Open Wheel Bonanza! POWRi Fri Lincoln Sat Macon, USAC Silver Crown Sat at Fair

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This weekend is an open wheel racing (and anyone who loves LOTS of racing for that matter) treat! Friday kicks off Illinois State Fair Weekend with the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midgets and Speedway Motors POWRi 600cc Micros, which will be accompanied by Midwest Big Ten Series UMP Pro Late Models and UMP Modifieds. Saturday the 54th Annual Tony Bettenhausen 100 USAC Silver Crown Series event rumbles to the track. The Big Cars will make the old covered stands echo and shake with their raw power. Also racing are 22nd Annual Illinois Sportsman Nationals heat race events. Then Saturday Night the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midgets and Speedway Motors POWRi Beach House 600cc Winged Outlaw Micros hit Macon Speedway accompanied by Billingsley Towing UMP Modifieds and UMP Street Stocks. Some of the open wheel and stock car racers locally will be in action Sunday at the Fair with either the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menard's Central Illinois SuperChevyStores.com 100 Allen Crowe Memorial or the 22nd Annual Illinois Sportsman Nationals championship event. For more information on all of this great racing check out trackenterprises.com, facebook.com/TrackEnterprises, lincolnspeedwayil.com, facebook.com/LincolnILSpeedway, maconracing.com, facebook.com/maconracing, powri.com, or arcaracing.com https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11836695_986965088037413_8357820325273774804_n.jpg ?oh=d8f56f09720d424aae81edea2ffbf916&oe=567F3FCF https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11904683_512343132253585_8703146289741128434_n.jpg ?oh=474809c4a626dbbf9485612e3b013617&oe=56413F7B https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11846536_510834719071093_744280345984334073_n.jpg? oh=46b14769df5d3539c0df5359a1003efb&oe=5671368B

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One of the largest fields of Silver Crown cars in 8 YEARS is expected this Saturday at the 54th Annual Tony Bettenhausen 100. http://trackenterprises.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/8-22-SC-ENTRIES.jpg

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Win FREE tickets to Lincoln! Like/Share/Comment on the post at https://www.facebook.com/LincolnILSpeedway/photos/a.128353240565273.26616.128346713899259/993855027348419/?type=1 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Friday, August 21 Track Enterprises​ promoted show at Lincoln Speedway​. It will be a great night of racing with the Lucas Oil​ POWRi​ National Midget Series, Speedway Motors​ POWRi 600cc Winged Outlaw Micro Sprint Series, plus the Midwest Big Ten Series​ Springfield Iron & Metal​ DIRTcar UMP​ Pro Late Models and the UMP Modifieds. Ticket winner will be announced on Thursday. It REALLY is THAT EASY to have a chance to win FREE tickets to THE NIGHT BEFORE THE MILE featuring the Lucas Oil​ POWRi​ National Midgets. Follow the link, do those 3 things, and THAT'S IT! You have a CHANCE TO WIN! Good luck and see you at the races.

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POWRi Doubleheader Compliments State Fair Races Fans To Attend Lincoln, Macon, & Illinois State Fair This Weekend It's a dream weekend for racing fans in Illinois this week, as plenty of options are available for great action with some of the best drivers in the country converging in Central Illinois. In addition to the traditional USAC and ARCA races at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, the POWRi Midgets and Micros will be flying around the Lincoln and Macon Speedways. On Friday night, the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets and POWRi Speedway Motors Micros will start the weekend with a Track Enterprises promotion at Lincoln Speedway. The Midwest Big Ten Pro Late Models and UMP Modifieds are also scheduled to put on an exciting show. Pits open Friday at 3:00, grandstands at 5:00, hotlaps at 6:00, and racing action will take the green at 7:00. On Saturday morning, fans will make the trek to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, as the USAC Silver Crown cars will compete in the Tony Bettenhausen 100. An awesome field of 37 cars are on the pre-entry list, sure to make it one of the best showings in years. UMP Sportsman are also on the schedule with preliminary action for the Sportsman Nationals. Pits open at 7:00 AM, grandstands at 9:00, hotlaps at 10:00, and racing will start at 12:00 with the Silver Crown race at 2:00. When the races end in Springfield, fans and officials will be heading to Macon Speedway for day #2 of POWRi racing. In addition to the Midgets and Micros, UMP Modifieds and Street Stocks will be pacing the 1/5-mile oval. Macon pits will open at 3:00, grandstands at 4:00, hotlaps at 6:00, and racing at 7:00. It will be another quick turnaround for the final day of the huge racing weekend, as everyone turns around to attend the final day of the Illinois State Fair. Sunday's action will feature the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards in the SuperChevyStores100.com and the feature event for the Sportsman Nationals. Pits will open at 6:00, grandstands at 8:30, hotlaps at 9:00, and racing will take the green at 12:00. Full information on all of the aforementioned events can be found at www.trackenterprises.com, www.lincolnspeedwayil.com, or www.maconracing.com. Presale tickets for the Illinois State Fair races are still available by calling Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 or the Illinois State Fair.

