10/7/2016
Wild West Shootout
RHR Swag and Barnett Harley-Davidson Raise the Bar for Wild West Shootout X-Mods
Kevin Montgomery TUCSON, Ariz. (October 4, 2016) – Just over three months remain until the 11th edition of the Wild West Shootout takes aim at its new home, Arizona Speedway, just outside Phoenix, Arizona and things are heating up for the astounding six race mini-series. RHRSwag.com and Barnett Harley-Davidson have joined the Wild West Shootout team to present the Wild West Shootout X-Mods this Winter.
The RHRSwag.com X-Modifieds presented by Barnett Harley-Davidson will join the Wild West Shootout schedule for all six days of the event competing for $500 to win each night with a $1,000 winner’s share on each of the Sunday events January 8 and 15.
“We are extremely excited about having RHRSwag and Barnett Harley-Davidson supporting the Wild West Shootout,� commented Chris Kearns, co-promoter of the Wild West Shootout. “The X-Mods have become a huge part of the event and having great partners like RHR Swag and Barnett Harley-Davidson will allow them to continue to grow even more this year.�
In addition to the increase in purse money, the RHRSwag.com X-Mods presented by Barnett Harley-Davidson will also be competing for a large championship fund with The high point earner of the series collecting a $1,000 championship payday while the remainder of the top five will also earn cash for their efforts.
RHRSwag™ is a company dedicated to offering great products to racing fans and racers. RHR’s mission to make people’s lives better by practicing our companies guiding principles, which includes Delivering Wow, Transparency, Learn & Grow, Take Risks, Create Fun and Be Humble. Check out www.RHRSwag.com
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“We know the Wild West Shootout attracts a huge amount of fans at the track, the best racers and has pay per view availability for those that can’t make it in person. Because of our past experience with promoting RealTruck.com at the WWS�, Founder of RealTruck.com, Scott Bintz said, “this is the perfect venue to start promoting a new brand, RHRSwag.com, which offers cool products for race fans and racers. Thrilled to be a partner.�
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Barnett Harley-Davidson has led the Harley-Davidson brand for nearly 40 years. Located in El Paso, Texas, Barnett’s has the world’s largest selection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. With the largest inventory and great customer service, Barnett is place to go if you are in the market for a new ride. The World Famous Barnett Harley-Davidson can be contacted at www.barnettharley.com or by calling 1-800-453-1513.
For the first time in the history of the Wild West Shootout, Arizona Speedway outside Phoenix will host all six nights of racing featuring the best of the best in Super Late Models, USRA Modifieds and X-Mods all chasing more than $200,000 in prize money.
Six-day General Admission tickets for this historical event can be purchased for just $100 giving race fans and opportunity to enjoy all six nights for less than $17 per night. Single day tickets are just $20 with the Sunday $12,000 to win Wild West Shootout finale being only $25. Fans that take advantage of the 6-day discounted pass will enjoy the final night of the Wild West Shootout absolutely free.
Advanced tickets may be purchased online at: http://www.wildwestshootout.net/schedule/ and ticket pricing/purchasing information can be found online at: www.wildwestshootout.net or by calling the Wild West Shootout office at 520-664-2074.
Wild West Shootout Hotel Information can be found at: http://www.wildwestshootout.net/fan-info/lodging-2/ or by calling the Courtyard by Marriott at 480-461-3000. The Courtyard by Marriott is conveniently located at 1221 S. Westwood in Mesa, Arizona. Please use event name, Wild West Shootout and Reference #M-6Z7068A, when making reservations.
National Super Late Model star Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., went head-to-head with Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., and Don O’Neal of Martinsville, Ind., in the 2016 Wild West Shootout as “Superman� picked up half of the mini-series wins with Lanigan reaching victory lane in round five and O’Neal capturing the opening round and night four of the series. Davenport earned the $11,000 top prize in the finale, launching him to the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout Late Model championship Presented by Black Diamond/Club 29 and M&W Transport.
Iowa’s Todd Schute topped the 2016 Mesilla Valley Transportation/Border International USRA Modified Wild West Shootout championship while Bloomer, Wisconsin’s Grant Southworth captured the X-Mod Championship.
More than 160 of the top cars and drivers from across the continent will take to Arizona’s Speedway 3/8-mile oval over the six-day event that begins on Sat., Jan. 7, with the Wild West Shootout opener and concludes with the $12,000 finale on Sun., Jan. 15. Complete nights of racing will take place Sat., Jan. 7, Sun., Jan. 8, Wed., Jan. 11, Fri., Jan. 13, Sat., Jan. 14, and Sun., Jan. 15. Saturday and Sunday races will go green at 5 p.m. with Wednesday and Friday events starting at 7 p.m.
Arizona Speedway is located just minutes from Phoenix. From Phoenix take US60 East to Ironwood Dr., turn right (south) and go 4 miles, Arizona speedway is on the right hand side. For more information, visit www.wildwestshootout.net or call 520-664-2074
The Wild West Shootout team would like to thank our 2017 partners:Â Keyser Manufacturing, Black Diamond Chassis, Club 29 Race Cars, M&W Transport, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Border International, FK Rod Ends, Karl Performance, Hoosier Tire, RHR Swag, Barnett Harley-Davidson, VP Fuels, Earnhardt Dodge, AR Bodies, Bad Boy Off-Road and The Courtyard by Marriott.
If you are interested in becoming a supporter of the Wild West Shootout please contact the event office at 520-664-2074.
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