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April 6, 2011

Tazewell Speedway Late Models racing for $1,500 top prize

By Michael Moats – MRM Racing Media Services
Tazewell, Tennessee – Tazewell Speedway returns to racing this Saturday, April 9 with a special event planned for the Tazewell (limited) late models.

After sitting out last week, the Tazewell Late Models will be making their 2011 debut and racing for a $1,500 first place prize and $150 to start. Defending track champion Jeff Fultz will be among the Tazewell Speedway drivers looking to cash in on the bigger payday.

Saturday’s purse is as follows:
1st - $1,500
2nd - $900
3rd - $500
4th - $400
5th - $400
6th - $300
7th - $250
8th - $200
9th - $175
10th - $165
11th thru 24th - $150

There is no entry fee for the race.

Also racing will be the modified streets for $500 to win, Classics and Pure Streets for $300 to win, and the four cylinders. Pit gates open at 4:00 and grandstand gates open at 5:00 with racing at 7:00. Tickets are $12 for adults and pit passes are $30.

Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left.

For more information, visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net for racing information. Other questions can be directed to 423-626-2222 on race day.