Lee County Speedway Fantasy Racing Update for May 9

By Jake Croxton - jakecroxton@yahoo.com

Donnellson, Iowa (May 11, 2008) - Thirty-one entrants participated in the first-round of the all-new Lee County Speedway Fantasy Racing program for 2008. Entrants earned points along with their favorite drivers in both the Heats and the Features in all five classes and the results are in for the opening round.

Crystal Raker of Danville, Iowa, turned in a winning team of John Oliver, Jr. (IMCA Stock Car), Bill Roberts (IMCA Modified), Dean Kratzer (Hobby Stock), Joe Hooper (SportMod), and Chris Loring, Jr. (Wild Thing). Raker's score of 204 bested Dakota Lynch's score of 202 and will earn her a free sandwich and drink at the concession stand.

Teams will continue to earn points throughout the remainder of the 2008 season. The winning team will earn a Season Grandstand Pass for 2009. Race fans are encouraged to pick up their Fantasy Racing entry blank each week at the Souvenir Stand. Entry is free and the form must be turned back into the Souvenir Stand prior to the start of the first feature event.

For complete standings and more information, punch www.leecountyspeedway.com into your Web browser.

Fantasy Racing TOP 15

1. Crystal Raker 204
2. Dakota Lynch 202
3. Devin Vorwaldt 196
4. Darren Eid 195
5. Breonna Terry 194
    Bill Knisley 194
    Gena Ostby 194
8. Hila Cook 191
9. Cindy Oliver 189
    Jarrett Sykes 189
11. Vickie Raker 188
12. Lillian Starks 186
13. Rusty Starks 185
      Leslie Kinsley       185
      Cindy Cook  185
 

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Special events highlight May stretch-run at Lee County Speedway

By Jake Croxton - jakecroxton@yahoo.com

Donnellson, Iowa (May 13, 2008) - If Mother Nature continues to cooperate, the run up to the month of June has the potential to be one of the most exciting stretches of the season at the Lee County Speedway. Appearances by the Ideal Ready Mix IMCA Late Models will sandwich the inaugural appearance of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors 360 Sprint Cars.

Defending track champion Tom Darbyshire will lead the Ideal Ready Mix IMCA Late Model charge into Donnellson this Friday night, May 16. The make-up event from April 25 will include all five weekly classes in addition to the Late Models. The Pepsi-sponsored 25-lap Draw/Redraw event will pay $800 to win, will additional dollars provided by Taylor Massner and Nick & Kerri Wilkerson. After a week hiatus, the IMCA Late Models will return on May 30 for their regularly scheduled appearance and another $800 to win, Draw/Redraw 25-lapper.

Three additional promotions are on the schedule for Green Bay Motors and Harvest Moon Quilt Co. Night at the Races. The speedway will honor our armed forces as anyone showing Military ID will be admitted free for Armed Forces Appreciation Night. One lucky race fan
from ages 5-17 will have an opportunity to win a Nintendo Wii gaming system. It will also be Thirsty Friday as all paid admissions receive their first drink free courtesy of Pepsi, Budweiser, and Miller Lite. Grandstand admission for May 16 is $10 for Adults (18-59), $9 for Seniors (60+), $7 for Students (11-17), and Free for Kids (10 and under). Pit passes are $20. Pit gates open at 5:30, with Hot Laps at 7pm and the first race at 7:30.

The countdown is on to the inaugural Memorial Day Classic for the O'Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors. Thus far, 74 different drivers have participated in the four events held in 2008. And to this point, outsiders have taken all four checkered flags. USAC star Jesse Hockett and all-time runner-up for series wins Brian Brown have taken WOW-sanctioned checkered flags, while Louisiana's Jason Johnson and Oklahoma's Aaron Berryhill topped ASCS co-sanctioned events. However, more of the same continues at the top of the WOW standings as 3-time, defending champion Randy Martin leads the way over young-guns Jonathan Cornell, Austin Alumbaugh, J Kinder, and Curtis Evans. 360 Sprint Car fans should mark Friday, May 23, on their calendars now.

