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04-16-2011, 11:41 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richmond Raceway Cancels Activities for Saturday, April 16; Next Event is May 7
RICHMOND, KY (April 16, 2011)-Despite currently clear skies, heavy overnight rains have forced Richmond Raceway track promoters Joey and Tiffany Tackett to cancel tonight’s events.
“It’s unfortunate to have two consecutive rain outs, but the amount of rain overnight has made track prep virtually impossible,” said track promoter Joey Tackett.
Richmond Raceway will be idle for the next two weeks before returning to action on a special Mother’s Day evening on May 7. Along with a full program of racing featuring Coyote 100.7 FM Super Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Sportsman, and Road Hogs, several giveaways are planned for the mother’s in the audience.
For Saturday, May 7 the pit area opens at 5:30 p.m. followed by the grandstand area at 6:30 p.m. A mandatory driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m. with hot laps set to get underway at 7:15 p.m. Racing begins at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Ticket prices in the grandstand area are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12, and kids under age 6 are admitted FREE. Pit passes are $25 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and kids under age 6 are also admitted FREE to the pit area.
Richmond Raceway last raced on April 2, feature event winners that night included Jeff Arnold of Manchester, OH in the Open Wheel Modifieds, Glen Hounshell, Jr. of Berea, KY in the Sportsman, Glen Hounshell, Sr. of Berea, KY in the Road Hogs, and David Barron of Science Hill, KY in the Four Cylinders.
Richmond Raceway Official 2011 Sponsors: Mayhem Motorsports, Tackett and Son Plumbing & Electric, JumpStart Communications, Coyote Country WCYO 100.7 FM, Clayton Homes of Richmond and Stanford, RDS Backhoe Service, Hager Cabinets, Tax Wise Year-Round Accounting, Hooters of Richmond, Sunoco Race Fuels, New Idea Construction & Homes, and Central Kentucky Industrial.
Richmond Raceway is located at 328 Greens Crossing Road in Madison County just minutes from Richmond, KY. Further information on this and other upcoming events at Richmond Raceway can be obtained by contacting the Raceway Office at (859) 626-4189 or by visiting the Official Website of Richmond Raceway located at www.richmond-raceway.net
Richmond Raceway Cancels Activities for Saturday, April 16; Next Event is May 7
RICHMOND, KY (April 16, 2011)-Despite currently clear skies, heavy overnight rains have forced Richmond Raceway track promoters Joey and Tiffany Tackett to cancel tonight’s events.
“It’s unfortunate to have two consecutive rain outs, but the amount of rain overnight has made track prep virtually impossible,” said track promoter Joey Tackett.
Richmond Raceway will be idle for the next two weeks before returning to action on a special Mother’s Day evening on May 7. Along with a full program of racing featuring Coyote 100.7 FM Super Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Sportsman, and Road Hogs, several giveaways are planned for the mother’s in the audience.
For Saturday, May 7 the pit area opens at 5:30 p.m. followed by the grandstand area at 6:30 p.m. A mandatory driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m. with hot laps set to get underway at 7:15 p.m. Racing begins at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Ticket prices in the grandstand area are $12 for adults, $3 for kids ages 6-12, and kids under age 6 are admitted FREE. Pit passes are $25 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and kids under age 6 are also admitted FREE to the pit area.
Richmond Raceway last raced on April 2, feature event winners that night included Jeff Arnold of Manchester, OH in the Open Wheel Modifieds, Glen Hounshell, Jr. of Berea, KY in the Sportsman, Glen Hounshell, Sr. of Berea, KY in the Road Hogs, and David Barron of Science Hill, KY in the Four Cylinders.
Richmond Raceway Official 2011 Sponsors: Mayhem Motorsports, Tackett and Son Plumbing & Electric, JumpStart Communications, Coyote Country WCYO 100.7 FM, Clayton Homes of Richmond and Stanford, RDS Backhoe Service, Hager Cabinets, Tax Wise Year-Round Accounting, Hooters of Richmond, Sunoco Race Fuels, New Idea Construction & Homes, and Central Kentucky Industrial.
Richmond Raceway is located at 328 Greens Crossing Road in Madison County just minutes from Richmond, KY. Further information on this and other upcoming events at Richmond Raceway can be obtained by contacting the Raceway Office at (859) 626-4189 or by visiting the Official Website of Richmond Raceway located at www.richmond-raceway.net