Pevely, MO (September 15, 2009) The World of Outlaw Late Model Series will headline the 27th Annual I-55 Raceway Pepsi Nationals held this Saturday, September 19th! Joining the World of Outlaw Late Models will be the UMP DIRTcar Late Models as they square off head to head in a 40 lap feature event paying $10,000 to the winner! Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Georgia took home the 2008 Pepsi Nationals Title as he topped the thirty-nine car field to claim the $10,000 prize.
Kentucky's Steve Francis just took over the World of Outlaw Late Model point lead as he picked up a victory in the WoO Series last race with a last lap pass on Josh Richards for the win. Richards trails Francis by a mere 4 points in the chase for the 2009 WoO Title and both drivers will be ready to continue the battle at I-55 Raceway this Saturday. Jason Feger and Dennis Erb, Jr. will also be on hand as they are in the middle of a fierce battle for the 2009 UMP DIRTcar Late Model National Title.
The ultra-competive UMP DIRTcar Modifieds and UMP DIRTcar Sportsman will also be competing on the high-banked 1/3 mile dirt oval. The Modifieds carry a $1,000 top prize while the Sportsman winner will take home $500.
Gates will open at 3pm on Saturday with practice at 6pm and time trials at 6:30pm. Racing will kick off at 7pm.
The top three rows of the front stretch grandstands are reserved seats and reserve tickets are $32 each and are available by calling (636) 479-3219. General admission tickets are $27 with kids 12 years old and younger admitted FREE in the general admission sections. Pit passes will be $35 for all ages.
For more information, call (636) 479-3219 or visit www.i55raceway.com.
I-55 Raceway is located 30 minutes south of downtown St. Louis on Interstate 55 in Pevely, MO.
Kentucky's Steve Francis just took over the World of Outlaw Late Model point lead as he picked up a victory in the WoO Series last race with a last lap pass on Josh Richards for the win. Richards trails Francis by a mere 4 points in the chase for the 2009 WoO Title and both drivers will be ready to continue the battle at I-55 Raceway this Saturday. Jason Feger and Dennis Erb, Jr. will also be on hand as they are in the middle of a fierce battle for the 2009 UMP DIRTcar Late Model National Title.
The ultra-competive UMP DIRTcar Modifieds and UMP DIRTcar Sportsman will also be competing on the high-banked 1/3 mile dirt oval. The Modifieds carry a $1,000 top prize while the Sportsman winner will take home $500.
Gates will open at 3pm on Saturday with practice at 6pm and time trials at 6:30pm. Racing will kick off at 7pm.
The top three rows of the front stretch grandstands are reserved seats and reserve tickets are $32 each and are available by calling (636) 479-3219. General admission tickets are $27 with kids 12 years old and younger admitted FREE in the general admission sections. Pit passes will be $35 for all ages.
For more information, call (636) 479-3219 or visit www.i55raceway.com.
I-55 Raceway is located 30 minutes south of downtown St. Louis on Interstate 55 in Pevely, MO.
