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Next January’s 13th version of the winter miniseries at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway near Phoenix is scheduled for Jan. 5-6, 9, 11-13, co-promoter Chris Kearns announced at the drivers’ meeting for the 2018 finale.

Next year’s finale will pay $14,000-to-win — a $1,000 boost — while starting pay raises to $1,000, up from $700 for drivers finishing 10th-24th in the 50-lap main event.

More details about the 2019 miniseries will be announced throughout the season, Kearns said.