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MIS E-News
February 2006
by John Wells
Ladies and Gentlemen...Start Your Engines!!!
Hopefully you are as excited about the start of the racing season as we are
here at MIS. The first on-track action at MIS is scheduled for Saturday, April
29 with an open practice session scheduled from noon until 5:00 PM.
Drivers- Email us with your plans for 2006
It's going to be a great season at Madison International Speedway with all of
the exciting changes. Just look at some of the changes:
The addition of the new quarter mile will open up so many more opportunities
for area drivers to race at MIS. The hobby stocks and bandits will feature
good car counts in 2006.
There will be a plethora of changes around the speedway including a new front
stretch wall and improvements to the concession areas.
Regular Friday night racing will begin at 7:30. This will allow us to keep the
show moving and get everyone home by 10:30.
We will be looking at a new qualifying format in 2006. Sometimes change is
difficult, but we think you will like the new format.
The 2006 season will also find a new announcing duo in the booth. More on this
in an upcoming E-News.
Special events including novelty races will be featured each night.
And the list goes on and on...
Fans...Purchase Your Tickets On-Line
Fans of Madison International Speedway are reminded that you can go to our
website and purchase your tickets in advance. Simply go to www.madisoninternationalspeedway.com
for more information. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the big
RK Race Promotions show on June 27 featuring Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart, we
have a link for you as well.
MIS Welcomes Star Packaging
All of us at Madison International Speedway are pleased to announce that Star
Packaging will be sponsoring several events throughout the 2006 racing
season.
Allen Petrie of Star Packaging is no stranger to local racing when it comes to
his support for the sport. From sponsoring as many as thirty local drivers to
being a nightly sponsor at several area tracks, Petrie has demonstrated a true
commitment to local racing.
"I know racing is a very expensive sport and I try to help out best I
can. I always want to help out the drivers because they are the ones who put
on the show," noted Petrie.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with Star Packaging, they began as a
small in home business back in 1985 involved in small blister packaging,
poly-bagging, and general shop work all produced in a garage. The popularity
of the business due to their outstanding customer service and on-time delivery
quickly took off thus making it necessary for them to relocate to a new
production facility in 1987. A short three years later found more expansion
and in 1996 a move to a larger faciltiy became necessary. Their current
service line includes hand assembly, shrink wrapping, skin packing,
autobagging, hand collating, high speed labeling, padding, and point of
purchase / prototype display packaging and much, much more.
Madison International Speedway would like to thank Allen Petrie and Star
Packaging for their commitment to MIS in 2006. "We are looking forward to
MIS in 2006," concluded Petrie.
Attention Drivers: A Suite Deal for Early Registration
To avoid long lines on the opening weekend or opening night, we are
encouraging all drivers and crew members to pre-register for the 2006 racing
season. We have simplified the process by putting everything you need on our
website...membership, point fund, pit stall forms, etc. What's even better is
that you can pay on-line as well.
All drivers and crew members who register before April 1 will be eligible to
win one of our VIP suites for a night not including tickets. What a great
opportunity to treat your sponsors, friends, and family to the air conditioned
comforts of a VIP suite.
Don't hesitate...register now!
Registrations Keep Coming
We are happy to announce that we have many early registrations for the 2006
season in all five divisions. We have Madison ASA Late Model drivers entered
from as far away as the Chicago area and all the way to the Twin Cities.
A Few Questions and Answers
Here are a couple of questions I have received recently:
Q: I want to have my car on display at some of my sponsors, can MIS help me
out? A: Yes. Contact Steve or Dave at 608.835.9700.
Q: I own a small business and would like to be a sponsor at MIS. What
opportunities are there for me and how much money would I have to spend?
A: There are numerous possibilities to be part of the racing program at MIS
from being a nightly or divisional sponsor, buying a billboard, purchasing an
ad in our yearbook, etc. Just call us and we will work with you. You could
even be an MIS E-News sponsor.
Q: Last year I noticed several groups that were having outings at MIS. How
could I arrange this for my employees?
A: Contact us and we will work with you. All types of groups are welcome to
have their company or club outings at MIS. We will guarantee that you'll have
a great time.
Q: Are you going to have the $2.00 deal again in 2006 where we can get two
bucks off the next week's race with our receipt.
A: Definitely
Help Wanted at MIS
Madison International Speedway is searching for a qualified Marketing and
Sales Representative to work full or part time beginning immediately.
Qualified individuals must have a Marketing or Sales background with basic
knowledge of the racing industry. This position will be required to meet
specific goals set by the MIS management team and the hired individual.
This person will work directly with the MIS Promoter on securing all event
sponsorship, company outings, and new event sales.
Pay scale and commission will be negotiated upon accepting employment.
