Champion Racing Association (NCRA) Late Models and Topless Outlaw Racing
Series (TORA) Late Models in a 35 lap $3,000 to win feature race will
highlight an action packed weekend at I-80 Speedway for their annual
Cornhusker Classic, September 21-23. Support classes include the IMCA/I-80
Speedway/USRA type Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Nationals, IMCA Stock
Cars/Pro Ams, B Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Novice Crate Late Models, Pro
Hornets and Novice Hornets. Also on the card for the weekend is a variety
of activities for race fans and their families.
The 2007 Cornhusker Classic kicks off on Friday evening with a practice
session and the Pre-Cornhusker Classic Bash at the Checkered Flag Bar and
Grill. Practice Session will start at 7:00 p.m., and a pit pass is only $15.
Practice will end no later then 10:00 p.m. The Pre-Cornhusker Classic Bash
will start at 6:00 p.m. and a pig roast and beverages are available for only
$5 per person with a pit pass, or $10 without.
The NCRA and TORA Superstars will hit I-80 Speedway on Saturday, September
22 to compete in a $3000 to win 35 lap feature. Kelly Boen, John Anderson
and Kyle Berck are the top three in the NCRA point standings, and in the
TORA standings Berck is followed by Delbert Smith and Mike Wiarda. They are
scheduled to race against local favorites such as Leon Zeitner, Chad Humston
and Joe Kosiski. Also on the card for Saturday will be qualifying races for
IMCA/I-80 Speedway/USRA type Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Nationals, Pro
Am/Pro Stock, B Modifieds and Hobby Stocks.
On Sunday, last chance qualifying and feature races will be held for all of
the support classes from Saturday. Also, Pro Hornets will race in a $200 to
win 12 lap feature race with starting position determined by draw. Novice
Hornets and Novice Crates also will run feature races for a trophy. Lineups
will be determined by draw.
Both days kids will be able to play at the I-80 Speedway playground, ride
their bikes on Little Sunset Speedway and watch a movie at the Checkered
Flag Bar and Grill. The sand volleyball court also will be open if people
would like to organize their own games. The playground, Little Sunset and
volleyball court will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. The movie will be shown both days at
2:00 p.m.
Camping is available for free on the grounds of Nebraska Raceway Park: home
to I-80 Speedway. Showers are available in the restrooms of the Checkered
Flag Bar and Grill, but there are no water or electrical hookups for
campers. The Checkered Flag Bar and Grill will be open at 8:00 a.m. on
Saturday and Sunday, serving breakfast both days until 11:00 a.m. and then
the regular menu of broasted chicken and other sandwiches will be available.
Racing on Saturday starts at 6:30 p.m. with the front gates opening at 5:00
p.m. Tickets for adults are $18, juniors 11-17 are $15, and kids 10 and
under are free. Racing on Sunday starts at 5:30 p.m., with front gates
opening at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and juniors 11-17 are $13,
with kids 10 and under free.
Pit passes for this event are $15 for Friday, $30 for Saturday and $30 for
Sunday. A three-day pit pass can be purchased for $60. Anyone under the
age of 19 must have a minor's release form on file with I-80 Speedway. The
forms are available online at the track website, www.neracewaypark.com, at
the track office, 5040 I Street, or at the track itself.
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. I-80 Speedway
is home to the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series (NWAAS) on Saturday and
Sunday nights; the ONLY track in the United States to hold two nights of
NASCAR-sanctioned weekly racing. The Speedway hosts events from April
through September. For track information contact the Omaha general office
during normal business hours Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm at 402-342-3453 or
the track phone on race days at 402-944-2233. Check out the official I-80
Speedway website at www.neracewaypark.com.
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