Lone Star Speedway reopens on March 14 after five-year break with the SUPR Dirt Late Models
February 24, 2009
On March 13th and 14th history will be made when the Lone Star Speedway - closed since March of 2004 - will once again open it’s doors to racers and fans alike. There has been an open practice scheduled for all classes to take place on Friday, March 13, followed by an O’Reilly SUPR Dirt Late Model Race on Saturday, March 14.
Turn four under construction in November 2008
The open practice will give drivers and teams in all divisions an opportunity to shake down their equipment while at the same time give the track a final opportunity to work out any bugs before the Saturday night opener.
The Saturday night race will be headlined by the O’Reilly SUPR Dirt Late Models and will also feature a Limited/Sport Modfieds race. The SUPR race will pay $2500 to win and $400 to start while the modified race will pay $1500 to win and $200 to start. Modified pre-entry will be $75 until March 7, 2009 and $100 at the gate.
The front straight is now ready for some racing action
The high-banked, half-mile facility located in Kilgore, Texas, last hosted racing in March of 2004 and had since been inactive until the track was purchased by Sam and Lisa Hafertepe in late 2008. Sam and Lisa are the proud parents of Sam Hafertepe Jr., who currently races with the World of Outlaws sprint car series. The Hafertepe’s have worked hard throughout the off season to restore and improve the facility and are anxious to show fans what Lone Star Speedway has to offer.
For sprint car fans in Texas and the surrounding area April 10, 2009 will be a date to circle on the calendar. The World of Outlaws (WoO) sprint car series will be making it’s return to the state of Texas with a date at the Lone Star Speedway.
Fans interested in learning more about the facility or purchasing tickets in advance are encouraged to do so by visiting the track’s website: www.lonestarspeedway.com
From Staff reports
Photos courtesy of Lone Star Speedway
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