Lee County Speedway’s "Shiverfest" Set For October 20th
by: Jeff Broeg

DONNELLSON, IA (Sept 17) - As the temperatures start to fall leaving hints of frost in place of the morning dew it is a sure sign that the racing season is nearing an end here in the upper Midwest. Of course that also means that it is time to get ready for "Shiverfest" as the eighth running of Iowa’s racing finale that includes a unique mixture of racing and family fun is scheduled for Saturday October 20th at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson.

The "Shiverfest" card will again feature five racing divisions and this will be the second year for a sponsorship program that will determine the purse that will be paid to each of those divisions on race day. "The Purse Sponsorship program went pretty well last year," said promoter Terry Hoenig. "A wide variety of sponsors added over fifteen hundred dollars last year and hopefully we can top that this time around." The Shiverfest Purse Sponsorship Program allows businesses and individuals who would like to participate the opportunity to designate the division, or divisions, that they would like their sponsorship dollars to go to. Then 100% of that sponsorship commitment will be divided equally across the top ten positions of the chosen division. "The Hobby Stocks and the Wild Things picked up the most support last year," noted Hoenig, "so it will be interesting to see if that trend continues in 2007"

The starting point for the payouts will have the Modifieds gunning for at least a $500 top prize, Stock Cars will see a minimum of $300-to-win, the B-Modified feature winner will earn at least $275 and Hobby Stocks will look for a $250 or larger first-place check. The four cylinder "Wild Things" will also be in action with a minimum of $100 going to the winner. Kids in costume will once again be able to participate in trick-or-treating with the drivers in the infield after hot laps. There will also be hayrack ride pit tours and more for fans of all ages during this family fun event.

Pit gates will open at noon and drivers are encouraged to arrive early. The pill draw will end at 3:00 p.m. as the drivers’ meeting begins and hot laps will get underway at 3:15. Drivers who would like to participate in trick-or-treating for the kids should have their car and their treats ready to go to the infield at 4:00 and green flag racing will get underway at 4:30 p.m..

For more information on "Shiverfest" or to participate in the Purse Sponsorship program please contact the Lee County Speedway office at (319) 528-4301. Drivers and fans can also visit www.leecountyspeedway.com, or for raceday information call the track at (319) 835-5523.

Shiverfest Fun Facts:

Date: Saturday, October 20th

Lee County Speedway, Donnellson IA

3/8th-mile semi-banked dirt oval

Gates Open at Noon

Draw Closes at 3:00 p.m.

Drivers Meeting at 3:00 p.m.

Hot Laps at 3:15 p.m.

Trick-or-Treating in the infield from 4:00 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.

Race Time is 4:30 p.m.

Race Divisions and Purse (To be updated as Purse Sponsors make their commitments):

Modifieds $500-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($100 for 10th, $50-to-start) plus $40 tow money to non-qualifiers.

Stock Cars $300-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($65 for 10th, $35 to start) plus $30 tow money to non-qualifiers.

B-Modifieds $275-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($60 for 10th, $30 to start) plus $25 tow money to non-qualifiers.

Hobby Stocks $250-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($60 for 10th, $30 to start) plus $25 tow money to non-qualifiers.

Four-cylinder "Wild Things" $100-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($15 for 10th, $10 to start).

Rules and Information: Visit www.leecountyspeedway.com or call the office at (319) 528-4301.

Race Day Track Phone (319) 835-5523

Admission Prices:

All Pit Passes are $20

NO ENTRY FEES for all divisions

Adult Grandstand Tickets are $8

Students (11 to 17) are $7

Seniors (60 & up) are $7

Children 10 and under admitted free.

Family Fun:

Trick-or-Treating in the infield immediately following hot laps (race teams wishing to participate should bring treats for the kids)

Hayrack Ride Pit Tours

Carved Pumpkin Contest

Best Costume Contest

"Shiverfest" is proud to raise funds for the dialysis patients and their families at the Southeast Renal Dialysis units in Keokuk, Burlington, Fort Madison and Mt. Pleasant. Area event sponsors will be donating funds on behalf of this event and a fifty-fifty raffle will be conducted by volunteers from these units to increase that amount. We also hope to raise awareness of the early signs of kidney disease and stress the importance of having a signed organ donor card.

Previous "Shiverfest" Feature Winners:

Modifieds – Donovan Lodge (2006), Tony Fraise (2005), Darin Thye (2004), Brad Pinkerton (2003), Bruce Hanford (2001), Scott Megonigle (2000) and Mark Burgtorf (1999)

Stock Cars – Jason Cook (2006 & 2003), Eric Flander (2005), Zack VanderBeek (2004), , Jeremy Miller (2001), Jim Lynch (2000) and Brad Pinkerton (1999)

B-Modifieds – Wyatt Lantz (2006 & 2005)

Hobby Stocks – Chris Hovden (2006), Dave Warth (2005), Jeremy Hamlin (2004), Mike Jones (2003), Greg Johnson (2001), Tim Bradley (2000) and John Oliver Sr. (1999)

Wild Things – Travis DeMint (2006), Tyler Schulte (2005), Dennis Schulte (2004), T.J. Newberry and David Burdette (2003) and David Sugars (2001)

Rain Date if needed: Sunday October 21st