PLEASANT HILL, Iowa (May 21, 2001) - McTwo Promotions announced today that advanced ticket purchases for the Front Row Challenge are available for the first time ever starting June 1, 2001.

The $5,000- or $50,000-to-win Front Row Challenge at the ½ mile Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa is scheduled for August 6, 2001. Traditionally, fans have lined up for hours the day of the event to purchase reserved grandstand seating, but with the pre-sale availability for this year's event, promoters Bill McCroskey and Terry McCarl hope that fans can enjoy their visit to Iowa without feeling the need to stand in a line most of the day.

In addition to the $5,000- or $50,000-to-win Front Row Challenge, McTwo Promotions has added a non-winged 410 Sprint Car Invitational feature event to the program, paying a minimum of $3,000 to win. Additional announcements are expected soon concerning the addition of the non-winged Invitational.

Ticket pricing is as follows. Reserved grandstand seating is $25.00; Infield with parking is adults $20, kids 6-12 $5.00, kids 5 and under free. Combination infield/pit passes will be available at the gate.

To purchase advanced tickets for the Front Row Challenge, call 515-264-0020 beginning June 1, 2001. Orders will be taken Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM Central time only.

To purchase advanced tickets through the mail, send your name, address, and phone number with ticket requests and appropriate payment to McTwo Promotions, 4905 Beech Blvd., Pleasant Hill, Iowa, 50327.

MasterCard and Visa will be accepted, as will money orders. Sorry, but we can't accept checks for advanced ticket sales.