No matter what style of racing someone may like, there is a style of racing to fit the bill.

NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and car owner Tony Stewart and former crew chief and broadcaster Ray Evernham have created the SRX Racing Series – a short season short track series which is set to begin its inaugural season this June.

On May 6 SRX released the format that will be used for the races which is similar to current dirt and short track races.

Each race will have two 15 minute heat races with a 100 lap feature race.  The heat races will determine the starting lineup for the feature race. 

The champion for the season will be determined by the winners of the six feature races.

But unlike current short track racing formats, the heat races will not be to determine the field.  The lineup for the first heat will be determined by a random draw.

After the first heat, the field will be inverted for the second heat.  The finishing order in the second heat will determine the starting lineup for the feature race.

In case of a late race caution, the series will allow an unlimited number of green/white/checker finishes like races in the NASCAR Series currently provides.

Points will be given for finishes in the heat and feature races.  The winner of the heat will receive 12 points with the next eleven finishers receiving points in descending order. 

In the feature race, the winner will receive 25 points with succeeding finishers earning 22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12,10, eight, six, four, and two points for the twelfth place finisher.

Series creator Ray Evernham spoke on the format via a statement saying, “it was very important to come up with a format that would provide the best entertainment to our fans while rewarding the drivers for their performance.”

Fellow owner Tony Stewart added, “with this format, you not only have to be the fastest driver, but you’ve got to be the smartest driver too. This is going to be a challenge. These are new, purpose-built racecars that none of us have driven before. Every track is so different, and we don’t know how abrasive the pavement tracks are going to be and what kind of grip we’re going to have on the dirt tracks. Even for the local all-stars who have turned thousands of laps at their particular track, they’ll be doing it in a totally different environment. It’s all unpredictable, but that’s what’ll make for great racing and a great fan experience, whether they’re in the grandstands or at home.”

The series will open at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut.  The series will also race at Knoxville Raceway, Slinger Speedway, Lucas Oil Raceway, Eldora Speedway, and conclude at the Nashville Fairgrounds.

Currently 12 drivers have signed up to participate in the series: series co-owner Tony Stewart, Helio Castroneves, Bobby Labonte, Paul Tracy, Tony Kanaan, Willy T. Ribbs, Bill Elliott, Ernie Francis Jr, Marco Andretti, and Michael Waltrip.

Formula One driver Mark Webber had previously announced participation in the series but has since bowed out of the races.