I-80 Speedway announces 2013 Schedule

From I-80 Speedway

The I-80 Speedway near Greenwood, Nebraska has released its exciting 2013 racing schedule which should include something for everybody. Highlighting the schedule will be the Third Annual Silver Dollar Nationals from July 18 thru 20. The Lucas Oil/MLRA co-sanctioned Super Late Model 80 lap feature will pay $27,000 to win and $1,300 to start. The USMTS returns to run as a companion class on July 18 & 20 with two complete Central Region races.

Returning to I-80 for the first time in several years will be the SLS promoted World of Outlaws on Sunday, June 9. An interesting shift on the schedule is the moving of the annual Alphabet Soup race to Friday, June 28 so that it does not conflict with the Show-Me 100. In its place on Sunday, May 26 will be perhaps one of the most interesting evenings of the year at I-80, the Charlie Clark Memorial.

But this year's Charlie Clark Memorial should have added fireworks. First, the SLMR will be running a special $2,022 to win, $2,222 for second, etc. program. But that's not all. While the traditional 44 lap A mod feature with a five minute break at 22 laps has been retained, this year, both 22 lap segments of the A Mod feature will pay $2,022 to win. In addition, during the break the top 22 finishers in the first segment will be reversed, with the winner of the first segment starting 22nd.

Other special events at I-80 include; the season opening Spring Meltdown on April 5 & 6 featuring the ASCS Midwest Sprint Cars, MLRA/CBC Late Models, A Mods and B Mods, the Bugeater Bash on April 12 & 13, the ASCS National Sprint Cars come calling at I-80 on Thursday, May. The USMTS will return on Sunday, August 11 with a Chase for the Casey's Cup Race. The exciting Midwest Fall Brawl will return to I-80 on September 20 & 21 with the SLMR joining the action on September 21. Finally, the traditional Cornhusker Classic will bring the season to a close on October 11, 12 & 13.

As always there will be the NASCAR Whelen All-American Racing Series featuring six NASCAR classes including; Super Late Models, A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals, ProAm/Stock Cars & Hornets.



April
Fri 5 SPRING MELTDOWN, MLRA/CBC, ASCS Midwest Sprints, Non Sanctioned
B Mods 7:15
Sat 6 SPRING MELTDOWN, MLRA/CBC, ASCS Midwest Sprints, Non Sanctioned
A Mods 5:55
Fri 12 BUGEATER BASH, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals,
Pro Ams, Hobby Stocks, Hornets 7:15
Sat 13 BUGEATER BASH, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods, Grand Nationals,
Pro Ams, Hobby Stocks, Hornets 5:55
Fri 27 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15

May
Fri 3 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15
Fri 10 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15
Fri 17 No Races
Thu 23 ASCS NATIONAL SPRINT CARS, Sanctioned NASCAR Super Late Models,
B Mods and Hornets 7:15
Sun 26 CHARLIE CLARK MEMORIAL, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods & Hobby Stocks
Plus SLMR 5:55 pm
Fri 31 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15

June
Fri 7 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15
Sun 9 SLS Promotions Presents the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, Unsanctioned
B Mods 7:00 Qualifying
Fri 14 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15
Fri 21 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15
Fri 28 ALPHABET SOUP RACE, MLRA/CBC/MARS, Non Sanctioned A Mods, B Mods &
Hornets 7:15

July
Fri 5 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15
Fri 12 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15
Thu 18 SLMR/CDM, Nebraska 360 Sprints & Unsanctioned B Mods. SILVER
DOLLAR NATIONAL PRACTICE 7:15`
Fri 19 SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS-LUCAS OIL/MLRA, USMTS Central
Region 8 pm
Sat 20 SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS-LUCAS OIL/MLRA, USMTS Central Region 8pm
Fri 26 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15

August
Fri 2 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15
Sun 11 USMTS Hunt for the Casey's Cup, Unsanctioned B Mods, Hobby Stocks &
Hornets 5:55
Fri 16 NASCAR Weekly Racing Series 7:15

September
Sun 1 ALLSTAR CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY, NASCAR Weekly Racing Series,
Plus SLMR & Nebraska 360 Sprints 5:55
Fri 20 MIDWEST FALL BRAWL, ASCS Midwest Sprints, Non Sanctioned B Mods,
Grand Nationals 7:15
Sat 21 MIDWEST FALL BRAWL, ASCS Midwest Sprints, SLMR & GOTRA 7:15

October
Fri 11 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with features 7:15
Sat 12 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, SLMR, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with features
5:55
Sun 13 CORNHUSKER CLASSIC, SLMR, Non Sanctioned Complete Show with Features
5:55

ASCS 2013 Midwest Region Schedule

The American Sprint Car Series - Midwest Region - released their tentative 2013 schedule. This year's schedule is less aggressive than year's past, with only 12 events. Most races will take place at I-80 Speedway and Junction Motor Speedway with Corning, IA and Fairmont Raceway in Minnesota making an appearance. Gone are the Missouri races, but there are 3 combined MW/National Tour races on the schedule.
 
I wouldn't be surprised to see a race added and another fall off - as often happens. I'd also be curious to see if the newly-reopened Butler County Speedway makes an appearance on the schedule, as well as any other events with the former Eagle Raceway 360 sprints.

Either way, it's good for fans of 360 sprints at Eagle as they'll have several places to see the class after being dropped by Eagle. And, it's good to see that the two premier events on the schedule are making a return at Eagle.

I would argue that this makes for a good, manageable travel schedule for the sprint fan on a budget. A few roadtrips could add some spice, and one weekend a month (save for September) doesn't hurt.

APRIL
(Opening Weekend Double-header)
5 - FRIDAY * I-80 SPEEDWAY - GREENWOOD, NE  *  Midwest Regional
6 - SATURDAY *  I-80 SPEEDWAY - GREENWOOD, NE  *  Midwest Regional

MAY
(Memorial Weekend Double-header)
23 - THURSDAY * I-80 SPEEDWAY - GREENWOOD, NE  *  National & Midwest Regional
24 - FRIDAY * JUNCTION MOTOR SPEEDWAY - MCCOOL JUNCTION, NE  *  Midwest Regional

JUNE
(Eagle Nationals)
1 - SATURDAY * EAGLE RACEWAY * EAGLE, NE  *  National & Midwest Regional

JULY
6 - SATURDAY * I-90 SPEEDWAY * HARTFORD, SD  *  National & Midwest Regional

AUGUST
30 - FRIDAY * FAIRMONT RACEWAY * FAIRMONT, MN  *  National & Midwest Regional

SEPTEMBER
(Nebraska Cup Triple-header)
6 - FRIDAY * ADAMS COUNTY SPEEDWAY  *  CORNING, IA  *  Midwest Regional
7 - SAT * JUNCTION MOTOR SPEEDWAY - MCCOOL JUNCTION, NE  *  Midwest Regional
8 - SUNDAY * EAGLE RACEWAY - EAGLE, NE  *  Midwest Regional  *  ($5000 to win)
(Fall Brawl featuring the Wild Wing Shoot-Out)
20 - FRIDAY * I-80 SPEEDWAY - GREENWOOD, NE  *  Midwest Regional
21 - SATURDAY * I-80 SPEEDWAY - GREENWOOD, NE  *  Midwest Regional