Odessa, MO (August 10, 2004) – Officials from World Cup 300 sanctioning bodies, the CRA/ Sunoco Super Series and O’Reilly Southern All Stars, recently announced the addition of exciting bonus plans to the already rich event at I-70 Speedway. The race is scheduled for Saturday night, October 9. This is also the weekend of the Winston Cup event at Kansas Speedway, only 45 minutes away. Race fans will be able to catch the Busch race Saturday during the day, the World Cup 300 at night at I-70 Speedway, and return to Kansas Speedway the next day for the Winston Cup race. Officials expect a large number of campers at the short track for this exciting weekend.

For the drivers, five different bonus categories have been added to the purse. The top five finishing drivers from each, Sunoco Super Series and Southern All-Stars, will receive the following bonuses: $1000-$600-$400-$300-$200. The top two finishing drivers from each, MARS and ROMCO, will receive bonuses of $1000-$500. Finally the top four finishing I-70 regulars will be competing for bonuses of $750-$400-$200-$150. These bonuses are on top of the purse which is highlighted by $10,000 to win and $1000 to start.

Besides taking home the top prize and accolades of the World Cup 300, the winner will also be guaranteed a starting spot in the prestigious All-American race in Nashville on November 7^th.

Besides interest from these groups with bonuses, calls have also been coming in from some of the top names in ASA competition and some of the top drivers in the West. "Things are really starting to heat-up for the World Cup 300," noted I-70 promoter Brad McDonald. "The fans are all talking about it and we can tell the racers are looking forward to it too. It’s a lot of fun to answer the phone these days."

Through the years, the World Cup 300 was heralded as one of the premier late model races in the country. Some of the top names in motorsports have been a part of the event, including NASCAR Stars Rusty Wallace and Mark Martin, ASA Stars Dick Trickle, Mike Garvey, Mike Eddy and 2003 Champion Kevin Cywinski, plus local heroes John O’Neil, 2003 Track Champion Jeff Klem and the 2003 World Cup winner Jenny White.

I-70 Speedway has long been heralded as one of the most exciting tracks in the country. Besides the World Cup 300, the lightning fast, high-banked ½ mile track has hosted top special events through the years, including stops for ASA and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The Speedway is also enjoying one of its best summers in recent years.

Rules and Entry forms for the World Cup 300 at I-70 Speedway will be available in two weeks at: www.sunocosuperseries.com, www.southern-allstars.com or www.i70speedway.net. Interested parties can also call 812-883-0455 or 256-539-4484. For ticket info, fans can call I-70 Speedway at 816-230-0080.