POWRi Freedom Fest July 3 & 4 at Macon Speedway

Macon Racing · 6/25/15, 2:46 PM

On Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, the first ever POWRi Freedom Fest will bring race teams and fans from all over. The Midgets and Micros will be running both days in addition to a special non-wing Micro show. UMP Street Stocks will add to the show on Friday night, while the Billingsley Towing Modifieds will run on Saturday. Friday’s show will include fireworks, while Saturday’s show will start off with a Garth Brooks Tribute Band from 4:00-7:00. The weekend is huge and will be filled with great racing and entertainment.

Macon Racing · 6/26/15, 3:04 PM

Macon Speedway Freedom Fest
Millstadt, IL – The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series are set to make their fourth and fifth appearance at the “Mighty” Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois on July 3rd and July 4th for the Macon Speedway Freedom Fest. The last POWRi appearance at Macon Speedway was on June 6th for the third night of Illinois SPEED Week, with Christopher Bell and Matt Howard taking division wins.
POWRi and Macon Speedway officials are assuring drivers, teams, and fans that the track prep concerns and complaints from the June 6th event have been heard and are taken into consideration. Therefore, only three classes total will be run at Macon Speedway for the Freedom Fest. Friday, July 3rd will host POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets, POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros, and Street Stocks, with fireworks on display after the feature events. Saturday, July 4th will include a band before the races in the afternoon, with POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets, POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros, and UMP Modifieds taking the center state in the evening. Each night will be run as a completely separate show, with no cars locking into Saturday night’s show. Friday night will be regular payout for both midgets and micros, with Saturday’s midget feature paying $3000 to WIN.
Contact:
Derek Schuett
POWRi Media
info@powri.com

For more information check out:
http://maconracing.com
http://facebook.com/MaconRacing
http://twitter.com/maconspeedway
or call the office at 217-764-3000

Stephen Cording · 6/26/15, 3:50 PM

Hopefully the same will apply for the 2016 POWRi Speedweek. If not, then I ain't going. This years event was a hostage situation.

bmemmer · 6/26/15, 9:09 PM

I thought Saturday's show was suppose to pay 5g's at least that's what they were advertising during speed week

ISF · 6/26/15, 9:19 PM

No one loves watching top flight midget racing at Mighty Macon more than I do but we will not attend another midget show at Macon with more than 2 support classes.

A car load of us will be making the trip to Macon for both shows the 3rd & 4th of July due to the change of heart regarding too many support classes.

Thanks Macon!!

Macon Racing · 6/30/15, 1:24 PM

https://www.facebook.com/MaconRacing...4815269921/?ft

Video teaser for this weekend's POWRi Freedom Fest. It's going to be a GREAT WEEKEND!

Macon Racing · 6/30/15, 9:00 PM

Macon Speedway Freedom Fest Doubleheader This Weekend

Millstadt, IL – The POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series are set to make their fourth and fifth appearance at the “Mighty” Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois on July 3rd and July 4th for the Macon Speedway Freedom Fest. The last POWRi appearance at Macon Speedway was on June 6th for the third night of Illinois SPEED Week, with Christopher Bell and Matt Howard taking division wins. The weekend will be filled with racing, fireworks, and music entertainment.

Friday, July 3rd will feature POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets, POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros, Street Stocks, and non-wing micros, with fireworks on display after the feature events. Saturday, July 4th will include Brian Shartzer and his Garth Brooks Tribute band before the races at 4:00, with POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets, POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros, UMP Modifieds, and non-wing micros, taking the center state in the evening.

Riverside, California driver Darren Hagen currently leads the Midget standings by 410 points over Carl Junction, Missouri competitor Andrew Felker. Austin Brown, Kyle Schuett, and Christopher Bell complete the top five in the national standings. Concordia, Missouri driver Nathan Benson is leading the Micro standings, entering Freedom Fest. Ayrton Gennetten, Joe B Miller, Aaron Andruskevitch, and Matt Howard are top five competitors. Macon Speedway Street Stock point leader Terry Reed and Billingsley Towing Modified competitor, Rodney Standerfer, will look to continue their early season success at this weekend’s events.

