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Madison International Speedway Opener Set For May 7
Sunday, April 30, 2006 (Oregon, WI) - The long wait is finally over as the
true sounds of spring will ring out at Madison International Speedway this
weekend with the much anticipated season opener.
The event at Wisconsin's Fastest Half-Mile will feature the first-ever
appearance by the Wisconsin Challenge Series (WCS) in what could very well be
the largest single day turnout of super late models in the state of Wisconsin
this season. Well over fifty cars from throughout the midwest are
expected to battle it out for a starting position in the Miller Classic
100. In addition to the WCS, the Big Eight Series for limited late
models will be in action along with the Roto Rooter Bandits. The
limited late models will be racing on the half-mile while the four cylinder
Bandits will mark the inaugural race on the brand new quarter mile oval which
was installed last fall.
"This is going to be an awesome show. The WCS has grown bigger and
better each year and the field of drivers for this race at MIS is going to be
outstanding," said MIS promoter Steve Einhaus. "We have added
the Big Eight Series to the racing card and they will bring a very high car
count and talented drivers as well. I think it is realistic that we will
see well over one hundred cars between the three divisions here on May
7."
Racing fans can actually get a preview on Saturday, May 6th when Madison
International Speedway hosts an open practice session. On-track action
begins at noon and continues until 5:00 PM. Grandstand admission is
free.
Pit gates for the May 7th Miller Classic at Madison International Speedway
will open at 9:00 AM. Practice sessions for all three divisions will
begin at 11:30 followed by qualifying at 2:00 and racing at 3:30. The
WCS event will consist of a pair of 25 lap qualifying races will
determine the starting lineup for the 24 car feature contest. The main
event will be a 100 lap contest, which will be run in two 50 lap segments.
Adult admission is $15.00, students 12-16 are $12.00 with kids eleven and
under free.
For more information contact the speedway at 608.835.9700 or check out the
website at madisoninternationalspeedway.com.
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