IT IS Griz FM 98.1 Night/ Hall of Fame Night presented by Miles Chevrolet ft Vintage Racing of Illinois/Hornet World Championships RACE DAY at Macon Speedway!
Race fans are down to the final three weeks to catch the exciting action at Macon Speedway, this season. The first of which is this Saturday, September 10 as Griz 98.1 FM Hall Of Fame Night presented by Miles Chevrolet will feature seven divisions on a night that honors Macon Speedway’s former drivers.
The Vintage Racing of Illinois Series will be in town for its only visit of the season. The series features cars from years gone by and brings back great memories. The fact that they race aggressively for the trophy in heats and a feature make it even better. It’s the perfect class to have on a night where the track honors its drivers of the past.
With just three races left, Taylorville, IL driver Colby Eller is closing in on his first track championship. Eller has a 28-point lead in the Decatur Building Trades DIRTcar Pro Late Model class, while Ryan Miller holds onto second. Braden Johnson is within striking distance in third, while Colby Sheppard and Rockett Bennett round out the top five.
Racing veteran Rodney Standerfer, from Summerfield, IL, sits atop the BillingsleyRewards.com DIRTcar Modified points, having claimed four feature wins. Standerfer holds a 38-point lead on Guy Taylor. Alan Crowder, Tim Luttrell, and Zach Taylor complete the top five in points.
The aforementioned Guy Taylor not only is in the running for the Modified championship, he is very likely to claim the Pro Mod championship at the track. In fact, Taylor could mathematically lock it up this week or next if everything plays out right. He currently has a 106-point lead and the most points a driver can accumulate in a night is 60. His nephew, Zach Taylor, is second in points, followed by Kevin Crowder, Maxx Emerson, and Matt Milner.
Cerro Gordo, IL driver Terry Reed will most likely clinch the 51 Bistro Street Stock championship this week, having a 174-point lead on Nick Macklin. Bobby Beiler, Brian Dasenbrock, and Jaret Duff are others in the top five.
Tristin Quinlan and Billy Mason are the two drivers battling for the DIRTcar Hornet championship at the track. Quinlan holds a 30 point lead. Brady Reed, Taryn Page, and Jeremy Reed round out the top five.
Rounding out Saturday’s classes will be the Micros By Bailey Chassis. This will be a sanctioned POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Micro special event, paying $700 to win. John Barnard leads the Macon division standings as well as the POWRi national points. The Sherman, IL driver was the 2020 champion at the track.
Following Saturday night’s action, only the September 17 and September 24 events remain. Saturday, September 17th will be KerbyStrong Foundation night, featuring special events with extra pay for the Pro Lates, Modifieds, and Sportsman. Saturday, September 24th will be BRANDT Season Championship night.
LET'S GO RACING! Full details below..
Saturday, September 10th
GRIZ 98.1 FM Hall-Of-Fame Drivers Night
Presented by Miles Chevrolet
Hornet World Championship
Divisions:
*Vintage Racing Of Illinois
*IBEW Local 146 Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models
*BillingsleyRewards.com DIRTcar Modifieds
*DIRTcar Pro Modifieds
*51 Bistro Street Stocks
*DIRTcar Hornets
*POWRi National Micros By Bailey Chassis
Times:
Pits: 4:00
Stands: 5:00
Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:50
Hotlaps: 6:00
Racing: 7:00
Grandstand Pricing:
Adults – $15
Children 11 & Under – Free
Pit Pass Pricing:
Adults – $30
Children 11 & Under – $15
Pit passes and tickets will be sold at the gate on raceday
Live PPV Broadcast available at
www.maconracing.tv
Lodging:
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
217-422-8800
Call hotel and mention Macon Speedway to receive a discounted rate
About Macon Speedway:
For more information, follow Macon Speedway online at
www.maconracing.com, on Facebook (
www.facebook.com/maconracing) and Twitter (@maconspeedway). Updates are also available by calling Macon Speedway at 217-764-3000. Macon Speedway is a Track Enterprises family facility.
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.
Macon Speedway is a proud member of the Contingency Connection’s $150,000 Racer Rewards Program.
For more information on Track Enterprises follow them online at
https://www.trackenterprises.com/, like them on Facebook (
https://www.facebook.com/TrackEnterprises), and follow them on Twitter (@TEIRacing)
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.
