Abe Lincoln Quarter Midget Association to host regional event

[July 23, 2008]  BROADWELL -- The Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association will host its annual regional race on Aug. 23 and 24 at the quarter midget racetrack in Broadwell, just south of Lincoln. The regional event is expected to bring in approximately 175 cars that will compete in various classes.

Qualifying that weekend will begin on Saturday, shortly after 9 a.m., followed by heat races that will run throughout the afternoon. The main features will be on Sunday, shortly after 9 a.m., followed by a special flag presentation by Lincoln Cub Scout Pack 105.

The event is free and open to the public, so come see what the "best-kept secret" is all about.

The Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association is a nonprofit organization and is one of five quarter midget tracks in the Midwest that offer racing to children ages 5-16. The club hosts approximately 18 races a year, plus the annual regional event and an end-of-the-year race in Springfield. The association also hosts an annual "arrive and drive" event, where children are welcome to attend and are given the opportunity to drive a car for a small donation. All regular race events are free and open to the public.

Quarter midget racing is a great family-oriented sport that teaches good sportsmanship, confidence, pride and a sense of belonging.

Additional information about the Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association or the sport of quarter midget racing can be found at www.alqma.com.

[Text from file received from Cathy Hanes, publicity director, Abraham Lincoln Quarter Midget Association]