Paducah International Raceway

NASCAR ROYALTY RETURNS TO PADUCAH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

Night of NASCAR Stars Takes the Green Flag on Tuesday, May 29th

Paducah, KY- May 25, 2012- When the sun goes down, the stars come out. Paducah International Raceway is proud to host its annual Night of NASCAR Stars featuring three-time Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart, veteran driver Ken Schrader, and “The Hermanatorâ€� Kenny Wallace on Tuesday, May 29^th. Tickets will be sold General Admission on a first come-first serve basis. Adult tickets are $20. Children’s tickets are $5. Pit Admission is $25.  UMP fan favorites racing in this event include the Super Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late Models, Modifieds, and Street Stocks. Pit Gates open at 4:00 PM and Grandstands open at 5:00 PM. Hot Laps are at 7:00 PM with racing starting at 7:30 PM.

A� Meet and Greet� will take place in the pits after racing.

Stewart, a track co-owner, has been having great success on the NASCAR circuit. He recently earned his third Sprint Cup Championship in 2011 and is currently seventh in the Chase for 2012. He has four Top-fives, five Top-10’s, and two wins to his credit for this season. His fellow co-owner, Ken Schrader, is continuing to build his legacy with Ken Schrader Racing (KSR). Together with Donnie Richeson, KSR is forming an ARCA Racing Team, along with Tom Hassert, driver of the #52 Federated Auto Parts ARCA race car. Kenny Wallace stays busy running both dirt tracks and the NASCAR Nationwide Series where he most recently continued his string of Top-10 finishes at Talladega Superspeedway two weeks ago. 

2012 marks Paducah International Raceway’s seventh year with the current NASCAR driver owners. Join PIR every week for Friday Night Racing at its best.

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Friday May 25th, will be Horizon Lawn & Tractor Money Drop Night at PIR. Games and prizes for the kids. Also appearing at intermission will be the Tricky Travelstead Crash Mania Stunt Show. Come out and see exciting CAR CRASHES, JUMPS, EXPLOSIONS, and FIRE. Actual Movie and Television stunts performed LIVE, right before your eyes.

Don't forget Tues May 29th Night of Nascar Stars featuring 3 time Cup Champion Tony Stewart, Kenny Schrader and "The Hermanator" Kenny Wallace racing with the local drivers at PIR.   

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Friday, May 18^th is Armed Forces Night

Join Paducah International Raceway for another great night of racing action this Friday, May 18^th.  PIR will be saluting the men and women who fight and have fought for our freedom with Armed Forces Night. All Active Duty and Retired Military who present their Military ID will receive half-price Grandstand Admission.

All the weekly favorites including the Super Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Cylinder Warriors, and High School Warriors will be hitting the track for some great dirt racing action.

Pit Gates open at 4:00 PM. Grandstands open at 5:00 PM. Hot Laps are at 7:00 PM, and racing starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12 for Adults. Children 12 and under are Free. Pit Admission is $25. PIR hopes to see all the great fans, drivers, and US Military at the races!

