Jefferson, SD-This Saturday, Park Jefferson Speedway will be host to the North v.South Sprint Car Shootout presented by Bekins Fire& Safety. This special back to school event will allow all students the chance to get in free to the event with a student i.d. including all college students. Students of all ages will have the opportunity to win special prizes throughout the night.
The event will pit the drivers of the Nebraska 360 Series vs. the Midwest Sprint Touring Series. The Nebraska 360 series will be led by Billy Alley, who is coming off a top 20 finish in the A Main at the Knoxville Nationals. Other drivers expected are “The Gasman” Jack Dover, Cody Ledger and Jordan Boston. The Midwest Sprint Touring Series will be led by point leader Eric Lutz along with “Flyin” Ryan Bickett and Gregg Bakker. Over 30 sprint cars are expected at the South Dakota oval.
Gates will open at 5pm with hotlaps at 6:30 and racing at 7:00. Tickets for adults are $17. Park Jefferson Speedway is offering FREE grandstand admission to all students 22 and under with a school or college ID. Bring your student ID to the races and present it at the main gate for a free ticket.
Park Jefferson Speedway is located 10 miles north of Sioux City off exit 4 on I-29. Lodging is available at the Days in North Sioux City, the closest hotel to the track. You can call 650-232-3366 and ask for the racers rate. Further information about the North/South Sprint Car Shootout can be found at http://parkjeffersonspeedway.myracepass.com or by calling the track at 712-202-5540. Please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ParkJeffersonSD and Twitter at https://twitter.com/ParkJeffersonSD. Follow the series on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MSTS360 and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nebraska-360-Sprints/137252736438504