- Registration open for Southern Thaw USRA Stock Car Speedweek

Registration open for Southern Thaw USRA Stock Car Speedweek

January 8, 2024

Early registration is now open for the long-awaited Southern Thaw USRA Stock Car Speedweek presented by RaceOnTexas. Drivers can save money and time be entering early for this USRA Stock Car full-fendered festival of fast right now.

The nine-night, three-track trek through North Texas and into Oklahoma will feature more than $80,000 in prize money plus a hefty points fund to pad the racing budgets of USRA Stock Car racers for 2024.

The Rocket Raceway Park in Petty, Texas, will host the mini-series openers on Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, and then the USRA Stock Cars head to the Hunt County Raceway in Greenville, Texas, on Monday and Tuesday, March 18-19.

Each event will pay $1,000 to win and no less than $100 to start the first night with the second night at each track paying $2,000 to win and $200 to start the main event.

The Rocket Raceway Park will host an open practice on Thursday, March 14, and the Hunt county Raceway will do the same on Sunday, March 17.

Action resumes at the Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Okla., on Friday and Saturday, March 22-23, for the inaugural Stand On It Classic. Both nights will feature a main event paying $5,000 to the winner and no less than $500 to each USRA Stock Car driver that starts the feature.

ROCKET RACEWAY PARK – PETTY, TX
EIFFEL TOWER CLASSIC

Thursday, March 14
Open practice for all classes
Grandstands Closed
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Practice from 6-9 p.m.
Pit Pass $25 (3 & Under FREE)

Friday, March 15
USRA Stock Cars, USRA Factory Stocks, USRA Limited Mods
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Grandstands Open 5:30 p.m.
Draw closes/Drivers meeting 6 p.m.
Hot laps 6:30 p.m.
Grandstands:
Adults $18
Military & Seniors (62+) $15
Youth (6-12) $8
5 & Under FREE
All Grandstand seats are General Admission
Pit Pass $35 (3 & Under FREE)

USRA Stock Car Payout: 1. $1000, 2. $600, 3. $400, 4. $350, 5. $325, 6. $300, 7. $250, 8. $225, 9. $200, 10. $175, 11. $150, 12. $140, 13. $130, 14. $120, 15. $110, 16. $105, start $100, tow $40.
Entry Fee: $50 early or $75 after March 8. Register Here

Saturday, March 16
USRA Stock Cars, USRA Factory Stocks, USRA Limited Mods
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Grandstands Open 5:30 p.m.
Draw closes/Drivers meeting 6 p.m.
Hot laps 6:30 p.m.
Grandstands:
Adults $20
Military & Seniors (62+) $17
Youth (6-12) $8
5 & Under FREE
All Grandstand seats are General Admission
Pit Pass $35 (3 & Under FREE)

USRA Stock Car Payout: 1. $2000, 2. $1500, 3. $1000, 4. $700, 5. $600, 6. $550, 7. $500, 8. $475, 9. $450, 10. $425, 11. $400, 12. $375, 13. $350, 14. $325, 15. $300, 16. $275, 17. $250, 18. $225, start $200, tow $50.
Entry Fee: $75 early or $100 after March 8. Register Here

The Rocket Raceway Park is a semi-banked 3/8-mile clay oval located about 15 minutes west of Paris or 25 minutes east of Bonham in Lamar County, Texas. The track holds 3,400 spectators and features elevated grandstands that offer superb viewing from any seat. The venue can be found at 16369 US Hwy 82, Petty, TX 75470.

