4/11/2018
Park Jefferson International Speedway
South Dakota Sprint Car Nationals preparations underway at Park Jeff
Preparations continue for drivers and fans for the 1st Annual $10,000 to win Pepsi South Dakota Sprint Car Nationals is coming closer. On Friday, April 27th, drivers will arrive at the Sioux City oval and compete in a unique format. The format will see drivers run an full round of heat races in round 1. Round 2 of heat races will see a complete invert of the finishing order of the heat races. The top 16 spots based on the accumulated passing points will lock themselves into the field for the $10,000 to win, $700 to star A Main. The base pay for the heat races is $300 per heat race, with some local sponsors coming on board to increase the pay in each heat.
On Saturday, twin consolation races are scheduled to set the final 8 starting spots in the A Main event with the top 4 in each heat race advancing. The 35 lap A Main event will close the evening and crown the champion of the South Dakota sprints and award the $10,000 check.
Drivers registration is now open and can be found at http://www.parkjeff.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=421653. Drivers from accross the upper midwest from a variety of sanctions including the MSTS, Nebraska 360 Sprints, UMSS, and Sprint Invaders have contacted the track about entering this 1st ever event.
On Friday Night, gates will open at 5 pm with racing slated for 7 pm. Joining the MSTS/Ne 360 Sprints Sprint Cars will be the IMCA RACESaver Sprints, J&J Fitting Stock Cars and Sport Modifieds.
On Saturday Night gates will open at 4 pm with racing slated for 6:45pm. The MSTS/Ne 360 Sprints will be joined again by the IMCA RACESaver Sprints, Artworks Graphics IMCA Modifieds and Hobby Stocks.
Camping will be available each night on the north end of the spectator parking. Should anyone require hookups, the North Sioux City KOA is located just over 1 mile south of the track and can be booked by calling 605-232-4519.
The Days Inn in North Sioux City will be a special racers rate available on rooms and can be booked by calling 605-232-3366.
For more information call the Park Jefferson Speedway at 712-202-5540 or email adam@parkjeff.com
Submitted By: Adam Adamson