Race Entries are piling in for the Wild West 150 featuring the NASCAR Whelen Tour Modifieds at Phoenix International Raceway, and the race is drawing the attention of locally and Nationally known drivers and crew. With 74 entries in so far from 10 different states, the racing action will be hot and heavy.
One of the entries for Friday’s race is NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour standout Max Zachem. Max Zachem was a full-time competitor in the touring series from 2015 to 2017 where finished 5th in the tour standings in 2016 among many modified legends. This Friday night, he will be piloting the Foxwoods Resort Casino #20 Modified in hopes of capturing the win and prize money!
Joining in the ranks as well is Joe Mooney, a crew member of the 2019 World Of Outlaws Sprint Car Champion Brad Sweet. Joe grew up in Pennsylvania racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway and is no stranger to racing an asphalt modified.
Jimmy Zacharias, a multi-time Chemung Speedrome Modified Champion, third-generation modified driver, and the 2015 NASCAR Whelen All American Series Champion of New York, will be virtually strapping up for the 150 Lap Race at Phoenix. Zacharias, a modified veteran, is looking to capture the win against the stacked field of diverse racers.
Coming out Race of Champions Modified Series to compete this Friday is Austin Beers driving the Delange Racing #45 modified and Tommy Rought driving the #40 Modified. Coming out of a different division in the ROC to compete this is Friday is ROC Super Stock Competitor Andy Crane!
From the dirt side of racing, many strong competitors have entered to grab the money from pavement veterans, including Grandview 358 Modified drivers Briggs Danner & Louden Reimert, New Eygpt Speedway competitor Ryan Simmons, Short Track Super Series competitor Joe Toth, and Grandview Sportsman Modified racer Doug Snyder. Coming out of the Xcel Modified Tourinng Series we have Josh Pepe and Aaron Bowes!
Lastly, from the local pavement stock car tracks, a mix of Mahoning Valley Speedway and Wall Stadium drivers will be joining in like Johnny Bennett, Kyle Scisco, Carsten DiGiantomasso, Tommy Flanagan, Cody Kohler, Scott Meckes, and Neil Rutt III.
To see the full driver lineup, visit our Facebook page as we post updates of the driver list and any additional race information. Want to compete in the race? Sign up today at https://snydersvilleraceway.com/iracing-entry/.