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HUNT COUNTY RACEWAY– GREENVILLE, TX
ST. PATRICK’S CLASH

Sunday, March 17
Open practice for all classes
Grandstands Closed
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Practice from 6-9 p.m.
Pit Pass $25 (4 & Under FREE)

Monday, March 18
USRA Stock Cars, USRA Factory Stocks, USRA Limited Mods
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Grandstands Open 5:30 p.m.
Draw closes/Drivers meeting 6 p.m.
Hot laps 6:30 p.m.
Grandstands:
Adults $15
Military & Seniors (62+) $12
Youth (6-12) $8
5 & Under FREE
Pit Pass $35 (4 & Under FREE)

Tuesday, March 19
USRA Stock Cars, USRA Factory Stocks, USRA Limited Mods
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Grandstands Open 5:30 p.m.
Draw closes/Drivers meeting 6 p.m.
Hot laps 6:30 p.m.
Grandstands:
Adults $20
Military & Seniors (62+) $17
Youth (6-12) $8
5 & Under FREE
Pit Pass $40 (4 & Under FREE)

The Hunt County Raceway (formerly Superbowl Speedway) is a semi-banked 1/4-mile dirt oval located 5 miles south of Greenville on SR 34, then west to 437 FM 1903, Greenville, TX 75402.

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ARROWHEAD SPEEDWAY– COLCORD, OK
INAUGURAL STAND ON IT CLASSIC

Thursday, March 21
Open practice for all classes
Grandstands Closed
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Practice from 6-9 p.m.
Pit Pass $25 (4 & Under FREE)

Friday, March 22
USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Tuners
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Grandstands Open 5:30 p.m.
Draw closes/Drivers meeting 6 p.m.
Hot laps 6:30 p.m.
Grandstands:
Adults $15
Military & Seniors (62+) $12
Youth (6-12) $8
5 & Under FREE
Pit Pass $35 (4 & Under FREE)

USRA Stock Car Payout: 1. $5000, 2. $2500, 3. $1500, 4. $1250, 5. $1000, 6. $750, 7. $700, 8. $650, 9. $600, 10. $550, start $500, tow $75.
Entry Fee: $100 early or $150 after March 8. Register Here

Saturday, March 23
USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, Pure Stocks
Pits Open 3 p.m.
Grandstands Open 5:30 p.m.
Draw closes/Drivers meeting 6 p.m.
Hot laps 6:30 p.m.
Grandstands:
Adults $20
Military & Seniors (62+) $17
Youth (6-12) $8
5 & Under FREE
Pit Pass $40 (4 & Under FREE)

USRA Stock Car Payout: 1. $5000, 2. $2500, 3. $1500, 4. $1250, 5. $1000, 6. $750, 7. $700, 8. $650, 9. $600, 10. $550, start $500, tow $75.
Entry Fee: $100 early or $150 after March 8. Register Here

The weekend early entry fee is $200 for both nights. The discount is only available if you pre-enter for both nights). If needed, the rain date will be March 28-30.

The Arrowhead Speedway is located 5.5 miles west of Arkansas/Oklahoma State Line on US Hwy 412 to 20316 US-412 W, Colcord, OK 74338.

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USRA Awards Banquet set for Jan. 27: The USRA and USMTS will host a joint awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 27, inside the 9,792-square-foot Nevada Ballroom at the Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino to celebrate the 2023 racing season for both organizations.

Tickets include a luxurious dinner featuring a plentiful selection of fine food and a succulent dessert bar. A cash bar will also be available. The cost is $65 per person and can be purchased by calling (515) 832-6000 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets sales are available through Friday, Dec. 22, at 12 noon, and then resume on Wednesday, Jan. 3, after the holiday break. The deadline to purchase tickets to the awards banquet is Friday, Jan. 12, at 4 p.m.

A limited number or hotel rooms have been reserved for banquet attendees. Call Harrah's at 800-427-7247 or book online and mention the Group Code "S01US24" to receive the special Group Rate.

Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino offers one of the most exciting hotels and casinos in the heart of America, blending small-town charm with big-city amenities with over 390+ luxurious rooms, a collection of gourmet dining experiences and the area's hottest gaming and entertainment. Visit Harrahs.com for more information.

Alternatively, you can book rooms at Ameristar Kansas City, which is located just minutes from Harrah's. Use Group Code "USRA23" and call (816) 414-7000.

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