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$10,000 Jason Leffler Memorial Race

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Second Annual Jason Leffler Memorial Race to Take Place at Wayne County Speedway on August 26th

WAYNE CITY, Ill.(July 11, 2014) - Wayne County Speedway is pleased to announce the second annual Jason Leffler Memorial race sponsored by Great Clips on Tuesday, August 26th at 7 PM. The event is one of the largest purses for a POWRI midget race with a $10,000 payout to the winner. 100% of the front entrance will go to the Charlie Dean Leffler Discretionary Fund. Among a host of notable racers, current World of Outlaws champion Daryn Pittman and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, JJ Yeley, have committed to compete in the event. The event will air on MAV TV at a later date.

Track owner Doug Stringer, a Mcleansboro, Ill. resident and former owner of Akins Motorsports, decided to run this event after the tragic passing of his long-time friend one year ago. Leffler left behind a son, Charlie Dean.

“I am proud to host the second annual Jason Leffler Memorial race,” says Stringer. “This race is my way to honor Jason who was a great competitor, a great friend and an amazing father to Charlie Dean. As we continue to celebrate Jason’s life, it’s important that we keep Charlie Dean in our thoughts and do everything we can to ensure he grows up knowing how truly remarkable his father was and how much he was respected as both a driver and a friend. Making sure Charlie Dean has everything in life Jason would have wanted him to have is a priority for many of us.”

The Tuesday night event will be preceded by a dinner and silent auction on Monday night at 7PM at Stringer’s home residence in McLeansboro. Entertainment will be provided by Country Music Independent Entertainer of the Year award winner Ryan Daniel.
All proceeds and donations will go to the Charlie Dean Leffler Discretionary Fund.

Stringer’s company, Stringer Holdings, manages the NASCAR, World of Outlaws and POWRI race sponsorships for Great Clips. Leffler represented the world’s largest salon brand in the NASCAR Nationwide Series from 2006-2011. As a tribute to him, Great Clips is proudly serving as title sponsor of the Jason Leffler Memorial race.

Stringer expects an impressive showing with the entry list growing every day and welcomes racers from all over the country to come to come out and have a great race in honor a fellow racer.

For more information, visit www.racewaynecountyspeedway.com
or www.facebook.com/racewaynecountyspeedway

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Went last year and it was great! I will be there again in August. I am not trying to be a smart butt or anything, but it looks like the poster says 5 miles North of Interstate 54. It is Interstate 64. I hope you haven't sent this to the printers yet.

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Thanks for the correction :) We are very excited for this race. We just finished adding a elevated deck at the track so we can fit more people.

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Originally Posted by Wayne City Speedway:
Thanks for the correction :) We are very excited for this race. We just finished adding a elevated deck at the track so we can fit more people.

Last year I sat in the temporary bleachers coming out of turn four and a couple of times I thought I was going to be able to shake hands with the drivers as they went by. It was an amazing perspective to watch them so close! Thank you for hosting this race!:6:

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One of the best races I saw in 2013!

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The BEST $10 you will spend at the track this year or any year!!!!!....:6:

They need to have a memorial race in the silver crown series for him

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Attention: Anyone planning on staying in Southern Illinois for the Jason Leffler Memorial Race.

We have 20 rooms blocked for the race, rate guaranteed at $99.00 per night. You must use the code WCS and book the rooms by August 9 to receive the rate. Any bookings after that date are subject to rack rate.

Hotel Information:

Hampton Inn & Suites
Address: 221 Potomac Blvd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Phone: (618) 244-2323

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I went down to Turn 1 and watched for a bit and ate dirt but it was worth it!..;)...:6:

Originally Posted by illinisprintfan:
Last year I sat in the temporary bleachers coming out of turn four and a couple of times I thought I was going to be able to shake hands with the drivers as they went by. It was an amazing perspective to watch them so close! Thank you for hosting this race!:6:

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We are excited to announce that NHRA & IHRA drag racer Clay Millican will be attending the Jason Leffler Memorial Race on August 26th. He will be available for autographs the day of the race at 5:30.

Career highlights include:
6 Consecutive World Championships 2001-2006
Winningest Top Fuel Driver in IHRA History
51 IHRA National Event Wins
Advanced to every Final Round in a Season (2003)
Top Fuel Consecutive Event Wins (10 set in 2002)
Top Fuel Consecutive Round Wins (30 set in 2002)

The list of attendees keeps growing with the race almost a month away. We hope to see you there.

