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08-23-2012, 12:49 AM
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Richmond Raceway prepares for HUGE weekend of events on August 25!

RICHMOND, KY (August 22, 2012)-Richmond Raceway track promoters Joey and Tiffany Tackett are preparing for huge, fun-filled weekend of events on August 25!

Saturday, August 25 is College Night at Richmond Raceway. Anyone with a VALID college I.D. will be admitted FREE of charge to the General Admission side ONLY. Also, Madison County High School students will be admitted FREE to the General Admission side with their valid pass they received at school this week.

Several giveaways are in store for those in the audience along with $1 concession specials all night on August 25!

A full program of racing is on tap in all divisions with Coyote 100.7 FM Late Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, Sportsman, Road Hogs, and Four Cylinders on the racing card for August 25. With only three races left in the 2012 season and championship points battles closer than ever, Saturday night August 25 is DOUBLE POINTS night in all divisions.

The pit area opens at 4:30 p.m. on August 25 followed by the grandstand area at 6:00 p.m. with hot laps slated for 6:45 p.m. Grandstand admission is $12 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6 through 12. Pit Admission is $30 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6 through 12. Kids ages 5 and under are admitted FREE to Richmond Raceway.

Richmond Raceway last raced on Saturday, August 18. Feature event winners that night included Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY in the Coyote 100.7 FM Late Models, Jimmy Crabtree of Irvine, KY in the Open Wheel Modifieds, Dennis Roberson of Paris, KY in the Sportsman, Glen Hounshell, Sr. of Paint Lick, KY in the Road Hogs, and Derek Thornsburg of Carlisle, KY in the Four Cylinders.

Current track championship point leaders heading into this weekend’s event include Jason Barrett of Waco, KY in the Coyote 100.7 FM Late Models, Delane Browning of East Berstadt, KY in the Open Wheel Modifieds, Ricky Brandenburg, Jr. of Irvine, KY in the Sportsman, Glen Hounshell, Sr. of Paint Lick, KY in the Road Hogs, and Derek Thornsburg of Carlisle, KY in the Four Cylinders.

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 in 2012 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