Budfest Concert Series Returns to Quincy Raceways.

QUINCY, IL (July 12, 2006) - Budweiser, The Rinella Co, & Quincy Raceways are pleased to announce Budfest returning to Quincy Il. A full night of entertainment scheduled for Saturday August 5th, 2006, including two stages for non-stop music. With gas prices high, concert fans can save money and stay close to home this summer with advance ticket selling for only $20. Quincy Raceways which seats 2800, has chosen festival seating to help keep ticket prices low, no track side seats will be set, but lawn chairs are welcome,

Special guest Hinder will rock the main stage at 5:30 PM. Hinder which has two top 40 hits since November of 2005 is gaining fans quickly across the country with their latest release Lips of an Angel currently at 9th on the Billboard chart. Co-Headliners Firehouse and Warrant rocked they're way from the late 80's through the mid 90's with numerous hits. Among an array of top ten hits including Don't treat me bad,Firehouse brought the song Love of a Lifetime to #3 spot, and sold over 1 million records. Warrant which sold 8 million records has 5 #1 MTV Video awards and 5 Billboard top 40 Hits with the most memorable songs being Cherry Pie, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and & Heaven.

Quincy Raceways will bring in a second stage to keep the music rollin' all night long. A web poll was held to see which local bands would play at Budfest. Sevend2 will take the stage as soon as the doors open at 4:30 pm. During the 2 set changes on the main stage Antidote and Torque will play their original music.

Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased at County Market 24th and Spring, also in Pittsfield, Hannibal, and Keokuk locations. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $23. Quincy Raceways is located in Quincy, Illinois less than a two hour drive north of St.Louis on Interstate 172. The track is located two miles east of I-172 on Broadway. Call the Hotline at 217-224-4100 or the track office at 217-224-3843 or visit Quincy Raceways online at www.quincyraceways.com for more information.