I-44 bringing in new dirt, halts action for two weeks

  • May 22, 2008
  • by Ronnie Williams

LEBANON, Mo. - The high banks of the Lebanon I-44 Speedway will not be in action on either May 24 or May 31 to put down a new dirt surface.

The current red clay surface has alot of drivers concerned over tire wear and the extreme hardness on the equipment.

Promoter Randy Mooneyham said this was a tough decision as things had been different than last season. This season has saw side by side action each week with two grooves being shown, but Mooneyham is listening to many drivers around the area and feels that this is the time to make the switch.

The track was scheduled with a special fan price of $5 for this weeekend's action and a special kids event was scheduled along with the regular racing shows.

The track will re-open on Saturday night, June 7 with a regular points show in the Central-Bank Racing Series featuring UMP Late Models, USRA Modifieds, B-Mods, Bombers, Factory Stocks, Rookies and Super Stocks.

The next scheduled special at I-44 Speedway is June 11 as the AllState Insurance DLRA Late Models will be chalanging the MSRA Late Models out of Arkansas, along with points races for USRA Modifieds, B-Mods and Bombers. Currently, if the same driver in the USRA Modified feature can win at both Midway and I-44, there is bonus money up for grabs.

The Speedway is hosting it's Silver Anniversary of racing this season and still has a very aggressive schedule for the 2008 season.

For more information contact promoter Randy Mooneyham at 417-224-7074 or visit the website at www.lebanonI-44Speedway.net.