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MACON SPEEDWAY ROARS INTO ACTION DESPITE MOTHER NATURE Season Opener Set for Saturday, April 5 MACON, IL (April 4) - Macon Speedway is still planning on hosting their 1st Ever Spring Fling this Saturday night, April 5. Although Mother Nature has tried her best to spoil the opening night at Macon Speedway, the staff and owners are readily preparing the track to bring the fans a spectacular night of racing with increased winnings to the Late Model and Modified divisions. Gates will open to spectators at 5:00 PM, qualifying will begin at 7:00 PM and the races will start at 7:30 PM. Macon Speedway will feature UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks and UMP Hornets. The 2008 schedule showcases a variety of traditional fan favorite special events plus three Nights of NASCAR stars, which are on sale now by calling our office at 217-764-3000. NASCAR drivers will be available for autographs on May 26 and July 30. Macon Speedway’s exciting summer schedule includes a Memorial Day Special featuring the Northern All-Star Late Models plus NASCAR Stars on May 26, followed by the Lite Beer Twin 50’s on June 7 and NASCAR Night II on June 12. Firecracker 40’s (plus fireworks) on June 28 will definitely fire things up for the Independence Day Holiday. Return to the track for the Herald & Review 100 in combination with UMP Summer Nationals on July 3 for a spectacular week at the super-fast 1/5 mile. Two time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart will be the Grand Marshall for a third NASCAR Night of Stars at Macon Speedway on July 30. The USAC National Midget Car Series makes a stop at Macon on Friday, August 15. Fans won’t want to miss any of the action at Macon Speedway with a full summer of hot weekly racing action every Saturday night combined with an exciting mix of special events. Macon Speedway will run regular weekly racing through the end of September, so bring your family and friends out to the track and experience the hottest ticket in town. Macon Speedway is located 9 miles south of Decatur, IL on US 51 then .6 miles west on Andrews Street, then south on Wiles. For information, call 217-764-3000 (track), 217-764-3220 (information hotline), or contact us via email at track@trackenterprises.com. Also visit www.maconracing.com or www.trackenterprises.com for additional information. |