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Lakeside Speedway Opens 2020 Race Season This Friday!

Lakeside Speedway Opens 2020 Race Season This Friday!

For Immediate Release
By Sam Stoecklin
May 27, 2020

(Kansas City, Kansas) The 66th season of racing at Kansas City’s oldest sporting venue, Lakeside Speedway, this Friday, May 29th for the Tompkins Industries Season Opener! In celebration of the return of racing, promoters have set a special $10 adult general admission price for the grandstands to welcome fans back to the speedway. Kids ages 12-15 are $5 and kids 11 and are free! Come watch the dirt fly as A-Mods, B-Mods, Stock Cars, E-Mods, and Pure Stocks hit the track.

Advanced tickets are on sale now at www.myracepass.com. Search for Lakeside Speedway or click on events, then search for May 29th, then purchase tickets. Fees will apply. Tickets are also available at the track, please call 913-299-9206. (service fee applies). Tickets will remain on sale until Thursday, May 28th or when we run out. If we sell out prior to the event, there will be no grandstand ticket sales at the gate!

Drivers are encouraged to make their way to www.lakesidespeedway.net and under the Rules/Forms tab, access, print, and fill out the track registration form and W-9 and bring with them upon signing in for the first time. While online, drivers are also encouraged to visit www.myyracepass.com and claim their driver profile. Pit passes are also on sale at www.myracepass.com (fees apply), this is the preferred method of purchase; however, pit passes are available on race nights.

Lakeside Speedway will follow CDC Recommendations and Social Distancing Guidelines, which may affect logistics and “normal” operating procedures. All attendees are responsible for their own personal protective equipment and for making their own decisions regarding attendance at our events. We are asking that when parking in the pits, leave extra space between race cars and please to do not gather in groups and do not travel from pit stall to pit stall. Race teams are limited to 10 people per team and this will be monitored at the Pit check-in building when signing in.

All pit fans, crew members and drivers will be required to remain in the pit area for the entire event, this means no crossing over to the grandstands or terrace. We are sectioning off Section F of the grandstands for seating for all pit fans, this will be the furthest you can go towards the main building. When seated, please maintain proper social distance between yourself and other groups. Pit Stop catering will be on hand for pit area concessions.

The Friday Timeline is: Pits open 5, Grandstands at 6, Drivers Pill Draw closes at 6:45 (no passing points if late), Pit Meeting at 7, Hot Laps at 7:45, or immediately after hot laps. For additional driver information, forms, and rules, visit www.lakesidespeedway.net/downloads.

Complete results, schedule information, track details, car class rules, and news are available on the track’s website at www.lakesidespeedway.net. Contact the track at (913) 299-9206. The track location is 5615 Wolcott Dr., Kansas City, Kansas, one mile west of I-435 (exit 18) on SR 5 (northwest of Kansas City. Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lakesidespeedway.kansascity or Email the track at lakesidespeedwaykc@gmail.com.

2020 Lakeside Speedway Schedule (Fridays unless otherwise indicated) Current as of 5-22-20
Participating Classes: A-Mods, B-Mods, Stock Cars, Pure Stocks, E-Mods, Mod-Lites, Grand Nationals (GN)
Guest Classes Include: SLMR Late Models, USAC Midwest Wingless Sprints, KAR (Kansas Antique Racers)
*Indicates Special Event Racing Prices subject to change for Special Events
*Special $10 general admission on Friday, 5/29 for all adults (Junior 12-15 years $6 - 11 & under FREE).
Pit Passes $35 – 0-6 $15 - Minors 0-17 must have a Minor Release signed
Friday – May 29th – Race #1 - A-Mods-B-Mods-Stock Cars-Pure Stocks-E-Mods
Friday – June 5th – Race #2 - A-Mods-B-Mods-Stock Cars-Pure Stocks-E-Mods - Plus Grand Nationals
Friday – June12th – Race #3 - A-Mods-B-Mods-Stock Cars-Pure Stocks-E-Mods-Plus Grand Nationals
Friday – June 19th – Race #4 - A-Mods-B-Mods-Pure Stocks-E-Mods-Plus Mod-Lites – No Stocks
Fri – June 26th - Race #5 –B-Mods-Stock Cars-Pure Stocks-E-Mods-USAC Midwest Wingless Sprints–No A-Mods
Fri - July 3rd – Race #6 - Gary D Stock Car Special- A-Mods-B-Mods-Stock Cars-P. Stocks-Mod Lites–No E-Mods
Fri – July 10th – Race #7 - A-Mods-B-Mods-Pure Stocks-E-Mods-Mod-Lites-Grand Nationals - No Stock Cars
Friday – July 17th – Race #8 - A-Mods-B-Mods-Stock Cars-Pure Stocks-E-Mods-Plus Grand Nationals
Friday – July 24th – Race #9 - A-Mods-B-Mods-Stock Cars-Pure Stocks-E-Mods-Plus Grand Nationals
*Fri–July 31st- Race #10-Malvern Bank Late Models-USAC Midwest Wingless Sprints-Mod-Lites-Weld Mem.

Normal Weekly Racing Prices: Weekly Racing Prices: General Admission: Adults (16 plus) $12, Seniors-Military: $10, Junior Prices Ages 12-15 - $6, Age 11 and under are Free. Terrace Admission: Adults (16 plus) $15, Seniors-Military: $12, Junior Prices Ages 12-15 - $8.00, Ages 11 and under are Free. Suites: Adults ($13+) $20, Kids (2-12) $10, Under 2 FREE. Pit Passes: 7 and up $35, Ages 0-6: $15. Minors Ages 0-17 must have a Minor Release signed.

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