(KANKAKEE, IL - November 11, 2009) - The staff of Kankakee County Speedway, who have been hard at work since the 2009 campaign came to a close a month ago, are proud to announce several major race dates for the upcoming 2010 season. Race fans will no doubt want to mark their calendars and plan their vacation time for several of these exciting race dates.
The first big bang will take place on Friday, May 21st with The Land of Lincoln Triple Crown Clash kicks-off with the Monster Midwest Series vs. Northern All Star Late Model
Series vs. American Late Model Series vs. our local Court Street Ford UMP Late Models in the first leg of the Triple Crown paying $3,000 to win.
The second leg of The Land of Lincoln Triple Crown Clash will include the UMP Summernationals $6,000 to win special on Thursday, June 17th. The date set forth will also be the first stop
for the UMP Summernationals "Hell Tour" in the Prairie State. That night will also feature the debut of the Midwest Modified Madness series doing battle in the River City
Shoot-Out. No other divisions will be competing on this night.
The following night, Friday, June 18th will feature the Interstate Racing Association's (IRA) 410 winged sprints, as well as, night number two for the Midwest Modified
Madness series' River City Shoot-Out. This two-day series opener for the UMP Modifieds should attract many of the region's top modified pilots in an all out duel for the
dollars. The regular Friday night program will also include UMP Street Stocks, I-Mods, and Hornets. The Court Street Ford UMP Late Models will be given the night off.
On Friday, July 16th, Kankakee County Speedway will host the Chicagoland Stock Car Old Timer's Night. Details of this event are not yet available.
The following Friday, July 23rd, will serve as Mid-Season Championship Night in all divisions. Race fans will be admitted for just $20 per carload, a feature we found to be
very popular last season.
The third and final leg of The Land of Lincoln Triple Crown Clash will take place on Friday, August 13th, again featuring the Monster Midwest Series vs. Northern All Star
Late Model Series vs. American Late Model Series vs. our local Court Street Ford UMP Late Models in the 2nd annual "Summer Splash Nationals", paying $9,000 to the winner.
Furthermore, as an added incentive, a $3,000 bonus is possible if any one driver can win all three legs of the Triple Crown Clash.
On Friday, September 24th, Court Street Ford will present Championship Points Night/Fan Appreciation Night where one lucky fan's name will be drawn at random for a brand new
2010 Ford Mustang. Estimated retail value of this prize is over $28,000. A limited amount of tickets will be sold throughout the season for only $5 per chance. Enter as
often as you like.
Lastly, October 1st & 2nd, Kankakee County Speedway will host ROCKtoberfest, formerly titled the Fall Harvest Classic. Besides big money up for grabs in all divisions, area
ROCK bands will be given an opportunity to showcase their skills following the Friday evening portion of this extravaganza and heading into the night. Area bands interested
in performing should contact Paul Bayne at 815-401-5107. Drivers can earn UMP points on both Friday and Saturday night as features will be run both nights for the UMP Late
Models and UMP Modifeds. As was the case a month ago, purses are likely to increase as sponsors come onboard to make this event possible.
One final note, on Friday, October 15th, Kankakee County Speedway will present a full blown "Run Whatcha Brung" night of racing with all cars qualifying, then being bracketed
to race according to your qualifying times similar to a Bahama Brackets type event. There are no rules for this open competition other than for safety.
Other specials are in the planning stages for our other fine divisions at Kankakee County Speedway. Those dates will be announced at a later date as they become available.
A complete schedule will be released by next week.
On behalf of the staff at Kankakee County Speedway, we hope that all race fans will find this schedule to their liking, as we have tried to offer something for everyone.
The first big bang will take place on Friday, May 21st with The Land of Lincoln Triple Crown Clash kicks-off with the Monster Midwest Series vs. Northern All Star Late Model
Series vs. American Late Model Series vs. our local Court Street Ford UMP Late Models in the first leg of the Triple Crown paying $3,000 to win.
The second leg of The Land of Lincoln Triple Crown Clash will include the UMP Summernationals $6,000 to win special on Thursday, June 17th. The date set forth will also be the first stop
for the UMP Summernationals "Hell Tour" in the Prairie State. That night will also feature the debut of the Midwest Modified Madness series doing battle in the River City
Shoot-Out. No other divisions will be competing on this night.
The following night, Friday, June 18th will feature the Interstate Racing Association's (IRA) 410 winged sprints, as well as, night number two for the Midwest Modified
Madness series' River City Shoot-Out. This two-day series opener for the UMP Modifieds should attract many of the region's top modified pilots in an all out duel for the
dollars. The regular Friday night program will also include UMP Street Stocks, I-Mods, and Hornets. The Court Street Ford UMP Late Models will be given the night off.
On Friday, July 16th, Kankakee County Speedway will host the Chicagoland Stock Car Old Timer's Night. Details of this event are not yet available.
The following Friday, July 23rd, will serve as Mid-Season Championship Night in all divisions. Race fans will be admitted for just $20 per carload, a feature we found to be
very popular last season.
The third and final leg of The Land of Lincoln Triple Crown Clash will take place on Friday, August 13th, again featuring the Monster Midwest Series vs. Northern All Star
Late Model Series vs. American Late Model Series vs. our local Court Street Ford UMP Late Models in the 2nd annual "Summer Splash Nationals", paying $9,000 to the winner.
Furthermore, as an added incentive, a $3,000 bonus is possible if any one driver can win all three legs of the Triple Crown Clash.
On Friday, September 24th, Court Street Ford will present Championship Points Night/Fan Appreciation Night where one lucky fan's name will be drawn at random for a brand new
2010 Ford Mustang. Estimated retail value of this prize is over $28,000. A limited amount of tickets will be sold throughout the season for only $5 per chance. Enter as
often as you like.
Lastly, October 1st & 2nd, Kankakee County Speedway will host ROCKtoberfest, formerly titled the Fall Harvest Classic. Besides big money up for grabs in all divisions, area
ROCK bands will be given an opportunity to showcase their skills following the Friday evening portion of this extravaganza and heading into the night. Area bands interested
in performing should contact Paul Bayne at 815-401-5107. Drivers can earn UMP points on both Friday and Saturday night as features will be run both nights for the UMP Late
Models and UMP Modifeds. As was the case a month ago, purses are likely to increase as sponsors come onboard to make this event possible.
One final note, on Friday, October 15th, Kankakee County Speedway will present a full blown "Run Whatcha Brung" night of racing with all cars qualifying, then being bracketed
to race according to your qualifying times similar to a Bahama Brackets type event. There are no rules for this open competition other than for safety.
Other specials are in the planning stages for our other fine divisions at Kankakee County Speedway. Those dates will be announced at a later date as they become available.
A complete schedule will be released by next week.
On behalf of the staff at Kankakee County Speedway, we hope that all race fans will find this schedule to their liking, as we have tried to offer something for everyone.
