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08-24-2012, 10:13 PM
A big weekend of racing is coming up on August 31st and September 1st as the Fairbury American Legion Speedway concludes their 2012 season. Starting on Friday, August 31st, FALS will host the 3rd Annual Prairie Dirt Shootout sponsored by Brandt Consolidated, Livingston Stone Company, and Schahrer Trucking Inc. paying $5,000 to win for the UMP Late Models and $1,750 to win for the UMP Modifieds. Then on Saturday, September 1st, it's the 23rd Annual Prairie Dirt Classic sponsored by Lynn Chevrolet Buick, Livingston Stone Company, and Schahrer Trucking Inc. paying $10,000 to win for the UMP Late Models and $3,000 to win for the UMP Modifieds. Hotlaps will get underway at 5:50 p.m., with qualifying at 6:30 p.m., and racing to follow. The rain date for either night is Sunday, September 2nd.
Format (used by both Late Models and Modifieds)
Both classes will get 1 qualifying lap. No group qualifying. For 44 or fewer cars, there will be 4 heats, top 4 will be inverted in the heats, top 4 from the heats will transfer to A-main. 2 semis, with the top 2 from each transferring to the A-main. For 45 or more cars, there will be 5 heats, top 3 will be inverted in the heats, top 3 will transfer to the A-main from the heats. 3 semis, with the top 2 from each transferring to the A-main.
There will be NO redraw for feature starting positions. Feature starting positions will be based on qualifying times. For example: All of the heat winners will be placed into the feature based on which of the winners had the fastest qualifying time. The heat winner that had the fastest qualifying time will start on the pole of the feature. Second fastest qualifying time of the heat winners will be outside pole and so on. This same placement procedure will be used all the way through. Of all the heat race 2nd place finishers, the one with the fastest qualifying time will have the next highest starting position and so on. This will carry through to placement into the semi-features as well for those who do not transfer from the heats, and also for placement of those who transfer from the semi-features to the A-main as well.
For Friday's Shootout, there will be a track provisional based on highest in track points from this year. For Saturday's PDC, there will be a track provisional (highest in track points from last year) as well as a provisional for the highest finisher from Friday's Shootout that does not race in on Saturday.
The Late Model feature will be 40 laps on Friday and 60 laps on Saturday. The Modified feature will be 30 laps both nights.
Classes
Friday: Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman
Saturday: Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks
Purse/Payout
Prairie Dirt Shootout Late Model Payout
FEATURE
1 $5,000.00
2 $2,500.00
3 $1,800.00
4 $1,400.00
5 $1,000.00
6 $900.00
7 $700.00
8 $600.00
9 $575.00
10 $550.00
11 $525.00
12 $500.00
13 $475.00
14 $450.00
15 $425.00
16 $400.00
17 $375.00
18 $350.00
19 $325.00
20 $300.00
21 $300.00
*21st starting spot will be a track provisional
Prairie Dirt Classic Late Model Payout
FEATURE
1 $10,000.00
2 $5,000.00
3 $3,000.00
4 $2,000.00
5 $1,500.00
6 $1,250.00
7 $1,125.00
8 $1,100.00
9 $1,075.00
10 $1,050.00
11 $1,025.00
12 $1,000.00
13 $975.00
14 $950.00
15 $925.00
16 $900.00
17 $875.00
18 $850.00
19 $825.00
20 $800.00
21 $800.00
22 $800.00
*21st starting spot will be highest finisher from the Prairie Dirt Shootout, that did not qualify for this feature(not a nice word)
*22nd starting spot will be a track provisional
Gate Times
Friday
2nd Street (fans) 8:00 a.m.
3rd Street (haulers) 8:00 a.m.
1st Street south (fans) 4:00 p.m. (to avoid school traffic congestion)
Blankets can be put down at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday
2nd Street (fans) 8:00 a.m.
3rd Street (haulers) 8:00 a.m.
1st Street (fans) Noon
Ticket Prices
Friday - Prairie Dirt Shootout: Adults $15.00, Kids 12 and under FREE; Pits $30
Saturday - Prairie Dirt Classic: Adults $25.00, Kids 12 and under FREE; Pits $40
Reserved seats are available for both nights for an additional $5.00 per seat
Campers
Gates open for campers Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. No staging. NO PARKING IN THE STREETS BEFORE 6:00. Enter via the 3rd street (main) gate, proceed to pits and follow the horse track to the left (so no campers remain on the roads). The south pit gate will be opened to enter the grounds to park. ALL people entering to park campers will be required to purchase their race tickets at that time. If you have purchased reserved seats, your reserved tickets are required at the time of purchasing your wristband. PLEASE do not forget your money and/or your reserved seat tickets. You will not be allowed to enter without them.
Campers coming Friday or Saturday must enter the 2nd or 1st street gates. 3rd street gate is PITS ONLY on Friday and Saturday.
