Twenty-four nights of racing action are tentatively in the books at Kankakee County Speedway for the upcoming 2009 campaign. Among the highlights are the return of the Northern All Stars Late Model Series $2,000 to win special on April 10th. Then on April 24th, the Grand Re-Opening Night is filled with big money races in all classes including $5,000 to win for Late Models, $2,500 to win for the Modifieds, and $1,000 to win for both Street Stocks and I-Mods.
The next slated big event will be May 29th when the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series invades the Kankakee oval for a $5,000 to win special. The sprints will be joined by Late Models, Modifieds, and Street Stocks.
Race fans may want to mark the date of June 12th on their calendars as the 21st Annual UMP Summer Nationals kick-off at Kankakee County Speedway paying $10,000 to the victor. 1994 track champion Dennis Erb Jr. will no doubt be searching for a third consecutive UMP Summer Nationals title, as he presses on towards an unprecendented third UMP National Points title as well. Also on tap for that evening will be a $1,000 to win Modified special, and Street Stocks.
Then on August 14th, the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Late Model Series, formerly the Independent Racing Series (IRS), will tackle the Kankakee high banks for a $5,000 to win special along with a $1,000 to win Modified special, Street Stocks, and I-Mods.
There are several fan friendly nights of racing on tap in 2009 including a Mother's Day (May 8th), Father's Day (June 19th) specials. The Illinois Vintage Racing Night on May 15th. Fourth of July Celebration on July 3rd, Ladie's Night on July 24th, and Fan Appreciation Night on August 21st. Also, Modified Match Races wil run throughout the season.
Full Programs will consist of UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Street Stocks, I-Mods, and Hornets.
For more info, please visit us on the web at www.KankakeeCountySpeedway.com
The next slated big event will be May 29th when the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series invades the Kankakee oval for a $5,000 to win special. The sprints will be joined by Late Models, Modifieds, and Street Stocks.
Race fans may want to mark the date of June 12th on their calendars as the 21st Annual UMP Summer Nationals kick-off at Kankakee County Speedway paying $10,000 to the victor. 1994 track champion Dennis Erb Jr. will no doubt be searching for a third consecutive UMP Summer Nationals title, as he presses on towards an unprecendented third UMP National Points title as well. Also on tap for that evening will be a $1,000 to win Modified special, and Street Stocks.
Then on August 14th, the O'Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions Late Model Series, formerly the Independent Racing Series (IRS), will tackle the Kankakee high banks for a $5,000 to win special along with a $1,000 to win Modified special, Street Stocks, and I-Mods.
There are several fan friendly nights of racing on tap in 2009 including a Mother's Day (May 8th), Father's Day (June 19th) specials. The Illinois Vintage Racing Night on May 15th. Fourth of July Celebration on July 3rd, Ladie's Night on July 24th, and Fan Appreciation Night on August 21st. Also, Modified Match Races wil run throughout the season.
Full Programs will consist of UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, Street Stocks, I-Mods, and Hornets.
For more info, please visit us on the web at www.KankakeeCountySpeedway.com