Each night will be run as a completely separate show, with preliminary events and features both nights. Friday night will be regular payout for both midgets and micros, with Saturday’s midget feature paying $3000 to WIN. Pit gates each day will open at 3:00, grandstands at 4:00, hotlaps at 6:00, and racing action will take the green at 7:00. Admission prices are $15 for adults, while children 11 and under are free.

For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). It’s easy to join the Macon Speedway text service. Fans can text MSFANS to 74574 to receive fan information. Drivers text MSDRIVERS to 74574 to receive driver information. Message and date rates apply. Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000.

Macon Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur on U.S. 51, then 0.6 miles west on Andrews Street and south to 205 N. Wiles. Macon Speedway hosts racing every Saturday night, plus many weeknight specials.

CURRENT POWRi & MACON SPEEDWAY POINTS

POWRi Lucas Oil National Midgets (Top 10)
1)Darren Hagen-Riverside, CA 2860 2)Andrew Felker-Carl Junction, MO 2450 3)Austin Brown-Millstadt, IL 2220 4)Kyle Schuett-Philo, IL 2180 5)Christopher Bell-Norman, OK 2010 6)Spencer Bayston-Lebanon, IN 1800 7)Tyler Thomas-Collinsville, OK 1760 8)Tanner Thornson-Minden, NV 1660 9)Tucker Klaasmeyer-Paola, KS 1620 10)Jake Neuman 1550-New Berlin, IL

POWRi Speedway Motors Outlaw Micros (Top 10)
1)Nathan Benson-Concordia, MO 1580 2)Ayrton Gennetten-Versailles, MO 1430 3)Joe B Miller-Millersville, MT 1390 4)Aaron Andruskevitch-Riverton, IL 1210 5)Matt Howard-Lawrence, KS 1170 6)Shelby Bosie-Sherman, IL 1090 7)Chris Cochran-Shawnee, OK 1030 8)Nick Howard-Lawrence, KS 1020 9)Joey Wirth-Waterloo, IL 1000 10)Frank Galusha-Lincoln, NE 990

Billingsley Towing UMP Modifieds (Top 10)
1)Rodney Standerfer-Germantown, IL 450 2)Jeff Graham-Stonington, IL 432 3)Clark Robertson-Shelbyville, IL 368 4)Curt Rhodes-Decatur, IL 346 5)Randy Spaugh-Decatur, IL 338 6)Joe Strawkas-Buffalo, IL 310 7)Rick Hamilton-Decatur, IL 304 8)David Crawley, Jr.-Decatur, IL 288 9)TD Burger-Saunemin, IL 280 10)Ethan Schnapp-Springfield, IL 260

UMP Street Stocks (Top 10)
1)Terry Reed-Decatur, Il 448 2)Kyle Waters-Oreana, IL 420 3)Brian Dasenbrock-Decatur, IL 412 4)Jason Scrimpsher-Decatur, IL 362 5)Greg Osman-Macon, IL 360 6)Jeffery Reed, Jr.-Blue Mound, IL 340 7)Tharen Reno-Springfield, IL 302 8)Bobby Beiler-Blue Mound, IL 286 9)Nick Justice-Harristown, IL 266 10)Dustin Reed-Decatur, IL 216

Macon Racing · 7/2/15, 11:05 AM

WIN FREE TICKETS TO FREEDOM FEST!!!

Macon Speedway is hosting a huge event this coming Friday and Saturday, July 3/4. The fun holiday weekend will include fireworks, live music entertainment, and great racing from the POWRi Midgets & Micros, non wing micros, and SS Friday and Modifieds Saturday.

Like/Share/Comment the pic above at https://www.facebook.com/MaconRacing...type=1&theater for your chance to win a four pack of tickets. Two winners will be randomly chosen on Thursday night. One will get Friday tickets, the other will get Saturday tickets.

Good luck and see you at the races!

