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Posted By: gohotfoot on August 15 2013 at 07:05:15 PM
it should be a hell of a show. with knoxville off i would imaginge 40+ cars. not sure the payout or what it takes to interest guys in coming
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We are gearing up for the 35th Jackson Nationals this year on Friday August 30 and Saturday August 31.
Sanctioned by the ASCS National Series and the JSTS, we are expecting a field of 40+ sprinters to battle for a total purse that has reached an estimated $50,000 depending upon field size. The purse breakdown will be available at Jacksonspeedway.com
2 Unique races that are part of the program are on Friday, the first annual Loren Woodke Challenge Cup. This is an invitation only race that will pit the top 2 in points from Jackson Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, ASCS National Tour and ASCS Midwest in a 12 lap dash for $1,500 to win and $300 to start.
The Friday A main, which locks the top 4 into the Jackson Nationals Championship, pays $3,000 to win and $400 to start
On Saturday, the first annual Dick Valentine memorial race will e held. The event will be for top top Non A-Main Qualifiers, and will pay money above the $150 tow money. The Saturday Jackson Nationals Championship will pay $4,000 to win and $400 to start.
The Minnesota Mafia will be in full force supporting the event. They are contributing to the Dick Valentine memorial as well as helping out to put together hard charger and tough luck awards.
There is a special $40 2-day advance purchase only ticket for sale at: http://www.tempotickets.com/tempotickets/site/pages/listing.php?c=243 The tickets will also be for sale at the track and it town, but only until Thursday Aug 29.
There is a good chance that one of the bars in Jackson will be hosting an Iowa Hawkeye viewing party on Saturday for all the black and gold faithful.
A lot of great information is also at www.jacksonspeedway.com and www.pilotracewaynews.com
http://pilotracewaynews.com/News-081213-HallofFame.htm
http://pilotracewaynews.com/News-073113-Nationals.htm
For any teams who want to get a jump on the show, this weekend is the Jackson Nationals Prep night, with $1,250 to win and $200 to start.
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