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William “Billy” H. Neal, 69, of 5301 N. Koerner Rd, Peoria, IL passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 3:35 am at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria.
He was born April 27, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, the son of William I. and Thelma (Rogers) Neal. He married Carolyn Heller September 18, 1966 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother of Peoria, two sisters, Linda Belcher of Peoria and JoAnn (Ron) Barden of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews.
His father preceded him in death.
Billy owned Peoria Truck Wrecking Company.
He was a former member of the Whitecap Drifters Boat Club and a former member of NASCAR.
Services will be Monday, February 20th at 10:00 am at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Bartonville where visitation will be on Sunday, February 19th from 4 to 6 pm. Roger Kaeb will officiate. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the Dunlap Fire Protection District.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

NASCAR Bud ShootOut Race Party this Saturday Night - February 18 - 6 p.m. at Mooney's Pub in Peoria Illinois and the NASCAR Twin Qualifying Race Party on Thursday - February 23 at Mooney's Pub at Noon ..... And Of Course the Annual PORC Daytona '500' Race Party on Sunday ~ February 26 at Mooney's Pub ~ Doors Open at 10 a.m. ..........

DRIVERS ELIGIBLE FOR THE
2012 BUDWEISER SHOOTOUT
2012 Budweiser Shootout eligibility rules:
* The 25 drivers who finished in the top 25 in drivers points in 2011
* Past Budweiser Shootout champions
* Past Daytona points race winners
(based on a driver having competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series last seasons)

Eligible drivers announced for the Bud Shootout: NASCAR announced today the list of eligible competitors for the 2012 Budweiser Shootout. The 34th annual season-opening event launches Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 18 with start time set for 8:10 pm/et. FOX Sports and MRN Radio will broadcast live nationally. Criteria for the non-points race are based upon the following qualifications, with eligibility based on a driver having been active in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series during the 2011 season:
• The highest ranked 25 competitors in 2011 Driver Points
• Previous winners at Daytona, including the Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400 and Budweiser Shootout events [not already in by being in top 25]
“The criteria for the 2012 Budweiser Shootout ensures race fans that the best NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers will battle for a coveted victory on the historic high banks,” Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III said. “Throughout its long history, the Budweiser Shootout has produced plenty of fireworks on the track and race fans can expect another exciting star-studded night of racing as we kick off the new NASCAR season.”
“By taking the top 25 competitors in last year’s driver points and combine that with former race winners at Daytona, you have all the ingredients for an extremely deep and talented field of drivers for the 2012 Budweiser Shootout,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition. “When you take a look at the roster of drivers that this entails, I have to believe this is one of the most competitive fields that have ever been assembled for this event.”
The race distance will again be 75 laps (187.5 miles), consisting of two segments – 25 and 50 laps. Both green-flag laps and yellow-flag laps will count. Between segments there will be a 10-minute pit stop allowing teams to pit to change tires, add fuel and make normal chassis adjustments. Crews will be permitted to work on cars and will be allowed to perform functions they would do on a normal pit stop in a regular NASCAR Sprint Cup event. All work must be performed on pit road or in the garage. Changing of springs, shock absorbers or rear-ends will not be permitted. Starting positions will again be determined by a blind-draw at the annual Budweiser Shootout Draw Party on Friday, Feb. 17 at 8 pm/et on the SPEED stage in the Midway, outside Turn 4.
The Budweiser Shootout was first held in 1979 and was originally known as the Busch Clash. Kurt Busch is the defending race champion.
Tickets for the Budweiser Shootout start at $39, with special advance pricing available for tickets purchased in Janaury, and admission is free for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased for all 2012 Speedweeks events including the Budweiser Shootout online at www.daytonainternationalspeedw​ay.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.
Drivers eligible for the 2012 Budweiser Shootout include:
2011 Top 25 Driver Points #14-Tony Stewart
#99-Carl Edwards
#29-Kevin Harvick
#17-Matt Kenseth
#2-Brad Keselowski
#48-Jimmie Johnson
#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.
#24-Jeff Gordon
#11-Denny Hamlin
#39-Ryan Newman
#?-Kurt Busch
#18-Kyle Busch
#15-Clint Bowyer
#5-Kasey Kahne
#43-A.J. Allmendinger
#16-Greg Biffle
#27-Paul Menard
#56-Martin Truex Jr.
#9-Marcos Ambrose
#31-Jeff Burton
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya
#55-Mark Martin
#?-David Ragan
#20-Joey Logano
#?-Brian Vickers
Others (criteria in parentheses)
#?-Bill Elliott (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400, Budweiser Shootout)
#?-Geoff Bodine (Daytona 500, Budweiser Shootout)
#?-Derrike Cope (Daytona 500)
#?-Michael Waltrip (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400)
#1-Jamie McMurray (Daytona 500, Coke Zero 400)
#?-Trevor Bayne (Daytona 500)
#?-Terry Labonte (Budweiser Shootout)
#?-Ken Schrader (Budweiser Shootout)

Hope to See You Soon,.
Sincerely,
Scott Shults

PEORIA SPEEDWAY RELEASES 2012 SCHEDULE, BUD LATE MODEL SERIES

(Peoria, IL) Peoria Speedway is proud to announce our 2012 schedule of events, including the introduction of the “Budweiser UMP Super Late Model Series”. The “Budweiser UMP Super Late Model Series” will feature 10 UMP Super Late Model races, each paying at least $2,000 to-win. The winner of the 10 race series will receive a check for $5,000 and 80 percent driver participation is required to be eligible to get point fund monies. The series will pay back 10 places.

