MACON, Ill. – Get your motor runnin’. Big Ten Series Street Stocks will pack the pits and fill the Macon Speedway fifth-mile high-banked dirt oval with plenty of trading paint as the eighth annual Spring Fling season opener Saturday night features the dirt stock cars in their first of five appearances at the historic track during the 2015 season.
The Big Ten Series pays $1,000 to the champion from a $3,000 points fund with races also held at Jacksonville (Ill.) Speedway, Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway and Quincy (Ill.) Raceways. The series also makes a return trip to the Christian County Fair in Taylorville. Macon Speedway drivers dominated the standings a year ago, and local fans are ready to see if their favorite dirt track pilots can defend the track’s honor again this season.
Last season’s Big Ten Street Stocks points battle went down to the wire. Terry Reed, of Decatur, grabbed the title on the final night when Bobby Beiler, of Blue Mound, had a difficult race. The standings are determined by compiling a driver’s top eight finishes among the 10-race series.
The series runs on the Macon Speedway season opener on April 18. The final race is Sept. 5 at Macon Speedway, where the street stocks love to trade paint on the classic fifth-mile high-banked dirt oval.
Big Ten Street Stocks are just part of the big night as Macon Speedway opens for its 70th season. Pro Late Models head into the season as a regular class. Billingsley Towing Modifieds, Sportsman and Hornets will also race.
In addition to the racing, Macon Speedway also will host Driver-Sponsor Apreciation Night with a photo and autograph session. It’s also CEFCU Kid’s Club night.
Pit gates open at 4 p.m. with the grandstands open at 5. Racing starts at 7. Admission is $12 for adults with children 11-under free. Pit admission is $30 for adults and $15 for children.
For more information, follow Macon Speedway online (www.maconracing.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). It’s easy to join the Macon Speedway text service. Fans can text MSFANS to 74574 to receive all fan info. Drivers can text MSDRIVERS to 74574 to get driver updates. Message and data rates may apply. Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000. Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles.