Modified Fall Nationals on tap at Lebanon

LEBANON, Mo. -- The Lebanon I-44 Speedway is set for another weekend of exciting racing. The speedway will hold the first-ever Modified Fall Nationals.

The two-day show, starting Friday, September 9, will feature one of the highest payouts for a Modified show in the nation. For 40 or more cars, the 20-car feature will pay $2,000 to the winner with $400 to start. A field of less than 40 cars will see a slightly smaller payout - $1,500 to win and $350 to start.

Friday night will be Modified qualifying. Drivers will draw for their heat races and will then run two trophy dashes to determine the top of the starting field. The B qualifying features and main feature will be run on Saturday.

Friday racing will also feature Factory Stocks, Bombers and Rookies. The ever-popular Powder Puff and Mechanic's races will also return Friday night.

Factory Stocks, Pro-4s, Super Stocks, Bombers and Rookies will run in addition to the Modified features on Saturday night.

Entry fee for the event will be $100. Pit passes will be $25. Lebanon I-44 Speedway rules will apply. Only American Racer G60 and Hoosier IMCA Modified Tires can be run.

Gates will open at 5 p.m. with races starting at 7:30 p.m. Grandstand adult admission is $10 and adult tier parking admission will be $12. All juniors will be $5 and children 12 and under are always free.

Payouts:

Modified payoff, 40+ cars:

$2,000

1,500

1,000

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Modified payoff, 39- cars:

$1,500

1,200

900

750

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575

550

525

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475

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