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IRA Qualifying Sweetened in 2006
by Paul Pittman
McHenry, IL: The Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprints winged/410 series
utilizes qualifying at the overwhelming majority of its' events. A few years
back IRA went from a basic 6 car A-main invert, to a 10 car redraw featuring
the night's 4 heat race winners plus the fastest 6 qualifiers who transferred
thru their heat. Some complained, though the system has proven to work as
action in IRA heat races is second to none. Well, qualifying will be
rewarded tremendously this year, though it won't be through a format change.
IRA is pleased to announce that long time series supporter and 2004 IRA Member
of the Year Award winner Dean Osborn will have his company, Osborn & Son
Trucking present $200 per race night to the fastest IRA member in qualifying.
Yes, you must be a card carrying member to be eligible, though memberships for
drivers or owners who are not running for points are only $50.
In addition to Dean's generosity, Stevie B's Landscaping is putting up $500
for the most Fast Times accumulated throughout the course of the year, while
another long time IRA backer, TW Metals, is putting up $500 for the driver who
earns the most Fast Time points throughout the season. Fast Time is worth 10
points, with 2nd quick being 8 points, and then dropping by 1 down to 8th
fast.
All American Caps N' Liners, who has been a fast time presenter at some IRA
events, will focus their post season awards to the heat races, awarding the
driver capturing the most heat race checkered flags. All American has provided
a cap or lid for the IRA Pace Truck since 1997.
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