Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Sprints, Late Models, Kid's Club and Fan Prizes Highlight Big I-80 Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact:
Danielle Jensen, Director of Operations and Marketing
(402) 342-3453

Greenwood, NE (April 15, 2008) - Racing fans will have a full plate at I-80
Speedway in Greenwood, NE this weekend as the ASCS Midwest and Northern
Plains Regions 360 Sprint cars hit the dirt on Friday April 18 for their
rescheduled April 11th show. Also on the race card for the night will be the
opening point night for the NASCAR Late Models, Modifieds and Pro Ams. On
Sunday, April 20 the SLMR returns to I-80 Speedway for their second
appearance of the season, along with IMCA Crate Models, Modifieds, Hobby
Stocks and Sport Compacts.

This weekend also will be the 2nd annual signup for the Ralston Dairy
Queen's Kid Club. Kids 12 and under can sign up for the club, which allows
them into Kids Club Activities and gives them a chance to win prizes. On
both Friday and Sunday, kids will be able to make a banner for their
favorite driver.

"We are extremely excited to have the Ralston Dairy Queens as our sponsor
for the Kids Club this year," said Kelly Paxton, Kids Club Director. "We
have so many activities planned for the year that the kids will really enjoy
including autograph book making, Mr. /Ms. I-80 Speedway Trophy Kid, Jr.
Flagman, private parties with the drivers, and much more!"

On Friday, Race Fans will get a chance to win prizes through the game show
"Name That Tune," hosted by Joe "Stroker Ace" Proctor and Danielle "Race
Chick" Jensen. Two lucky fans will have their tickets drawn and will get a
chance to guess the names of songs. On Sunday, fans will get a chance to
compete in a limbo contest.

Also returning this season are several fan favorite games including the
Cookie's Restart Raffle, Big Red Keno Lucky Fan Race and Nebraska Lottery
Lucky Fan Race.

The Friday show is slated to get under way at 7:00 pm with hot laps at 6:30
pm. The pit gate opens at 4pm and the grandstands open at 5:30 pm. Ticket
prices for Friday are $13 for adults, $8 for juniors 13-18, $2 for kids
5-12, and under 5 are free. Pit passes are $20 for NASCAR and ASCS Members,
and $25 for non members.

Racing on Sunday is slated to start at 5:55 p.m., with hot laps at 5:30 p.m.
Pit Gates open at 2:30 p.m. and front gate open at 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices
are $8 for adults, $5 for juniors 13-18 with ID, $1 for kids 5-12 and kids
under 5 are free.

The practice session originally scheduled for after the races on Friday,
April 18th will be run after the races on Friday, April 25th.
Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available
at www.ascsracing.com. Check out the official I-80 Speedway website at
www.neracewaypark.com.

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