For Immediate Release

UMP DIRTcar Roundup kicks off 2010 racing season at I-55 Raceway March 18th-20th!

I-55 Raceway will get the 2010 racing season started with a huge event featuring all eight UMP DIRTcar divisions. The Ken Schrader/Ray Marler own high-banked 1/3 mile dirt oval located in Pevely, MO is the only track that UMP DIRTcar will showcase all eight of their divisions in one event during the 2010 racing season.

A large field of racecars are expected to be on hand as the Super Late Model division will be competing for a $5,000 top prize will the Open Wheel Modifieds will be battling for a $2,000 top prize. The Pro Crate Late Models will also be chasing a $2,000 to win prize as well. The Sportsman division will fight it out for a $1,000 winner's check while the Limited Modifieds and Street Stocks go after a $750 winner's share. The Factory Stock and Sport Compact divisions will race for $400 to win.

The Party in Pevely kicks off with a practice session on Thursday, March 18th from 5pm - 10pm. Registrations and inspections will begin at 3pm! Pit admission for Thursday's practice is $20 with free grandstand admission.

On Friday, March 19th, registrations begin at 2pm and inspections start at 3pm. The racing action will kick off at 7pm. Friday's action will include all heat race action along with any D & E Mains that are necessary for all 8 UMP DIRTcar divisions. Pit admission for Friday will be $30 and grandstand admission will be $20. Kids 12 and under are free in the grandstands.

Then on Saturday, March 20th, registrations begin at noon and inspections start at 1pm. Racing will start at 6pm. Saturday's action will include all C & B Mains along with the A Main Events for all 8 UMP DIRTcar divisions. Pit admission for Saturday will be $30 and grandstand admission will be $25. Kids 12 and under are free in the grandstands.

There are a few Reserved Pits still available for the Roundup. You can view a facility map at www.UMPDIRTCARRoundup.com under the Ticket/Camping tab.

The Reserved Pits that are available are located in Section C and D. There are also a few 100ft Reserved Pits available--they are located between the Riverside Camping and General Pits. All Reserved Pits are $25.00

Also available are a few Reserved Camping spots located in Section A.
Reserved Camping--$20.00. Call Laura at 314-602-5530 to reserve your camping or pit spot!

Additional info on the UMP DIRTcar Roundup is available by logging on to www.i55raceway.com, www.UMPDIRTCARRoundup.com or by calling 636-479-3219.

I-55 Raceway is located 30 minutes south of downtown St. Louis, off Pevely exits 180 and 178 of Interstate 55.

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