UMP Hornets race 4/14/18 during 73rd Season @ Macon Speedway

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Racing excitement comes roaring to the green flag to kick off season 73 at Macon Speedway this Saturday night, April 14th. Lots of great fun will be had for all ages including great racing action (of course), CEFCU Kid's Club activities, and a Pre-Race Driver Autograph Session Saturday, April 14 2018 73rd Season Opener CEFCU Kid’s Club Pre-Race Driver Autographs Divisions: Billingsley Elite Wash UMP Modifieds DIRTcar UMP Pro Crate Late Models UMP B-Mods UMP Street Stocks UMP Hornets Beach House 600cc Winged Micro Sprints Presented By Bailey Chassis Company Times: Pits: 3:00 Stands: 5:00 Pill Draw Ends: 5:50 Hotlaps: 6:00 On Track Autographs: 6:40 Racing: 7: 15 Grandstand Pricing: Adults – $12 Children 11 & Under – Free Hotel: Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham 217-864-9311 Mention Macon Speedway Discount 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 $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.

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Racing excitement comes roaring to the green flag to kick off season 73 at Macon Speedway this Saturday night, April 14th. Lots of great fun will be had for all ages including great racing action (of course), CEFCU Kid's Club activities, and a Pre-Race Driver Autograph Session Saturday, April 14 2018 73rd Season Opener CEFCU Kid’s Club Pre-Race Driver Autographs Divisions: Billingsley Elite Wash UMP Modifieds Decatur Building Trades DIRTcar UMP Pro Crate Late Models UMP B-Mods UMP Street Stocks UMP Hornets Beach House 600cc Winged Micro Sprints Presented By Bailey Chassis Company Times: Pits: 3:00 Stands: 5:00 Pill Draw Ends: 5:50 Hotlaps: 6:00 On Track Autographs: 6:40 Racing: 7: 15 Grandstand Pricing: Adults – $12 Children 11 & Under – Free Hotel: Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham 217-864-9311 Mention Macon Speedway Discount About Macon Speedway: For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at http://www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (http://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 $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.

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BE THE ROYAL FAMILY FOR THIS SATURDAY'S 73rd Annual Season Opener at Macon Speedway. Saturday's event features a pre-race autograph session, CEFCU Kid's Club featuring the new t-shirts, and 6 divisions of racing entertainment... LIKE & COMMENT on the Facebook post at https://www.facebook.com/MaconRacing...type=3&theater (look for the photo below) for your chance to be the Macon Speedway Royal Family. Don't forget to SHARE as well to help spread the word. Winner will receive a four pack of tickets to this Saturday's event. The lucky winner will be announced Friday night! Saturday, April 14 2018 73rd Season Opener CEFCU Kid’s Club Pre-Race Driver Autographs Divisions: Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models Billingsley Elite Wash Modifieds B-Mods Street Stocks Hornets Beach House Presented By Bailey Chassis Company Times: Pits: 3:00 Stands: 5:00 Pill Draw Ends: 5:50 Hotlaps: 6:00 On Track Autographs: 6:40 Racing: 7:15 Grandstand Pricing: Adults – $12 Children 11 & Under – Free Hotel: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham in Decatur, IL 217-864-9311 Mention Macon Speedway Discount Location: 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. Stay Updated On Macon Info: 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.

