Ladies and gentlemen:
The next big **OFFLINE** event for the USA Series will be the World
Series of Internet Short Track Racing. This event is actually nine
straight nights of
exciting short track action at the half-mile New Smyrna Speedway. Once
again, we will feature three divisions of racing action: Late
Models(N2/NR1999), NASCAR Modifieds (N2/NR1999), and the Trucks
(NR1999). The event will be held beginning on February 11 and run
through February 19, 2000. This is a simulation of the real World Series
of Asphalt Short Track Racing, held since 1966 at New Smyrna Speedway in
Samsula, Florida, about ten miles south of Daytona. Some past winners of
the real World Series include, Mark Martin (1977-1978),*** Trickle,
Butch Miller, Richie Evans, Jamie Tomaino, Joe Ruttman, Bobby and Donnie
Allison, Reggie Ruggerio, Tommy Baldwin, Brett and Geoff Bodine, David
Rogers, Pete Orr, Matt Kenseth, Mike Garvey, and many others over the
years.
The past winners of the sim versions include:
Southern National Speedway, Kenly, NC
1998 Late Model Champion - Jimmy McKinley
1998 Modified Champion - Chas Bornemann
1998 Outlaw Late Model Champion - Kevin Crabtree
New Smyrna Speedway, Samsula, Florida
1999 Late Model Champion - Chuck Embry
1999 Modified Champion - Tom McKie
1999 Outlaw Late Model Champion - Chris Rhynold
The URL:
[link lost in import: /~jmckin12/world_series]
**ENTRY DEADLINE - February 4, 2000** - this deadline applies to
both entries *and* car/truck files.
Three divisions (N2/NR1999 ONLY; no N3) - Late Models, Modifieds,
and Trucks
Qualifying and 25-lap feature each night for all three divisions
Series dates - February 11-19, 2000 (nine nights)
As of this time, the entry form is not working correctly. If you
would like to enter the World Series, send an e-mail with the info
requested (driver's name,
car #, etc.) at the registration page at the URL above, and send
slight rule changes
coming for the World Series and these will be posted as soon as
possible.
Hope to see you there.
Jimmy McKinley
USA Series director
