Gates Open at Shangri-La II on July 4th Weekend
Date: Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
For Immediate Release
George Swansbrough and the American Speed Association (ASA) are pleased to announce that the gates at the brand new
Shangri-La II Motor Speedway will open on July 4th weekend. A test day, two days of racing, a pit party and fireworks are all scheduled for the track’s gala grand opening.
Action kicks off Friday, July 3, with a test and tune practice at the half- mile concrete oval. Gates will open at 5 p.m.
On Saturday, July 4, a special five division show will be scheduled, headlined by the ASA Late Models and the mighty Modifieds. Both main attraction divisions will do battle in 50 lap feature events.
The Sportsman Modifieds will feature a 40 lap main event, while the Street Stocks will do battle for 30 laps. Joining the action on grand opening night will be the Cup Lites Racing Series, with a 50 lap main event scheduled.
The speedway, conveniently located just off New York Rte. 17 Expressway (Nichols or Owego exits-see directions on Shangri-La II website) will give away FREE T-Shirts and prizes throughout the opening event weekend.
On Saturday evening, food and live music will fill the pit area as a pit party will take place allowing fans a “walk through” for a closer look at the new facility. Fireworks will also be featured to highlight the Independence Day inaugural celebration.
On Sunday, July 5, the action at Shangri-La II continues with Twin 50's for the ASA Late Models and a 100 lap event for the Modifieds. The always entertaining Sportsman Modified division will do battle in a 75 lap Feature and the Street Stock class will face off in a 50 lap main event. Special awards for will be given for Best Appearing Car, Hard Charger, Front Runner and Hard Luck. Anyone interested in sponsoring an award should contact the Speedway for more information. Starting times for the opening races will be forthcoming.
Race Fans are reminded that on Saturday, Aug. 1, the Tobias Speed STR's will invade Shangri-La II Motor Speedway for a huge 20 lap feature event. For all the latest news, check out the official track website at www.shangrila-2.com.
Shangri-La II Motor Speedway and the American Speed Association (ASA) - Concrete Kicks Asphalt!
Opening Weekend Schedule of Events |
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Friday Open Test and Tune |
Saturday Infield Registration Opens 9:00am |
Sunday Infield Registration Opens 9:00am |
Other Notes: The NORA SuperModified event, originally scheduled for June 27, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled for the 2009 racing season. However both Shangri-La II and NORA hope to book an event for 2010.
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