ACTION PACKED CORNHUSKER CLASSIC RETURNS WITH MORE IN STORE FOR FANS

Racing and Other Activities Both Saturday and Sunday

Danielle Jensen, Director of Operations and Marketing

Greenwood, NE (August 13, 2007)- The fast paced racing action of the National Champion Racing Association (NCRA) Late Models and Topless Outlaw Racing Series (TORA) Late Models in a 35 lap $3,000 to win feature race will highlight an action packed weekend at I-80 Speedway for their annual Cornhusker Classic, September 21-23. Support classes include the IMCA/I-80 Speedway/USRA type Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Nationals, IMCA Stock Cars/Pro Ams, B Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Novice Crate Late Models, Pro Hornets and Novice Hornets. Also on the card for the weekend is a variety of activities for race fans and their families.

The 2007 Cornhusker Classic kicks off on Friday evening with a practice session and the Pre-Cornhusker Classic Bash at the Checkered Flag Bar and Grill. Practice Session will start at 7:00 p.m., and a pit pass is only $15. Practice will end no later then 10:00 p.m. The Pre-Cornhusker Classic Bash will start at 6:00 p.m. and a pig roast and beverages are available for only $5 per person with a pit pass, or $10 without.

The NCRA and TORA Superstars will hit I-80 Speedway on Saturday, September 22 to compete in a $3000 to win 35 lap feature. Kelly Boen, John Anderson and Kyle Berck are the top three in the NCRA point standings, and in the TORA standings Berck is followed by Delbert Smith and Mike Wiarda. They are scheduled to race against local favorites such as Leon Zeitner, Chad Humston and Joe Kosiski. Also on the card for Saturday will be qualifying races for IMCA/I-80 Speedway/USRA type Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Nationals, Pro Am/Pro Stock, B Modifieds and Hobby Stocks.

On Sunday, last chance qualifying and feature races will be held for all of the support classes from Saturday. Also, Pro Hornets will race in a $200 to win 12 lap feature race with starting position determined by draw. Novice Hornets and Novice Crates also will run feature races for a trophy. Lineups will be determined by draw.

Both days kids will be able to play at the I-80 Speedway playground, ride their bikes on Little Sunset Speedway and watch a movie at the Checkered Flag Bar and Grill. The sand volleyball court also will be open if people would like to organize their own games. The playground, Little Sunset and volleyball court will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. The movie will be shown both days at 2:00 p.m.

Camping is available for free on the grounds of Nebraska Raceway Park: home to I-80 Speedway. Showers are available in the restrooms of the Checkered Flag Bar and Grill, but there are no water or electrical hookups for campers. The Checkered Flag Bar and Grill will be open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, serving breakfast both days until 11:00 a.m. and then the regular menu of broasted chicken and other sandwiches will be available. They also will be giving away NASCAR merchandise all three nights through a drawing.

Racing on Saturday starts at 6:30 p.m. with the front gates opening at 5:00 p.m. Tickets for adults are $18, juniors 11-17 are $15, and kids 10 and under are free. Racing on Sunday starts at 5:30 p.m., with front gates opening at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and juniors 11-17 are $13, with kids 10 and under free.

Pit passes for this event are $15 for Friday, $30 for Saturday and $30 for Sunday. A three-day pit pass can be purchased for $60. Anyone under the age of 19 must have a minor’s release form on file with I-80 Speedway. The forms are available online at the track website, www.neracewaypark.com, at the track office, 5040 I Street, or at the track itself.