(Paducah, KY) Paducah International Raceway will jump-start the Memorial Day Holiday weekend with a special tribute recognizing the United States of America Armed Forces.
PIR will pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces past and present by admitting any one in uniform or with a current or past Military ID in for half price of the regular admission. Paducah International Raceway is proud of the men and women who have sacrificed their time with their families to protect our great country and home. In addition, Paducah International Raceway will have a car bashing to help raise money for building the Kentucky Veteran and Patriot Museum.
Racing this weekend at Paducah International Raceway will be all classes including the UMP Late Models that saw Kevin Cole win his 4th feature event in a row and 5 of the last 6 events. Cole who has worked all grooves on the racetrack currently has a 24-point lead over Randy Sellars and 84 points over Joe Mike both of Mayfield. The Modified Division has a family affair going on with Dustin and Steve Ladd second and third respectively chasing point leader Justin Houston. Tim Walker of Grand Rivers and Jeff Elliot of Mayfield round out the top 5 in points in the Modifieds. The CARS Crate Late Model Series has only 12 points separating Josh Harris of Utica, KY. and last years PIR track champion Jeff Walston. Ricky Gilbert is in third trailing the leader by just 16 points. Other point leaders include Mike Watson of West Paducah in the UMP Street Stock Division, Jarrett Cathey in the Outlaw Mini-Sprints and Keith Mayo in the 4-Cylinder Warrior Division.
Paducah International Raceway is gearing up for the month of June as the Tri Track Challenge returns to PIR on Friday June 1st, 2007. Three big nights of racing for Late Model Drivers on three different tracks all paying $6000 to win with a $10,000 bonus lurking out there for any one driver that can win two-of-three nights of racing. Drivers will start at Paducah International Raceway on Friday, travel to I-55 Speedway in Pevely, MO on Saturday and finish the three nights of racing at Vermillion County Speedway in Danville, IL.
In addition to the Tri-Track Challenge, PIR will have NASCAR Night I presented by Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel on June 7th, 2007. The event originally scheduled for May 3rd will feature newly announced free-agent driver of the Budweiser #8, Dale Earnhardt Jr, 2-time Cup Champion Tony Stewart, TV personality and Nextel Cup drivers Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace. Good seats are still available by calling the track at 270-898-SHOW (7469).
NASCAR Stars Dale Earnhardt Jr, Ken Schrader and Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Paducah International Raceway in November of 2005. Two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart joined the trio of Co-Owners as a partner in September of 2006. The 3/8th mile high banked oval will host several high profile events including three NASCAR Nights, The USA World 50, and the Tri-Track Challenge. Paducah International Raceway races every Friday night and is located off Interstate-24 at exit 11 in Paducah, Kentucky. For more information call the PIR hotline at 270-448-4PIR, the track at 270-898-SHOW (7469). Check out the PIR Website at www.paducahinternationalraceway.com or www.paducahracing.com.
PIR will pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces past and present by admitting any one in uniform or with a current or past Military ID in for half price of the regular admission. Paducah International Raceway is proud of the men and women who have sacrificed their time with their families to protect our great country and home. In addition, Paducah International Raceway will have a car bashing to help raise money for building the Kentucky Veteran and Patriot Museum.
Racing this weekend at Paducah International Raceway will be all classes including the UMP Late Models that saw Kevin Cole win his 4th feature event in a row and 5 of the last 6 events. Cole who has worked all grooves on the racetrack currently has a 24-point lead over Randy Sellars and 84 points over Joe Mike both of Mayfield. The Modified Division has a family affair going on with Dustin and Steve Ladd second and third respectively chasing point leader Justin Houston. Tim Walker of Grand Rivers and Jeff Elliot of Mayfield round out the top 5 in points in the Modifieds. The CARS Crate Late Model Series has only 12 points separating Josh Harris of Utica, KY. and last years PIR track champion Jeff Walston. Ricky Gilbert is in third trailing the leader by just 16 points. Other point leaders include Mike Watson of West Paducah in the UMP Street Stock Division, Jarrett Cathey in the Outlaw Mini-Sprints and Keith Mayo in the 4-Cylinder Warrior Division.
Paducah International Raceway is gearing up for the month of June as the Tri Track Challenge returns to PIR on Friday June 1st, 2007. Three big nights of racing for Late Model Drivers on three different tracks all paying $6000 to win with a $10,000 bonus lurking out there for any one driver that can win two-of-three nights of racing. Drivers will start at Paducah International Raceway on Friday, travel to I-55 Speedway in Pevely, MO on Saturday and finish the three nights of racing at Vermillion County Speedway in Danville, IL.
In addition to the Tri-Track Challenge, PIR will have NASCAR Night I presented by Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel on June 7th, 2007. The event originally scheduled for May 3rd will feature newly announced free-agent driver of the Budweiser #8, Dale Earnhardt Jr, 2-time Cup Champion Tony Stewart, TV personality and Nextel Cup drivers Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace. Good seats are still available by calling the track at 270-898-SHOW (7469).
NASCAR Stars Dale Earnhardt Jr, Ken Schrader and Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Paducah International Raceway in November of 2005. Two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart joined the trio of Co-Owners as a partner in September of 2006. The 3/8th mile high banked oval will host several high profile events including three NASCAR Nights, The USA World 50, and the Tri-Track Challenge. Paducah International Raceway races every Friday night and is located off Interstate-24 at exit 11 in Paducah, Kentucky. For more information call the PIR hotline at 270-448-4PIR, the track at 270-898-SHOW (7469). Check out the PIR Website at www.paducahinternationalraceway.com or www.paducahracing.com.
