Wednesday, April 04, 2007

FLASH - I-80 MLRA N-S Shootout Postponed to April 20

Greenwood, Nebraska (April 4, 2007)- Below freezing temperatures forecasted
for this coming Saturday, April 7 have forced the owners and management of
I-80 Speedway to reschedule the North South Shootout featuring the Midwest
Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) to Friday, April 20.

Temperatures predicted for this weekend are expected to be in the low 20's,
and out of respect for the drivers, crews and fans who would have had to sit
through the freezing temperatures, the owners and management felt it was
best to cancel early.

"We didn't want the drivers to have to risk damage to their engines, and we
didn't want the fans to have to sit through freezing temperatures while
trying to enjoy a top notch show," said Mike Merrill, track owner. "By
rescheduling the race now, we are able to give enough notice to those who
were planning on making the trip."

The Friday, April 20 date was selected because it did not conflict with the
World Dirt Racing League (WDRL), National Championship Racing Association
(NCRA), and the Topless Outlaw Racing Association (TORA). It also works well
with the MLRA schedule as they will be heading to Winston, MO on Saturday,
April 21st.

Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City also canceled their MLRA North South
Shootout show that was scheduled for Friday, April 6 due to the forecasted
temperatures, and has rescheduled it for Saturday April 28. With I-80
Speedway and Lakeside Speedway working with the MLRA, drivers and race fans
will still be able to enjoy the 2007 North South Shootout.

The rescheduled race on April 20 at I-80 Speedway will also feature the
Modifieds and Hobby stocks as supporting divisions. This is not a sanctioned
event so the Modifieds and Hobby Stocks will not need a license to
participate. The purse for this race will be the same as it would have been
on April 7. Pit gates will open at 4:00 p.m., grandstand at 5:00 p.m., hot
laps at 6:30 p.m., and racing at 7:00 p.m. Drivers will need to check in by
5:45 p.m., with the driver's meeting to immediately follow. Grandstand
admission is $15, with kids 10 and under free. Pit passes will be $30.

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