5/12/10
SMRA supermodifieds to display, turn laps at All American this Saturday
by Keith Shampine
Roseville, Calif. – The Supermodified Racing Association will participate in a special exhibition
this Saturday at All American Speedway in Roseville, California. The exhibition will be a part of
All American’s Open Wheel Challenge, which includes USAC sprint cars headlining a number of
other open-wheel divisions.
The exhibition will include a group of SMRA supermodifieds on display in the concession area
before the supers hit the track for a couple rounds of practice. The display, which opens
around 2 p.m., will gain the SMRA exposure to All American’s fan base and open-wheel fans
from all over the state.
But the more important part of the day will be the track time the supers gain because of some
strict enforcements at the Roseville facility.
All American director of competition Frank Vincent spoke about the event.
“The supers being (at Roseville) this Saturday serves a couple purposes. First, it’s a great
chance to promote the speed and excitement of supermodified racing to the fans. This is a
chance to try to relight the fire for the supers at this track.
“But we also have to meet some stringent sound requirements. We need to see if the supers
clear the sound issues to gauge whether or not we could possibly have a supermodified race
here in the future,” Vincent said.
So far, Jim Birges’ No. 32 is committed to be in attendance. SMRA officials are awaiting word
from other teams.
Birges says he’s excited to turn some fast laps around Roseville’s three-eighths-mile oval.
“It’ll be interesting to see what kind of lap times we run. I think there is potential for a really good
supermodified show at Roseville. It’s more of a central location because the track is closer to
the cars located further north, the Carson City group and the Idaho cars. If a race date could be
established, I think it would draw a stronger car count. Not to mention, (Roseville) is a beautiful
facility and they always have a strong front gate,” Birges said.
All American is welcoming the SMRA with open arms. Officials are offering supermodified teams
complimentary passes for themselves as well as friends and family.
The 410 supermodifieds raced regularly at All American in the late 1970s, although the class
hasn’t competed at the Roseville track since.
SMRA supermodifieds to display, turn laps at All American this Saturday
by Keith Shampine
Roseville, Calif. – The Supermodified Racing Association will participate in a special exhibition
this Saturday at All American Speedway in Roseville, California. The exhibition will be a part of
All American’s Open Wheel Challenge, which includes USAC sprint cars headlining a number of
other open-wheel divisions.
The exhibition will include a group of SMRA supermodifieds on display in the concession area
before the supers hit the track for a couple rounds of practice. The display, which opens
around 2 p.m., will gain the SMRA exposure to All American’s fan base and open-wheel fans
from all over the state.
But the more important part of the day will be the track time the supers gain because of some
strict enforcements at the Roseville facility.
All American director of competition Frank Vincent spoke about the event.
“The supers being (at Roseville) this Saturday serves a couple purposes. First, it’s a great
chance to promote the speed and excitement of supermodified racing to the fans. This is a
chance to try to relight the fire for the supers at this track.
“But we also have to meet some stringent sound requirements. We need to see if the supers
clear the sound issues to gauge whether or not we could possibly have a supermodified race
here in the future,” Vincent said.
So far, Jim Birges’ No. 32 is committed to be in attendance. SMRA officials are awaiting word
from other teams.
Birges says he’s excited to turn some fast laps around Roseville’s three-eighths-mile oval.
“It’ll be interesting to see what kind of lap times we run. I think there is potential for a really good
supermodified show at Roseville. It’s more of a central location because the track is closer to
the cars located further north, the Carson City group and the Idaho cars. If a race date could be
established, I think it would draw a stronger car count. Not to mention, (Roseville) is a beautiful
facility and they always have a strong front gate,” Birges said.
All American is welcoming the SMRA with open arms. Officials are offering supermodified teams
complimentary passes for themselves as well as friends and family.
The 410 supermodifieds raced regularly at All American in the late 1970s, although the class
hasn’t competed at the Roseville track since.
