Luxemburg Speedway Press Release

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LUXEMBURG SPEEDWAY GEARS UP
FOR OLDIES 103.1 FM LEGENDS NIGHT AUG. 5
By Joe Verdegan

July 13, 2005; Luxemburg, WI. - Legends night presented by WOGB 103.1 FM on Friday night, August 5 at 7 p.m.
Former drivers spanning four decades of racing at the third-mile, clay oval will be honored during a trackside ceremony at intermission. Many of these legends will be competing in races at the conclusionof the regular racing program.

Driver's who have taken part in past Legends nights include Red BeDell (Green Bay), Bobby Marquis (De Pere), Lynn Wolfgram (Sturgeon Bay), Augie Derenne (Luxemburg), Reggie Cochart (Brussels), Doug Larson (Green Bay), Wally Wise (Green Bay) and Roger Paul (New London). Nearly 30 retired racers are expected to take part in the program.

In addition 15-20 restored coupes, modifieds and sportsman cars will be on display as part of the Vintage Modified Stock Car club based in Milwaukee. These machines will be on display underneath the grandstand and will take part in a pair of hot lap sessions during the evening. Fans are encouraged to bring their racing memoriabilia which will also be on display under the grandstand.

A full program of IMCA modifieds, stock cars and hobby stocks will be competing, along with sport fours and Lady 4's. WOGB will conduct a live remote from the track from 4 to 6 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. For more information call 920 863 8446. The track phone is 920 845 2300. Legend drivers can sign up to  get free admission to the track that night by emailing jverdegan2@new.rr.com. The track's website is   luxemburgspeedway.com.