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Full Race Program Scheduled for Friday, May 18^th Join Paducah International Raceway this Friday, May 18^th for a full race program including the Super Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Cylinder Warriors, and the High School Warriors. Pit Gates open at 4:00 PM. Grandstands open at 5:00 PM.  Hot Laps are at 7:00 PM with racing starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12 for Adults and Children 12 and under are Free. Pit Admission is $25. The weather may be getting hot, but the racing action is even hotter. Following last week’s race, how are the Championship points standings stacking up? After a week break, the Super Late Models return to the track. Fan favorite Tim Brown has captured the coveted top spot over second place Jason Riggs. Tanner English is in third, followed by veteran driver Randy Sellars, and Tony Vancil rounds out the Top Five. Which Late Model driver will go to Victory Lane this Friday night? Following last week’s Pro (Crate) Late Model special, Cameron Brown is still in the Top spot holding a 25-point lead over second place Evan Taylor. Adam Ray is currently in third with Jeffrey Bailey in fourth, and Brian Jones is in the fifth spot. In Modified action, JR Mason continues to hold onto the top spot with a 63-point lead over second place Jeff Elliott. Trent Young is in the third spot, followed by Randle Sweeney in fourth, and 2009 Champion Todd Miller rounds out the Top-Five. Following last week’s Feature win, Mike Watson is leading the pack in Street Stock action with a 28-point lead over second place Darrell Hartman. 2011 Champion Tony Cruse is in the third spot, Keaton Downing is fourth, and Derek Patterson completes the Top-Five. In 4-Cylinder Warrior action, Mat Hartman holds a six-point lead over last week’s Feature winner Pete Travis. Donnie Whited is in the third spot, 2010 Champion Kyle Clark is fourth, and Wes Henley rounds out the Top-Five. Daniel Edwards continues to hold on to first place in the High School Warrior Championship points standings with a six-point lead over last week’s Feature winner AJ Keeling. Eli English is third, Glenn Forrester is in the fourth spot, and Josh Hartman completes the points standings in the fifth spot. This will be a Friday night you do not want to miss!! Join Paducah International Raceway for the best dirt racing action in the Lakes area. Come catch the racing fever.

