LAKEPORT — The North State Modified Series presented by Protect the Harvest returns to Lakeport Speedway on Saturday, its second and final visit of the 2020 racing season. The event is sponsored by Napa Lake Parts in Lakeport.
While the NSMS schedule was shortened this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, its appearance at Lakeport Speedway is the first of four confirmed fall series races.
NSMS made its first showing at Lakeport back on July 18 when Ukiah’s Kyle Tellstrom took the checkered flag in front of Charlie Collins of Upper Lake, Lakeport Speedway 2020 modified champion Mike Sullivan of Kelseyville, defending NSMS champion Scott Winters of Tracy, and Darrin Sullivan of Kelseyville. These drivers, along with 15 other top contenders in the NSMS points standings, will share in the $2,500 Lucas Oil tow money program when they sign in to race at Lakeport.
In addition to the tow money, Saturday’s purse has been increased courtesy of Competition Carburetion. There is also a $100 Jason Belveal Long Tow Award for the team towing their car the most miles. Another $50 will go to the driver who turns the fastest lap in the 60-lap feature event, again courtesy of Competition Carburetion. The Lucas Oil Dash for Cash contenders run for $100 to win and $50 for second place.
Three-time NSMS champion Darrin Knight of Kelseyville did not compete at the July stop in Lakeport but plans to race this weekend. Other local drivers expected to run with the NSMS drivers are Jeremy Nowlin of Kelseyville, Richard Knight of Lakeport, Robert Schmidt of Lucerne, Ian Elliott of Lakeport and Donovan Cox of Kelseyville. Many NSMS regulars are expected as well.
Joining NSMS on the racing card for the season finale at Lakeport Speedway are the Taco Bell bombers, the NCRA Legends Cars and Late Models, the Pro-4 modifieds and the Lakeport Speedway 4-Bangers. While there are still no spectators allowed because of COVID-19 safety protocols, fans can watch the action on NCRA-Lakeport Speedway Facebook Live beginning at 6 p.m.
The North State Modified Series is presented by Protect the Harvest, Lucas Oil, Napa Lake Parts, Hoosier Tire West, Sunoco Race Fuels, Naake Suspension, Five Star Bodies, Racer Bling, Mark & Sharon Baldwin, Scribner Plastics, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Competition Carburetion.
