PLACERVILLE, Calif. – Officials with the Elk Grove Ford Hangtown 100 have announced that the two-night purse for Nov. 19-20 will be increased to $120,000.
The doubleheader at Placerville Speedway will feature the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and USAC Western States Midgets, along with the Wicked Energy Gum NW Focus Midgets presented by Cognitive Warriors.
Following the action on opening night there will be a post-race party on the fairgrounds with food, drinks and a live band to entertain the crowd.
“We are thrilled to announce that the purse for the inaugural Elk Grove Ford Hangtown 100 is being raised to $120,000,” said Elk Grove Ford President Matt Wood. “As we have stated before we are looking to make the Hangtown 100 one of racing’s marquee, must attend events. Two nights of amazing Midget competition at Placerville Speedway with some of the biggest names in not only dirt track racing, but motorsports in general will certainly make for a can’t miss show. Having an afterparty on opening night is also a great way to turn this event into a true happening, and that is our goal.”
The Elk Grove Ford Hangtown 100 marks the first appearance by the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series to the Placerville Speedway. The two-night event will utilize a modified Trophy Cup style format, featuring larger than normal inverts.
Wednesday night’s A-main will be 100-laps around the famed red clay oval with the winner picking up a $20,000 payday. All the biggest names in USAC National Midget racing will be in action, as well as some special guest appearances by some of racing’s biggest stars.