{"id":15720,"date":"2014-04-17T21:15:55","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T01:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/?p=15720"},"modified":"2014-04-17T21:15:55","modified_gmt":"2014-04-18T01:15:55","slug":"67th-season-opener-set-saturday-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newenglandracingnews.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/67th-season-opener-set-saturday-night\/","title":{"rendered":"67th SEASON OPENER SET FOR SATURDAY NIGHT!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NASCAR-Whelen-All-American-Series\"<\/a>This Saturday night April 19 officially kicks off another season of NASCAR Whelen All American Series Racing at Rockford Speedway, with the Mountain Dew Kickstart 67th Season Opener! The first Saturday night race of 2014 features the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Miller Lite American Short Trackers and Kickstart Roadrunners along with the Sam\u2019s Drive-In Roadrunner Challenge \u2018Driver\/Fan Easter Egg Toss.\u2019 Along with the racing, fans ages 21 and over are invited to take part in a FREE Red\u2019s Apple Ale Sampling in the Miller Lite Pavilion from 6:30 PM to 8 PM. Gates open Saturday night at 5 PM, with the Stateline Staffing Services Fast Dashes going green at 7:07 PM. Adult admission is $12, Students 12-17 are $8, children 6-11 are $5 with Kids 5 and under FREE! We hope you join us Saturday night as we \u2018Kickstart\u2019 another exciting racing season!
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DON\u2019T MISS THE PRESEASON CAR SHOW SATURDAY AT ONYX BAR & GRILL!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before all the action \u2018under the lights\u2019 Saturday night, racing fans are invited to Onyx Bar & Grill (located one mile west of the Speedway at the corner of Highways 251 & 173 in Machesney Crossing) for the Preseason Car Show! The Car Show, which begins at 11 AM, gives fans an up-close look at the racecars that will take to the track later that night! Fans are also invited inside ONYX during the show to enjoy the wide variety of items on the lunch menu AND to vote for the \u201cBest Appearing Car\u201d at the Preseason Car Show. The winner of \u201cBest Appearing\u201d will receive a huge prize pack, including a Kickstart pullover, two Mtn. Dew display chairs, two 12pks of Kickstart, four can koozies and $50 in restaurant gift cards! The winner of \u201cBest Appearing\u201d will be announced during pre-race ceremonies Saturday night.<\/p>\n

MOBIL 1 \u2018DOLLAR NIGHT\u2019 & FIGURE 8 RACING ON TAP NEXT WEEKEND!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Race fans will be able to take advantage of great deals AND watch exciting racing action next Saturday night April 26 at Rockford Speedway, with the return of Mobil 1 \u2018Dollar Night.\u2019 \u2018Dollar Night\u2019 features great deals, including select concession and drink items for just one dollar! Next Saturday night is also the first of three \u2018Dollar Beer Saturdays\u2019 in the Miller Lite Pavilion. On-track action on \u2018Dollar Night\u2019 includes the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Kickstart Roadrunners, Sam\u2019s Drive-In Roadrunner Challenge \u2018Kidney Bean Race\u2019 and the return of \u2018Wild & Crazy\u2019 Figure 8 racing! Join us for Mobil 1 \u2018Dollar Night\u2019 next weekend!<\/p>\n

Upcoming Events<\/strong>
\nSat April 19 11 am- Preseason Car Show @ ONYX Bar & Grill
\nSat April 19 7:07 pm- Mtn Dew Kickstart 67th Season Opener
\nSat April 26 7:07 pm- Mobil 1 \u2018Dollar Night\u2019 (Select concession and drink items just $1)
\nSat May 3 7:07 pm- Tractor Town Kid\u2019s Night (Kids 11 & under FREE, Tractor Rides, Candy Scramble)
\nSat May 10 7:07 pm- Salute to Mom Night
\nSat May 17 7:07 pm- Speedway Auto Mall Salute to Military Night! (Free with Military ID)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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