(NEWS RELEASE)

Mid-America has been holding their night before the Indy Mile since 2009, and it is quickly becoming a favorite stop for the pro and expert riders as it is their chance to make an extra paycheck during their time in Indianapolis. This year things are being changed up slightly. This year it will be round 10 of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Series. However, we are adding a few other classes to the night. The one that has received the most attention is the Bultaco Astro Challenge. The class is restricted to Bultaco Astro’s only. Initially the thought was to get 18 riders committed to the event, and based on the response it was increased to 21 riders (3 heats of 7). It was at this point that we realized that there were a lot more Astro’s out there than we estimated. The decision was quickly made that the 21 riders that originally committed would get spots in the night program, and anybody else that wanted to sign up could, but they would have to run their own set of heats to determine the seven riders that would make up a fourth heat, and go on to the night program. Some of the former Grand National winners that have signed up for the event are Jay Springsteen, David Aldana, Steve Morehead, Garth Brow, and Joe Kopp. Orial Puig who is the nephew of Senor Bulto who was the founder of Bultaco will be one of the honorary Grand Marshall’s of the event and the honorary starter of the Astro Cup

We are running the Open Shootout, along with the following modern bike classes: 80-200 youth, 250 Money, Speedway, and Open Quad. The Open Quad class was set up as an invitational, and all spots are now filled.

Because this is an AMA event, AMA cards will be required. The AMA is offering one day memberships at a significant savings over an annual pass, and if you purchase an annual pass withing 90 days of the purchasing a day membership, the cost of the day membership will be credited to an annual membership. Entry fees for this event will be $35 per class, pit passes $10 for age 10+, and $5 for age 5-9.

Here is a link with more information about the classes that make up the AMA Vintage Dirt Track Series:
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/asp/raceresults/typeindex.asp?year=2013&s=85

We hope to see you there, and please read below for more information on the event.

The Staff of Mid-America Speedway

AIR Fund Auction
The Aid to Injured Riders (A.I.R) fund and Mr. Sign of Yonkers New York have teamed up and made a set of four commemorative number plates for nearly all of the riders entered in the Astro Cup race. The fourth plate will be autographed by the rider and there will be a silent auction where fans can bid on their favorite riders number plate with 100% of the proceeds going to the AIR Fund. There will also be a banner with the Astro Cup logo autographed by the riders which will also be included in the silent auction.

When do I need to be there?
Gates open: 1:00
Signup opens: 3:00
Rider’s Briefing 4:00
Practice 4:30 (two four lap practices are planned, weather, and time will determine if the second practice is run)
Invocation: 7:00 (Chaplain Joe Baggot)
National Anthem: 7:03 (sung by Nashville recording artist Beau Braswell)
First Heat: 7:05

Costs
Pit Passes
If purchased prior to 5pm: $10 for age 10+, $5 for age 5-9, and free for ages 4 and under.
If purchased after 5pm: $25 per person.

Grandstands:
$10 for age 10+, $5 for age 5-9, and free for ages 4 and under.

Entry Fees:
$35 per class