A final note to the week includes congratulations to Crystal Raker of Danville as she turned in the winning Fantasy Racing team for the week, with a score of 204, over Dakota Lynch.
 

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Season opener awaits Donnellson as Pepsi presents IMCA Late Models

By Jake Croxton - jakecroxton@yahoo.com

Donnellson, Iowa (April 22, 2008) - The sound of high-RPM horsepower is scheduled to return to the Lee County Fairgrounds this Friday as Pepsi presents the season opener for the IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing Series Late Models, Modifieds, and Stock Cars, unsanctioned Hobby Stocks and Wild Things. Race fans are encouraged to have a drink on the speedway as the "Thirsty Friday" promotion will kick off the 22-race schedule on April 25.

The Ideal Ready Mix IMCA Late Models are scheduled to compete in their first of five events on the 2008 schedule. Tom Darbyshire of Morning Sun, Iowa, enters Friday's $800 to win 25-lapper as the defending mini-series champion. Other drivers earning feature wins a year ago were former track champions Mark Burgtorf (Quincy, Ill.) and Lonnie Bailey (Quincy, Ill.), defending IMCA National runner-up Terry Neal (Ely, IA), and veteran Boone McLaughlin (Mediapolis, IA).

Also on the card are the Miller Lite IMCA Modifieds, Budweiser IMCA Stock Cars, Donnellson Tire Hobby Stocks, and the GM Giant Wild Things. All gates open at 5:30 for the 5-class show. Hot laps are scheduled for 7pm with racing to follow at 7:30.

Grandstand general admission $10 for Adults, $9 for Seniors, $7 for Students 11-17, and Free for Kids 10 and under. All race fans will receive their first drink free under the new "Thirsty Friday" promotion.  Each individual that purchases an admission ticket will receive a stamped wooden nickel that they can redeem at the concession or beer stand courtesy of Pepsi, Miller Lite, and Budweiser.

Fantasy Racing is also coming to Lee County Speedway in 2008. Race fans are encouraged to pick up an entry form at the TA Auto and Tire Junior Fan Club Booth and choose five competitors from any class in competition during the night. Your picks will be scored according to the IMCA points system and winners will be announced during the week. Entries must be turned into the Junior Fan Club Booth prior to the start of the first feature event to be eligible.

For more information, visit www.leecountyspeedway.com on the Internet.

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 April 2008 Newsletter:

Dear Drivers, Fans, & Crews Members

 Racing Season is finally here!  I hope you are as excited as we are about the upcoming year at Donnellson.  Enclosed you will find lots of information about the season, registration & reserved parking papers, a quick glance at the schedule and payouts, car show information and more.  Please look over all the information as it will help you prepare for opening night. Taking care of your car registration early will save all of us valuable time at the pit pass window on April 25^th.

The Car Show:

The LCS car show will be held at Shottenkirk in Ft. Madison on Saturday, April 12^th.  Cars will be on display from 10AM till 3PM.  Please send us an e-mail or call us to let us know you plan to attend.  There is plenty of space for anyone in any class that would like to show their car and sponsors.  We will have FREE Hot Dogs & Pepsi products.  Each driver that brings their car to the show will receive one free pit pass to use on any night in 2008.  Although we would like you to stay until 3PM, we realize there will be drivers that plan on racing that night so you may leave the show early if needed.

 Practice Night:

Open practice will be help Friday, April 18^th at 7:00 PM.  Any and all classes, sprints included, are welcome to practice.  Pit passes will be $15.00.  There will be food and drink available in the pits.  There will be FREE admission in the grandstands, however, the kitchen will be closed.  Practice will last about 2 ½ hours.

