Tracks
Feb 6 2012
SSPs Night of Honor Closes Out 2011 and Looks Ahead to Ninth Season Under the Fishers Direction
by Todd Fisher
Newberrytown, PA (February 5, 2012) The Night of Honor and Awards Banquet for the Susquehanna Speedway Parks 2011 season on Saturday night, February 4 was once again filled with an atmosphere of entertainment, enthusiasm and anticipation for the 2012 season. Eleven track champions were crowned and added to the prestigious SSP Hall of Champions list that includes racing great such as Bobby Abel, Johnny Mackison Sr., Gene Goodling, Ray Tilley and Mitch Smith to name a few.
The Awards Gala was held once again at the historic Valencia Ballroom in downtown York, Pennsylvania in front of a full house of drivers, teams, sponsors and supporters of the various classes that competed at SSP last season. The banquet placed SSP's grassroots racers on center stage after celebrating the tracks 57th year of operation.
The Late Model division crowned Justin Ehrhart of Dover as the new reigning track champion in the Late Model division dethroning Larry Baer in his quest for the title. Ehrhart?s consistency during the season with four wins, fourteen top-five finishes and seventeen top-ten finishes allowed him to claim his first Late Model track championship over six-time SSP track champion Carl Billet of Carlisle. Billet, the all-time feature win leader at SSP claimed the runner-up position with three wins and twelve top five finishes. Manchester?s Randy Christine Jr. finished the season in third place for the third consecutive season as well with two feature wins. East Berlin?s John Moser Jr. finished a strong fourth place with Chris Knopp rounding out the top five. Finishing sixth through tenth in the points championship were Alex Updegraff, Matt Adams, Larry Baer, Gary Potts and Bob Minnich respectively.
Littlestown?s Dan Zechman dethroned his father Randy Zechman to claim his first career SSP Street Stock track championship with nine feature wins, seventeen top-5 finished and eighteen top-10 finishes in 2011. Two-time track champion Scott Thunberg finished second with one feature victory and fourteen top-5 finishes. Thunberg has won Street Stock championships in 1998 and 2009. Last season?s champion Randy Zechman settled for third behind his son and Thunberg. Zechman picked up three feature wins. Veterans Doug Bennett and Jimmy Slaseman finished fourth and fifth.
Cameron Benyou of New Cumberland won two Xtreme Stock Car feature races en route to his first SSP track championship in 2011. Benyou?s consistency allowed him to lead the points battle at the end of the year as he did not finish outside the top ten in any feature race all season. His worst finish was a ninth place on July 23. York?s Patrick McClace won four features to finish in the runner-up spot at season?s end. Tim Hahn finished up third with Adam Smith close behind in fourth. J.R. Rodriguez finished fifth in his rookie season in the Xtreme Stocks.
York Havens Daryl Sipe did something that no other driver has done in the speedways 57 year history. Sipe claimed two track championships in the same season by winning the Road Warriors and Mini Van championships in 2011.
Other SSP track champions honored on Saturday night were Tim Henry (Legends Cars Pro), Scott Gobrecht (Legends Cars Masters), Bob Stough (Legends Cars ? Semi Pro), Matt Wallace (Classic Cars), Aaron Brommer (PENNMAR Vintage Cars Modifieds), Matt Mountz (PASS Sprint Cars)
Before the awards presentation, Todd Fisher, owner/promoter of the Susquehanna Speedway Park, gave his annual State of the Speedway address. Fisher began by reflecting on the purpose of an awards banquet and the respect that all competitors show to each other for their accomplishments during the season. Fisher also reviewed some highlights and stats from the prior year in which he pointed out to those in attendance that in the last eight years, 305 races were scheduled with 245 races actually held. Purse monies paid out during those eight years totaled $2,640,575 which averaged more than $330,000 per year. Fisher finished up by explaining some of the new additions to the schedule which includes two visits by the Steel Block Bandits Late Model Series and the 21a Memorial Day Championships to be held in May in memory of Mike Zeigler Sr. Fisher reiterated that the Stock Car Saturday Night Program was once again very successful with the support of the families of the various race teams.
During the awards presentation, some very special individuals were recognized with awards and special jackets for their support and dedication as reaching the 5-year milestone of being employed at SSP. These individuals include Pete Haines (Announcer), Rick Zink (Security), Jessie Doll (Concessions) and Tina Beck (Race Official).
Donations for the drawing for door prizes was overwhelming as every person in attendance went home with a prize. Door Prize donators included WIX Filters; K&K Insurance; National Speedway Directory, Miller?s Racing Parts; Tom Hartman Racing; Scott Gobrecht; Haines Mini Van Racing; Aaron Brommer Racing; Daryl Sipe Racing; Rehbein?s Garage; The Outhouse (Lancaster); www.rockauto.com and SSP.
The 2012 season opener of Stock Car Saturday Night will be on Saturday, April 14, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and PENNMAR Vintage Cars. All point championships for each class starts on April 14.
SSP will begin its pre-season with four open practice sessions for any type of racecar on Saturday, March 31; Wednesday, April 4; Saturday, April 7; and Wednesday, April 11. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On race day, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
2011 SSP Track Champions:
Late Models: Justin Ehrhart
Street Stocks: Dan Zechman
Xtreme Stock Cars: Cameron Benyou
Road Warrors: Daryl Sipe
Mini Van: Daryl Sipe
Legends Cars: Tim Henry (Pro); Scott Gobrecht (Masters); Bob Stough (Semi Pro)
Classic Cars: Matt Wallace
PENNMAR Vintage Cars (Modified): Aaron Brommer
PASS Sprint Cars: Matt Mountz
Jan 28 2012
ANOTHER ACTIVE WEEKEND AT ET Motopark/Arizona Speedway
It going to be another busy weekend for the ET Crew as we have a great
weekend planned. On Saturday and Sunday we will have Motocross practice from
9am-2pm on all mx tracks. On Sunday we will have Dirt Track practice from
1:30pm-4:30 pm. Track looks nice and smooth again. Also on Sunday the RC
Car park hosts Rd. #2 of their RC AZ Gold Cup Series. Racing begins at 10am
on Sunday.
There will also be some MX track changes taking place next week and Should
be in place for Wednesday Nights practice.
Do Not Forget. Next Saturday Feb. 4th at 7:00pm will be the winter
Demolition Derby along with the first ever AZ Lawn Mower Racing Association.
More info at www.ETMotopark.com .
Last but not least we have a young up and comer in the Dirt Track world
that has a chance of winning a great contest put on by Champion Spark Plugs.
Please take a few minutes to sign up and vote for him 1x per day. This
would be a great step for his racing career. Thanks again and see you this
weekend.
"Please vote for Tyler Mecl hes entered in this contest and could possibly
win sponsorship money for his racing if he gets enough votes . Tyler is 15
years old and works hard on his racecar, So vote if you can .You can vote
once everyday !" Thanks The Mecls
Here is the link to vote:
http://contest.alwaysachampion.com/contests/showentry/1011728?v=200
Jan 24 2012
ECONOMY FORCES PRICE CHANGES AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY!
by Scott Daloisio
(Perris, CA, January 23, 2012) Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian has announced that due to the current economy, there will be some price changes when the Riverside County Clay oval opens it's 17th season in February.
In recent weeks the diminished economy has cost Southern California two racing facilities. Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino, the oldest track in the state which had operated continuously since the 1940s, and Victorville Raceway Park. Kazarian is bound and determined not to late the same fate befall The PAS and regrettably some increases have to be instituted.
"The ticket and pit pass increases this year is primarily driven by historical low sponsorship along with USAC's inability to subsidize the purses paid out for USAC/CRA events at the speedway," the longtime promoter lamented. "I want to thank USAC for all their support in the 2009 and 2010 racing seasons. I understand they too have their own economic concerns and I appreciate everything they have done to keep their presence in Sprint Car racing on the west coast. The entire motorsports industry is driven by sponsorship participation. The plain facts are, it has dramatically impacted the short tracks. If we mirror the same business models as the other tracks, it will only be a matter of time we find ourselves in the same economic situation that they have experienced. I know it is a lot for not only the race fans to accept but the race teams as well. Hopefully everyone will accept this and the speedway will continue to provide exciting racing for years to come. It is a shame that numerous tracks have been forced to close, especially in Southern California."
The increases instituted are as follows:
Adult tickets to USAC/CRA races $25.00
Senior tickets to USAC/CRA races $20.00
USAC/CRA member pit pass $40.00
USAC/CRA non-member pit pass $50.00
Adult tickets to PASSCAR events $12.00
Practice $40.00
Tickets for active military members with proper id, kids 6-12 and students aged 13-18 with school id will remain at $5.00. Kids 5-years old and under are free.
"While we are forced to increase the prices, we plan on rewarding the fans with stepped up value for their extra fees," Kazarian stated. "I want thank all of our wonderful race fans for the past 16 years of support and look forward to seeing them on February 25th at our season opener."
The best deal in racing, money saving 2012 Perris Auto Speedway season tickets, is available through February 24th. To get yours, please call The PAS office at: (951) 940-0134.
To keep up with all of the latest Perris Auto Speedway news, photos, gossip and receive special offers, sign up at The PAS Facebook site at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php - !/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/11387679868
You can also keep up with the latest news and receive special offers from The PAS Twitter site: http://twitter.com/perrisautospdwy.
Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2012 season. Aaron's, Ahern Rentals, All Coast Construction, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Comfort Inn, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Frazee Paint, Hoosier Tires, K&N Engineering, P.I.P.E., Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Prolong Super Lubricants, Soboba Casino, Square H, Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply, Trench Shoring, US Foods, Valley Auto Salvage and Zanzabuku Sports Lounge.
For more information call The PAS at: (951) 940-0134.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.
racesatthepas@aol.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment
Jan 21 2012
2012 SSP Schedule Released - Stock Car Saturday Night Season Opener
on Saturday, April 14 with an Open Wheel Doubleheader on Sunday, April 15
Newberrytown, PA (January 20, 2012) The 2012 season opener of Stock Car Saturday Night will be on Saturday, April 14, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans, Road Warriors and PENNMAR Vintage Cars. All point championships for each class starts on April 14. At the end of the season, SSP will crown twelve-(12) track champions in their respective classes (Late Models; Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans, Legends Cars, PENNMAR Vintage Cars 2 classes, PA Sprint Series, Sidewinder Sprints, Super 410 Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars). Track championships are based on classes with a minimum of three races per season.
The SSP track championship point season schedule features 20 point races for the Late Models and Street Stocks as well as 19 point races for the Xtreme Stock Cars not including their respective season ending special events. The popular entry level Road Warrior and Mini Van divisions will compete 18 each respectively. The Sidewinder Sprints, Legends Cars and PENNMAR Vintage Cars have four races each. The Women on Wheels Mini Vans (Saturday, May 12), XCEL 600 Modifieds (Saturday, August 4), Sportsman Modifieds (Saturday, October 27) and Lincoln Thundercars (Saturday, October 27) also make their way to SSP in 2012.
Open-wheel cars will make many appearances at York Countys stock car oval in Newberrytown. The Super 410 Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars are double billed for three separate visits on Sunday, April 15 for the Sprint Car Spring Classic; Sunday, June 17 (Fathers Day) for the Sprint Car Summer Classic and Saturday, November 12 for the Final Showdown. The PA Sprint Series make three appearances on Saturday, April 21; Tuesday, June 3; Saturday, September 15 and Friday, September 21. Two special events for the 600cc Micro Sprints include events on Tuesday, July 3 and the Candy Bowl VIII on Saturday, October 27. The ARDC Wingless Midgets will have one date at the Newberry Township oval on October 27 (Candy Bowl VIII presented by J&K Salvage). The Super Sportsman Tour will have two dates at SSP with the Silver Springs Speedway Racer Reunion on Saturday, July 21 and in conjunction with the 7th Annual Susquehanna Showdown on Saturday, September 22.
On Saturday, April 14, the pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.
On Sunday night, April 15, the Super Sprint Cars will return to SSP for the Sprint Car Spring Classic. They 410 cubic inch powered cars will be joined by the 358 Sprint Cars. The pit gates will open 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warm-ups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.
SSP will begin its pre-season with four open practice sessions for any type of racecar on Saturday, March 31; Wednesday, April 4; Saturday, April 7; and Wednesday, April 11. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. During the season, SSP will also host Wednesday Night Test & Tune Sessions on April 25; May 9; May 23; May 30; June 13; June 27; July 25; August 8; August 22; September 5; September 19; October 3; October 17 and October 25 (Special Thursday Night). All Wednesday night practices will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as well.
For the upcoming season, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will also continue its popular fan program called ?Hometown Heroes. On selected nights throughout the 2012 season, the Hometown Heroes Program recognizes drivers from particular cities and towns throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. Before the races begin, the drivers have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the night?s racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that driver?s hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification at the ticket booth. The Hometown Hero nights will be released in March.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
- 2012 Schedule of Events at SSP
(Schedule as of January 20, 2012 - Subject to Change)
For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net.
- Special Pricing for 2012 Regular Season Pit Pass Cards For the fifth straight year, in order to help weekly supporters, SSP has announced that season pit pass cards for all automobile race events at the ?Big Track from April 14 through September 15 (23 events) are on sale for just $325.00 (a retail value of more than $575). Persons interested in purchasing this special offer are encouraged to contact the speedway at (717) 292-1696 or email sspracing@hotmail.com as soon as possible to be added to the list of those who want the special pricing that is offered on a limited basis. Payment is required within 30 days of placing your name on the list of notifying the speedway for the annual pit passes. The pass is not valid for events at the Outback Track or for the Test & Tune Sessions held throughout the season. This offer will end on March 1, 2012 and all passes must be paid in full by March 1 regardless of the order date.
- 2012 Grandstand Season Passes - Are available for only $200.00 (adults ages 18-59); $175.00 (young adults ages 11-17 & seniors 60 and older) for all events (30 event nights) at the ?Big Track? for the entire 2012 season (expires 12/31/12).
- Track Rental for the Big Track and the Outback Track The Big track and the Outback track are available for rent beginning March 1, 2012. The Big Track rental fee is $1,400.00 for 4 hours and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. Only one car is permitted on the track at a time. If an ambulance is requested, it is an additional $75.00 per hour. For nighttime rentals at the Big Track, an additional $100.00 per hour will be charged for lights. There will be a $200.00 discount if the Big Track is reserved before February 15, 2012 for any date after March 1. A $200.00 deposit is also required to receive the discount.
The rental price for the ?Outback Track is $400.00 for 4 hours during the day /$500.00 at night and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. To reserve either track, please call 717-292-1696.
- Free Pit Passes for all Non-Qualifiers in 2012 Any non-qualifier who starts the a qualifying heat race and fails to qualify for the feature in the Late Model, Street Stock, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions during the regular season point events will receive a complimentary pit pass for the driver for the following week during the regular season from April 14 though September 15. The driver must possess a full annual SSP license in order to be eligible for the complimentary pit pass and pass is not transferable to another driver or to another week beyond the following week.
- 2012 SSP Rules Now Posted on Website The 2012 SSP Rules for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions will be posted at www.sspracing.net by Wednesday, January 4, 2012.
- Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2012 The popular Repeat Fan Discount program will continue at SSP in 2012. There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week?s events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.
Ticket Stubs from the Saturday, November 12, 2011 Final Showdown race may be use for the first racing weekend on April 14 or April 15.
- SSP Continues Hometown Heroes Program for 2012 - For the upcoming season, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will also continue its popular fan program called Hometown Heroes. On selected nights throughout the 2012 season, the Hometown Heroes Program recognizes drivers from particular cities and towns throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. Before the races begin, the drivers have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the nights racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that drivers hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification at the ticket booth. More details with dates and towns will be released in March of 2012.
Jan 20 2012
WORLD OF OUTLAW SPRINT CARS COMING TO PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY!
by Scott Daloisio
(Perris, CA, January 19, 2012) The "Greatest Show on Dirt," the legendary World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, will be making its long awaited return to "Southern California's Home to Major League Sprint Car Racing," Perris Auto Speedway, on Saturday night, March 10th. It will be the one and only time for fans to see the popular series in Southern California in 2012.
"It has been five long years since we hosted the World of Outlaws and it is going to be great to have them back," Perris promoter Don Kazarian said with a grin. "They are the fastest dirt track sprint cars in the world and they put on a sensational show."
