MIS E-News Thursday, July 24, 2008
by John Wells

Make your plans now to come out to MIS on Friday night to see what is shaping up to be a fantastic night of racing.

Mayor of Madison 100 Set for MIS on Friday Night

An impressive field of ASA Late Model Series Northern Division drivers is lining up to compete in the Mayor of Madison 100 set for this Friday night at Madison International Speedway. The Madison event is Round One of Border Wars for the series with the second round scheduled for the Rockford Speedway on Saturday night.

Eddie Hoffman of Wheaton, Illlinois, is the current point leader by just two points over former MIS regular and New Glarus, Wisconsin, native Jesse Saunders. Current MIS Limited Late Model rookie Brett Moffitt of Grimes, Iowa, comes into the race in third place. Last year�s winner, Robbie Pyle, will also be back to defend his victory. The race will bring drivers from throughout the Midwest, but it will definitely feature some very familiar faces to Wisconsin�s Fastest Half-Mile.

Current MIS Weaver Auto Parts Super Late Model point leader Nathan Haseleu of Pardeeville, Wisconsin, is among the local entries. Multi-time track champion Bobby Wilberg of Beloit, Wisconsin, will also be part of the star-studded lineup. Former Limited Late Model champion Jeremy Miller of Rockton, Illinois, is also entered. Former Madison Late Model drivers Brent Brevak, Troy Hintzsche, Jason Tyler, Dave Gentile Jr., and Michael Pickens are also expected to be in the lineup.

Midwest short track stars such as Travis Dassow, Steve Carlson, Trent Snyder and Dan Fredrickson are also expected to be in Friday night�s field. Add in young guns such as 2007 MIS Legends Champion Blake Brown, Michael Bilderback, and Becca Kasten and this race has all of the ingredients to become a true MIS classic.

All in all if you add up the wins and championships this field brings to MIS it is going to be one incredible show.

Joining the racing program will be the Grand National Vintage Series. These fully restored stock cars are not just for show as they will battle it out on the half-mile.

Pit gates on Friday will open at 1:00 with the first practice session set for 3:30. Qualifying is slated for 6:30 with racing set to begin at 7:30. An on-track autograph session is also planned.

For more information checkout the series website at asalatemodelsnorth.com.

Any predictions on who might win the Mayor of Madison 100?

Night of Features Set for August 1st

Mark your calendars for August 1st for Laborer's Union Local 464 Night at MIS.

Weaver Auto Parts Super Late Models: 100 Laps (A pair of 50 lap segments)
Bryden Motors Area Sportsman: 20 Laps
Pellitteri Waste Systems Legends: 20 or 25 Laps
Roto Rooter Bandits: 25 Laps
Hobby Stocks: 25 Laps
Bandoleros: 15 or 20 Laps

Please note that the Hobby Stocks have been added to the August 1st racing program.

See you at MIS this Friday and every Friday night.