Memorial Day Swing for the O’Reilly Midwest All Star Series
by Robert CortumCAMARGO, IL (May 21) - Midwest All Star Series. It’s been
a little over a month since the O’Reilly Midwest All Star Series has
gathered, but that will change this Memorial Day weekend as the “Best in the
Midwest” take to three tracks over a four night span.
Before the Hoosiers hit the dirt, a couple of the stars of the series will
be making in store appearances at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores in Southeast
Missouri. Tyler “Top Gun” Thompson will be in appearance from
11-1 on Friday at the Cape Girardeau location on Kingshighway. Jerrod Hull
will be in appearance at his hometown O’Reilly located on Main Street from
12-2 on Friday as well with Randy Dukes’ car on display.
Dukes will be on hand as well handing our free tickets to that night’s show.
First up for the series will be a return to the new and improved Benton Race
Park in Benton, Missouri. The last event featured tough competition as Danny
Smith took to the Southeast Missouri facility and battled it out with
defending track champion Tommy Worley, Jr. Benton Race Park promoters Randy
Dukes and Billy Clayton have made a number of improvements to the track and
the grounds and are excited about hosting the series on May 23rd.
The following night, May 24th, the series heads up the road as they jump
across the Mississippi to the Illinois track of Mount Vernon Speedway in
Mount Vernon, Illinois. The track features quarter-mile racing at its best,
as it has become a highlight for many of the drivers on the series. The
mixture of the series’ superstars and local talent will make this a “Don’t
Miss” event.
Drivers will have a few options before they get back to the action on
Monday, May 26th at Quincy Raceways in Quincy, Illinois. The Quincy track is
reconfigured from previous seasons and the car count is expected to be
rather high as additional racing opportunities are limited on Memorial Day.
Quincy Raceway will also be featuring a high-powered modified event the same
evening as a support class.
Discount hotel accommodations have been arranged for the weekend’s events.
The America’s Best Inn in Marion, Illinois has generously made arrangements
for the series, reservations should be made as soon as possible to get the
rate by calling, 618-997-9421. Additional hotel support has been provided by
the Route 66 hotel in Springfield, Illinois. Reservations for the Route 66
hotel can be made by calling 888-707-8366.
For additional information about the series and the “Best in the Midwest”
log onto
www.midwestallstarseries.com
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