Coca-Cola, Boy Scouts of America Night May 5 at Independence Motor Speedway

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (April 30) - Race fans will have the chance to see a little racing off the track prior to the on-track competition this Saturday night at Independence Motor Speedway.

The Boy Scouts of America will be on-hand during the afternoon to take part in a pinewood derby race to be held in the 4-H Building on the Buchanan County Fairgrounds. All Scouts who participate in the event will be given vouchers to attend the night's racing program free of charge.

In addition to the pinewood derby, local drivers will be on-hand with their cars on display and will be available to sign autographs for those in attendance.

Weigh in for the derby will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. with racing to be held from 1-4:30.

Coca-Cola will be sponsoring the evening's racing program and will award prizes throughout the night. Gates will open at 4 p.m. with hot laps scheduled for 6 and the racing to begin at 6:30.

For more information, visit www.independencemotorspeedway.com  or contact race director Denny Bell at (319) 334-0478. The race day phone number is (319) 334-9287.