Donnellson, Iowa – The leaves are turning colors, the farmers are in the fields and that nasty word of “snow” is starting to pop into the weather forecasts, so it must be time for “Shiverfest”! The tenth running of Iowa’s racing finale that includes a unique mixture of racing and family fun is scheduled for Saturday October 24th at the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson and even though it is usually the latest regularly scheduled race program in the state of Iowa, the weather has cooperated for nine of the first ten years.
“The early October weather has not been real conducive to dirt track racing, but hopefully Mother Nature is getting it out of her system,” stated promoter Terry Hoenig. “The drivers and the fans really enjoy this event whether it is cloudy and chilly, or warm and sunny, but I think we all know what we would prefer! Either way it is a great event to top off our season here at the Lee County Speedway.” Last year Hoenig and his crew had to scramble on race day to roll in over an inch of rain that fell in the days before the event, but after a brief delay more than 170 cars and drivers put on another excellent show for the fans and more than $1,500 was raised for the individuals and families battling kidney disease at the Southeast Regional Dialysis Units. The “Shiverfest” lineup will once again showcase five racing divisions including Modifieds, Sport Mods (B-Mods), Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks & Four Cylinder “Wild Things” and if history holds true, another solid car count is expected. “We have been thrilled with the support of our sponsors and in fact we have even picked up a couple of more over last year” continued Hoenig, “if we catch a good weather day on the 24th we just might go over the $2,000 mark for the dialysis units this year”
Modifieds will be racing for a $500 top prize, Stock Cars will shoot for $300-to-win, Sport Mods will be looking for a $275 winners check, the Hobby Stock winner will earn a $250 check and the winner of the Four Cylinder “Wild Things” will collect $100. In addition there will be Bonus Money on the line for all five feature winners through the All Iowa Points and Modified and Sport Mod drivers ranked in the top 100 in Missouri Points will also collect additional cash in victory lane.
Kids in costume will be able to participate in trick-or-treating with the drivers in the infield after hot laps and there will also be hayrack ride pit tours and more for fans of all ages during this family fun event.
Pit gates will open at noon and drivers are encouraged to arrive early. The pill draw will end at 3:00 p.m. as the drivers’ meeting begins and hot laps will get underway at 3:15. Drivers who would like to participate in trick-or-treating for the kids should have their car and their treats ready to go to the infield at 4:00 and green flag racing will get underway at 4:30 p.m..
For more information on “Shiverfest” please contact the Lee County Speedway office at (319) 528-4301. Drivers and fans can also visit http://www.leecountyspeedway.com/ to view the rules for each division, or for raceday information call the track at (319) 835-5523.
Shiverfest Fun Facts:
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Lee County Speedway, Donnellson IA
3/8th-mile semi-banked dirt oval
Gates Open at Noon
Draw Closes at 3:00 p.m.
Drivers Meeting at 3:00 p.m.
Hot Laps at 3:15 p.m.
Trick-or-Treating in the infield from 4:00 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.
Race Time is 4:30 p.m.
Race Divisions and Purse:
Modifieds $500-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($100 for 10th, $50-to-start) plus $40 tow money to non-qualifiers.
Stock Cars $300-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($65 for 10th, $35 to start) plus $30 tow money to non-qualifiers.
Sport Mods (B-Modifieds) $275-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($60 for 10th, $30 to start) plus $25 tow money to non-qualifiers.
Hobby Stocks $250-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($60 for 10th, $30 to start) plus $25 tow money to non-qualifiers.
Four-cylinder “Wild Things” $100-to-win, pays all twenty-four positions in feature ($15 for 10th, $10 to start).
All Iowa Points Bonus Program (to be paid to the feature winner)
Gold Bonus paid to winning driver who is ranked 1st through 10th in the All Iowa Points.
Silver Bonus paid to winning driver who is ranked 11th through 30th in the All Iowa Points.
Bronze Bonus paid to winning driver who is ranked 31st through 100th in the All Iowa Points.
