DAYTONA BEACH, Fl — Wednesday, August 25, 2010) - The points battle is getting tight at many ASA Member Tracks and Sanctioned Series. This only means one thing, close and intense racing. Here is a peak at what is happening this weekend. Make your plans to attend one of these events.
ASA SERIES
ISCARS DASH TOURING SANCTIONED BY ASA
(Concord Motorsport Park, Concord, NC)
The popular compact cars will make their only visit to the tricky tri-oval on Saturday in a scheduled 125-lap event. Danny Bagwell has a 130-point lead over Todd Hawkes in the standings.
www.iscarsonline.com
ASA INTERNATIONAL RACING ASSOCIATION
(Oshkosh SpeedZone, Oshkosh, WI & Wilmot Raceway, Wilmot, WI)
The fast 410 Winged Sprints will be in action this Friday night and to Wilmot Raceway on Saturday night. Billy Balog holds an 86-point lead over Scotty Nietzel in the standings. This is their final visit to Oshkosh SpeedZone this season.
www.irasprints.org
ASA MEMBER TRACKS
ACE SPEEDWAY
(Elon, NC)
There will be a 100 lap race featuring the Dick Shirley Chevrolet Late Models with $2,000 up for grabs. Other divisions in action this week include the Chick-Fil-A Modifieds, the Burlington Motors Limiteds, the AceSpeedway.com Mini Stocks, the King Auto Salvage Extremes and the Southern Ground Pounders. Grandstands open at 6 p.m. with racing at 8 p.m.
www.acespeedway.com
BIG COUNTRY SPEEDWAY
(Cheyenne, WY)
It will be a busy weekend at Wyoming's popular asphalt oval. On Saturday, it's a regular program with Grand American Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Stocks, Mod 4's, Micro Sprints, Warriors, High Plains Modifieds, and Circle Drags. Racing gets underway at 6 p.m.
www.bigcountryspeedway.com
CORPUS CHRISTI SPEEDWAY
(Corpus Christi, TX)
A full racing program is on tap this Saturday night. The Bombers, Front Runners, Sport Mods, Super Street, and Texas Thunder will all be in action. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with racing at 8:00 p.m.
www.ccspeedway.info
DELLS RACEWAY PARK
(Wisconsin Dells, WI)
It's Bike Night this Saturday night with free bike giveaways to kids 12 & under. There will be an on-track autograph session and kids rides in race cars. All divisions will be in action. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying at 4:30 p.m. and racing at 6:30 p.m.
www.dellsracewaypark.com
DESOTO SUPER SPEEDWAY
(Bradenton, FL)
A great night of racing is on tap this Saturday night. The Bombers, Open Wheel Modifieds, Truck Series, Pure Stocks, Magic 4's, Flyin 4's and Trophy Dash Cars will be in action. Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m.
www.desotosuperspeedway.com
DILLON MOTOR SPEEDWAY
(Dillon, SC)
Dillon will be hosting the UARA Late Models on Saturday night for a 150-lap feature. Also the 4 Cylinders, Legends and Street Stocks will be in action. Racing gets underway at 8:00 p.m. Autograph session from 7:00-7:45 p.m.
www.dillonmotorspeedway.com
EAST BAY RACEWAY PARK
(Tampa, FL)
ASA Sanctioned racing returns to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday. Racing divisions include Gagels' Auto Parts Open Wheel Modifieds, Precision Kia Street Stocks, Outlaw 4s, motiorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers, Dirt Daubers and Old time Modifieds.
www.eastbayracewaypark.com
GRAYS HARBOR RACEWAY
Elma, WA
The West Coast Spec Dirt Late Models will be visiting Grays Harbor on Saturday night along with a Hobby Stock Challenge. The Modifieds and Hornets will also be in action. Front gate opens at 4:30 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m.
www.graysharborraceway.com
HARTFORD MOTOR SPEEDWAY
(Hartford, MI)
The Lane 46 is this Friday night. The race will pay $460 to start and $4600 to win. The Modifieds and Stock Cars will also be in action. Grandstands open at 6 p.m. with racing at 8 p.m.
