Hot August Night racing Saturday at the Speedway
The 2018 Hot August Nights Racing Series continues Saturday when the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series returns to Peterborough Speedway.
Heading into the date, Chad McGlynn and Kevin Gallant are tied for the overall point lead. Each driver has recorded a single main event win and 20 different teams have scored points in the three races that have been run so far on this year’s schedule, presented by The Basement Store. Tim Tolton also has a feature win this season.
The series was created in February 2007, with title sponsor Lucas Oil Products coming onboard in 2009. Former two-time series champion Brandt Graham established the LOSC Peterborough Speedway track record on Aug. 12 of last year, with a lap of 14.500. AAA Disposal will pay a $600 bonus to the fastest time trialing driver if they elect to start from the rear of the field and go on to win the 100 lap race. The bonus will increase by $200 per race until its won at which point it will start over again. Fans can learn more about the series by visiting www.lucasoilsportsmancup.com<http://www.lucasoilsportsmancup.com/> Also on the schedule will be a 50 lap main event for the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stocks; along with a regular night of action for the hometown Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck and Late Model divisions, with timed spectator laps during King of the Hill.
Racing starts at 5 p.m.