Independence Motor Speedway car show and practice slated for April 8

Independence, Iowa (March 18. 2006) - For the second straight year, Independence Motor Speedway's annual car show will be held at Pinicon Ford, Inc. and Independence Chrysler Jeep, Inc. on 1st St. in Independence on Saturday, April 8.

The show, which will give race fans an early, up-close peek at this year's competitors, will start with set-up at 7:30 a.m. and registration to follow at 8. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to judge the best appearing cars in all five classes from 9 until 12 Noon. A sixth award will be presented to the over-all best of show. The awards will be presented at 1 p.m.

Broadcasting live from the event will be radio personalities from Brite 95.3 KQMG-Radio of Independence.

Divisions competing weekly at Independence in 2006 will include I.M.C.A.-sanctioned late models, modifieds, stock cars and hobby stocks, along with the unsanctioned B modifieds. Many cars from all of these divisions are expected to be on-hand at the April 8 show.

Following the car show, the action will move to the 3/8-mile Independence Motor Speedway for practice, which is scheduled to run from 2-5 p.m. There is no grandstand admission, however there will be a $15 practice fee for those wishing to enter the pits.

The rain date for the April 8 event is the following Saturday, April 15.

The 2006 season opening points night is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6 and the first green flag set to fall at 6:30.

For more information, contact Dick Frye at (319) 334-0378 or dfrye@fbx.com . For complete schedule information, visit www.independencemotorspeedway.com .