POSTED 10-7-09 IOFS FINAL POINTS RACE FOR 2009

HUGE FIELD EXPECTED FOR IOFS FINAL Anderson, Indiana - October 7, 2009 - The inaugural International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) 2009 season is set to conclude Saturday night at Anderson Speedway. The Outlaw series as well as the Front Wheel Drive Figure 8 series are scheduled to compete with champions in each division being crowned at the end of the night. The IOFS portion of the 'Night Of Thrills' program will also feature School Bus Figure 8's, Figure 8 Trailer Race, and a Demolition Derby. To help celebrate the IOFS season finale, four Grand Marshals will help pay respect to the rich history of Figure 8 racing at Anderson Speedway. Mike St. John, Jim Fox, Herb Rose and Art Cox will serve as the Grand Marshal's for this historic evening. Each of these men have won countless features and championships at the high-banked speed plant. A huge field of cars is expected for this event. Drivers from three states have indicated they will be participating. Along with the IOFS regulars, Michigan Figure 8 veteran Robbie Loving is expected to make his first start on the high banks. Kentucky drivers: Butch Winters, Danny Smith, and Tony Anderson have also indicated they will participate. The largest field in IOFS history is expected for this event. Other expected drivers include: Chris Green, Charlie Hargraves, Corey Turner, Jeff Hizer, Gary Bedell, Jon Lord, Austin Tunny, Jesse Tunny, Dane "Bartman" Laster, Mike Marsee, RJ Norton III, Chuckie Hargraves, Johny Hargraves, "Mr Excitement" Bob Knauss, Richard Dickens, Jeff Shackleford, Andy Shirley, Robert Brunback, Bruce McFall, David Lee Byrd, and the IOFS all-time feature winner Eddie VanMeter. Recently crowned World Champion Ben Tunny is also expected to participate. The points battle will come to an end at the conclusion of this event. Current point leader, Doug Greig, holds a 178 point lead over second place Chris Green heading into Anderson. Incredibly the top six in points are within 343 points of Greig with a mathematical shot of winning the title. In the IOFS Front Wheel Drive division the chase is even closer. Rickie Tharp has a fifteen point edge over second place drivers Nick Warner and Kentucky's Tim Ralph. The top nine in points are separated by less than fifty points heading into the series final. A huge crowd is expected for this event. To avoid delays on the day of the event fans will be able to purchase tickets prior to this event by calling (765) 642-0206. Go to: www.andersonspeedway.com for more information. Racing action is set to begin at 7 PM. Adults are $12, Kids 6 to 12 $4, Children under 5: Free. After Anderson the series will head West to the Golden State of California with a special non-points event October 24. The International Outlaw Figure 8 West Coast Championships will be a 200 lap event contested at the Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino. For more information contact Charlie Hargraves (317) 445-4366 or Rod Proctor (951) 826-9441. Thus far this event has a $25,000 guaranteed purse with the winner taking home $7500. Details on the season ending IOFS banquet will be made available in the coming days. Check www.iofsracing.com for details when they become available.