By A to Z promotions
The 36th Jackson Nationals Labor Day Classic presented by the State Bank of Fairmont will be on Friday August 29 and Saturday August 30 and will feature the return of the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series. Featuring top drivers like Louisiana’s Ragin Cajun Jason Johnson, and New Mexico’s Johnny Hollywood Herrera, the ASCS will bring over drivers from across the country to the Jackson Speedway half mile to duel for the $5,000 first place prize. “We were thrilled with the great support we received from racers across the country at last year’s Jackson Nationals” stated AtoZ manager Josh Holt “We had over 43 driver’s enter last year from 14 different states at the 35th Nationals, and we already have received entries from cars from as far away as Washington and Texas. We hope to continue to grow this event and make it bigger and better for the fans.” The Jackson Nationals will also feature top area micro sprint racing both nights, a sport compact shootout Friday night and the sport modified championship Saturday night.
Plans are in the works to once again honor 2 legends of Jackson Speedway. Friday night will honor legendary engine builder and owner Loren Woodke. Son Brian Woodke is hopeful that he will once again be able to field a 1W car for the event. On Saturday, Greg Valentine and family will honor Dick Valentine with the Valentine Memorial race. The Valentine 32 will be on hand to challenge the invaders and hope to put more Jackson Nationals hardware in the trophy case. Both events are designed allow the racers and additional chance to make money with special races honoring these men. Any parties interested in helping to sponsor these races should contact Adam Adamson at 712-202-5540.
Regional driver and defending champion Brian Brown has already marked it on this calendar. The Casey’s General Store sponsored driver said he wouldn’t miss it. “We were thrilled to take home the big check last year, and I am excited to see the winners share jump to $5,000 thanks to the support of the State Bank of Fairmont.” Regional competitors Danny Lasoski and Terry McCarl have also indicated their intent to return for the big show this year along with a stout field of locals led by Greg Bakker and Skylar Prochaska.
The Jackson Speedway has suites available for both nights of the 36th annual Jackson Nationals. Each suite comes with 100 race night tickets and reserved seating in front of the seat. Contact Jon McCorkell for more information to secure a suite.
Tickets options for the 36th annual Jackson Nationals will be slightly different in 2014. Race night tickets will be $25 for Friday night and $28 for Saturday night. The special State Bank of Fairmont $40 2-day general admission ticket can be purchased up to midnight on Thursday, August 28. New for 2014 will be the opportunity to purchase reserved tickets in the top 3 rows of sections A/B and E/G. The 2-day reserved ticket will be $48, with special discounts available for groups of 8 or more. Both reserved and children 6-16 tickets will be $14. Reserved tickets are only available by contacting Brittni Drahota at 507-841-0179. The 2 day pass can be purchased at http://www.tempotickets.com/
The State Bank of Fairmont once again returns as a feature sponsor. The locally owned bank is strong supporter of spring car racing in the upper Midwest. Stop in and chat with Bill or Lance about checking and savings accounts as well as great deals on loans for land and equipment purchases. Find out more at www.sbof.com.
We once again will open the west gate will open at 4:30 for advance ticket holders to secure their favorite spots in the grandstands. General ticket gates will open at 5:00 pm both night, hotlaps will begin approximately 6:45 and racing at 7:30. Stay tuned for more announcements as the AtoZ team builds up to the event and follow us on Facebook at A to Z Promoters and Twitter at www.twitter.com/AtoZPromoters.
Past Winners:
1979 Marv DeWall
1980 Jack McCorkell
1981 Jack McCorkell
1982 Don Reiners/Curt Thurmer
1983 Rocky Hodges
1984 Bobby Davis Jr.
1985 Doug Wolfgang
1986 Bobby Allen
1987 Doug Wolfgang
1988 Steve Kinser
1989 Ricky Hood/Brett Geldner
1990 Tim Monson
1991 Gary DeWall
1992 Tim Monson
1993 Doug Wolfgang
1994 Brian Schnee
1995 Lou Kennedy Jr.
1996 Doug Wolfgang
1997 Lou Kennedy Jr.
1998 Jake Peters
1999 Rob Tvedte
2000 Randy Nygaard
2001 Tim Monson
2002 Jake Peters
2003 Travis Whitney/Terry McCarl
2004 Matt Folstad
2005 Terry McCarl
2005 Scott Winters/Wayne Johnson
2006 Dusty Zomer/Gregg Bakker
2007 Gregg Bakker
2008 Billy Alley
2009 Jake Peters
1980 Jack McCorkell
1981 Jack McCorkell
1982 Don Reiners/Curt Thurmer
1983 Rocky Hodges
1984 Bobby Davis Jr.
1985 Doug Wolfgang
1986 Bobby Allen
1987 Doug Wolfgang
1988 Steve Kinser
1989 Ricky Hood/Brett Geldner
1990 Tim Monson
1991 Gary DeWall
1992 Tim Monson
1993 Doug Wolfgang
1994 Brian Schnee
1995 Lou Kennedy Jr.
1996 Doug Wolfgang
1997 Lou Kennedy Jr.
1998 Jake Peters
1999 Rob Tvedte
2000 Randy Nygaard
2001 Tim Monson
2002 Jake Peters
2003 Travis Whitney/Terry McCarl
2004 Matt Folstad
2005 Terry McCarl
2005 Scott Winters/Wayne Johnson
2006 Dusty Zomer/Gregg Bakker
2007 Gregg Bakker
2008 Billy Alley
2009 Jake Peters
2010 Brian Brown
2011 Jason Johnson
2012 Skylar Prochaska
2014 Brian Brown