O'Reilly SUPR Late Models return to Batesville!

LOCUST GROVE AR. (April 5, 2007) - One of the most popular classes to ever race at the Batesville Motor Speedway, the Late Models, will make their first appearance this weekend. Held in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Mark Martin Fan Appreciation Days at Mark Martin Ford in Batesville, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Southern United Professional Racing Series, or SUPR, will be at the Batesville Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 6-7.

During the days, there will be activities at Mark Martin Ford in Batesville, including appearances by Mark Martin, Tony Stewart (Friday) and Kenny Wallace (Saturday), then in the evenings, the action will be at the Batesville Motor Speedway. The Louisiana based O’Reilly SUPR series look to bring a strong contingent north to the Batesville Motor Speedway, and be challenged by some of the top drivers in Arkansas.

Each night will be a full night of racing for the Late Models. Heat events, Last Chance Qualifiers, and the A Main event will be held both nights. Friday’s racing will be highlighted by a 25 Lap Feature paying $1,250 to win. On Saturday, the feature will be 50 Laps, and pay $2,500 to win. All five of the Batesville Motor Speedway’s weekly classes will be in action both nights as well. The Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, E-Mods, and Front Wheel Drive classes will be competing.

Ray Moore of Shreveport, Louisiana is the early season points leader in the SUPR series. Allen Tippen of Minden, Louisiana, Jon Mitchell of Nash, Texas, Ryan Plaisance of Westwego, Louisiana, Jason Ingalls of Longview, Texas, David Ashley of Zachary, Louisiana, Lee Davis of Greenwood, Louisiana, John Anderson, of Omaha, Nebraska, Howard Willis of Pasadena, Texas, and Kyle Cummings of Minden, Louisiana are the early season top ten in points for the O’Reilly SUPR series and are expected to be on hand.

Ticket prices for Friday’s racing will be $12.00 for adults, and tickets will be $15.00 on Saturday. Children 6-11 will be admitted for $3.00 both nights, and children 5 and under will be free both evenings. Pit passes will be $25.00 on Friday, and $30.00 on Saturday.

You can learn more about Mark Martin Ford at http://www.markmartinfordmercury.com/. The SUPR series is located at http://www.suprracing.com/ on the world wide web.

The Batesville Motor Speedway is located at 5090 Heber Springs Road in Locust Grove, Arkansas. You can email the Batesville Motor Speedway at race@batesvillespeedway.com. You can visit the Batesville Motor Speedway on the world wide web at http://www.batesvillespeedway.com.