Two huge nights set for Central Missouri Speedway Memorial Day Weekend
WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Persistent rains led to saturated grounds and the cancellation of all Saturday events at Central Missouri Speedway for night one of the annual Memorial Day weekend special. However, the show will go on with night one now set for Sunday evening and night two on Monday.
What was the Saturday night program is now the Sunday program, what was the Sunday program is now the Monday program. The only change in the program is Monday night’s start times will fire off a half hour earlier than scheduled.
Racing activities begin on Sunday, May 25th with USRA Modifieds qualifying for the inside row starting grid for the next night’s finale. Also on the card, ULMA Late Models, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks, B-Modifieds, and the Show-Me Vintage Racing Series.
All weekend long, competing modifieds must be USRA licensed or purchase the temp license. All ULMA late model drivers must be licensed members with ULMA or purchase the temp license on site.
Pricing for Sunday is regular weekly pricing. General admission for adults $12, military w/I.D. and senior citizens 65 years and up $10, kids ages six to twelve $5, children $5 and under free. Pit Gates open at 4:30, grandstands at 5, driver’s, meeting at 6:30, hot laps at 7, and racing at 7:30. Be sure to visit www.centralmissourispeedway.net for all the latest news and information. Pit Passes are $25.
Night two takes place on Monday, May 26th with USRA ‘Mighty’ Modifieds returning for qualifying spots to make up the outside row starting grid for the 40-lap finale at the end of the night. ULMA Late Models return for a second night of action with USRA B-Modifieds and Street Stocks also competing. Street Stocks and B-Modifieds are not competing for track points on Monday night.
Track registration fees do not apply to any competing class on Monday. However, all competing modifieds must be USRA licensed or purchase the temp license, all competing B-Modifieds must be USRA licensed or purchase the temp license, and all ULMA late model drivers must be licensed members with ULMA or purchase the temp license on site.
Pricing for Sunday is special-event pricing. General admission for adults $15, military w/I.D. and senior citizens 65 years and up $12, kids ages six to twelve $5, children $5 and under free. Pit Gates open at 4:00, grandstands at 5, driver’s, meeting at 6:00, hot laps at 6:30, and racing at 7:00. Be sure to visit www.centralmissourispeedway.net for all the latest news and information. Pit Passes are $30 for all personnel entering the pits with the exception of USRA “A” Modified drivers, which are $25.
‘Mighty’ Modifieds compete for $3,000 to win on Monday, May 26. Regular purses are in effect throughout the weekend for the other participating car classes and may be found on the main CMS website under “Driver” link at www.centralmissourispeedway.net.
On Sunday the 25th the track hosts its first-ever wine-tasting event from Noon to 5 p.m. The event takes place in the shaded area close to the front side parking area, just off of Hwy 13, four miles north of Warrensburg. Patrons should bring their favorite relaxing chairs and blankets and enjoy an afternoon in the shade.
Planned featured wineries are Arcadian Moon Vineyards and Winery, La Bella Vineyards and Winery, and Fahrmeier Family Vineyards. Granny's Old Fashioned Kettle Corn featuring home-made Kettle Corn, three different types of Pork Rinds, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, and Pulled Pork sandwiches available for purchase. The event also features live music throughout the afternoon.
Check out CMS online at www.centralmissourispeedway.net for all the latest schedule updates, news, and information! On race day, be sure to call the Track Report Line for general information at (660) 747-2166. Follow us on Twitter @CMSgoing_green. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Central-Missouri-Speedway. CMS may also be found on Instagram.
Primary sponsors for CMS this season include Cliff Harris Warrensburg Ford, Budweiser, Sunoco Race Fuels, Good Time Oldies 1450 KOKO/98.5 FM The Bar, Pepsi, KMMO FM 102.9, Midwest Coatings, Better Country KIX 105.7 FM, Comfort Inn Warrensburg Station, 610 Sports Radio Kansas City, KRLI Country 103.9 FM, Heartland Waste, and 'Today's New Hit Country' 95.3 FM KDKD.
This year’s list of outstanding business partners includes: Victory Trophies & Plaques, Roundabout Café, Batliner Recycling, Blue Springs Chiropractic, OK Tire Stores, Rick Darling Performance, Reece Nichols Realty LLC, Bodee's Racers Auction, Finish Line Performance, Economy Lumber and Hardware, Brooks Automotive LLC, Eickleberry Concrete & Construction, JA Performance, Kleinschmidt's Western Store, Rod End Supply, Quality Home Improvements, Wolf Tire Service, Miller Lite, Goody’s Steakburgers, The Cornerstone Agency, Impact Signs Awnings and Wraps, Lek-Tro-Mek Service Co., Seeburg Mufflers, and RacinDirt.com.
CMS is located 3.5-miles north of Warrensburg, MO from the junction of Highways 50 and 13 in Warrensburg just north of the new Hwy 13 by-pass round-a-bout, or from the Higginsville exit off I-70, head south on Highway 13 for twelve and half miles.