The first ever POWRi Speed Week will begin this Thursday June 6 at Jacksonville Speedway featuring a world class field of Midgets, Neal Tire Sprint Cars and Micro Sprints, including a special appearance by NASCAR Nationwide star Justin Allgaier driving his Brandt Midget . Drivers and fans from around the world are expected to be in attendance Thursday with several international drivers and even a tour bus of fans coming from Australia. The Jacksonville event marks the first of a four night swing through Central Illinois for the Speed Week, with stops to follow the Jacksonville event at Lincoln, Macon and Danville.
Gates open at 5:00 for this special event with racing starting at approximately 6:30. Grandstand admission is $18 with children 12 and under free. Several groups plan to tailgate in the parking lot prior to the race and the track is giving out two free admissions to the group with the best tailgate.