I-80 Cornhusker Classic Details and Purse

Nebraska Raceway Park’s I-80 Speedway is pleased to announce the details of the 2007 Cornhusker Classic scheduled for September 21st through the 23rd. 8 divisions of race cars will compete for over $60,000 in awards and prize money over the 2 day event. The NCRA/TORA Late Models will headline this year’s event with Pro Hornets, Hobby Stocks, Pro Stocks (ProAms and Stock Cars), Grand Nationals, Modifieds, and IMCA/USRA/I-80 Speedway Type Late Models rounding out the star studded weekend. The Novice Crates and Novice Hornets will compete in one trophy feature race only.

Friday, September 21st will kick off with practice from 7:00-10:00 p.m., and pit gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Pit passes are $15, and grandstand admission is free. The Pre Cornhusker Classic Bash will start at 6:00 p.m. with a pig roast at The Checkered Flag Bar and Grill. The Pig Roast is available for $5 with a pit wrist band, or $10 without and includes beverages. The full kitchen menu also will be available for those who don’t want the Pig Roast.

The racing on Saturday will consist of a complete NCRA/TORA Show with qualifying for IMCA/USRA/I-80 Speedway Type Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Nationals, Pro Ams/IMCA Stocks, B Mods and Hobby Stocks.

Saturday’s racing action starts at 6:30 p.m. with pit gates opening at 2:30 p.m. Front Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Pit passes are $30, and grandstand tickets are $18 for adults, juniors 11-17 only $15 and kids 10 and under free.

Last chancy qualifying races and feature races for IMCA/USRA/I-80 Speedway Type Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Nationals, Pro Ams/IMCA Stocks, B Mods and Hobby Stocks will be held on Sunday. The Pro Hornets, Novice Hornets and Novice Crates will race in a straight up draw feature race. The Pro Hornets purse is listed below, and the Novice Hornets and Novice Crates are racing for a trophy only.

Racing action start at 5:30 p.m., with pit gates opening at 2:30 p.m., and front gates opening at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, juniors 11-17 are only $13 and kids 10 and under free.

A 3 day pit pass is available for only $60.

A flyer and an entry form, giving a condensed version of the schedule, rules, starting times, entry fees and purses, will be available on the Nebraska Raceway Park/I-80 Speedway web site at www.neracewaypark.com or via the USPS by calling 402-342-3453 during normal business hours. All early entry fees must be received at the I-80 Speedway office prior to the close of business (5PM) on September 17, 2006. The details for each class follows:

PRO HORNETS
ENTRY FEE: $0
RULES: I-80 Speedway Pro Hornet Rules

A-FEATURE PAYOUT
1...........................$200
2...........................$120
3...........................$100
4...........................$80
5...........................$60
6...........................$40
7-20......................$20 In case of more then 30 cars, we will run two features and pay will adjust accordingly.

NON-QUALIFIERS $0

B MODS AND
HOBBY STOCKS
ENTRY FEE: $25 if paid by 5pm on Sept. 17, 2007 - $50 if paid after that deadline.
RULES: I-80 Speedway B Mod rules
I-80 Speedway Hobby Stock rules.

A-FEATURE PAYOUT
1...........................$700
2...........................$400
3...........................$300
4...........................$250
5...........................$200
6...........................$180
7...........................$170
8...........................$160
9...........................$150
10.........................$140
11.........................$130
12-22....................$120 If 31 or more cars entered, 24 will start the A feature.

NON-QUALIFIERS $60. Must be present both days to receive non-qualifier money.

IMCA STOCK CARS/PRO AMS
GRAND NATIONALS (Includes Crate Engine Late Models)
ENTRY FEE: $35 if paid by 5pm on Sept. 17, 2007 - $60 if paid after that deadline.
IMCA PRO STOCKS/PRO AMS RULES: I-80 Speedway Pro-Am rules/2007 IMCA Stock Car rules. No mixing of rules between classes.

GRAND NATIONALS RULES: I-80 Speedway Sunday night Grand National rules. Exception: Cars without the required MSD rev-limiting boxes will be allowed to compete if they use a maximum 5.70 gear ratio, run a 92” tire on the right rear, and weigh the same as cars running the 7,000 RPM chip (2550# minimum).