In addition to purchasing wrist bands, a camping fee of $10 will be collected per unit/tent that will cover the entire weekend.
Golf Cart/ATV/Ranger Rules: ALL golf carts, ATVs and Rangers MUST be registered at the main gate office, IF driven outside of the pit area. There is NO CHARGE for registration, but an ID number will be assigned. Those found on the ground without ID/registration will be subject to a $25 fine. ALL those driving these vehicles must have a driver's license. Number of people riding is not to exceed the seating capacity of the vehicle. Speed limit is 5 m.p.h. Be courteous and safe at all times. Failure to follow the rules will result in loss of privileges to have vehicle on FALS property.
Due to drought conditions there will be NO OPEN FIRES. (Not even in elevated pits). Grilling will be allowed, but PLEASE do NOT dispose of hot coals on FALS property. Leave the coals IN the grill to cool COMPLETELY. Violators will be subject to fines.
Blankets
Blankets can be put down in the "general admission" areas beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Gates to get on the grounds will open at 8:00 a.m. You must purchase your admission wristband to enter the grounds. ONLY a body can claim a spot in the line to put down blankets (no chairs, piles of blankets etc. to save a spot in line). People CANNOT save (let people in line) a spot for another person in line either. One person may put down more than one blanket to accommodate their group BUT FALS reserves the right to fill spots with blankets that are not being used at race time.
Blankets may be left down from Friday to Saturday in general admission (not in reserved seating). Blankets are allowed in reserved seating ONLY during the races. They may not be put down early (until announced to do so) and/or left overnight in the reserved seating area.
Reserved Seating
Reserved seating (back stretch, top 7 rows) has been available for online pre-purchase. Visit the track site for more information. The cost is an additional $5.00 per seat.
Past Winners of the Prairie Dirt Classic
2011 Eric Smith, 2010 Billy Moyer, 2009 Jimmy Mars, 2008 Billy Moyer, 2007 Brian Birkhofer, 2006 Shannon Babb, 2005 Jimmy Mars, 2004 Dennis Erb Jr., 2003 Don O'Neal, 2002 Shannon Babb, 2001 Bob Pierce, 2000 Bob Pierce, 1999 Bob Pierce, 1998 Billy Moyer, 1997 Billy Drake, 1996 John Gill, 1995 Bob Pierce, 1994 Bob Pierce, 1993 Billy Moyer, 1992 Billy Moyer, 1991 Kevin Weaver, 1990 Snooky Dehm
Past Winners of the Prairie Dirt Shootout
2011 Brian Shirley, 2010 Brian Shirley
Directions
The Fairbury American Legion Speedway is a 1/4 mile semi-banked dirt oval located three blocks south of U.S. 24 on Third Street in Fairbury, Illinois at the Fairbury Fairgrounds.
Website
www.fairburyspeedway.com
Format (used by both Late Models and Modifieds)
Both classes will get 1 qualifying lap. No group qualifying. For 44 or fewer cars, there will be 4 heats, top 4 will be inverted in the heats, top 4 from the heats will transfer to A-main. 2 semis, with the top 2 from each transferring to the A-main. For 45 or more cars, there will be 5 heats, top 3 will be inverted in the heats, top 3 will transfer to the A-main from the heats. 3 semis, with the top 2 from each transferring to the A-main.
There will be NO redraw for feature starting positions. Feature starting positions will be based on qualifying times. For example: All of the heat winners will be placed into the feature based on which of the winners had the fastest qualifying time. The heat winner that had the fastest qualifying time will start on the pole of the feature. Second fastest qualifying time of the heat winners will be outside pole and so on. This same placement procedure will be used all the way through. Of all the heat race 2nd place finishers, the one with the fastest qualifying time will have the next highest starting position and so on. This will carry through to placement into the semi-features as well for those who do not transfer from the heats, and also for placement of those who transfer from the semi-features to the A-main as well.
For Friday's Shootout, there will be a track provisional based on highest in track points from this year. For Saturday's PDC, there will be a track provisional (highest in track points from last year) as well as a provisional for the highest finisher from Friday's Shootout that does not race in on Saturday.
The Late Model feature will be 40 laps on Friday and 60 laps on Saturday. The Modified feature will be 30 laps both nights.
