NPP Late Model Series Schedule Finalized

EDMONTON, AB. (April 13) – The Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series has finalized its schedule for the 2010 season. Two race dates that were on hold for Southern Alberta on the September long weekend have now been removed.

NPP Series announcer Gord Craig says the current economic climate in Western Canada has a lot to do with how the schedule was drawn up this year.

“The economy is still in recovery mode here in Alberta. The NPP Series has adjusted its schedule to help out our teams by cutting back on travel and the number of race dates,” Craig said.

Less is more in 2010. The NPP Series has 14 race dates on its schedule this season and only two road trips.

“In past seasons we’ve had as many as 22 race dates on the schedule with half of those dates away from the home track (Castrol Raceway) in Edmonton,” he said.

The NPP Late Model Series travels to Bridge County Raceway in Lethbridge on the May long weekend. The only other road trip is a one-day show in June at Central Alberta Raceways in Rimbey.

The remainder of the race events will be campaigned at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton. “Many of our teams have young families,” adds Craig. “I’m sure they won’t mind having a few extra weekends off this year.”

The 10th season of the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series and the Chase for the Championship starts May 8th at Edmonton’s Castrol Raceway.

2010 NPP LATE MODEL SERIES SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 1^st Castrol Raceway test ‘n‘ tune

Saturday, May 8^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Saturday, May 15^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Saturday, May 22^nd Bridge County Raceway - Lethbridge

Sunday, May 23^rd Bridge County Raceway - Lethbridge

Saturday, June 5^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Saturday, June 12^th Central Alberta Raceways - Rimbey

Saturday, July 10^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Friday, July 16^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Saturday, July 17^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Saturday, July 24^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Friday, August 20^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Saturday, August 21^st Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Saturday, Sept. 11^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Saturday, Sept. 18^th Castrol Raceway - Edmonton

Northern Provincial Pipelines Ltd., based in Edson, Alberta, is title sponsor of the NPP Late Model Series, which brings big league racing to Western Canadian race fans. NPP is also proud to be involved with the #81 Dodge in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.