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February 12, 2021 The INNformer PAGE B7 Tyler County Spee dway r eleases 2021 schedule HIGHLIGHTED BY CASTROL FLORACING NIGHT IN AMERICA & HILLBILLY 100 MIDDLEBOURNE – The Hometown Racing Association, promoters of Tyler County Speedway announce the much anticipated and exciting action-packed schedule for 2021. On the heels of a shortened but successful COVID-mired season, speedway oiffcials have been hard at work on an impressive slate at America’s Baddest Bullring. Celebrating 47 years of continuous operation, the Bullring will offer a veritable speed buf- fet in 2021, as the tiny Middlebourne oval will be a hotbed of the nation’s elite racers chasing glory and big bucks on the high bank oval all summer long. The Bullring will kick off late March with Test ’n’ Tune and conclude Labor Day weekend with the Mountain State traditional running of the “Granddaddy of Dirt Late Model Majors.” the Hill- billy 100. A total of 24 events will give fans and racers a singularly diverse schedule at the Tyler County Fair- ground facility in Middlebourne, fea- turing a little something for everyone. The schedule will kickstart with the 47th Season Opener Saturday, April 3, fol- tion and the Monster Truck Ride Truck Experience lowed by the Pennsylvania-based Rush Series paying an early season visit for the best side-by side-racing in the region! Every Night @ the Bullring April 10. An excit- running of the 11th Annual Pat Herrick 47th fan Rreceives a Pit Pass Upgrade / Be sure plus Pre-Race Meet & Greet / And the chaos and mayhem of the KINGS OF KARNAGE continues Memorial, several doubleheader week- to bring the kids for the huge Easter Egg Hunt / ing new event slated Thursday, April 15, with Full Size & Compact Demo Derby action / ends between the Bullring and the Valley Dont miss the Parade of Champions as we will be the Castrol FloRacing Night in honor the 2020 Bullring Track Champions / (LM, Kids Power Wheels Derby / Plus Hotmod, Sport- including the popular BRP Big Block mod, Bomber and MWRA racing America featuring some of the nation’s Modified Tour, $2,500 to win dueling FASTRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) best Super Late Model racers doing bat- July 3 (Saturday) – SALUTE THE TROOPS ‘PA- tle for the super cool $10,000 first prize. Sportmod Battle Royales, and a pair of April 10 (Saturday) – RUSH NIGHT @ THE TRIOT 200/ FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA – Cel- BULLRING – Featuring a pair of Pennsylvania- RT2Rumble events. A special Sunday ebrate independence and ‘Salute the Troops with based Touring Series as the RUSH Mod Tour & Night Feature Fest’event & Bullring Racing action will continue weekly on RUSH Sprint Car Tour kick off their season at Tyler a GIANT FIREWORKS SHOW and featuring the fan Booster Club Nostalgia Night are two most Saturday nights all summer with favorite Patriot 200 race with a Feature-Only For- a few Sundays scattered in highlighted more new items. County Speedway / Bullring Bomber Weekend mat and Trophies in all classes! Plus the $500 to Warrior Series (Rd. 1) $400 to win / Kids Gold by SEVERAL BIG EVENTS: As the 2021 racing season nears, spon- Rush / (Rush Sprints & Mod, LM, FASTRAK, UMP, win ‘MERICA 100 Enduro Race / (LM, FASTRAK, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) UMP, HM, SM, SS, Bomber, MWRA) • Saturday, April 24 – the Fastrak Late sorship opportunities are available at July 10 (Saturday) – SPORTMOD OVS/BULL- April 15 (Thursday) – CASTROL FLORACING America’s Baddest Bullring – ranging Model Touring Series will make their RING BATTLE ROYALE – Back to back nights of NIGHT IN AMERICA – The best Super Late Mod- from title sponsorship, nightly event 2020 debut at the Bullring for the al- els in the nation converge for the $10,000 to win the best Sportmods going head to head for du- ways competitive $5,000 Great Amer- sponsors to plenty of great signage op- eling $2,500 to win shows (OVS 7/9) / Bullring ican Late Model Race. portunities. Those interested in market- Castrol FloRacing Night in America / 10th AN- Bomber Weekend Warrior Series (Rd. 3) $600 to ing possibilities can inquire by email to NUAL LET IT RIDE 55 $1,555 to win Renegades • Saturday, May 1 – the BRP Big Block of Dirt Modified Tour Season Opener / $1,000 to win / Kids Club Nickel Dash / (LM, FASTRAK, UMP, danpatterson1173@gmail.com or call HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) Mod Tour will follow up a Friday win FASTRAK Late Models (LM, UMP, FASTRAK) the speedway oiffce at (304) 771-5661. July 17 (Saturday) – 