Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Weekend Preview: June 16-18

Friday, June 16

Bloomington Speedway

The red clay will be flying once again on Friday night as both 410 and 305 sprint cars will be in action at Bloomington Speedway.

Last weekend it was Brady Short picking up the victory after a late race pass in what was an exciting non-wing sprint car feature.

Brady Short, seen here earlier this season, picked up the
 victory last Friday night in Bloomington.
PC:Braden Rouse Photography

In the 305 class, Ryan Tusing earned the win, his second of the year at Bloomington.

The ILMS pro late models as well as UMP modifieds will be joining the two sprint car classes on Friday night.

Pricing & Times

Grandstands: $15
Kids 12 & Under: Free
Pit Passes: $30

Pit Gates: 4:30 pm
Grandstands: 5:30 pm
Hot Laps: 6:30 pm
Racing: 7:30 pm

Saturday, June 17

Montpelier Motor Speedway

Sprint cars return to Montpelier, Indiana on Saturday night, this time with wings on, when the NRA Sprint Invaders and Great Lakes Super Sprints make their first of two appearances at the track in 2017.

Entering the weekend, Jared Horstman leads the GLSS points standings with defending series champion Chase Ridenour in second while Dustin Daggett sits in the third position.

UMP modifieds, thunder cars and FWD compacts will also take to the track alongside the sprint cars on Saturday night.

Pricing & Times

Grandstands: $15
Kids 12 & Under: Free
Pit Passes: $30

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 3 pm
Hot Laps: 5 pm
Racing: 6:30 pm

Paragon Speedway

Paragon Speedway hosts its largest sprint car event of the year on Saturday night when they host the 68 lap Amati Classic which will pay $3000 to the winner.

Last June it was Brady Short picking up the victory in Paragon. In the most recent race at the track last weekend it was Josh Cunningham taking home the hardware.

Josh Cunningham (6s) won the feature at Paragon last week
PC: Braden Rouse Photography

Super stocks, pure stocks, bombers and hornets will also be in the pits. HARF members will receive a 50% discount for general admission with proper club identification.

Pricing & Times

Grandstands: $20
Kids 12 & Under: Free
Pit Passes: $30

Pit Gates: 4 pm
Grandstands: 5 pm
Drivers Meeting: 6 pm
Racing: 7:30 pm

Lincoln Park Speedway

Lincoln Park Speedway will host it's $2000 to win Mid-Season Sprint Car Championship event on Saturday night in downtown Putnamville.

Entering the weekend, defending track champion Shane Cockrum leads the points standings as Koby Barksdale and Matt McDonald are tied for second. The hottest driver at LPS has to be AJ Hopkins whom has picked up two feature wins in the last four events at the track, including last weekend.

AJ Hopkins won last Saturday night at LPS
PC: Braden Rouse Photography
Modifieds, bombers and super stocks will also take to the track.

Pricing & Times

Grandstands: $15
Kids 10 & Under: Free
Pit Passes: $30

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 4:30 pm
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Racing: 7 pm

Lawrenceburg Speedway

The high banks of "The Burg" will host the Kelsey Chevrolet sprint cars again this weekend after an exciting evening of racing last Saturday during Indiana Midget Week that saw Kevin Thomas Jr. take home the sprint car feature win.

This weekend will be a normal show for Lawrenceburg with the track also hosting the UMP modified, pure stocks and hornets.

Pricing & Times

Adults: $15
Kids 7 through 12: $7
Kids 6 & Under: Free
Pit Passes: $30

Pit Gates: 4 pm
Grandstands: 5 pm
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Racing: 7 pm

Sunday, June 18

Kokomo Speedway

It is Family Night in Kokomo on Sunday night when the track hosts sprint cars and hornets as well as super stocks for the Dave Crow Super Stock Classic.

Kevin Thomas Jr. picked up his 6th Indiana sprint car win at Indiana's Baddest Bullring last Sunday night after a spirited battle with Shane Cottle and Brady Short.

Pricing & Times

Grandstands: $12
Kids 10 & Under: Free
Pit Passes: $25

Pit Gates: 3 pm
Grandstands: 4 pm
Hot Laps: 6:30 with racing to follow

Schedule subject to change

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