Three nights, three complete shows on tap at Lernerville Speedway June 22 – 24
CONCORD, N.C. – May 19, 2017 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is set for three-days of action-packed racing at the 11th Annual
Firecracker 100 at Lernerville Speedway,
Thursday, June 22 through Saturday, June 24.
Each year the Firecracker 100 has continued to be a crown jewel event in dirt Late Model racing. With its big pay day, it’s one of those marquee events that drivers circle on their calendars. Drivers will compete in three-nights of non-stop, side-by-side racing at the high-banked 4/10-mile Lernerville Speedway.
In addition to the hot action on the track, the Firecracker 100 includes an incredible array of family-friendly events that allow fans of all ages to interact with their favorite drivers. All drivers have been invited to participate in the a kickball tournament – a charity kickball tournament organized by the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation. Proceeds will go to children’s cancer research. Stick around after the kickball tournament and pick up a piece of racing memorabilia at the raffle/auction from one of your favorite drivers.
Fans will also have the opportunity to challenge some of their favorite Late Model Drivers in a Cornhole and Horseshoe tournament. Add in an autograph session and a post-race concert on Thursday and Friday presented Y108 – the Firecracker 100 has it all!
Three nights, three complete shows, $6,000 to the winner of both Thursday and Friday. Saturdays “Uncle Sam” non-qualifiers Feature will be a $3,000-to-win.
The stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Models Series look to grab one of the largest pots of the season, with a $30,000-to-win payday by winning the Firecracker 100-lap Feature.
With each advance reserved seat ticket package to Thursday and Friday’s show, fans will receive a VIP Pit Pass Credential; getting the opportunity to check out the check out the machines up close and personal.
The main gates open at 5 p.m. (ET) on Thursday and Friday, and 4 p.m. on Saturday. Hot Laps are set to begin at 6:50 p.m. all three nights.
With so much excitement going on you’re never going to want to leave the track grounds. Camping will be $50 for the entire weekend. We offer a variety of camping packages to suit all types of parties. There will be family-friendly and party-friendly reserved areas as well as the always popular trackside camping. Call 724-353-1511 for details on reserving your spot today. Firewood and ice will also be readily available at the track for purchase.
Tickets for all three days of the 11th Annual Firecracker 100 weekend are available now by calling 1-844-DIRT-TIX (347-8849), or by visiting WorldofOutlaws.com/Tickets. General Admission is $34 for both Thursday and Friday, and $40 for the finale on Saturday. Three-day passes are available for $69.
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Textron Off Road (Official Side-by-Side Vehicle), Craftsman (Official Tool), Extended Stay America (Official Hotel), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Morton Buildings (Official Building), Sears (Official Home Store), The Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience (Official Racing Experience, VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel) and DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award); in addition to contingency sponsors, including: Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, MSD, Penske Shocks, QA1, QuarterMaster, Superflow Dynos and Wrisco Aluminum (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Capital Race Cars, Integra Shocks, Impact Racing Products, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis and TNT Rescue.
Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, N.C., is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts all World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.
Sources: Colby Gorniewicz/World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series PR
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