HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Speedway is taking the proverbial lemon — rainy weather — and making lemonade, in the form of one of the biggest events in local racing history.
The arrivals of spring storms this week forced the Speedway to push back its annual Battle of the Bullring VI, which was slated to begin Wednesday.
The race spectacular, featuring some of the country’s top B-modified racers, has been rescheduled for the week of March 24-27.
Why is that significant?
It also coincides with Humboldt Speedway’s annual showcase, the King of America races, featuring the USMTS Modified Series.
The “four-night party,” as billed by Speedway owner Renda Whitworth in an email, should attract race fans from across the region, particularly after last year’s events were canceled altogether because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Both races will offer hefty payouts. The King of America winner will bring home $15,000, while the B-Mod winner will have a $10,000 check waiting at the finish line.
The late changes in scheduling mean tickets will not be sold online, but instead will be available at the gate, Whitworth noted.
General admission tickets are free for the March 24 practice sessions. Tickets cost $25 (general admission) or $30 (reserved) on March 25 and 26 and $30 and $35, respectively for March 27.