All applicants must send a resume by email or by mail to:
Email- miseinhaus@yahoo.com
Mail-
Madison International Speedway
C/O Steve Einhaus
P.O. Box 169
Oregon, WI 53575
Phone: 608-835-9700
Quarter Mile Update
Plans are for the paving of the new quarter mile track to occur during the
first week of April. Let's all hope for an early spring! For those of you
outside of the Madison area, we still have several inches of snow on the
ground.
Eve of Destruction Events Scheduled
Two exciting Eve of Destruction events have been scheduled for 2006 at Madison
International Speedway. Fans of all ages are going to really love these shows
as you will have the opportunity to see some novelty events that have never occurred
at MIS before thanks to the addition of the quarter mile.
Dates for the Eve of Destruction events are Saturday, May 13 and Saturday,
July 22. The July 22 date will also include a return visit by the Midwest
Enduro Series who will take to the quarter mile in 2006.
2006 Schedule Update
Division Codes: ASALM- Late Models / LLM- Limited Late Model / SPT- Sportsman
HS- Hobby Stock / BA- Bandits / WCS- Wiscsonsin Challenge Series
April 29th Saturday All Open Practice (Noon- 5:00)
May 6th Saturday All Open Practice (Noon - 5:00)
May 7th Sunday Opener WCS/SLM/SPT/BA/HS
May 12th Friday ASALM/LLM/SPT/BA/HS
May 13th Saturday EVE of Destruction
May 19th Friday ASALM/LLM- Wayne’s Custom Diecast Trophy Dash Series/SPT/BA/HS
May 27th Saturday ASALM 200 Televised Race/SPT Invitational on 1/2 mile/
Trucks (tentative)
May 28th Sunday ASALM Rain Date
June 2nd Friday ASALM/SPT/LLM/BA/HS
June 7th Wed Open Practice (4:00 - 8:00)
June 9th Friday ASALM/LLM- Wayne’s Custom Diecast Trophy Dash Series/SPT/BA
June 16th Friday HOSS Winged Sprints/Ford Focus Midgets/SPT/BA/HS
June 21st Wed Open Practice (4:00 - 8:00)
June 23rd Friday ASALM/MIDAMCAR/BA/HS
June 27th Tuesday RK Race Promotions Madison Late Model event featuring Matt
Kenseth and Tony Stewart. Big Eight Late Model Series also in action.
June 28th Wed Rain Date RK Race Promotions
June 30th Friday SLM Special #2/HS/BA/SPT
July 5th Wed Open Practice (4:00 - 8:00)
July 7th Friday ASALM/SPT/HS/BA
July 14th Friday ASALM/LLM/SPT/BA
July 19th Wed Open Practice (4:00 - 8:00)
July 21st Friday ASALM/LLM- Wayne’s Custom Diecast Trophy Dash Series/SPT/BA/HS
July 22nd Saturday EVE of Destruction
July 28th Friday ASALM/SPT/HS/BA
Aug 4th Friday ASALM North Series/SPT/BA/HS
Aug 5th Saturday Rain Date ASALM
Aug 9th Wed Open Practice (4:00 - 8:00)
Aug 11th Friday ASALM/LLM/BA/SPT/HS
Aug 18th Friday LLM/BA/HS/SPT/Open Test Hooters
Aug 19th Saturday Hooters Pro Cup 250
Aug 20th Sunday Hooters Rain Date
Aug 25th Friday ASALM/LLM- Wayne’s Custom Diecast Trophy Dash Series/SPT/BA/HS
Championships
Aug 26th Saturday Rain Date for Championships
Sept 8th Friday Wisconsin Challenge Series 100/BA/SPT/HS Fireworks
Schedule is Subject to Change
Spectator gates open at 4:30 p.m.- Qualifying at 6:45p.m.- Racing at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults (16 & up): $12.00
Students (12-15): $8.00
Children (11 & under): FREE
Practice, Practice, Practice
Drivers will be happy to know that we have many opportunities for you to get
practice time in 2006. We will open with two practice dates on Saturday, April
29 and Saturday, May 6. Practice times for those dates will be from Noon until
5:00 PM.
Wednesday night practices will occur on June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, and
August 7. The track will open at 4:00 PM and practice will continue until 8:00
PM. More specifics will be released once the season begins.
Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart Coming to MIS
RK Race Promotions is promoting a major racing event at MIS this year on
Tuesday, June 27 when Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart come to town. This will be
an event following the Madison Late Model rules.
You can order tickets now by going to www.MattKenseth.com.
This will definitely be one of the biggest racing events in the entire region
this summer. Don't miss out - order your tickets today.