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73rd Season Of Macon Speedway Racing Ready For Green Flag Six Divisions & Autographs Highlight April 14th Opener The 73rd racing season at historic Macon (IL) Speedway is set to go green this coming Saturday, April 14. On tap will be six divisions of racing including the Decatur Building & Trades Pro Late Models, the Billingsley Elite Wash Modifieds, B-Mods, Street Stocks, Hornets, and Beach House Micros presented by Bailey Chassis. The first edition of CEFCU Kid's Club will be held and a special on track autograph session/driver meet-and-greet will be held immediately before the races. 2018 will mark the fourth full season in which the Decatur Building & Trades Pro Late Models will be a regular class at the bullring. Last year, New Berlin, IL driver, Tommy Sheppard, claimed the championship at Macon, while Springfield's Jake Little was close behind. The Pro Late Model class is inviting to drivers, due to its more affordable cost to be competitive. A strong contingent of competitors is set to take a shot at the championship Saturday night. Last season, Taylorville, IL driver Curt Rhodes claimed his second straight championship in the Billingsley Elite Wash Modifieds. The division was strong again last season, boasting in upwards of 100 different competitors during the course of the year. The Billingsley Elite Wash Modified class is a staple at the track, running 21 different times this season. The third division on the card Saturday Night will be the B-Mod’s. This class is in its fourth full season and is another cost effective race car for competitors. Last year 51 different drivers were on track at Macon. It's a growing class with a growing schedule of 21 events at the 1/5-mile this year. Mt. Olive, IL driver, Tim Han(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word), was an amazing 16-for-16 in 2016, an unreal feat. Last year, the competition stepped up a bit but Han(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word) claimed 14 out of 19 features and the championship. The Street Stock division was very competitive in 2017. This season's schedule will see 21 total Street Stock events, four of which are Big Ten sanctioned. In addition, a Midwest Street Stock Championship event and the John Osman Memorial highlight the season. 56 different Street Stock drivers were on track at Macon in 2017. Decatur, IL driver Brian Dasenbrock won his first championship. The Beach House Micros presented by Bailey Chassis Company are on the card for opening night in 2018. The Micros had great car counts throughout the 2017 season, earning them a spot on the opening night schedule. The Micros are a 600cc winged mini sprint type class that fly around the 1/5-mile. Rounding out Saturday's slate of racing will be the Hornet class. Last year, the Hornets had over 65 competitors race at one point or another. Last year, the championship went right down to the wire, with Dustin Reed, of Decatur, IL, winning by just a 120 point margin over Cook Crawford. In addition to the thrilling racing action, Macon Speedway's opener will have a Driver-Sponsor Appreciation Photo & Autograph Session where we will invite the fans onto the track to meet and greet with their favorite drivers. Also the CEFCU Kid's Club will be in full force with the new 2018 t-shirts. Pit gates open Saturday afternoon at 3:00, with grandstands at 5:00, hotlaps begin at 6:00, autograph session at 6:40, and racing action takes the green at 7:15. Adult admission is $12, while children 11 and under get in free. Pit admission is $30 for adults and $15 for children 11 and under. 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 $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.

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Don't forget about our friends at Lincoln Speedway who's opener is Sunday, April 15th BE THE FIRST FAMILY FOR THIS SUNDAY'S 15th Annual Season Opener featuring 5 divisions of racing action including the opener for the Midwest Street Stock Championship. LIKE & COMMENT on the Facebook post at https://www.facebook.com/LincolnILSp...type=3&theater (look for the photo below) for your chance to be the Lincoln Speedway First Family. Don't forget to SHARE as well to help spread the word. Winner will receive a four pack of tickets to this Sunday's event. The lucky winner will be announced Friday night! Sunday, April 15 2018 Lincoln Season Jimmy John's Opener College Student Night Out Midwest Street Stock Championship Opener Divisions: Pro Late Models Modifieds Midwest Street Stock Championship NuTech Seed, LLC DII Midgets By Bailey Chassis Company Hornets Times: Pits: 3:00 Stands: 4:00 Pill Draw Ends: 4:50 Hotlaps: 5:00 Racing: 6:00 Grandstand Pricing: Adults – $15 Children 11 & Under – Free Hotels: Hampton by Hilton - Lincoln Illinois Holiday Inn Express Lincoln Mention the Lincoln Speedway discount 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 $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.

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A great preview of our 73rd Season Opener here at Macon Speedway from the retiring Mark Tupper at the Herald & Review. https://herald-review.com/sports/mot...ign=user-share

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Macon Speedway Season Opening Postponed Due To Weather Racing, Autographs, Spectator Drags Now Set For April 21 (Macon, IL) The 73rd season of racing at Macon Speedway will have to wait one more week to get started, as Mother Nature’s spring wrath has caused another postponement. The season opener, which was set for Saturday, April 14, has been called off due to heavy overnight rains on already saturated grounds. The season is now set to begin on Saturday, April 21 at the 1/5-mile dirt oval. It’s been a tough spring for racing enthusiasts, as weather has forced cancelations of both pre-season test and tunes as well as the opener for Macon County’s entertainment hotspot. Drivers are chomping at the bit to get on track and fans are pumped to hear the sounds, see the sights, and smell the aroma of racing fuel. The next two weeks should fill many of those needs, weather permitting, as Saturday, April 21 will be the season opener, featuring six divisions of action, the pre-race, on-track autograph session, and spectator drags at intermission. CEFCU kid’s club will be held for kids 11 and under, before the races begin in the pavilion. The night will also have free grandstand admission for college students, if they show their current school ID. The April 21 program will have the Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models, Billingsley Elite Wash Modifieds, B-Mods, Sportsman, Street Stocks, and Hornets. Many are also looking ahead to the Saturday, April 28 program at the track, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stars will be in town for the St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100. National stars, Scott Bloomquist, Bobby Pierce, Jonathan Davenport, Josh Richards, Brandon Sheppard, Don O’Neal, Hudson O’Neal, Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson, Jr., and many others will be racing for the top prize. That night will also feature the Billingsley Elite Wash Modifieds and B-Mods. For Macon Speedway, the early season weather issues come only one year after the track completed all but one event on its 2017 schedule. 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 $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.