SCHERERVILLE, Ind. -- This Saturday Nite July 7, Illiana Motor Speedway, an ASA sanctioned member track will present the 13th annual Molenaar Classic Midseason Championship events along with “Fireworks you can feel” by the Mad Bomber. The annual event you don’t want to miss is held in honor and memory of Harry Molenaar and his wife Signe. The Molenaars were the founders and long-time owners (51 years) of Illiana, creating the original dirt speedway after World War II. Motorcycle competition was featured at the track during its early years 1945 through 1947. Auto racing action presented in 1948. Harry Molenaar died in October of 1999, while Mrs. Molenaar passed away in April of 1994.

Also Highlighting the evening’s program will be an action packed Super Late Model Mid- Season championship feature, The Legendary Harley Davidson Motorcycle ceremonial tribute lap, plus a strong field of Turbo Stocks, Legends, Pure Stocks and Bandoleros. Bring a Friend, Bring a Date, and tell your Neighbors, Illiana Motor Speedway is the Best Place to be for Fireworks and Stockcar racing This Sat. Nite

Molenaar Memorial Previous Winners
2011 Eddie Hoffman 35 laps
2010 Eddie Hoffman 35 laps
2009 Mike White 35 laps
2008 Mike White 30 laps
2007 Mike White 30 laps
2006 Jeff Cannon 30 laps
2005 Pat Kelly 30 laps
2004 John Nutley 40 laps
2003 Dave Weltmeyer 40 laps
2002 Boris Jurkovic 40 laps
2001 Mike White 40 laps
2000 Larry Middleton, Jr. 100 laps (MARS-sanctioned)

Stockcar racing every Saturday night
The gates open Saturday at 4:00 p.m., with time trials set for 5:30 p.m. and the first race getting the green flag at 7:00 p.m. Five Division feature races will highlight the program Including Schepel Buick GMC Super Late Model, VanSenus Auto Parts Turbo Stocks, Buys of Broadway Legends, Make It Straight Pure Stocks, and Bandolaros
Special Event Pricing Adults -$15 Children (8-12) $5 (7 & under Free) Parking is Free
For more information, call the speedway at (219) 322-5311 or go to
www.illianaspeedway.com.

The track is located at 7211 Lincoln Hwy on U.S. Highway 30, about two miles east of U.S. Highway 41 or five miles west of Interstate 65.