The Casino Speedway is proud to announce its 2009 race schedule. In addition to weekly Sunday evening action beginning May 3rd, the Casino Speedway has scheduled four specials during the upcoming season. The USMTS modifieds take to the track Wednesday, June 17th with NASCAR veteran Kenny Wallace scheduled to race his #36 JEGS modified. On Thursday, July 17th the DART Late Model Challenge Series comes to the speedway featuring some of the best Late Model drivers in WISSOTA. The Legends Cars invade the track on Sunday, July 26th with 25-30 Legends Cars schedule to compete along with Late Models, Modifieds and Street Stocks. And finally on September 12th, the 2nd Annual Casino Fall Shootout will feature some of the best WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds and Street Stocks the area has to offer.
For 2009, the Casino Speedway has named ALLTEL Wireless as the Title Sponsor. Through this sponsorship, the Casino Speedway has created the ALLTEL Challenge of Champions Track Series. Drivers will be awarded track points (no show points) for 15 selected races during the 2009 track season. At the end of the 15 races, the top 15-20 drivers (exact number to be determined) of all classes combined will be awarded a sliding payout from the drivers point fund. All Casino Speedway competitors are elgible to compete for ALLTEL Challenge of Champions points, but participation is not mandatory. To be elgible, the drivers must place ALLTEL stickers on each side of their car for the duration of the 15 races. These stickers will available at the track. For all ALLTEL Challenge of Champions rules, please contact Earl Benson at the email address below or call the track at (605) 882-2855.
The Casino Speedway is currently undergoing a facelift and race fans will notice several changes and a few pleasant surprises on opening night, Sunday, May 3rd. The Casino Speedway has acquired airport land adjacent to the south-side of the track. This land house will house a new and expanded pit area, plus addition parking for race fans. There should be no excuse for not finding a parking place now. New track lighting is also currently being installed at the track and the new "winner's circle" is almost complete. It's an exciting time at the track as the "World Center of Speed" keeps getting better and better for the drivers and the race fans.
But even though changes will be evident, the some things have stayed the same. The track still features the same great food and drink, the RC Technologies candy-toss for the youngsters, and the awesome door-to-door, fender-to-fender fast-paced action that makes the Casino Speedway the place to be every racing evening throughout the summer. Plus the Casino Speedway has held the line on admission prices, so everyone can enjoy this American & South Dakota tradition. So whether your a hard-core dirt fan, a casual once-in-while fan, or someone who has never experienced dirt track racing at its finest... Come check out the 2009 season at the Casino Speedway. Chances are.... you won't regret it.
The 2009 ALLTEL Casino Speedway Schedule is available online. Just go to the Casino Speedway.com "Race Schedule" page or click here. ...
