"Grab some Buds"

Racing is on at Ona Speedway and owners Bill and Lynn Bauer have lined up some sponsorships for race nights.

I will admit, we've been somewhat lagging behind in local racing at Ona, being a wee busy to get out to the place were legends are born. But, hopefully some time will open up on the schedule and that will change.

This week's sponsor is Eagle Distributing and the green drops at 7 p.m.

Now, this is somewhat important to the new happenings at the track. Just like at Charlotte and Bristol, you can "Grab some Buds," in the designated Beer Garden.

Yep, you can knock back a cold one and enjoy the races at Ona. Now, here's the catch, it's a gated area and it's the only place at the track you can consume the adult beverage.

Only those racefans over 21-years can enter the area and you have to stay there to drink. So, you can't go back out and sit with your family, and, your kids can't come with you to the dedicated space.

A media release from the Bauers says, "This year we decided to try the idea out in a controlled way. We haven’t publicized it much until now to see what happened, and it has been a success in every way. The beer garden is located at the west end of the grandstands, with an entry gate where ID’s are checked. Only people 21 or over can enter, and beer must stay in the designated beer garden area. We’ve been working with the folks at Eagle Distributing to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone."

Back to this season's sponsors, they include Pro Eyes Optometry Associates, MU Sports Medicine and for the rest of the season:

June 18 - Eagle Distributing
June 25 - Billy Bob's Wonderland
July 9 - A&L Ace Hardware & Building
July 23 - Best Buy
July 30 - The Home Depot
August 6 - Ona Airpark Fly-In
August 20 - Marshall University Student Night
September 3 - Little Victories Animal Rescue
September 17 - Contempo Trophy Championship Night