[Kevin Montgomery]

Clauson Ready to Conquer Copper On Dirt

Kevin Montgomery, PEORIA, Ariz. (February 11th, 2013) – Western World Champion and Winter Challenge Champion would indicate a strong hold on the 1/3-mile clay oval of Peoria, Arizona’s Canyon Speedway Park, and that is just what Bryan Clauson intends to hold tightly as he heads back to Arizona for the Copper on Dirt.

Fielding a two car team, Clauson will pilot the American Heart Association #39 BCI/CTR/Curb-Agajanian entry along side Dillon Welch in the American Heart Association/Curb Records #39 BCI/CTR/Curb-Agajanian USAC Midget. The duo will take aim in the USAC midget ranks this go around but Clauson is also expected to field Mike Martins Ultimate Offroad machine for USAC/CRA competition as well.

2012 USAC Driver of the Year and Indy 500 starter, Bryan Clauson, sets his sites on the 6th Annual "Copper on Dirt" featuring USAC Western Midgets, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, The West Coast Late Model Shootout and IMCA Modifieds all taking part in a sensational racing spectacle at Peoria’s Canyon Speedway for two nights on March 1st and 2nd marking Canyon Speedway as the only dirt track venue in the country to host all four premier divisions in one event.

Race fans can mark their calendar for the Copper on Dirt as the stars come out for undoubtedly the best show on dirt and race fans can catch all the action for just $20 per day. Two day advanced tickets are now on sale and race enthusiasts can take advantage of discounted ticket prices for the much anticipated Copper on Dirt.

Two day discounted tickets may be purchased in advance and ticket pricing/purchasing information can be found online at: http://www.canyonspeedwaypark.com/?page_id=879 or by calling the Canyon Speedway office at 602-258-7223

Hotel Information can be found at: http://www.canyonspeedwaypark.com/fan-info/lodging/ or by calling the Holiday Inn Express at 623-853-1313

To keep up on all the latest news and happenings please sign up for Canyon Speedway E-News. The track update registration can be found at the top of the home page: www.canyonspeedwaypark.com

The 2013 Canyon Schedule can be previewed online at: http://www.canyonspeedwaypark.com/?page_id=6

Discounted CSP season passes are also available by calling the Canyon Speedway office. 2012 Season Ticket Packages can be viewed on line at: http://www.canyonspeedwaypark.com/?page_id=796

Canyon Speedway Park is located in North Peoria off Lake Pleasant Parkway, then 1.3 miles West on Carefree Highway. For more information please, contact the track at 602-258-RACE(7223) or additional information regarding Canyon Speedway Park can be found at www.canyonspeedwaypark.com