All of the top World of Outlaws stars will be in action at the race including four-time series champion Donny Schatz of Fargo, North Dakota, two-time defending title winner "Hotfoot" Jason Meyers of Clovis, California and 20-time World of Outlaws champion, "The King of the Outlaws," Steve Kinser.
"It will be fantastic to see all of the World of Outlaw stars in action, especially Steve Kinser," Kazarian said. "He is literally the "Babe Ruth of Sprint Car Racing" with 561 World of Outlaw wins and 20 championships. I think it is safe to say that nobody will break those records. With Steve turning 58-years-old in June, who knows how many more times he will be racing in Southern California."
Taking a page from NHRA, fans will be able to visit the cars and stars in the pit area as premium and reserved seat tickets will come with a pit pass. "This is very important to the fans," Kazarian said. "Just like NHRA they will be able to see the teams up close and personal and watch how hard they work on their cars. This just adds to the already great show."
Tickets for the historic race are priced at:
$65.00 for premium with seat backs (includes pit pas)
$50.00 reserved (pre sold includes pit pas)
$45.00 general admission
$55.00 pit pass
Fans can order tickets online 24 hours a day at: http://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/ordertickets.asp?p=210&backurl=default.asp
They can also order via telephone by calling (704) 795-7223 or (877) 395-8606.
Joining the World of Outlaws on March 10th will be the California Lightning Sprint Cars.
To keep up with all of the latest Perris Auto Speedway news, photos, gossip and receive special offers, sign up at The PAS Facebook site at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php - !/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/11387679868
You can also keep up with the latest news and receive special offers from The PAS Twitter site: http://twitter.com/perrisautospdwy.
Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2012 season. Aaron's, Ahern Rentals, All Coast Construction, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Comfort Inn, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Frazee Paint, Hoosier Tires, K&N Engineering, P.I.P.E., Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Prolong Super Lubricants, Soboba Casino, Square H, Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply, Trench Shoring, US Foods, Valley Auto Salvage and Zanzabuku Sports Lounge.
For more information call The PAS at: (951) 940-0134.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.
racesatthepas@aol.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment
JAN 16 2012
Arizonas ET Motopark YES WE ARE OPEN today ON MLK DAY
Many people requested over the weekend for us to be open on Monday. By
request we will be open tomorrow Monday MLK day from 9am-2pm on all MX
tracks. The tracks are fully prepped and ready to go. We will also be open
for RC practice from 9am-2pm. We hope to see you at the track tomorrow or
anytime this week. See you at the track.
MX Practice hours this week:
Monday MLK Day 9am-2pm
Wednesday 2:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm
Sunday 9am-2pm
Events coming up:
Feb. 4th Demolition Derby 7:00pm
Feb. 11th Rd.2 AZ Gold Cup MX Series
Feb. 18th Mud Bogs and Sand Drags 7:00pm
Feb. 24th and 25th Dwarf Car and Mod Lite Crotch Rocket Shootout 7:00pm
TONY JONES SET FOR RETURN AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY!
by Scott Daloisio
(Perris, CA, January 11 2012) Tony Jones, the most popular driver to ever race at Perris Auto Speedway, will make a return when the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series kicks off the 17th season of racing at the Riverside County clay oval on Saturday, February 25. However, Jones will not be returning as a driver. Following in the footsteps of his National Sprint Car Hall of Fame father Bubby Jones and his older brother Davey, the 42-year-old will be a crew chief for a brand new sprint car team.
Jones, who last raced in November of 2010, will be spinning the wrenches and calling the shots for car owner Larry Henry and rookie Sprint Car driver Jake Swanson of Anaheim. "Larry Henry is my dad's best friend," Jones said via telephone. "He owned my dad's first ever Sprint Car and the last car my dad drove when he came out of a two year retirement in 1990. Larry said he would never own a sprint car again, but here we are."
The 2007 USAC/CRA champ and 2000 Oval Nationals champion is pleased to be helping an up and coming racer like Swanson. "I am really looking forward to working with Jake," Jones said. "He is a good young racer who likes to stand on the gas. He has shown a ton of talent Midgets and he will do well in sprint cars, too. It is going to be fun watching him develop."
Swanson, who's grandfather Chuck got the racing bug started in the family by driving a Model "A" Jalopy at Minnesota's Princeton Speedway, graduated as an honor student from Cypress High School in 2011. He finished fifth in USAC Western Midget points and seventh in the VRA Midget standings last year. He also finished fourth in the USAC-VRA Battle at the Beach Series.
The 18-year-old driver will be wheeling equipment that Jones is very familiar with. Henry purchased a DRC chassis that Jones formally drove for car owner Mark Alexander.
"We are looking forward to seeing Tony back on a regular basis," said PAS promoter Don Kazarian who has known Jones since his father Bubby drove for the Kazarian's 30-years ago. "He is a great guy to have around and great ambassador for the sport. We are also glad that Jake Swanson is coming into the Amsoil USAC/CRA Series. He has already shown that he has a lot of talent in Midgets and with Tony's tutelage, he is going to be a driver to watch in his rookie season in Sprint Cars."
Joining the Amsoil USAC/CRA Series for the curtain raiser on February 25th will be the California Lightning Sprint cars and the PAS Senior Sprints.
The best deal in racing, money saving 2012 Perris Auto Speedway season tickets, is available through February 24th. To get yours, please call The PAS office at: (951) 940-0134.
The entire 2012 PAS schedule is listed at the end of this release.
To keep up with all of the latest Perris Auto Speedway news, photos, gossip and receive special offers, sign up at The PAS Facebook site at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php - !/pages/Perris-Auto-Speedway/11387679868
You can also keep up with the latest news and receive special offers from The PAS Twitter site: http://twitter.com/perrisautospdwy.
Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2011 season. Aaron's, Ahern Rentals, All Coast Construction, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Comfort Inn, Comunidad Latina, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Frazee Paint, Hoosier Tires, JD Fields Lumber, K&N Engineering, P.I.P.E., Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Prolong Super Lubricants, Soboba Casino, Square H, Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply, Trench Shoring, US Foods, Valley Auto Salvage and Zanzabuku Sports Lounge.
For more information call The PAS at: (951) 940-0134.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.
racesatthepas@aol.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment
2012 PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE
February 11 - Open Practice - 3:00 PM - Free for Fans in the Grandstands
February 25 - "Sokola Shootout" USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
March 3 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods
March 10 - World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and California Lightning Sprint Cars
March 31 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
April 14 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods
April 21 - Night of Destruction #1: Rollover Contest, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross
April 28 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
May 5 - PASSCAR Road Course Challenge: Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mod
May 19 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods
May 26 - Salute to Indy: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
June 9 - Night of Destruction #2: Demolition Derby, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross
June 23 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods
July 4 - Firecracker 30 & Sky Concert: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
July 14 - Night of Destruction 3: "Perris Leap" Trophy Truck Long Jump. Engine Melt Down, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Demo Cross
July 21 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods
July 28 - California Racers Hall of Fame Night: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
August 18 - USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
September 1 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods
September 8 - Night of Destruction 4: Rollover Contest, Trailer Figure 8 Races, Figure 8's, Auto Roller Derby, Demo Cross
September 15 - Glenn Howard Classic: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
September 22 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods
October 6 - Southern California Fair: USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
October 13 - Southern California Fair
October 27 - PASSCAR Super Stocks, Amsoil Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Sport Mods
November 1 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals Practice
November 2 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals: USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
November 3 - 17th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals: USAC National Sprint Cars, USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, PAS Senior Sprints, California Lightning Sprint Cars
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2011 Awards Celebration
Saturday January 28th, 2011
St. Gregory Community Center
3501 Century Drive
Granite City, IL 62040
5:30 PM - DOORS OPEN
6:30 PM - DINNER
7:30 PM - AWARDS
9:00 PM - MUSIC
Drinks (Beer & Soda, will be provided)
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$30.00 AT THE DOOR
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2012 SPECIAL EVENTS
Fri. April 13th
"MARS" UMP Late Models $3,000 to Win! plus all Regular Classes running
Fri. May 4th
"Lucas Oil" Late Models $10,000 to Win! plus UMP Modifieds $1,000 to Win! & UMP Pro-Crate Late Models $750 to Win!
Sun. May 27th
"Budweiser 50" UMP Late Models $10,000 to Win! plus UMP Modifieds & UMP Pro-Crate Late Models
Fri. June 8th
(MOWA) 410 Winged Sprints "NAPA Night at the Races"**$1 Beer Night** (No Late Models)
Fri. June 22nd
UMP SummerNationals Late Models $10,000 to Win-- plus UMP Summit Modified $1,00, UMP Pro Crate Late Models & Street Stocks
Fri. July 13th
8th Annual "Lucas Oil" Late Models $10,000 plus UMP Modifieds and UMP Pro-Crate L/M
Sun. Sept 2nd
"TAKIN IT TO THE STREETS" $3,000 to Win Street Stocks! plus UMP Modifieds, UMP Crates, UMP Sportsman & UMP Factory Stocks
Thu. Sept 22nd
Summit Racing"UMP Modified Dirt Nationals" $3,000 to Win! & UMP Late Models $2,000
Fri. Sept 23rd
Summit Racing"UMP Modified Dirt Nationals" $3,000 to Win! & UMP Late Models $2,000 plus UMP Pro-Crate Late Models
Sat. Sept 24th
Summit Racing"UMP Modified Dirt Nationals" $3,000 to Win! & UMP Late Models $2,000 plus UMP Pro-Crate Late Models & Street Stocks
Thur. Oct 4th "
Gold Crown Midget Nationals" - Midgets $3,000 to Win!, "410" Non-Wing Sprint Cars $2,000
Fri. Oct 5th
"Gold Crown Midget Nationals" - Midgets $3,000 to Win!, "410" Non-Wing Sprint Cars $2,000
Sat. Oct 6th
Dupont Presents the 4th Annual "Gold Crown Midget Nationals"
USAC Midgets $10,000 to Win! $700 to Start "A" Main
"410" Non-Wing Sprint Cars $2,000 to Win!
Fri. Oct 12th
UMP Pro Crate Late Models $1,000 to Win plus UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman & B-Mods
Sat. Oct 13th
"Bud Light 40" UMP Pro-Crate Late Model Championship $2,500 to Win! Modifieds $700 to Win! & Factory Stocks (Crowning of the UMP Pro-Crate Late Model National Champion!) "Trunk or Treat"/Candy Scramble/Costume Contest
Jan 10 2012
Another busy week at ET Motopark / Arizona Speedway.
We will have Motocross practice this Wednesday 2:00pm-9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm.
After Supercross make sure to come out to Phoenix's only amature SuperCross
track with rumors of some of the AMA Pros making the trip out to the
facility on Sunday after the big race. . We will also have Dirt track
practice open to all cars this Sunday from 1:30pm-5:00pm. We will wrap up
the weekend with RC car racing on Sunday as they begin a new RC Car series.
More information to all activities at www.ETMotopark.com .
MX Practice times for this week:
Wednesday 2:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm all tracks
Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm all tracks
Demolition Derby Saturday Feb. 4th 7:00pm. Get your cars ready.
Dirt Track Practice Sunday January 15th and Sunday January 29th from
1:00pm-4:30pm.
RC Racing resumes with the AZ Gold Cup RC Series Sunday January 15th at
10:00am.
RD. #2 Arizona Gold Cup Mx Series Saturday Feb. 11th.
Jan 5 2012
It's here. Round #1 of the Arizona Gold Cup MX Series this Saturday Jan 7th at ET Motopark.
Don't miss out on one of the biggest MX races of the
year. The Arizona Gold Cup Series kicks off this Saturday. Boosting the
longest motos, most seat time and lowest prices of any other race series in
the state. This promises to bring out the areas best riders to compete in
the whos who of Arizona MX racing. With record breaking turnouts over the
past few weeks in preperation of the opening round, we look forward to some
great racing between the areas up and coming amature stars along with
Arizona Veteran racers.
Gates open at 7:00am with practice starting at 8:30am.
MX Practice times for this week:
Wednesday 2:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday MX Racing 8:30am No open practice
Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm all tracks
Demolition Derby Saturday Feb. 4th 7:00pm. Get your cars ready.
Dirt Track Practice Sunday January 15th and Sunday January 29th from 1:00pm-4:30pm.
RC Racing resumes with the AZ Gold Cup RC Series Sunday January 15th at 10:00am.
Dec 22 2011
A Great Winter coming to ET Motopark and Arizona Speedway
Happy Holidays to all of our Customers and Friends.
For the next 2 weeks we have some very exciting things going on at the track.
First we have some very extended Motocross hours thru the holiday season. Please see the calendar for the extended holiday hours at www.ETMotopark.com .
Also on New Years Day will be the highly anticipated Bomber Enduro.
Racing kicks off at1:00pm on New Years Day.
Then the following weekend January 7th will be Round #1 of the Arizona Gold Cup MX Series. T
hen Finally the announcement of the Winter Demolition Derby on Saturday February 4th.
Its going to be a great Winter at ET Motopark and Arizona Speedway.
Motocross Hours this week:
Wednesday 3:00-9:30pm
Friday 10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
Sunday Closed Merry Christmas
Monday 26th 9:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday 28th 2:00pm-9:30pm
Friday 30th 10:00am-3:00pm
Saturday 31st 9:00am-2:00pm
Sunday 1st 9:00am-2:00pm
As always call hotline before coming out. 480-926-6688
SSPs Night of Honor Set for Saturday, February 4 in Downtown York Bringing Official Close to the 2011 Racing Season
by Todd Fisher
Newberrytown, PA (December 15, 2011)
The Night of Honor and Awards Gala banquet for the Susquehanna Speedway Park will be held on Saturday night, February 4 at the Valencia Ballroom in downtown York, Pennsylvania.
"We are proud to return to the Valencia Ballroom for a Night of Honor for our drivers and their teams. This is a very historic place for a historic event in our local racing. We are very excited about the banquet and our upcoming 2012 racing season, said Todd Fisher, owner/promoter of the Susquehanna Speedway Park.
The Valencia Ballroom is a fun place for our teams and their families to gather and celebrate their accomplishments. It's a unique facility that's close to home for many competitors, and it's always enjoyable to visit during the offseason of racing to enjoy each other?s company and celebrate their accomplishments," he continued.
The banquet is where the SSP's grassroots racers take center stage. The event honors the 10 champions from the various classes that support SSP?s Stock Car Saturday Night Program. Awards will be given out to the top drivers in the season long track point series for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars, PENNMAR Vintage Cars, PASS Sprint Cars, Road Warriors, Mini Vans and Classic Cars. There will be other surprises and announcements throughout the evening for everyone.
The Valencia Ballroom is an art deco-style ballroom from the early 1900?s. It includes a Mezzanine overlooking the ballroom, a spring loaded dance floor and built in stage, making it York?s premiere ballroom. Some notable appearances to the ballroom include the Jimmy Dorsey band, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey and the Blue Moon Orchaestra.
On Saturday, February 4, the doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. The awards presentation will follow the dinner. Ticket prices for the banquet are $45.00 which includes dinner. Tickets may be purchased by teams and fans alike as it is not exclusive to participants only. Ticket order forms are currently available online at www.sspracing.net or by calling the SSP home office at (717) 292-1696. The deadline for banquet ticket purchases will be Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
Donations for the drawing for door prizes are till being accepted for the adults and kids. Anyone wishing to donate one or many prizes (hats, t-shirts, items from your sponsors, etc.), may contact the speedway offices for details. This will be a great opportunity to give your sponsors and supporters more exposure in the banquet program.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
2011 SSP Track Champions:
Late Models: Justin Ehrhart
Street Stocks: Dan Zechman
Xtreme Stock Cars: Cameron Benyou
Road Warrors: Daryl Sipe
Mini Van: Daryl Sipe
Legends Cars: Tim Henry (Pro); Scott Gobrecht (Masters); Bob Stough (Semi Pro)
Classic Cars: Matt Wallace
PENNMAR Vintage Cars (Modified): Aaron Brommer
PASS Sprint Cars: Matt Mountz
- 2012 Upcoming Schedule of Events at SSP
(Schedule as of December 15, 2011 - Subject to Change)
February 4 (Sat.) SSP Awards Banquet and Night of Honor (7:00 p.m.) at the Valencia Ballroom in York, PA (Doors open at
6:00 p.m.; Dinner at 7:00 p.m.) ? Tickets on sale now
March 24 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
March 28 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
April 6 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
April 11 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
April 14 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night Season Opener - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors
& TBA (6:00 p.m.).
