Pontoon Beach, IL (March 4, 2007) Tri-City Speedway continues to prepare for the 2007 racing season as work continues on finishing the new track. The half-mile and quarter-mile tracks have been re-configured into one 3/8 mile track. There will be all new Musco Lighting installed and a concrete wall will be going up around the outside of the track soon.
Tri-City action begins with a Racer's Swap Meet on March 18, followed by a Play Day on March 25. The season opener on March 30 with Friday night racing each week throughout the summer and into fall.
Tri-City Speedway will once again host several special events throughout the season with the first on being on April 13th with the Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers presents the Mid-American Racing Series late models featuring some of the best drivers in the Midwest and surrounding areas.
On Friday, May 4th, the World of Outlaws Sprints will make a stop at Tri-City Speedway. The POWRi Midgets will also be competing making a full night of open wheel action. Tickets are on sale now and you can get yours by calling 800-617-9077.
The 2nd Annual Fed-Ex 50 will take place over the Memorial Day weekend and will be run on Sunday, May 27th. $10,000 will be up for grabs for the winner of this dirt late model event!
Open Wheel action returns to Tri-City Speedway on Thursday, June 14th as 410 Winged Sprint Cars and POWRi Midgets take to the track!
On Friday, July 6th the most grueling tour in dirt late model racing comes to Tri-City Speedway as the UMP Summer Nationals rolls in. Some of the top drivers from around the country will go head-to-head with some of the best Missouri & Illinois drivers.
Just two weeks later on July 20th, the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series will make their only visit of 2007 to the immediate St. Louis area. This top Nationals touring series brings many of the top drivers from all around the country and features a show you just don't want to miss.
Tri-City Speedway closes out the 2007 racing season with over a month of special events throughout September and October. On August 31st, a Labor Day weekend special event will be ran with details coming soon. On September 7th, Tri-City Speedway will have their Season Championships for all divisions.
On September 21st and 22nd, the 3rd Annual Modified Mania will be run with big money on the line for the modifieds in this two-day special event.
On October 7th, the 410 Winged Sprints and POWRi Midgets bring the open wheel action back to Tri-City Speedway.
The final night of racing is scheduled to be October 13th when the Crate American Racing Series will have their 2nd Annual Fall Nationals. These dirt late models feature an economically priced crate engine and put on a great show.
Weekly racing at Tri-City Speedway will feature Late Models, Modifieds, C.A.R.S Late Models, Street Stocks & Factory Stocks.
For more information, visit www.tricityspeedway.net or call (618) 931-7836 or 800-617-9077. Take I-270 to Exit 4 SR203 South 1/2 mile to the track on left side.
2007 Schedule:
Sun. March 18th Spring Racers Swap Meet 8am-3pm
Sun. March 25th Play Day 2pm-6pm (All Classes)
Fri. March 30th Season Opener
Fri. April 6th Regular Program with Kenny Wallace racing his Modified!
Fri. April 13th "Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers presents" M.A.R.S - Late Models
Wed. April 18th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri. April 20th Regular Program
Fri. April 27th Regular Program
Fri. May 4th "Dupont presents" World Of Outlaw Sprint Cars & POWRi Midgets
Fri. May 11th Regular Program
Wed. May 16th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri. May 18th Regular Program
Fri. May 25th Regular Program
Sun. May 27th "Fed-Ex presents" 2nd Annual "Fed-Ex 50" - UMP Late Models
Fri. June 1st Regular Program
Fri. June 8th Regular Program
Thurs. June 14th "Dupont presents" Open Wheel Thursday Night Thunder
410" Winged Sprints & POWRi Midgets
Fri. June 15th Regular Program
Fri. June 22nd Mid-Season Championship (All Classes)
Fri. June 29th Regular Program
Fri. July 6th "Snap On Tools presents" U.M.P. Summer Nationals - Late Models
Fri. July 13th Regular Program
Thurs. July 19th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri. July 20th "Miller Lite presents" Lucas Oil Late Models "NASCAR NIGHT" with Kenny Wallace, Mike Wallace & Kenny Schrader!
Fri. July 27th Regular Program - Fan Appreciation Night Adults $5
Fri. Aug 3rd Regular Program
Fri. Aug 10th Illinois/Missouri Modified Challenge ($2,000 to win Modifieds) along with Regular Program
Wed. Aug 15th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri. Aug 17th Regular Program
Fri. Aug 24th Regular Program
Fri. Aug 31st Labor Day Special - TBA (All Classes)
Fri. Sept 7th Season Championship (All Classes)
Fri. Sept 14th TBA
Thurs. Sept 20th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri/Sat. Sept 21st-22nd 3rd Annual Modified Mania
Fri. Sept 28th Make Up Night for Rain Out
Sun. Oct 7th The "Bob Wente Classic" featuring 410 Winged Sprints, POWRi Midgets
Sat. Oct 13th 2nd Annual C.A.R.S. Fall Nationals
Sun. Oct 14th Fall Racers Swap Meet 8am-3pm
**SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE**
Tri-City action begins with a Racer's Swap Meet on March 18, followed by a Play Day on March 25. The season opener on March 30 with Friday night racing each week throughout the summer and into fall.
