Camargo, IL (6-19-09) –By Kelly Brown – All Star Public Relations Director – There is just 24 hours until the 27th Ohio Speedweek kicks off. With the rain in the area, the first night originally scheduled at Attica Raceway Park has been shifted to Eldora Speedway. The last time the O’Reilly All Stars raced at “The Big E” drivers and fans alike agreed that it was the best race they had ever seen at the track, so it should be another exhilarating event to begin Ohio Speedweek.

Hot laps will take the track at 6:00 pm and racing action is slated to begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the event start at $18 for adults, ages 15 – 12 are $8, ages 11-7 are $4 and ages 6 and under are free. Pit Passes for the event run $25. For more information on the event you can call the track office at (937) 338-3815 or visit www.eldoraspeedway.com. 

During Speedweek the fans in attendance should check out the O’Reilly All Star Merchandise trailer as there are several new items. Special for Ohio Speedweek, ASI Sportswear has created several items including: 2009 Ohio Speedweek decals, 2009 Ohio Speedweek die cast, and an exclusive tye-dye 2009 Ohio Speedweek t-shirt. Also new to the trailer is 2010 All Star calendars with are 12X12, full color, and priced at $15. Also new is the 2009 O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions souvenir program, which is a must read for fans of the series. Also in the trailer is a host of the best and highest quality race wear that ASI Sportswear has to offer.

If fans are looking for a place to stay during Ohio Speedweek there are several places that are offering special Ohio Speedweek rates. After the race at Millstream Speedway on June 21, stay at the Extended Stay in Findlay, Ohio. To get the Ohio Speedweek racers rate all you need to do is make your reservation at www.extendedstayhotels.com and enter the access code STR.

Another great place to stay is the Rodeway Inn in Wooster, Ohio. To make reservations all you need to do is go online to www.rodewayinn.com or call (330) 262-5008 and ask for the Ohio Speedweek rate.

An excellent place to stay and relax when visiting Limaland Motorsports Park or Waynesfield Raceway Park is the Comfort Inn of Lima. They offer great rates along with a free deluxe continental breakfast and coffee! They also have free high-speed wireless internet and a fitness center. For more information on the Comfort Inn of Lima call 419-228-4251 or visit www.comfortinn.com.

Whether you are at Fremont Speedway or Attica Raceway Park, stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Tiffin, Ohio. To make reservations visit www.holidayinn.com or call (419) 443-5100 and ask for the Ohio Speedweek racers rate.

The 2009 edition of Ohio Speedweek will no doubt be another barn burning fight to see who can be the last one standing on the final night of competition. Don’t miss a minute of Ohio Speedweek Action. Keep yourself updated by visiting both www.allstarsprint.com and www.ohiospeedweek.com.