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Tom Karrick Memorial Features $3,000-to-Win A-Mods this Friday at Lakeside Speedway!

Tom Karrick Memorial Features $3,000-to-Win A-Mods this Friday at Lakeside Speedway!

For Immediate Release
By Sam Stoecklin
August 31, 2020

(Kansas City, Kansas) Late-season special events highlight the next several weekends at Lakeside Speedway with events on the slate for nearly every type of race fan! Those events start this Friday, September 5th with the annual Tom Karrick Memorial, which now features a $3,000 payday for the winner!

Lakeside Speedway wishes to thank Heather Melvin of Varsity Sports for coordinating this year’s Tom Karrick Memorial. Mr. Karrick lived from 1935 to 1994 and was posthumously inducted into the Central Auto Racing Boosters Hall of Fame and Museum, Incorporated in 2005 for his contribution to the betterment of racing in the Kansas City area. Tom is the Father of 2018 Hall of Fame inductee and current active racer Tim Karrick, of Basehor, Kansas.

The Karrick Memorial race features a $13,000 purse and pays $220 just to start the A-Main with tow money at $75. There is an entry fee for A-Mod drivers. Track-Registered Drivers entry fee is $50 Entry Fee, for non-track registered drivers, the entry fees is $70. Entry Fees includes Pit Pass for the driver. Full payout information is located on the Lakeside Speedway website under the Rules/Forms at www.lakesidespeedway.net/downloads.

Joining A-Mods on the race card on Friday are B-Mods, Stock Cars, Pure Stocks, E-Mods, and Grand Nationals. All car classes will compete in preliminary heat race and B-Main action as needed before bringing the night to a close with the main events.

For anyone wishing to watch the Friday races from the privacy of their own home, head over to the all-new pay-per-view feature at www.lakesidespeedway.tv. Advanced tickets for this weekend’s racing are available at MyRacePass.com under the Lakeside Speedway Profile by clicking here or by calling call 913-299-9206. Terrace Spots are available but must be reserved by calling the track in advance.

Friday Timeline: Pit Gate Opens at 5 p.m., Spectator Gate Opens at 6 p.m., Drivers' Meeting at 7 p.m., Hot Laps begin at 7:15 p.m. with racing to follow of hot laps. Advanced tickets available at MyRacePass.com under the Lakeside Speedway Profile by clicking here or by calling call 913-299-9206. All pre-sale ticket sales are cut off at midnight on Thursday. Terrace Spots are available but must be reserved by calling the track in advance. Attendees are reminded that concessions are limited due to product availability and restrictions based on the COVID-19 situation.

Friday Ticket Info: Click here to order tickets online. General Admission: Adults (16+) $15, Military/Seniors (62+) $12, Juniors (12-15) $5, Under 12 free. Suites: Adults ($13+) $20, Kids (2-12) $10, Under 2 free. Terrace: Adults (16+) $15, Military/Seniors (62+) $12, Juniors (12-15) $5, Under 12 free. Pit Passes: 7 & Older $35, Under 7 $15.

COVID-19 related social distancing is recommended and masks are required per the Kansas Governor’s executive order. Concessions are limited at this time due to national food shortages related to COVID-19. Lakeside Speedway will follow CDC Recommendations, which may affect logistics and “normal” operating procedures. Attendees are responsible for their own personal protective equipment and decisions regarding attendance and social distancing.

2020 Lakeside Speedway Remaining Events
Friday, Sept 4th - Race #15 - Tom Karrick Memorial - A-Mods ($3,000-to-win), B-Mods, Stock Cars, Pure Stocks, E-Mods, and Grand Nationals
Saturday, Sept 5th - Kansas City Monster Truck Show - visit www.kansascitymosntershow.com
Friday, Sept 11th - Race #16 - Karl Tinsley Memorial - A-Mods, B-Mods, Stock Cars, Pure Stocks, E-Mods, Grand Nationals FINAL POINTS NIGHT
Friday, Sept 18th - Race #17 - Joe Berry Clash of the B-Mods - Night #1 - B-Mods, E-Mods, Stock Cars, A-Mods, and Grand Nationals
Saturday - Sept 19th - Race #18 - Joe Berry Clash of the B-Mods Night #2 - B-Mods, E-Mods, Stock Cars, and Pure Stocks
Friday, October 16th - Race #19 - World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
Friday, October 2nd - SLMR Late Models - USAC Midwest Wingless Racing Association - KAR and Mod-Lites
Friday, October 30th - Grant Junghans Memorial with USMTS Modifieds and USRA B-Mods

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 lakesidespeedwaykc@gmail.com.

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