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Lucas Oil Racing Series Ready to Battle at Paducah as Part of Explosive Two Nights of Racing - Friday & Saturday, May 4-5  â€¦PIR Offers Free Grandstand Admission to All Students & Military on Friday May 4th Weekend Opener   Paducah, Kentucky  (April 28, 2012)   One of the biggest racing weekends of the year in Kentucky motorsports takes the green flag this week when the Lucas Oil Dirt Racing Series brings its national tour to the high banks of Paducah International Raceway (PIR) on Saturday May 5th. The Saturday night portion of the weekend highlights the two-night event at PIR and will also play a pivotal role on the series' championship season with some of the most talented short track aces in the nation going door to door in a battle that will yield over ten thousand dollars to the winner. Not only is the scramble for the national crown on the line, but a war within the series continues to heat up among points leader Jimmy Owens and hall of famer Scott Bloomquist. The intense rivalry between the pair, once considered team mates, has escalated as Bloomquist enters this week riding the wave of two straight wins on the series while Owens is still seeking his first series win of the season. These Tennessee veterans are ready to mix it up on Saturday night, but they'll have to deal with some other tough customers with Don O'Neal, Earl Pearson, Steve Francis and a host of other hot shoes gunning for a big win at PIR when the green flag waves and sparks fly.   The weekend double-header at PIR kicks off on Friday night (May 4) with an action packed schedule of racing on tap. The opening night also features some special opportunities for Students and Military in the region to take advantage of free ticket offers for the Friday portion of the weekend. As part of the action on Friday night all Elementary School, Middle School, High School and College Students plus Active-Duty and Retired Military will be admitted free of charge into the grandstands by presenting a valid photo ID along with a special free admission coupon available at any area Taco Johns (offer applies to Friday night only). Regular Adult tickets are $12.00 with grandstand gates opening at 5 pm on Friday and racing geting underway at 7:30 pm. Friday night's full schedule of racing includes Super Late Models, UMP Open Wheel Modifieds, UMP Pro Late Models and 4 Cylinder divisions.   On Saturday night the racing action heats up with the sanctioned Lucas Oil Racing Series battle slated as the main event for the evening complete with time-trial qualifying and preliminary races to set the field for the feature race. Reserved seating tickets for Saturday (May 5) may be obtained by calling the track office at (270) 898-7469. General admission grandstand tickets will be available at the front gate, Adults $25.00 and Kids 12 and Under $5.00. In addition to the Lucas Oil Racing Series Super Late Models, Saturday's lineup will also feature the Street Stock and Kentucky Vintage Racing divisions. Grandstand gates will open at 4 pm with racing slated to take the green flag at 7 pm. Complete event details for the weekend are available online at www.paducahracing.com.   Defending Lucas Oil Racing Series National Champion, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN will lead the stars of the series into Paducah holding the series points lead. Despite not winning a main event so far in 2012, Owens has recorded five (5) runner-up finishes in seven series events in 2012 enabling him to stay atop the points chase. Positions two through eight in the series championship standings are separated by only 90-points. Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN and 4-time series champ, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL are tied for second followed by red-hot, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN and Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, GA. Steve Francis of Ashland, KY is sixth in points followed by Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; and John Blankenship of Williamson, WV. Austin Hubbard of Seaford, DE and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY are just outside of the top ten. So far in 2012 there have been six different winners in the first 11 races. O'Neal is leading the way with four appearances in Lucas Oil Victory Lane this year. Bloomquist, who has won the last two Lucas Oil events in Virginia and Pennsylvania, is joined by Francis as a multiple winner this year. Erb, Landers, and Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC have also won on the series tour this year. Also, in the first 11 events, the average starting spot by the race winner is fifth. Only twice this year on the ultra-competitive tour has the race winner started on the front row.   The visit to PIR by the Lucas Oil Racing Series is one of only three trips to the Bluegrass State in 2012 making it a homecoming of sorts for title contender Steve Francis of Ashland. Francis is a former multi-time national short track champion and a genuine 'Kentucky Colonel', an honor bestowed on him by the Governor of the Commonwealth nearly a decade ago. Many home state Kentuckians will be on hand to root Francis on as he sets his sights on a big win. In addition, a pair of entries owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer will be in action with Georgia's Jonathan Davenport and Arkansas racer Jared Landers behind the wheel of the Bowyer team cars. Teenage sensation Tyler Reddick from California will be gunning for a victory driving a car sponsored in part by Jason Aldean through Broken Bow Records and Stoney Creek Records. Illinois ace Dennis Erb Jr., Delaware's Austin Hubbard, West Virginian John Blankenship and Kentuckian Eric Wells are also part of the headline list of racers who will be at PIR for the special night of racing. Local stars will be ready to defend their home turf when the Lucas Oil Series drivers invade Paducah with Terry English, Tanner English, Tim Brown, Tony Vancil, Jason Riggs, Randy Sellars, Jeff Walston, and 2009-2010-2011 Track Champion Kevin Cole all set to pull off an upset against the tour regulars. The 2012 season has been very competitive for Super Late Models at PIR with three different drivers going to Victory Lane so far. Current point leader Tanner English currently holds a three point advantage over second place Tim Brown, followed by Tony Vancil in third, Jason Riggs in fourth, and Randy Sellars rounding out the top five in Championship point standings.   For more information on the Lucas Oil Racing Series event on May 5th at Paducah you can log onto www.paducahracing.com. For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, visit the series' website at www.lucasdirt.com or follow the tour at http://www.facebook.com/lucasdirt and http://twitter.com/#!/lucasdirt.

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For more information, please call PIR at 270-898-7469 or the Hotline at 270-898-7490. Visit PIR online at www.paducahracing.com

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Faster Pastor Race Night Rained Out

Due to rainy weather conditions, our Friday Night Racing has been cancelled for this Friday, April 27th. Faster Pastor Race Night will be rescheduled for a later date.

Please join PIR next Friday, May 4th when regular Friday Night Racing returns. Also mark your calendars for Saturday, May 5th when the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns to Paducah International Raceway. Order your tickets in advance by calling the Ticket Office at 270-898-7469. Tickets for this event are $25 for Adults and $5 for Children 12 and under.

Paducah International Raceway wishes all our fans and drivers a great and safe weekend!

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All Classes will be in Action

Who is the Lakes areas Faster Pastor? Regular Friday night racing returns this Friday, April 27^th. All your UMP favorites will be in action including the Super Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Cylinder Warriors, and the High School Warriors.