April 15 (Sun.) Sprint Car Spring Classic - Super (410) Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars (6:00 p.m.)
The remaining dates will be announced very soon.
- Track Rental for the Big Track and the Outback Track
The Big track and the ?Outback track are available for rent beginning March 1, 2012. The Big Track rental fee is $1,400.00 for 4 hours and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. Only one car is permitted on the track at a time. If an ambulance is requested, it is an additional $75.00 per hour. For nighttime rentals at the Big Track, an additional $100.00 per hour will be charged for lights. There will be a $200.00 discount if the Big Track is reserved before February 15, 2012 for any date after March 1. A $200.00 deposit is also required to receive the discount.
The rental price for the Outback Track is $400.00 for 4 hours during the day /$500.00 at night and may be split between a maximum of five-(5) drivers/teams. To reserve either track, please call 717-292-1696.
- Free Pit Passes for all Non-Qualifiers in 2012 ? Any non-qualifier who starts the a qualifying heat race and fails to qualify for the feature in the Late Model, Street Stock, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions during the regular season point events will receive a complimentary pit pass for the driver for the following week during the regular season from April 14 though September 15. The driver must possess a full annual SSP license in order to be eligible for the complimentary pit pass and pass is not transferable to another driver or to another week beyond the following week.
- 2012 SSP Rules Now Posted on Website ? The 2012 SSP Rules for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans and Road Warriors divisions will be posted at www.sspracing.net by Wednesday, January 4, 2012.
- Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2012 The popular ?Repeat Fan Discount program will continue at SSP in 2012. There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous weeks events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.
Ticket Stubs from the Saturday, November 12, 2011 Final Showdown race may be use for the first racing weekend on April 14 or April 15.
- SSP Continues Hometown Heroes Program for 2012 - For the upcoming season, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will also continue its popular fan program called Hometown Heroes. On selected nights throughout the 2012 season, the Hometown Heroes Program recognizes drivers from particular cities and towns throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland. Before the races begin, the drivers have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the night?s racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that drivers hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification at the ticket booth. More details with dates and towns will be released in March of 2012.
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Nov 29 2011
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD DIVISIONS:
WWOC NON WING SPRINT CARS / X-MODS / SCRA / BOMBERS
THE FINALS
Its here. The final race in the inaugural season this Saturday Night at
Arizona Speedway. This is the race everyone will be talking about for the
rest of the winter in anticipation of the new seasons arrival. This
Saturday Night December 3rd we will be featuring the Wild West Sprint Car
Finals, SCRA Factory Stocks, X-Mods and the Robert Horne Ford Sponsored
Bombers in their 30 lap dash for all the cash. Its going to be one exciting
night of racing as we close out a great 2011 season. Racing Begins at
6:30pm this Saturday December 3rd.
Cost of admission to this event will be $15 adults, $12 Seniors,
$6 kids and kids 6 and under are free. For more information please visit
www.ETMotopark.com or call 480-926-6688.
Event Schedule:
3:00pm Pits Open
5:00Pm Drivers Meeting
5:00Pm Spectator Gates Open
5:30Pm Wheel Pack & Hot Laps
6:30Pm Racing Begins
MOTOCROSS PRACTICE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
WEDNESDAY: 4:00PM-9:30PM **PEE WEE / 65-85 TRACKS OPEN 4:00PM-DARK**
SATURDAY: 9:00AM-2:00PM ALL TRACKS OPEN
SUNDAY: 9:00AM-2:00PM ALL TRACKS OPEN
MORE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO 65/85 AND THE PEE WEE TRACK THIS WEEK. ALSO
THERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL TRACK IN STORE. SEE YOU
AT ET FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER FOR MX PRACTICE.
Nov 17 2011
FINAL 2 RACES of THE INAUGURAL SEASON at Arizonas ET MOTOPARK Spdwy
With only two races left in the inaugural season of the new Arizona
Speedway we've made sure they are going to be an exciting. This Saturday
Night November 19th we'll be featuring the Super Stocks, SCRA, Bombers and
the return of the Women Racers Powder Puffs and Dirt Dolls. Racing Begins at 6:30pm this Saturday November 19th.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH DIVISIONS:
SUPERSTOCKS / SCRA / BOMBERS / POWDER PUFFS / DIRT DOLLS
Cost of admission to this event will be $12 adults, $10 Seniors,
$6 kids and kids 6 and under are free. For more information please visit
www.ETMotopark.com or call 480-926-6688.
Event Schedule:
3:00pm Pits Open
5:00Pm Drivers Meeting
5:00Pm Spectator Gates Open
5:30Pm Wheel Pack & Hot Laps
6:30Pm Racing Begins
The new Pee Wee track will be finished and fenced in for MX practice
starting this Saturday Nov. 19th. Remember it is only $15 for pee wees to
learn and ride at ET Motopark. We have also revamped the 65/85 track for
this Saturday. Great new family area with close access to all of the tracks
from one area. Make it out to ET this Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday with the
great new hours.
$25 Big Bikes
$20 65/85
$15 50cc
New MX Hours:
Wednesday 4:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm
RC CAR CLUB RACING RETURNS THIS SUNDAY NOV. 20TH. PRACTICE AT 9:00AM WITH
RACING AT 10:00AM.
Nov 15 2011
Kreitz Claims the Final Showdown at SSP on Saturday; Cannon Wins 358 Sprint Car Feature
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA The Final Showdown at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday afternoon, November 12 went to Don Kreitz Jr. of Sinking Spring. From the pole position, Aaron Ott grabbed the early lead with Chad Layton going from 5th to the runner-up spot on the start. Layton took the lead from Ott on the third circuit. Layton led until lap 11 when Don Kreitz Jr. took the top spot as the two entered lapped traffic. Kreitz never looked back to record the 30-lap feature victory. Fred Rahmer made a late race charge to finish in the runner-up spot. Cody Darrah came from an 11th place starting spot to finish third. The fastest car on the track to challenge Kreitz at the end was Danny Dietrich who made it to second place, but fell to fourth at the end with tire issues. Greg Hodentt rounded out the top five. Heat race wins went to Curt Michael, Aaron Ott. Cole Duncan won the consolation event.
In the 20-lap 358 Sprint Car feature, Aaron Ott started on the pole and led the first 17 laps. Meanwhile, Pat Cannon made his way from sixth to the runner-up spot and challenged Ott on the seventeenth circuit. Coming out of turn four with three laps to go, Ott spun by himself, relinquishing the lead to Cannon. Cannon went on to take the victory over Dale Hammaker and Logan Schuchart. Mark Smith and Kyle Moddy rounded out the top five. Qualifying heat race winners were Cannon, Smith, Schuchart and Snyder. Nyle Berks won the consolation race.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, November 12, 2011
Super Sprint Cars (30 laps): 1. Don Kreitz Jr.; 2. Fred Rahmer; 3. Cody Darrah; 4. Danny Dietrich; 5. Greg Hodnett; 6. Blaine Heimbach; 7. Curt Michael; 8. Mark Smith; 9. Adam Wilt; 10. Davey Franek; 11. Logan Schuchart; 12. Aaron Ott; 13. Bob Howard; 14. Ryan Smith; 15. Nick Schlauch Jr.; 16. Cole Duncan; 17. Troy Fraker; 18. Bill Stine; 19. Jon Brennfleck; 20. Chad Layton; 21. Brent Marks; 22. Derek Sell; 23. David Wilson; 24. Mike Bittinger. DNQ: Todd Zinn; Johnny Mackison; Hunter Mackison; Ryan Taylor; Mark Coldren; Jimmy Stitzel; Brie Hershey; Scott Lutz; Justin Barger.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS:
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Michael, Ott, Kretz and Brennfleck.
CONSOLATION RACE WINNER: Cole Duncan.
Top 360 Sprint Car Finisher: Brie Hershey
358 Sprint Cars (20 laps): 1. Pat Cannon; 2. Dale Hammaker; 3. Logan Schuchart; 4. Mark Smith; 5. Kyle Moody; 6. Mike Bittinger; 7. T.J. Stutts; 8. Nate Snyder; 9. Tim Wagaman; 10. Aaron Spahr; 11. Tim Berkheimer; 12. Austin Hogue; 13. Jacob Allen; 14. Nyle Berks; 15. Jay Galloway Jr.; 16. John Smith III; 17. Jason Cherry; 18. Matt Mountz; 19. Alex Spalding; 20. Jeff Rohrbaugh; 21. Todd Rittenhouse; 22. Michael Ruttkamp; 23. Aaron Ott; 24. Ted Thomas. DNQ: Brie Hershey; Mike Duncan Jr.; Jordan Givler; Todd Berkeheimer; Nick Palmerino; William Sherman; Ryan Kissinger; Ryan Wilson; Joe Trone Jr.; Leah Starner; Rodney Westhafer; Rick Horn; Scott Fisher.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS:
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Cannon, Smith, Schuchart and Snyder.
CONSOLATION RACE WINNER: Berks.
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The Final Showdown to End Another Successful 2011 SSP Race Season Today Saturday, November 12
by "Todd Fisher"
Updated Pre-Entry List Released Final Super Sprint Race in Central PA
Newberrytown, PA On Saturday afternoon, November 12, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host The Final Showdown for the Super (410) Sprint Cars in the Central PA area as well as the entire United States for 2011. Also included in this special program will be the popular 358 Sprint Cars. The raindate will be Sunday, November 13. Long range forecasts show Saturday?s weather to be sunny with high temperatures in the low 60s.
The Super (410) Sprint Car feature event will be 30-laps and pay the winner $5,000 if the driver is pre-entered on or before Monday, November 7. Anyone entering the event on Tuesday, November 8 or after will receive $4,000-to-win. Tow money ($50.00) for non-qualifying drivers will only be paid to those who pre-entered before November 7. For the Super Sprint Cars, mufflers WILL NOT be required and an open tire rule on all four corners will be in place. All other rules of the Central PA Super (410) Sprint Cars will prevail for this event. 360 Sprint Cars are permitted to compete with the Super Sprint Cars with a $250 bonus going to the highest pre-entered 360 ?declared? Sprint Car. Raceivers will be mandatory.
Pre-entries for the Super Sprint Cars include last year?s winner Chad Layton (Harrisburg); Fred Rahmer (Salfordville); Blaine Heimbach (Selinsgrove); Cody Darrah (Red Lion); Curt Michael (Ocean View, DE); Ryan Smith (Kunklestown); Bob Howard (Camp Hill); Bill Stine (Mechanicsburg); Brie Hershey (Dillsburg); Don Kreitz Jr. (Sinking Spring); Jimmy Stitzel (Blandon); Johnny Mackison Jr. (York); Hunter Mackison (York); Scott Lutz (Jonestown); Logan Schuchart (Hanover); Aaron Ott (East Berlin); Justin Barger (Montrose, NY); Mark Smith; Ryan Taylor (Perkosie); Brent Marks (Myerstown); Mark Coldren (Lewisberry); Greg Hodnett (Hanover); Mike Bittinger (Abbottstown); Todd Zinn (Spring Grove) and Derek Sell (Royersford).
Pre-entries for the Central PA 358 Sprint Cars include last year?s winner Aaron Ott (East Berlin); Pat Cannon (Etters); Logan Schuchart (Hanover); Brie Hershey (Dillsburg); Michael Ruttkamp (Wilton, CT); T.J. Stutts (Mechanicsburg); Joe Trone Jr. (Gettysburg); Jacob Allen (Hanover); Rick Horn (York Haven); Nathan Snyder (Halifax); Rodney Westhafer (Mechanicsburg); Alex Spalding (Hanvoer); Scott Fisher (East Berlin); Dale Hammaker (Grantville); Aaron Spahr (York); Mike Bittinger (Abbottstown); Mark Smith; Kyle Moody (Lewisberry); John Smith II (Scranton); Jason Cherry (Blandon); Jordan Givler (Camp Hill); Byle Berks (Berwick) and Todd Rittenhouse (Bowmansville).
Aaron Ott, Logan Schuchart, Mark Smith, Mark Bittinger and Brie Hershey are the only driver pre-entered for both classes of Sprint Cars and is eligible to win $7,000 by winning both Sprint Car features. More entries for both classes as expected as well on raceday.
The 358 Sprint Car feature event will be 20-laps and pay the winner $2,000 if they are pre-entered on or before Monday, November 7. Anyone entering the event on Tuesday, November 8 or after will receive $1,500-to-win. Tow money ($50.00) for non-qualifying drivers will only be paid to those who pre-entered before November 7. The tire rule will be the same used at the regular 358 Sprint Car tracks ? (All right rear tires used must be a HOOSIER National Sprint Spec tire, size 105/18-15. Any SC compound tire is permitted). All other rules of the Central PA 358 Sprint Cars will prevail for this event. Mufflers are not required for the 358 Sprint Cars. Raceivers will be mandatory.
For both the Super Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars, the starting positions for the Qualifying Heat races will be aligned through a blind draw at the pit gate on the day of the event. Feature lineups for both classes will be determined by heat race number one winner drawing for an inversion (1,3, 6) or (1,2,4,6,8) depending on the number of heat races.
As an extra bonus, all pre-entrants will be able to draw a second time for a starting position if he or she does not like their first draw for position. However, the entrant must take the second drawn spot regardless of whether or not it is a better starting position.
Pre-entry for the event was not mandatory, but highly encouraged to receive the benefits of pre-entering. A Pre-entry with the fee ($50.00) must be postmarked by Monday, November 7, 2011. All entries postmarked on or after Tuesday, November 8, 2011 will not receive the bonus winner?s pay, tow money if not qualified and choice for second pill draw. Entries will be taken on the day of the event.
Gates will open for both the pit area at 11:30 a.m. and grandstand area at 12:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 2:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday are Adults (ages 18-59) $20.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $15.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 for everyone. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14. The Entry Fee for the Driver includes the pit pass with the entry. There will be a $2.00 discount for grandstand general admission with a current 2011 York County Racing Club card or a ticket stub from an SSP race from April 10 (Sprint Car Spring Classic); October 29 (J&K Salvage Candy Bowl) or November 5 (Turkey 200).
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at www.sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Saturday, November 12, 2011 ? The Final Showdown Time Schedule
(Subject to Change Raindate: Sunday, November 13, 2011)
11:30 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes (Ages 12 & up): $25.00;
12:00 a.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General Admission: Adults (18-59): $20.00; Seniors (60 & older) &
Young Adults (11 17); $15.00; Children (10 & under) Free.
1:15 p.m.
Drivers Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: 358 Sprint Cars Super Sprint Cars
2:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
358 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Super Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)
358 Sprint Cars Consolation Race (8/10 laps) ? if needed
Super Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10 laps) ? if needed
Super Sprint Car Feature (30 laps)
358 Sprint Car Feature (20 laps)
* Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
Nov 8 2011
Nov 2 2011
Smith Claims Turkey 200 Presented by Keller Williams Realty on Saturday, November 6 at SSP
Bright with Midget Feature at Sundays J&K Salvage Candy Bowl
by Todd Fisher
Newberrytown, PA (November 5, 2011 On a clear and sunny afternoon at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, the Turkey 200 was held on Saturday afternoon, November 5, with Lewisberrys Adam Smith claiming the 125-lap Big Car Enduro at the 8th Annual event. Smith took over the lead on the start. Matt Wampler came from 16th to take the top spot on the 4th circuit but retired from the race on lap 7 with mechanical failure. Smith reclaimed the lead until lap 51 when Kirby Sites slid by Smith as the two encountered lapped traffic. Smith battled back to the lead on the 72nd circuit and race with Sites side-by-side, lap after lap. Sites briefly regained the lead on lap 97, but Smith regained the top spot on lap 99. Sites mounted another challenge, but mechanical issues forced him to retire from the race on lap 115. Smith took the win over Michael Goodwin who would have been in the mix at the end had it not been for an early race spin. Midway through the race, Goodwin put himself back on the lead lap, but was once again a victim of a late race accident on the final two circuits. Dave Goode Sr. finished third, followed by Charles Eckert and Jeffrey Bloch.
