The Vincennes University Midwest TQs return to the Shelby County Fairgrounds this Saturday, Sept 12 with a Salute to 9-11. Shelbyville police officers and firefighters will be the guests of the VUMTQRL. Race fans will want to come early to see the display of unique vehicles. Shelbyville DARE officer Floyd Hastings will have the three DARE cars on display, including a vintage 1960's police car. A tiller wheel fire truck that was on duty in New York on 9-11 will be on display as well as the VUMTQRL show truck. It is also Jackson Oil night and employees of Jackson Oil and Solvents will be on hand. A Jackson Oil tanker truck will also be on display. Jackson Oil sponsors the Duel for Fuel, a four lap dash for the fastest four qualifiers. Tate Martz has already clinched the Duel for Fuel championship.

Once again the historic grandstand at the Shelbyville County Fairgrounds, built in 1879, will be filled with music. Prior to racing, Ginny Spillman will offer patriotic songs and the National Anthem and then during the racing program, Ms. Spillman will perform her one woman show of the music of Patsy Cline.

Gates open at 4:30, practice at 5 and racing at 7.

The Vincennes University Midwest TQs will celebrate their first season with a championship banquet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mark Frechette, VUMTQRL President promised the banquet will offer many firsts for TQ racing. The President of Vincennes University, Dr. Richard Helton, will attend the banquet and will assist in trophy presentations. The banquet is open to registered drivers and owners and invited guests. Tickets are available at $25.00 each.

For more information visit the website, www.mtqrl.com.