Mother’s Day Special with Big Ten Late Model Series and Crazy Chicks n Cars

 

Macon, IL – Macon Speedway will be hosting their annual Mother’s Day Tradition with Crazy Chicks driving race cars.  Mother’s will also receive special items as they arrive to the Speedway. This weekend will also be the first race for the Big Ten Late Model Series as Macon, Jacksonville, and Shepps Speedway’s team up to offer Late Model drivers a $10K point fund for 10 races.

 

The Big Ten Late Models will race on May 8^th, May 22^nd,  June 12^th, July 17^th, and August 28^th at Macon, August 6^th at Jacksonville, and May 9^th, June 6^th, July 18^th, and August 1^st at Shepps.

 

This weekend the fans will get to see TWO features for the UMP Modifieds as they make up the rain out race from May 1^st. The High School Hornets will also be back to complete their feature from May 1^st. As the other two features that were rained out they will be made up on May 29^th for the Big Ten Street Stock Series and Pro Hornets.(READ MORE)

 

 

Make-Up Features this Month

 

Macon, IL – Macon Speedway is pleased to announce the four features that did not get completed due to weather on May 1^st will be run this month. In effort to try and make up the features as quick as possible two of the features will be run on May 8^th and two on May 29^th.  On May 8^th the UMP Modifieds and High School Hornets will run their features from May 1^st.  On May 29^th the UMP Street Stock and Pro Hornets will make up their features from May 1^st. The features will be run in addition to the events planned for that night.

 

 

Rain Does in Macon During Features

By Brett Zerfowski

 

(Macon, IL) As the Modified feature raced along with multiple cautions, the rain arrived and slowed the action to a stop.  As the rain continued to dampen the track and the cars were unable to keep the track raceable, the decision was simple.  The light and persistent shower began at 9:19pm and the track officials made the decision to end the show shortly before 9:45pm.  Only four laps of the 20 were complete in the Modified A-Main before the rain forced the hand of the officials to call it.

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MACON SPEEDWAY INTRODUCES PHIL SARGENT SCHOLARSHIP
Macon, IL - Macon Speedway is famous for extremely fast, high-energy dirt oval track racing. Macon Speedway is also committed to offering a wholesome, family-oriented environment for spectators to enjoy the racing action. Along with the Speedway’s commitment to family fun comes a dedication to supporting the communities of Central Illinois Counties.
Macon Speedway is proud to announce the formation of the Phil Sargent Scholarship to be presented to the High School that has the most participation in the High School Hornet division for the year in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship has been created in honor of Phil Sargent, respected coach, teacher and administrator at Macon and Meridian Schools. Phil was a vital part of the Macon community and influential in the success of his son, respected promoter Bob Sargent
Criteria for the Phil Sargent Scholarship will be available at the High Schools that participate in the High School Hornet division.

Gates will open at 5:00 and racing will start at 7:00. Adults are $10 and kids 12 and under get in for free with a paying adult.

 

 

 

MACON SPEEDWAY HONORS THE MAN WHO STARTED IT ALL

Macon, IL- Macon Speedway is very proud to announce the reserved seating section will be dedicated to Wayne Webb. The ritual of auto racing that Central Illinois celebrates each year is due in large part to Wayne, the Decatur man who turned a pasture into Macon Speedway in 1946.
Wayne served in the U.S. Army until 1946 and then needed something to focus on so he bought the seven acre pasture. History was made with that sale. Wayne helped make Macon Speedway a household name and imbedded the track in area racing fans’ hearts.
Macon Speedway will dedicate the reserved seating section to Wayne and will commemorate this dedication with a sign for all fans to help them remember who started the love affair with dirt track racing in Macon, IL. We have many seats still available in our reserved seat section and are for purchase for $75. Fans may purchase a seat in the section by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000.

Macon Speedway is located 9 miles south of Decatur, IL on US 51 then .6 miles west on Andrews Street, then south on Wiles. For information, call 217-764-3000 (track), 217-764-3220 (information hotline). Also visit www.maconracing.com or www.trackenterprises.com for additional information.

 

$3000 to win UMP LM and $10000 to win Lucas Oil Sat at PIR

This weekend is the biggest weekend in the history of Paducah International Raceway. Friday Night April 30th will feature the UMP Late Models for $3000 to win. Also racing Friday will be the UMP Modifieds, UMP Pro (crate) Late Models, and the UMP 4 Cylinder Warriors.

Saturday will feature the Lucas Oil Series for $10000 to win. This race is being taped for future showing on Speed Channel. Also racing on Saturday will be the UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, and the UMP 4 Cylinder Warriors.  (READ MORE)

 

 

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, High School Hornets Debut, and Big Ten Street Stock Series

 

Macon, IL – Macon Speedway will be hosting their annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with a Jalapeno Eating contest during intermission and the first appearance from the High School Hornets this coming Saturday, May 1^st.  This weekend will also be the first race for the Big Ten Street Stock Series as Macon, Jacksonville, and Shepps Speedway’s team up to offer Street Stock drivers a $3,000 point fund for 10 races.

 

The Big Ten Street Stocks will race on May 1^st,  June 5^th, July 17^th, and September 4^th at Macon, June 4^th, July 16^th at Jacksonville, and May 9^th, June 6^th, July 18^th, and September 5^th at Shepps. (READ MORE)

 

 

Mother Nature Forces Cancellation of POWRi Debut at Macon Speedway

Macon, IL---The anticipation of the Midgets and Micros racing at Macon Speedway will have to continue. Due to the weather, the races have been canceled. Officials are currently working on trying to find a date to reschedule the event.

There will be a full show of racing next Saturday night with gates opening at 5 and races starting at 7. Macon Speedway will celebrate Cinco de Mayo and will be hosting the High School Hornet division for the first time in 2010.

For more information please visit our website at www.maconracing.com or call us at 217-764-3000. On race day our hotline is open at 217-764-3220. Macon Speedway is located 9 miles south of Decatur, IL on US 51 then .6 miles west on Andrews St., then south on Wiles. We hope to see you at the Macon Speedway soon.

 

 

MACON SPEEDWAY’S TRACK HAS BEEN

RESURFACED,DRIVERS SAY IT’S THE

BEST IT HAS EVER LOOKED

   

 

(Macon, IL) Macon Speedway gets ready to roll into action with first practice scheduled for this Sunday, March 21 from 12-4 pm.  Macon Speedway has received load after load of black dirt to help make the famous 1/5 mile track the raciest track in the Midwest.  Track workers with the help of C&J Excavating added dirt to the racing surface to provide the smoothest, fastest racing surface possible for the upcoming 2010 season.  Area drivers have stopped by to check out the progress all the hard work that has went into preparing the track for the upcoming season, and drivers say they are most pleased with the new improvement to the racing surface.  This summer should see some of the best racing this facility has seen in many years.  (READ MORE)