www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net
I-25 SPEEDWAY
(Littleton, CO)
The Speedway will be taking a break for the fair on August 28 and September 4th. Racing will return on September 11th with the Grand American Modified Classic.
www.i25speedway.com
ILLIANA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
(Schererville, IN)
Two great nights of racing are on tap this weekend. On Friday, the U.S.S.A. Midgets, Kenyon Cars and Thunder Roadsters are in action. Qualifying is at 6:30 p.m. with the race at 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, it's Fan Appreciation Night with the Super Late Models, Late Models, Turbo Stox, Pure Stocks, Legends and Bandoleros in action. First race at 7:00 p.m.
www.illianaspeedway.com
INDE MOTORSPORTS RANCH
(Wilcox, AZ)
The Inde Summer Pass Private Track Day is available on August 28 & 29.
www.indemotorsports.com
LEBANON I-44 SPEEDWAY
(Lebanon, MO)
Chrissy Wallace will be making a special appearance at the Lebanon I-44 Speedway on Saturday night for Military Appreciation Night at the Speedway. Wallace will be on hand to race and sign autographs along with a 100,000 penny scramble for all children, and free grandstand admission for all active military! Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with hot laps at 6:00 and racing at 7:30. Adult grandstand tickets are $10, $7 for juniors, and free for all children 10 and under. Admission to tier Parking on the Budweiser Wild Side is $12 for adults, $7 for juniors and free for children ages 10 and under. There is also a $2 discount for all senior citizens ages 62 and older.
www.i44speedway.net
LONESOME PINE RACEWAY
(Coeburn, VA)
The Faster Pastor Race will highlight a full racing program on Saturday night. The Late Models Chargers, Street Stocks, Mod 4's, Pure 4's and Renegades will all be in action.
www.thepineraceway.com
MADISON INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
(Oregon, WI)
A full racing program is scheduled for this Friday night with all five racing divisions in action. The Late Models will have Twin 25-lap features. Pit gates open at 3:30 with hot laps at 4:45, qualifying at 6:15 and racing at 7:30.
www.madisoninternationalspeedway.com
MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY
(Meridian, ID)
Boise Special Olympics Lion Club Racing for a Reason is this Saturday night. The Winged Sprint Cars, Modifieds, Hornets, Street Stocks and Thunderdogs will be in action. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with racing at 6:30 p.m.
www.meridianspeedwayonline.com
NORWAY SPEEDWAY
(Norway, MI)
This week is presented by the 100th annual Dickinson County Fair, as they bring us the 2010 Pepsi Late Model Championship Night! as Troy Nelson attemps to finish off this three-peat and hold off Mike Reichenberger. Grandstands open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m.
www.norwayspeedway.com
ORANGE SHOW SPEEDWAY
(San Bernardino, CA)
Youth Sports Night will feature some grown-up games Saturday (August 28) at Orange Show Speedway. Fittingly for a night when athletes under 18 of either sex and from all sports will get in free if they're wearing their uniforms, jerseys or hats, the racing program at the ASA Member Track will spotlight battles between young and old and men and women. The JAM Sportswear Late Models and Budweiser Legends Cars have been added to an August 28 menu that already included the Super Late Models, Interstate Batteries Factory Fours, Dwarf Cars and Stock OHV Karts and the pit gate will open at noon to accommodate the added starters. Spectator gates will open at 4 p.m. and the first race is at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors (60 and older), students 11 to 18 and military personnel with valid identification. Children 10 and under are admitted free. A Family Pack, which includes admission for four plus a hot dog and small soft drink for each person, is priced at $45. This week, though, there is a coupon at www.BestintheWestRacing.com good for $3 off the price of any admission and tickets, passes and coupons from August 21 will be honored as well.
www.BestInTheWestRacing.com
RED RIVER SPEEDWAY
(North Wichita Falls, TX)
Come out for Exciting Racing Action With All Our Regular Features: SuperStock, Thunderstock, Mod 4, Chargers, and Hornets !
www.redriverspeedway.net
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACEWAYS
(West Valley City, UT)
Racing action on the super oval returns on Saturday, September 4th.
www.rmrracing.com
SHANGRI LA II MOTOR SPEEDWAY
(Tioga Center, NY)
Racing action on the concrete oval returns on Saturday, September 4th.
