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Indian Summer Classic Continues To Build Momentum With More
Sponsors
Antigo, WI (Oct 2, 2005): As the Indian Summer Classic draws nearer at
the Langlade Speedway in Antigo (WI), involvement continues to grow from
organizations wanting to insure a complete success. Most recently,
Antigo Stock Car, Inc. is pleased to announce the involvement of the Menominee
Casino Bingo & Hotel (Keshena, WI) and welcome them to the list of
supporters of the event. “The involvement of the Menominee Casino and
Bingo group adds much more depth to the event as a whole,” stated Paul
Pittman, promotion consultant for ASC, Inc and the Indian Summer
Classic. “The support that I see each day like this never really
ceases to amaze me. I am so glad that they are on-board for
this!”
Menominee Casino and Bingo, joins the Forrest County Potawatomi, North Star
Bingo and Casino, Seubert Cattle Ranches and Lund Racing Supplies in creating
the 2-day event scheduled for Friday Oct, 7th and Sat, Oct 8th. “We
have 5 (five) divisions all set to qualify on Friday night which should
provide more drama then most daytime soap operas and then on Saturday, the B
and A Mains will run off with a $5,000 to win stake up for grabs for the Late
Models.” commented Pittman. “Then to top all that off, we’ve got
FATTFRO Motorsports on board awarding hard charger bonuses in each division
($500 for Late Models, $250 for Modifieds and $100 ea for IMCA Stocks, WISSOTA
Street Stocks and ASCI Trucks) plus, they are bringing in the FATTFRO
Challenge which will put the fans right in the middle of the action by making
them a part of the show. Then, to top everything off and close
things out right, Alvin Weso and Fire-Up Fireworks are going to put on a
fireworks show like the community has never seen before. I haven’t
been this excited about a show since the “Summer Sizzler” Sprint event
back in August!”
Full points will be awarded for the Late Models and Street Stocks while the
IMCA Modifieds and Stocks will run under their rules, minus the claim
rule. Last year’s winner of the Indian Summer Classic, Tim Buhler,
took a moment to reflect on his views of the increased purse
surrounding. “This is a big deal! Last year we drew bad and
started 10th but were able to take advantage of the extra length of the race
and fought our way up to win it. The extra money this year will
definitely bring the best out to the track so we’ll have to be up the
wheel. With that much money, there’s gonna be a lot a good
cars.”
Winner of the Late Model portion of the Frank Filskov Fall Classic in Plymouth
on Saturday night echoed Buhler’s comments and was quick to point out that
the field of Late Models expected in Antigo will lead to a very exciting and
hotly contested weekend of racing. “It’s the last race of the season
up there and it’s always important to end the season on a high note as a
driver. All the guys that will be there are there to win it.
It’s not like a weekly deal where there’s only a small difference between
positions. Everyone will be going for a shot at the $5,000.”
Parker’s $2,000 win on Saturday night plus, his experience and prowess
behind the wheel make him just one of the many favorites on hand for the
weekend affair.
Entry fees for all divisions as follows and include car and driver: WISSOTA
Late Models-$90; IMCA Modifieds-$75; IMCA Stock Cars-$65; WISSOTA Street
Stocks-$65; ASCI Race Trucks-$55. Pit Passes: $25 per day or a 2-day pit
passes for $45. Registration begins on Friday, Oct 7 at 4pm to 6pm. Format
will be a draw/redraw format.
General admission for the 2-day event for adults will be $12 of Friday and $15
on Saturday, with a 2-day pass available for $25. Children ages 6 to 12 can
get in on Friday for $8 and $10 on Saturday with a 2-day pass available for
just $16. Children 5 and under are always free at the Langlade Speedway.
Grandstand will open at 5pm on Friday night (Oct 7) and 3pm on Saturday (Oct
8). The rain date for this event is scheduled for Sunday, October 9th at 1pm.
Overnight camping is available by calling 715-623-6086. For more information,
call the track at 715-623-3584 or visit the web site at www.langladespeedway.com.
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