“Clash of the Titans” set for rumble on the river’s edge, live broadcast on RacinDirt.com
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—The summer’s hottest ticket in dirt track racing is almost here as the United States Modified Touring Series and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series share the spotlight for the second annual “Clash of the Titans” on Tuesday, July 15, at the historic Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan.
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series drivers will be battling for $10,000 to win while competitors in the USMTS Casey’s Cup powered by Swan Energy will race for $3,000 to win the Major League Bowhunter Central Region event.
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series boosts a roster featuring the nation’s premier Late Model pilots such as defending event winner Billy Moyer, defending series champ Jimmy Owens, hall-of-famer Scott Bloomquist, John Blankenship, Jared Landers and current points leader Don O'Neal, along with Steve Francis, driving for former Lakeside Speedway track champion and current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Clint Bowyer.
Several drivers are also expected to pull double-duty, racing in both divisions throughout the night. In addition to Sanders, marquee drivers planning on putting in overtime Tuesday night include 2010 USMTS national champion Jason Hughes and second-generation superstar Terry Phillips.
Fans will also see the two-time USMTS national champion Ryan Gustin as ‘The Reaper’ pilots his familiar blue #19R late model in search of his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory.
Reserved and general admission tickets are on sale now by calling 913-299-9206 or 816-668-1714. Adult tickets are $28 in advance or $32 on race day. Advance ticket sales will be accepted by credit card until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 14. Special discounted kids tickets and seating in the air-conditioned V.I.P. suites are also available.
The pit gate will open at 2 p.m. and spectator gates open at 4. There will be an autograph session for fans from 5:30 to 6, with hot laps set for 6:45, late model time trials at 7:15 and racing to follow.
But even if you can't be there in person for “Racing on the River’s Edge” this Tuesday, July 15, you don’t have to miss a single lap of the USMTS Modifieds or Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series as the explosive action in both exciting classes will be broadcast LIVE at www.RacinDirt.com. A single-day V.I.P. pass is just $24.99 and will take you from the national anthem to the final checkered flag on this historic night.
To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usmts, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usmts or check out our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/usmtstv.
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