Nebraska Cup return a possibility
By Jason Orth / Heartland RaceNews.com
Eagle Raceway has canceled the 2006 Icebreaker Challenge and will not reschedule the race. The season opening event, which showcased a $2000 to win 360 sprint car A feature prize was pushed back one week from its original April 8 date so not to conflict with I-80 Speedway’s Spring Sizzler, which also featured the same sprint class. Last Saturday’s race was rained out.
Roger Hadan, promoter of Eagle Raceway cited a tight sponsorship commitment schedule as the main reason for the Icebreaker’s cancellation.
The Icebreaker’s increased purse, meant to draw cars from neighboring states would have had less effect this week as other tracks and series in the region are now starting their regular seasons with drivers chasing point championships.
However, Hadan opened the possibility of returning the Nebraska Cup race to Eagle’s schedule, depending on how the season fares for the first-year track operator. In past years the Cup was a showcase event for Eagle Raceway’s weekly classes and drew cars from across the Midwest.
Ironically, Hadan will not get to see his new venture’s first race. An urgent outside matter has drawn him out of town for this weekend. Filling in for Hadan as Race Director this Saturday will be Craig Kelley, former Sunset Speedway and Nebraska Raceway Park General Manager.
Eagle Raceway starts its season Saturday night, April 22 with Meet and Greet night, featuring 360 Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Hobby Stocks and 4-cylinder Tuners racing for regular pay and points. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth 6-13 kids 5 & under Free.
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