www.shangrila-2.com
SKAGIT SPEEDWAY
(Burlington, WA)
The Kasey Kahne Foundation announced today that they are adding an additional $2,600 to the regular purse for the August 27th event at Skagit Speedway. "The racers and fans of Skagit Speedway have been big supporters of the Kasey Kahne Foundation, this is our way of saying Thank You to the teams," said Foundation General Manger Shannon Adams. "We are excited to come back to Skagit Speedway and we want to make it special." "This is a pleasant surprise," said track owner Steve Beitler. "When I got the email this afternoon with the added purse I knew the racers would appreciate the extra money." The Kasey Kahne Foundation Race will be August 27th, entry area opens at 1:00pm, grandstands open at 5:00pm and racing starts at 7:00pm.
www.skagitspeedway.com
SOUTHERN OREGON SPEEDWAY
(Medford, OR)
Bi-Mart Family Night at the Races this Saturday night. Save $2.00 with a coupon from Bi-Mart. Modifieds, Pro-Stocks, Super 4's, Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks in action. Grandstands open at 4:00 p.m. with races starting at 6:00 p.m.
www.sospeedway.com
STATE PARK SPEEDWAY
(Wausau, WI)
The 2nd annual Wayne 'Lodi' Lodholz Memorial Race presented by Harley Davidson of Wausau, A-Rite Construction and Brian's IDK, and Marathon Feed and Marathon Town and Country is just a week away and this year proves to be bigger than ever. With a $16,600 purse, this year's winner will take home $2,000. There is also a bonus of $500 for the leader at the halfway break, meaning one driver could walk away with $2,500! Qualifying at 6:15 p.m. Racing at 7:15 p.m.
www.stateparkspeedway.com
THUNDERHILL RACEWAY
(Kyle, TX)
The TSRS Late Models will be our featured class for this race, and we will have out-of-car driver introductions prior to the feature race. Also, we'll be introducing a new event - a PREACHER FEATURE! Pastors from churches all around the area (Austin, Buda, Schertz, San Antonio, Boerne, Manchaca and Cedar Park) will be competing in this exciting event.
www.thunderhillraceway.com
TUCSON RACEWAY PARK
(Tucson, AZ)
Metal Mulisha action on September 11.
www.tucsonracewaypark.com
VIRGINIA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
(Saluda, VA)
Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway will host WXGM Night at the Races this Saturday August 28th. The night's activities will include the Victory Lap Late Models, Truckin Thunder Sportsman, Budweiser Modifieds and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars in Virginia Army National Guard Dirt Series action. With only two point races left in the chase for the Championships the action is sure to be intense. Competitor gates for Saturday, August 28th will open at 4pm with spectator gates opening at 6pm. On track activities will begin at 6:30pm with hot laps. Divisions scheduled to race on Saturday August 28th: Victory Lap Late Models (35 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (25 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (25 Laps); and the Collision One Limited Stock Cars (20 laps). Steel Block Bandits will run heats, B Main(s) and Feature. All track divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features. Adult admission is just $10, Senior $8, Military $5, Students 13 -17 yrs old $7, Children 7 - 12 yrs old $4 and Children 6 and under free.
www.vamotorspeedway.com
WILMOT RACEWAY
(Wilmot, WI)
Coming to Wilmot Raceway this Saturday is the First Annual Roger Liles Tribute - Wilmot Invitational. It will feature a full night of Bumper to Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series action, plus a streamlined night of action for all Wilmot Raceway's other base classes (Don's Auto / Bassett Hound Mods, R.A. Adams Street Stocks, Fec's Place Mini-Sprints, and Wilmot's own F4 class). IRA will compete with it's regular format highlighted by a special 36 lap $2500 to win, $275 to start A-main, with the purse increase courtesy of Ken Iiles of Carriage Auto Body in honor of his late Father Roger. Roger was a long time supporter of both Wilmot Raceway and local racing in general.
www.wilmotraceway.com
YAKIMA SPEEDWAY
(Yakima, WA)
Will return to racing action on Saturday, September 4th.
www.yakimaspeedway.us
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