Pevely, MO (August 4, 2003) Shop `n Save, Special Olympics East Area Outstanding Business partner of the year, has created another opportunity to raise awareness and funding for Special Olympics of Missouri. Shop `n Save along with the Midwest Dairy Association, Prairie Farms, Nabisco and 92.3 WIL take their efforts on the road when they hook up with the I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri during the "Race Night for Special Champions".
The "Race Night for Special Champions" will take place on Saturday, August 9th. Gates open a 5:00PM with hot laps at 6:00PM and racing at 7:00PM. It will be a great night of racing with $15,000 added purse money and a $5,000 donation to Special Olympics! 92.3 WIL personnel Derrick Keith, Elaine Everett and Lynn Stewart will be on-site race night to take part in all the fun. Other fundraising avenues such as the sale of raffle tickets for great prizes such as a Dale Earnhardt Go-Kart and bicycles will also be conducted during the evening.
The U.M.P. Late Model division will be competing for $5,000 to win and will pay $250 just to start in the twenty-four car field. The U.M.P. Modified division will be chasing a $1,200 feature winner's purse, with $130 to start the twenty-four car field. The AARA Sportsman will be competing for $500 to win.
Admission prices to this event will not change from the normal weekly price. Grandstand admission is only $10 and kids 12 years and under get in for FREE. Pit admission is $20 for AARA Members and $23 for non-AARA Members. The racetrack will also be donating a portion of each ticket sold to the Special Olympics.
I-55 Raceway is located 30 minutes south of the St. Louis Gateway Arch on Interstate 55 in Pevely, MO at exits 180 and 178. For more information you may call the track at 636-479-3219 or find them on the web at www.i55raceway.com.
This event is presented by follow great corporations:
Shop N Save
WIL 92.3
Nabisco
Prairie Farms
MDA - Midwest Dairy Association - GOT MILK?
Special Olympics Missouri
The "Race Night for Special Champions" will take place on Saturday, August 9th. Gates open a 5:00PM with hot laps at 6:00PM and racing at 7:00PM. It will be a great night of racing with $15,000 added purse money and a $5,000 donation to Special Olympics! 92.3 WIL personnel Derrick Keith, Elaine Everett and Lynn Stewart will be on-site race night to take part in all the fun. Other fundraising avenues such as the sale of raffle tickets for great prizes such as a Dale Earnhardt Go-Kart and bicycles will also be conducted during the evening.
The U.M.P. Late Model division will be competing for $5,000 to win and will pay $250 just to start in the twenty-four car field. The U.M.P. Modified division will be chasing a $1,200 feature winner's purse, with $130 to start the twenty-four car field. The AARA Sportsman will be competing for $500 to win.
Admission prices to this event will not change from the normal weekly price. Grandstand admission is only $10 and kids 12 years and under get in for FREE. Pit admission is $20 for AARA Members and $23 for non-AARA Members. The racetrack will also be donating a portion of each ticket sold to the Special Olympics.
I-55 Raceway is located 30 minutes south of the St. Louis Gateway Arch on Interstate 55 in Pevely, MO at exits 180 and 178. For more information you may call the track at 636-479-3219 or find them on the web at www.i55raceway.com.
This event is presented by follow great corporations:
Shop N Save
WIL 92.3
Nabisco
Prairie Farms
MDA - Midwest Dairy Association - GOT MILK?
Special Olympics Missouri
