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Short Course Racing Action with VORRA this Weekend

VORRA is the only organization to offer both short course and desert racing, and will have its second short course race of the eight round series this weekend April 17-18, 2010 at the Prairie City OHV Park in Folsom, California. "Last month we introduced some exciting changes and I am looking forward to putting the cars, trucks, UTV's and ATV's back out on the new land rush starting grid," said race promoter Wes Harbor. The 6-lap, 3-moto combination gives the drivers more opportunity to earn a podium position and the crowd a lot more racing to watch.

Class 10 Tyler Mort and Red Team Racing on the Prairie City Course. Photo by Brent Bower, Bower Motorsports Media

The action was intense at the last round of Short Course racing. The ATV's raced a brand new track on Saturday and the Cars and Trucks took to the high speed course on Sunday. "We are going to use the same course for this round, but I'm planning to groom it a little and widen some areas for more passing opportunities," said Harbor. The grudge matches between drivers will be back on the dirt this weekend and racers should find those passing lanes very helpful.

In the last round of action, Sam Berri walked away with the Class 1 win, but not without some good action with Mike Lenhers and Steve Sullivan. The class that had people on their feet with 3 extremely close finishes was the new Ultra4 class where Brad Falin brought out his 4wheel drive car and gave Kevin Yoder and Jason Scherer a run for their money. The Group T class also produced multiple lead changes, but after the three motos Ben Phillips came out on top over Mike Koenig and Gerry Mannion.

There is a VW Bug invasion planned with a large contingent showing up for Class 11. Photo by Brent Bower, Bower Motorsports Media

This weeks line up is just as strong, and there is word that there is a VW Bug invasion on the horizon with a large contingent showing up for Class 11 to compete with Gary Herrod and Richard Palaski. Class 7 and Class 9 will have the Mother, Daughter Keller team back on the track and the Sportsman Contingent will continue to show strong numbers and battles. The UTV's, Pilots and Karts will also have more vehicles taking on the big track and pushing the machines limits.

VORRA is in its 35th year of producing high quality, yet family affordable racing. These short course races are a great opportunity to bring your car out to race, and your family to enjoy a nice Northern California Spring day. Gate fee is only $10, Juniors 8-14 $5 and 7-under free. The Next VORRA race will be a 300 mile desert race in Yerington, NV.

Both Eric Steiger and Gerry Mannion are looking for better finishes this weekend. Photo by Brent Bower, Bower Motorsports Media

Direct Link to Schedule and Information:

2010 VORRA Race Series Race Schedule (ATV's)

Date
Race
Type Location

March 20 - 21, 2010
Short Course
COMPLETED

April 17 - 18, 2010
Short Course
Prairie City, CA

May 28 - 31, 2010
Desert Race - 300 Miles
Yerington, NV

JUNE 17-20, 2010
Xtreme Outlaws 250
Reno, NV
**Just added**

July 16 - 18, 2010
Desert Night Race - 250 Miles
Fallon, NV

September 4 - 6, 2010
Desert Race - 225 Miles
Hawthorne, NV

October 9 - 10, 2010
Short Course
Prairie City, CA

October 30 - 31, 2010
Short Course - Halloween BBQ
Prairie City, CA

November 13th, 2010
Awards Banquet
TBA

ATV's are racing Saturday at the first two short course events, more dates TBA.

Valley Off Road Racing Association (VORRA) was established in 1975 as a family-oriented organization and is led by current promoter Wes Harbor who believes that "off road racing has its roots in people's garages". VORRA is the only organization to offer both four short course races and four desert races as part of its overall season championship. Each race draws over 60 racers between multiple classes available for Cars, Trucks, Pilots, ATV, UTV and Trophy Karts. In 2010 VORRA has added two additional truck classes and a stand alone ATV Race Series. More information can be found at www.vorra.net

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