 Late Model Shows:

We will again run 5 IMCA Late Model shows this season and crown a champion.  Thanks to J&J Steel and Johnny Johnson for again sponsoring this “mini series” at Donnellson as well as Taylor Massner and Nick & Kerri Wilkerson for adding some additional prize money to these nights.  Late Models will now race for $800 to win on all 5 nights!  April 25, May 30, June 27, July 18, & Aug. 15 will be the 5 Late Model Dates.  Each time the Late Models make an appearance at the track we will give one of our regular classes the night off.  We will rotate through each class equally beginning with the Sport Mods (B-Modifieds) on opening night.  We feel this will be fair for everyone and help us keep our program from running too late into the night.  Our grandstand ticket prices for the Late Model nights will be $10 for adults with kids 10 and under remaining free, pit passes will remain $20.  On these 5 nights fans in the grandstands will receive their first drink (pop or beer) FREE with every paid admission.

 Special Events:

There are many special events this season and all the details are not yet worked out.  However, here are a few highlights we can touch on.  The Winged Outlaw Warrior 360 Sprints will make two appearances this season.  The first will be Friday, May 23^rd (Memorial Day Weekend) followed second on Wednesday, June 18^th when NASCAR Superstar JJ Yeley will entertain fans in the Hospitality Tent as well as compete with the WOW series.  We will also race IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars on June 18^th where we will qualify one provisional starter for our Liberty Cup race on July 3^rd.  The July 3^rd race will feature $1,500 to win IMCA Modifieds, $1,000 to win IMCA Stock Cars, $600 to win Hobby Stocks and $300 to win Wild Things.  We will cap the night off with a fireworks display.  The Lee County Fair race, set for Friday, July 11^th, will consist of Sprint Cars, Modifieds, and Hobby Stocks.  The Mid America 305 Sprint Cars will battle for $1,500 to win on Saturday, September 20^th with Mod Lites, Sport Mod/B-Mods & Wild Things.  On October 4^th we will introduce the IMCA Stock Car “Blast from the Past 100” where stock cars will run what is being viewed as a Winston Cup Race from the 70’s.  A 100 lap feature will be the highlight where it will be mandatory for drivers in the feature to make at least one pit stop on pit road located on the front stretch and change at least one tire.  Drivers will qualify early in the night through a time trial format and heat races while yellow flag laps will be scored during the feature race.  Our annual Shiverfest race will again close out the season on Saturday, October 25^th.

 Prices & Payouts:

Ticket and pit pass prices at our track will NOT increase this year.  As we are all faced with increasing costs in our daily lives I want you to know that we are working harder than ever to keep our costs down at the speedway so that we can keep our ticket prices affordable for our drivers and fans.  We have taken a look at our pay out and have added money throughout the Modified, Stock Car, Wild Thing, and Late Model payouts.  Hobby Stock and Sport (B) Mod payout will remain the same as last year.  You will not find the increases on the top prize (except Late Models), however, you will find slight increases spread throughout the field in an effort to benefit more than one driver.  A full payout sheet has been included in this mailing for you to look over.  This payout is NOT based on minimum car counts and will be paid on regular point races.

 New Staff Members:

I would like to welcome Jake Croxton to the flag stand.  Jake left the announcer’s booth and took over as the starter at the end of ’07 and will remain in that position with Bruce Thuleen for 2008.  Derek Dixson will take over as Lead Scorekeeper in the tower while Doug Miller will team up with Jimmie Sykes in the Tech Area.  Lorrie Riddle as joined us as the Concessions  Manager with Shelly Smith continuing her role in the pit concession stand and Matt Hoenig at the grill again on the grandstand side.  We will miss Artie Swailes (4 wheeler line up man) as he has moved to South Dakota to be closer to his children and grandchildren.  Artie has been with us for a long time and has done as excellent job.  A replacement has not yet been named. 

Thank you so much for being a part of our racing program at the Lee County Speedway.  We couldn’t do it without you and we look forward to seeing you and your race team soon.  Please feel free to call or e-mail us anytime with questions, concerns, or suggestions.  Good luck to all of you this season.

See you at the Races!!!

