SHELDON KINSER MEMORIAL RESCHEDULED

SPRINT CARS

$3000 TO WIN PLUS LAP PRIZE MONEY

PLUS - O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS/MONROE COUNTY PIZZA DEPT. OPEN WHEEL MODIFIEDS, 

AND TIRE & WHEEL CENTER SUPER STOCKS

AUGUST 12, 2005


BLOOMINGTON, IN (June 11, 2005) - Rain washed out the Sheldon Kinser Memorial last night; but Mike Miles feels very strongly that we should give Mother Nature another spot on the list of Sheldon Kinser Memorial champions.


No place is more appropriate for a memorial to Sheldon Kinser than the famous red clay oval that is Bloomington Speedway. Most fans remember Sheldon for the daring that he displayed on race tracks from coast to coast. He raced on tracks from quarter mile bull rings in sprints and midgets to mile dirt ovals in USAC champ dirt cars (now Silver Crown) to the superspeedways where he competed with the best in champ cars. Mike's determination to run this race is symbolic of Sheldon's determination.


The Sheldon Kinser Memorial is one of the premier sprint car races of the season every year. 


Most of the drivers who will be in competition on June 10, never raced against Sheldon Kinser. In fact, it is likely that the majority of them never saw Sheldon race. However, there are a number of drivers who appreciate the history of this race and the driver in whose honor it is run.


Of course, Kevin Briscoe cherishes his previous Sheldon Kinser Memorial trophies; but he'd certainly like to add another to the two that he already has. Bryan Clauson, Kent Christian, Dick Gaines II, Kevin "Pup" Huntley all would like to add their name to the prestigious list of Sheldon Kinser Memorial winners. Steve and Brad Fox built a new sprint car; and four-time Bloomington Speedway champion Derek Scheffel was slated to race it in the Sheldon Kinser Memorial. Hopefully, they be able to compete on August 12. Those who know Derek are well aware of the special place that Bloomington Speedway is to Derek; and they know what a Sheldon Kinser Memorial championship would mean to him. Of course, defending Sheldon Kinser Memorial champion Shane Cottle has to believe that he can repeat.


In addition to the sprints, the O'Neal Wood Products open wheel modifieds and the Tire & Wheel Centers super stocks will also be in competition that night. They will be running for $600 to win with proper decals.


Don't miss this great race. General Admission is only $15 While pit admission is $25. Kids 12 and under are admitted to the grandstand free with a paying adult. Parking and overnight camping are free. Coolers are allowed; but glass containers are prohibited.


Pit gates open at 4:30 PM; and the grandstand opens at 5:30 PM. Hot Laps begin at 6:30 PM; and racing begins at 7:30 PM. BE THERE!