Pit Gates open at 4:00 PM. Grandstands open at 5:00 PM. Hot Laps are at 7:00 PM with racing at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12 for Adults. Children 12 and under are Free. Pit Admission is $25.

Reserved seating is currently available for Saturday, May 5^th when the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series make their return to Paducah International Raceway. Tickets are $25 for Adults. Children 12 and under are $5. Do not miss seeing LOLMD favorites like Dennis Erb, Jr., Steve Francis, Jonathan Davenport, Scott Bloomquist, Earl Pearson, Jr., Don O Neal, 2011 Rookie of the Year Jared Landers, and 2011 Champion and current points leader Jimmy Owens go nose-to-tail with local stars including Terry English, Tim Brown, Tony Vancil, Jason Riggs, Randy Sellars, Jeff Walston, current points leader Tanner English, and 2009-2010-2011 Track Champion Kevin Cole.

Join PIR for the best dirt racing in the Lakes area. Come catch the racing fever.

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Hot off the heels of the World of Outlaws, Paducah International Raceway continues the weekly tradition of Friday night racing with a Full Race Program this Friday, April 20^th. All the UMP favorites including the Super Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks, 4-Cylinder Warriors, and the High School Warriors PLUS the Kentucky Vintage will be in action.

Pit Gates open at 4:00 PM. Grandstands open at 5:00 PM. Hot Laps are at 7:00 PM and Racing starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12 for Adults and Children 12 and under are Free. Pit Admission is $25.

With the local favorites running a limited schedule last Friday night, where does that leave the Championship points standings the first month into the chase? In Super Late Model action, Craig Smith and Tanner English have each taken the checkered flag and Harrisburg, Illinois’ Jason Riggs holds a two point advantage over runner up Tim Brown. Tanner English is third, followed by Randy Sellars, and Tony Vancil rounds out the Top-Five. Defending Champion Kevin Cole is currently in the 13^th spot. Can Cole rebound this Friday night and begin his path to his fourth consecutive Track Championship?

Tait Davenport, John Tindal, and Jeff Walston each have a victory in the Pro (Crate) Late Model division. A 15^th place finish by Davenport last Friday bumped him into the third spot, five points behind Cameron Brown and Credence Mott who are tied for the top seed in Championship points standings? Will Davenport return to Victory Lane Friday night or will Brown, Mott, or someone else get their coveted first win of the 2012 season?

The Modifieds have also seen three different faces in Victory Lane in 2012. JR Mason, Dustin Isom, and Randle Sweeney each have a win to their credit. Mason is leading by a mere seven points over Sweeney, followed by Isom who is currently down by 56-points. With a Track Championship up for grabs, who will take the checkered this Friday night?

Defending Street Stock Champion Tony Cruse has been to Victory Lane two out of three times in 2012. Clarksville Speedway favorite Joseph Hamm claimed the win in last Friday night’s Feature. With Mike Watson and Keaton Downing eyeing the top prize, two and nine points respectively out of first place, who will go to Victory Lane this Friday night?

Following a break for the two 4-Cylinder Warrior classes and an opening night class combination, Mat Hartman is holding the top spot in the 4-Cylinder division over a three-way tie between Donnie Whited, Pete Travis, and Michael Hendrickson. 2010 Champion Kyle Clark rounds out the Top-five in Championship points standings. Who will hold on for the win this week?

The High School Warriors saw their first Feature action two weeks ago with Daniel Edwards taking the win over AJ Keeling. Edwards holds the top spot in points standings with a two-point lead over Keeling. Eli English is in the third spot, down by four points. In a class that is hungry for competition, can Edwards return to Victory Lane? Will Keeling or English pick up their first Feature win of the 2012 season, or will a new Warrior race onto the scene?

For a Friday night packed full of dirt racing action, come out this Friday night, April 20^th for a Full Race Program. Join PIR for the best dirt track racing in the Lakes area. Come catch the Racing Fever.

