Wayne City, IL (September 29th, 2022) Peoples National Bank has become the title sponsor for the 9th Annual Jason Leffler Memorial which will roll off at the 1/8-mile dirt bullring of Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, Ill. on Friday night, October 7th with the USAC National Midget Series.

The $5,000-to-win event honors the life and memory of Jason Leffler, the four-time USAC National driving champion (1997-98-99 Midget & 1998 Silver Crown) who lost his life in a sprint car accident at New Jersey’s Bridgeport Speedway in 2013.

The Jason Leffler Memorial has been contested at Wayne County Speedway every year after Leffler’s passing with the exception of last year when wet weather canceled the event. Last year’s event was then moved to the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin.

Many of the top midget drivers in the country will be on hand competing for the coveted Jason Leffler Memorial title on October 7th. Grandstands will open at 5pm, with hotlaps at 6:30pm and racing at 7pm.

About Peoples National Bank:
Peoples National Bank serves 18 communities throughout Southern Illinois and Missouri. With assets over $1.5 billion, Peoples National Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank with 23 locations in Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro. For more information about Peoples National Bank, please visit our website at www.peoplesnationalbank.com.