08/19/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAJOR PURSE & PRIZE BOOST ANNOUNCED FOR RECYCLING 40 AT GRUNDY COUNTY SPEEDWAY
MORRIS, IL ā The upcoming Olsonās Iron/Disposal Recycling 40, set for Saturday, September 19th at Grundy County Speedway, has received a major boost in payout and contingency prizes, making it one of the most anticipated events of the season for the Mid-Am Racing Series.
The feature event will now pay $2,000 to win and $210 to start, thanks in large part to CDE Collision Centers stepping up as a presenting sponsor. CDE Collision Centers is a family-owned and operated business with 16 locations across the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana whose team members are passionate racing fans.
In addition, Fast Time will now pay $350 from the Pat Finley Memorial Qualifying fund. Pat Finley's son, Ryan Finley was a Mid-Am racer for many years, and the family wanted to have something special for the years Pat was involved in racing. Additional money for 2nd through 5th in qualifying
Adding to the high stakes, co-presenting sponsor Cornwell Tools will be giving away $4,600 worth of tools to the top 10 finishers in the feature event, courtesy of Phil Speciale.
Several other series partners and local businesses have also stepped up to support the event with contingency awards and special prizes:
Sontag Speed Supplies: $100 Fast Qualifier Award
Pat Finley Memorial Qualifying Award: 1st: $250 | 2nd: $100 | 3rd: $75 | 4th: $50 | 5th: $25
BRRT Race Tires: $100 Fastest Lap of the Feature & 4 Hoosier tires given away to 4 drivers
Morgansclosets.com : $100 to the 3rd place finisher and a 1/64th Dale Earnhardt #3 diecast car
Oak Creek Automotive: $100 Rookie of the Race
Oval Engineering: $100 Hard Charger Award & $100 towards the winner
Five Star Bodies: $75 Hard Luck Award
Finish Line Flooring & Demo Inc: $500
JRR: $100 towards the winner
Cornwell Tools:
ā±ļø Fast Qualifier Award
The night's top qualifier will walk away with an essential addition to their pit box:
Cornwell Cordless Light (MXN05600) ā Valued at $129.95
š Feature Race Tool Package
A stacked lineup of professional power tools, jump starters, hand tools, and plier sets will be awarded across top feature finishers:
Prize Package / Tool Description Part Number Value
1st. Milwaukee 1/2" & 3/8" Cordless Impact Kit MWE 301022 $1,092.06
2nd. Milwaukee 1/2" Impact Kit MWE296721B $599.95
3rd. NOCO Boost Max 3000 AMP Battery Jump Starter NOCGB150 $374.95
4th. Milwaukee M12 12V Impact Driver & Drill Kit MWF349422 $307.85
5th. Milwaukee Locking Vise Grip Set MWE48223690 $230.21
6th. Cornwell 6-Piece Plier Set CPL6APS $312.95
7th. Cornwell 6-Piece Plier Set CPL6APS $312.95
8th. Cornwell 6-Piece Plier Set CPL6APS $312.95
9th. Cornwell 6-Piece Plier Set CPL6APS $312.95
10th. Cornwell 6-Piece Plier Set CPL6APS $312.95
Total Event Sponsorship Value: $4,599.72
William Rud Construction
Intercomp Racing Official Scale Provider
Event Quick Facts:
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Location: Grundy County Speedway (Morris, IL)
Event: Olsons Iron / Disposal Recycling 40 (Windy City Showdown)
Featured Series: Mid-Am Racing Series
Top Prize: $2,000 to Win | $210 to Start
Bonus: $4,600 in Cornwell Tools awarded across the Top 10 feature finishers
Presenting Sponsors: C.D.E Collision Centers & Cornwell Tools
Race fans can look forward to competitive side-by-side action as regional stars battle for the increased purse and prize package. For track schedule details and ticket information, visit www.grundycountyspeedwayonline.com or midamracing.com.
For details on sponsoring the Mid-Am Racing Series, please visit midamracing.com.
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