In the Small Car enduro, Hanover?s Kyle Rohrbaugh grabbed the early lead and set the pace from the start of the race. As Rohrbaugh weaved through traffic, Daryl Sipe started 16th and worked his way into the runner-up spot on lap 16 and challenged Rohrbaugh for the lead lap 70 only to fall victim to a flat tire after tangling with a lapped car when going for the top spot. Sipe retired from the race. Rohrbaugh went on to take the checkered flag in the 4-cylinder portion of the race over Christopher Holland on the lead lap with Rohrbaugh. Gary Grim finished third, followed by Jim Jacobs and Jimmy Nieman rounding out the top five 4-cylinders.
Justin Mitchell of Littlestown finished on the lead lap in fifth overall and won the 6-cylinder portion of the 75-lap Small Car Enduro. Mike Young finished second with Gus Wurtzler coming home in third.
Jim Crocker was victorious in the 20-lap Classic Car main event and Daryl Sipe of York Haven returned to victory lane by winning the Mini Van feature over Al Kessock.
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, November 5, 2011
* Laps Completed in Parenthesis for Enduro Races
Big Car Enduro (125 laps): 1. Adam Smith (125); 2. Michael Goodwin (123); 3. Dave Goode Sr. (122); 4. Charles Eckert (120); 5. Jeffrey Bloch (118); 6. Kirby Sites (115); 7. Steve Clemens (113); 8. Larry Alvord (111); 9. Kenneth Smith (111); 10. Patrick McClane (107); 11. Tim Hahn (95); 12. Chris Anastadt (33); 13. Geoffrey Shenk (28); 14. Dave Kamp (12); 15. Matt Wampler (7); 16 Davey Nester (2).
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Smith (1-3, 7-50, 71-96, 99-125); Wampler (4-6); Sites (51-70, 97-98).
Small Car Enduro (75 laps): 4 cyl. And 6 cyl. Combined race.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Rohrbaugh (1-75).
4-Cylinder Results (75 laps): 1. Kyle Rohrbaugh (75); 2. Christopher Holland (75); 3. Gary Grim (75); 4. Jim Jacobs (73); 5. Jimmy Neiman (73); 6. Daryl Sipe (71); 7. Matt Zalinsky (71); 8. Kevan Schaeffer (71); 9. Mike Potts (71); 10. Bruz Meiser (71); 11. Rob Keller (70); 12. Dino Pitcher (69); 13. Thomas Senseney (63); 14. Shaun Miller (53); 15. Rodney Weaver (46); 16. Edgar Tejada (20); 17. Ricky Weaver (15); 18. Roy Denike (15); 19. Brian Moser (6); 20. Steve Alban (5); 21. Jesse Hitz (5).
6-Cylinder Results (75 laps): 1. Justin Mitchell (75); 2. Mike Young (72); 3. Gus Wurtzler (72); 4. Dale Arnold (71); 5. John Baker (70); 6. Justin Bittle (70); 7. Jimmy Tyson (70); 8. Doug Smith (68); 9. Calvin Redding (65); 10. John Drummer (64); 11. Dennis Dorisz (64); 12. Tad Haugh (49); 13. Brad Shenk (44); 14. Justin Oberlin (16).
Classic Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Jim Crocker; 2. Matt Wallace; 3. Joe Snodgrass; 4. Mike Shultz; 5. Kurt Welsh; 6. Neal Reamer; 7. Ron Grove; 8. Charlie Weaver; 9. Pete Neal; 10. Bill Brown Sr.; 11. Phil Alexander; 12. Steve Cantwell; 13. Kurt Bangs.
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Neal and Brown Sr.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Crocker (1-20).
Mini Van Feature (10 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Al Kessock; 3. Donny Groff; Jeremy Haines; 5. Jason Lefebvre; 6. John Kitner; 7. Randy Blank.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Haines (1-2); Sipe (3-15).
The Final Showdown to End Another Successful 2011 SSP Race Season on Sat., Nov. 12
by Todd Fisher
Pre-Entry List Released Final Super Sprint Race in Central PA
Newberrytown, PA (November 7, 2011) ? On Saturday afternoon, November 12, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host The Final Showdown for the Super (410) Sprint Cars in the Central PA area as well as the entire United States for 2011. Also included in this special program will be the popular 358 Sprint Cars. The raindate will be Sunday, November 13. Long range forecasts show Saturday?s weather to be sunny with high temperatures in the low 60s.
The Super (410) Sprint Car feature event will be 30-laps and pay the winner $5,000 if the driver is pre-entered on or before Monday, November 7. Anyone entering the event on Tuesday, November 8 or after will receive $4,000-to-win. Tow money ($50.00) for non-qualifying drivers will only be paid to those who pre-entered before November 7. For the Super Sprint Cars, mufflers WILL NOT be required and an open tire rule on all four corners will be in place. All other rules of the Central PA Super (410) Sprint Cars will prevail for this event. 360 Sprint Cars are permitted to compete with the Super Sprint Cars with a $250 bonus going to the highest pre-entered 360 ?declared? Sprint Car. Raceivers will be mandatory.
Pre-entries for the Super Sprint Cars include last year?s winner Chad Layton (Harrisburg); Fred Rahmer (Salfordville); Blaine Heimbach (Selinsgrove); Cody Darrah (Red Lion); Curt Michael (Ocean View, DE); Ryan Smith (Kunklestown); Bob Howard (Camp Hill); Bill Stine (Mechanicsburg); Brie Hershey (Dillsburg); Don Kreitz Jr. (Sinking Spring); Jimmy Stitzel (Blandon); Johnny Mackison Jr. (York); Hunter Mackison (York); Scott Lutz (Jonestown); Logan Schuchart (Hanover) and Aaron Ott (East Berlin).
Pre-entries for the Central PA 358 Sprint Cars include last year?s winner Aaron Ott (East Berlin); Pat Cannon (Etters); Logan Schuchart (Hanover); Brie Hershey (Dillsburg); Michael Ruttkamp (Wilton, CT); T.J. Stutts (Mechanicsburg); Joe Trone Jr. (Gettysburg); Jacob Allen (Hanover); Rick Horn (York Haven); Nathan Snyder (Halifax); Rodney Westhafer (Mechanicsburg); Alex Spalding (Hanvoer); Scott Fisher (East Berlin) and Dale Hammaker (Grantville).
Aaron Ott, Logan Schuchart and Brie Hershey are the only driver pre-entered for both classes of Sprint Cars and is eligible to win $7,000 by winning both Sprint Car features. More entries for both classes as expected as well on raceday.
The 358 Sprint Car feature event will be 20-laps and pay the winner $2,000 if they are pre-entered on or before Monday, November 7. Anyone entering the event on Tuesday, November 8 or after will receive $1,500-to-win. Tow money ($50.00) for non-qualifying drivers will only be paid to those who pre-entered before November 7. The tire rule will be the same used at the regular 358 Sprint Car tracks ? (All right rear tires used must be a HOOSIER National Sprint Spec tire, size 105/18-15. Any SC compound tire is permitted). All other rules of the Central PA 358 Sprint Cars will prevail for this event. Mufflers are not required for the 358 Sprint Cars. Raceivers will be mandatory.
For both the Super Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars, the starting positions for the Qualifying Heat races will be aligned through a blind draw at the pit gate on the day of the event. Feature lineups for both classes will be determined by heat race number one winner drawing for an inversion (1,3, 6) or (1,2,4,6,8) depending on the number of heat races.
As an extra bonus, all pre-entrants will be able to draw a second time for a starting position if he or she does not like their first draw for position. However, the entrant must take the second drawn spot regardless of whether or not it is a better starting position.
Pre-entry for the event was not mandatory, but highly encouraged to receive the benefits of pre-entering. A Pre-entry with the fee ($50.00) must be postmarked by Monday, November 7, 2011. All entries postmarked on or after Tuesday, November 8, 2011 will not receive the bonus winner?s pay, tow money if not qualified and choice for second pill draw. Entries will be taken on the day of the event.
Gates will open for both the pit area at 11:30 a.m. and grandstand area at 12:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 2:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday are Adults (ages 18-59) $20.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $15.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 for everyone. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14. The Entry Fee for the Driver includes the pit pass with the entry. There will be a $2.00 discount for grandstand general admission with a current 2011 York County Racing Club card or a ticket stub from an SSP race from April 10 (Sprint Car Spring Classic); October 29 (J&K Salvage Candy Bowl) or November 5 (Turkey 200).
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at www.sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Saturday, November 12, 2011 ? The Final Showdown Time Schedule
(Subject to Change ? Raindate: Sunday, November 13, 2011)
11:30 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes (Ages 12 & up): $25.00;
12:00 a.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General Admission: Adults (18-59): $20.00; Seniors (60 & older) &
Young Adults (11 ? 17); $15.00; Children (10 & under) Free.
1:15 p.m. Driver?s Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
1:40 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: 358 Sprint Cars Super Sprint Cars
2:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
358 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Super Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)
Sprint Cars Consolation Race (8/10 laps) ? if needed
Super Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10 laps) ? if needed
Super Sprint Car Feature (30 laps)
358 Sprint Car Feature (20 laps)
* Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
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Nov 2 2011
SPRINT CAR RACING RETURNS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT to Arizonia spdwy
With only three dirt track races left in the inaugural season of the new
speedway we've made sure they are going to be an exciting. This Saturday
Night will be the return of the Non Winged Sprint Cars of the WWOC Sprint
Car Seires. Will we see a repeat of last months race where we crowned our
first ever two time winner Steve Sussux as he ran the high line around the
track to take home the win? Along with the Sprints will be the Winged Mini
Sprints, SCRA Fatory Stocks and East Valleys own Robert Horne Ford Bombers.
Racing Begins at 6:30pm This Saturday Night.
Cost of admission to this event will be $15 adults, $12 Seniors,
$6 kids and kids 6 and under are free. For more information please visit
www.ETMotoparkcom or call 480-926-6688.
Event Schedule:
3:00pm Pits Op
5:00Pm Drivers Meeting
5:00Pm Spectator Gates Open
5:30Pm Wheel Pack & Hot Laps
6:30Pm Racing Begins
Sunday will be Rd.2 of the Arizona Motocross Championships. Rd. 1 was a
HUGE success boasting over 300 entries for this Super Series and we are
expecting much of the same for Rd. 2 this Sunday as ET Motopark plays host
to the Fastest Mx Racers in the Southwest. Gates open at 6:00am with
practice getting under way at 8:00am sharp. Riders meeting eta 9:30am and
racing immediately after. For more information log onto www.ETMotopark.com .
MX Practice Schedule for this week:
Wednesday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm
Sunday Rd. 2 AZMX Championships No MX Practice
Remember the Fall Saturday Night Sand Drags and Mud Bogs begin next Saturday
Night November 12th beginning at 6:00pm. This Will be the return of the
timing lights and Lazer Level for the Sand Drags. More info at
www.ETMotopark.com .
RC Club Racing Kicks off their winter club racing schedule next Sunday
Novemeber 13th. 10:00am.
SSP Turkey 200 Enduro Presented by Keller Williams Realty on Saturday, November 5
by Todd Fisher
Newberrytown, PA On Saturday afternoon, November 5, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host the 8th Annual Turkey 200 presented by Keller Williams Realty. Also the Classic Cars and Mini Vans will take to the track before the Enduro events. The Big Car (8-Cylinder) Enduro event will follow the specifications for the Xtreme Stock Car division that ran weekly at SSP during the 2011 season. There will also be a Small Car (4/6-Cylinder) Enduro will follow the SSP Road Warrior rules. The 4-cylinders and 6-cylinders will run the same race, but scored separately and each paid a separate purse based on car count. All enduro cars do not need to have a full roll cage, but must have both driver side door protection and roll-over protection for the driver subject to the approval of the technical inspectors. Each competitor must supply their own scorer. There will be a separate meeting for scorers during the Mini Van feature.
The Big Car (8 Cylinder/XSC) Enduro event will be 125 laps regardless of the number of entries. The purse payout will be based on entry numbers: 75 or more entries: 1. $1,500.00; 2. $600.00; 3. $500.00; 4. $300.00; 5. $250.00 / 61 ? 74 entries: 1. $1,250.00; 2. $550.00; 3. $400.00; 4. $250.00; 5. $200.00 / 51 ? 60 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $500.00; 3. $325.00; 4. $200.00; 5. $150.00 / 41 ? 50 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $400.00; 3. $250.00; 4. $150.00; 5. $125.00 / 31 - 40 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $300.00; 3. $175.00; 4. $125.00; 5. $100.00 / 30 or less entries: 1. $750.00; 2. $250.00; 3. $125.00; 4. $100.00; 5. $75.00.
The Small Car (4/6-Cylinder) Enduro event will be 75 laps regardless of the number of entries for each class. Both types of cars will be run in the same race with separate payouts for the 6-cylinders and 4-cylinders. The purse payout will be based on entry numbers per group (separate pay for 4-cylinders and 6-cylinders): 75 or more entries: 1. $1000.00; 2. $500.00; 3. $400.00; 4. $300.00; 5. $250.00 / 61 ? 74 entries: 1. $750.00; 2. $400.00; 3. $300.00; 4. $200.00; 5. $175.00 / 51 ? 60 entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $300.00; 3. $250.00; 4. $150.00; 5. $125.00 / 41 ? 50 entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $250.00; 3. $200.00; 4. $125.00; 5. $100.00 / 31 - 40 entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $200.00; 3. $150.00; 4. $100.00; 5. $ 75.00 / 30 or less entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $150.00; 3. $100.00; 4. $ 75.00; 5. $ 50.00.
Pre-entry for the event is encouraged but not mandatory. A Pre-entry with the fee must be postmarked by Monday, October 31, 2011. All entries postmarked on or after Tuesday, November 1, 2011 will be higher fee. Entries will be taken on the day of the event. The starting positions for the Turkey 200 Enduros will be aligned through a blind draw at the pit gate on the day of the event. As an extra bonus, all pre-entrants will be able to draw a second time for a starting position if he or she does not like their first draw for position. However, the entrant must take the second drawn spot regardless of whether or not it is a better starting position. Entry forms may be found at www.sspracing.net or contact (717) 292-1696 and leave an address or fax number for an entry.
Gates will open for both the pit area and grandstand area at 11:00 a.m. with racing action beginning at 1:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday are Adults (ages 18-59) $12.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $10.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $20.00 for everyone. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14. The Entry Fee for the Driver includes the pit pass with the entry.
Point championships for the Classic Cars and Mini Vans will conclude with the Turkey 200 event. The raindate for the event will be Sunday, November 6.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Saturday, November 5, 2011 - Time Schedule
(Subject to Change; Raindate Sunday, November 6, 2011)
11:00 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes (Ages 12 & up): $20.00;
11:00 a.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18-59): $12.00; Seniors (60 & older) &
Young Adults (11 17) $10.00; Children (10 & under) Free.
12:20 p.m. Drivers Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
12:45 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order)
Rotation:
Classic Cars Mini Vans
1:00 p.m.
Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Classic Cars Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Mini Van Feature (15 laps)
-During the Mini Van feature there will be a Scorers Meeting (Behind the Main Grandstand a near the ticket booth)
Classic Cars Feature (20 laps)
Turkey 200 Enduro for Small Cars (4/6 Cylinders Stock Cars) (75 laps)
Turkey 200 Enduro for Big Cars (8 Cylinder Stock Cars) (125 laps)
* Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
J&K Salvage Candy Bowl VII Now Set for Sunday, November 6 with 2:00 p.m. Start Time
Newberrytown, PA (November 1, 2011) The twice-postponed 7th Annual Candy Bowl presented by J&K Salvage of York will now be held on Sunday, November 6. This event will feature the wingless ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sportsman Modifieds, Legends Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars, Sidewinder Sprints and Mini Vans. There is no entry fee for any division racing at the Candy Bowl.
Before the midget feature begins, the cars and drivers in all divisions will be brought to the frontstretch for the children in costumes to trick or treat. This will also be a great opportunity for everyone to visit their favorite drivers to get pictures and autographs.
The wingless ARDC Midget race is the final race of the series season and the 2011 ARDC Midgets champion will be crowned following the feature event.
The open comp Sportsman Modified race will follow the generally accepted Sportsman Modified rules throughout local tracks in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The 20-lap feature will pay $1,000 to the winner.
