On Friday, May 23, 2008 the USAC Silver Crown cars will run the 56th Annual Hoosier Hundred on the famous one-mile dirt oval at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. The day will consist of practice at 5:00 p.m., Silver Crown qualifying at 6:00 p.m. and the races will begin at 8:00 p.m. Last year’s Hoosier Hundred had to be cancelled due to weather; the 2006 winner was Josh Wise. This tradition rich race will be brought to you by Track Enterprises, Inc.
The USAC’s Silver Crown Championship Series showcases the nation’s most competitive racing series on the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ one- mile dirt oval in a 100-mile race which has produced a list of champions including America’s greatest drivers. Indianapolis 500 Champions Bob Swiekert, Jimmy Bryan, Rodger Ward, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti and Al Unser are former winners, as are current NASCAR stars/USAC graduates J.J. Yeley and Jason Leffler. This year’s Hoosier Hundred will be special in many ways and now means more than ever to the great heritage of Indiana Racing. It is a large component on Memorial Day Weekend in Indianapolis which truly is the World’s Greatest Open Wheel Racing weekend.
Tickets are on sale now for reserved grandstand seats, ticket prices for the Friday, May 23, 2008 Hoosier 100 are as follows: Advance Adults: $25.00 and Children 11 and under: $5.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticket Master at 317-239-5151 or at Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200. Infield tickets will only be sold the day of the scheduled event, race admission to the infield is $15.00 for adults and children 12 & under are $5.00.
The USAC’s Silver Crown Championship Series showcases the nation’s most competitive racing series on the Indiana State Fairgrounds’ one- mile dirt oval in a 100-mile race which has produced a list of champions including America’s greatest drivers. Indianapolis 500 Champions Bob Swiekert, Jimmy Bryan, Rodger Ward, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti and Al Unser are former winners, as are current NASCAR stars/USAC graduates J.J. Yeley and Jason Leffler. This year’s Hoosier Hundred will be special in many ways and now means more than ever to the great heritage of Indiana Racing. It is a large component on Memorial Day Weekend in Indianapolis which truly is the World’s Greatest Open Wheel Racing weekend.
Tickets are on sale now for reserved grandstand seats, ticket prices for the Friday, May 23, 2008 Hoosier 100 are as follows: Advance Adults: $25.00 and Children 11 and under: $5.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticket Master at 317-239-5151 or at Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200. Infield tickets will only be sold the day of the scheduled event, race admission to the infield is $15.00 for adults and children 12 & under are $5.00.
