Members of the TJ Toyota sponsored super modified driven by Dave Shullick Jr. begin preparations for the 4th annual John Burr Classic at Evans Mills Raceway Park. The weekend of racing will feature ISMA/MSS super modifieds, small block super modifieds, Pro Late Models, sportsman modifieds, INEX legends and sport compacts. Gates open at 5 p.m. today and 12 p.m. on Saturday. Photo submitted.
BY JEFF CHUDZINSKI
North Country This Week
POTSDAM — TJ Toyota is sponsoring the fourth annual John Burr Classic at Evans Mills Raceway Park, slated to run Sept. 15 and 16.
According to General Manager Nick Czerow, both nights will be action-packed with some of the best racers in the region taking part.
Friday, Sept. 15 will see four series racing in multiple events sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts.
According to Czerow, The Excess Storage Pro Late Model series will take to the track in a feature event that pays $800 to win.
The Christman Fuel Service INEX Legends will also be on track for heat races and a feature that will pay $500 to win.
Sport compacts and Thunder Stocks will be on the bill as well, with each series hosting heat races followed by feature races that pay out $500 to win.
Following the completion of the races on Friday night, the track will host a fireworks display to cap the first day of classic weekend.
Czerow said it is sure to be a great night of racing, with drivers battling it out before the season draws to a close.
Day two will feature the heavy hitters of the ISMA/MSS super modified series during a 100 lap championship finale.
That race, presented by TJ Toyota, Waite Toyota and Ken Tibbles Roofing, will pay $4,000 to win.
Also on the slate for Saturday night are the Caskinette Ford sportsman modified, who will battle it out for 75 laps in a feature that pays $2,000 to win, along with the Jake’s Automotive small block super modified championship series, which will pay $1,000 to win.
Czerow said the fields continue to grow for each series and continue to attract some of the best talent in the North East.
“We’re very excited about the races we have lined up and the drivers that are coming. The fans are in for two great nights of racing,” he said.
Gates open at 5 p.m. on Friday with heat races scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is $15 U.S. or $20 Canadian for adults, $13 for military members, $10 for children between the ages of 10-17 and free for children 9 and under.
Pit passes are available for $35 U.S. and $45 Canadian.
Gates open at noon on Saturday, with practice for the ISMA/MSS super modified series slated to begin at 12:15 p.m.
Time trials will begin at 2:45 p.m., with a driver’s meeting set to follow from 3:15-3:45 p.m.
Heat races begin at 4 p.m.
Tickets for day two are $30 U.S. or $40 Canadian for adults, $28 for military, $15 U.S. or $20 Canadian for children ages 10-17 and free for children under 9.
Pit passes are $45 U.S. or $60 Canadian.