The 600cc Micro Sprints will pay $700.00 to the winner. The Thundercars race is presented by Byers Tires and will pay $500.00 to the winner.
Gates will open for the pit area at 11:30 a.m. and grandstand area at 12:00 p.m. Track Prep Laps begin at 1:15 p.m. with racing action beginning at 2:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $15.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $13.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14. The raindate for the Candy Bowl will be Sunday, October 30, with the same time schedule if needed.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the ?Big Track.?
Sunday, November 6, 2011 ? Candy Bowl VII Time Schedule
(Subject to Change) (Raindate: Sunday, October 30, 2011 ? Same time schedule)
11:30 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00.
12:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) ? $15.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11?17) - $13.00; Children (10 & under) ? Free
1:00 p.m. Driver?s Meeting ? All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)
1:15 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation:
Sportsman Modifieds
ARDC Wingless Midgets
Thundercars
600cc Micro Sprints
Legends Cars
Sidewinder Sprints
2:00 p.m.
Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Sportsman Modified Heat Races (8 laps)
ARDC Wingless Midget Heat Races (8 laps)
600cc Micro Sprint Heat Races (6 laps)
Legends Cars Heat Races (6 laps)
Sidewinder Sprint Heat Races (6 laps)
Consolation Races if necessary
Byers Tires Thundercars Feature (25 laps) all cars entered to start the feature
Mini Van Feature (15 laps)
Trick or Treating All Cars to Frontstretch
ARDC Wingless Midget Feature (20 laps)
Sportsman Modified Feature (20 laps)
600cc Micro Sprint Feature (20 laps)
Legends Cars Feature (20 laps)
Sidewinder Sprint Feature (20 laps)
Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
The Final Showdown to End Another Successful 2011 SSP Race Season on Saturday, November 12
(Pre Entry Deadline on Monday, November 7)
Newberrytown, PA (October 6, 2011) ? On Saturday afternoon, November 12, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host The Final Showdown for the Super (410) Sprint Cars in the Central PA area as well as the entire United States for 2011. Also included in this special program will be the popular 358 Sprint Cars. The raindate will be Sunday, November 13.
The Super (410) Sprint Car feature event will be 30-laps and pay the winner $5,000 if the driver is pre-entered on or before Monday, November 7. Anyone entering the event on Tuesday, November 8 or after will receive $4,000-to-win. Tow money ($50.00) for non-qualifying drivers will only be paid to those who pre-entered before November 7. For the Super Sprint Cars, mufflers WILL NOT be required and an open tire rule on all four corners will be in place. All other rules of the Central PA Super (410) Sprint Cars will prevail for this event. 360 Sprint Cars are permitted to compete with the Super Sprint Cars with a $250 bonus going to the highest pre-entered 360 ?declared? Sprint Car. Raceivers will be mandatory.
The 358 Sprint Car feature event will be 20-laps and pay the winner $2,000 if they are pre-entered on or before Monday, November 7. Anyone entering the event on Tuesday, November 8 or after will receive $1,500-to-win. Tow money ($50.00) for non-qualifying drivers will only be paid to those who pre-entered before November 3. The tire rule will be the same used at the regular 358 Sprint Car tracks ? (All right rear tires used must be a HOOSIER National Sprint Spec tire, size 105/18-15. Any SC compound tire is permitted). All other rules of the Central PA 358 Sprint Cars will prevail for this event. Mufflers are not required for the 358 Sprint Cars. Raceivers will be mandatory.
For both the Super Sprint Cars and 358 Sprint Cars, the starting positions for the Qualifying Heat races will be aligned through a blind draw at the pit gate on the day of the event. Feature lineups for both classes will be determined by heat race number one winner drawing for an inversion (1,3,6) or (1,2,4,6,8) depending on the number of heat races.
As an extra bonus, all pre-entrants will be able to draw a second time for a starting position if he or she does not like their first draw for position. However, the entrant must take the second drawn spot regardless of whether or not it is a better starting position.
Pre-entry for the event was not mandatory, but highly encouraged to receive the benefits of pre-entering. A Pre-entry with the fee ($50.00) must be postmarked by Monday, November 7, 2011. All entries postmarked on or after Tuesday, November 8, 2011 will not receive the bonus winner?s pay, tow money if not qualified and choice for second pill draw. Entries will be taken on the day of the event.
Gates will open for both the pit area at 11:30 a.m. and grandstand area at 12:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 2:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday are Adults (ages 18-59) $20.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $15.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 for everyone. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14. The Entry Fee for the Driver includes the pit pass with the entry. There will be a $2.00 discount for grandstand general admission with a current 2011 York County Racing Club card or a ticket stub from an SSP race from October 29 (J&K Salvage Candy Bowl) or November 5 (Turkey 200).
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at www.sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Saturday, November 12, 2011 The Final Showdown Time Schedule
(Subject to Change Raindate: Sunday, November 13, 2011)
11:30 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes (Ages 12 & up): $25.00;
12:00 a.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General Admission: Adults (18-59): $20.00; Seniors (60 & older) &
Young Adults (11 17); $15.00; Children (10 & under) Free.
1:15 p.m. Drivers Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: 358 Sprint Cars
Super Sprint Cars
2:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
358 Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Super Sprint Car Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)
358 Sprint Cars Consolation Race (8/10 laps) if needed
Super Sprint Car Consolation Race (8/10 laps) if needed
Super Sprint Car Feature (30 laps)
358 Sprint Car Feature (20 laps)
* Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
- 2011 Susquehanna Speedway Park Schedule of Events
(Schedule as of October 25, 2011 - Subject to Change)
November 5 (Sat.) 8th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro ? Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (75
laps) plus Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: TBA
November 6 (Sun.) Candy Bowl VII presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sportsman
Modifieds, Legends Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars Championship, Sidewinder Sprints & Mini Vans (2:00 p.m.) - Rain date: TBA
November 12 (Sat.) The Final Showdown Super 410 Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m.); Rain Date: Sunday,
November 13.
OCT 18 2011
Four Big Events Wrap Up 2011 SSP Racing Season
by "Todd Fisher"
2011 Susquehanna Speedway Park Schedule of Events
(Schedule as of October 17, 2011 - Subject to Change)
October 21 (Fri.) 8th Annual Millers Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and
Four Cylinder Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)
Rain date: Saturday, October 22
(Championship Night will move to Sun., October 23).
October 22 (Sat.) 8th Annual Millers Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars
and Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.)
Rain date: Sunday, October 23.
October 29 (Sat.) Candy Bowl VII presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sportsman
Modifieds, Legends Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars Championship, Sidewinder Sprints & Mini Vans (3:00 p.m.)
Rain date: Sunday, October 30.
November 5 (Sat.) 8th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (75
laps) plus Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.)
Rain date: Sunday, November 6.
November 12 (Sat.) The Final Showdown Super 410 Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m.); Rain Date: Sunday,
Oct 6 2011
"Tony Jones Hard Charger Award." at The Oval Nationals
by Scott Daloisio
(Perris, CA, October 4, 2011) Perris Auto Speedway promoter Don Kazarian is pleased to announce that the hard charger in the final of the 16th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals will take home the "Tony Jones Hard Charger Award." The Oval Nationals will take place on November 3rd, 4th and 5th.
The award will honor the 2000 champion of the prestigious Oval Nationals and the driver who won the 2007 USAC/CRA championship. When contacted by phone to ask if the award could be named after him, Jones seemed taken aback. "You gave me chills when you said asked," Jones said. "I would be honored to have the award named after me. This means a lot to me. I am so honored."
Likewise, Kazarian responded to Jones' reaction. "We are honored that Tony will be a part of the 16th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals with the this award," Kazarian said. "Since we opened 16-years ago, no driver has been more popular than Tony Jones. A great driver and a fantastic personality. A lot of fans will be excited to see him. I know I will."
The Budweiser Oval Nationals, America's most prestigious traditional Sprint Car race, will take place on November 3rd, 4th and 5th and will be a full points paying event for the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car and the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series'. In addition, it attracts other top stars from around the nation.
In addition to the 410 Sprint Cars, the popular California Lightning Sprint Cars will also be in action on Friday and Saturday.
The official entry blank is available by clicking the following link: http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/forms/oval11form.html
Advance tickets for the 16th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals are available now by calling: 1 800 595-4849 or (951) 940-0134. You can also order tickets online at: http://pas.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=7
Tickets will also be available at The PAS souvenir stand at all races.
A complete list of past Budweiser Oval Nationals champions appears below.
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For more information call The PAS at: (951) 940-0134.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds
MSCS HARVEST CUP ON OCTOBER 8TH
WILL CLOSE OUT THE 2011 SEASON
Haubstadt, IN - October 4, 2011. The Hoosier Tire Midwest Sprint Car
Series will compete on Saturday night October 8th in the first ever
Harvest Cup for 410 non wing sprint cars. This will be the 11th and
final race of the year for the series. It will also be the last race
of the season at Tri-State Speedway. Advance weather forecasts for
the weekend have been very favorable. Racing will start a half hour
earlier with the first heat race to begin at 7 P.M.
The MSCS sprint car drivers will be competing for a $4,000 top prize
at the Harvest Cup for winning the feature race. The purse pays $225
to start. Besides the prize money drivers will have this one final
opportunity to improve their positions in the series points
standings. The Harvest Cup will also provide a fan charged
atmosphere in which the new 2011 MSCS Champion and Rookie of the Year
can be crowned.
Brady Short of Bedford, IN, has had a phenomenal season with the MSCS
Series. Short not only leads the points going into the final
weekend, he has the title securely under lock and key. Short has
built up a 133 point lead over Critter Malone. The most points that
can be earned with a perfect performance in a single night of racing
is 70. Rookie of the Year points leader Braylon Fitzpatrick of West
Terre Haute, IN, is third in the overall standings. It is a foregone
conclusion that the 15 year old Fitzpatrick will become the 2011 MSCS
Rookie of the Year.
Chase Briscoe and Chase Stockon moved up a position each based on
their overall performances at the City of Lawrenceburg Nationals last
weekend. They are now fourth and fifth in points and opportunity
exists to move up even more if they can produce solid runs in the
Harvest Cup finale.
The second five in the standings in order now includes Dakota
Jackson, Casey Riggs, Kyle Cummins, Robert Ballou, and Levi Jones.
Riggs and Jones have both posted recent $10,000 victories in
co-sanctioned MSCS-USAC competition. MSCS All Time Wins Leader Jon
Stanbrough is just out of the top ten in eleventh spot.
Currently Blake Fitzpatrick is twelfth in points. The 2010 Champion
has been moving up the points ladder after a late start on the 2011
MSCS campaign. Twelfth has its rewards also. The top ten drivers
share in the points fund. The top 12 drivers each season form the
list of drivers who are eligible to receive feature provisional
starting positions the next season. At least six or seven other
drivers are still within range of reaching that plateau.
The list of feature winners this season includes Levi Jones, Casey
Riggs, and Brady Short with 2 wins each. Drivers with one victory
each are Hunter Schuerenberg, Casey Shuman, Jon Stanbrough, and Chase
Stockon. Just one feature remains!
Robert Ballou, Blake Fitzpatrick, Bryan Clauson, and Chris Windom
have posted feature runner-up finishes. Brady Short has led the
most laps this season. He has spent 92 laps in front of the pack.
Thirteen different drivers have led features and seven have won.
The potential is always there for a battle at the front and for the
lead.
This weekend the racing will be conducted under the usual MSCS format
with drivers earning passing points in the heats to qualify for the A
Main. Heat race passing points will transfer the top 16 drivers into
the feature with the remainder of the drivers running in a B Main to
determine the final four transfers. A provisional spot will be
available to the highest eligible driver and that could increase the
starting field in the feature to 21 cars.
The UMP Open Wheel Modifieds will also be racing on the card at
Tri-State Speedway. Advance information released by Tri-State
Speedway management indicates that Kenny Schrader is expected to
compete at the track on the night of October 8th in a modified car.
The former NASCAR regular?s expertise on the dirt was developed years
ago at the track where he was a regular sprint and late model
competitor. Fans will enjoy seeing Schrader back in action on the
high banks of Tri-State Speedway.
It all happens at Tri-State Speedway this Saturday night October 8th.
MSCS Sprints, UMP Modifieds, former champions, new champions, the
usual suspects, and some unexpected challenges and challengers will
combine to provide some great dirt track racing one last time in
2011. No encore! This will be the last race of the season! It
could be six long months until the next racing engine fires at
Haubstadt!
Arizona spdwy news
This Saturday night the IMCA Modifieds shoot it out to see who can take home
the $1000 prize at the end of the night. Along with the IMCA Modifieds will
be the X-Mods, Pure Stocks, Desert Dwarf Cars and the Bombers. This is going
to be one exciting night of racing.
Racing Begins: 7:30pm Cost of Admission: $12 Adults 15 and up $10 Seniors
and Military (With ID) $6 Kids 7-14 Kids 6 and under are FREE FOR MORE
INFORMATION PLEASE LOG ONTO WWW.ETMOTOPARK.COM OR CALL 480-926-6688 .
Motocross practice hours have changed for the month of October. We will be
open Wendesday 5:30pm-10:00pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am-1:00pm. The
National track is open everyday we are open. The Am. SX track is open on
Sundays only from 9:00am-12:00noon for Big Bikes only and Noon-1:00pm for
minis only. Get you practice in before Round #2 of the Arizona Motocross
Championships Sunday November 6th.
Next Friday October 14th will be the Final Friday night Mud Bog and Sand
Drag Event of the year. Don't miss your chance at some great Friday night
Fun Next Friday October 14th.
Sept 27 2011
Knaub Claims 50-Lap Susquehanna Showdown for Second Year in a Row at SSP on Sunday Night
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA (September 25, 2011) Dovers Gene Knaub won the 50-lap Late Model feature event presented by Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Sunday night. The event originally scheduled for Saturday night was pushed back to Sunday night when Fridays qualifying night was postponed due to rain. York Havens Daryl Sipe won the 30-lap Road Warrior World Championship. Carmen Perigo Jr. claimed the Super Sportsman victory for the second year in a row as well. Dave Socks won the makeup Super Sportsman feature from June 11 that was run earlier in the evening. Mike Potts picked up the Four Cylinder Stock Car feature win on Saturday night..
Pole sitter, Gene Knaub grabbed the lead from the start with Chris Knopp taking the runner-up quickly after starting fourth. Knaub controlled the lead from start-to-finish to pick up his second straight Susquehanna Showdown victory. Knopp never challenged for the lead but stayed within striking distance the entire race and finished second, five car lengths behind Knaub. Bernie Beard started third and finished third after 50 laps. Chaz Walls and Chase Billet finished fourth and fifth respectively. Chase Billet and Jake Jones split the ?Hard Charger Award? by picking up 10 positions to finish 5th and 8th places respectively. Brad Shank won the B-Main event for the Late Models. The Late Model Tire Changing Contest presented by Miller?s Racing Parts was won by the crew of Jake Jones.
Carmen Perigo started fifth and took the top spot on lap 19 from polesitter and early leader Dave Berkheimer. At the finish, Perigo took the checkered flag over Berkheimer with Russ Mitten finishing third. Jay Fannasy finished fourth with Steve Wilbur rounding out the top five. Heat race wins went to Chris Meleason, Leroy Martin and Berkheimer. Greg Robinson won the consolation race.
Daryl Sipe started on the pole and led all 30 laps to win the Road Warriors World Championship. Chad Weaver and Daryl Hanson swapped spots continuously at the end with Weaver taking the runner-up spot over Hanson. Hanson started 18th and finished third. Jim Jacobs and Curt McDade rounded out the top five. Sipe and Christopher Holland won their respective heat races.
On Friday night, Mike Potts won the 25-lap Four Cylinder Stock Car feature over Ronnie Buck. Potts took the lead on lap 4 when early leader Mike Buckley. John Stoll Jr. finished third, followed by Jeffrey Arnsberger and Calvin Redding. Buckley won the sole heat race for the small eight car field.
In Late Model action on Friday night, heat race wins went to Justin Ehrhart, Ashley Barrett, Grant Adams and Gene Knaub. The Hammakers Racing Engine 10-lap Cash Dash was won by Knaub, earning him $250.00 and the pole position for the 50 lapper.
Racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP for the popular 2-day 8th Miller?s Racing Parts Fall Classic on Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 featuring the Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and the Four Cylinder Stock Cars. The 50-lap Street Stock Championship Event will pay $2,500 to the winner. On Friday night, October 21, the program will consist of warm-ups and qualifying heat races for Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and Four Cylinder Stock Cars.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the ?Big Track.?
