The Jackson Speedway continues to finalize plans for what looks to be a very exciting season. 

Just a day after releasing its new Jackson Speedway Traveling Series, promoter Jon McCorkell was in front of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners with plans for the upcoming season.

On the Agenda were several items of proposed facility improvements, including replacing the backstretch guardrail and redoing the interior of the East VIP Booth, and to beef up the air conditioning in the East VIP booth.  $2,000 was requested to go towards the Guardrail replacement and $1,000 to go toward the East VIP booth, with McCorkell picking up the difference in the cost of these projects.  Both of these items passed unanimously.  

Next up, McCorkell reviewed plans to implement a new Infield Tailgate Section for fans to watch the races from, as well as plans to have 3 Post-race Concerts at the track after the races. 

The tailgate section will be in turns 1 and 2 and would allow people to bring there own grills and coolers in.  A certain number of vehicles would also be permitted into this special area.  McCorkell added that the intent with both of these programs is to try and bring new people out to the races by adding entertainment and value.  Both of these items had been discussed in detail with both the County’s Racing Committee as well as the Sheriff and County Attorney.  These items were also passed unanimously.

McCorkell had this to say after the commissioners meeting with regards to the Infield Tailgate Section and the Post race Concerts:  With the current economy and fuel prices we need to be competitive in the entertainment industry.  We are doing everything we can to provide a great entertainment experience for the fans.  We tentatively have the band Uncle Fester booked for three shows.  They have been very popular around this area, and we think they can help us bring new people out to the races.

McCorkell also mentioned that he plans to meet with the City Council to see if they have any input on this, as well as to discuss the prospect of hiring any off duty city police officers to help work security on concert nights.