After it appeared that Highway 3 Raceway would dodge the weather Tuesday night when a dark storm cloud slid past the northwest side of Allison, a smaller, but persistent cell washed out the racing program. The special event, which was scheduled to kick off the 2011 Butler County Fair and included USRA Stock Cars, B Mods and Hobby Stocks, along with 4-Cylinder Hornets, was called off just following hot laps as the heavy rains began to fall. The event is expected to be rescheduled, however a rain date has yet to be announced. Check www.highway3raceway.com in the coming days for the make-up date.
Although the Tuesday night portion of the fair schedule was canceled, a loaded schedule is on tap for fairgoers for the remainder of the week and through the weekend. Included is a packed grandstand schedule that resumes tomorrow night at 7 p.m. with a Demolition Derby. On Thursday, two days of music kicks off with Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50s performing at 7 p.m. Country group Gloriana headlines Friday's schedule at 7:30 p.m. following the opening act of Katie Armiger. A pair of grandstand events highlights the Saturday portion of the fair schedule as Chuckwagon races will be held at 1 p.m. with Scrambles set for 7 p.m. Figure 8 races close out grandstand entertainment for this year's fair at 6 p.m. Sunday night. For a detailed list of fair events, be sure to check out www.butlercountyfair.com.
Although I originally planned to head north to Cresco Speedway on Thursday night for the Hawkeye Dirt Tour, I don't believe I'll be able to make it to that event. If you haven't been to Cresco and are looking for some great racing, make the trip to the Howard County Fairgrounds on Thursday night as Tom Barnes and his crew always put on a great show!
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