The schedule kicks off with 6 special events in a row, beginning with an open practice session from 4-9 PM on Saturday, April 7. The “Budweiser UMP Super Late Model Series” kicks off with the 5^th Annual “Don Bohlander Tribute” race, paying $4,000 to-win for the UMP Late Models. April 21 is a $2,000 to-win UMP Modified special, followed by races 2 and 3 of the Budweiser Series on April 28 and May 12, both paying $2,000 to-win.

The Lucas Oil POWRi Midgets return to the track after a sensational show in 2011 on Saturday, May 19. Race 4 of the Bud Series will be held on Sunday, May 27, paying $5,000 to-win for UMP Late Models. The first regular night of UMP racing, featuring UMP Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Hornets and Mini Sptints will be on Saturday, June 2. Round 5 of the Bud Series will pay $2,000 to-win for the Late Models on Saturday, June 9.

Friday, June 15 will be a return of the AMA All-Star Flat Track Motorcycles, with “Legends Under The Lights” joining our normal racing program June 23. The Burris Thunder Go-Kart Tour will make a 2-night stop at the track on June 29 and 30. The UMP Late Model Summernationals will be race 6 of the Bud Series on Monday, July 2. July 7 and 14 will be a regular UMP racing program.

July 21 is race 7 of the Bud Series, paying $2,000 to-win for the UMP Late Models, followed by a regular racing program July 28. August 4 will be race 8 of the Budweiser Series, paying $2,000 to-win, with the AMA “Prelude to the Grand Nationals” on Friday, August 10. The ASCS National Sprint Car Series returns to the track on Monday, August 13. The next-to-last Bud Series race will pay $2,000 on August 18. August 25 is a regular UMP racing program.

Saturday, September 15 will be the “Super Mod Twin 50’s” Illinois State Championship events. The Budweiser Series final points race will be the 58^th “Illinois State Championship 100” for UMP Late Models, paying $5,000 to-win. The season ends with the 2^nd Annual Al Archdale, Jr. Memorial Mini-Sprint Nationals on September 29.

As previously announced, Peoria Speedway has partnered with Spoon River Speedway and UMP Modified drivers who compete at the others’ track will receive 5 bonus points for the corresponding track. Peoria and Spoon River have worked together on scheduling so drivers from the Modifieds, Limited Late Models and Hornets can compete at each track, without scheduling conflicts. Spoon River has moved several races to Sunday, and Peoria has agreed to not run on certain Saturday nights so Spoon River can get the Peoria regulars to run with them.

Farmer City Raceway is pleased to announce that Peoria Raceway has partnered up for the Saturday show in our Modified Mania. Friday at Farmer City with a 1000 to win , Peoria Saturday for 3000 to win and it goes up to 5000 with 100 cars and back to Farmer City for 3000 to win which also goes up to 5000 to win with 100 cars. This will be a great Memorial Day weekend event and we hope to work with Peoria on other events. There is also a point fund for this event but to be elegible you have to attend all three events

PEORIA SPEEDWAY SET FOR MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT SATURDAY

2012 Schedule to be released at Allen Trade Show, SRS partnership announced

(Peoria, IL) The 2012 racing schedule is being finalized for Peoria Speedway and will be released this Saturday, January 14 at the Allen Automotive Trade Show at Expo Gardens in Peoria. There will be a major announcement on Saturday as well, with very exciting news coming from promoter Curt Mottaz.

Peoria Speedway is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Spoon River Speedway in an unprecedented move by both tracks. Peoria and Spoon River will be working together on scheduling, with Spoon River running some Sunday programs so their drivers can compete at Peoria and Peoria being closed on certain Saturday nights so drivers can compete at Spoon River.

The partnership between tracks will primarily benefit the UMP Modifieds, Limited Late Models and Hornets. Modified drivers will be awarded an extra 5 track points for competing at the other track. For example, when a Peoria “regular” competes at Spoon River, they will be awarded an extra 5 bonus points towards the Peoria Speedway track championship. The same will apply with Spoon River Modified drivers who compete at Peoria.

“We are happy to be partnering with Brad Denney and Spoon River Speedway for the 2012 racing season”, said Curt Mottaz. “We have realized that with the tracks so close, we need to work together to help the drivers and fans see the best possible show. We hope this partnership continues for years to come.”

Two dates on the 2012 schedule have been already been released, with the return of the UMP Late Model Summernationals “Hell Tour” on Monday, July 2, paying $5,000 to-win. The UMP Summit Modified National Tour will be in action with the Summernationals. 2011 Summernationals Champion Shannon Babb is the defending race champion.

On Monday, August 13, the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series National Series will return after a 14 year hiatus, last racing at the track in 1997. The ASCS is considered the premiere 360 winged Sprint Car organization in the United States, with Shane Stewart from Brownsburg, IN the 2011 National Champion.

A press release detailing the 2012 schedule will be sent out Sunday, January 15. To join the Peoria Speedway mailing list, fans and competitors can e-mail [email protected] to get the latest updates from Peoria Speedway.