MADERA — The North State Modified Series (NSMS) will visit five tracks throughout Northern California and Central California for a total of 11 points races during its 2019 season. While the series won’t return to either the Lakeport or Ukiah speedways this season, it make its first stop at the Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, Oregon, adding a 12th race to the season schedule.
Mid-California’s Madera Speedway will host three NSMS races, including the season opener April 13, as well as June 15 and Aug. 3 races. Promoter Kenny Shepherd is donating $1,000 to the purse to make it a $2,000 winner’s share at each of the Madera shows.
“I’m putting the money on from my personal account to help make these events as big as possible,” Shepherd said. “I intend to film all three for a livestream and if we can get the car count strong enough and have a good race we might even be able to air one of the races on our Madera Racing on MAVTV show.”
Back in the lineup for two events this year is the Stockton 99 Speedway. Stockton will host the second points race of the season on April 27 and follow that up with a June 1 race. The Stockton facility is a favorite among many of the central and upper state competitors. Promoter Tony Noceti said he is looking forward to the return of the North State modifieds.
Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka will give drivers a break from the heat with the O’Reilly Auto Parts 60 on May 11. The Eureka track is also hosting the July 20 McMurrey & Sons Roofing 60 as well as the Fall Spectacular on Sept. 21.
The first of two shows at Shasta Speedway will be held during the Shasta County Fair on June 22 in Anderson. Competitors are encouraged to bring their families and have fun at the fair before the races begin.
The weekend following the Fourth of July holiday will find the series at the All American Speedway in Roseville for the third annual Gene Welch Classic, sponsored by Jimmy Strauss Jeeps in Diamond Springs. This prestigious event honors Gene Welch, a many-time champion at All American Speedway who passed away in December of 2015.
Aug. 24 is the date for the Roseburg, Oregon show. This event is part of the long-running West Coast Modified Shootout that is offering an increased driver’s purse. Several NSMS drivers have attended and won this race in the past, but this is the first time it will be sanctioned and officiated by NSMS.
The season concludes Oct. 5 at Shasta Speedway for the Lloyd Burton Against the Wind Modified Challenge, sponsored by Mort Houston and the Burton Family.
Protect the Harvest is the title sponsor of NSMS. Lucas Oil will fund a tow-money program for the drivers whereby top-10 points leaders each receive $200 upon arriving at the race track while drivers 11th through 15th in points standings get $100. This program was designed to help drivers with the high cost of travel.
Other series sponsors are Hoosier Tire West, Sunoco Race Fuels, Naake Suspension, Five Star Bodies, Racer Bling, Keyser Racing Products, Scribner Plastics, Gone Racin’ Marine, Buckhorn Bar & Grill, and Franks Radios.
NSMS modified rules, procedures, schedule, entry forms and other information are available on the website www.northstatemodifieds.com.
