Winchester, IN (July 20, 2008) - Combine two high-powered sanctioning bodies, the World's Fastest Half Mile, and some of the best open wheel modifieds in the Midwest, and the result will be the Modified "Big One!" The O'Reilly USA Modifieds and the American Modifieds teamed-up with officials from Winchester Speedway to produce a thrilling afternoon of racing. The format called for each series to have it's own 25 lap preliminary feature, followed by the 50 lap "Big One" which put both groups together in one race.

Bud Perry quickly made his presence known by winning the American Modifieds feature, while Herb Johnson won the USA Modifieds feature. With the prelims complete, the field was set for the main event of the afternoon. Notable drivers missing from the line-up included Harold Scott who had engine trouble during practice and Brad Springer who turned the fastest lap in practice right before his motor expired. Don Skaggs had to give-up his front row starting position, when a suspension problem developed during the parade laps. Brian Nester made his way quickly into the lead, while Bud Perry worked his way up from his 10th place starting position. With Perry in second, he and Nester waged a furious battle for the lead. Nester was able to hold-off Perry, who was followed closely to the finish by Mike Carroll, Greg Stapleton and Kyle Jones.

Sunday was Randolph County Fan Appreciation Day, Presented by Anchor Glass and Travel Times / Quello Bello Spa, with Randolph County residents being admitted for $5.00. Those in attendance were treated to an infield full of classic and custom cars on display, along with a demonstration of extreme riding skills on the front-stretch by the StuntMetal Sportbike Freestyle Team.

In MAX 93.5/96.7 CRA Street Stock action, leading series rookie candidate Josh Burton picked-up his first feature win in nearly four years, by taking the checkers in the MAX Rocks 40. Jacob Owens set fast time in qualifying, and drew a ten for the feature invert. Larry Matillo won the first heat, followed by Steve Blair and Carl Muffley. Rick Irwin was the winner of the second heat, followed by Jason Thompson and Bryan Perry. In the feature, Burton jumped to the lead from the pole, with Matillo and most of the field, hot on his heals. Winston Wood made a couple of daring passes to get to third, but got into Matillo coming off of turn two. Matillo made a fantastic save, but both drivers lost positions as a result. A long green flag run saw great racing throughout the pack. A caution on lap 34 to clean-up oil from Eric McGlaughlin's blown engine, bunched the field for a six lap dash to the finish. Burton was able to hold off a very determined Bret Miles, Jr. Joe Beaver made a couple of late-race passes to finish third, with Muffley and Jeff Perry rounding out the top five.

Bill Charles won the first heat for the Vore's Welding & Steel CRA FWD Compacts, followed by Rex Zimmerman and Brian Redmon. Bobby Sanders returned to Victory Lane in the second heat by holding off Michael Myers and Steve Vore. In the feature, Zimmerman jumped to the early lead, while Charles worked his way through traffic. Charles, appearing to have the fastest car on the track, was able to get to Zimmerman, and the two battled for the final ten laps. Charles held-on for the win, followed closely by Zimmerman, Redmon came in third, with Tim Dilg and Myers rounding out the top five.

The next event at Winchester Speedway will be Sunday, August 10th, featuring "The Pier-Mac Plastics King of The Wings" Winged Sprint Car Challenge. Also on tap will be the Howe CRA Sportsman Series, Vore's Welding & Steel CRA FWD Compacts and INEX Thunder Roadsters. For more information and to purchase advanced tickets, log-on to www.winchesterspeedway.com.