Preparations continue for drivers and fans for the 1st Annual $10,000 to win Pepsi South Dakota Sprint Car Nationals is coming closer. On Friday, April 27th, drivers will arrive at the Sioux City oval and compete in a unique format. The format will see drivers run an full round of heat races in round 1. Round 2 of heat races will see a complete invert of the finishing order of the heat races. The top 16 spots based on the accumulated passing points will lock themselves into the field for the $10,000 to win, $700 to star A Main. The base pay for the heat races is $300 per heat race, with some local sponsors coming on board to increase the pay in each heat.
On Saturday, twin consolation races are scheduled to set the final 8 starting spots in the A Main event with the top 4 in each heat race advancing. The 35 lap A Main event will close the evening and crown the champion of the South Dakota sprints and award the $10,000 check.
Drivers registration is now open and can be found at http://www.parkjeff.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=421653. Drivers from accross the upper midwest from a variety of sanctions including the MSTS, Nebraska 360 Sprints, UMSS, and Sprint Invaders have contacted the track about entering this 1st ever event.
On Friday Night, gates will open at 5 pm with racing slated for 7 pm. Joining the MSTS/Ne 360 Sprints Sprint Cars will be the IMCA RACESaver Sprints, J&J Fitting Stock Cars and Sport Modifieds. Adults are $15, Seniors 70+ $10 and Children 6-16 $5
On Saturday Night gates will open at 4 pm with racing slated for 6:45pm. The MSTS/Ne 360 Sprints will be joined again by the IMCA RACESaver Sprints, Artworks Graphics IMCA Modifieds and Hobby Stocks. Adults are $15, Seniors 70+ $10 and Children 6-16 $5
Camping will be available each night on the north end of the spectator parking. Should anyone require hookups, the North Sioux City KOA is located just over 1 mile south of the track and can be booked by calling 605-232-4519. Adults are $20, Seniors 70+ $10 and Children 6-16 $5
The Days Inn in North Sioux City will be a special racers rate available on rooms and can be booked by calling 605-232-3366.
For more information call the Park Jefferson Speedway at 712-202-5540 or email [email protected]