WARTBURG, TN (June 5, 2009)—With less than a month away, the Wartburg Speedway is gearing up to proudly present the 3rd Annual MACK Trucks 50 paying $7,500 to win / $300 to start for the Super Late Models on Friday Night July 3, 2009.

The event is expected to again draw the region’s best Dirt Late Model competitors to the high-banked oval located in Wartburg, TN; which again for the third year in a row is being presented by MACK Trucks of Knoxville, TN.

Along with the Super Late Models ($100.00 entry fee), the Sportsman will race for $1,200 to win ($25.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum), $800 to win Open Wheel Modifieds ($20.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum), $500 to win Street Stock ($20.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum), $500 to win Pure Mini ($20.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum), and $250 to win Front Wheel Drive ($10.00 entry fee & 12 car minimum).

The format for this years un-sanctioned Super Late Model event will be fan-friendly featuring a complete show of Practice, Time Trials, Heat Races, the Pole Dash, B-Mains and the 50-lap $7,500 to win main event. The Tire Rule for the Super Late Models is Open, meaning any brand and any compound.

Previous winners of the Fourth of July Weekend MACK 50 special include Anthony White from Clinton, TN in 2007 and Jimmy Owens from Newport, TN in 2008. Already in 2009, Super Late Model Special Event Winners at Wartburg Speedway include Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN on April 17 (Tennessee Thunder vs. PPM Southern Regional Racing Series) and Ricky Arms of Moss, TN on May 15 (Tennessee Thunder Series).

This event will be a double points racing event for all divisions competing. In addition to the spectacular Fireworks show, which is being presented by Exxon Fun Food & Smoke for Less in Oliver Springs, TN, there will be Door Prizes, and Cash Giveaways throughout the evenings event.

General Admission for this event will be as follows: Adults 13 years & up: $20.00; Children 7 to 12 years old: $10.00; Children ages 6 and under are admitted free. Tier Parking Admission is as follows: Adults 13 years & up: $25.00; Children 7 to 12 years old: $20.00; Children ages 6 and under are admitted free. Pit Admission is as follows: Adults 13 years & up: $35.00; Children 7 to 12 years old: $20.00; Children ages 6 and under are admitted free.

‘MACK 50’ Super Late Model Purse: 1) $7500, 2) $3000, 3) $1250, 4) $1000, 5) $800, 6) $700, 7) $600, 8) $550, 9) $500, 10) $450, 11) $400, 12) $375, 13) $350, 14) $325, 15) $300, 16) $300, 17) $300, 18) $300, 19) $300, 20) $300, 21) $300, 22) $300

The Wartburg Speedway is located off of Heidel Road in Wartburg, TN. Events at Wartburg Speedway will get underway on July 3rd with Gates scheduled to open at 3:00 p.m., Driver’s Meeting slated for 7:00 p.m. and Hot Laps thereafter.

Further information on the MACK Trucks 50 event at Wartburg Speedway can be directed to: Track: (423) 346-6750 or www.wartburgspeedway.net , Scott Green/Owner & Promoter: (865) 804-0826, Chris Tilley/MACK 50 Race Director: (606) 219-1723 or tilleyracing@hotmail.com .

Cars can run a Dry Sump by adding 50lbs...cars with roller cams may run by adding 75lbs.

Crate cars can run with a 604 motor they can weigh 2200lb have a 12x32 left side spoiler and run any tire on the front but tires must stick 50 before race on rear ..(track retains the right to adjust weight to let any car run/rules may be adjusted to equal out compition).

Starting with the race on Friday May 1st, Wartburg Speedway will allow the Pure Streets to run any intake and carburator up to a 750 cfm.

Wartburg Speedway is proud to announce a $800 to win Open Wheel Modified race for the "Mack 50" on July 3rd. a $20 entry fee is required and the payout is based on 12 cars.

Mack Trucks has agread to sponsor the July 3rd $7,500 to win Super late Model race. This is the second year in a row that Mack Trucks has sponsored this race and the race will now be called the Mack 50. Scott Green said" I am very happy to have Mack Trucks as the sponsor for this race for the second year in a row. Mack Tricks is a great company and they are great to work with as race sponsor's."