Classes
Friday: Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman
Saturday: Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks
Purse/Payout
Prairie Dirt Shootout Late Model Payout
FEATURE
1 $5,000.00
2 $2,500.00
3 $1,800.00
4 $1,400.00
5 $1,000.00
6 $900.00
7 $700.00
8 $600.00
9 $575.00
10 $550.00
11 $525.00
12 $500.00
13 $475.00
14 $450.00
15 $425.00
16 $400.00
17 $375.00
18 $350.00
19 $325.00
20 $300.00
21 $300.00
*21st starting spot will be a track provisional
Prairie Dirt Classic Late Model Payout
FEATURE
1 $10,000.00
2 $5,000.00
3 $3,000.00
4 $2,000.00
5 $1,500.00
6 $1,250.00
7 $1,125.00
8 $1,100.00
9 $1,075.00
10 $1,050.00
11 $1,025.00
12 $1,000.00
13 $975.00
14 $950.00
15 $925.00
16 $900.00
17 $875.00
18 $850.00
19 $825.00
20 $800.00
21 $800.00
22 $800.00
*21st starting spot will be highest finisher from the Prairie Dirt Shootout, that did not qualify for this feature(not a nice word)
*22nd starting spot will be a track provisional
Gate Times
Friday
2nd Street (fans) 8:00 a.m.
3rd Street (haulers) 8:00 a.m.
1st Street south (fans) 4:00 p.m. (to avoid school traffic congestion)
Blankets can be put down at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday
2nd Street (fans) 8:00 a.m.
3rd Street (haulers) 8:00 a.m.
1st Street (fans) Noon
Ticket Prices
Friday - Prairie Dirt Shootout: Adults $15.00, Kids 12 and under FREE; Pits $30
Saturday - Prairie Dirt Classic: Adults $25.00, Kids 12 and under FREE; Pits $40
Reserved seats are available for both nights for an additional $5.00 per seat
Campers
Gates open for campers Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. No staging. NO PARKING IN THE STREETS BEFORE 6:00. Enter via the 3rd street (main) gate, proceed to pits and follow the horse track to the left (so no campers remain on the roads). The south pit gate will be opened to enter the grounds to park. ALL people entering to park campers will be required to purchase their race tickets at that time. If you have purchased reserved seats, your reserved tickets are required at the time of purchasing your wristband. PLEASE do not forget your money and/or your reserved seat tickets. You will not be allowed to enter without them.
Campers coming Friday or Saturday must enter the 2nd or 1st street gates. 3rd street gate is PITS ONLY on Friday and Saturday.
In addition to purchasing wrist bands, a camping fee of $10 will be collected per unit/tent that will cover the entire weekend.
Golf Cart/ATV/Ranger Rules: ALL golf carts, ATVs and Rangers MUST be registered at the main gate office, IF driven outside of the pit area. There is NO CHARGE for registration, but an ID number will be assigned. Those found on the ground without ID/registration will be subject to a $25 fine. ALL those driving these vehicles must have a driver's license. Number of people riding is not to exceed the seating capacity of the vehicle. Speed limit is 5 m.p.h. Be courteous and safe at all times. Failure to follow the rules will result in loss of privileges to have vehicle on FALS property.
Due to drought conditions there will be NO OPEN FIRES. (Not even in elevated pits). Grilling will be allowed, but PLEASE do NOT dispose of hot coals on FALS property. Leave the coals IN the grill to cool COMPLETELY. Violators will be subject to fines.
Blankets
Blankets can be put down in the "general admission" areas beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Gates to get on the grounds will open at 8:00 a.m. You must purchase your admission wristband to enter the grounds. ONLY a body can claim a spot in the line to put down blankets (no chairs, piles of blankets etc. to save a spot in line). People CANNOT save (let people in line) a spot for another person in line either. One person may put down more than one blanket to accommodate their group BUT FALS reserves the right to fill spots with blankets that are not being used at race time.
Blankets may be left down from Friday to Saturday in general admission (not in reserved seating). Blankets are allowed in reserved seating ONLY during the races. They may not be put down early (until announced to do so) and/or left overnight in the reserved seating area.
Reserved Seating
Reserved seating (back stretch, top 7 rows) has been available for online pre-purchase. Visit the track site for more information. The cost is an additional $5.00 per seat.
Past Winners of the Prairie Dirt Classic
2011 Eric Smith, 2010 Billy Moyer, 2009 Jimmy Mars, 2008 Billy Moyer, 2007 Brian Birkhofer, 2006 Shannon Babb, 2005 Jimmy Mars, 2004 Dennis Erb Jr., 2003 Don O'Neal, 2002 Shannon Babb, 2001 Bob Pierce, 2000 Bob Pierce, 1999 Bob Pierce, 1998 Billy Moyer, 1997 Billy Drake, 1996 John Gill, 1995 Bob Pierce, 1994 Bob Pierce, 1993 Billy Moyer, 1992 Billy Moyer, 1991 Kevin Weaver, 1990 Snooky Dehm
Past Winners of the Prairie Dirt Shootout
2011 Brian Shirley, 2010 Brian Shirley
Directions
The Fairbury American Legion Speedway is a 1/4 mile semi-banked dirt oval located three blocks south of U.S. 24 on Third Street in Fairbury, Illinois at the Fairbury Fairgrounds.
Website
www.fairburyspeedway.com