Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Weekend Preview (April 8-9)

After events at Brownstown and Lawrenceburg the past few weeks kicked off the season, this weekend we see the Indiana sprint car season kick into full gear. Here is where all the action is around the state on Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately, the forecast this week does not look too promising for any of the four tracks scheduled to be in action so make sure you check back regularly and follow us on Twitter to stay updated on schedule changes and cancellations.

Friday, April 8

Bloomington Speedway (CANCELLED)

Cars roll onto the track for the season opener on the red clay of Bloomington Speedway on Friday night. Brady Short will look to defend his track championship after winning his 5th consecutive track title in 2015. Also in action on Friday night: 305 Racesavers, UMP modifieds, super stocks & hornets.

Schedule, Prices & Forecast

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

General Admision - $15
Kids 12 & Under - Free

High - 46
Low - 27
Chance of Rain - 50%

Kokomo Speedway (CANCELLED)

The USAC National Midget Series invades Kokomo on Friday night for the first of their three series events at one of the baddest bullrings in the world. Along with them 410s make their first appearance of the year. With many of the normal sprint car heavy hitters driving USAC midgets, fans can expect many double duty drivers on the first of two nights of scheduled action. CJ Leary, hot off his USAC Silver Crown Sumar Classic victory is the defending track champion.

Schedule, Prices & Forecast

Gates - 4 pm
Racing - 7 pm

General Admission - $20
Kids 10 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $35

High - 39
Low - 23
Chance of Rain - 60%

Saturday, April 9

Lincoln Park Speedway (CANCELLED)

The bustling streets of Putnamville will come alive once again Saturday night as Lincoln Park Speedway also opens up their 2016 campaign with Bill Gardner's Indiana Open Wheel Racin' Fest. The event serves as season opener for the Midwest Sprint Car Series (MSCS) in which Brady Short took home the title in 2015. Scott Hampton is the reigning LPS track champion. Also in action on Saturday night are UMP modifieds, stocks, and bombers. Afterwards fans can enjoy fireworks.

Schedule, Prices & Forecast

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

General Admission - $20
Kids 10 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

High - 40
Low - 26
Chance of Rain - 10%

Kokomo Speedway (CANCELLED)

Once again USAC National midgets and sprints take center stage on night number two of the Kokomo Grand Prix.

Schedule, Prices & Forecast

Gates - 4 pm
Racing - 7 pm

General Admission - $20
Kids 10 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $35

High - 36
Low - 22
Chance of Rain - 10%

Lawrenceburg Speedway (CANCELLED)

After their season opener featuring the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series last weekend, the Kelsey Chevrolet sprint cars return to the high banks of the Burg on Saturday night. Joss Moffatt will look to defend his 2015 track title after encountering problems in last Saturday night's USAC event. Also in action Saturday: UMP modifieds, stocks and hornets.

Schedule, Prices & Forecast

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

General Admission - $15
Kids 7-12 - $7
Kids 6 & Under - Free
Pit Passes - $30

High - 41
Low - 25
Chance of Rain - 20%

EVENT SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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