Macon Racing · 7/2/15, 11:11 AM

POWRi Freedom Fest Garth Brooks Tribute concert Saturday at 4pm. This FREE Pre-Race concert is open to the public in the grass by the pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music provided by Brian Shartzer as Garth Brooks.

Hillbilly Hangover 4:00-4:45
Garth Brooks 5:00-7:00

Macon Racing · 7/3/15, 11:49 AM

It's RACE DAY at Macon Speedway.

Tonight is night #1 of 2 of the FIRST EVER POWRi Freedom Fest.

Classes racing tonight are the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midgets, Speedway Motors POWRi 600cc Winged Micros, DIRTcar UMP Street Stocks, and Beach House Non-Wing Micros. Night 1 action presented by Casey's General Store

There is going to be an AWESOME FIREWORKS display. Bring the kids to enter the Go Cart giveaway contest as well.

Pits open at 3:00, grandstands at 4:00, qualifying at 5:00, and racing will start at 7:00.

Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, while children 11 and under are free.

6/30/15, 1:24 PM	#6 Re: POWRi Freedom Fest July 3 & 4 at Macon Speedway
Macon Racing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 769	https://www.facebook.com/MaconRacing...4815269921/?ft Video teaser for this weekend's POWRi Freedom Fest. It's going to be a GREAT WEEKEND! _________________________________________________ Last edited by Macon Racing; 6/30/15 at 1:26 PM.

6/25/15, 2:46 PM	#1 POWRi Freedom Fest July 3 & 4 at Macon Speedway
Macon Racing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 769	On Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, the first ever POWRi Freedom Fest will bring race teams and fans from all over. The Midgets and Micros will be running both days in addition to a special non-wing Micro show. UMP Street Stocks will add to the show on Friday night, while the Billingsley Towing Modifieds will run on Saturday. Friday’s show will include fireworks, while Saturday’s show will start off with a Garth Brooks Tribute Band from 4:00-7:00. The weekend is huge and will be filled with great racing and entertainment.

6/26/15, 9:09 PM	#4
bmemmer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,070	I thought Saturday's show was suppose to pay 5g's at least that's what they were advertising during speed week

7/2/15, 11:05 AM	#8 Re: POWRi Freedom Fest July 3 & 4 at Macon Speedway
Macon Racing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 769	WIN FREE TICKETS TO FREEDOM FEST!!! Macon Speedway is hosting a huge event this coming Friday and Saturday, July 3/4. The fun holiday weekend will include fireworks, live music entertainment, and great racing from the POWRi Midgets & Micros, non wing micros, and SS Friday and Modifieds Saturday. Like/Share/Comment the pic above at https://www.facebook.com/MaconRacing...type=1&theater for your chance to win a four pack of tickets. Two winners will be randomly chosen on Thursday night. One will get Friday tickets, the other will get Saturday tickets. Good luck and see you at the races!

7/2/15, 11:11 AM	#9 Re: POWRi Freedom Fest July 3 & 4 at Macon Speedway
Macon Racing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 769	POWRi Freedom Fest Garth Brooks Tribute concert Saturday at 4pm. This FREE Pre-Race concert is open to the public in the grass by the pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music provided by Brian Shartzer as Garth Brooks. Hillbilly Hangover 4:00-4:45 Garth Brooks 5:00-7:00

7/3/15, 11:49 AM	#10 Re: POWRi Freedom Fest July 3 & 4 at Macon Speedway
Macon Racing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 769	It's RACE DAY at Macon Speedway. Tonight is night #1 of 2 of the FIRST EVER POWRi Freedom Fest. Classes racing tonight are the Lucas Oil POWRi National Midgets, Speedway Motors POWRi 600cc Winged Micros, DIRTcar UMP Street Stocks, and Beach House Non-Wing Micros. Night 1 action presented by Casey's General Store There is going to be an AWESOME FIREWORKS display. Bring the kids to enter the Go Cart giveaway contest as well. Pits open at 3:00, grandstands at 4:00, qualifying at 5:00, and racing will start at 7:00. Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, while children 11 and under are free.