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Pavement Dave (Offline)
  #1 5/15/12 5:24 PM


XTREME SPEED CHALLENGE TO OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Holly,MI - May 15, 2012 - Sunday afternoon's inaugural ' Xtreme Speed Challenge ' at Winchester Speedway will feature a full plate of racing action highlighted by the return of Super Modifieds for the first time in twenty-two years. The Must See Racing Super Modified Series will make their debut along with the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series, Full Throttle Modifieds, and Vore's Welding Front Wheel Drive Compacts.

This racing extravaganza has something to offer fans of all ages on and off the track. In addition to the racing action, Jitterbug the clown will be on hand entertain the younger race fans. Kids will be able to get their faces painted by Jitterbug as well as get a free balloon. Kids 12 and younger will be admitted free of charge.

Winchester resident and former racing star, Tom Bigelow, will serve as Grand Marshal for the ' Xtreme Speed Challenge '. Bigelow is a multi-time USAC champion as well as Indy 500 participant. Fans will have an opportunity to meet Bigelow and take home an autograph. The likable Bigelow will be available for a meet and greet with fans prior to the racing action.

There will be an open practice the day before the event on Saturday May 19 from 2-6 P.M. and will be free of charge to spectators. Fans are being encouraged to attend the free open practice to get a sample of what will be in store for them the following afternoon.

The ' Xtreme Speed Challenge ' is shaping up to be arguably one of the biggest open wheel events of 2012. Both the Super Modified and Sprint Car feature events will pay $6,000 to win. This increased purse money is luring some of the biggest names in both divisions to the event. Dave Steele, Dave Baumgartner, Jason Blonde, Jeff Bloom, Collin Cabre, Jerry Caryer, Jason Cox, Todd Fayard, Kyle Flint, Brian Gerster, Kyle Hamilton, Jo Jo Helberg, Mike Larrison, Hank Lower,Troy DeCaire, Jimmy McCune, Aaron Pierce, Kody Swanson, Jacob Wilson, and Billy Wease are just a few of the Xtreme Sprint drivers expected to compete.

Drivers from the MSRSMS expected to participate include: Dave McKinght, Gene Lee Gibson, AJ Russell, Tanner Swanson, Kody Swanson, Jack Smith, Kevin Shirey, Sondi Eden, Cord Ehrhart, Brandon Fisher, Jeff Gibson, Jon Henes, Paul White, Larry Lehnert, Jim Paller, Matt Palmer, and Rich Reid.

The new Full Throttle Modified Series will make its debut as well with a full list of drivers expected to participate including: Harold Scott, Brian Nester, Chad Poole, Mike Stacy, Don Skaggs, Chris Hettinger, and Chris Jennings among others.

Tickets for the ' Xtreme Speed Challenge ' are now on sale. Fans are encouraged to get tickets early to avoid long lines at the ticket window the day of the event. Call (248) 535-5575 to purchase tickets or log onto www.mustseeracing.com for additional details.
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