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Maquoketa Speedway prepares for two nights of World of Outlaws action

By Linda Cook,

10 hours ago

The stage is set for the World of Outlaws Hawkeye 100 hosted by K Promotions, Hoker Promotions LLC and the Jackson County Fairgrounds featuring the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. The best Late Model drivers in the country will race both Friday and Saturday, Aug. 21-22, with a full show each night, a news release.

Activities will be going on all weekend with live music after the races on Friday night. The Eagles Club will host a lunch buffet on Friday and a breakfast on Saturday morning. There will be a classic car show on Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the fairgrounds. Maquoketa State Bank will sponsor a Kid Zone for area kids on Saturday from 1-3 p.m.

From 4-5:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 22, you can drop toys off at a table near the grandstand (no stuffed animals.) Jeff Hoker and Penny Lyn Huber Hoker of Hoker Trucking LLC will host the toy drive for Toys for Tots. All fans are encouraged to bring a new toy to support the cause. The goal is to fill a trailer.

Friday, Aug. 21:

11 a.m-1 p.m. Lunch buffet, Eagles Club.
2 p.m. Pits open.
4 p.m. Grandstand open.
4-5:30 p.m. Hoker’s Haul for Toys for Tots in front of the grandstand.
After the races, live music, beer barn and hot dogs available.

Saturday, Au. 22:

7-11 a.m. Breakfast buffet, Eagles Club.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. : Car show, awards at 1:30 p.m. South east of Pearson Hall.
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Hoker’s Haul for Toys for Tots.
11 a.m. food vendors open.
Noon: Bags tourney.
2 p.m. Pit gate opens.
1-3 p.m.:Kids Zone.
2:30 p.m. Sponsor appreciation party.
4 pm.: Church.
4:45-5:30 p.m.: Driver autograph session. Driver meeting afterward.
6:30 p.m.: Hot laps, with racing afterward.
After redraw, sponsor recognition, front stretch.

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