by Bobby Kimbrough on April 5, 2011

Santa Maria Speedway is turning into a hotbed of IMCA Modified racers with the likes of Brad Pounds, Larry Hood, Doug Thornton, Mike Kirby and Bobby Hogge all turning laps on the third mile oval last year. Promoter Chris Kearns knows when he has a good thing going on, so to increase the car count, draw the best Modified drivers from the surrounding area and reward the drivers with much needed cash, Kearns is posting a $1,500 to win the features during the Santa Maria Nationals on May 28th and 29th.

In addition to the purse, the races are qualifying events for the Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot.

For more information on the Santa Maria Nationals, please see the Official Press Release below.

Official Press Release:

Santa Maria Nationals pay $1,500 to Modified winners

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Two $1,500 to win features for IMCA Modifieds are planned for Santa Maria Speedway’s Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29 Nationals special.

Both races are qualifying events for the 2011 Fast Shafts All-Star Invitational ballot and pay a minimum of $100 to start.

Feature winners receive a leather Nationals champion jacket and Billet Aluminum trophy. All applicable IMCA points will be awarded each night.

Pit gates open at 1 p.m. and the grandstand opens at 4 p.m. both days. Hot laps are at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 6 p.m.

Grandstand admission for adults is $14 on Saturday and $20 on Sunday. Seniors, military personnel and students with IDs pay $12 on Saturday and $18 on Sunday.

Kids 6-12 pay $6 and youngsters five and under get in free both days.

http://www.onedirt.com/news/santa-maria-nationals-to-pay-1500-to-win-for-imca-modified-winners/