Tri-City Speedway will once again host several special events throughout the season with the first on being on April 13th with the Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers presents the Mid-American Racing Series late models featuring some of the best drivers in the Midwest and surrounding areas.
On Friday, May 4th, the World of Outlaws Sprints will make a stop at Tri-City Speedway. The POWRi Midgets will also be competing making a full night of open wheel action. Tickets are on sale now and you can get yours by calling 800-617-9077.
The 2nd Annual Fed-Ex 50 will take place over the Memorial Day weekend and will be run on Sunday, May 27th. $10,000 will be up for grabs for the winner of this dirt late model event!
Open Wheel action returns to Tri-City Speedway on Thursday, June 14th as 410 Winged Sprint Cars and POWRi Midgets take to the track!
On Friday, July 6th the most grueling tour in dirt late model racing comes to Tri-City Speedway as the UMP Summer Nationals rolls in. Some of the top drivers from around the country will go head-to-head with some of the best Missouri & Illinois drivers.
Just two weeks later on July 20th, the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series will make their only visit of 2007 to the immediate St. Louis area. This top Nationals touring series brings many of the top drivers from all around the country and features a show you just don't want to miss.
Tri-City Speedway closes out the 2007 racing season with over a month of special events throughout September and October. On August 31st, a Labor Day weekend special event will be ran with details coming soon. On September 7th, Tri-City Speedway will have their Season Championships for all divisions.
On September 21st and 22nd, the 3rd Annual Modified Mania will be run with big money on the line for the modifieds in this two-day special event.
On October 7th, the 410 Winged Sprints and POWRi Midgets bring the open wheel action back to Tri-City Speedway.
The final night of racing is scheduled to be October 13th when the Crate American Racing Series will have their 2nd Annual Fall Nationals. These dirt late models feature an economically priced crate engine and put on a great show.
Weekly racing at Tri-City Speedway will feature Late Models, Modifieds, C.A.R.S Late Models, Street Stocks & Factory Stocks.
For more information, visit www.tricityspeedway.net or call (618) 931-7836 or 800-617-9077. Take I-270 to Exit 4 SR203 South 1/2 mile to the track on left side.
2007 Schedule:
Sun. March 18th Spring Racers Swap Meet 8am-3pm
Sun. March 25th Play Day 2pm-6pm (All Classes)
Fri. March 30th Season Opener
Fri. April 6th Regular Program with Kenny Wallace racing his Modified!
Fri. April 13th "Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers presents" M.A.R.S - Late Models
Wed. April 18th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri. April 20th Regular Program
Fri. April 27th Regular Program
Fri. May 4th "Dupont presents" World Of Outlaw Sprint Cars & POWRi Midgets
Fri. May 11th Regular Program
Wed. May 16th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri. May 18th Regular Program
Fri. May 25th Regular Program
Sun. May 27th "Fed-Ex presents" 2nd Annual "Fed-Ex 50" - UMP Late Models
Fri. June 1st Regular Program
Fri. June 8th Regular Program
Thurs. June 14th "Dupont presents" Open Wheel Thursday Night Thunder
410" Winged Sprints & POWRi Midgets
Fri. June 15th Regular Program
Fri. June 22nd Mid-Season Championship (All Classes)
Fri. June 29th Regular Program
Fri. July 6th "Snap On Tools presents" U.M.P. Summer Nationals - Late Models
Fri. July 13th Regular Program
Thurs. July 19th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri. July 20th "Miller Lite presents" Lucas Oil Late Models "NASCAR NIGHT" with Kenny Wallace, Mike Wallace & Kenny Schrader!
Fri. July 27th Regular Program - Fan Appreciation Night Adults $5
Fri. Aug 3rd Regular Program
Fri. Aug 10th Illinois/Missouri Modified Challenge ($2,000 to win Modifieds) along with Regular Program
Wed. Aug 15th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri. Aug 17th Regular Program
Fri. Aug 24th Regular Program
Fri. Aug 31st Labor Day Special - TBA (All Classes)
Fri. Sept 7th Season Championship (All Classes)
Fri. Sept 14th TBA
Thurs. Sept 20th Open Practice 6pm-10pm (All Classes)
Fri/Sat. Sept 21st-22nd 3rd Annual Modified Mania
Fri. Sept 28th Make Up Night for Rain Out
Sun. Oct 7th The "Bob Wente Classic" featuring 410 Winged Sprints, POWRi Midgets
Sat. Oct 13th 2nd Annual C.A.R.S. Fall Nationals
Sun. Oct 14th Fall Racers Swap Meet 8am-3pm
**SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE**
