Posted by Illiana Speedway on 4/11/2005, 11:46 am
Board Administrator

Schererville, Ind.-The area's only half-mile paved oval, Illiana Motor Speedway will kick off its 2005 stock car racing season Saturday night, April 16. This year will mark the 58th season of auto racing competition at Illiana. Late model, Schepel Performance limited late model, Mid American Sportsman, Turbo Stox and Pure Stock divisions will highlight the opening night's competition. A large field of competitors is expected in all classes as last Saturday afternoons practice session indicated. The final practice session for all divisions is set for Saturday April 9 from noon to dusk with free grandstand admission and concession stands will be open. The gates open Saturday at 4:00 p.m., with time trials set for 5:30 p.m. and the first race getting the green flag at 7:00 p.m. 2005 Season Specials April 16 58th Annual season opener June 4 CITGO / MGA 100 ASA Late Model Feature June 25 4th Annual Elmer Musgrave Memorial 100 lap CRA Series feature July 2 Molenaar Classic Mid Season Championships / Fireworks Aug 6 7th Annual RACEFEST featuring Hoss Outlaw Winged Sprints Sept 10 Season Championships Sept 17 44th Annual Tony Bettenhausen 100 Presented By Lisa Thomas Salon For more information, call the speedway at (219) 322-5311 or go to www.illianaspeedway.com. The track is located on U.S. Highway 30, about two miles east of U.S. Highway 41. Or 5 ½ miles west of I-65 in Schererville, Indiana