Terry & Jenni Hoenig

Promoters – Lee County Speedway

 

Yeley, Liberty Cup headline busy 2008 at Lee County Speedway By Jake Croxton - jakecroxton@yahoo.com Donnellson, Iowa (March 3, 2008) - Twenty-two dates adorn the 2008 schedule at the Lee County Speedway. In all, the Donnellson, Iowa, facility will showcase twelve special events and ten standard weekly racing series events beginning with the April 25 opener for the Ideal Ready Mix IMCA Late Models. Arguably, the most anticipated event on the 2008 schedule will include the appearance of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star and former USAC Triple Crown winner J. J. Yeley. The native of Phoenix, Arizona, will saddle up a Winged 360 Sprint Car on Wednesday, June 18, and do battle against the O'Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors. The event will mark the second stop in a month in Donnellson as the series will also appear on Friday, May 23, of Memorial Day weekend. As summer temperatures rise, IMCA Modified and IMCA Stock Car competitors will vie for increased money during the 1st Annual Liberty Cup on Thursday, July 3.  The 35-lap IMCA Modified feature will pay $1,500 to the winner, while $1,000 will await the IMCA Stock Car competitor that can compete their 30-lap distance first. Hobby Stocks and Wild Things will also compete on July 3, for increased money. Ideal Ready Mix will again sponsor a five-race mini-series for the IMCA Late Models. Last season, Tom Darbyshire earned the title as five drivers had a shot at a championship on the final night. The IMCA Late Models will appear on April 25, May 30,  June 27, July 18, and August 15. The Mid-America Winged 305 Sprints are scheduled to appear on September 20. For the ninth time, Shiverfest will close out the slate on October 25. Among the weekly promotions are Christmas in July, Dukes of Hazzard Night, Figure 8 Races, Fan Appreciation Night, and Thirsty Friday. In other news, the facility would like to welcome Lawson Racing as the sponsor of the SportMod class in 2008. The former B-Mod class will remain unsanctioned for this season as it adopts its new name, before becoming an IMCA-sanctioned class in 2009. Lawson Racing will also be the Official Parts Supplier of Lee County Speedway. Fleck Sales and their Miller Lite brand will sponsor the IMCA Modified division in 2008. Several new faces will join the staff in 2008. The speedway would like to welcome Doug Miller, Derrick Dixon, Dewain Hulett, Lori Riddle, and Matt Hoenig to the team. Miller will join the Technical Inspection team, Dixon assumes the lead scoring position, Hulett enters the announcing booth, Riddle assumes the duty of Concessions Manager, and Hoenig will take on concessions engineer. Former announcer Jake Croxton will move to the flagstand. For more information, keep an eye to www.leecountyspeedway.com on the World Wide Web. O'Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors will call Donnellson home in 2008 By Jake Croxton - jakecroxton@yahoo.com Donnellson, Iowa (March 3, 2008) - For the first timein series history, the O'Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors will appear at the 3/8-mile Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa. The two dates will roll off 26-days apart, the first on Memorial Day Friday, and the second on Wednesday, June 18. Three-time and defending series champion Randy Martin will lead the eight-year old, Missouri-based touring series into Donnellson for the first leg of a Memorial Day triple-header for the series. The Friday, May 23, event will kick off at 7:30. Budweiser Night and their hospitality tent in the pit area is always an entertaining evening in Donnellson. This year, J. J. Yeley will display his driving skills against the Winged Outlaw Warriors on Wednesday, June 18. The mid-week event will highlight the final series appearance of 2008. The first Heat Race will push off at 7:30. Each event will pay $1,200 to win and $200 to start. All non-qualifiers are guaranteed $100 tow money. Martin, the series' all-time win leader, has had prior success at Donnellson. The pilot of the Diamond Pet Foods / Maxim has also earned the series' most victories in four of its eight seasons. However, Martin drove to his third consecutive title a year ago on consistency and zero race wins. All 360 Sprint Car competitors must obtain membership with the Winged Outlaw Warriors organization to compete. License fees are discounted to $100 prior to March 31, 2008. After the deadline, licenses are $125. Drivers also must pay $10 to draw a pill. All of the proceeds of this fee go toward the travelling fire and safety crew for the series. For license applications and additional regulations, competitors are encouraged to consult www.wowsprints.homestead.com on the Internet.

