Lincoln Speedway & Macon Speedway Set For Season Openers

Racing Action To Return To Central Illinois Tracks This Weekend

Lincoln Speedway & Macon Speedway Set For Season Openers

(Macon, IL) Racing action is set to return this coming Friday and Saturday, June 12/13 to a pair of Central Illinois tracks. Lincoln Speedway, located in Lincoln, IL will open the 2020 season on Friday night, while Macon Speedway, located in Macon, IL will open up on Saturday evening. Both tracks will use extra precautionary measures when it comes to the health and safety of its customers.

Both tracks have been shutdown as far as actual racing is concerned, due to COVID-19 and the guidelines that come with it. Promoters from the two tracks have been hosting races in neighboring states, over recent weeks, utilizing social distancing guidelines and extra sanitary measures with great success. Those will be put in place for this weekend’s events.

In addition to limiting capacity with head count numbers, attendees are encouraged to wear masks, bring hand sanitizer, and utilize the six foot social distancing recommendation as much as possible. Temperature checks/health screenings will be held upon arrival for fans and competitors.

At Lincoln Speedway Friday, DIRTcar Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Nutech Seed DII Midgets, and Hornets will be in action.

Macon Speedway will play host on Saturday to the DIRTcar Pro Late Models, BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds, Neal Tire & Auto Pro Mods, Archers Alley Street Stocks, Sportsman, Hornets, and Micros By Bailey Chassis.

Pits will open both days at 3:00 PM, grandstands at 5:00, hotlaps at 6:00, and racing action at 7:00. General admission tickets will be available at the gate for $15 each, with kids 11 and under free.

For more information on Lincoln Speedway, visit www.lincolnspeedwayil.com or for Macon Speedway, www.maconracing.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT RACE UPDATE
*TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE & STREET STOCKS RACING...

Due to high demand in questions, we have decided to do presale tickets for Friday night's event. Many were worried that we will be out of tickets when they arrive on Friday night due to our limitations, so we've decided to put them online to ensure fans they won't be wasting a trip. (Truthfully, we think we will have enough to sell at the gate on raceday but we will keep everyone updated as the week progresses)

Tickets go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM. Pit passes will be sold at the gate on raceday.

Tickets will be available at https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/…

Also...Street Stocks have been added to Friday's show, giving us five divisions of action.

SATURDAY NIGHT RACE UPDATE
*TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE...

Due to high demand in questions, we have decided to do presale tickets for Saturday night's event. Many were worried that we will be out of tickets when they arrive on Saturday night due to our limitations, so we've decided to put them online to ensure fans they won't be wasting a trip. (Truthfully, we think we will have enough to sell at the gate on raceday but we will keep everyone updated as the week progresses)

Tickets go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM. Pit passes will be sold at the gate on raceday.

Tickets will be available at https://market.myracepass.com/store/...24&store=12208

Lincoln Speedway & Macon Speedway To Open This Weekend- https://mailchi.mp/c1ebd13e4650/linc...n-this-weekend

Five Divisions On Tap For Lincoln Speedway Opener Friday Night




Tickets Available Online Or At Gate On Raceday

(Lincoln, IL) For the first time in 2020, Lincoln Speedway, located at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, IL, will swing the gates open for auto racing. The track will use extra precautionary measures when it comes to the health and safety of its competitors and fans for the Friday, June 12 event which will feature five divisions of racing, racing for DIRTcar regional and national points.


The Friday night event will feature Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Nutech Seed DII Midgets, and Hornets. The Street Stocks have also been added to the show for a full program of hotlaps, heats, and features. For all but the DII Midgets, drivers will be racing for the first time in 2020 for DIRTcar points, which was announced this week.


Tickets for Friday’s event will be available at the gate on raceday. Fans who would like to purchase in advance may do so by going to https://market.myracepass.com/store/...09&store=12113 . Adult tickets are $15 per person, while kids 11 and under are free.


In addition to limiting capacity with head count numbers, attendees are encouraged to wear masks, bring hand sanitizer, and utilize the six foot social distancing recommendation as much as possible. Temperature checks/health screenings will be held upon arrival for fans and competitors.


Pits will open Friday at 3:00, grandstands at 5:00, hotlaps start at 6:00, and racing will take the green at 7:00.


The remainder of the 2020 schedule will be announced in the near future.


For more information, visit www.lincolnspeedwayil.com or call the office at 217-764-3200.


About Lincoln Speedway:

For more information on the track, follow Lincoln Speedway online at www.lincolnspeedwayil.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LincolnILSpeedway), and Twitter (@LincolnILSpdwy). Updates are also available by calling the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200.


Lincoln Speedway is located at the Logan County Fairgrounds, in Lincoln, IL. The physical address is 1408 Short 11th St., Lincoln, IL 62656. Lincoln Speedway races a number of UMP classes as well as specials on a near bi-weekly schedule of Friday and Sunday evenings. Lincoln Speedway is a proud member of the Contingency Connection’s $150,000 Racer Rewards Program.