Division Gold Silver Bronze
Modified $500 $350 $200 (sponsored by LaMae Gerst)
Stock Car $400 $300 $200 (sponsored by LaMae Gerst)
Sport Mod $300 $200 $100 (sponsored by Lawson Racing)
Hobby Stock $300 $200 $100 (sponsored by Boles Auto Sales)
Four Cylinder $200 $150 $100 (sponsored by Boles Auto Sales)
All Iowa Points standings may be found at www.PositivelyRacing.com
Missouri Points Bonus Program (to be paid to the Modified & Sport Mod feature winners)
Gold Bonus paid to winning driver who is ranked 1st through 10th in the Missouri Points.
Silver Bonus paid to winning driver who is ranked 11th through 30th in the Missouri Points.
Bronze Bonus paid to winning driver who is ranked 31st through 100th in the Missouri Points.
Division Gold Silver Bronze
Modified $500 $350 $200 (sponsored by LaMae Gerst)
Sport Mod $300 $200 $100 (sponsored by Lawson Racing)
All Missouri Points standings may be found at www.PositivelyRacing.com
Rules and Information: Visit http://www.leecountyspeedway.com/ or call the office at (319) 528-4301.
Race Day Track Phone (319) 835-5523
Admission Prices:
Adults: $10
Seniors (60+): $9
Students (11-17): $7
10 & Under: Free
All Pit Passes are $22
NO ENTRY FEES for all divisions
Family Fun:
Trick-or-Treating in the infield immediately following hot laps (race teams wishing to participate should bring treats for the kids)
Hayrack Ride Pit Tours between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“Shiverfest” is proud to raise funds for the dialysis patients and their families at the Southeast Renal Dialysis units in Keokuk, Burlington, Fort Madison, Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant. Area event sponsors will be donating funds on behalf of this event and a fifty-fifty raffle will be conducted by volunteers from these units to increase that amount. We also hope to raise awareness of the early signs of kidney disease and stress the importance of having a signed organ donor card. Participating sponsors include Mt. Pleasant Tire & Service, Hy-Vee Food Store (Mt. Pleasant), Mike Henderson with Edward Jones Investments, Brown’s Shoe Fit (Mt. Pleasant), Becker’s Jewelers, Jason Liechty with Balzer’s Inc., Hagge Insurance, Access Energy and Access Energy Propane, KILJ Radio, “The Pepsi Inside Track” on KRNQ, Floyd’s EZ Way Container Service, 101.7 “The Bull”, KDMG “Big Country 103.1” and Lee County EMS. Donations to the Dialysis Units have also been received from Fleck Sales Company, Pilot Grove Savings Bank, Zaiser’s Florist and Greenhouse and Elder Implement in association with “Shiverfest”.
Previous “Shiverfest” Feature Winners:
Modifieds – Bruce Hanford (2001, 2008), Tony Fraise (2005, 2007), Donovan Lodge (2006), Darin Thye (2004), Brad Pinkerton (2003), Scott Megonigle (2000) and Mark Burgtorf (1999)
Stock Cars – Matt Greiner (2008), Mike VanGenderen (2007), Jason Cook (2006, 2003), Eric Flander (2005), Zack VanderBeek (2004), Jeremy Miller (2001), Jim Lynch (2000) and Brad Pinkerton (1999)
B-Modifieds – Tony Dunker (2008), Jim Gillenwater (2007) and Wyatt Lantz (2006 & 2005)
Hobby Stocks – Doug Fenton (2008), Jake Wenig (2007), Chris Hovden (2006), Dave Warth (2005), Jeremy Hamlin (2004), Mike Jones (2003), Greg Johnson (2001), Tim Bradley (2000) and John Oliver Sr. (1999)
Wild Things – Brannon Bechen (2008), Joe Zrostlik (2007), Travis DeMint (2006), Tyler Schulte (2005), Dennis Schulte (2004), T.J. Newberry and David Burdette (2003) and David Sugars (2001)
Rain Date if needed: Sunday October 25th or Saturday October 31st
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