Posted by Rockford Speedway on 12/28/2005, 11:08 am
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WCS HEADLINES 2006 SPRING CLASSIC AT ROCKFORD By: Kevin Ramsell Monday, December 28, 2005 (Loves Park, IL) - Rockford Speedway Officials have announced that the Wisconsin Challenge Series will headline the 29th Annual Spring Classic. The 2006 event will take place on April 1st and 2nd as Rockford Speedway will open its 59th season of racing action. "All of us at Rockford Speedway are excited to welcome the Wisconsin Challenge Series as part of our Spring Classic Weekend." commented Rockford Speedway General Manager Gregg McKarns. "Having attended a handful of their events, we are aware of the level of competition and excitement they provide, the first weekend of April will be outstanding at Rockford Speedway." The Wisconsin Challenge Series will headline the two-day event with 150-laps of feature racing. The Big 8 Series will headline the Saturday night on April 1st with a 58-lap feature event. The Mid-American Series will also be competing in a 75-lap feature event on Sunday. WCS and the Mid-American Series will be competing on both days. "We're pleased to export this racing series to Rockford Speedway. Though I know the name is the "Wisconsin" Challenge Series, I've always felt that for a few days each Spring Rockford is part of the dairy state with all the race fans from Wisconsin that head to the Rockford Speedway." WCS Promoter, Jeff Sachse stated. "Everyone in the upper Midwest knows that Rockford's Spring Opener is the unofficial rite of spring. Some say that robins returning mark the start of spring, but I'd argue that the sound of racing at Rockford Speedway is the true mark of the changing of the seasons. The Wisconsin Challenge Series is proud to be a part of such event." In 2005, the Wisconsin Challenge Series averaged about 45 entries per event with 117 different drivers earning points in the nine event schedule. In the Series, five-year history, 248 drivers have earned points. "I know Rockford has had the reputation for being a challenging racetrack and a little fender bending thrown in. But I'm sure you'll see the Wisconsin Challenge Series drivers adapt well. They're up for a challenge and at the end of the day I am certain fans won't go away disappointed." Sachse stated. Rockford Speedway Officials are currently working on the entire 2006 schedule and will be released early next year. The Speedway will honor its 2005 Champions at the Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 21, 2006 at the Forest Hills Lodge in Loves Park, IL.