Race teams from around the country are one step closer to the Mopar All-Star Showdown at Concord Motorsport Park, as the official entry forms for the event were distributed by USAC Racing last week. The All-Star Showdown will be held Sunday, May 21, one day after the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup All-Star event. Today's stars of open-wheel racing and future NASCAR stars will compete at the North Carolina track, in the heart of stock car country.

Showcasing the USAC National Sprint Car and Midget Car Series, the Mopar All-Star Showdown will feature two 50-lap feature event finales. The USAC Sprint Car Series event will present competitors with an opportunity to take home a piece of the $30,000-plus purse, while USAC Midget Car Series competitors will vie for over $20,000 in purse money and contingencies.

Metrolina Brand Promotions has dedicated a Web site, www.MetrolinaBrand.com, solely to the Mopar All-Star Showdown event. The site provides event information, ranging from technical information about the machines of the USAC National Sprint and Midget Car Series, to event schedules and photos. Race fans will be able to purchase official Mopar All-Star Showdown event merchandise from the Web site in the coming weeks.

Among the expected entries are Team Mopar's Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises, Hoffman Auto Racing and Wilke-PAK Motorsports. Josh Wise, the 2005 USAC National Midget Car Series champion; and Levi Jones, the 2005 USAC National Sprint Car Series champion, will pilot the respective No. 20 and No. 21 entries for Tony Stewart Racing Enterprises. NASCAR Busch Grand National driver Tracy Hines is expected to compete in the No. 69 Hoffman Auto Racing sprint entry, while Jerry Coons Jr., will pilot the No. 11 Wilke-PAK Motorsports entry. The event is expected to draw competitors from across the country in both series.

Gates are scheduled to open to the public at 3:30 p.m. EST, with qualifying slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. EST. Racing will begin at 7 p.m. EST. Fireworks will follow the conclusion of the two 50-lap feature events. Tickets can be purchased in advance by logging on to www.MetrolinaBrand.com. Prices range from $10 to $25 per ticket.