TUCSON, AZ – Team NPP is back on the track in Arizona this weekend.  Canada’s Darrell Midgley looks to play spoiler Saturday night at Tucson Speedway as the race for the 2018 track championship begins in the Super Late Model Class.  “This is the first time I’ve raced at their season opener,” says the Sidney, British Columbia driver, “we’re not running the entire season here (Tucson).  After this race we are bringing the car back to Canada.”  This will be Midlgey’s 10th appearance at Tucson Speedway since 2015.  “Really have enjoyed racing at this track the past few years.  It’s like our home base during the winter now.”  The driver of the Northern Provincial Pipelines Ltd./Alien Race Cars #81 Dodge has three top 10 finishes at Tucson Speedway.  “We’ve led laps here,” says Midgley, “we’ve had a good enough car to win several times.  I really think we have a solid chance (to win it) this time.”

TEAM NPP #81 LATE MODEL ON POSTERS AND PIZZA BOX (photo: Dave Pearce)

Pizza Hut restaurants in Tucson are sponsoring the 2018 season opener.  Much to Midgley’s surprise the restaurants have attached event posters to its pizza boxes that feature the familiar red and white #81 Dodge.  “I guess I’m going to have to order some ham and pineapple pizza.”  Midgley and Team NPP will be on the track Friday afternoon for a brief practice session.  Another Super Late Model practice session is scheduled for Saturday before qualifying begins.  “We have good handle on the brand new car.  Just need a little bit of luck on our side.”

MIDGLEY FINISHES AT TUCSON SPEEDWAY
March 2, 2018 – ????? (2018 season opener)
November 25, 2017 – finished 18th (Turkey Shoot)
October 28, 2017 – finished 6th (regular track night)
February 4th, 2017 – finished 10th (Chilly Willy)
November 26, 2016 – finished 11th (Turkey Shoot)
October 29, 2016 – finished 13th (regular track night)
February 6th, 2016 – finished 24th (Chilly Willy)
November 28th, 2015 – finished 8th (Turkey Shoot)

TUCSON, ARIZONA
PIZZA HUT 2018 SEASON OPENER

> FRIDAY, MARCH 2nd
5:00pm – Practice

> SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd
3:15pm – Practice
5:15pm – Qualifying
7:00pm – Racing starts

Classes racing:
Late Models
Hobby Stocks
Pro Stocks
Super Late Models
Super Trucks