Tuesday
Tyler Shoemaker to Tackle NASCAR Night at Macon Speedway
Press Release
The 25-year-old Bloomington, IL, native will be piloting the No. 121 McLean County Asphalt Midget entry for Dale Ballinger Monday Night.
“I love coming to Macon,” said Shoemaker. “It’s a neat little race track and a lot of fun in a midget. It should be an exciting night. We have a good race car and I’m looking forward to bringing home a strong finish.”
On Friday, Tyler will be giving away a pair of tickets to Monday Night’s NASCAR Night at Macon Speedway via Twitter. In order to win the tickets, you must be a follower of Tyler (www.twitter.com/TylerShoemaker).
Shoemaker started his driving career at the age of seven. The Ballinger Racing “hot shoe” has raced everything from a quarter midgets to 800HP sprint cars. A former quarterback at the University of Dubuque, Shoemaker won the UMARA Dirt Sprint Car Championship in 2005.
For more information about Shoemaker and his career, visit www.tylershoemaker.com. For live updates during races follow Shoemaker on Twitter www.twitter.com/TylerShoemaker.
Macon Speedway gates open at 3:00 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:00 p.m., with racing starting at 7:00 p.m. The Speedway is located nine miles south of Decatur, Illinois on US 5, .6 miles west on Andrews Street, and south on Wiles Street. For ticket information, call the track at 217-764-3000, or 217-764-3220.
- Tyler Shoemaker / Ballinger Racing Press Release
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