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jdearing
06-18-2007, 07:19 PM
(Macon, IL) Macon Speedway welcomes the Miles Chevrolet team this Saturday when they visit the Speedway to be part of the thrills and excitement that Saturday Night at Macon is becoming famous for.

Part of the FAST FIVE Racer Appreciation Series, Hogan Grain/Kubota Sportsman will be racing for $500 to win and qualifying positions at the Wynn’s Sportsman Nationals scheduled for August 19 at the mile track on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Kids Box Car races previously scheduled for May 26 will be held during intermission on Saturday, June 23. Kids will have time to complete work on their cars during the Kids Club meeting at 6:00 PM

Gates open at 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 23 and racing starts at 7:00. Admission is $10 with children 12 and under admitted free with an adult.

Weekly racing at Macon Speedway features five UMP sanctioned divisions: Late Model, Modified, Sportsman, Street Stock and Hornet. New for 2007 is the addition of the C.A.R.S. Late Models.

Points Standings through June 16, 2007:

UMP Late Models: 1. Mike Hammerle, St. Charles, MO; 2. Cory Daugherty, Blue Mound, IL; 3. Greg Kimmons, Pleasant Plains, IL; 4. Jason Cleaver, Mechanicsburg, IL; 5. Doug Hemer, Moweaqua, IL.

BARBECK Communications Modifieds (UMP): 1. Kyle Logue, Cisco, IL; 2. Randy Myers, Springfield, IL; 3. Al Crawley, Decatur, IL; 4. Dave Crawley, Jr., Decatur, IL; 5. Jeremy Nichols, Decatur, IL.

Hogan Grain/Kubota Sportsman (UMP): 1. Greg Kimmons, Pleasant Plains, IL; 2. Mike Pickering, Decatur, IL; 3. Scott Landers, Taylorville, IL; 4. Travis Martin, Ramsey, IL; 5. Dave Smith, Monticello, IL.

UMP Street Stocks: 1. Steve Ewing, Decatur, IL; 2. Larry Russell, Jr., Decatur, IL; 3. Mike Pickering, Decatur, IL; 4. Brian Cassell, Decatur, IL; 5. Terry Reed, Decatur, IL.
UMP 4-Cyl Hornets: 1. (tie) Bruce Dulgar, Decatur, IL; Todd Rush, Pawnee, IL; 3. Joe Reed, Decatur, IL; 4. James Hankins, Taylorville, IL; 5. Steven Dulgar, Decatur, IL.

Mark your calendars:

June 30 is 95Q Night at Macon Speedway featuring the Firecracker 40’s. Late Models and Modifieds will be racing 40 lap main events for increased purses. Fans can look forward to a Fireworks Display in honor of Independence Day on July 4.

July 5 is the Herald & Review 100 featuring UMP Late Models and UMP Modifieds. Late Models will race for $6000 to win. This event is part of the UMP Summernationals tour with a schedule of 28 races in 30 days.

July 7 will be the third Kenny’s Crazy Car Caper giveaways with one lucky fan winning a previously-owned Chevrolet courtesy of Mt. Vernon I-64 Auto Auction.

July 14 will feature Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals plus the special Modified Wolfpack Challenge.

July 20 is Night of NASCAR Stars III at Macon Speedway featuring an appearance by NASCAR Star Tony Stewart plus others. Also featured on July 20 are the Power-I Midgets. Reserve seats are on sale now by calling 217-764-3000 or 217-764-3200.

NASCAR Stars Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Tony Stewart and local Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Macon Speedway in January of 2007.
Macon Speedway – racing every Saturday Night – is proud to be part of the $100,000 Contingency Connection program for the 2007 season. Macon Speedway is located 9 miles south of Decatur, IL on US 51 then .6 miles west on Andrews Street, then south on Wiles. For information, call 217-764-3000 (track), 217-764-3220 (information hotline), or contact Tonya Moschell via email at tonya.trackenterprises@yahoo.com or visit www.maconracing.com.