Columbus, OH (March 9, 2007) – Officials from Columbus Motor Speedway, JVM Enterprises, American Modified Series (AMS) and Howe Racing Enterprises announced today that the American Modified Series would be joining the CRA Super Series at the 5^th Annual Buckeye Bash at Columbus Motor Speedway on Saturday Night, June 2. The event marks the first ever visit by the traveling modified series to the popular 1/3 mile oval in central Ohio.

"This is something we’ve been working on for a while, and we’re happy to get all the pieces put together," noted event co-promoter Jeff Miller. "We’re taking an already special event for the fans, with the CRA Super Series Late Model 125, and adding the Midwest’s top modified drivers in their own special event. Howe Racing Enterprises has become such a big part of this event, its great to know that leading Howe drivers Mike Eddy, Tim Ice and Robbie Pyle will represent them well in the CRA Race. Add to that some expected surprise entries in the modified race, and I can’t imagine the fans getting a bigger bang for their buck anywhere!"

Howe Racing Enterprises will serve as the title sponsor for the Modified portion of the event, and has posted some large cash contingencies as well. "Jeff Miller has represented the Howe name very well in recent years, and through him and this event, we’ve posted some additional incentives for the teams utilizing Howe chassis or Howe ductwork system," Chas Howe of Howe Racing commented. "We are posting a $500 bonus for any modified winning the event with the Howe ductwork system, and another $500 bonus for any team winning the modified feature with a Howe chassis. We are also posting a $500 bonus to set fast time in a Howe modified chassis." Howe has also posted a $1000 bonus for any team that wins the Late Model portion of the Buckeye Bash in a Howe late model chassis.

The Howe ductwork system is an attractive and very durable 3 piece radiator duct and valance assembly with lid, and designed to fit ANY modified chassis. The package is currently available in black, white, red, and soon in blue. Howe ductwork systems will save teams many hours of work and money in replacement costs. Howe chassis and ductwork systems are economical and available from any Howe dealer.

For AMS officials, the Buckeye Bash is an event they have wanted to be a part of the last few years, and are delighted that Howe Racing Enterprises has assisted in making that happen. According to AMS’s Jeff Herron, "The Buckeye Bash has been a great race for fans in Ohio, and we enjoy every opportunity we get to run in the same show with the CRA Super Series teams. To be able to take our show to Columbus, with Howe’s help, is great for modified racing as well. Everyone will enjoy seeing the Columbus modifieds against our AMS teams, as well as teams from other tracks and series." AMS officials went even farther with their commitment to the Buckeye Bash when they announced they would not run the weekly, local modified show at ShadyBowl on that Saturday night, to secure an even better field of modifieds for the Buckeye Bash.

The complete line-up for the June 2nd Buckeye Bash will see the CRA Super Series in the Sizzle Marine 125, the AMS Modifeds in the Howe Racing 50, Sport Stocks, Crazy Compacts and the wildly popular roll-over contest. For more information about Columbus Motor Speedway, visit www.columbusspeedway.com. For information about the American Modified Series, visit www.shadybowl.com/ams. To find information about Howe Enterprises, and to learn more about their unique modified ductwork package, visit www.howeracing.com.