HIGHLAND, IL (March 11, 2013) Highland Speedway is proud to announce that we are going to have the largest guaranteed point fund in recent history at Highland Speedway for the 2013 racing season. This is something that everyone at Highland Speedway has been working hard to achieve and we are proud to say that we have accomplished our goals.
Promoter Scott Kuhn expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season at Highland Speedway, “Having a guaranteed point fund is something that all of us have wanted for our racers. The hard work of everyone on the Race Committee at Highland Speedway and the success of the Season Kickoff Dance have helped us make our goals a reality.”
This is the largest point fund that Highland Speedway has offered in recent years. Track Manager Sue Zobrist expressed her thoughts on the upcoming season at Highland Speedway. “We are really excited about this point fund and what it will bring to Highland Speedway. This point fund will keep racers inspired and will give them a great reward for all their hard work at the end of the season.”
2013 Highland Speedway Point Fund
UMP Late Models: 1st – $4000, 2nd – $2500, 3rd – $1000, 4th – $750, 5th – $600, 6th – $500, 7th – $450, 8th – $400, 9th – $350, & 10th – $300
UMP Steve Schmitt Modifieds: 1st – $1000, 2nd – $750, 3rd – $550, 4th – $400, 5th – $300, 6th – $250, 7th – $225, 8th – $200, 9th – $175, & 10th – $150
UMP Miller Lite Pro Late Models (Crates): 1st – $500, 2nd – $300, 3rd – $200, 4th – $150, 5th – $125, 6th – $110, 7th – $100, 8th – $90, 9th – $80, & 10th – $70
UMP B-Dry Solutions SportMods: 1st – $600, 2nd – $400, 3rd – $350, 4th – $250, 5th – $200, 6th – $150, 7th – $125, 8th – $100, 9th – $90, & 10th – $80
Daum Insurance Outlaw Micros: 1st – $400, 2nd – $300, 3rd – $250, 4th – $200, 5th – $150, 6th – $125, 7th – $100, 8th – $90, 9th – $80, & 10th – $70
UMP Hamel Coop Street Stocks: 1st – $350, 2nd – $200, 3rd – $150, 4th – $125, 5th – $110, 6th – $100, 7th – $90, 8th – $80, 9th – $75, & 10th – $70
Race Committee Member Amy Rogier expressed her excitement about the upcoming racing season. “I am looking forward to an awesome race season at Highland Speedway. It is going to be exciting with this point fund that racers are going to be competing for. I am really thankful for all of the sponsors and supporters of Highland Speedway, they are a huge part of why this is possible. We as a committee have been working hard to find sponsors, along with the countless hours that we all put in to make the Season Kickoff Dance possible. Without the help and support of all our sponsors and supporters this point fund would not be possible. Please remember to support the businesses and people that have made this season at the Highland Speedway possible.”
The first opportunity for racers to start earning points toward the 2013 Point Fund will be at the Bunny Hop and Easter Egg Dash on Saturday, March 30, 2013. However the Daum Insurance Outlaw Micros will kick off their point season at the Lucky 40 on Saturday, March 16th. All racers can find information about the point fund and point system at our web site, www.highlandspeedway.com
For more information about the Highland Speedway and the Madison County Fair Association visit their respective web sites: www.highlandspeedway.com and www.madcofair.com