33rd ANNUAL EARL HILL Night stop at Ohio Valley Speedway April 17 (Saturday) – 1st PAT HERRICK MEMO- Built and opened in 1974 by the Tyler MEMORIAL featuring the IRON-MAN LATE with a Mountain State doubleheader at RIAL – A special night in honor of a Bullring of America’s Baddest Bullring. County Fair Association, Tyler County Honor member and 1st LM feature winner in track MODEL SERIES NORTHERN TOUR – $5,080 to win Speedway is a motorsports complex af- history, Pat Herrick, paying $2025 to win for the Super Late Models as we welcome the Iron Man • Sunday, May 30 – The Legends of the fectionately known as the ‘Bullring’ and visiting Steel Block Late Model Series & SB Hill- Late Model Series to the highbanks for the first time Ring will feature in three big shows on honoring and paying tribute to the Bullrings best features a 1/4- mile high bank clay oval. billy 50 Qualifier event / Kids Pit Tour / (LM, SB, one incredible night, including the fan fa- The facility is promoted by the Home- UMP, HM, SM, Bombers, MWRA) ever… a true icon Earl Hill / Kids Bike Giveaway / vorite Super Late Topless 50, UMP (LM, FASTRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) town Racing Association, and located 3- April 24 (Saturday) – 4th ANNUAL GREAT Modified Dickson Classic and FAS- AMERICAN LATE MODEL RACE – The nations July 24 (Saturday) – TYLER COUNTY FAIR TRAK Eaton/Childers King of the Ring. 1/2 miles south of Middlebourne, West KICKOFF – Kick off the 59th Annual Tyler County best FASTRAK late models hit the highbanks of Virginia, on State Rt. 18 at the Tyler Fair highlighted by the 9th ANNUAL BUD WEIGLE County Fairgrounds about an hour from the Bullring in the $5,000 to win FASTRAK Na- • Saturday, June 19 – We welcome the MEMORIAL / Plus Tyler Co. Speedway and Ohio Wheeling, Clarksburg and Parkersburg. tional Touring Series event / Kids Candy Toss / best open wheel Modified racers back (LM, FASTRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) Valley team up for Rd. #2 of the RT2 RUMBLE Featuring a spacious scenic camp- to the Bullring for the $10,000 to win BULLRING/OVS CHALLENGE SERIES / Back to ground along the Middle Island Creek May 1 (Saturday) – BRP BIG BLOCK MODI- 7th Annual Mega 100 featuring the School Kids Backpack Giveaway (LM, FASTRAK, FIEDS – Dont miss the Pennsylvania invasion Renegades of Dirt Modified Tour. with hookups, shelters, playgrounds, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) showers and bathroom facilities among as the Northeast Big Block Modifieds return for • Saturday, June 26 – Monster Trucks a Mountain State Doubleheader Weekend (OVS July 26-31 (Monday-Saturday) – 59th AN- other amenities to enhance the racing NUAL TYLER COUNTY F – AIRTrack events all will invade the Tyler County Speedway. experience at West Virginia’s premier 4/30) / Kids Poster & Banner Contest / (BB, LM, week include: ATVdrags, racing, demo derby, motorsports venue. Tyler County Speed- FASTRAK, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) truck pull & mud bog • Saturday, July 17 – Don’t miss the 33rd way’s weekly Saturday night racing pro- May 8 (Saturday) – RT2 RUMBLE Annual Earl Hill Memorial featuring the gram runs from April to September each BULLRING/OVS CHALLENGE – Tyler Co. Speed- Aug. 5 (Thursday) – THURSDAY NIGHT THUN- first-ever visit by the Iron Man Late way and Ohio Valley team up for the RT2 Rumble DER – Rev up the weekend a day early with a Model Series and paying $5,000 to win. year, featuring Super Late Models, FAS- rare Thursday showcase at the Bullring! (LM, TRAK Late Models, UMP Modifieds, featuring increased purses, trophies and brag- FASTRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber) • Sept. 3-5 – The season and region’s ging right for the LM, UMP and SM divisions / EDGE Hotmods, Sportmods, Bullring Kids Club Pizza Party / (LM, FASTRAK, UMP, HM, biggest event, the annual Hillbilly 100 Aug. 14 (Saturday) – BULLRING BOOSTER Bombers and MWRA Mini Wedges. SM, Bomber, MWRA) CLUB NOSTALGIA NIGHT – (All members ½ returns with three nights of action- price) – Celebrating the speedways rich 47-year packed racing featuring the $30,000 to 2021 TYLER COUNTY SPEEDWAY May 15 (Saturday) – MEET THE RACERS & history featuring the BullRing of Honor Induction win Lucas Oil Dirt Car Series. STUDENT NIGHT – FREEadmission for all ele- SCHEDULE (ITS A SATURDAY Ceremony, Pre-Race Bullring Booster Club & mentary, high school & college students with Bullring of Honor picnic from 1-3 p.m. / WORKIN Several fan favorite events adorn the NIGHT FAMILY TRADITION!) school I.D. / Bring your Sharpie, camera