The Madison Mallards are pleased to announce that TDS-sponsored late model racecar driver Chad Wood and his car will be appearing at the Duck Pond on July 23, August 1 and August 6 this summer. Wood?s appearances come in conjunction with the 2006 TDS Community Nights.

Wood, a Madison native, was hired in 2000 by NASCAR veteran Ted Musgrave to drive for his new American Speed Association (ASA) team, located in Mooresville, NC. He moved to Mooresville and worked full time for Musgrave Motorsports, posting two top-10 finishes. Wood has since relocated back to Madison where he now races full time in both the ASA Challenge and Northern Series. Fans will have the opportunity to receive autographs and take pictures with Wood on his nights at the Duck Pond.

The TDS Community Series offers fans from 19 different communities in the Madison area a chance to receive discounted tickets courtesy of TDS Telecom. Please see the list of participating communities below. On selected nights, members from these communities will receive a bleacher seat for only five dollars courtesy of TDS Telecom. Groups of 100 or more from one organization will receive group discounted tickets at four dollars per ticket. For more information please contact the Mallards ticket office at 608.246.4277. Please have proof of address available when purchasing tickets.

Tonight, the Mallards take on the LaCrosse Loggers. The Mallards mascot, Maynard G. Mallard, will be skydiving in just before the first pitch, presented by Newcastle Brown Ale.

Good seats are still available. Order yours now by visiting www.mallardsbaseball.com or calling 246.4277.

July 23- Waunakee
July 28- De Forest
July 29- Black Earth
August 1- Verona
August 2- Lodi
August 3- Sauk Prairie
August 6- Middleton
August 8- Oregon