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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ SATURDAY
TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ Saturday to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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The 15th Annual Terry Sprague Memorial race

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Terry Sprague Memorial

Marion, IL (WSIL) -- More than 100 of the top outlaw micro sprint car racers from around the country will compete at the Southern Illinois Raceway.

The 15th Annual Terry Sprague Memorial race will take place over the course of 3 days from Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30. It is the biggest non-wing outlaw micro sprint car race of the year.

Race Interview pic

The Terry Sprague Memorial draws some of the best drivers in the country for a chance at $11K in prize money. "It brings in so many racers from so many different states, drivers from 15 different states will be here," said Ellis.

According Palmisano a record number of drivers have already signed up for this year's event. " I just looked earlier and we have 122. Our record for this race is 108," said Palmisano. "So that's pretty exciting for us as a race track to see this many people and cars show up," he added.

Grandstand tickets for Thursday night's practice laps are free.  Practice goes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Friday night is the preliminary races and the top 6 will advance into the dash and A-Main on Saturday night.

For more information visit the Southern Illinois Raceway's .