(Owensboro, KY): Windy Hollow Raceway Park will host three days of racing competition this weekend (May 2-4) at the legendary racing complex.
Windy Hollow Dragway will kick the weekend into high gear on Friday (May 2nd) with Test-N-Tune. Participants will be able to make unlimited laps on the 1/8 mile strip between 6:30pm and 10:30pm. The track will also host a Trophy Race at 8pm on Friday, where racers will compete for a trophy and a $100 bonus, if 10 or more cars are entered.
On Saturday (May 3rd), the dragway will host the 1st Annual Jr Royal. The event spotlights the Jr. Dragster division and will pay $1000 to the winner, $500 to runner up and $50 to semi-winners. The track will also kick off their WDRA Summit Sportsman Bracket Racing Series which includes Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Factory Street, Trophy, Motorcycle and the Junior Dragsters.
“We are excited to have bracket racing return to the drag strip. We really want to spotlight our Junior Dragsters this weekend. These kids race all over the country mostly for trophies. We want to pay them some big money this weekend. If I was 10 years old, and won a grand…I would think I am on top of the world,” said track promoter, Trevor Hutchins.
On Sunday (May 4th), Windy Hollow Speedway will drop the green flag on their season with a Star Wars themed event for May 4th and “May the 4th Be With You.” The event will include a $1 discount for fans wearing Star Wars Apparel. The Western Kentucky Saber Guild will also perform a Star Wars themed event during intermission. On track, the Speedway will feature $1000 to win for the Economies division plus Street Stock, Rusty Bolt, Mini Stock, Bomber, Crate Late Model and Crown Vic Oval racing. The track will also host ride alongs during intermission in retired NASCAR race cars, sponsored by Tommy Fischer.
“We have made a lot of improvements to the Speedway from re-configuring the banking, a barrier in turns 3 and 4, and a new front stretch fence to name a few,” said track promoter, Trevor Hutchins.
Overnight primitive camping is available on both Friday and Saturday nights for those wanting to spend the weekend at the track.
