Shangri-La II Motor Speedway will come back from an open weekend at the end of August with two important September racing events. On Saturday night, September 4, "Labor Day Under Fire" will provide fans their second opportunity of the summer to see a complete ASA Member Track stock car racing program at the Concrete Castle and a jet car drag racing exhibition at sister track SkyView Drags for a single price. One week later, the "9/11 Memorial Night" on September 11 will end the point season for the weekly classes, crowning the 2010 Modified, ASA Late Model, Sportsman Modified, and Street Stock champions.

Shangri-La II will close the 2010 season with the second annual Fall Brawl, a two-day event set for the first weekend in October.

In addition to the four weekly divisions, "Labor Day Under Fire" will showcase the INEX Legends. As was the case in July, the two tracks will coordinate their schedules for the night so fans can take a short walk up the hill to see the fire and fury of the jet cars during the intermission of the Shangri-La II race program.

"Our oval track fans enjoyed the variety in July, and we know some of the drag racing spectators took the opportunity to see the stock car features, so everybody got an entertainment bonus," said Shangri-La II track manager Amy Stilson. "The last time we presented this combination was also our first time under the lights at Shangri-La II, and we've upgraded the system since that time, so it will be even brighter on top of the ridge," she added.

"Labor Day Under Fire" carries a 6:00 p.m. green flag at Shangri-La II, with pit gates opening at 3:00 p.m. and practice at 4:30. For more information, visit shangrila-2.com or call 607-330-2622.

J.R. Kent picked a prestigious occasion to score his first Modified win at Shangri-La II Motor Speedway, leading from flag to flag in capturing Saturday night's 61-lap Richie Evans Memorial. "Next to my dad, he was my hero when I was growing up," he exclaimed in victory lane. It marked Kent's first Modified win for car owner Terry Zacharias a well.

A ton of championships were represented in that victory lane. J.R. was a two-time champion of the original Shangri-La and his father, George Kent, scored eight championships and closed the history of the old track down in the valley as the all-time leading Modified race winner. The man honored by Saturday's race, nine-time national champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Richie Evans, was a three-time champion of the original Shangri-La in 1975, 1977, and 1982.

Travis Fisher claimed the ASA Late Model feature Saturday night, while Jimmy Zacharias and Lee Sharpsteen continued their domination of the Sportsman Modified and Street Stock ranks. The biggest winner of all, however, was the Spalding Foundation for Injured Drivers. An auction of memorabilia items and a fun-filled auction of lunch dates with leading drivers and track officials netted $1,053 for the area's favorite racing charity.

Read more: J.R. Kent Wins Shangri-La II's Richie Evans Memorial; Fisher Takes ASA Late Model Checkers; J. Zacharias, L. Sharpsteen Dominate Classes

Officials of Shangri-La II Motor Speedway and the Race of Champions Modified Tour have announced the "Return of the ROC'n Concrete Rumble" originally set for Sunday, August 1 has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 22. The first heat will start at 4:00 p.m.

In addition to the 100 lap main event, part of the RoC Championship Series, racing will also be staged for Shangri-La II's ASA Late Model, Sportsman Modified, and Street Stock divisions as well as the INEX Legends. As always on the Race of Champions Tour, there will be no time trials, with all qualifying for the 100-lap feature through heats and consolation races.

Read more: "Return of the ROC'n Concrete Rumble" Rescheduled For Sun., Aug. 22, With 4 PM Start