(Lakeland-FL) – Modified drivers from all over the country have been invited to take part in the FASCAR vs. The World All-Star Modified Challenge Wednesday December 13. This modified event will be the premier event for the open wheel stock cars during PRI week, to be raced in front of top racing industry officials as well as a slew of NASCAR Nextel Cup Stars. The headlining race will be the first ever running of the PRA Big Car Series (formerly the sprint-car-like USAC Silver Crown Cars) in the PRA Big Car Championship 100. Nextel Cup Stars who have either participated in PRA Big Car races this year or have indicated their likely participation in the USA Speedway event include: Carl Edwards, Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader, Kasey Kahne, and a few other surprises! Plus, officials just received an entry from X-Games Mega Star Travis Pastrana. Pastrana will be making his first ever start in an open wheel car of this kind.

For the modified drivers, this 50-lap race is the opportunity to take the crown jewel of modified racing in front of the top industry crowd anywhere, and claim bragging rights for a year. For modified teams outside of Florida, there are bonus programs in place for USA, AMS and other non-Florida teams.

Modified entry forms, rules, and a schedule of activities can all be found at usaspeedway.com, usamodifieds.com, fascar.org, or shadybowl.com/ams. For more information on the PRA Big Car Series (formerly USAC Silver Crown Cars), fans can visit praracing.com. For more information on the event, parties can contact USA International Speedway at 800-984-7223 or visit their website as usaspeedway.com