates Open
4pm – Modified Tech / Registration Opens
6:30pm – Drivers Meeting
7pm – Racing Begins (Hotlaps)
RoDT Modifieds (Hotlaps / Heats / Consi / A)
UFO Late Model (Hotlaps / Heats / Consi / A)
EDGE Hotmod (Hotlaps / Heats / Feature #2)
STARS ModLites (Hotlaps / Heats / DASH)
SATURDAY
All – Day Campground & Showers Open
2pm – Pit Gates Open
3pm – Modified Tech / Registration Opens
6pm – Drivers Meeting / MWRA Racing
6:30pm – Racing Begins
RoDT Modifieds (Heats / Consi / A / N-Q)
UFO Late Model (Qualifying / Heats / Consi / A)
EDGE Hotmod “Wild One” (LCS / Feature)
FASTRAK Late Model (Heats / Feature)
Modlite “MEGA 30” (Consi / Feature)
FWD 4-Cylinder (Heats / Feature)
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
Event Tire Rule: Only tires which are recognized as approved by AMRA are allowed. Hoosier Racing Tires 2 ply E-Mod 26.5 & 27.5 x 8.0-15 in Soft, M100, M200, Medium, and Hard compounds. UMP tires 26.5 & 27.5×8-15 in the A40, D40 & H40 compounds are the only legal sizes and compounds allowed. (B) Grooving or siping of tires is allowed. (C) 27.5 x 8 – 15 UMP A40 or H40 and/or the 27.5x8x15 Hoosier Medium 100, Medium 200, Medium or Hard required on the Right Rear Corner only. The tire designated soft and/or D40 UMP is no longer legal to run on the right rear.
Weather Plans: RACE!!!! First and foremost we intend to race. “The Show Must Go On” mentality will be displayed by track employees and race officials. We will do everything in our power to see that all events go off as they are scheduled. In the event of a rain out that night will be scratched and we will continue on with the program as scheduled. The forecast is showing a chance of pop up showers early in the weekend with little accumulation and sunny skies for the finale night on Saturday so we hope that everyone will support us and have a great weekend. Many times in our tenure as promoters of the Tyler County Speedway we have ‘hung in there’ and not canceled including last Sunday. This will be no different as we want to provide you with as much racing as we can during your ‘racing vacation’ to “The Bullring!”
Waters Edge Oilfield Services back as sponsor of the “MEGA 100”! Waters Edge Oilfield Services is led by president, Jason Brookover and is a water/truck service among area gas well sites. To contact Waters Edge Oilfield Services by phone, call 304-834-3963. “We want to thank Waters Edge Oilfield Services for their support of the event as they partner with us to bring our fans and drivers a great weekend” stated, Cody Watson. “ Having Jason and his company come back on board as a sponsor is exciting and will help this event continue to grow” added Watson. “It’s support like this that allows us to put on big events for the racers and fans so be sure to thank him if you see him this weekend” concluded Watson.
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.
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