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POWRI MIDGETS AND MICROS MAKE FIRST STOP OF THE SEASON AT MACON SPEEDWAY

MACON, IL (April 20) - Macon Speedway is proud to bring open wheeled action to the track this weekend to keep you on the edge of your seats.  The 2010 O’Reilly POWRi National Midget and 600cc Micro Sprint Series begin their outdoor season this weekend at the lightning quick Macon Speedway in Macon, IL on Saturday, April 24.  Austin Brown of Millstadt, IL and 2007 POWRi Midget Champ Brad Loyet of Sunset Hills, MO share the early lead after one event in the midget point standings followed by defending champ Brad Kuhn, Tyler Robbins and Shane Cockrum rounding out the top 5.  In the 600cc Micro Sprints Jeremy Camp of Blue Mound, IL takes the early lead after winning the series opener at Duquoin, IL followed by Gregg Dillion, Nic Harris, Andrew Felker and Nick Ivy rounding out the top five.  The POWRi cars should put on quite a display this Saturday night, as well over 100 cars are expected to battle it out on the super fast 1/5 mile oval.  Saturday night will also be featuring our UMP Modified, Street Stock and Hornet divisions in conjunction with the POWRi sanctioned events. 

Macon Speedway offers fun family entertainment every Saturday night from April to September.  With many fan favorite events on the schedule, including three “Night of NASCAR Stars;” May 31, June 15 and Night of Nascar Stars III to be announced, the famous Herald and Review 100 to be held on July 8 which is UMP’s premier SummerNational event, 2010 is stacking up to be a memorable year.  Be sure to come join Macon Speedway for an action packed summer.   

Macon Speedway will open their pits at 3:00pm with driver registration from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.  National Midget drivers’ meeting is at 5:30pm with the 600cc Outlaw Micro drivers meeting at 5:45pm.  Hot laps are at 6:00pm with racing at 7:00pm.  Adult general admission tickets are $15 and kids 12 & under are still free.  Pit gate admission will be $30 for the event.

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 more 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 .