Im not with the speedway, or know anything about where this rule came from but Im guessing its to keep some of the "limited late models" (antioch super stocks ) or "Super hobbies" from running with the hobby stocks. Keep it kinda fair. I dont think its meant to keep other track cars away from this race. I know thats how its worded , but I dont think thats what they mean, JMO

Brad Myers

that sucks...Looks like your out then  

John stated he did not want to see any drivers come in from another track and take the money.Guess he does not have much faith in his own weekly schedule drivers go heads up with outside competition?

all tracks are having small car counts but this doesnt surprise me though just another promotor wanting to be all by himself and john is one of the worst in this state in my opinion how long before he starts another division that he dont have drivers for

He should let the Merced guys go! The SS/LLM are pretty eqaul as is most hobbies! JMO!

Official Response from Oval Motorsports:
1.) This event was never listed as Open Competition. It was meant from the beginning as a fun time for the drivers and car owners who support our two tracks.
2.) We are committed to rewarding the drivers and car owners that support us. This will become even more evident next season.
3.) Criticism from anonymous sources below is unwarranted. It is easy to say things without attaching your real name to them.
4.) FACTS: Antioch and Merced Speedways, to our knowledge, are the most successful tracks in California at this time. We feel we have had good crowds in bad times, and our car count as GROWN over the season. Smart business decisions have helped us survive when others have not.
5.) Call us a club - Yes, we require membership. An Oval Motorsports  license will allow you to race at our tracks at a discount. Our racers at Merced and Antioch are welcome at both "Run what You Brung" events. They are not "Open Competition". They are for our drivers only, that is why there is two event participation requirement. Sorry if any of you were mis-informed.
6.) Things will be bigger and better for our drivers next season as we continue to grow and develop our own circuit with uniform rules and divisions at our tracks. This will benefit drivers and racing in Central California in the seasons to come.

If you are a driver who supports our tracks, we thank you.
"Run What You Brung" is for YOU and OUR fans.

- Oval Motorsports

Looks like that higher power won this one no run what you brung!!!

Looks like the weather is finally going to allow this to happen. Good luck to all the drivers.