Roger Neece and Tony Ward Tribute Set for Kingsport Speedway

Another exciting Friday night under the lights is coming to The Concrete Jungle.

The start to the 2019 racing season at Kingsport Speedway has been a great one with great racing all around I every division. This Friday will kick off another night of racing that promises to be an exciting night at “The Concrete Jungle.”

This Friday, May 10 as we honor two former competitors with our annual Roger Neece and Tony Ward Tribute Night.  Friday nights festivities will feature exciting NASCAR Whelen All-American Series sanctioned racing action in Highland Sign Shop Late Model Stock Car division, Super Transmissions Modified Street class, Pure 4, Mod 4, and Pure Street class.

  • Pit Gate – 2 p.m.
  • Spectator Gates – 5 p.m.
  • Roger Neece and Tony Ward Tribute & Green Flag – 8 p.m.

Adult grandstand admission Friday $12, with kids 12-and-under admitted FREE. Adult tier-parking admission $12 per person (plus a $12 vehicle parking spot fee), with kids 12-and-under admitted free. Full race day schedule and updates points are attracted and will be posted online.

Current Points Leaders

  • Highlands Sign Shop LMSC– Nik Williams
  • “Super Transmissions” Mod Street– Kevin Wolfe
  • Mod 4 – Kevin Canter 
  • Pure Street – Doug Austin
  • Pure 4 – Keith Helton

Other Notes: 

  • Twin “Super Transmissions” Mod Street 20’s!
  • This race is a Contingency Connection Racer Rewards event.  Contingency Connection offers nearly $150,000 in national contingency awards. Visit contingencyconnection.com to see a list of over 100 sponsors posting awards for grassroots racers this season
  • Tier-parking spots are still available for season-long reservation at $100 per spot. With a reserved parking spot, weekly vehicle and admission costs still apply.
  • An open practice is scheduled for Thursday May 9, from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. and FREE for fans to come watch.
  • Kingsport Speedway is the only weekly NASCAR Whelen All-American Series sanctioned concrete surfaced short-track in the United States.

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