Southeast News: February 3, 2009

Green Valley Speedway Ready For New Season

www.greenvalleyspeedway.com

Glencoe, AL, January 23, 2009: The historic Green Valley Speedway will kick off the 2009 racing season in February with the 12th Annual Bama Bash! All dirt track racers will be licking their chops this year with over $90,000 in prize money on the line.

It will be an event filled weekend of fun for the entire family and close to home. Super Late Model, Limited Late Model, Crate Late Model, Open Wheels, Super Street, Hobby, Mod Pony, Pure Pony and Cruisers will be taking to the clay oval for some down home bumper grinding, slip sliding action that’s sure to entertain the fans.

It all kicks off on Thursday, February 19th 6PM with a practice that is free to the public to observe from the grandstands. Friday (20th) gates open at Noon with a 4PM practice time and Hot Laps and Heat Races. Saturday (21st) the gates open at 10AM with 4:30PM Time Trials followed by Heat Races. Sunday (22nd) gates open at 10AM with Consi Races beginning at 2PM followed by Feature Races.

The Green Valley Speedway opened up in 1972 and features a 3/8th mile semi-banked oval clay track. Track events can feature Late Models, Super Street, Hobby, Cruiser, Pony Classes, Open Wheels and Go-Karts. The track has recently been upgraded to feature box seats, a Kids Play Area and an Alcohol-Free Family Section.

For more information about the 12th Annual Bama Bash, contact Dennis Harker at (256) 492-8550.