Qualifying format announced for STARS Mod Lites

2021 Super Nationals, Saturday-Sunday, September 4-5, 2021 Prelude

BOONE, Iowa – STARS Mod Lites will start 30 cars in their $2,000 to win main event at the IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s. 

The division makes its Super Nationals qualifying debut on opening night of the Prelude Sept. 4 at Boone Speedway and 10 cars will advance to the inside and to the middle rows through the planned two feature format on Saturday night. 

The outside row of 10 cars for the Sunday, Sept. 5 main event will be determined with a format based on car count.

Both programs will be draw/redraw and drivers who are unable to compete at Boone Speedway on Saturday have the opportunity to qualify on Sunday. 

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