Race Night Schedule APRIL - SEPTEMBER Gates Open: 4:00pm Qualifying: 5:30pm National Anthem & Announcements: 6:20pm Racing Begins: 6:30pm Sharp
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What time does racing start at Madras Speedway?
6:30Racing starts at 6:30. With the PHRA Dwarf Cars, Modifieds, Late Models, Sportsman, Mini Trucks, 360 Winged Sprints, Hornets and Jr's.
What is Madras Oregon known for?
Located in Central Oregon, Madras offers high desert scenery and panoramic views of the magnificent Cascade Mountain Range with many outdoor recreation opportunities including cycling, fishing, golf, hiking, rockhounding, and water sports with winter sports just a short drive away.
Why is Madras Oregon called Madras?
Palmehn, for whom the town was originally named "Palmain". The name was rejected by the U.S. Postal Service over its similarity to a post office named Parmen, and the name "Madras" was adopted, inspired by the cloth fabric of the same name, itself named for the city of Madras (now Chennai) in India.
Is Madras Oregon a good place to live?
It is an interesting place to live, with a higher minority population and a largely conservative white population. It doesn't have much nightlife. But it has some of the best landscape scenery in Oregon and is great for small-town farm life.
What is Madras or history?
Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639–40. Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.
What is Madras new name?
ChennaiChennai, originally known as Madras Patnam, was located in the province of Tondaimandalam, an area lying between Pennar river of Nellore and the Pennar river of Cuddalore.
What is the elevation of Madras Oregon?
2,242′Madras / ElevationMadras is located in the central portion of the state. It's approximately 123 miles southeast of Portland (2 hours and 27 minute drive) and has an elevation of 2,242 feet.
Who is the mayor of Madras Oregon?
Richard LadebyMadras / MayorMayor Richard Ladeby Mayor Ladeby came to Madras in 2007 and got to know his neighbors by starting a Neighborhood Watch program.