Governor’s Cup at Hibbing Raceway up next for the high flying Como Mod Series

Posted under Headlines, Press by admin on June 18th, 2009

Duluth, MN – The Como Modified Series presented by the Lake Country Chevrolet Dealers will hit the 3/8th mile of Hibbing Raceway for the Governor’s Cup, Race #2 of the high stakes modified regional touring series.

Darrell Nelson of Hermantown, the “Hermantown Hammer” comes into Hibbing with an unbelievable six race win streak and eleven overall feature wins for the 2009 season including the opening stanza of the Como Mod Series at Proctor (MN) Speedway. Darrell will duel with a “who’s who” of the Upper Midwest modified racing scene as hometrack hero and 2007 Como series Champion looks to duel along with 2008 Champion Al Uotinen, series regulars Jason Miller, Dave Cain, Joey Jensen, Craig Thatcher, Brad Waits, late model ace Jeff Provinzino, and surprise top finishers at Proctor, Rick Jacobson and Mike Anderson.

Hibbing Raceway has provided thrilling finishes in the Como Mod Series lore with wins from Dave Cain and Kelly Estey in 2006, Craig Thatcher and Estey in 2007, and Robbie Bunklemen and Duane Dale in 2008. The Govenor’s Cup includes an “enhanced” two day purse for the modifieds with a $2,000 top prize for the winner! The two day extravaganza will also include Pure Stocks, WISSOTA Super Stocks, and WISSOTA Late Models. Fireworks and a Dance follow the races on Friday.

In the event that Friday nights program is rained out a full show will be run on Saturday, June 20. For more information on the Govenor’s Cup visit: www.hibbingraceway.com It looks to be a great weekend of racing in the Northland so come visit the Hibbing Raceway!

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