DAYTONA 2008

Brett Root (IMCA VP) and wife Virginia sampling the fried Oreo's at Volusia Speedway- they are very good!!	At the workshops	Clint Bowyer getting ready to race at Volusia Speedway.
At the workshops	Kunk at the track with Shannon Babb's car (that Clint Bowyer owns)	Clint Bowyer's Late Model
Johnny Johnson at Daytona's Infield for Qualifying. 2/10/08	Photo Daddy - Dennis Krieger working hard at the World of Outlaw show in Volusia. 2/10/08	LCS Sprint Car regular Ragar Phillips at the World of Outlaw show at Volusia Speedway Park. 2/10/08
Kenny Wallace preparing for the night's Modified races at Volusia Speedway Park. 2/10/08	LCS B-Modified Track Champion Jeff Waterman & Sandy take in some racing at the Volusia Speedway Park with us. 2/10/08	Ken Schrader getting ready to go Modified racing at the Volusia Speedway Park. 2/10/08

Thank you, to all that attended the 2007 Awards Banquet!

The party lasted well past Midnight at the banquet hall and followed up with about 60 of us closing down the local night club.  What a fun night - thanks again!

to see all photos click photos button above or any photo below.

Champion Trophies	IMCA Modified Track Champion - Kevin Cale with Tina Cale, Jenni Hoenig, & Terry Hoenig	Jeff Waterman B-Modified Track Champion and Terry Hoenig Track Promoter
Travis DeMint Wild Thing Track Champion	Doug Fenton Hobby Stock Track Champion	Brett Root, Jeff Mueller IMCA Stock Car Track Champion and Terry Hoenig
Brett Root (IMCA), Jenni Hoenig, Tom Darbyshire - IMCA Late Model Track Champion, & Terry Hoenig - Track Promoter	Catfish Bend Casino Championship Round of Blackjack - Dealer Busted!	Each Track Champions #1 Fan (wife, girlfriend, or mom) received a LCS Track Champion "#1 Fan" tote bag
10 Year Club - the above folks have supported the Lee County Speedway for 10 years.  Thank you, so much for an amazing 10 years!	We even got Brett Root to "Let Loose"  he and wife Virginia danced the night away	Daughter & Mom, Katie & Stacey Hawk (both worked at LCS last season) having a good time!

 

Champions honored as Lee County Speedway reveals a promising 2008

By Jake Croxton - jakecroxton@yahoo.com

Ft. Madison, Iowa (Jan. 26) - Drivers and fans celebrated the culmination of the 2007 Lee County Speedway season in style at the annual Awards Banquet, held at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Fort Madison, Iowa. Among those honored were champions Tom Darbyshire (Morning Sun - IMCA Late Model), Kevin Cale (Donnellson - IMCA Modified), Jeff Mueller (Mt. Pleasant - IMCA Stock Car), Jeff Waterman (Quincy, IL - B-Modified), Doug Fenton (Burlington - Hobby Stock), and Travis DeMint (Basco, IL - Wild Thing).

The party lasted well into the night after each respective champion took center stage, but not before several special awards were handed out. The Rookies of the Year in each class were Mitch Higdon (Ft. Madison - IMCA Modified), Nick Fenton (Mt. Pleasant - IMCA Stock Car), Bill Seyb (Donnellson - B-Modified), Derek St. Clair (Keokuk - Hobby Stock) and Jeremy Pundt (Donnellson - Wild Thing). Each of the 34 drivers that earned perfect attendance (including the banquet) received a pit voucher for 2008. Perhaps the most excited banquet attendee was Abe Huls as the Carthage, Ill. driver won a free IMCA Stock Car License for 2008, courtesy of IMCA Vice President Brett Root.

