The Midwest Tri-Fecta is fast approaching

This Friday night, July 1, I-80 Speedway will be presenting the Midwest Tri-Fecta. The Tri-Fecta includes Super Late Models, Sprint Cars and A Modifieds. It also gives one lucky fan a chance to win $1,000.

For the Super Late Models it will be there third and final chance to lock in a starting spot in the Silver Dollar Nationals (SDN) before the actual event. Driver's winning the Spring Meltdown in April, the Alphabet Soup Race on May 29 and the Midwest Tri-Fecta are guaranteed a starting spot in the Silver Dollar Nationals.

Brad Looney assured himself a starting spot in the Silver Dollar Nationals by winning the Spring Meltdown. Chad Simpson punched his ticket to the SDN by winning the Alphabet Soup Race. The Late Model feature at the Midwest Tri-Fecta will pay $3,000 to win and is co-sanctioned by the Corn Belt Clash, The Midwest Late Model Racing Association and the National Championship Racing Association. Most of the leading drivers in all three series are expected to be at I-80 as well as Henderson, Colorado's Kelly Boen.

The ASCS Midwest Sprints will also be competing for a top prize of $3,000. In the three previous appearances of the ASCS Midwest Sprints at I-80 this year, Brian Brown has won twice and Seth Bergmann once. Finally, the A Mods will be battling it out for a top prize of $2,000 to win. Mod entry fee is $20.

Finally one lucky fan will have a chance to win $1,000 by picking the winners of the three features. If necessary a tie-breaker will be used to decide the winner. All entries must be in by intermission. The winner will be notified by July 7, 2011. Pit Gates open at 3 pm, Grandstands at 5:30 pm with racing at 7 pm. Grandstand Admission is $20 for Adults, $5 for Juniors (6-15) with 5 and under free. Pit Passes are $30.

For the latest information on I-80 Speedway events listen to Andrew Kosiski live every Friday morning at 7:45 am on the "Big O" 101.9.

I-80 Speedway is located off Interstate 80 at exit 420, halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. The 4/10 mile dirt track is home to the NASCAR Whelen All American Series (NWAAS) on Sunday nights, and host several specials featuring regional touring late model and sprint car series. For more information, visit I-80 Speedway.com.