Hornet Challenge Weekend Announced For Lincoln & Macon Speedways

Doubleheader Events Paying $1,000 To Win

                Officials from Track Enterprises in Macon, IL have announced an unprecedented weekend of racing, camping, partying, and all out fun for Hornet competitors during the month of May.  A Friday-Saturday doubleheader will feature $1,000 to win races at Lincoln Speedway and Macon Speedway, in Illinois.

The events, scheduled for May 6 at Lincoln and May 7 at Macon, will pay $1,000 to win each night and $30 to start.  Additional $100 bonuses are in place for the highest finishing out of state car each race, with competitors from all over expected to attend.

The events will see heat races set up by draw, with passing points used to lock drivers into the feature field.  A semi will be held to give remaining drivers a last chance to make the show.  The Hornet class will be teched by Macon UMP rules which include street tires/wheels only and no coilovers.

Pre-entry fee is $30 for each day or $40 if not received by Saturday, April 30.  On Saturday, April 30, 5 Lincoln pre-entries and 5 Macon pre-entries will be pulled from a draw to give them guaranteed starting spots in that race.  Those spots will only be used if the driver cannot make the show through the heats or last chance.  Definitely some incentive to enter early.

For more Lincoln information, follow Lincoln Speedway online at www.lincolnspeedwayil.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LincolnILSpeedway), and Twitter (@LincolnILSpdwy).  Updates are also available by calling the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200.

Lincoln Speedway is located at the Logan County Fairgrounds, in Lincoln, IL.  The physical address is 1408 Short 11th St., Lincoln, IL 62656.  Lincoln Speedway races a number of UMP classes as well as specials on a near bi-weekly schedule of Friday and Sunday evenings.

For information on Macon, 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.