MACON SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES RACER APPRECIATION SERIES
by: Tonya Moschell

MACON, IL (May 9) - While the new owners of Macon Speedway are NASCAR Stars, they have not forgotten the “grassroots racing” that is the foundation for much of the higher profile racing in the US today. Macon Speedway is pleased to announce the “Fast Five” Racer Appreciation Series – A NASCAR Tribute to Grassroots Racing. This special five race series will feature each of the classes racing weekly at Macon Speedway. Each night features a different division with enlarged purses, racing product prizes and for the finale --- one of the five winners will be drawn for a Cruise for Two.

Macon Speedway’s “Fast Five” Series starts on May 19 with Late Model Bonus Night. UMP Late Models and C.A.R.S Crate Late Models will be racing for $1500 to win. A Sportsman Springfield Qualifier on May 26 is the second leg of the series. UMP Sportsman cars will be racing for $500 to win and a guaranteed starting position on August 19 at the Springfield Mile. Barbeck Communications Night on June 2 will feature the Barbeck Communications Modifieds Bonanza with a $1500 top prize for the winner. The Street Stock Saturday Night Special on June 16 will have UMP Street Stocks facing off for a $500 top prize. The “Fast Five” Racer Appreciation Series finale is scheduled for Saturday, July 21 featuring the Illinois State Hornet Championship. $500 will go to the winner in the 4-cylinder Hornet division.

“I think grassroots racing is great for both the fans and drivers. And the Fast Five Promotion is our way to give back to the local racers at Macon Speedway”, said Kenny Wallace, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Nextel Cup Car.

NASCAR Stars Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Tony Stewart and 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.