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*IMPORTANT UPDATE* Jason Leffler Memorial Race

Due to the overwhelming amount of entries in the midget race, we will not be running micros. We are sorry about any inconveniences this might cause.

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Sounds like this will be a good deal. Just wish I lived closer. Hope it goes great.

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Originally Posted by Wayne City Speedway:
*IMPORTANT UPDATE* Jason Leffler Memorial Race

Due to the overwhelming amount of entries in the midget race, we will not be running micros. We are sorry about any inconveniences this might cause.

Can you give us updates on number of entries at this time?

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2 more days!!!!....:6:

Looking forward to making it over to this race...

The flyer says general admission is at 5 pm. Can you mark seats before 5 pm on Tuesday?

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Ready for this awesome midget show tomorrow!

So pumped for this show!!! Its today right?! Haha just kidding. See everyone tomorrow!

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What time can the campers pull in? Just went by the track and The gate is locked .

Are we allowed to carry coolers in?

Did last year but hardly any room for any at all.

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Second Annual Jason Leffler Memorial Race to Take Place at Wayne County Speedway on Tuesday, August 26th
Monday, August 25th 2014

Wayne County, Ill. - Wayne County Speedway is pleased to announce the second annual Jason Leffler Memorial race sponsored by Great Clips on Tuesday, August 26th at 7 PM. The event is one of the largest purses for a POWRi midget race with a $10,000 payout to the winner. 100% of the front entrance will go to the Charlie Dean Leffler Discretionary Fund. Among a host of notable racers, current World of Outlaws champion Daryn Pittman and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver JJ Yeley have committed to compete in the event. The event will air on MAVTV at a later date.

Track owner Doug Stringer, a Mcleansboro, Ill. resident and former owner of Akins Motorsports, decided to run this event after the tragic passing of his long-time friend one year ago. Leffler left behind a son, Charlie Dean.

"I am proud to host the second annual Jason Leffler Memorial race," says Stringer. "This race is my way to honor Jason who was a great competitor, a great friend and an amazing father to Charlie Dean. As we continue to celebrate Jason's life, it's important that we keep Charlie Dean in our thoughts and do everything we can to ensure he grows up knowing how truly remarkable his father was and how much he was respected as both a driver and a friend. Making sure Charlie Dean has everything in life Jason would have wanted him to have is a priority for many of us."

The Tuesday night event will be preceded by a dinner and silent auction on Monday night at 7PM at Stringer's home residence in McLeansboro. Entertainment will be provided by Country Music Independent Entertainer of the Year award winner Ryan Daniel.

All proceeds and donations will go to the Charlie Dean Leffler Discretionary Fund.

Stringer's company, Stringer Holdings, manages the NASCAR, World of Outlaws and POWRi race sponsorships for Great Clips. Leffler represented the world's largest salon brand in the NASCAR Nationwide Series from 2006-2011. As a tribute to him, Great Clips is proudly serving as title sponsor of the Jason Leffler Memorial race.

Stringer expects an impressive showing with the entry list growing every day and welcomes racers from all over the country to come to come out and have a great race in honor a fellow racer.

For more information, visit www.racewaynecountyspeedway.com
or www.facebook.com/racewaynecountyspeedway
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Are you ready?....:)

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How early can you mark a seat?

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Originally Posted by illinisprintfan:
How early can you mark a seat?

Hey, Joe! What time do you plan to arrive? I'm shooting for sometime between three and four.

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They're putting them up for the last hour .

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Originally Posted by mowerman:
They're putting them up for the last hour .

Do they have any additional bleacher seating this year? Can you post a pic?

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by mowerman:
They're putting them up for the last hour .

I marked mine earlier before I went to Mt Vernon. The bleachers run continuously from turn four to turn one.

How many cars so far?

Originally Posted by 55fan:
How many cars so far?

Not sure but pits have a lot of haulers already and they are steadily arriving.

Originally Posted by illinisprintfan:
Not sure but pits have a lot of haulers already and they are steadily arriving.

Thanks any updates will be much appreciated. Stuck down here in Tennessee.

37 cars. Its hot and dirty. :)

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You mean hot and sandy? LOL

Wow incredible field .....

I might have to fit this race in next year!

If u not here... Big mistake!!