 Promoters Terry and Jenni Hoenig also recognized those individuals who were a part of all ten seasons with them at LCS. Those sponsors, drivers, officials, or combination of the prior criteria were: Shottenkirk GM Giant, Jim Gillenwater, KOKX & KRNQ Radio, Dick & Deanna Reu - Wood's Wrecker Service, Cossel Racing, Lee County Bank & Trust, Paul & Amber Lawson, Lee County Fair Board, Bruce & Tara Thuleen, Lee County EMS, Gariann Mickelson, Golden Eagle Distributing, Pilot Grove Savings Bank, Donnellson Tire & Service, Rick & Sharon Huff, Dennis & Vicki Harwood, Nancy Eads, Harry & Linda Hoenig, Jimmie & Jaime Sykes, and the Donnellson Volunteer Fire Department.

Arguably, the most exciting revelation capped off the evening as it was confirmed that NASCAR driver and former USAC Triple Crown winner J.J. Yeley would appear in competition during Budweiser Night on Wednesday, June 18. The event card will include the second of two appearances by the O'Reilly Auto Parts Winged Outlaw Warriors, a 360 Sprint Car touring series based in Missouri.

Other events on the preliminary schedule include five dates for the Ideal Ready Mix IMCA Late Models. The five-race series saw five competitors with a shot at the championship on the final night a year ago. The Winged Outlaw Warriors will appear on Friday, May 23.  On Thursday, July 3, the First Annual Liberty Cup will showcase the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, and Wild Things. Modified competitors will race for a $1,500 top prize, while the Stock Cars will battle for $1,000 to win. The Mid-America 305 Winged Sprints are scheduled for September 20. A $500 to win Figure 8 Race and a Toy Drive during Christmas in July Night also line the tentative schedule.

Practice day is just over 11 weeks away. For more information, dial-up www.leecountyspeedway.com on the World Wide Web.

 

Nextel Superstar and Former USAC Triple Crown Chamipon J.J. Yeley to race at Lee County Speedway

DONNELLSON, IA (Jan 27) - Terry and Jenni Hoenig, promoters of Lee County Speedway are Proud to announce that Nextel Superstar and Former USAC Triple Crown Champion J.J. Yeley will be appearing one night only on June 18th, 2008.

Also Appearing for the first time to the famous speedway will be the the most competitive and strongest 360 sprint car group in the midwest , The WINGED OUTLAW WARRIORS (WOW). The announcement came together after months of hard work and alot of great communication with J.J. Yeley and the Winged Outlaw Warriors based out of Missouri.

We are super excited, and JJ is going to race as well as their will be special tickets available to purchase for a Meet and Greet with dinner and special suprises before the races that night.

Be Sure and mark this one down on your calendar and come see History in the Making at the lightning fast 3/8 under the new Musco Lights. You won't want to miss this one!!

Released BY: Dennis Kreiger - Photo Daddy

Thanks DK for putting us together with JJ!

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 5, 2008
Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, IA

The season opening IMCA sanctioned Modified special that we announced during last October’s Shiverfest race will not take place due to several factors. At that time we had an early spring weekend in mind that we thought would be ideal for hosting this event. However, as we moved forward with the details we discovered that other traditional Midwest IMCA events were already scheduled for that weekend forcing us to look at dates that were even earlier in the season. At that point we had to consider the effect on our facilities as well as the possible track conditions and it no longer made sense for us to pursue this season opening special event.

We are though pleased to announce that the Lee County Speedway will host a mid-week IMCA sanctioned special on Thursday night July 3rd with Modifieds gunning for a $1,500 winner’s check and the Stock Cars battling for a $1,000 top prize! All IMCA rules and procedures will be enforced with both state and national points up for grabs. It is our hope that we can develop this as an annual event around the Fourth of July holiday for years to come. Support classes for this event will be announced soon along with our entire action-filled 2008 schedule.

Please visit www.leecountyspeedway.com for further information.