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Interesting photo Journal of Randy Lewis' trip from California to Paducah International Raceway to watch the warriors race! Randy travels all over the world to visit race tracks. Paducah was track #1737 

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World of outlaws  -   Joey Saldana

UMP Modifieds   -    Randle Sweeney

UMP Pro Late Models -  Jeff Walston

Ump Street Stocks   -    Joseph Hamm

Complete Results      Sprint Cars     UMP

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The number "4" was pulled in the dash inversion, so fast qualifier Stevie Smith starts on the outside of the second row. Here is the dash lineup:

1, Danny Smith. 2, Geoff Dodge. 3, Kerry Madsen. 4, Stevie Smith. 5, Joey Saldana. 6, David Gravel. 7, Donny Schatz. 8, Chad Kemenah. 9, Steve Kinser. 10, Sammy Swindell.

Here is the lineup for the 12-lap Last Chance Showdown, which transfers the top six to the feature:

1, Jim Moughan. 2, Terry McCarl. 3, Kody Kinser. 4, Paul May. 5, Mike Hess. 6, A.J. Bruns. 7, Bill Rose. 8, Brian Paulus. 9, Alex Shanks. 10, Jim Perricone. 11, John Memmer.

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The World of Outlaw Sprint Cars are at PIR tonight. The weather is looking good for this evening. Joey Saldana, Donny Schatz, Steve and Kraig Kinser, point leader Sammy Swindell plus a host of others are here to attack the Ultra Fast high banked 3/8 mile oval. Also on the racing card are the UMP Modifieds (600 to win) the UMP Pro Late Models (500 to win) and the UMP Street Stocks (250 to win) 

Pit gate opens at 3pm with the grandstand gate opening at 4pm Hot laps will be at 630 with qualifying at 7 and racing at 730

Grandstand general admission is $25 for adults with children 12 and under $5. Reserved seating is $30 and is still available by calling the track office at 270-898-7469. Pit passes are $35

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PADUCAH, Ky. April 9, 2012 The World of Outlaws head to Kentucky this Friday as Paducah International Raceway will host Kentucky's lone race of the season for the high-profile tour. Sammy Swindell is riding his first win of the season, which catapulted him into the World of Outlaws points lead. With a top-five finish in four of the eight races this season, Donny Schatz and Jason Sides are within six and eight points, respectively. Joey Saldana – ranks fourth, only 12 points back. Kraig Kinser, who has earned quick time the past two races and has a streak of six consecutive races of qualifying in the top five, is fifth in the World of Outlaws standings 14 points behind Swindell.

        WHEN
         Friday, April 13, at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Ky. Front gates are scheduled to open at 5 p.m. with qualifying set to begin at 6:30 p.m.

        WHERE
         Paducah International Raceway is located at 4445 Shemwell Lane in Paducah, Ky. Click on the link for a map (http://g.co/maps/3avqe).

        TICKETS
         General Admission Grandstand tickets are $25.00 for Adults, with Kids 6-12 $5.00. Reserved Seating tickets for the top-three rows of the frontstretch are $30.00 and race can be purchased by calling (270) 898-7469 or by clicking WorldofOutlaws.com/tickets.

       ON THE INTERNET
         World of Outlaws www.WorldofOutlaws.com
         Paducah International Raceway www.paducahracing.net

       ABOUT THE TRACKS
        Paducah International Raceway is a high-banked, 3/8-mile oval. The track record of 12.825 seconds was established by Joey Saldana on April 17, 2009.

       PREVIOUS WINNERS
          World of Outlaws A-Feature Winners at Paducah International Raceway:
             2010 -Jac Haudenschild on April 16
             2009 - Jason Meyers on April 17
             2008 - Craig Dollansky on July 28
             2007 - Danny Lasoski on April 6
             2001 - Andy Hillenburg on June 12
             1998 - Jeff Swindell on April 17

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