Big race big crowds weekend at Jmst Speedway

Jamestown (CSi) Over 300 driver are expected to race in this weekend’s, Stockcar Stampede at Jamestown Speedway.

On Friday eveningm  310 cars were in  the pit area when the heats began at 7 p.m.

Racing takes place this evening and Saturday evening.

Cars in seven classes will compete in different heats at 7 p.m. Friday. The consolation and feature races will be at 5 p.m. Saturday.

With each car having a crew of three to four people, about 1,250 people will be in the race track area.

It’s estimated that about 3,300 people, will be at the track, including 2,000 in the stands, each evening.

Area businesses are expecting more customers in stores, restaurants and hotels, while anumber of drivers and crew members camp at the track or nearby.