Adams County Speedway ready for action in 2007

CORNING, IA. (APRIL 1) - The 2007 Adams County Speedway season is ready to get rolling. This will be the 24^th season under the NASCAR banner for the speedway.  The most notable change will be in the title sponsorship.  Dodge is no longer the title sponsor.  We will now be the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.  Whelen is a manufacturer of safety lighting for emergency services such as fire trucks, police cars and ambulances.  They already have 4 safety lights at the track and will be donating 4 more of their newest style safety lights which should more quickly notify drivers of a caution or red flag condition.

Plans and details of some big events are still being worked out which may include up to two appearances by a Nextel Cup driver at the speedway. 

Practice day for the 2007 season is scheduled for April 7^th.  The pit gate will open at 2:00 and hot laps will start between 4:00 and 5:00, depending on how soon everyone gets signed in and NASCAR licenses purchased.  Pit passes will be $5 for NASCAR members and $15 for non-members.  This is to encourage license purchases before opening night.  The grandstands will be open and have free admission. 

Should practice day be cancelled due to weather, pit gate personnel will be at J.O.’s in downtown Corning starting at 4:00 to process NASCAR licenses, register car numbers,  collect the remainder of the pit pad fees, and distribute AMB transponders.  Please try to come register if we rain out practice so we can help the pit gate lines for opening night.  Rain or shine, J.O.’s will host their annual practice day party with everyone’s favorite, free food, being served at 7:00 with dancing starting at 9:00.

Opening night will be April 14th.  Grandstand admission will be $8 for adults, $6 for students, and 12 and under free.  The grandstand will open at 5:00 with hot laps at 6:30 and the first race of 2007 taking the track at 7:00.  Opening night pit gate will open at 4:00 at the latest.  We may open the pit gate sooner and will let everyone know after practice day.  We will post that information at www.acspeedway.com For other questions, call 712-785-3271.