Thompson Releases
XTRAMART World Series Schedule
The schedule of events for three-day XTRAMART World Series of
Speedway racing has been released by the Thompson International
Speedway. The 35th edition of this season-ending classic is
slated for the weekend of October 17-19, 2008. The schedule for
that weekend has been posted on the track’s web page. It is also
detailed in thousands of flyers being distributed throughout New
England.
The XTRAMART World Series is the largest auto racing event in
the northeast and it attracts literally hundreds of race cars
and thousands of race fans. The World Series is unique in that
it brings together almost every kind of race car that competes
in the northeast. The World Series spotlights fourteen divisions
of race cars thus making Thompson International Speedway the
destination of thousands race fans.
In addition to the NASCAR Whelen All American Series “Super
Six” divisions, the XTRAMART World Series will feature the
incredible ISMA Super Modifieds, NEMA Midgets, NASCAR Whelen
Modified Tour, Pro 4 Modifieds, All Star Trucks and as many as
three “outlaw” divisions.
Due to the size of the event, three days are required to
complete it. It all begins on Friday, October 17th when eight of
the fourteen divisions will compete in qualifying races. Those
race cars that qualify on Friday evening will compete in feature
event racing on Saturday evening. The remaining seven divisions
will qualify on Saturday and race in their features on Sunday.
Thompson International Speedway is the perfect location for
an event like this. Due to its size, the facility can
accommodate the hundreds of race teams that move in for the
weekend along with the huge number campers who arrive up to a
week ahead of the event. Many find the facility the perfect
location for three days of racing, relaxation and fun. The 18
hole championship gold course, pro shop and driving range
provide hours of entertainment. The Raceway Restaurant and
Lounge becomes the center of activity when the daily on-tack
events are complete. A huge breakfast buffet is offered on both
Saturday and Sunday morning and the traditional Saturday night
dinner and dance make for a weekend to remember.
For those looking to find lodging away from the track, a
listing of area hotels is on the Thompson Speedway web site.
Fans wishing to secure a room are urged to act quickly as the
available rooms are already being booked.
One ticket is good for all three days of the XTRAMART World
Series of Speedway Racing. They may be purchased in advance by
calling the track office. 860-923-2280. More information and the
detailed schedule of events may be found on the track’s web
page.
www.thompsonspeedway.com Fans are urged to visit the site
often as updates will be posted frequently as the date of the
event nears.
Source: Russ
Dowd/Thompson Speedway PR
Posted:
September 15, 2008
