BRP Big 8 Series Releases 2009 Schedule

Rockford, IL- The BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet has released the 2009 schedule for the popular Midwest based group which highlights the best weekly drivers from tracks across Wisconsin and Illinois. Rockford Speedway will host the opening event with the running of the 32nd annual Spring Classic featuring a 108 lap feature event for the Big 8 Series contingent.

"We are pleased with how the schedule is developing, all of these events are turning into annual stops for us, sometimes we headline the event, other times we join the ASA Midwest Tour, but I know our style of racing is sure to bring out the best that short track racing has to offer." Commented Series Director Gregg McKarns. "Our hope is to announce one if not two additional dates in the near future."

As the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet enters its fifth year of competition, many feel Jeremy Miller has a strong chance of claiming his third championship in a row, even though he secured his second straight title over Michael Bilderback by a mere point at the conclusion of 2008. Other challengers joining Bilderback in the quest to knock Miller off the top spot include Mid-American Stock Car Series Champion James Swan, Madison International Champion Bobby Wilberg, Jefferson runner-up Steve Dobbratz, Rockford top shoe Ryan Carlson and 2008 Rookie of the Year Ross Kenseth.

For more information on the Big 8 Series including rules, marketing and history, visit www.big8series.com.

2009 Big 8 Late Model Series Schedule
Tentative - Subject to Change
Day Date Track Location Laps
Sunday Apr 19 Rockford Speedway Loves Park, IL 108
Sunday May 3 Madison Int'l Speedway Oregon, WI 38
June To Be Determined TBD TBD
Friday Jul 24 Golden Sands Speedway Plover, WI 58
Tuesday Aug 4 Wisconsin Int'l Raceway Kaukauna, WI 38
Fri-Sat Sep 18-19 Jefferson Speedway Jefferson, WI T 50's
Saturday Oct 3 Rockford Speedway Loves Park, IL 108
Saturday Oct 10 La Crosse Fair Speedway West Salem, WI 48