Full IRL weekend planned for series' Gateway event

MADISON, Ill. -- Several IRL racers have planned appearances around the St. Louis area in preparation for Sunday's Emerson Indy 250 at Gateway International Raceway near Madison, Ill.

Tonight at the Casino Queen, Sarah Fisher will sign autographs from 6 to 7 p.m.

On Friday at Kiener Plaza, IRL Night with the Cardinals from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. will include autographs by former Indy 500 champion Kenny Brack and others. Later, defending Gateway and Indy 500 champion Gil de Ferran and runnerup Helio Castronevese will be in pregame ceremonies prior to the 7:10 p.m. Cardinals game. After the game, several drivers will be at the stadium for postgame activities and fireworks.

Tickets remain available for Saturday's and Sunday's races at (866) 35-SPEED.