With spring fast approaching fans in the area anticipate the start of racing at Tazewell Speedway. The wait will soon be over as we kick off our 44th season on Saturday night April 4th with the Tennessee Thunder Dirt Car Series. The region's top Super Late Model drivers will be on hand to compete for $3,000 to win. Also in action for the season opener will be Limited Late Models, Modified Street, Pure Street, and 4 Cylinders. Track owner Gary Hall had his crew working hard over the winter laying down tons of new clay. Several drivers were on hand this past Saturday for an open practice session and were quick to praise the new racing surface. There will be lots of special events and promotions throughout the season to make it easier for families to attend. Highlights of the season include the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Dirt Car series making two stops on May 23rd and September 6th. Ray Cook's O'Reilly Southern Nationals Series will roll into town on Saturday July 25th for the finale of the their grueling two week tour that will visit ten different tracks in a matter of thirteen days. This will be the fifth consecutive year that the Southern Nationals crown their champion with the finale at Tazewell Speedway. The O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified Series will visit Tazewell Speedway on June 6th and August 15th. The biggest race of the year will come on Sunday July 5th as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctions the Toyota Knoxville 75. The nation's top Super Late Model drivers will be on hand to vie for $10,000 to win. There will be special races for our support divisions throughout the season with some surprises thrown in. Below is the 2009 schedule. For more information visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net. Tazewell Speedway 2009 Schedule Saturday April 4th Tennessee Thunder Dirt Car Series $3,000 to win Along with Limited Late Models, Modified Street, Pure Street and 4 Cylinders Saturday April 11th No racing (Easter weekend) Saturday April 18th Double points in all divisions Limited Late Models- $1,200 to win Twin features for Modified Street Plus Pure Street and 4 Cylinders Saturday April 25th Weekly racing program Saturday May 2nd Weekly racing program Saturday May 9th Weekly racing program Plus Kids Foot Race for Bicycles Saturday May 16th Weekly racing program Saturday May 23rd O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Dirt Car Series $4,000 to win Super Late Models plus double points in other divisions and fireworks Saturday May 30th No racing Saturday June 6th O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified Series- $2,000 to win plus weekly divisions Saturday June 13th Weekly racing program Saturday June 20th Weekly racing program plus Kids Foot Race For Bicycles. Free Coke and hot dog for kids 12 and under Saturday June 27th Weekly racing program Friday July 3rd Mid-Season Championship Limited Late Models- $1,500 to win and double points Twin features and double points for all other divisions plus fireworks Sunday July5th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $10,000 to win sponsored by Toyota Knoxville Double points for other divisions Saturday July 11th No racing Saturday July 18th Weekly racing program Candy toss for kids Saturday July 25th O'Reilly Southern Nationals Finale $5,300 to win Plus weekly divisions Saturday August 1st Weekly racing program Saturday August 8th Weekly racing program Back to school night for kids with specials and giveaways Saturday Aug. 15th O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Open Wheel Modified $2,000 to win plus weekly racing divisions Saturday Aug. 22nd No racing (Bristol weekend) Saturday Aug. 29th Weekly racing program Sunday Sept. 6th O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Dirt Car Series $5,000 to win plus weekly divisions and fireworks Saturday Sept. 12th No racing Saturday Sept. 19th Weekly racing program Saturday Sept. 26th Season Finale with trophies and points monies for all divisions. Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
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