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Madison International Speedway
12.08.07

Area Sportsman Back on Track at MIS

Division to Return to Half-Mile in 2008.

By John Wells

Saturday, December 8, 2007 (Oregon, WI)

The Area Sportsman are back at MIS. MIS General Manager Dave Grueneberg announced today that the Area Sportsman division will return to MIS in 2008 and will be racing weekly. “There has been a lot of interest from drivers to see this division back at MIS and on the big track. We are definitely going to make this happen in 2008,” said Grueneberg.

The division last ran weekly at MIS in 2006 on the quarter mile after several seasons on the half-mile. “We are looking for a very competitive field of drivers to race with us in 2008 and I know these guys will put on a great show,” added Grueneberg.

The rules for the Area Sportsman are still being finalized and will be released very shortly. Drivers who have questions are encouraged to contact Grueneberg at 608.513.2278.

The 2008 season opener at MIS will be on Sunday, May 4th.