Lebanon,Mo.-Lebanon Midway Speedway owners Jack and Dana Jones have announced that the Speedway will hold a Special Relay For Life Night at the races on July 15th with a special race involving a representitve from the teams competing at intermission in local drivers cars.
“Relay for Life is a great thing and even in these tough times,people find ways to help support it.”Quoted Owner Jack Jones. “We are happy to host this event to show our support.”This is something that has hit everyone in their life at one time or another.”
The Relay teams will be selling advance tickets for the races that evening.The cost of the ticket for Adults is $10 with Juniors tickets being $5(Ages 8-15) with part of the proceeds going to the Relay Teams to help acheive their goals for the season.The Highlight of the evening will be a special race at intermission between the teams selling tickets and being involved in this event in local drivers Racecars that compete at the Midway on Friday Nights with the winner taking home a trophy along with some extra prize money from the Relay’s 50/50 ticket raffle that evening.
“We have had some of our area drivers step-up to provide racecars for someone who has never raced before and that is a big part of this deal.”quoted announcer Ronnie Williams.”This is about neighbor helping neighbor in these tough times and our drivers are stepping up to the plate and it is very much appreciated.”Cars that will be competing are from the Energy Company PureStock and Transport Graphics StreetStock division.
The Race For the Purple Crown will happen around 9PM that evening.Racing action starts at 8PM.
Fans and supporters can purchase their ticket from any Relay for Life team member in the area or at the Lebanon License Office up until July 14th,the day of the event.
The local racing action that night will include the Central Bank Chase for the Championship featuring FactoryStocks,Aaron’s Modifieds,Energy Company PureStocks,Rocky Ridge Construction Midwest Modz, and Transport Graphics StreetStocks.
Tickets are available the night of the race at the Tracks Grandstand Admission both,but the Speedway urges everyone to get their tickets in advance to help out the hard-working Relay Teams as this is one of the last Big-Fund Raiser events before the Walk July 30th and 31st at Atchley Park.