Silver Bay, MN (June 18, 2010) – The Race Minnesota Modified Series (RACEMN) kicked off in fine fashion on June 16, 2010, at North Central Speedway in Brainerd, MN, with 108 cars, a good crowd, and some spectacular racing conducted by the talented field of drivers on the track. While we enjoyed the initial success of the night a tragic accident occurred at the end of the WISSOTA Mod 4 feature that has personally impacted the series, many families, and the racing community in general.
North Central track promoter Tim Boeder, track worker Keith Nelson, and Mod 4 driver James Eblen were victims of this horrific crash and continue to be hospitalized at the time of this release. RACEMN continues to keep these men in our thoughts and prayers and can only hope for the best of outcomes for these gentlemen.
Tim Boeder, affectionately known in the racing circles as “Big Daddy 37” has been a key to the success of the RACEMN series, a staunch supporter of the concept, and more then anything believed in our organization and the people that run it. He has given us the break we needed to get the initial concept off the ground and scheduled along with our partners at Ogilvie Raceway. On top of this, Tim is a great friend that we enjoy many conversations, good times, and a common bond to strive in the face of adversity.
It’s Tim resilience, the support of our drivers, the support of the racing community, and an obligation to our sponsors to proudly proclaim that the “show will go on.” RACEMN has enlisted additional help and will continue to add personnel to ensure that the series is run to the highest standards throughout the remainder of 2010 and beyond. The next scheduled event on June 22, 2010, will take place at Ogilivie Raceway with a tribute for those injured at Brainerd and a freewill donation decal for sale to the general public. At this time, the make up WISSOTA Modified feature for the June 16 event is being discussed and details will be released.
Our return trip to North Central Speedway will be on Labor Day September 6, 2010, with the USMTS and Kenny Wallace for the now aptly named “Big Daddy 37” event. We will be preparing this event as a celebration for those injured at the June 16 show.
On behalf of Barry Braun and Ray Beste of RACEMN we can not say enough for the outpouring of support from the racing community. It is your support that will give us the drive to continue this great promotion in 2010 and beyond. A Special Thanks to Cliff Sasker and KT Torbert of North Central Speedway, Nate Fischer of Ogilivie Raceway, Joe Stariha of the Como Modified Series, Todd Schwartz, Jeremy Harrar and everyone involved with the RACEMN Modified Series including the awesome drivers, fans, and industry folk alike.
For more information regarding the RACEMN Modified Series log onto the series website at www.racemn.com
