“We are so excited that Napa Auto Parts, a nationally recognized chain of stores, has come on board to support both Victory Lane Speedway and the Mid-Canada Sprint Car Challenge on July 14,” says Budel. “We’ve been looking forward to this sprint car race since we added it to the schedule in the off season, and with Napa coming on board as the title sponsor, and getting behind this event, it’ll really get the ball rolling for what will be the biggest sprint car show this city has ever seen.”
The Napa Auto Parts Mid-Canada Sprint Car Challenge is a race that puts 410 Sprint Cars up against 360 Sprint Cars. If a 410 sprint car wins, then the winner takes home a $1000 dollar check, but if a 360 sprint car wins, he will take home a $1500 dollar check. Also, if a 360 car finishes second or third, he will have $250 added to his check. This format is similar to an event held in Estevan, Saskatchewan, last summer, which was a huge success. Lou Kennedy Jr. of Winnipeg, Manitoba, won that race in his 360 sprint car and took home the bonus pay day.
Speedway International Inc/Pro Comp Methanol has also come on board to supply every sprint car team that comes through the gates with 10 gallons of racing fuel and The St. Norbert Hotel has also come on board to provide a special rate for racers and fans who want to spend the night in Winnipeg.
Victory Lane Speedway is Central Canada's largest high bank dirt oval facility, averaging between 80 and 100 competitors every race, with 70,000 people coming through the gates every season. VLS is fully licensed with full-service concessions. Racing every Thursday at 7:30, tickets are available at any Ticketmaster or get them at the gate; Adults $15, Students/Seniors $12, as always, KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE.
(From Greg Cybulski / VLS)
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