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by Chris McWilliamson May 12, 2011

The Monster Energy Sprint Series had a very successful opening with its first race at 34 Raceway in Burlington, Iowa.  Now they are proud to announce that they have added four races to their 2011 schedule.  The series has added dates at Tri-City Speedway, St. Francois County Raceway, Macon Speedway, and a co-sanctioned race with the IRA Sprints at LaSalle Speedway.

On Friday, June 17, the series will hit the Tri-City Speedway. The always entertaining 3/8 mile oval in Pontoon Beach, Illinois will play host to a feature paying $2,000 to the winner. The following night completes an exciting weekend, as the best of the Monster Energy series will take on the regulars at the St. Francois County Raceway in Farmington, Missouri.  On Saturday, July 30, a “Bullring Weekend” will be underway when the Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois will join the already scheduled event on Sunday, July 31, at Shepp’s Speedway in Alexander.

Danny Lasoski After Winning the First Monster Energy Sprint Series Race at 34 Raceway (Photo Source: Midwest Open Wheel Association)

 

Finally, two touring series will collide at the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle on Sunday, September 25, when the Interstate Racing Association and the Monster Energy Sprint Series co-sanction an event for the first time. The event is sure to bring some heavy hitters to the exciting 3/8 mile banked oval, as it will complete a weekend that includes the already scheduled $4,000 to win show at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa.

Friday, May 13 the series will return to action for its second race which is a $2,500 to win event at Jacksonville Speedway in Illinois.  Several drivers have already confirmed that they will be in attendance with the Monster Energy Series regulars including Terry McCarl, Danny Lasoski, Brady Bacon, and Tommy Worley.  The series expects the car count to easily exceed 30 cars for this huge race at Jacksonville Speedway.  For more information on the Monster Energy Sprint Series visit http://midwestopenwheel.com/.