Susquehanna Showdown Winners:
2006: Scott Richwine (Late Models); Paul Kline (ARDC Midgets); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2007: Tyler Hershey (Late Models); Carl Graves (Open Wheel Modifieds); Butch Richcreek (Mini
Vans).
2008: Ashley Barrett (Late Models); Frank Polimeda (Legends Cars Pro/Masters); Buddy Sload Jr.
(Legends Cars Semi Pro); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2009: Jason Miller (Late Models); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Chad Weaver (Road Warriors);
Jason Anderson (Mini Vans).
2010: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Carmen Perigo Jr. (Super Sportsman); Dave Brouse (Pro Stocks);
Brian Lefebvre (Road Warriors); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2011: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Carmen Perigo Jr. (Super Sportsman); Mike Potts (Four Cylinder
Stock Cars); Daryl Sipe (Road Warriors).
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Sunday, September 25, 2011 (Qualifying Results on Saturday, September 24)
Late Model Showdown presented by Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic (50 laps): 1. Gene Knaub; 2. Chris Knopp; 3. Bernie Beard; 4. Chaz Walls; 5. Chase Billet; 6. Derrick Zirkle; 7. Chad Julius; 8. Jake Jones; 9. Grant Adams; 10. Ron Kline; 11. Jason Miller; 12. Kyle Saylor; 13. Brad Shank; 14. Pancho Lawler; 15. Gary Potts; 16. John Baker; 17. Matt Adams; 18. Bob Weaver; 19. Jake Lettich; 20. Tommy Slanker; 21. Carl Billet; 22. John Moser Jr.; 23. Todd Leonard; 24. Steve Billet; 25. Justin Ehrhart; DNQ: Randy Christine Jr.; Bob Minnich; Roy Miller; Steve Stitt; Roger Myers; Dave Lightner; Denny Willey; J.R. Rodriguez.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Knaub (1-50).
HARD CHARGER AWARD (tied): Chase Billet (+10 positions: 15th top 5th; Jones (+10 positions; 18th to 8th).
CASH DASH WINNER (Friday): Knaub.
HEAT RACE WINNERS (Friday): Kline; Knaub; Beard; Slanker.
B-MAIN WINNER: Shank.
Super Sportsman Feature (25 laps): 1. Carmen Perigo Jr.; 2. Dave Berkheimer; 3. Russ Mitten; 4. Jay Fannasy; 5. Steve Wilbur; 6. Chris Meleason; 7. Frankie Herr; 8. Cody Fairchok; 9. Rick Barr; 10. Mike Enders; 11. Dave Socks; 12. John Garman; 13. Bobby Hockenberry; 14. Craig Robinson; 15. Rich Eichelberger; 16. Lanny Hake; 17. Jim Shuster; 18. Stan Wanner; 19. Scott Dellinger; 20. Leroy Martin; 21. Scott Geesey; 22. Tom Wyckoff; 23. Bill Devine; 24. Paul Miller; DNQ: Eric Walker; Ken Keyton; Nat Tuckey; Jared Miller; Jeff Leisey; Vance Yinger.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Berkheimer (1-18); Perigo (19-25).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Martin; Meleason; Berkheimer.
CONSOLATION WINNER: Robinson.
Super Sportsman Feature: Makeup from June 11 (25 laps): 1. Dave Socks; 2. Russ Mitten; Bobby Hockenberry; 4. Frankie Herr; 5. Scott Dellinger; 6. Mike Enders; 7. Scott Geesey; 8. Jay Fannasy; 9. Rick Barr; 10. Steve Wilbur; 11. Carmen Perigo; 12. Chris Meleason; 13. Eric Walker; 14. Jim Shuster; 15. Leroy Martin; 16. Jared Miller; 17. Paul Miller; 18. Tom Wyckoff; 19. Ken Keyton; 20. Cody Fairchok; 21. Nat Tuckey; 22. Rich Eichelberger; 23. Lanny Hake; 24. John Garman; DNS: Gary Johnston; Jason Fry; Eric Eckert; DNQ: Jeff Leisey; Stan Wanner; Dave Berkheimer; John Wolfe; Glenn Keller.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Socks (1-25).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Barr; Perigo and Socks.
CONSOLATION WINNER: Miller.
Road Warriors World Championships (30 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Chad Weaver; 3. Daryl Hanson; 4. Jim Jacobs; 5. Curt McDade; 6. Thomas Thompson; 7. Dennis Dorosz; 8. Dino Pitcher; 9. Cory Weishaar; 10. Calvin Redding; 11. Kyle Martin; 12. Terry Hartlaub; 13. Jeff Svendsen; 14. Christopher Holland; 15. Brian Lefebvre; 16. Tyler Gastley; 17. Ryan Smith; 18. Gary Grimm.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Sipe (1-30).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Sipe and Holland.
Four Cylinder Stock Cars Feature (25 laps): 1. Mike Potts; 2. Ronnie Buck; 3. John Stoll Jr.; 4. Jeffrey Arnsburger; 5. Calvin Redding; 6. Dennis Christ; 7. Mike Buckley; 8. Steve Hastings.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Buckley (1-3); Potts (4-25).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Buckley.
Sept 24 2011
6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Postponed to Saturday and Sunday, September 24 & 25
Newberrytown, PA (September 23, 2011) The two-day 6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown at the Susquehanna Speedway Park has been postponed due to rain on Friday, September 23 until Saturday, September 24 & 25. The Showdown will be highlighted with a 50-lap feature for the 358ci Late Models on Sunday night, September 25. The race is presented by Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic. The winner will earn $2,500 for the victory. Other bonus prizes for the Late Models are available from Bernheisel Racecars; AFCO Racing Products; Miller?s Racing Parts, Lias Tire Inc. and more.
The 2-day Susquehanna Showdown will also feature the 30-lap Road Warrior World Championship on Saturday night and the Four Cylinder Stock Cars on Saturday night. Also on Sunday night, the Super Sportsman Tour (presented by and Blazers Body Shop) will join the Late Models with two feature events including a makeup from June 11.
On Saturday night, September 24, all qualifying for the Late Models will be done through heats races. Late Model heat races are presented by Blazer?s Body Shop and pay $25.00 to win, $15.00 for second and $10.00 for third. A blind draw will determine the heat race lineups for the Late Models.
Two other popular events for the Susquehanna Showdown this year include a Late Model Cash Dash and Tire Changing Contest. The Cash Dash presented by Hammakers Racing Engines in Grantville will consist of the 1st and 2nd place finishers from each Late Model heat with the finishing order determining the stating spots for the 50-lap Susquehanna Showdown. The Late Model Tire Changing Contest presented by Millers Racing Parts in Mechanicsburg will be held Satuday night with the preliminary round at the end of the night and the finals will be held at the start of Sunday nights program with the top three teams being awarded prizes for their efforts.
On Saturday night, gates will open for both the pit area at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstands at 5:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 7:00 p.m. General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $10.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $8.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $20.00. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.
Sunday nights activities will be highlighted by the $2,500-to-win 50-lap Late Model feature event. There will also be qualifying races and features for the Super Sportsman. The Road Warrior World Championship will be 30 laps with heat races earlier. Last chance qualifying races (B-Main and C-Mains) for the Late Models will be on the schedule as well as the finals for the Late Model Tire changing contest.
On Sunday, gates will open for both the pit area at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstands at 4:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 6:00 p.m. General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Sunday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $15.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $13.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.
A decision concerning the Saturday program will be made by 11:00 a.m. if weather is still an issue on Saturday morning. Alternate dates will be used for the two-day event if needed.
Last years Susquehanna Showdown had Dovers Gene Knaub winning his first Susquehanna Showdown. It almost became very memorable as Knaub chose ½ of the winning combination for the $25,000 bonus, but his car owner Donnie Broderick could not come up with the other winning envelope to win the money. Former Late Model winners of the Susquehanna Showdown include Scott Richwine (2006), Tyler Hershey (2007), Ashley Barrett (2008) and Jason Miller (2009).
An entry fee is required all classes competing at the Showdown. Entry forms may be downloaded from ww.sspracing.net. or picked up at Miller?s Racing Parts in Mechanicsburg, PA. Rules and specifications may also be found online at www.sspracing.net or by contacting Larry Miller at 717-574-7107.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the ?Big Track? and (717) 932-1608 for the Outback Track.
Satuday, September 24, 2011 Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night Time Schedule
(Subject to Change; Raindate To be Announced)
4:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $20.00.
5:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) $10.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $8.00; Children (10 & under) ? Free
6:00 p.m. Drivers Meeting All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)
6:30 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. Track Preparation Laps Begin
Rotation:
Late Models
Four Cylinder Stock Cars
7:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Late Model Qualifying Heat Races (12 laps) ? max 10 cars per heat
Four Cylinder Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Cash Dash for Late Models (10 laps)
Four Cylinder Stock Cars Feature (25 laps)
Late Model Tire Changing Contest frontstretch
Sunday, September 25, 2011 Susquehanna Showdown Championship Night Time Schedule
(Subject to Change; Raindate To Be Announced)
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00
4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) $15.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $13.00; Children (10 & under) ? Free
5:15 p.m. Driver?\s Meeting All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)
5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Track Preparation Laps Begin
Rotation:
Late Models
Super Sportsman
Road Warriors
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Super Sportsman Make Up Feature from June 11 (25 laps)
Late Model Tire Changing Contest Finals- frontstretch
Late Model C-Main (12 laps) if necessary
Super Sportsman Heat Races (8 laps)
Late Models - Warmup Laps for Friday A-Main Qualified Cars
Road Warrior Heat Races (10 laps)
Late Models B-Main (15 laps)
Super Sportsman Consolation Race (8/10 laps) if necessary
Late Model Championship (50 laps) - pre race introductions on frontstretch
Super Sportsman Feature (25 laps)
Road Warriors World Championship (30 laps)
Sept 22 2011
FOUR TOP STARS ENTERED THE PAS BUDWEISER OVAL NATIONALS!
by Scott Daloisio
(Perris, CA, September 20, 2011) Two-time champion Cory Kruseman of Ventura, California heads the latest list of entries for the 16th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals at Perris Auto on November 3rd, 4th and 5th. In addition to Kruseman, Brady Bacon, Hunter Schuerenberg and Keith Bloom Jr. have all signed on the dotted line for the USA's most prestigious traditional Sprint Car race.
Kruseman, who turned 41-years-old today, won the Oval Nationals in 2003 and 2004 driving for NASCAR Star Tony Stewart. In addition to those two major wins, Kruseman was the Chili Bowl Midget champion in 2000 and 2004. He has also captured the Indiana Sprint Week crown twice (2001 & 2005), won the 1999 Non Wing World Championship, the 2001 SCRA championship and was USAC/CRA champion in 2006. Currently, Kruseman is leading the 2011 USAC Western Midget championship chase. Despite running a limited schedule in the Amosil USAC/CRA Series in 2011, he has two wins (Ocean Speedway & Santa Maria Speedway).
Bacon, a 21-year-old from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, will be behind the wheel of the famous Hoffman Racing #69 car at the Oval Nationals. A driver who is as talented without or with a wing and who races from one end of the country to the other, Bacon currently sits fourth in the ASCS National point standings. A third generation racer, the diminutive Bacon's last foray into the world of non-wing racing was last Saturday night when he went from his 19th place starting spot to fifth in the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series race at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana. Bacon, who began racing when he was only 5-years-old, was the Southern Midget Racing Series Rookie of the Year in 2005 and won the series championship in 2006.
Sikeston's Missouri's Schuerenberg is having a phenominal year. He currently sits fourth in Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car points and has three wins in the series (Gas City & Bloomington, Indiana and New Egypt, New York). He finished fifth overall in the USAC Eastern Storm Tour in late May and early June. Schuerenberg, who will turn 22-years-old the week after the Budweiser Oval Nationals, was the Memphis Motorsports Park 360 Sprint Car Rookie of the year in 2004 and won the 2006 MSCS Illinois Sprint Car championship.
Bloom, a native of Anderson, California, polished his skills racing skills starting as a 6-year-old. Starting in Outlaw Karts, he won several championships and races in Northern California, Oregon and Nevada. In 2008 he made the switch to Spec Sprint Cars and was Rookie of the Year in Chico and won the John Padjen Motorsports Spec Sprints Championship (Chico & Placerville). In 2009, he won his first ever 410 Sprint Car main event at Putnamville, Indiana. Last year at the Budweiser Oval Nationals, Bloom won the "Jesse Hockett Hard Charger Award" after finishing 13th in the A main. He is currently 13th in Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car points. He also won a main event at Gas City I-69 Speedway in Indiana.
The Budweiser Oval Nationals, America's most prestigious traditional Sprint Car race, will take place on November 3rd, 4th and 5th and will be a full points paying event for the Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car and the Amsoil USAC National Sprint Car Series'. In addition, it attracts other top stars from around the nation.
In addition to the 410 Sprint Cars, the popular California Lightning Sprint Cars will also be in action on Friday and Saturday.
The official entry blank is available by clicking the following link: http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/forms/oval11form.html
Advance tickets for the 16th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals are available now by calling: 1 800 595-4849 or (951) 940-0134. You can also order tickets online at: http://pas.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=7
Tickets will also be available at The PAS souvenir stand at all races.
A complete list of past Budweiser Oval Nationals champions appears below.
Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2011 season. Aaron's, Ahern Rentals, All Coast Construction, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Comfort Inn, Comunidad Latina, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Frazee Paint, Hoosier Tires, JD Fields Lumber, K&N Engineering, P.I.P.E., Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Prolong Super Lubricants, Soboba Casino, Square H, Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply, Trench Shoring, US Foods, Valley Auto Salvage and Zanzabuku Sports Lounge.
For more information call The PAS at: (951) 940-0134.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.
Video and DVD productions of all racing events at Perris Auto Speedway are available from Jeff Kristensen’s Raceway Video. For more information on these productions you can call: (818) 618-9764 or visit the web site at: http://racewayvideo.com/
mailto:racesatthepas@aol.com is the only authorized Internet address to issue official media news released from The Perris Auto Speedway or Oval Entertainment
OVAL NATIONALS CHAMPIONS
1996 - Jimmy Sills
1997 - Rip Williams
1998 - Rodney Argo
1999 - Rickie Gaunt
2000 - Tony Jones
2001 - Bud Kaeding
2002 - Bud Kaeding
2003 - Cory Kruseman
2004 - Cory Kruseman
2005 - Dave Darland
2006 - Dave Darland
2007 - Bud Kaeding
2008 - Jesse Hockett
2009 - Damion Gardner
2010 - Chris Windom
Sept 21 2011
RICHARD "THE GASMAN" GRIFFIN RETURNS TO PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY
FOR THE GLENN HOWARD MEMORIAL
Doug Allen photo
by Scott Daloisio
(Perris, CA, September 20, 2011) The Amsoil USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series returns to the "Southern California Home of Major League Sprint Car Racing," Perris Auto Speedway, for a very special race, the "Glenn Howard Memorial" this Saturday night, September 24th. On hand and serving as Grand Marshal for the event will be one of the most popular drivers ever to turn a wheel at The PAS, Richard "The Gasman" Griffin. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM and the first race will be at 7:00.
"Glenn Howard was respected and liked by one and all," Perris promoter Don Kazarian said. "He was a racer, owner, official and a racing entrepreneur. He was a person that everyone involved in the sport could go to get a question answered. It did not matter who you were, he was always ready to offer advice when one asked him. He was a real class guy and the sport really misses him."
Howard founded So. Cal Performance, which today is run by his son Steve. A former racer with the original CRA series in the 1970s and 1980s, Steve has raised more than $14,000.00 in cash and contingencies to add to Saturday night's purse.
"Steve Howard has once again done a fantastic job in getting extra sponsors for his dad's memorial race," Kazarian said. "On top of the normal race purse, he has brought in a lot of extra money and contingencies and it will all go straight to the racers."
Another class guy is "The Gasman" Richard Griffin. As in his days as a racer, Griffin will be flying his plane in from his home in Silver City, New Mexico to oversee the action on Saturday night. In the early days of the now famous Riverside County clay oval, Griffin was one of the main drivers to beat. He racked up five SCRA championships and went out on top when he retired after winning the 2003 crown. He won a total of 63 main events which ranks him seventh all-time on the combined CRA, SCRA, USAC/CRA list dating back to the 1940s.
