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

MACON, IL (May 11) - 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 will thrill fans this weekend at the lightning quick Macon Speedway in Macon, IL on Saturday, May 15.  Austin Brown of Millstadt, IL and 2007 POWRi Midget Champ Brad Loyet of Sunset Hills, MO will be in attendance along with defending champ Brad Kuhn, Tyler Robbins and Shane Cockrum who round out the top 5 in POWRi points.  In the 600cc Micro Sprints local driver; Jeremy Camp of Blue Mound, IL will join Gregg Dillion, Nic Harris, Andrew Felker and Nick Ivy to bring fans to the edge of their seats.  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 on July 22, 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 .