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XENIA — Kil-Kare Raceway will be opening up in April for the 2016 season. The racing facility has a full season planned with a wide variety of family friendly entertainment awaiting everyone.

Kil-Kare Raceway had a very successful 2015 season that included some of largest crowds we have seen in a number of years and the track is looking forward to providing once again an outstanding motorsports experience for customers of all ages. The Kil-Kare Raceway 2016 schedules are available at www.kilkare.com and on the track’s social media outlets.

Here’s some of the highlights of the upcoming season. Kil-Kare will also have all of its regular Summit E.T. Series events and Weekly Test and Tune Programs to fulfill the fans’ weekly need for speed!

May 15 — The Annual Blessing of the Bikes event, held annually on the third Sunday in May, provides an opportunity for all motorcycle riders to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season. It also provides an opportunity for camaraderie and friendship in order to promote a positive image of motorcycling to the community at large. This event is dedicated to all veterans. The event raises funds for Ambucs and Greenebucs.

June 4 — The Monster Truck Nationals will be back once again inside Kil-Kare Speedway for a spectacular event for

2016. This event will be kicked off with a Pit Party in the afternoon that will let everyone get up close to the monster trucks. Then great side-by-side competition, along with thrill show acts, will take place. The show will be capped off with a freestyle competition and will bring excitement to race fans of all ages.

June 30 — The annual Night of Fire will be featuring the return of the Hanna Motorsports Jet Funny Cars: Top Secret and GOJO Firebird. Kil-Kare will also welcome back K.C. Jones and Team Steam with Cannonball Express and Chattanooga Choo-Choo jet-powered trains and the Crazy Train Wheel stander. Along with other exhibition acts and some always exciting Test and Tune action. This will be a sure “Fire” event for family friendly entertainment.

July 9 — The Street Outlaws will make their first-ever appearance at Kil-Kare Raceway. The track will welcome Daddy

Dave Comstock with Goliath 2.0, alongside Chuck Seitsinger with his Death Trap Mustang. They will be making passes down the track and signing autographs during the day’s event. Who knows? Some of our locals might just call them out to see who really is the fastest on the track!

August 20 — The Gathering of the Geezers Event is a chance to go back in time to day of old. This event will feature a

Car Show, Drag Racing and Huge Swap Meet. During the day we will honor the Kil-Kare Raceway Hall of Fame Class of 2016. This will be a great day for all generations to enjoy a day at the track and create those memories that will last for years to come.

September 18 — Midwest Drift Union will crown its 2016 Champions in the series’ finale at Kil-Kare Raceway. This event will feature some of the Midwest’s Region Formula D Pro Am drivers and the up-and-coming talent of the future.

This will be a must see show for anyone who follows drifting or would like to see what the drift world is all about.

Kil-Kare Raceway announced its full 2016 schedule of events, featuring Summit E.T. Series drag racing, through September.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2016/01/web1_DSC_0084.jpgKil-Kare Raceway announced its full 2016 schedule of events, featuring Summit E.T. Series drag racing, through September.

After a successfully attended debut last year, the Monster Trucks will be making a return to Kil-Kare Speedway on June 4.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2016/01/web1_DSC_0055.jpgAfter a successfully attended debut last year, the Monster Trucks will be making a return to Kil-Kare Speedway on June 4.

K.C. Jones and his famed Chattanooga Choo Choo jet-engined dragster will be part of the annual Night of Fire, set for June 30 at Kil-Kare Dragway.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2016/01/web1_DSC_0007.jpgK.C. Jones and his famed Chattanooga Choo Choo jet-engined dragster will be part of the annual Night of Fire, set for June 30 at Kil-Kare Dragway.

Large drag racing turnouts are once again expected for the 2016 Kil-Kare racing season.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2016/01/web1_DSC_0098.jpgLarge drag racing turnouts are once again expected for the 2016 Kil-Kare racing season.

2016 Kil-Kare Dragway Schedule

APRIL

2nd-3rd NHRA Chassis Certification By Appointment ONLY

9th Spring Street Car Nationals Gates Open 10 a.m.

16th Saturday Test and Tune 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

21st Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

23rd NHRA Summit ET Racing Series Gates Open 9 a.m.

28th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

30th NHRA Summit ET Racing Series Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS CHASE BEGINS

MAY

4th Permanent Number Test and Tune 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

5th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

6th Friday Night Pro Double Up Gates Open 5 p.m.

7th Heads Up Saturdays 4.50 4.70 6.50 7.90 Jrs & Box and No Box. Gates Open 9 a.m.

12th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.

13th Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

14th NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

15-16th Annual Blessing of the Bikes. More info @ www.blessingofthebikesswohio.com

19th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.

20th Friday Night Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

21st NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

26th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.

27th Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 9 a.m.

28-29th $5,000 Nationals Spring Edition Box and No Box. Gates Open 9 a.m.

JUNE

2nd Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.

4th 2nd Annual Monster Truck Nationals

9th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

10th Friday Night Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

11th NHRA Summit ET Series & Wally Weekend. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

16th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

17th Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

18th Heads Up Saturdays 4.50 4.70 6.50 7.90 Jrs & Box and No Box. Gates Open 9 a.m.

23rd Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

24th Friday Night Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

25th NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

26th Larrys Off-Road Nationals VW Drags More @ info www.Larrysoffroad.com

30th 2016 Night of Fire Test and Tune. Jet Dragsters and Funny Cars 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

JULY

1st Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

2nd NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

7th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

8th Friday Night Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

9th Street Outlaws and Heads Up Saturdays 4.50 4.70 6.50 7.90 Jrs & Box and No Box

14th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

15th Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

16th NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

21st Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

22nd Friday Night Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

23rd NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE *No Jr Points*

28th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

29th Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

30th Jegs Super Quick & NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

AUGUST

4th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

5th Friday Night Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

6th Heads Up Saturdays 4.50 4.70 6.50 7.90 Jrs & Box and No Box. Gates Open 9 a.m.

11th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

12th Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

13th NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

18th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

20th 8th Annual Gathering of the Geezers. Gates Open 9 a.m.

25th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

26th Friday Night Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

27th NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. TEAM KIL-KARE POINTS END

SEPTEMBER

1st Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

2nd-4th Labor Day NO BOX Classic. More info @ www.Looserocker.com

8th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

9th Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

10th Heads Up Saturdays 4.50 4.70 6.50 7.90 Jrs & Box and No Box. Gates Open 9 a.m.

15th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

17-18th Low Rollers Weekend $5,000 Box and $2,000 No Box. Gates Open 9 a.m.

22nd Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

23rd Friday Night Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

24th NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. POINTS RACE

29th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

30th Friday Night Super Pro Double Up. Gates Open 5 p.m.

OCTOBER

1st Heads Up Saturdays 4.50 4.70 6.50 7.90 Jrs & Box and No Box. Gates Open 9 a.m.

5th Permanent Number Test and Tune 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

6th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

8th NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m. FINAL POINTS RACE

13th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

15th NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m.

20th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

22nd NHRA Summit ET Series. Gates Open 9 a.m.

27th Thursday Night Test and Tune 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

29th-30th $5,000 Nationals Fall Edition Box and No Box. Gates Open 9 a.m.

NOVEMBER

5th Fall Street Car Nationals. Gates Open 9 a.m.

DECEMBER

3rd 2016 Banquet of Champions

Schedule Subject to change. For more info visit Kilkare.com

Story courtesy of Kil-Kare Raceway, 1166 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia, Ohio.