Anderson Speedway officials have announced that the Best Way Disposal Figure 8 Madness presented by the Scrounge Around has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 7th due to forecasted inclement weather. In conjunction with the event’s partners and the fireworks company that will be conducting the display, it was determined that Sunday, July 7th would be the best date for the event. All divisions scheduled to compete on Thursday, July 4th will all be competing on Sunday, July 7th.
‘The weather forecast for Thursday has been consistent calling for a lot of rain and storms. The safety of our fans, competitors and staff are paramount in making this decision” per Rick Dawson, Speedway President. “We will have the same exciting show Sunday with Figure 8 action including school buses and trailer races. Of course we will have a big fireworks show at the conclusion of the night.”
Pit gates for the Sunday, July 7th show will open at 3:30pm and spectator gates will open at 4:00pm. Cars will hit the track at 5:00pm for practice and qualifications will be conducted at 5:30pm. Staying true to its original time slot, the Best Way Disposal Figure 8 Madness presented by the Scrounge around will go green at 7:00pm. The always entertaining night of racing will be followed by the Tom Wood Honda Fireworks Display.
Tickets for the event are reserved seating and are $20 for adults and $5 for kids. Tickets can be purchased online at any time, or by visiting/contacting the Anderson Speedway ticket office between 10am and 4pm on the following days: Wednesday, July 3rd, Friday, July 5th, and Saturday, July 6th. In observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4th, the Anderson Speedway ticket office will be closed! However, tickets for Sunday’s event can still be purchased online. All previously purchased tickets will be honored at the gate on Sunday, July 7. A new ticket is not required.
For those who have purchased their tickets in advance but will be unable to attend the event on its new date, next step options will be made available by contacting the Anderson Speedway ticket office (765) 642-0206 or email jowen@andersonspeedway.com. Decisions on tickets not being used on Sunday, July 7th will need to be made no later than 4:00pm on Saturday, July 6th. Any requests made after this deadline will not be honored.
The Annual Speedway Gospel Fest presented by Gospel Highlight Hour that was previously scheduled for Sunday, July 7th is still on as scheduled. The Gospel Highlight Hour, hosted by James Warner, will be broadcast live from Anderson Speedway on WHBU Anderson beginning at 7:00am. Gospel Fest will feature special guests as well as music and entertainment from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Gospel Fest is FREE and open to all.
