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Kings Royal To Post Record Purse
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The 33rd running of Kings Royal, expanded this year to include a full World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series race on July 14, already promises fans more racing and Eldora Speedway officials have announced more prize money for the racers.
The tradition of the $50,000-to-win Kings Royal main event and the pomp and circumstance that surrounds racing’s most unique victory remains untouched—but that is the only position that does not see a major increase. More than half of the 40-lap Kings Royal finishers will earn double the money posted in previous years.
Highlights include: 2nd) $20,000; 5th) $10,000; 10th) $5,000; 24th) $3,000 and the first non-transfer from the B-Feature will receive $2,000. All B-Feature and C-Feature positions received healthy increases as well.
Thursday’s “Jokers Wild” will pay $10,000 to the winner while Friday night’s “The Knight Before” has been increased to $12,000-to-win.
Eight different drivers have won the Kings Royal over the past eight years. Shane Stewart is the defending winner of both the Kings Royal and The Knight Before.
The tradition of the $50,000-to-win Kings Royal main event and the pomp and circumstance that surrounds racing’s most unique victory remains untouched—but that is the only position that does not see a major increase. More than half of the 40-lap Kings Royal finishers will earn double the money posted in previous years.
Highlights include: 2nd) $20,000; 5th) $10,000; 10th) $5,000; 24th) $3,000 and the first non-transfer from the B-Feature will receive $2,000. All B-Feature and C-Feature positions received healthy increases as well.
Thursday’s “Jokers Wild” will pay $10,000 to the winner while Friday night’s “The Knight Before” has been increased to $12,000-to-win.
Eight different drivers have won the Kings Royal over the past eight years. Shane Stewart is the defending winner of both the Kings Royal and The Knight Before.
