Saturday, April 8, 2017
By Shane Beck
Meridian, Idaho
A long off season for many, yet not long enough for some, the drives are awaiting to see just who shows up with what? Coming off a great 2016 season, promoter Todd LaBronte is optimistic of 2017.
The season kicks off at Meridian Speedway, a race track where driver and former Meridian Speedway Modified track champion Shelby Stroebel dominates. LaBronte and Meridian Speedway have agreed to four events including a two night show at the historic Diamond Cup, June 2nd and 3rd, a show that features the return of Super Modified racing. The Royal Purple Modified Series will also make the trip back to the historic Magic Valley Speedway (Twin Falls, ID) for four nights of racing.
New addition to the schedule in 2017 for the Royal Purple Modified Series is Wenatchee Valley Speedway for the Thunder In The Valley two night show, July 15th and 16th.
A surprising return to Rocky Mountain Raceways (Salt Lake City, UT) in 2017. Coming off a decent showing in 2015 the Royal Purple Modified Series was not invited back for 2016. Part of that decision due to schedule conflict and the other, two promoters not able to come to terms. Both Mike Eames (General Manager of Rocky Mountain Raceways) and Todd LaBronte are excited for the August 5th 75 lap Hot August Nights racing event in 2017.
The racing action should be fantastic in 2017, with the return of many good drivers from the northwest, four to six different states, the competition should be fierce.
Drivers to watch out for this season, Idaho drivers Chris Fenton, Shelby Stroebel and Kyle Lathem. Drivers out of Utah, Zach Webster, and Eric Rhead. California driver Kyle Tellstrom is always a tough competitor.
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