"We are pleased to welcome Richard Griffin back to The PAS," Kazarian smiled. "When he was racing, he was a superstar both on and off the track. A sensational driver and a great ambassador once he climbed out of the car. He will definitely be inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame within the next few years. He will be on hand on Saturday and will signing autographs, posing for photos and talking to the fans. It will be great to see him back at The PAS.."
Heading into Saturday's race, the top three in the championship standings are separated by a mere 56-points. Defending three-time champion Mike Spencer of Temecula, who has won four of the six races at The PAS this year, leads Yorba Linda's Matt Mitchell by 37 points. Mitchell has won the other two races at The PAS this season including the last one on August 20th. Huntington Beach's Nic Faas, a college student at Cal State Fullerton, is third in the standings and is only 19-points behind Mitchell.
Among the other fan favorites expected to be in action include the Williams clan, comprised of National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Rip Williams and his sons Cody and Austin from Yorba Linda, "Super" Rickie Gaunt of Torrance, Visalia's Greg Bragg, "Dynamite" David Cardey of Riverside, Norco's Ronnie Gardner and more.
In addition to the stars of the West Coast's premiere open wheel series, the CDCRA Dwarf Cars and the gorgeous WRA Vintage Cars will also be a part of the program.
Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2011 season. Aaron's, Ahern Rentals, All Coast Construction, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Comfort Inn, Comunidad Latina, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Frazee Paint, Hoosier Tires, JD Fields Lumber, K&N Engineering, P.I.P.E., Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Prolong Super Lubricants, Soboba Casino, Square H, Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply, Trench Shoring, US Foods, Valley Auto Salvage and Zanzabuku Sports Lounge.
For more information call The PAS at: (951) 940-0134.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.
2011 Amsoil USAC/CRA Points Standings
1. Mike Spencer - Temecula - 810
2. Matt Mitchell - Yorba Linda - 773
3. Nic Faas - Huntington Beach - 754
4. Austin Williams - Yorba Linda - 570
5. Greg Bragg - Visalia - 508
6. Cody Williams - Yorba Linda - 463
7. Danny Sheridan - Santa Maria - 412
8. Rip Williams - Yorba Linda - 387
9. David Cardey - Riverside - 380
10. Ronnie Gardner - Norco - 370
The 2011 Perris Auto Speedway schedule is listed below.
September 24th: "GLENN HOWARD MEMORIAL" USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
October 1st: PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks
October 8th: "So Cal Fair" USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
October 15th: Southern California Fair
October 29th: PASSCAR "CHAMPIONS NIGHT" Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, CDCRA Dwarf Cars and 2nd Annual Oil Twins Challenge
November 3rd: Budweiser "Oval Nationals"
November 4th: Budweiser "Oval Nationals" & California Lightning Sprints
November 5th: Budweiser "Oval Nationals" & California Lightning Sprints
action to Arizona Speedway.
Come see as the guns of the South West battle for a win in
the final IMCA Points race of the year. Along with the Modifieds will be
the Total Seal Mod Lites, Pure Stocks and HUGE class of Horne Ford Bombers
which will undoubtably feature both A and B mains. Racing begins at 7:30pm.
For more information please visit www.ETMotopark.com or call 480-926-6688.
Cost for this weekly event is $12 adults, $10 Seniors, $6 Kids 7-13 and kids
6 and under are free. Also make sure that the young ones take advantage of
the new bounce houses at the Speedway. There are 2 in place for kids of all
ages to enjoy while Mom and Dad enjoy the races.
Racing This Saturday: IMCA Modifieds, Total Seal Mod Lites, Pure Stocks and
Horne Ford Bombers
Pits Open: 4:30pm
Gates Open: 6:00pm
Drivers Meeting: 6:00pm
Racing Begins: 7:30pm
MOTOCROSS PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK:
WEDNESDAY 6:00PM-10:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM-12:00NOON
SUNDAY 7:00AM-12:00NOON
Remember only 2 more weeks until we reopen the Amature SX Tracks on
Saturday and Sunday Mornings. Also be looking for the all new 50cc and
65/85 tracks. Thanks again for the Huge turnouts we have been getting since
the reopen a few weeks ago. Hopefully we can keep it rolling into the
upcoming fall race season. See you this week at ET.
Mud Bogs Next Friday Night at 7:00pm.
RC car track had its first practice last Sunday. The new changes seemed to be enjoyed by all that attended.
Sept 20 2011
ESTRELLA WARBIRDS MUSEUM AND WOODLAND AUTOMOBILE DISPLAY
SPONSORS LEGENDS OF ASCOT MATCH RACE!
by Scott Daloisio
(Perris, CA, September 19, 2011) The Estrella WarBird Museum and Woodland Automobile Display has jumped on board as a full sponsor of one of the four lap races in the 2nd Annual "Legends of Ascot Match Race" during the 16th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals on Friday, November 4th, at Perris Auto Speedway. The inclusion of their sponsorship brings the winner's share of the 16 lap challenge to more than $7,000.00 and the race is still a month and a half away.
"I am blown away that the winner's purse for "The Legends of Ascot Match Race" has grown to more than $7,000.00 in less than a month," promoter Don Kazarian said shaking his head. "Who knows how big it is going to get? That is already a ton of money for a 16-lap race and the drivers involved will be pulling out all stops to take that paycheck home. I have to thank Bobby & Belita Michnowicz and Don Weaver for the hard work they have done and all of the sponsors that have jumped on board and who will be jumping on board. This is going to be an epic, cannot miss event."
The race will match the top two points drivers from the Amsoil USAC/CRA and the top two in Amsoil USAC National Series points who accept the challenge plus one wild card driver. They will contest four, four lap races and the driver who accumulates the most points will take home the big money.
The Estrella WarBird Museum was chartered in 1992. The museum is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of military aircraft, vehicles and memorabilia. In July of 2009, the museum added the Woodland Automotive Display Building which preserves auto racing history. Located at 4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles, California (93446), the museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on legal holiday Mondays. Admission to the museum is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6-12 and free for those 5 and under. Students with proper id and seniors (60 +) get in for just $5.00. For more information, please call: 805 227-0440 or visit their web site at: http://www.ewarbirds.org/
In addition to The Estrella WarBird Museum and Woodland Automobile Display, the following companies and individuals have also pledged their support to the Legends of Ascot Match Race. The Allsprint Ranch (Carl Alleman), Anonymous Racing Fan, The Agajanian Family, Decore Plating (Don Argo), La Villa Catering (John Gardner), Total Seal, TR Designs (Tom Roberts), Donovan Engineering, Foremost Coating (Don Claypool), Doug's Auto Body, Bondio Fabrication, Sander Engineering, Ed Iskenderian and Buzz Rose Publications. If you would like to donate to the purse, please give Bobby Michnowicz a call at: (310) 347-6661. All of the money donated goes to the drivers.
The official entry blank for the Oval Nationals is available by clicking the following link: http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/forms/oval11form.html
Advance tickets for the 16th Annual Budweiser Oval Nationals are available now by calling: 1 800 595-4849 or (951) 940-0134. You can also order tickets online at: http://pas.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=7
Tickets will also be available at The PAS souvenir stand at all races.
Perris Auto Speedway wants to thank its corporate sponsors for the 2011 season. Aaron's, Ahern Rentals, All Coast Construction, Amsoil, Ayers Hotel and Spa, Budweiser, Champion Towing, City of Perris, Comfort Inn, Comunidad Latina, Daytona Boat & RV Storage, Frazee Paint, Hoosier Tires, JD Fields Lumber, K&N Engineering, P.I.P.E., Pepsi-Cola, Pick-A-Part Auto Salvage, Prolong Super Lubricants, Soboba Casino, Square H, Temecula Valley Pipe & Supply, Trench Shoring, US Foods, Valley Auto Salvage and Zanzabuku Sports Lounge.
For more information call The PAS at: (951) 940-0134.
Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of October’s Southern California Fair), approximately one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway and go three miles east to the fairgrounds.
September 24th: "GLENN HOWARD MEMORIAL" USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
October 1st: PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks
October 8th: "So Cal Fair" USAC/CRA Sprint Cars
October 15th: Southern California Fair
October 22nd: Off Weekend
October 29th: PASSCAR "CHAMPIONS NIGHT" Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Modifieds, Factory Stocks, CDCRA Dwarf Cars and 2nd Annual Oil Twins Challenge
November 3rd: Budweiser "Oval Nationals"
November 4th: Budweiser "Oval Nationals" & California Lightning Sprints
November 5th: Budweiser "Oval Nationals" & California Lightning Sprints
Sept 19 2011
Nichols, Pierovich, and Vanderpool Reap Harvest Treasure
by Gerald Laurie
The Open Wheel portion of Madera Speedway’s Annual Harvest Classic produced some exciting racing Saturday Evening on the 1/3 mile paved oval. The show featured USAC Western States Sprint Cars, BCRA Midgets, and Supermodifeds. Also on the card were the USAC West Coast Focus Midgets and the Focus Young Guns series, but those will be covered elsewhere.
The first featured class to challenge the banking was the Bay Cities Racing Association Midgets in time trials. Eight cars took times with Chad Nichols(17) setting the pace at 14.120 seconds followed by Nick Chivello(27) at 14.248 and Nick Foster(1) at 14.559.
Next up for Qualifications were the United States Auto Club Sprint Cars. Scott Pierovich(14) set fast time at 13.640 seconds followed by Tony Hunt(56) at 13.642 and Audra Sasselli(77) at 13.739.
The Supermodifieds were the final Open Wheel Class to challenge the clocks with Kyle Vanderpool(3) setting fast time at 12.686 seconds. Jim Birges(32) at 12.887 and Dave Bostrom(98) at 13.152 rounded out the top three. Dan Vanderpool and Kenny Kinchen did not take times due to practice incidents involving brake problems (Vanderpool) and a suspension failure and wall contact (Kinchen).
Head to head competition began with the BCRA Heat race. Gary Conterna was scheduled to go off the pole followed by Floyd Alvis, Michael Snider, Nick Foster, Jr. Nick Chivello, Chad Nichols, and Grant Koontz. Conterna elected to move to the rear and this moved the inside line forward. At the green Chivello and Nichols went three wide for two rows to get to the front. Chivello led lap one over Nichols, Snider, Foster, and Alvis. Nichols took the lead and Foster passed Snider on lap two. Lap three saw Alvis move Snider back another spot before Snider lost the left rear wheel and tire to bring out the yellow. The restart moved Conterna up to fifth and on lap five, Foster passed a slowing Chivello for second. Alvis got by Chivello on lap seven and Conterna did the same on the final lap. Finish was Nichols, Foster, Alvis, Conterna, and Chivello
The Sprint cars ran two eight lap heat races and the first lined up Don Emory and Gordon Rogers in Row one followed by Cody Gerhardt, Jeff Ensign, Audra Sasselli, and Scott Pierovich. Ensign jumped through the middle of row one and took the lead coming off turn two to lead lap one over Rogers, Sasselli, Gerhardt and Pierovich. Sasselli took second on lap two, Gerhardt grabbed third on lap three, and Pierovich took fourth on lap five. The final order was Ensign, Sasselli, Gerhardt, Pierovich, and Rogers.
Sprint Car heat number two featured Bill Logan, Tim Skoglund, Tim Barber, Chad Nichols, Tony Hunt, and David Diaz. Skoglund led lap one from his outside position with Hunt jumping to second from the third row followed by Barber, Nichols, and Logan. Hunt blasted to the lead on lap two. Barber got around Skoglund on the third circuit, when the yellow flew for Diaz coasting to a stop on the front stretch. Nichols took third on the lap four restart and that was the extent of the passing. Hunt took the lap eight checkers followed by Barber, Nichols, Skoglund, and Logan.
The Supermodified Eight lapper was scheduled to go with Kyle Vanderpool on the Pole, flanked by Jim Birges and followed by Dave Bostrom, Andy Ferris, Carl Johnson in his limited 360 Super, and Dan Vanderpool. Vanderpool’s brake problems had not been completely resolved and the result was wall contact in turn three during tire warming hot laps. Before the green flag, Bostrum opted to start in the rear as this was his first head to head Supermodified competition in nearly forty years. Birges got a great start at the drop of the green and led lap one over Vanderpool, Ferris, Johnson and Bostrum. Bostrum slowly worked out the passing lines and moved around Johnson on lap four and then took third when Ferris spun on lap six for a yellow/checkered finish. Birges took the heat over Vanderpool, Bostrum, Johnson, and Ferris.
The first Feature Event of the evening was the Midget 30 lapper. This race featured a six car invert with Gary Conterna and Floyd Alvis in row one. Michael Snider, Nick Foster, Jr., Nick Chivello, and Chad Nichols completed the invert. Rounding out the field were Grant Koontz and Rick Hollbrook. On the start, Nichols performed a disappering act in row three and magically reappeared in the front of the field on the backstretch. Nichols led lap one over Foster, Alvis, Chivello, and Snider. Chivello grabbed third from Alvis on circuit two and then displaced Foster from second on lap four. Meanwhile Nichols was headed for a different time zone. After ten laps, the order was Nichols, Chivello, Foster, Alvis, and Snider. Foster peeled off to the pits on lap eleven thereby elevating Conterna to fifth, albeit a lap down.
The second ten laps were uneventful except Nichols proceeded to lap the field except for Chivello in second place. The yellow finally flew on lap twenty-two when Conterna spun in turn four. On the restart, Chivello seemed to be able stay a little closer to Nichols, but could never challenge for the lead. At the finish, Nichols led Chivello by 2 seconds, with Alvis, Snider, and Holbrook rounding out the top five
The USAC Sprints started 12 cars for their feature with the top six inverted. Leading the fast guys was Tim Barber followed by Jeff Ensign, Chad Nichols, Audra Sasselli, Tony Hunt, and Scott Pierovich. Starting behind the invert were Cody Gerhardt, Tim Skoglund, Gordon Rogers, Bill Logan, Don Emory and David Diaz. The outside line won the initial battle with Ensign leading lap one over Barber, Sasselli, Nichols, and Pierovich. Pierovich took fourth on lap two. He then took third and Hunt took fifth on lap three. Pierovich was second by lap four and Hunt took fourth on lap five. Order at that time was Ensign, Pierovich, Barber, Hunt and Sasselli. Pierovich moved to the front and Sasselli reclaimed fourth a lap later and the top five after ten laps were Pierovich, Ensign, Barber, Sasselli and Hunt.
The second ten laps saw Sasselli displace Barber for third on lap eleven and then Hunt appropriated fourth on lap fourteen. Gerhardt then got Barber for fifth on lap twenty. At twenty laps, Pierovich held a commanding lead over Ensign, Sasselli, Hunt, and Gerhardt. The yellow finally flew on lap twenty two when Barber coasted to a stop with problems. A restart allowed Sasselli to get by Ensign into second and then another yellow flew for a spin by Rogers. This time Hunt got around Ensign on the restart. Order at the end of thirty laps was Pierovich, Sasselli, Hunt, Ensign, and Gerhardt. The lap forty order was identical and then Nichols passed Gerhardt on forty-one to move into the top five. And that was pretty much the race. The checkers flew on lap fifty with Pierovich leading Sasselli, Hunt, Ensign, and Nichols.
The Supermodified feature lined up the remaining five cars for a thirty lap gallop through time. Bets in the tower ranged from 6 minutes and forty seconds to seven minutes and thirty seconds for the time the race would take if it went nonstop. The lineup had Kyle Vanderpool and Jim Birges on row one followed by Carl Johnson, Andy Ferris, and Dave Bostrom. This time Vanderpool got the good start and led over Birges, Johnson, Ferris and Bostrum. Lap three saw both Ferris and Bostrum pass Johnson. And then Bostrum took third on lap ten. Order was Vanderpool, Birges, Bostrum, Ferris, and Johnson. Over the next twenty laps, the distance between Vanderpool and Birges accordianed back and forth, with Birges never able to mount a serious challenge for the lead. With these two lapping the entire field and Ferris heading to the pits on lap 26, the real excitement was how quickly they would finish. When it was over, Vanderpool had completed the thirty lapper in six minutes, 39.821 seconds. That made my guess of 6:40 look pretty good. Finish was Vanderpool, Birges, Bostrom, Johnson, and Ferris.
