8/2/2018
Lebanon I-44 Speedway
Lebanon I-44 Speedway to Host Wrestling and Racing Extravaganza
(Brian Thompson & Dylan Bates) (Lebanon, Mo)-
America’s two most fan-friendly sports will re-unite on Saturday, August 4th when Ringside Championship Wrestling (RCW) and Lebanon I-44 Speedway and El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant present “Speedway Slam 2” featuring a night of pro wrestling and asphalt, short-track racing. Some of the top superstars in wrestling and racing will be in attendance and with 2018 being one of the most exciting years of racing at Lebanon I-44 Speedway, you won’t want to miss a second of the action!
“Speedway Slam was a big hit last year,” said David Willard, co-owner of Lebanon I-44 Speedway. “We are excited to once again partner with RCW Wrestling for another special event for the 2018 season.” The evening’s festivities will include three wrestling matches plus a guest appearance by wrestling legend “Wild Eyed Southern Boy” Tracy Smothers, who has competed all over the world for every major pro wrestling organization including the WWE, WCW, ECW, Smoky Mountain Wrestling and the USWA. The line-up for the actual wrestling contests will feature the “Second City Saint” Ace Steel, Lucy Mendez, Air Raid, Laynie Luck and Camron Bra’nae. “Superstar” Steve Fender, who competed at last year’s show at the racetrack, returns to defend his RCW Heavyweight Championship against number one contender Kyle Roberts.
The wrestlers will not be the only ones contending on Saturday night as all five weekly racing classes will be in attendance. Less than three points separate the Championship leaders in the Pro Late Models and the Big 10 Late Models. Tim Swearengin is holding a single point advantage over Ken Dickinson in the Pro Late Models while Jimmy Fohn has three points on Dylan Bates for the Big 10 Late Model Championship. Will Garner and Shannon Geller continue to catch the point leader, Crystal Blake, in the Charger division after she encountered some car troubles last week. Tight Championship battles create exciting weekly races! In the Street Stock division, Jordan Nisbett is still in command of the Championship but Lebanon native, Tony Johnson, is looking for his third win in a row in hopes of making a run for the Championship with only five races remaining. In the Modified division, The Iceman, Ricky Icenhower, cannot be stopped. Last weekend, we saw the No. 0 of Michael Juergenson lead every lap but the last three, does he have what it takes to de-throne Icenhower?
Adult admission is $15 each for grandstand admission and $15 each for tier parking, admitting fans to the evening’s races and the wrestling matches. Senior citizens and members of the military receive pricing discounts while children ages 10-and-younger are admitted free. Gates will open at 6:00PM with the first match taking place at 7:00PM by the VIP Suites during opening ceremonies and races starting at 7:30PM. The main event for the RCW Championship will take place during intermission of the racing action.
Lebanon I-44 Speedway, located at 24069 Route 66, presents asphalt short track racing every other Saturday evening through September with a season finale set for Oct. 13. For more information on “Speedway Slam” or any other Lebanon I-44 Speedway event this season, call (417) 532-2060 or visit www.I44Speedway.net.
By Dylan Bates & Brian Thompson
Article Credit: Dylan Bates
Submitted By: Lebanon Speedway