Pevely, MO— August 4, 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 reasons to attend the Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway: Part II:
12. Can Donny Schatz win the 100th A-Feature of his World of Outlaw career? He sits at 99 and a victory during the Ironman 55 weekend would make him the 5th driver in history to accomplish the feat
13. Track record holder Stevie Smith back at I-55 Raceway for the first time since 2002
14. Just 50 points separate Donny Schatz and Jason Meyers in the championship standings
15. Hall of Famer Shane Carson walking the pits
16. 2 generations of the Kinser family in action, with Steve and Kraig doing battle
17. Be part of sprint car racing history by attending the inaugural event
18. Tim Kaeding on the high banks of I-55 going for $20,000
19. Randy Hannagan beat the World of Outlaws on a 1/3-mile bullring earlier this season at Thunderbowl Raceway in California
20. The level of competition on the World of Outlaws circuit is second to none this season
21. What else is there to do on a Friday and Saturday night in the summer in Pevely, Missouri?
22. See track owner Ken Schrader race a UMP DIRTcar Modified
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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