February 24, 2005 - Through a cold and snowy winter, the promoters of the King of Indiana Sprint Series (KISS) have been eagerly looking forward to the coming racing season. Almost as soon as the final checkered flag of the 2004 KISS series waved over Paragon Speedway, plans were being put in place for the upcoming, fifth annual tour of the Hoosier state. It was quickly apparent that the series was going to grow, but at that time they didn’t realize how much.
It was noted after last year’s series that there had been a 10% increase in the number of drivers participating, over 2003. Now, before the gates even open, the 2005 series reflects a 40% increase. That is 40% more tracks, 40% more money in the point fund and 40% more great racing. The new venues extend KISS’s north-to-south reach with events in Kokomo and Lawrenceburg.
SCHEDULE. The KISS season gets a flying start as the first five races take place over three consecutive weekends in May. It will open the way it has each year before, with a thrilling night of racing at the I-69 Speedway in Gas City, on Friday, May 13. That Sunday, May 15th, the series returns to Kokomo Speedway, after a two-year absence. The following Friday, May 20, the KISS racers will unload at Bloomington Speedway. Twenty-four hours later, Saturday, May 21, they will do battle at Putnamville’s Lincoln Park Speedway. The next weekend, Saturday, May 28, the KISS racers will make their debut at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Following a four-week break, KISS will begin its final leg with a big show at Paragon Speedway on June 25, a Saturday. The grand finale will headline the Independence Day program at the Terre Haute Action Track and crown a new (or repeat) King of Indiana Sprints, on July 2.
THE PURSE. With a total purse exceeding $80,000 to be paid out, drivers will be battling for a winner’s payday of $2,500 when they push off for the main event at each track. As in previous years, the teams will forgo qualifying and draw for heat race starting spots. This year drama will be added as the top two finishers in each heat will re-draw for feature starting spots. Each feature pays $250 to start, while B-Main competitors will take home a minimum of $50.
POINT FUND. Immediately following the July 2nd Terre Haute Action Track finale, this year’s point fund will pay $1,400 to the King Of Indiana Sprint Series champion. The point fund pays the top five in the standings, with second place receiving $1000, while third receives $700, fourth $600 and fifth $500.
SPONSORS. Elliottbrand Web Designs, in Westport, IN, created the KISS website, which provides a highly functional and effective tool that places the King Of Indiana Sprint Series within arms length of racing fans around town and around the world. Visit them at www.Elliottbrand.com.
KISS is continuing to look for sponsorships for the upcoming series. Not only will a sponsor actively participate in one of the most exciting sprint car programs of the coming season, but their investment will also garner the benefits of broad visibility and productive publicity among a growing segment of motorsports enthusiasts in Indiana’s most active metropolitan areas. For more information contact the promoter at your closes KISS racing track.
The King of Indiana Sprint Series is organized and conducted by the individual Indiana sprint car race track promoters to put the best racing in the state on a heavy metal wheel-to-wheel tour. Information is now available on our website, www.kissracing.com.
2005 King Of Indiana Sprint Series Schedule
Gas City I-69Speedway Friday, May 13
Kokomo Speedway Sunday, May 15
Bloomington Speedway Friday, May 20
Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday, May 21
Lawrenceburg Speedway Saturday, May 28
Paragon Speedway Saturday, June 25
Terre Haute Action Track Saturday, July 2
It was noted after last year’s series that there had been a 10% increase in the number of drivers participating, over 2003. Now, before the gates even open, the 2005 series reflects a 40% increase. That is 40% more tracks, 40% more money in the point fund and 40% more great racing. The new venues extend KISS’s north-to-south reach with events in Kokomo and Lawrenceburg.
SCHEDULE. The KISS season gets a flying start as the first five races take place over three consecutive weekends in May. It will open the way it has each year before, with a thrilling night of racing at the I-69 Speedway in Gas City, on Friday, May 13. That Sunday, May 15th, the series returns to Kokomo Speedway, after a two-year absence. The following Friday, May 20, the KISS racers will unload at Bloomington Speedway. Twenty-four hours later, Saturday, May 21, they will do battle at Putnamville’s Lincoln Park Speedway. The next weekend, Saturday, May 28, the KISS racers will make their debut at Lawrenceburg Speedway. Following a four-week break, KISS will begin its final leg with a big show at Paragon Speedway on June 25, a Saturday. The grand finale will headline the Independence Day program at the Terre Haute Action Track and crown a new (or repeat) King of Indiana Sprints, on July 2.
THE PURSE. With a total purse exceeding $80,000 to be paid out, drivers will be battling for a winner’s payday of $2,500 when they push off for the main event at each track. As in previous years, the teams will forgo qualifying and draw for heat race starting spots. This year drama will be added as the top two finishers in each heat will re-draw for feature starting spots. Each feature pays $250 to start, while B-Main competitors will take home a minimum of $50.
POINT FUND. Immediately following the July 2nd Terre Haute Action Track finale, this year’s point fund will pay $1,400 to the King Of Indiana Sprint Series champion. The point fund pays the top five in the standings, with second place receiving $1000, while third receives $700, fourth $600 and fifth $500.
SPONSORS. Elliottbrand Web Designs, in Westport, IN, created the KISS website, which provides a highly functional and effective tool that places the King Of Indiana Sprint Series within arms length of racing fans around town and around the world. Visit them at www.Elliottbrand.com.
KISS is continuing to look for sponsorships for the upcoming series. Not only will a sponsor actively participate in one of the most exciting sprint car programs of the coming season, but their investment will also garner the benefits of broad visibility and productive publicity among a growing segment of motorsports enthusiasts in Indiana’s most active metropolitan areas. For more information contact the promoter at your closes KISS racing track.
The King of Indiana Sprint Series is organized and conducted by the individual Indiana sprint car race track promoters to put the best racing in the state on a heavy metal wheel-to-wheel tour. Information is now available on our website, www.kissracing.com.
2005 King Of Indiana Sprint Series Schedule
Gas City I-69Speedway Friday, May 13
Kokomo Speedway Sunday, May 15
Bloomington Speedway Friday, May 20
Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday, May 21
Lawrenceburg Speedway Saturday, May 28
Paragon Speedway Saturday, June 25
Terre Haute Action Track Saturday, July 2
