Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: SATURDAY, May 15, 1993 TAG: 9305150139 SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B4 EDITION: STATE SOURCE: DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
Forty-four drivers have entered the first 200-lap race on the special $50,000 Late Model Stock Car Challenge Series to be held as part of the Valley Rich/X-Press Markets 300 tonight at New River Valley Speedway in Radford. The field represents the best LMSC drivers from a four-state area. Mike Buffkin, Todd Massey, Mike Skinner, former track champion Danny Willis and Ronnie Ratliff join a host of regular drivers.
Returning for his second week of action is Kerry Earnhardt, 22-year-old son of Dale Earnhardt, who will be driving the Roanoke-based car of Russell and Gloria Letchford. Tonight's schedule includes races for the Limited Sportsmen, Modified Mini Stock, Mini Stock and Pure Stock drivers.
Gates open at 2 p.m., with practice starting at 4. Time trials get underway at 6:15, with the first green flag falling at 8 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $1 for children 10 and under.
Memo: shorter version ran in the Metro edition.