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HICKORY, N.C. (April 29, 2010) – Race fans searching for an incredible value during these tough economic times can find it Saturday at one of the sport’s oldest short tracks – Hickory Motor Speedway.

On Saturday, May 1, five different series will tackle the 0.363-mile track with the WIX Filters 250 USARacing Pro Cup event the highlight of the evening. In addition to the USAR Pro Cup race, there is a 30-lap Ford Focus Midget event, a 50-lap Allison Legacy Series race, and a 75-lap Rolling Thunder Modified event. Those three races precede the WIX Filters 250. Following the USAR Pro Cup event is a 125-lap ISCARS Dash race.

Adult tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the Gate. Children under age 10 will be admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets are $10 for students ages 11-15. Advance tickets can be purchased at Hickory Motor Speedway until 7 p.m. on Friday, April 30.

Gates open Saturday at 4 p.m. with USAC qualifying kicking off the evening at 4:15 p.m. Time trials for the Allison Legacy Series and Rolling Thunder Modifieds follow, respectively, with the USAR Pro Cup Series qualifying at 5:15 p.m. There will be an autograph session with the USAR Pro Cup drivers at 6:45 p.m. The green flag waves on the WIX Filters 250 USAR Pro Cup event at 8 p.m. with the ISCAR Dash Series wrapping up the evening.

The USARacing Pro Cup Series, formerly Hooters Pro Cup, is owned by Interstate Investment Group and is based in Concord, N.C. IIG is comprised of Jack McNelly, Gary Kale, Carl Hubbard, Chip Lofton and Larry Camp, who serves as the managing partner. For more information on the USARacing Pro Cup Series, go to www.usarprocup.com.

- USARacing Pro Cup Series Press Release