Staff Report | Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
While the focus remains on the rescheduled Turkey Derby XLVII later this month, the attention will soon turn to the 2021 Points Championship season for the Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels.
The 15 points-paying event season will kick off at its traditional season opener at Mahoning Valley on Saturday, May 8th. Jeff Kot and the Behrents Performance TQ Midget will look to defend his crown after returning to victory lane at Mahoning last spring in the Jack Bertling Memorial.
For the first time since 2019, a champion will be crowned at Bethel Motor Speedway on November 6th. Joey Bailey looks to defend his title and earn his first championship for the Boyd Racing Team. In total, Bethel Motor Speedway will host the ATQMRA three times this year. Included on the schedule is the Pine Brook Reunion/ Joe Payne Sr. Memorial on June 26th.
Wall Stadium Speedway will yet again serve as the hometrack for the ATQMRA in 2021. The historic, Jersey Shore facility will host The Premier TQ Midget Racing Division nine times over the course of this season. Buddy Sload and the #36 Spitfire Chassis team will look to defend their title at the second annual JJ Lane Memorial on September 25th.
The 10th event at Wall Stadium, will be capped off with Turkey Derby XLVIII on its traditional Thanksgiving weekend date, on Saturday November 27th. Just like this March and every other November, Turkey Derby XLVIII will be a high stakes, non-points exhibition.
The ATQMRA is also excited to announce its return to the super-fast, New London-Waterford Speedbowl for 2 dates this year both in the spring and fall.
The Hoosier Tire-Mid Atlantic ATQMRA powered by VP Racing Fuels will pick up right where it left off after a difficult 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. A diverse field and a strong rookie class will be just some of the many story lines that lie ahead of a new season!
Along with title sponsor Hoosier Tire-Mid Atlantic and presenting sponsor VP Racing Fuels, the ATQMRA is excited to welcome back associate sponsors Ames Construction, M.N.O, and Racing with Jesus Ministries in 2021. Additional sponsorship may be announced at a later date!
Cars will return to the track this weekend for the first time since early November, for two days of practice on March 13th and 14th leading into Turkey Derby XLVII on March 27th.
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