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Win FREE Tickets to this Saturday's POWRi Midgets! Like/Share/Comment on the post at https://www.facebook.com/MaconRacing/photos/a.196803393666739.55778.136803119666767/1143348062345596/?type=1&theater to be entered to win 4 tickets and reserved seating to see the POWRi Midgets & Micros final event at Macon Speedway this Saturday Night August 22. The winner will be announced Friday. https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11888024_1143348062345596_2624980627286846608_n.jp g?oh=9911e5328b8c17b2a6fb8d1045bf55d8&oe=5683F8F8

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Lincoln Speedway on Friday, August 21st, and Macon Speedway on Saturday, August 22nd Millstadt, IL –On Friday, August 21st both divisions will make the trip to Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois to run in conjunction with the 2015 Illinois State Fair. This is the only scheduled trip to the sweeping ¼ mile track for 2015. In 2014 POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series competition, previous winners include Chett Gehrke, Tanner Thorson, and Bryan Clauson. In POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series competition, previous winners in 2014 include Aaron Andruskevitch and Jeremy Camp. Following Friday night, teams will head to the fast 1/5th mile bullring of Macon Speedway on Saturday, August 22nd. Already this year, “Mighty” Macon Speedway has hosted three out of the scheduled five events with Andrew Felker doubling down at the POWRi Freedom Fest and Christopher Bell claiming the POWRi SPEED Week event in POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series competition. In POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series competition, Matt Howard took the POWRi SPEED Week event for his first-career victory, while Nathan Benson swept the POWRi Freedom Fest weekend on July 3rd and 4th. Coming off the Ironman weekend, Darren Hagen strengthened his point lead in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series standings over Andrew Felker, after Hagen took a fourth and a third. In POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series point standings, defending champion Nathan Benson’s lead advantage over Ayrton Gennetten shrunk to a mere 30 points, after Gennetten’s second place in the Knepper Memorial event at Belle-Clair Speedway on August 2nd. Benson salvaged ninth place after being caught up in an early race red. For more information, visit www.powri.com. Contact: Derek Schuett POWRi Media info@powri.com https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11836695_986965088037413_8357820325273774804_n.jpg ?oh=d8f56f09720d424aae81edea2ffbf916&oe=567F3FCF https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11846536_510834719071093_744280345984334073_n.jpg? oh=46b14769df5d3539c0df5359a1003efb&oe=5671368B

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IT'S RACE DAY! The Night Before the Mile is upon us. Racing tonight here at Lincoln Speedway are the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Series, Speedway Motors POWRi 600cc Winged Outlaw Micro Sprint Series, the Midwest Technical Institute DIRTcar UMP Modifieds for $600 to win, and the Midwest Big Ten Series Springfield Iron & Metal UMP Pro Late Models for $600 to win. This show tonight is presented by Track Enterprises. Pits open at 3 PM Grandstands open at 5 PM Racing at 7 PM General Admission is $15 for Adults Children 11 and under FREE when accompanied by a parent Pit Admission is $30 for adults. https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11900025_996090610458194_7825170217804541011_n.jpg ?oh=d6f13c05abd6bda5d3492bfda14dcb6d&oe=5679ADFA

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It is State Fair Saturday DOUBLEHEADER RACE DAY! Head over to the Illinois State Fair​ and the Springfield Mile for the USAC Racing​ Silver Crown Series 54th Annual Tony Bettenhausen 100 also featuring the heat races for the 22nd Annual Illinois Sportsman Nationals. Enjoy the great racing, delicious foods you can only find at the fair, and the BIG CARS. Practice at 10 AM, Silver Crown Qualifying 11:25 AM, Sportsman Heats at Noon, Silver Crown Feature 2 PM From there, hop in the car and make the short drive on I-72 to US-51 to Macon Speedway​ for POWRi​ night! An action packed night of racing is on tap. Sliders galore and heart pounding, wheel to wheel action can be expected as some of the best in the business along with some of the stars of tomorrow duke it out. Lucas Oil​ POWRi National Midgets are always a treat at Macon. Speedway Motors​ Beach House​ 600cc Winged Outlaw Micro Sprints, Billingsley BP Service Center & Towing​ DIRTcar UMP​ Modifieds, and UMP Street Stocks will also thrill what should be another big crowd. Be sure to, ESPECIALLY if you missed out at the fair, to get some delicious funnel cake fries or a delicious corn dog or one of our other great items in the concession stand! Pits open at 3 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 4 PM, Hot Laps at 6 PM, and Racing at 7 PM. Adult General Admission is $15 with children 11 & under FREE For more information check out trackenterprises.com or maconracing.com https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11889447_1145135825500153_8350241128829829061_n.jp g?oh=4182243f32f86ba25a22e7dd5769134d&oe=567F0D2F https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11935588_1145136095500126_5206987352840848271_n.jp g?oh=9b2d306e51e81c79678d0f9de2f21569&oe=563FD329

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Pretty good racing at Lincoln last night.

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Unfortunately tonight's POWRi show has been rained out. Hold on to your tickets as this event will be rescheduled. Check maconracing.com for more info