Seven Divisions Scheduled For Saturday Opener At Macon Speedway

Tickets Available Online Or At Gate On Raceday

(Macon, IL) Drivers are raring and ready to go for the 2020 season at Macon Speedway, in Macon, IL. After two months of cancelations due to COVID-19, the track is ready to open with extra precautionary measures when it comes to the health and safety of its competitors and fans for the Saturday, June 13 event which will feature seven divisions of racing, racing for DIRTcar regional and national points.

Saturday’s action will feature DIRTcar Pro Late Models, BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds, Neal Tire & Auto Pro Mods, DIRTcar Sportsman, Archers Alley Street Stocks, DIRTcar Hornets, and Micros By Bailey Chassis. It was announced this week that DIRTcar national and regional points will be awarded this weekend, for the first time in 2020.

Tickets for Saturday’s event will be available at the gate on raceday. Fans who would like to purchase in advance may do so by going to https://market.myracepass.com/store/...24&store=12208 . Adult tickets are $15 per person, while kids 11 and under are free.

In addition to limiting capacity with head count numbers, attendees are encouraged to wear masks, bring hand sanitizer, and utilize the six foot social distancing recommendation as much as possible. Temperature checks/health screenings will be held upon arrival for fans and competitors.

Pits will open Saturday at 3:00, grandstands at 5:00, hotlaps start at 6:00, and racing will take the green at 7:00.

The remainder of the 2020 schedule will be announced in the near future.

For more information, visit www.maconracing.com or call the office at 217-764-3000.

About Macon Speedway:

For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). It’s easy to join the Macon Speedway text service. Fans can text MSFANS to 74574 to receive fan information. Drivers text MSDRIVERS to 74574 to receive driver information. Message and date rates apply. Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000.

Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles. Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials. Macon Speedway is a proud member of the Contingency Connection's $150,000 Racer Rewards Program.

IT IS RACEDAY AT LINCOLN SPEEDWAY! Tickets will be available at the gate but are also available online if you prefer. It's the 2020 season opener!

Divisions:
DIRTcar Racing Pro Late Models
DIRTcar Modifieds
NuTech Seed, LLC DII Midgets
DIRTcar Street Stocks
DIRTcar Hornets

Times:
Pits: 3:00
Stands: 5:00
Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:50
Hotlaps: 6:00
Racing: 7:00

Grandstand Pricing:
Adults – $15
Children 11 & Under – Free

Tickets and pit passes will be sold at track on raceday

If you prefer, pre-order tickets online: https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/…

COVID-19 guidelines will be in place for this event. In addition to limiting capacity with head count numbers, attendees are encouraged to wear masks, bring hand sanitizer, and utilize the six foot social distancing recommendation as much as possible. Temperature checks/health screenings will be held upon arrival for fans and competitors.

Hotels:
Hampton by Hilton - Lincoln IL
Comfort Inn & Suites - Lincoln IL
Mention the Lincoln Speedway discount
Full details at lincolnspeedwayil.com.

Can't make it to Lincoln Speedway for tonight's racing program? Can't get off work quick enough to make it to the race track? Looking for great racing action to watch? Tune in to the Lincoln Speedway LIVE PPV broadcast of tonight's 2020 Season Opener. Five divisions will race to drop the green flag at Lincoln. DIRTcar Racing UMP Modifieds, DIRTcar UMP Pro Crate Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Street Stocks, NuTech Seed, LLC DII Midgets, and DIRTcar UMP Hornets make up the card.

Don't miss out on a night of exciting racing action, your first chance to here at Lincoln this year! Cost is $15 to see the whole night of racing shot by 20+ year motorsports videograpy veteran Muddboss Video cameraman Chuck Flynn on your smart phone, tablet, computer, etc.

Go to https://portal.stretchinternet.com/lincolnspeedway/ or check out lincolnspeedwayil.com and click on the Lincoln Speedway LIVE icon or go to sign up. Broadcast will start at approximately 6:30 PM Central Time.

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IT IS RACEDAY AT MACON! Macon Speedway will be holding its 2020 season opener Saturday, June 13, featuring 7 divisions of action. Pits at 3, stands at 5, hotlaps at 6, and racing at 7.

Saturday, June 13
2020 Season Opener

Divisions:
*DIRTcar Racing Pro Late Models
*BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds
*Neal Tire and Auto Service Pro Modifieds
*DIRTcar Sportsman
*Archers Alley Street Stocks
*DIRTcar Hornets
*Micros By Bailey Chassis Company

Times:
Pits: 3:00
Stands: 5:00
Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:45
Hotlaps: 6:00
Racing: 7:00

Grandstand Pricing:
Adults – $15
Children 11 & Under – Free

Tickets will be available at the gate tonight but you can also pre-order online ahead of time.

Pre-Order Tickets Online: https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/…

COVID-19 guidelines will be in place for this event. In addition to limiting capacity with head count numbers, attendees are encouraged to wear masks, bring hand sanitizer, and utilize the six foot social distancing recommendation as much as possible. Temperature checks/health screenings will be held upon arrival for fans and competitors.

Hotel:
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
217.422.8800
Mention Macon Speedway Discount
Discount Rooms
Full details at maconracing.com.