and jam-packed schedule including the tra- smile as fans are welcome to the frontstretch at MAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EDGE Hotmod March 27 (Satur – MARCH MADNESSday) $2,000 to win / Kids Club Ice Cream Party / (LM, ditional Autograph Night, Tammy intermission for Meet The Racers Autograph Night TEST N TUNE – Open Practice in all classes and / RUSH Sprints / Bullring Bomber Weekend War- FASTRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) get those Enduro Cars ready as the $500 to win Clegg Tribute, Free Night, Salute the rior Series (Rd. 2) $500 to win. (RUSH, LM, FAS- Aug. 21 (Saturday) – HILLBILLY QUALIFIERS & Joe Dirt 100 Race will claim the first checkered Troops Patriot 200 & Fireworks, Bud TRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP – The regular season Weigle Memorial, Workin’ Man World flag of the season / Bullring Booster & Season Ticket Seat Selection Day / Practice noon – 4 closes with coveted 2021 TCS Point Champi- Championship and Hillbilly Qualifiers. p.m., Enduro starts @ 4:30. May 22 (Saturday) – PIT STOP / WVMS onships on the line plus guaranteed Labor Day May 23 (Sunday) – FEA – TURE FEST!A rare Some new additions are a welcome ad- April 3 (Saturday) – 47th SEASON OPENER Weekend Hillbilly 100 spots / Bullring Bomber dition to the schedule for 2021 as well, Sunday Night Feature Only Program @ the Bull- Weekend Warrior Series (Rd. 4) $700 to win / Kids – The 2021 Season kicks into high gear as the ring! Enjoy a quick Sunday night program con- including the Steel Block Late Model Club Junior Race Fan of the Year Party / (LM, FAS- Bullring comes alive once again featuring the sisting of qualifications and straight into feature TRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) action….all cars guaranteed feature event / Kids Aug. 28 (Saturday) – PIT STOP / Prep for Hill- Club Checkered Flag Decorating Contest / (LM, CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION FASTRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) billy 100 May 30 (Sunday) – LEGENDS OF THE RING – 53rd ANNUAL HILLBILLY 100 WEEKEND Super huge night at Americas Baddest Bullring to – ‘AMERICAS OLDEST DIRT close out Memorial Weekend, featuring the 27th LATE MODEL MAJOR EVENT ANNUAL TOPLESS 50 Super Late Models $5,000 Sept. 2 (Thursday) – ‘HILLBILLY HOOTENANNY to win / 19TH ANNUAL EATON/CHILDERS ‘KING OF KICK OFF – Celebrating the Hillbilly in all of us! THE RING FASTRAK Late Model $1,500 to win / Ms. Hillbilly, Kayak Race, Cornhole, Best Dressed 17th ANNUAL DICKSON CLASSIC UMP Modified Hillbilly, Best Campsite, all weekend! $1,500 tympics / (LM,o win / Kids Club Summer Ol Sept. 3 (Friday) – Steel Block Late Model Se- FASTRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) ries HILLBILLY 50 – $5,000 Plus Hotmod, Sport- June 5 (Saturday) – PIT STOP / WVMS mod, Bullring Bomber Prelims & MWRA action! June 12 (Saturday) – FREE DIRT TRACK FAMILY Sept. 4 (Saturday) – OUTHOUSE 30 – $5,000 REUNION – Bring the family, the neighbors family Super Late Model Series, BROWN JUG 30 or come solo as a FREE ticket to excitement $2,000 FASTRAK National Touring Series, WHITE awaits courtesy of Hometown Racing Associa- LIGHTNIN 30 $2,500 UMP Modifieds, LIL HILLY tion…..Introduce your family to ours as we host 20 $1,000 EDGE Hotmod, MOONSHINER 20 a FREE Dirt Track Family Reunion / Plus the $800 $1,000 Sportmod, RIDGE RUNNER 20 $500 to win Hotmod 14th ANNUAL TAMMY CLEGG TRIB- Bullring Bomber & MWRA action UTE / Kid Rides in Race Cars / (LM, FASTRAK, UMP, Sept. 5 (Sunday) – 53rd ANNUAL HILLBILLY HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) 100 – $30,000 to win Lucas Oil Dirt Car Series June 19 (Saturday) – 7th ANNUAL MODIFIED / $2,000 BROWN JUG 30 FASTRAK Touring Series MEGA 100 – The East Coasts Largest Open / BILLY BOB 20 Legends Series (Raindate 9/6) Wheel Modified Event featuring a (1) day show Directions: 1/4-mile dirt track is 3-1/2 miles south paying $10,000 to win and featuring the Most of Middlebourne on SR 18 at the Tyler County Wanted Modifieds on the Planet, the RENE- GADES OF DIRT MODIFIED TOUR / Kids Club Face Fairgrounds. Reach Us: www.tylercountyspeed- wayonline.com; Office: 304-771-5661; Promoter Painting & Bounce House / (LM, FASTRAK, UMP, HM, SM, Bomber, MWRA) 304-771-6874; Raceday 304-758-2660. Weekly Divisions: Super Late Models, FASTRAK Late Mod- June 26 (Saturday) – MONSTER TRUCK RAC- els, UMP Modifieds, Sportmods, EDGE Hotmods, ING LEAGUE – Car-crushing Monster Truck ac-Bullring Bombers and MWRA Wedges.
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