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MIS E-News
Week of February 19th, 2007
by John Wells
Here's the latest from Madison International Speedway. We encourage you to
checkout our website often since it is via our website and the MIS E-News that
we will pass along information to our teams and fans.
It seems like winter is holding on a little longer than some of us would like,
but we're only a few short months away from the start of the racing season.
Attention Drivers:
Rules for Madison Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Bandits have been
updated on our website.
Madison Late Model drivers should know that Rule#6 under Engine Specifications
has been deleted.
Membership forms, pit stall and car registration forms for 2007 are available
on our website.
Be profiled in an upcoming newsletter by sending a brief bio to me at mismedia2@yahoo.com
Attention Race Fans:
All of us at Madison International Speedway are busy preparing for the 2007
racing season and are very excited about the schedule for this year. Dave
Grueneberg has worked hard to put together an awesome schedule. Here's a
synopsis of what you can look forward to in 2007.
Weekly Racing: Madison Late Models, Limited Late Models, and Bandits. A
rotating fourth division will feature a wide variety that includes Trucks,
Hobby Stocks, Legends, Bandoleros, and Mini-Cups. Weekly Friday night racing
is slated to begin on May 11th.
Special Events:
Awesome super late model action will be featured in these five special events
at MIS in 2007:
The Wisconsin Challenge Series (WCS) will make two appearances at MIS in 2007
including our season opener on May 6th. The series will return on Friday,
September 7th.
The First Supply All Star Challenge featuring Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart
returns on Tuesday, June 26.
The new ASA Midwest Tour will be at MIS on Friday, July 20th.
A 100-lap super late model special is scheduled for Friday, August 3rd.
Several other special events are also planned:
USAR Hooters Pro Cup comes to MIS on Saturday, May 26th for the Sears Auto
Center 200 presented by BF Goodrich.
The ASA Late Model Northern Series will be at Madison on Saturday, July 7th.
A date for an "Open Wheel" Night is also being finalized.
New for 2007 will be the MIS Fall Classic which is scheduled for September 21
and 22. Divisions and schedule will be released shortly. This is going to be a
big event and we are happy to be able to make this happen in 2007.
Fireworks Night will be Friday, June 22nd.
The schedule also includes a "Train" race, "Trailer" race,
and several celebrity racing events including the return of the "Faster
Pastor."
Complete schedule is posted on our website...it is subject to change.
Big Plans for Turn Four Kids Club in 2007
Chuck has put together a great program for the 2007 Turn Four Kids Club at
MIS. Kids can sign up right now by going to our website and clicking on the
Kids Club logo. You'll find a registration form, schedule of events, and much,
much more.
Here's a look at what the Turn Four Kids Club will be offering in 2007:
Recliner Races: Find a recliner and race at MIS on two nights in 2007. The
complete rules are posted on our website for the events that are scheduled for
June 15, July 6, and August 24th. This should be a lot of fun for the entire
family.
Big Wheel Races: Bring those big wheels out to MIS on August 3rd for our
annual "Big Wheel" night at the races.
Kids' Coin Drops: Two coin drop events are scheduled for the 2007 season on
May 18th and July 6th.
The MIS Corn Roast is scheduled for August 10th and 17th and proceeds benefit
the Kids Club.
Kids will also have the opportunity to be a "Junior Flagman" for a
night, be a grand marshal and greet the drivers, and win some great prizes.
"Inside MIS" Debuts in 2007
One lucky Turn Four Kids Club member will have a very exciting night at MIS.
The evening begins with the Kids Club member and his/her family getting a tour
of our scoring tower and learning how transponders work, meeting track
announcer Scotty Ernst, and more. From there the lucky winners will be
escorted to the pits in the MIS pace truck for the drivers' meeting. But
that's not all...waving the green flag for the race and then head up to the
VIP suites as the entire family will be able to enjoy the races in the air
conditioned comfort. To complete the night our lucky winner and their family
will be going home with MIS t-shirts.
The best part of the Turn Four Kids club is it's all free to join.
MIS Recognized at McFarland Pinewood Derby
Dave Grueneberg accepted a plaque on behalf of MIS from the McFarland Cub
Scouts for the speedway's help in allowing the scouts to raise money last
summer. The money the scouts raised helped go towards the purchase a new six
lane track that made its debut at the McFarland Lutheran Church on February
10th. Future MIS driver Austin Wells finished fourth overall in the Webelos I
division.
McFarland Night Set for May 18th
This season we will be featuring several community nights at the speedway.
These nights will allow service organizations within a given community to have
an opportunity to raise money. The McFarland Scouts are off and running with
this promotion. My fifth grade students will also be assisting in promoting
this special night. More updates on this will be coming.
MIS Fall Classic
It's been talked about for years, but now the MIS Fall Classic is on the
schedule. This is going to be a great show with the potential for a wide
variety of divisions to take to the track. We are looking for suggestions for
racing divisions, formats, etc. Please email me at mismedia2@yahoo.com
with your suggestions.
MIS Yearbook
I am looking for ideas for the 2007 edition of the MIS Yearbook. If you would
be interested in contributing a story please let me know. Contact me at mismedia2@yahoo.com.
Riddle in Hawkeye Racing News
Zack Riddle of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, was recently featured in an article in
Hawkeye Racing News.
Banquet Update
Special thanks to Jake Roth from Miracle Video for all of his work in putting
together the banquet video. You can contact Jake at miraclevideo@msn.com
if you are interested in purchasing any videos from the 2006 season.
We'd also like to thank Doug Hornickel for all of his work during the 2006
season. Doug's photos from the banquet are now up on our website. You can
contact Doug at doogie2@charter.net
if you are interested in purchasing any photos.
My favorite quote from the banquet came from none other than Scott Riedner who
told everyone in attendance "Thank anyone who ever sponsored a
racecar..."
Attention Fans and Racers: Vote for Tim Coley
Our pace truck driver, Tim Coley, needs your help. He has entered a contest to
win the chance to be Kasey Kahne's assistant at Darlington. Right now, they
are tallying votes for each contestant's video submission on www.kaseykahnedreamjob.com.
Please visit this site and vote for Tim each and every day until the contest
is over. He really appreciates your help!
That's all for now. Keep those suggestions coming for the 2007 season.
John
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