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December 4, 2007

I hope this letter finds you and your families happy & well this Holiday Season.  I want to start by thanking you again for a great year at the track.  Although it seems to go by faster and faster every year, 2007 was one of the most enjoyable for me with good crowds and car counts throughout the season.  Some of the best racing I have seen in my ten years at Lee County Speedway took place this past year and we could not have done it without you.  Then, to cap it all off by breaking the record car count with 214 cars at Shiverfest made it even better.  Thank you all for your support this year.

 With 2007 almost off the calendar it is time to get started on 2008.  Enclosed you will find banquet information, registration forms, season pass specials and more.  Please take time to go over the information and make plans to attend the banquet.  As always, good seats sell fast so act quickly.  The banquet will be held at the same location as last year, Fort Madison’s Comfort Inn & Suites, and room rate specials will be available.  Just let them know you are with the Lee County Speedway.  This year’s banquet is sure to be another great time for all.

 I have had many calls and emails about rules and meetings....  I do not plan to hold a rules meeting this year.  I do not anticipate many changes in our non sanctioned classes and IMCA has released the rules for the Modifieds and Stock Cars.  They are available on line or in your “Inside IMCA News Letter.”  I am meeting with my Tech Staff soon to go over some last minute details before sending the rules out to you.  B-MODIFIEDS:  In 2008 we will run our current rules with a weight rule change to 2650# OR you may run an IMCA Legal Sport Mod at 2500#.  Sport Mods will run a 9:1 360 cubic inch engine on a 2 barrel OR the GM Crate Engine with a 4 barrel carb.  In 2009 our “B-Mods” will be sanctioned IMCA Sport Mod.  These complete rules are also available at IMCA.com.

The racing schedule is also well underway.  As announced at Shiverfest, we are working out the details of the $2,000 to win $200 to start IMCA Modified show planned for the spring of ‘08.  We will get more information on this show as well as the rest of the schedule as soon as it becomes available. 

 Happy Holidays from all of us at Lee County Speedway!

 

Sincerely,

 Terry & Jenni Hoenig

Promoters – Lee County Speedway

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DONNELLSON, IA (Sept 17) - As the temperatures start to fall leaving hints of frost in place of the morning dew it is a sure sign that the racing season is nearing an end here in the upper Midwest. Of course that also means that it is time to get ready for "Shiverfest" as the eighth running of Iowa’s racing finale that includes a unique mixture of racing and family fun is scheduled for Saturday October 20th at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson.

The "Shiverfest" card will again feature five racing divisions and this will be the second year for a sponsorship program that will determine the purse that will be paid to each of those divisions on race day. "The Purse Sponsorship program went pretty well last year," said promoter Terry Hoenig. "A wide variety of sponsors added over fifteen hundred dollars last year and hopefully we can top that this time around." The Shiverfest Purse Sponsorship Program allows businesses and individuals who would like to participate the opportunity to designate the division, or divisions, that they would like their sponsorship dollars to go to. Then 100% of that sponsorship commitment will be divided equally across the top ten positions of the chosen division. "The Hobby Stocks and the Wild Things picked up the most support last year," noted Hoenig, "so it will be interesting to see if that trend continues in 2007"

The starting point for the payouts will have the Modifieds gunning for at least a $500 top prize, Stock Cars will see a minimum of $300-to-win, the B-Modified feature winner will earn at least $275 and Hobby Stocks will look for a $250 or larger first-place check. The four cylinder "Wild Things" will also be in action with a minimum of $100 going to the winner. Kids in costume will once again be able to participate in trick-or-treating with the drivers in the infield after hot laps. There will also be hayrack ride pit tours and more for fans of all ages during this family fun event.

Pit gates will open at noon and drivers are encouraged to arrive early. The pill draw will end at 3:00 p.m. as the drivers’ meeting begins and hot laps will get underway at 3:15. Drivers who would like to participate in trick-or-treating for the kids should have their car and their treats ready to go to the infield at 4:00 and green flag racing will get underway at 4:30 p.m..

For more information on "Shiverfest" or to participate in the Purse Sponsorship program please contact the Lee County Speedway office at (319) 528-4301. Drivers and fans can also visit www.leecountyspeedway.com, or for raceday information call the track at (319) 835-5523.

