Bloomington Speedway -- July 15 Racing Program

IT'S INDIANA SPRINT WEEK XVIII!!!

JULY 15, 2005

CAN THE USAC REGULARS STOP BRISCOE?


(Bloomington, Ind. - July 3, 2005) Major sporting events are a lot like fine wine. It takes a while for them to mature. Indiana Sprint Week is set for its 18th running; and Bloomington Speedway has been an integral part of the series each year. 


Bloomington Speedway's leg of Indiana Sprint Week will be run on July 15. 


Because of the usually careful track preparation at Bloomington, it is a favored stop for most of the series competitors. They know that, if they have done their job, they can win at Bloomington Speedway. A good heavy track will allow a well-prepared car to come from the back of the pack to victory.


Dick Gaines II has two sprint car feature wins this season at Bloomington Speedway while Kent Christian and Kevin Briscoe each have one. However, Indiana Sprint Week is sanctioned by USAC; and they can be depended upon to bring in literally dozens of racers capable of finding their way to victory lane. Leading the USAC points now are Jay Drake, Dave Darland, Levi Jones, Bud Kaeding, Josh Wise, Mat Neely, Jon Stanbrough, Jerry Coons, Jr., Dave Steele, and Tom Hessert. It is interesting to note that three of these drivers raced at Bloomington Speedway on July 1. Darland came home fifth, Stanbrough finished eighth, and Neely just missed transferring to the feature. While the USAC regulars are talented, very well equipped racers, they can still be beaten by the guys who race at Bloomington Speedway every Friday night. Be here to see, first hand, who leaves with the cash in their jeans.


There is one thing that sprint week always means - full pits. Last year, a total of 57 sprinters qualified; and they were the best sprint cars in nation. In addition their will, no doubt, be plenty of O'Neal Wood ProductsMonroe County Pizza Dept. Open Wheel Modifieds on hand as they will be running for $600 to win with proper decals.


Grandstand admission for this special race is only $20 and pit admission is $25. As always at Bloomington Speedway, children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Coolers are permitted; but glass containers are strictly prohibited. Parking and overnight camping are both free. There are no advanced ticket sales or reserved seating. Pits gates will open at 4:30; and the grandstands will open at 5:30. Hot laps will begin at 6:30.