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The second annual running of the IGNITE High Performance Ethanol 40, www.igniteracingfuel.com, on Saturday, September 17th will pit 40 UMP Modified competitors into feature event action. The program will feature hot laps/group qualifying, heat races, B Mains. and two A Mains paying full UMP points. The second annual winner of the IGNITE High Performance Ethanol 40 will pay the winner a healthy $3,000 while competitors who merely start the feature will receive a guaranteed $300. The second feature event, IGNITE High Performance Ethanol 20, will pit drivers in the 21st-40th position (after B Main action), into a feature event paying a full purse of $1000 To Win | $75 To Start.
IGNITE High Performance Ethanol, based in Central Indiana, is a leading supplier and manufacturer of high performance ethanol fuel, specially formulated for high performance and racing applications perfect for competition in UMP Modifieds, Stock Cars, and other racing divisions. IGNITE Racing Fuel is ethanol, so it burns cleaner—which is better for engines and the environment. It’s a cooler-burning fuel, which also extends the life of engines, and, most importantly, IGNITE provides more torque and power for the speed racers demand. IGNITE High Performance Ethanol not only delivers high performance gains and reduction in engine wear, but also can provide a substantial cost savings. Visit www.igniteracingfuel.com to learn more about how American made ethanol based racing fuels can benefit your racing program.
The Montpelier Motor Speedway, which began racing in 1903 and hosted its first automobile race in 1915, is one of America’s oldest remaining racing facilities. While the east central Indiana ¼ mile clay oval has a historic past, the facility has seen many major modern upgrades the past four seasons including new restrooms and bleachers along with the addition of many safety features such as a new catch fence system along with a new front stretch wall, lighting system, transponder scoring, and corner runoff areas. The Montpelier Motor Speedway commonly competes weekly on Saturday Nights with its popular Modified and Stock Car divisions and is also the host to the popular Montpelier Motor Speedway Midget series. The Montpelier Motor Speedway serves as a host for USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC Indiana Midget Week, MSCS Sprint Cars, NRA Sprint Invaders, and BOSS Sprint Cars. The Montpelier Motor Speedway is also the proud host of the popular IGNITE Ethanol 40 held in the fall for UMP Modifieds.
Ignite High Performance Ethanol 40 Payout
UMP Modifieds 1st-20th After Heat/B Mains
1st - $3000
2nd - $1500
3rd - $1250
4th - $1000
5th - $750
6th - $600
7th - $550
8th - $500
9th - $450
10th - $400
11th - $300
12th - $300
13th - $300
14th - $300
15th - $300
16th - $300
17th - $300
18th - $300
19th - $300
20th - $300
Ignite High Performance Ethanol 20
UMP Modifieds 21st-40th After Heat Race/B Mains
1st $1000
2nd $400
3rd $300
4th $250
5th $200
6th $170
7th $160
8th $150
9th $140
10th $130
11th $120
12th $110
13th $100
14th $100
15th $100
16th $100
17th $100
18th $100
19th $100
20th $100
Date – Saturday, September, 17th
Rain Date (if needed) – Saturday, September 24
Classes
UMP Modifieds
– Ignite High Performance Ethanol 40 – $3000 To Win | $300 To Start
– Ignite High Performance Ethanol 20 – $1000 To Win | $100 To Start
Midgets (with USAC Indiana Midgets & USAC MWT)
Super Streets – $500 To Win | $75 To Start
Thunder Cars – $400 To Win | $50 To Start
– Appearance Points Only Towards MMS Track Championship for UMP Modifieds
– 60 Appearance Points will be awarded to each driver in competition towards UMP Modifieds MMS Track Championship
– FULL UMP Points will be awarded for Modifieds.
Times
Gates Open – 3:00PM
Hot Laps/Qualifying – 5:00PM
Racing – 6:30PM
Tickets
General Admission – $17
Kids (12 and Under) – Free (with paid adult)
Pit Pass – $30
Entry Fee – None
Competitor’s License – $20
A Montpelier Motor Speedway Competitors License is required to race at the Montpelier Motor Speedway. This is a one-time license that must be completed upon your first race at the Speedway each season. Once this license is purchased, it is good for all remaining racing events at the Montpelier Motor Speedway. The fee for the license is $20.00 per season and is required for payout following the event. A link to the form is available on our website (www.MontpelierMotorSpeedway)for your convenience.
Location (East Central Indiana)
Montpelier Motor Speedway
700 South Jefferson
Montpelier, Indiana 47359
Conveniently located 15 miles from Interstate 69 Exit 264 (Indiana Highway 18)
Race Format
Sanctioning Body and Rules – UMP Dirt Car
Race Distance
Ignite High Performance Ethanol 40 Race Distance – 40 Laps
Ignite High Performance Ethanol 20 Race Distance – 20 Laps
Qualifying
- Qualifying will be completed in group format as a part of hot laps.
- Competitors will draw a pull tab to determine heat race groups. The lowest 8 numbers shall constitute heat 1, the next 8 numbers heat 2, until all heats are completed
- Each heat race will be split into two groups for qualifying leaving qualifying groups of 4 cars.
- In the event group qualifying cannot be held, a blind pill draw will be used using sealed pull tabs.
Heat Race Inversion
Based on hot laps qualifying times, heat races will be determined based on an inversion of 4.
The top two finishers from each heat will redraw for feature starting position.
B Mains
B Mains will be contested with 10 cars or less per each B Main. A designated number of top finishers (based on car count) will advance to the Ignite High Performance Ethanol 40A-Main event. The remaining finishers will be added to IGNITE Ethanol Lubricants 20 until the second field is completed with 20 competitors. Any remaining competitor not qualifying for either feature will receive tow money.
Work Area
The Montpelier Motor Speedway has a work area located near the track exit. The car must not exit the area and all work must be completed in the chute indicated by a red barrier. The work area is only available during the A Main event.
Other Requirements
IGNITE Sticker (Provided) – Must be displayed on the passenger side of the car.
Raceceiver (Required) – Default Frequency 454.000
Transponder (Provided) – The Montpelier Motor Speedway utilizes a Westhold (yellow in color) transponder system.
Facility Information
– Size – ¼ Mile Clay Oval
– Built in 1903 – First Auto Race 1915
– Total Montpelier Motor Speedway seating – 3,200
– Family Seating Section (located behind the flag stand) – Consumption of alcohol not permitted in this area.
– Fully stocked souvenir stand (includes MMS T-Shirts, Hoodies, Pictures, and MMS Programs)
– Fully stocked family/kid souvenir stand (includes kid’s toys and novelties, racing flags, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc… Items starting at .50/$1.00)
– New Men and Women’s restroom located behind the main grandstands. Pit side restroom is men only.
– New catch fence, front stretch wall, and run-off areas
– Concession stand (wide range of food and sides and cold/hot drinks) located behind the main grandstands. Duel lines to purchase food available from spectator area. Picnic tables spread throughout the facility.
– Beer garden – Wide range of cold adult beverages and Coke/Pepsi products. ID required. The carry-in of coolers or alcohol is prohibited due to insurance and state regulation codes.
Web and Media
Track Website – www.MontpelierMotorSpeedway.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/MontpelierMotorSpeedway
Twitter (@MontpelierTrack) – www.twitter.com/MontpelierTrack
IGNITE Website – www.igniteracingfuel.com
Facebook – http://www.facebook.....l/226137315198
Twitter (@IgniteRaceFuel) – www.twitter.com/IgniteRaceFuel
