The 4th annual Melvin Corum Memorial will take place on Sunday, May 29. The $3,001 to win race will be sanctioned by the United Crate Racing Alliance.
Josh Collins won the last stop by the UCRA at Tazewell Speedway in April. He will look to make it two in a row over a number of local and regional favorites.
Also racing will be sportsman late models for $800 to win, classic cars for $500 to win, street stocks for $500 to win, and four cylinders for $400 to win.
During the intermission, there will be a fireworks show to honor those who have served and sacrificed on Memorial Day.
Pit gates open at 4:00, grandstand gates open at 5:00. The drivers meeting is scheduled for 6:30. Hot laps and time trials will begin at 7:00.
Grandstand tickets are $15 for adults, kids 9 and under are free. Pit passes are $35, kids 12 and under are $25 with a signed minor’s release.
The Tazewell Motor Lodge is the official host hotel for Tazewell Speedway. Go to www.tazewellmotorlodge.com for their web site or call 423-626-7229 to make a reservation.
Media credentials must be submitted and approved by 7:00 p.m. EDT. on Thursday, May 26 to Michael Moats at mrm4@comcast.net. A valid I.D. is required for anyone with a credential and must be presented at the time of signing in.
Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left. The physical address for Tazewell Speedway is 1400 Bacchus Rd., Tazewell, Tennessee 37879.
For additional information, visit www.TazewellSpeedway.net or call 423-626-2222.
