By: Kevin Ramsell
CAMBRIDGE, WI (Monday, June 16, 2008) – RK Race Promotions has released the schedule for The Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th at Madison International Speedway. This year’s event will feature Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch competing in a 100-lap Super Late Model feature along with Rockweiler Insulation 38 featuring the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
9:00am Pit Gate Opens
9:00am Hauler Parking Begins
9:15am Crew Chief Meeting
9:30am Tech Line Opens
12:00pm Main Grandstand opens
12:00pm - Practice
3:00pm
Super Late Models 12:00-12:45pm
Big 8 Series 12:45-1:15pm
Super Late Models 1:15-2:00pm
Big 8 Series 2:00-2:30pm
Super Late Models 2:30-3:00pm
Big 8 Series 3:00-3:30pm
3:00 pm Super Late Models Qualifying Tech Line Opens
(Media Interviews with NASCAR Drivers between 3-4 pm, Tire Building)
4:00pm Qualifying Begins
4:30pm VIP Hospitality Activities Begin
6:30pm Capital City Harleys
6:35pm Drivers Meeting
6:50pm National Anthem
7:00pm Qualifying Races (Super Late Models & Big 8)
8:00pm The Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge (100 laps, break at halfway)
Post Race Celebration/Thundercat Fireworks sponsored by Gordie Boucher
Rockweiler Insulation 38 (Big 8 Series)
Super Late Model Semi-Feature
Tickets will be available on race day for $25 for adults and $10 for ages 10 and under. You can also purchase advance tickets at Madison International Speedway’s office or at Clear Channel Madison, located at 2651 Fish Hatchery Road, during normal business hours at each location until Wednesday, June 18th.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early and visit the Fan Zone located right outside the main entrance. Some of the displays include: Matt Kenseth’s Souvenir Hauler; Tony Stewart’s Souvenir Hauler; Kyle Busch’s Souvenir Hauler; DeWalt Tools Rolling Thunder; LIVE broadcasts from ESPN 1070, Star Country 96.3, and WIBA-FM 101.5; Capital City Harley-Davidson, The Milwaukee Mile Mobile Mile, and much more.
For more information on Madison International Speedway, please visit their website at www.madisoninternationalspeedway.com.
2008 All-Star Challenge sponsors include: The Swiss Colony, DeWalt, Gatorade, Esse’s Sports World, Weaver Auto Parts, Rockweiler Insulation, Monte’s Grill & Pub, Bumper-To-Bumper Auto Parts, Gordie Boucher of Janesville, Matt Kenseth Fan Club, Tony Stewart Fan Club, Kyle Busch Fan Club and Clear Channel Madison.
