Sedalia's State Fair Speedway sets 2008 Lineup
SEDALIA, MO (Jan 27) - The 2008 racing season is rapidly approaching and
officials with Sedalia's State Fair Speedway recently finalized plans for
the season. Although the Historic 1/2 Mile will not have weekly racing there
will be something for everyone in 2008.
The action kicks off of Tuesday, June 24, with the return of the UMP Summer
Nationals to Sedalia for the first time since 1992. This grueling series
will see drivers from around the country compete in 27 races over a 31 day
period from mid-June through mid-July. "To be able to bring the UMP Summer
Nationals to Sedalia's State Fair Speedway is something that we worked very
hard to accomplish once we found out there was an open date," commented
director of competition Clint Brown. "The quality of drivers that travel
this series are second to none. Then throw in the tough competition from the
drivers in our area and this will be one heck of a show for the fans to
see." Past UMP Summer Nationals champions reads like a who's who of dirt
late models with Scott Bloomquist, Shannon Babb, Dennis Erb, Billy Moyer,
Rick Aukland, and Don O'Neal taking titles in the past. The evening will
also see modifieds take to the Sedalia's State Fair Speedway dirt looking to
take the top spot. "We also wanted to offer this type of a show at a
reasonable price to the fans and we feel we've been able to do just that."
Adult grandstand admission for the night will be $18.00 with Seniors &
Military only $15.00. Kids 6-12 will be admitted for $12.00 while those 5 &
under are free. Pit Passes for the evening are $30.00. The grandstand gates
will swing open at 5:00 pm with hot laps rolling off at 6:30 and heat races
hitting the track at 7:00 pm. The pit gates will open at 3:00 pm with a
mandatory driver's meeting taking place at 6:15 pm.
Also in 2008 racing will once again return to the Missouri State Fair, but
with the addition of a second date. On Thursday, August 14, the gates will
swing open with the street stocks, ULMA late models, and modifieds taking to
the track. "It's great to be able to offer the fans and drivers an
additional chance to compete during the 2008 Missouri State Fair," stated
Brown. "It's been a couple of years since we have been able to run the
street stocks during the fair and we're glad to be able to bring them back.
To also be able to bring the ULMA late models in along with our modified
competitors adds all of the ingredients for a fantastic show."
Sunday, August 17, will see the 2008 fair close out once again with racing
action as the modifieds, O'Reilly MLRA Late Models, and O'Reilly Winged
Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprints will battle it out for the top spot. "Over the
last couple of years we have had a fantastic turnout of fans and drivers for
this event and we are working to make this show bigger and better every
year," stated Brown.
Ticket prices for the August 14 event are set at the low price of $8.00 for
adults with kids 6-12 only $5.00 while those 5 & under are free. This
admission price does not include admission to the fair (which is required),
but for 2008 the Missouri State Fair has tabbed this date as a $1 day with
fair admission only being $1.00. Pit passes will be $25.00. The grandstand
gates will swing open at 5:00 pm with hot laps rolling off at 6:30 and heat
races hitting the track at 7:00 pm. The pit gates will open at 3:00 pm with
a mandatory driver's meeting taking place at 6:15 pm.
August 17 will see the same pricing in effect as it was for 2007 with adults
being only $15.00, Seniors & Military at $12.00, and kids 6-12 $10.00. Those
children 5 & under will be admitted free. Pit passes will be $25.00 for the
evening. The grandstand gates will swing open at 5:00 pm with hot laps
rolling off at 6:30 and heat races hitting the track at 7:00 pm. The pit
gates will open at 3:00 pm with a mandatory driver's meeting taking place at
6:15 pm.
For the latest news and information on Sedalia's State Fair Speedway visit
our website at
www.sedaliastatefairspeedway.com .
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