It was reported in this week's Area Auto Racing News by Brian Danko that the NASCAR WMT will be a part of the Toyota Showdown Series at the Irwindale Speedway in California in 2007. According to Charlie Mitchell, well respected journalist for the Norwalk Hour in Connecticut, the WMT will replace the defunct Nascar Elite Series. A $200,000 purse will be offered with $1500 tow money for all competitors. An official announcement is forthcoming soon.