Pevely, MO— August 3, 2009—Any World of Outlaws race at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is a “Must See” event, as the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring provides some of the most thrilling action of the season on the circuit. The inaugural Ironman 55 on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 will be no exception, as 15 laps will be added to the traditional distance of the finale at I-55 with $20,000 awaiting the winner of the grueling 55-lap A-Feature event on Saturday night. Leading up to the inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55, 55 reasons to attend the race will be offered in five groups of 11.
55 Reason to attend the Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway: Part I:
1. Where else are you going to see 55 laps of World of Outlaws A-Feature racing competition?
2. 14 different winners in the last 14 races for the World of Outlaws at I-55 Raceway
3. Only time the World of Outlaws visit I-55 Raceway this season
4. 24, 850-plus horsepower winged sprint cars on a high-banked 1/3-mile bullring
5. Steve Kinser
6. The Greatest Show on Dirt
7. Titles Galore: 27 championships accounted for by drivers entered in the inaugural Ironman 55- Steve Kinser- 20, Donny Schatz- 3, Sammy Swindell- 3, Danny Lasoski- 1
8. Will the Ironman 55 be someoneÂ’s first career World of Outlaws win? Randy Hannagan and Chad Kemenah both have accomplished that feat at I-55 Raceway
9. Sammy vs. Steve
10. Donny vs. Joey
11. Jac Haudenschild up against the wall
On Friday, August 7 at I-55 Raceway, general admission tickets will be $27, with reserved tickets $29. 2-day tickets are available if purchased before Thursday, August 6 for $50 and includes a pit pass for Saturday. For tickets call the track at 636-479-3219.
On Saturday, August 8 at I-55 Raceway, general admission tickets will be $35 with reserved tickets $37. 2-day tickets are available if purchased before Thursday, August 6 for $50 and includes a pit pass for Saturday. For tickets call the track at 636-479-3219. For more information visit http://www.ironman55.com.
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