IMCA Modifieds, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods headed to Knoxville for July 19 Harris Clash special

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 12) – IMCA Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods head to Knoxville Raceway next Thursday, July 19, for the 16th annual Harris Clash special.

The Modified winner earns a $2,000 share of the $17,000 feature purse, along with a spot on the ballot for the 2008 Fast Shafts All- Star Invitational. Northern SportMods run for $500 to win in their second appearance at the historic half-mile oval.

IMCA national, home region and Smiley’s Racing Products state points will be awarded. The Harris Clash has been designated as a 51st “bonus” event drivers in both classes can use in determining national and regional standings.

“We had made a similar announcement regarding the American Stock Car Shoot-Out. In the case of the Harris Clash, Modified and Northern SportMod drivers can earn points from a 51st start,” IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root explained. “Because of both the quality of competition and the number of entries, we didn’t want to discourage drivers from racing at Knoxville because it could jeopardize where they finished nationally or in their region.”

Gates open at 3:30 p.m. on race day. Hot laps are at 6:30 p.m. with the first heat race at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $3 for kids. Pit passes are $25.

Rain date is Tuesday, July 24.

More infor­mation is available at the www.harrisclash.com  website or by calling event promoter Bob Harris at 515 231-1748.

Winners of 2006 Harris Clash features were Jeremie Hedrick of Clintonville, Wis., in the Modifieds and Jacob Murray of Hartford in the Northern SportMods.