Shiverfest Fun Facts:

Date: Saturday, October 20th

Lee County Speedway, Donnellson IA

3/8th-mile semi-banked dirt oval

Gates Open at Noon

Draw Closes at 3:00 p.m.

Drivers Meeting at 3:00 p.m.

Hot Laps at 3:15 p.m.

Trick-or-Treating in the infield from 4:00 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.

Race Time is 4:30 p.m.

Race Divisions and Purse (To be updated as Purse Sponsors make their commitments):

Modifieds $500-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($100 for 10th, $50-to-start) plus $40 tow money to non-qualifiers.

Stock Cars $300-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($65 for 10th, $35 to start) plus $30 tow money to non-qualifiers.

B-Modifieds $275-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($60 for 10th, $30 to start) plus $25 tow money to non-qualifiers.

Hobby Stocks $250-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($60 for 10th, $30 to start) plus $25 tow money to non-qualifiers.

Four-cylinder "Wild Things" $100-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($15 for 10th, $10 to start).

Rules and Information: Visit www.leecountyspeedway.com or call the office at (319) 528-4301.

Race Day Track Phone (319) 835-5523

Admission Prices:

All Pit Passes are $20

NO ENTRY FEES for all divisions

Adult Grandstand Tickets are $8

Students (11 to 17) are $7

Seniors (60 & up) are $7

Children 10 and under admitted free.

Family Fun:

Trick-or-Treating in the infield immediately following hot laps (race teams wishing to participate should bring treats for the kids)

Hayrack Ride Pit Tours

Carved Pumpkin Contest

Best Costume Contest

"Shiverfest" is proud to raise funds for the dialysis patients and their families at the Southeast Renal Dialysis units in Keokuk, Burlington, Fort Madison and Mt. Pleasant. Area event sponsors will be donating funds on behalf of this event and a fifty-fifty raffle will be conducted by volunteers from these units to increase that amount. We also hope to raise awareness of the early signs of kidney disease and stress the importance of having a signed organ donor card.

Previous "Shiverfest" Feature Winners:

Modifieds – Donovan Lodge (2006), Tony Fraise (2005), Darin Thye (2004), Brad Pinkerton (2003), Bruce Hanford (2001), Scott Megonigle (2000) and Mark Burgtorf (1999)

Stock Cars – Jason Cook (2006 & 2003), Eric Flander (2005), Zack VanderBeek (2004), , Jeremy Miller (2001), Jim Lynch (2000) and Brad Pinkerton (1999)

B-Modifieds – Wyatt Lantz (2006 & 2005)

Hobby Stocks – Chris Hovden (2006), Dave Warth (2005), Jeremy Hamlin (2004), Mike Jones (2003), Greg Johnson (2001), Tim Bradley (2000) and John Oliver Sr. (1999)

Wild Things – Travis DeMint (2006), Tyler Schulte (2005), Dennis Schulte (2004), T.J. Newberry and David Burdette (2003) and David Sugars (2001)

Rain Date if needed: Sunday October 21st
 

 

Races for Friday, August 24 Have been Rained out! We had 2.5 inches over night.  Our season points will be complete as of August 17, 2007 events.

 

Lee County Speedway, Donnellson, IA adds date to fall schedule

 

Lee County Speedway promoter Terry Hoenig has added The Heartland Challenge on Saturday, October 6 to the speedway's fall schedule.  This event will feature Modified, Stock Car, Hobby Stock, and 4 cylinder Wild Thing racing.  Also on the events card will be the ever popular Race Car Rides and a Candy Dash for the kids sponsored by Weikert Iron & Metal.  After the feature races the pit crews will turn in their wrenches for steering wheels for Mechanics Races.

 

Modifieds - $500 to WIN, IMCA Rules * Stock Cars - $400 to WIN, IMCA Rules  *  Hobby Stocks - $300 to WIN, LCS Rules  * Wild Things $150 to WIN, LCS Rules