This winter there will be alot of racing available for Go-Karts, Quads and Bikes as there will be several racing events happening. Those events include the Thunderdome, Battle at the Barn IV and A Day of Thunder on Syrup Races.
First up is the Thunderdome Indoor Dirt Racing returns for its 2nd season at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds after a successful first season. The Thunderdome will be open this Saturday October 29th for a practice session from 1-5p, the gates open up at Noon and a Pit Pass $15 will be charged to everybody wanting to attend. The first race inside the thunderdome will be next Saturday November 5th with the gates opening at 9, Sign in from 9a to 11:30a, Drivers Meeting at 11:45a, Hot Laps at Noon and Racing at 1p. Pit Pass $10 for the Thunderdome races, Kids 7 & Under are Free unless they are participating.
Races will also take place inside the Thunderdome on November 19th, December 3rd, January 28th, February 11th, February 25th, March 17th and March 31st. The classes scheduled to compete inside the Thunderdome is: Rookie/Putt Putts, Kid Karts, Jr. 1 Pro Heavy, Jr. 2 Pro Heavy, Stock Medium, UAS 4 Stroke Support Class, Clone Heavy, Yamaha KT100, UAS, Jr Quads, Amateur Quads, Open Pro Quads, Jr Bike, Pit Bike, Mad Dogg Bikes, Open Amateur Singles, Open Pro Singles and Lawnmowers.
Second up is the Inaugural A Day of Thunder on the Syrup at the North Iowa Fairgrounds in Mason City in January and February. The will be a practice session on Friday and Racing on Saturday. The dates are January 6th-7th and February 3rd-4th in 2012. On Friday's, Doors Open at Noon at Practice from 5-9p and on Saturday its doors open at 8a, registration from 8a-11a, Practice from 11a-12p, Heats at 12:30p and Features at 6p. Pit Passes at $20 a day or $35 for 2 days. General Admission is $10, Students (6-12) are $5 and Kids (5 & Under) Free. Electric hook up $10 and all entrants will be pitted inside until the indoor pits are filled up.
Classes competing during the A Day of Thunder on the Syrup Races are Kid Karts, Rookies/Putt Putts, Jr 1 Medium, Jr 1 Heavy, Jr 2 Medium, Jr 2 Heavy, Stock Medium, Stock Heavy, Clone Medium, Clone Heavy, KT100, Open 4 Cycle, UAS, Jr Bike, Jr Quad, Pit Bike, Mad Dog Bike, Amateur Bike, Pro Bike, Twins, Quad C, Quad B, Quad A, Outlaw Golf Carts.
Last but not least its the 4th Annual Battle at the Barn IV taking place at the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center presented by Chevrolet on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on January 20th and 21st, 2012. On Friday Night January 20th its an Open Practice session from 6p-10p, doors will open at Noon. On Saturday January 21st, Doors Open at 9a, Practice from 11a-12:30p, Heats start at 1:30p and Features at 7p. Pit Passes $20 a day or $35 for 2 days. General Admission is $5 on Friday and $13 for adults on Saturday with children 10 & under free. Electric hook ups available for $10 and all entrants will be pitted inside.
Classes competing at the Battle at the Barn is Putt Putts, Kid Karts, Jr 1 Medium, Jr 2 Medium, Jr 1 Heavy, Jr 2 Heavy, 370 Clones, 390 Clones, Stock Medium, Stock Heavy, KT100, Open 4 Cycle, Open 2 Cycle, Run What Ya Brung, Jr Pit Bike, 10" Pit Bike, 12" Pit Bike, 16" Bike, Amateur Bikes, Pro Singles, Pro Twins, Outlaw Golf Carts, Outlaw 3 Wheelers, Outlaw Lawn Mowers, Jr Quad, Quad C, Quad B and Quad Open A.
For more information about the Thunderdome check out http://www.thunderdomeiowa.com/, A Day of Thunder on Syrup races check out http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Day-of-Thunder-on-Syrup-Mason-City-Iowa/183092618439646 and Battle at the Barn IV check out http://www.battleatthebarn.com/.
Or you can contact Brian Kauffman and Full Throttle Promotions about the Thunderdome or any questions about the A Day of Thunder on Syrup Races at 319-551-0077 or FTPIowa@gmail.com or you can contact Terrance Prochaska about Event Sponsorship and Lodging information about the A Day of Thunder on Syrup Races at 515-689-4654 or terrancepro@hotmail.com. Meanwhile you can contact Toby Kruse and Kruse Motorsports about the Battle at the Barn IV at 515-432-4703 or marshalltownspeedway@hotmail.com.
2011-2012 Winter Season Schedule
October 29th, 2011 - Thunderdome Practice 1-5p (Dirt)
November 5th, 2011 - Thunderdome Race #1
November 19th, 2011 - Thunderdome Race #2
December 3rd, 2011 - Thunderdome Race #3
January 6th, 2012 - A Day of Thunder On Syrup Practice 5-9p
January 7th, 2012 - A Day of Thunder on Syrup Race #1
January 20th, 2012 - Battle at the Barn IV Practice 6-10p
January 21st, 2012 - Batle at the Barn IV Races
January 28th, 2012 - Thunderdome Race #4
February 3rd, 2012 - A Day of Thunder on Syrup Practice 5-9p
February 4th, 2012 - A Day of Thunder on Syrup Race #2
February 11th, 2012 - Thunderdome Race #5
February 25th, 2012 - Thunderdome Race #6
March 17th, 2012 - Thunderdome Race #7
March 31st, 2012 - Thunderdome Race #8
