By Jordan Kuehne
(LEBANON, Mo.) – With many local communities dealing with the harsh side effects from recent wet weather that has led to widespread flooding, Lebanon I-44 Speedway, which saw last weekend’s racing program washed out at the hand of the same storms, looks to provide some welcome relief this Saturday night in the form of heated racing on Monster Energy & Caddy Shack Golf Cars Night at the Races.
“Our heart goes out to those dealing with this miserable weather and the flooding that has hit our entire area,” Lebanon I-44 Speedway General Manager Kevin Greven said. “With that in mind, our staff and drivers are eager to provide a respite this Saturday night in the form of the best weekend entertainment in Mid-Missouri. Our racing should be heated, and if that isn’t hot enough “Lil Boomer” the Jet Powered Golf Car will definitely make warm things up.”
While the headlining O’Reilly Auto Parts NASCAR Pro Late Models will be headlining on Saturday, the docket will also include a strong mix of fan favorites in the other four series, including the Budweiser Modifieds, Monster Energy Sportsman & Super Trucks, Hoosier Tire Road Warriors, and Coca-Cola Chargers. Spectator gates open up at 5:00 p.m., with a full slate of NASCAR Whelen All-American Weekly Series stock car racing scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. on the 3/8th-mile high banked oval.
Lebanon I-44 Speedway offers an alcohol-free Monster Energy Grandstand, featuring aluminum seating with seat-backs, along with Budweiser “Wild Side” tier parking for cars, pickup trucks and RV’s where patrons may park, tailgate and view the races. A great view is also available on the grandstand side in the Budweiser “Fan Deck” area for those that would enjoy an adult beverage.
Admission prices for the Monster Energy grandstands & Budweiser Fan Deck will remain just $10 for Adults, ages 16 and older, in the grandstands while Adult admission on the ‘Budweiser Wild Side’ will remain just $15. Discounted admission will be offered in both locations for Military members with an ID present, as well as Seniors (ages 65 and older) and Juniors (ages 11-15), and Children (ages 10 and younger) will be admitted for free. A grandstand Family Pass for two Adults and two Juniors plus any number of Children is available for $25, while six Adults entering in the same vehicle on tiered parking will be admitted to the ‘Budweiser Wild Side’ for $75.
Lebanon I-44 Speedway is located four miles east of the Lebanon city limit on Historic Route 66. Patrons using Interstate 44 may take Exit 135 and then drive approximately one mile east on Route 66 to the track’s main entrance. Additional information about the track’s 2013 ‘Kickin’ Asphalt’ racing schedule may be found on the facility’s official website, www.i44speedway.net, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Lebanon-I-44-Speedway, and on Twitter (@i44Speedway).