Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series Heads to Missouri August 5th

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn., July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The third and final midwestern race on the 2017 Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series schedule takes place at I-44 Speedway in Lebanon, Missouri, August 5^th.

"We had a great race in Cedar Rapids earlier this month, and we'll be in Madison this weekend. Then, it's off to Lebanon," Bandit Director of Operations Brian Madsen said. "We've been racing primarily in the southeastern United States, so a few races in the Midwest will help introduce us to a new group of fans."

Lebanon is also the westernmost race on the schedule, opening up the Bandits to a whole new audience.

"We're looking to expand westward in the near future, so this is a great chance for some fans to see the Bandits in person for the first time," team owner and driver Craig Kruckeberg said.

Drivers race for a $50,000 purse at every Bandit event, with the winner of the feature race taking home a $10,000 check.

"Our series is headquartered in the Midwest, and I know our fans will be rocking the house in Lebanon, August 5^th," Madsen said.

Ricky Rude and Mike Morgan are one-two in the points standings, respectively, with Tommy Boileau in third.

Boileau picked up his first win of the season in Cedar Rapids, and has been making a recent charge up the standings.

"It was fun seeing Tommy Boileau take home his first feature win," Madsen said. "You never know how a Bandit race will turn out.  Every Bandit has a shot at taking home the $10,000."

Seven races remain in 2017, which has seen many Bandit firsts, including the first time a father/son have competed (Bob & Tommy Boileau) as well as an entire family of Bandits (Craig, Tyler & Trevor Kruckeberg).

Grandstands open at 4 p.m. August 5^th and the racing action starts at 7:30 p.m.

About Bandit Big Rig Series

The Minimizer Bandit Big Rig Series returns big rig tractor truck racing to the short track in the United States. The series was designed to be affordable and accessible for anyone wishing to put together a race team.

For additional information, please contact Elijah Van Sice at (320) 212-0290, or email [email protected].

About Minimizer

Leveraging almost 40 years of manufacturing expertise at its state-of-the-art facility in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Minimizer is not only the leader in poly semi truck fenders - we invented the category. Minimizer poly fenders and integrated bracket kits are nearly indestructible and are guaranteed for life.

Our research and development team constantly "tests and tortures" each of our products to make sure what goes on, in or is used to fix the truck meets the rigors of our tough industry.

We also manufacture industry-leading light kits, mud flaps, tool boxes, tire masking kits, work benches and other accessories. Our most recent innovations include the world's ONLY custom molded floor mats for semi trucks, as well as the revolutionary "whole body health" Minimizer Truck Seat System.

Minimizer has been family owned and operated for three generations. The company manufactures its products in the USA and makes everything tough enough to please tough people in a tough industry.

For more information or to contact a Minimizer distributor, call us at (800) 248-3855 or email us at [email protected].

Contact: Craig Kruckeberg
Bandit Big Rig Series
(612) 360-9936
[email protected]

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