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18th Annual Vintage Celebration

Tuesday, May 13 - Sunday, May 18, 2008 | 8:00am

From Tuesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 18, history will come alive as legendary racing machines from around the world gather to compete at the Eighteenth Annual Vintage Celebration at NHMS.

On Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15, many of the most famous Midgets, Sprint Cars, Champ Cars, Roadsters, and NASCAR stock cars will fill the Speedway’s 1.058 mile oval. Fans will have the opportunity to meet and talk with the drivers and car owners who wrote early racing history.

From Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18, the 1.6 mile road course at NHMS will challenge veteran competitors from the world of road racing. The action will be friendly, but fierce as these vintage sports cars, formula cars, and motorcycles compete for bragging rights.

Vintage Celebration - Event Detail
April 9, 2008
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  • (Photo: www.september8th.com)

2008 Tickets

Wristbands are $25 for the entire weekend.  Children 11 and under are free.

Tickets at Gate

Event Schedule

Tuesday, May 13 - Oval Days
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Drivers Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Technical Inspection
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Track Time (approximately 15-20 minute sessions)

Wednesday, May 14 - Oval Days
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. Drivers Meeting
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Orientation Laps
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Grand Marshal Introduction
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Track Time (approximately 15-20 minute sessions)

Thursday, May 15 - Oval Days
9:30 a.m. Drivers Meeting
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Orientation Laps
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Track Time
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Awards Presentation

Thursday, May 15 - Road Course
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Road Course Registration
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Road Course Technical Inspection

Friday, May 16 - Road Course
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration & Technical Inspection
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Car Practice
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Car Practice
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Motorcycle Practice

Saturday, May 17 - Road Course
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration & Technical Inspection
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Riders & Drivers Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Motorcycle Practice
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Car Practice
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Car Races
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Motorcycle Races

Sunday, May 18 - Road Course
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Motorcycle Races
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Car Races
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Vintage Motorcycle Laps
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Car Races
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Motorcycle Races

Tentative Schedule, Subject to Change

Tickets at Gate

Event News

Date Headline
05/12/08 History Will Come Alive At The Vintage Celebration