Attention ASA Late Model Teams: We Need Your Feedback
Race Safe System- The Race Safe System is a radio transmitted system that puts
a light on your dashboard that will immediately flash when a caution flag is
thrown. This would be an additional way of notifying drivers of a caution
ahead and hopefully helping avoid any unnecessary damage.
MIS has considered the Race Safe System for the ASALM Division for our weekly
events. "I have put some thought to it because it's such a good system to
save a lot of cars from being damaged. It's a $300 investment and one avoided
incident could pay for the system, but I am not sold on forcing anyone to
purchase it", said Steve Einhaus.
"I'd like some input from the drivers to see if all of them would
consider using the system so I encourage everyone to call or email me with
their thoughts. Anyone who competes in an ASALM Series event has to have the
system so a lot of our competitors already have it in place. But, it's those
who don't have the budget that I am worried about. I won't make any decisions
until I hear from everyone in the ASALM Division," added Einhaus.
Attention Limited Late Model Drivers
Wayne Forsythe of Wayne's Custom DIECAST will be sponsoring his dash series
and hard charger program for you in 2006. You need to email Wayne if you are
planning on running at MIS in 2006. We are very happy to have Wayne working
with us in 2006. If you are ever looking for a diecast replica of your car
then he's the guy to talk to...a true artist of the diecast business!
Email Wayne at dalejr-8@sbcglobal.net
TrailerShopper.com Signs Up as MIS E-News Sponsor
Madison International Speedway would like to welcome Chrispin Kenney and
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MIS at Pinewood Derby in McFarland
Madison International Speedway was on hand at the annual Pinewood Derby in
McFarland handing out water bottles to all of the competitors.
A special thank you goes out to Jon Minor and Carey Hensel for offering to
bring their cars to put on display. Unfortunately the 30 below wind chills put
an end to any hope of having the kids get to see real race cars up close.
2006 MIS Yearbook Contributors Wanted
Want to write an article for the 2006 MIS Yearbook? Submit your ideas to John
Wells at mcfjdw@yahoo.com. We are
looking for human interest stories, historical perspectives, etc. We have a
couple of stories already in the works thanks to some suggestions we have
already received.
We are planning to include head shot pictures of all of the drivers this year
so be prepared to get your picture taken on opening weekend.
Novelty Events and Night Promotions
We have several novelty events in the works for the 2006 racing season thanks
to the addition of the quarter mile. These include gauntlet style races,
spectator events, and All Faiths Night featuring the "Faster Pastor"
race. This will add a little more excitement to an already exciting evening of
racing.
But we can use your help too! We are looking for ideas for nightly contests
and special promotions. Email us with your ideas.
Chaplain's Corner
by Todd Christopherson
It was good to see everyone at the the banquet. I am looking forward to the
new season and I am sure you are too!
As I think about the new season I think of the excitement of the new cars,
drivers, teams that will be racing at MIS and the fans they will bring with
them. I think of the fun of a new (of course better and faster) motor. Think
of the excitement of a new sponsor! And in your case a new track being built
and raced on, new classes and some old ones returning (LLM). Best of all new
points...Everyone starts at zero again.
As I think of all these NEW things and the excitement of a NEW year, season, I
am reminded that God want each of us to be a NEW creation (2 Corinthians
5:17.) Think about the points for a second. We go to zero, cleaned up. In
Psalm 51 it talks a being cleaned up white as snow. But the Bible is clear
that it is only in Jesus Christ our Lord that this NEW creation (salvation)
happens (John 14:7 and Romans 10:9,10) So I hope as we get ready to start the
NEW season that you are a NEW creation, preparing for heaven, the true winners
circle.
If I can help, you can get a hold of me @ 608-846-8493 or torch_for_jesus@yahoo.com
or of course at the track on Friday night in a few more weeks!
One more thing, I would like the opportunity to pray with any drivers, teams,
... this year, so when you see me just pull me aside. Thanks for going fast
and allowing us to have so much fun.
MIS E-News 2000 and Growing
Congratulations to Kevin Andersen of Sun Prairie who was our 2000th subscriber
to the free MIS E-News. Kevin will receive a free season pass for all events
in 2006 except the June 27 RK Race Promotions show.
Tell your friends to sign up for the best source of information from
Wisconsin's Tracks of Champions. Click on the link at our website.
Website / MIS E-News Feedback Sought
We really would appreciate your feedback regarding the E-News and our website
at www.madisoninternationalspeedway.com.
Scott Lofquist of Advantage Marketing has done a tremendous job with our
website which we've been told is one of the best around.
Jake Roth of Miracle Video will continue to provide you with video updates
during the off season and weekly highlights during the racing season.
Drivers- if you are looking for a website of your own, Scott Lofquist is the
one to talk to. You can contact Scott at scott@autoracingtracks.com.
That's all for this month...look for the weekly version of the MIS E-News to
begin in late March.
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