EASTABOGA, AL – Rain washed out the first of two nights of racing on Friday night at Talladega Short Track for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series. The series will try again on Saturday night with a 50-lap $2,500-to-win main event. Talladega Short Track officials said arm bands from tonight’s scheduled 40-lap $2,000-to-win rained out race will be honored on Saturday.

On Saturday night, the pit gate opens at 3 p.m., with NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Pre-Race Registration and Technical Inspection from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Drivers Meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. with Hot Laps and Racing to follow.

Talladega Short Track is located at 4343 Speedway Blvd., Eastaboga, AL 36260. Fans and competitors are encouraged to approach Talladega Short Track from the East on Speedway Blvd. off the Eastaboga Exit #173 off I-20 to avoid any congestion around Talladega Super Speedway. For more information call 256-831-1413, visit the track web site at www.talladegashorttrack.com, or like their Facebook page at Talladega Short Track.

For more information and rules about the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, visit the series web site at www.nesmithracing.com, or visit the series on Facebook at NeSmith Racing. Becoming a fan of the NeSmith Racing Facebook page will make you eligible for special prizes that will be given away each month. You can follow us on Twitter @NeSmithRacing.


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