Pontoon Beach, IL – (January 31st, 2016) Tri-City Speedway has released their 2016 racing schedule. The season will kick off with a test & tune on Sunday, March 20th followed by the season opener on Friday, March 25th. A great mix of events are on tap for the 2016 season in which the regular divisions will remain the same as they were in 2015 including UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, B-Modifieds, Street Stocks (UMP Factory Stocks) & Factory Stocks (UMP Sport Compacts). Tri-City Speedway will have racing weekly on Friday nights!
Some of the season highlights include the Deuces Wild event on April 15th, then the Lucas Oil Late Model Series two weeks later on April 29th. Track owner/promoter Kevin Gundaker will celebrate his birthday with UMP Modified Twin 25’s on May 6th. The National Sprint League brings their 360 series to Tri-City Speedway on May 13th.
The UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals HellTour rolls into Tri-City Speedway on June 24th. The MOWA Sprint Car Series returns on July 1st. Then on July 15th the Lucas Oil Late Model Series returns for the NAPA Know How Battle at the Beach 50.
The USAC National Sprint Car Series visits for a two day show on July 29th & 30th. Fan Appreciation Night will be on August 12th. The MARS vs UMP Late Model battle takes place on August 26th. The Brad Yotter Takin It To The Streets $3,000 to win Street Stock special is on September 2nd.
Modified Mania is set for September 22nd-24th followed by a B-Mod special on September 30th. The Gold Crown Midget Nationals take to the track Oct 6th-12th!
| Date/Time | Event | Adults | Kids | Pit Pass | Pit Pass Kids 12 & Under |
| Sunday, January 31 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 2:00 PM |
Rules Meeting KG’s Sports Bar & Banquet Center Rules, Membership & Reserved Parking (Tickets to the Awards Banquet will be available at the Rules Meeting) |
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| Saturday, February 27 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 6:00 PM |
Awards Banquet Saturday, February 27th KG’s Sports Bar & Banquet Center Doors Open at 6:00 (All tickets must be purchased prior to the Banquet no tickets sold at the door) |
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| Sunday, March 20 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 2:00 PM |
Test & Tune Open Practice All Classes |
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| Friday, March 25 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:00 PM |
Season Opener **Season Opener** “GOOD FRIDAY” LM/Mod/B-Mod/St. Stock/4 Cylinders |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, April 1 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, April 8 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, April 15 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Deuces Wild MOWA 410 Winged Sprints, UMP Late Models & UMP Mods all $2,000 to win! |
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| Friday, April 22 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Thursday, April 28 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 6:00 PM |
Test & Tune Open Practice All Classes |
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| Friday, April 29 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Bud 50 – Lucas Oil Late Model Series Lucas Oil Late Model Series – Plus UMP Mods paying $1,000 to win! Also B-Mods racing! |
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| Friday, May 6 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
KG’s Birthday Bash – Modified Twin 25’s UMP Modified Twin 25’s paying $1,000 to win each! Plus B-Mods, Factory Stocks & Vintage Cars. (No Late Models) |
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| Friday, May 13 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
National Sprint League 360 Winged Sprints & UMP Late Models NSL 360 Winged Sprint Car Series & UMP Late Models $2,000 to win! |
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| Friday, May 20 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday plus $1,000 to win Factory Stocks All classes plus the Factory Stocks racing for $1,000 to win! |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, May 27 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, June 3 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, June 10 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday plus $1,000 to win Street Stocks All Classes with Street Stocks paying $1,000 to win! |
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| Friday, June 17 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, June 24 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
UMP Summer Nationals $10,000 to win UMP Late Models, $1,000 to win UMP Mods, $750 to win B-Mods |
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| Friday, July 1 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 4:30 PM |
MOWA 410 Sprints MOWA 410 Winged Sprints & Support Classes TBA |
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| Friday, July 8 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, July 15 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
NAPA Know How Battle at the Beach 50 12th Annual Lucas Oil Late Models Battle at the Beach 50 plus UMP Modifieds $1,000 to win! Also B-Mods racing. |
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| Friday, July 22 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 12:00 AM |
Russ Wallace Memorial 5th Annual Russ Wallace Memorial – All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, July 29 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
USAC Non-Wing Sprints USAC Non-Wing Sprints & Support Class TBA |
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| Saturday, July 30 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
USAC Non Wing Sprints USAC Non Wing Sprints & Support Class TBA |
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| Friday, August 5 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Marty Kopp Memorial 6th Annual Marty Kopp Memorial – All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, August 12 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Fan Appreciation & Kids Night 1/2 Price Adults! Kids Bike & Nickel Races – All Classes |
$6 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, August 19 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday plus $1,000 to win Factory Stocks All Classes with Factory Stocks racing for $1,000 to win! |
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| Friday, August 26 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
MARS vs UMP Late Models 40 MARS vs UMP Late Models 40 paying $5,000 to win! plus all classes! |
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| Friday, September 2 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
6th Annual Brad Yotter Memorial “Takin it to the Streets” 6th Annual Brad Yotter Memorial “Takin it to the Streets” $3,000 to win Street Stocks! Plus Modifieds, B-Mods, 4 Cylinders. (No Late Models) |
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| Friday, September 9 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Full Throttle Friday All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Friday, September 16 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Season Championships All Classes |
$12 | FREE | $30 | $15 |
| Thursday, September 22 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Summit Racing Modified Mania 12th Annual Summit Racing UMP Modified Mania $3,000 to win UMP Modifieds – $2,000 to win UMP Late Models |
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| Friday, September 23 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Summit Racing Modified Mania 12th Annual Summit Racing UMP Modified Mania $4,000 to win UMP Modifieds – $2,500 to win UMP Late Models |
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| Saturday, September 24 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Summit Racing Modified Mania 12th Annual Summit Racing UMP Modified Mania $5,000 to win UMP Modifieds – $3,000 to win UMP Late Models |
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| Friday, September 30 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
B-Modified Fall Spectacular $3,000 to win B-Modifieds plus Street Stocks, Factory Stocks & Vintage Cars |
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| Thursday, October 6 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Gold Crown Midget Nationals USAC National Midgets $3,000 to win! |
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| Friday, October 7 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:00 PM |
Gold Crown Midget Nationals USAC National Midgets $4,000 to win! MOWA 410 Winged Sprint Cars $2,000 to win! |
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| Saturday, October 8 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:00 PM |
Gold Crown Midget Nationals USAC National Midgets $5,000 to win! MOWA 410 Winged Sprint Cars $2,000 to win! |
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| Saturday, October 15 Gen Adm Gate Opens: 5:30 PM |
Dirt Track Charity Invitational Watch for all the details that will be announced soon! |