I-80 adds four new series to Alphabet Soup pot

For more information contact:
Danielle Jensen, Media Director
(402) 342-3453

Greenwood, Nebraska (December 20, 2006)- Late model fans will once again be thrilled by one of the premier racing events in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa as four traveling series hit the dirt at I-80 Speedway on Sunday May 27, 2007 during the annual Alphabet Soup Race. Drivers from the Mid-America Racing Series (MARS), Midwest Latemodel Racing Association (MLRA), National Championship Racing Association (NCRA), and Colorado Late Model Association (CLMA) will join local Super Late Model favorites from I-80 Speedway for a chance to win $5,000.

"We're thrilled to have these four traveling series at our track for one of the most competitive races in the area," said Mac McSpeed, track spokesman. "They each have top notch drivers who are fiercely competitive and will provide an excellent show for racing fans."

Over 70 drivers competed in last year's 50 lap Alphabet Soup Race. Some of the drivers expected, but not confirmed are: MARS drivers Bill Frye, Terry Phillips, Steve Rushin, and Wendell Wallace; MLRA drivers Al Purkey, Alan Vaughn, David Turner and Jason Bodenhamer; NCRA drivers Kelly Boen, Billy Murphy, Steve Kempt, Delbert Smith and Brett LaFollette; CLMA drivers include John Kuchar, Dave Garmann and Terry Boushee; and Super Late Model local stars Kyle Berck, John Anderson, John Hampel and the Kosiski brothers.

Information concerning times and ticket prices will be released later.
I-80 Speedway is located off I-80 at exit 420 between Omaha and Lincoln and is part of the Nebraska Raceway Park complex, which also includes the Little Sunset Speedway go-kart track and Soaring Edge Motocross Park. The Speedway hosts events from April through September. For track information call the Omaha General Office during normal business hours Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm at 402-342-3453 or check out the official I-80 Speedway website at www.neracewaypark.com .