A-FEATURE PAYOUT
1...........................$1000
2...........................$600
3...........................$500
4...........................$400
5...........................$350
6...........................$300
7...........................$275
8...........................$250
9...........................$225
10.........................$200
11.........................$180
12.........................$170
13.........................$160
14-22................... $160 If 31 or more cars entered, 24 will start the A feature

NON-QUALIFIERS $80
Must be present both days to receive non-qualifier money.
IMCA/ I-80 SPEEDWAY PRO MODIFIEDS
ENTRY FEE: $75 if paid by 5pm Sept. 17, 2007 - $100 if paid after that deadline.
RULES: I-80 Speedway Modifieds rules/2007 Modified IMCA rules. No aluminum heads, no rollercams, no spoilers, no American Racer Tires.

A-FEATURE PAYOUT
1.........................$2500
2.........................$1500
3.........................$1000
4...........................$800
5...........................$600
6...........................$450
7...........................$350
8...........................$330
9...........................$310
10.........................$300
11.........................$290
12.........................$280
13.........................$270
14….....................$260
15-22……………$250 If 31 or more cars entered, 24 will start the A feature
NON-QUALIFIERS $100
Must be present both days to receive non-qualifier money

IMCA/I-80 SPEEDWAY/USRA TYPE LATE MODELS
ENTRY FEE: $75 if paid by 5pm Sept. 17, 2007 - $100 if paid after that deadline.
RULES: I-80 Speedway rules will apply.
1) No MSD Rev Limiting Chip Rule.
2) Standard I-80 Steelhead Motor Rule: 2300#.
3) IMCA Spec Motor Rule including intake spacer: 2300#.
4) Under 370 cubic inch engine with aluminum 18 degree or 23 degree heads, must run 390 CFM carburetor at 2400#.
5) Bigger then a 370 cubic engine must run 390 CFM carburetor at 2500#.
6) All aluminum headed motors must add 40# in front of their rear engine plate. Aluminum block motors must add an additional 60# in front of their rear engine plate. (This weight will be included in your total weight.)
7) Tire Rule: WRS 55’s. No grooving or siping. Sanded with no more than 24 grit paper. (If running IMCA Spec motor option, 12” wheels and IMCA stamped tires, can be sanded by IMCA rules.)
8) 390 carbs must pass NASCAR gauges.
9) IMCA heads must pass IMCA specs.

A-FEATURE PAYOUT
1.........................$2500
2.........................$1500
3.........................$1000
4...........................$800
5...........................$600
6...........................$450
7...........................$350
8...........................$330
9...........................$310
10.........................$300
11.........................$290
12.........................$280
13.........................$270
14….....................$260
15-22....................$250 If 31 or more cars entered, 24 will start the A feature

NON-QUALIFIERS $100
Must be present both days to receive non-qualifier money

NCRA/TORA
ENTRY FEE: $100
RULES: NCRA and TORA will follow NCRA Rules and Procedures for Qualifying

A-FEATURE PAYOUT
1.........................$3000
2.........................$2000
3.........................$1500
4.........................$1000
5...........................$800
6...........................$700
7...........................$600
8...........................$500
9...........................$500
10.........................$500
11-24...................$400

NCRA/TORA NON-QUALIFIERS $100

- NO NASCAR LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO RACE THIS EVENT –
- Any questions concerning rules must be answered by an I-80 Speedway official prior to event.


PIT PASSES
Friday, Sept. 21st $15
Saturday, Sept. 22nd $30
Sunday, Sept. 23rd $30
3 Day Pit Pass $60


GRANDSTAND TICKET PRICES
Friday, Sept. 21st: Free (Concessions will not be open. Refreshments available at the Checkered Flag Bar & Grill
Saturday, Sept. 22nd: Adults $18.00, Juniors (11-17) $15.00, Kids (10 & under) FREE
Sunday, Sept. 23rd: Adults $15.00, Juniors (11-17) $13.00, Kids (10 & under) FREE

For more information or if you have questions on rules you can visit the I-80 web site at www.neracewaypark.com, call the track office at (402)342-3453, or email office@neracewaypark.com.
Registration forms will be available online at www.neracewaypark.com starting Tuesday, Sept. 4th.