MACON SPEEDWAY THIS WEEK – DRIVER/SPONSOR APPRECIATION
by: Tonya Moschell

MACON, IL (April 25) - Macon Speedway played host to 130 cars and a full grandstand on Saturday night, April 21. The racing program was rapid and action-packed, setting the tone for the 2007 season at the fast 1/5 mile. This Saturday, April 28, fans get the opportunity to meet their favorite local drivers and take home autographs and pictures.

Weekly racing at Macon Speedway features five UMP sanctioned divisions: Late Model, Modified, Sportsman, Street Stock and Hornet. New for 2007 is the addition of the C.A.R.S. Late Models.

On Saturday, April 28, gates at Macon Speedway will open at 5:00 PM. Racing starts at 7:00.

General Admission is $10.00 for weekly races at Macon Speedway. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Pit admission is $25. Reserved seats are still available. Contact the Speedway at 217-764-3000 for more information.

Mark your calendars:
Advance reserved seat tickets for NASCAR Nights I and II and III (May 28, June 14 and July 20) will go on sale May 1. On May 5, a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is planned and it will be the first night of Kids Club activities at Macon Speedway. May 5 will be the first of Kenny’s Krazy Kar Kapers. A lucky fan will win a previously-owned Chevrolet vehicle sponsored by Ewing Auto Sales. May 12 is Meridian School night honoring the students and faculty of the Meridian School District plus special attention to our Mom’s and a Crazy Chicks n Cars ladies race in the Hornet cars. NASCAR Night I on May 28 features the Northern All Stars Late Model Series and NASCAR Stars Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace will be in attendance.

NASCAR Stars Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Tony Stewart and local Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Macon Speedway in January of 2007.
Macon Speedway – racing every Saturday Night – is proud to be part of the $100,000 Contingency Connection program for the 2007 season. Macon Speedway is located 9 miles south of Decatur, IL on US 51 then .6 miles west on Andrews Street, then south on Wiles. For information, call 217-764-3000 (track), 217-764-3220 (information hotline), or contact Tonya Moschell via email at tonya.trackenterprises@yahoo.com  or visit www.maconracing.com .