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Message started by LMR on 06/10/10 at 5:53pm

Title: Advance Ticket Sales Available for North/South 100
Post by LMR on 06/10/10 at 5:53pm

For Immediate Release
June 10, 2010

Advance Ticket Sales Available for Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil; Red Buck Cigars Steps Up Fast Time Challenge for Event

CORONA, CA (June 10, 2009) - Advance discounted 2-day tickets for the 28th Sunoco Race Fuels Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway in Union, KY are on sale until July 31st. The event, which will be held August 13th-14th will pay $50,000 and is sure to draw the top dirt late model racers from across the country again this year. Officials of Florence Speedway, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Red Buck Cigars are also excited to announce that Red Buck Cigars have stepped up the award for Fast Time Qualifier at the event; the driver with the quickest lap will receive $1,000 for the feat.

Activities will get underway on Thursday Night, August 12th with an open practice session followed on Friday Night, August 13th with Red Buck Time Trials worth $1,000 for the driver with the quickest time. On Saturday Night, August 14th, there will be Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 28th Sunoco Race Fuels Annual North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil paying $50,000 to win and $2500 to start. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction the event for the third consecutive year. Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI won the event in 2009.

Also, there will be the 10th Annual National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies in front of the main grandstand on Saturday. The 2010 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductees are: Bobby Paul, Roger Long, Ernie Derr, Billy Scott, Ronnie Weeden, Mike Head, Steve Kosiski, The Thomas Family of Phenix City, AL.

Prime seats are selling quickly and everyone has until July 31st to purchase advanced two day passes at a discounted price. After that date, including the day of the race, tickets and seats will be available at full price.

To order tickets and reserved seats (or check on seat availability); call the track office at (859) 493-0034. Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted for ticket purchases. For more 28th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil information including the seat chart, format, times and prices; go to the North/South 100 page at www.florencespeedway.com.

Date of Event: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 12th-13th-14th

Times:
Note: All times are approximate and may be adjusted due to weather, attendance, or management's discretion.

Thursday:
Pit Gate Opens: 5pm
Main and Back Gates: 5pm

Friday:
Pit Gate Opens: 3pm
Main and Back Gates: 5pm
Hot Laps Start: 6:30pm
Racing Starts: 7:30pm
Late Model Qualifying Starts: approx. 8:30 pm

Saturday:
Pit Gate Opens: 3pm
Main and Back Gates: 3pm
Racing Starts: 8pm
Admission Prices
Reserved seats: $2 per seat

Thursday:
Pit Gate: $10
General Admission: $0
Kids(6-11): $0

Friday:
Pit Gate: $25
General Admission: $15
Kids(6-11): $3

Saturday:
Pit Gate: $45
General Admission: $35
Kids(6-11): $7
Two-Day Passes:

Pit Gate: $60
General Admission: $45
Kids(6-11): $8

Advanced Sale Two-Day Passes:(By July 31st)
Pit Gate: $55
General Admission: $40
Program for Divisions Competing:
Thursday:

Open Practice Session

Friday:
Late Models: Qualifying
Modifieds: Heats, and B-Mains
Pure Stocks: Heats, and B-Mains and a $500 to win Feature

Saturday:
Late Models: Heats, B-Mains, and the 100 lap, $50,000 to win 28th annual North/South 100
Modifieds: $1,000 to win feature

Past Winners:Year
Driver
1983
Pat Patrick
1984
Pat Patrick
1985
John Mason
1986
Jack Boggs
1987
Jeff Purvis
1988
Scott Bloomquist
1989
Jeff Purvis
1990
Mike Head
1991
Rodney Combs
1992
Jack Boggs