With races coming up in Anderson, Roseville and Irwindale over the next few weeks, it looks like I’ll be on the road a bit to cover the Californai Open Wheel Scene.
Madera Speedway Harvest Classic, Sept. 17, 2011
BCRA Midgets
Qualifications: 1. 17 Chad Nichols, 14.120; 2. 27 Nick Chivello, 14.248; 3. 1 Nick Foster, Jr., 14.559; 4. 6K Michael Snider, 14.884; 5. 83 Floyd Alvis, 14.926; 6. 18 Gary Conterna, 15.806; 7 5 Grant Koontz, 16.286; 8. 20 Dan Parker, N/T; 9. 6 Rick Holbrook, N/T.
Heat: 1. 17 Nichols; 2. Foster; 3. Alvis; 4. Conterna; 5. Chivello; 6. 5 Koontz: Snider.
Feature: 1. 17 Nichols; 2. 27 Chivello; 3. 83 Alvis; 4. 6K Snider; 5. 6 Holbrook; 6. 6 Holbrook; 7. 18 Conterna; 8. 5 Koontz; 8. 1 Foster.
USAC Sprint Cars
Qualifications: 1. 14 Scott Pierovich, 13.640; 2. 56 Tony Hunt, 14.642; 3. 77 Audra Sasselli, 13.739; 4. 50X Chad Nichols, 13.896; 5. 3F Jeff Ensign, 13.956; 6. 3T Time Barber, 14.076; 7. 40 Cody Gerhardt, 14.124; 8. 60 Time Sloglund, 14.231; 9. 94 Gordon Rogers, 14.259; 10. 98 Bill Logan, 15.052; 11. 50 Don Emory, 15.638; 12. 93 David Diaz, N/T.
Heat 1: 1. 3F Ensign; 2. 77 Sasselli; 3. 40 Gerhardt; 4. 14 Pierovich; 5. 94 Rogers; 6. 50 Emory.
Heat 2: 1. 56 Tony Hunt; 2. 3T Tim Barber; 3. 50X Chad Nichols; 4. 60 Time Skoglund; 5. 98 Bill Logan; 6. 93 David Diaz.
Feature: 1. 14 Pierovich; 2. 77 Sasselli; 3. 56 Hunt; 4. 3F Ensign; 5. 50X Nichols; 6. 40 Gerhardt; 7. 60 Skoglund; 8. 94 Rogers; 9. 3T Barber; 10. 50 Emory; 11. 98 Logan; 12. 93 Diaz.
Supermodifieds
Qualifications: 1. 3 Kyle Vanderpool, 12.666; 2. 32 Jim Birges, 12.887; 3. 98 Dave Bostrom, 13.152; 4. 8 Andy Ferris, 13.765; 5 07* Carl Johnson, 14.350; 6. 17 Dan Vanderpool, N/T; 8. 56 Kenny Kinchen, N/T.
Heat: 1. 32 Birges; 2. 3 K. Vanderpool; 3. 98 Bostrum; 4. 07* Johnson; 5. 8 Ferris; 6. D. Vnderpool.
Feature: 1. 3 Vanderpool; 2. 32 Birges; 3. 98 Bostrum; 4. 07* Johnson; 5. 8 Ferris.
* 360 Supermodified
Billet Wins in Late Model while Ehrhart Wins Track Championship at SSP on Saturday
by Todd Fisher
Newberrytown, PA (September 18, 2011) ? On Saturday night, September 17 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, Carlisle?s Carl Billet won the 25-lap Late Model feature with a last lap pass to claim his third of the year at the track. Dover?s Justin Ehrhart claimed his first Late Model track championship with his top ten finish. In Street Stock racing action, Hanover?s Dan Zechman won his ninth feature win of the 2011 season capping off a successful year clinching the Street Stock track championship as well. New Cumberland?s Cameron Benyou also won the Xtreme Stock Car feature event and track championship for the Xtreme Stocks on Saturday night. York Haven?s Daryl Sipe secured his Road Warrior track championship run with his sixth feature win of the season. Bill Brown Sr. of Woodbridge, Maryland won his third Class Car feature of 2011 by leading all twenty laps from start to finish.
The 25-lap Late Model feature event had Bob Minnich jumping out to the early lead to set the pace for the event. Meanwhile, Billy Wampler challenged Minnich for the top spot until lap 20 when Carl Billet moved into the runner-up spot on the multi-grooved track. Minnich received heavy pressure from both Billet and Wampler until Wampler retired from the race with a blown engine on lap 23. A ?green-white-checkered? showdown between Minnich and Billet was set up by the late race caution. On the restart, Minnich held on to the top spot until the pair entered turn one of the final lap. Billet scooted by Minnich on the low side and held on for his third win of the year. Pancho Carter also made it by Minnich on the final circuit to claim second after starting 13th in the feature. Minnich held on for a podium third place finish. Randy Christine Jr. finished solidly in fourth, followed by Gary Potts in fifth. Justin Ehrhart, Christine Jr. and Minnich were heat race winners.
In the 20-lap Street Stock feature Dan Zechman led from start to finish for his ninth feature victory of the season. Marshall McMullen came from a fourth place starting spot to finish second. Nick Bloom finished a season-best third place with veteran driver Scott Thunberg in fourth. Steve Ramsey rounded out the top five. McMulllen and Dan Zechman were heat race victors.
Cameron Benyou took the lead on the second lap of the 20 lap Xtreme Stock Car feature with J.R. Rodriguez and Patrick McClane hot on his tail waiting for Benyou to make a mistake. That mistake never came as Benyou captured his second feature win of the season and claiming the track championship. Rodriguez finished close behind in second just ahead of Patrick McClane. Rich Lomman finished ahead of Tim Hahn to claim the fourth place finish as Hahn settled for fifth. Rodriguez and McClane won their respective heat races.
The 15-lap Road Warrior feature had Daryl Sipe leading from start to end to claim yet another victory in the entry level class in a 15-lap track record time of 6 minutes and 3.42 seconds. Brian Lefebvre finished in the runner-up spot, with Curt McDade in third. Robert Pyle and Jeff Svendsen rounded out the top five in fourth and fifth places respectively. Sipe and Lefebvre won the heat races earlier in the evening.
Bill Brown Sr. took the 20-lap Classic Car feature win over Pete McNeal and Matt Wallace by leading all 20 laps. Kurt Walsh and Steve Cantwell rounded out the top five in the non-stop event that took 7 minutes and 39.66 seconds to complete. Browns and Matt Wallace claimed the heat races.
Racing action then returns to the Big Track at SSP on Friday and Saturday nights, September 23 and 24 with the 6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown. Racing action on Friday night will feature the qualifying races for the Late Models and heats and feature for the Four Cylinder Stock Cars. Saturday will be highlighted by the 50 lap Late Model championship race along with last chance races for the class as well as two features of the Super Sportsman and the Road Warrior World Championship. The start time on Friday is 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday night.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the ?Big Track.?
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, September 17, 2011
Late Models Feature (25 laps): 1. Carl Billet; 2. Pancho Lawler; 3. Bob Minnich; 4. Randy Christine Jr.; 5. Gary Potts; 6. Jake Jones; 7. Ron Kline; 8. Justin Ehrhart; 9. Bobby Weaver; 10. Roy Miller; 11. Jason Miller; 12. Kyle Saylor; 13. John Moser Jr.; 14. Chad Julius; 15. Denny Willey; 16. Billy Wampler; 17. Matt Adams; 18. John McLaughlin; 19. Charles Potts; 20. Jason Rochelle; 21. John Remlein; DNS ? Steve Stitt; Chris Knopp.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Minnich (1-24); Billet (25).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Christine Jr., Minnich and Ehrhart.
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Dan Zechman; 2. Marshall McMullen; 3. Nick Bloom; 4. Scott Thunberg; 5. Steve Ramsey; 6. Jimmy Slaseman; 7. Jaynee Zeigler; 8. Gene Myers; 9. Jeff Haag; 10. Ricky Bender; 11. Jed Latshaw; 12. Bruce McClane; 13. Jeremy Becker; 14. Eric McClane; 15. John Remlein; 16. Randy Zechman; 17. Jason Geesaman; 18. Justin Palm; DnS ? Mike Taft.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: D. Zechman (1-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: D. Zechman and McMullen.
Xtreme Stock Car Feature (20 laps): 1. Cameron Benyou; 2. J.R. Rodriguez; 3. Patrick McClane; 4. Rich Lomman; 5. Tim Hahn; 6. Johnny Palm; 7. Earl Kennedy III; 8. Tim Osheehan; 9. Dan Snyder; 10. Adam Smith; 11. Travis Horan; 12. David Goode Sr.; 13. Josh Bloom; 14. Tom Hartman; 15. Jeremy Stremmel; 16. Brandin Ort; 17. Bill Wise Jr.; 18. Davey Nester; DNS - Matt Wampler; Brian Rehbein.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Ort (1); Benyou (2-20).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Rodriguez and McClane.
Road Warriors Feature (15 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Brian Lefebvre; 3. Curt McDade; 4. Robert Pyle; 5. Jeff Svendsen; 6. Sarah Redmond; 7. Thomas Thompson; 8. Dennis Dorosz; 9. Jeff Waltz; 10. Calvin Redding; 11. Christopher Holland; 12. Dino Pitcher; 13. Scott Ream; 14. Gary Grim.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Sipe (1-15).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Sipe and Lefebvre.
Classic Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Bill Brown Sr.; 2. Pete McNeal; 3. Matt Wallace; 4. Kurt Welsh; 5. Steve Cantwell; 6. Brandon Little; 7. Charlie Summers; 8. Phil Alexander; 9. Ron Grove; 10. Rick Christine.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Brown Sr. (1-20).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Brown Sr. and Wallace.
- 2011 SSP Big Track Schedule of Events
(Schedule as of August 31, 2011 - Subject to Change)
September 21 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
September 23 (Fri.) 6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night for Late Models and Four Cylinder Stock Cars
(7:00 p.m.) Rain date: Saturday, September 24 (Championship Night will move to Sunday,
September 25).
September 24 (Sat.) 6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Road Warrior World Championship &
Super Sportsman tour plus Super Sportsman make-up feature from June 11 (6:00 p.m.) Rain date: Sunday, September 25.
October 19 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
October 21 (Fri.) 8th Annual Miller?s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and
Four Cylinder Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.) Rain date: Saturday, October 22 (Championship Night will move to Sun., October 23)
October 22 (Sat.) 8th Annual Miller?s Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars
and Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.) Rain date: Sunday, October 23.
October 26 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
October 29 (Sat.) Candy Bowl VII presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sidewinder
Sprints, Sportsman Modifieds, Legends Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars Championship & Mini Vans
(3:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Sunday, October 30.
November 5 (Sat.) 8th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro ? Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (75
laps) plus Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 6.
November 12 (Sat.) The Final Showdown ? Super 410 Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m.)
Sept 14 2011
The legends of the Total Seal Late Models
make their debut at Arizona Speedway this Saturday night.
We've been waiting and now the time has come
to see the fastest full bodied race cars in the South West take center stage
at the Valleys Fastest 3/8 mile oval. The excitement is high and the weather
looks to be great for one action packed night of racing this Saturday
September 17th. Along with the ever popular Late Models are the constantly
growing X-Mods, full field of SCRA Factory Stocks and a HUGE class of
Bombers which will undoubtably feature both A and B mains. Racing begins at
7:30pm. For more information please visit www.ETMotopark.com or call
480-926-6688.
Cost for this Premier event is $15 adults, $12 Seniors, $6 Kids 7-13 and
kids 6 and under are free. Also make sure that the young ones take
advantage of the new bounce houses at the Speedway. There are 2 in place for
kids of all ages to enjoy while Mom and Dad enjoy the races.
Motocross Practice Schedule for September:
Wednesday 6:00pm-10:30pm
Saturday 7:00am-12:00noon
Sunday 7:00am-12:00noon
Updated News From Tri City Speedway
WoO LM Friday Sept 16th plus UMP Mods, Crate LM & Street Stocks (Discount pit passes for support classes) $25 each
Driver plus 3 Crew members (Must all sign in at the same time)
Modified Mania adds more money to the event. Bad Boy Mowers has come aboard to Sponsor a Overall Point Champion
for the 3 days paying 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $200. This will be decided by accumulative points over the 3 days.
Race Fans - 3 Day Ticket for the Modified Mania
All 3 days for $45.... Purchase your tickets at the Ticket Office
Sportsman Class added to Tri City Schedule for 2 dates
Friday, Sept 23 (During Modified Mania) $400 to Win
Friday, Oct 14 (During PCRA Crate) $400 to Win
Pro Crate Late Model National Championship $2500 to Win Entry Form released on Tri City's Website 9/9/11
4-Cylinder $1,000 to Win Entry Form released on Tri City's Website 9/9/11
Street Stocks - October 15th (Open Competition)
Run What You Brung $400 to Win
Starting 3 abreast
Entry forms for Crate Nationals & 4-Cylinder due!
Check your deadlines to save money
Congratulations to the 2011 Tri City Speedway Track Champions
Very Special Thanks For Everyone Coming Out On Sunday To Allow
Us To Crown Our Champions! Thank You All Kevin & Tammy
Late Model - Chad Zobrist
Modified - Tim Hancock
Crate Late Model - Dustin Griffin
St. Stock - Tommy Gaiter
Factory Stock - Earl Pryor
Tri City Speedway -- Pontoon Beach, IL
Final Points Top 10
UMP Modifieds
Pos Car No Driver Points
1 1,0 Tim Hancock (M) 1174
2 4UW Bobby Regot III (M) 1060
3 45 Trista Stevenson (M) 784
4 56 Dane Gundaker (M) 752
5 1W Ray Walsh (M) 621
6 16 Rusty Griffaw (M) 587
7 b10 Bradley White (M) 529
8 44K Jared Kneemiller (M) 518
9 41 Larry Hull Sr. (M) 461
10 86 Steve Shive (M) 460
UMP Pro Crate Late Models
Pos Car No Driver Points
1 20 Dustin Griffin (C) 1247
2 48 Bobby Martintoni (C) 1147
3 72 Brad Yotter (C) 802
4 11S Andy Scoles (C) 710
5 3 Craig Bessinger (C) 693
6 74H Tim Hancock (C) 666
7 5J Josh Jackson (C) 642
8 11 Gordy Gundaker (LRC) 641
9 32 Derek Fetter (C) 598
10 74C John Crenshaw (C) 562
Factory Stk-4cyl/UMP Sport Compacts
Pos Car No Driver Points
1 57E Earl Pryor (F) 943
2 6W Cody Weaver (FR) 803
3 9T Travis Horner (F) 790
4 71 Jacob Rexing (F) 756
5 21M Willy Myers (F) 630
6 9R Randy Horner (FR) 573
7 60 John Jones (FR) 526
8 15G Zach Gaither (F) 469
9 17X Joey Haun (FR) 378
10 3R Tim Holt (FR) 320
Street Stocks/UMP Factory Stocks
Pos Car No Driver Points
1 14 Tommy Gaither (S) 982
2 17L Buddy Love (S) 924
3 63g Richie Gabriel (S) 922
4 81 Creg Cannon (S) 879
5 93 Todd Erickson (S) 733
6 W1LD Ricky Huebner (S) 729
7 19 Erik Sedlack (S) 671
8 29H Matt Hancock (S) 650
9 11 Brent Weaver (S) 648
10 11b Fred Sparks (S) 546
UMP Late Models
Pos Car No Driver Points
1 78 Chad Zobrist (L) 788
2 1s,30N Rick Salter (L) 681
3 0,16K Dewayne Kiefer (L) 680
4 35 Claude Walker (L) 596
5 82 Billy Laycock (L) 542
6 15 Chris Fetter (L) 476
7 81 Craig Smith (L) 431
8 112 Tim Ratajczyk (L) 276
9 49 Steve Leach (L) 183
10 11 Gordy Gundaker (LRC) 0
Sept 12 2011
Knaub Dominates Late Model Feature at SSP on Saturday
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA (September 11, 2011) On Saturday night, September 10 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, Dovers Gene Knaub dominated the 25-lap Late Model feature to claim his second of the year at the track. In Street Stock racing action, Hanovers Dan Zechman won his eighth feature win of the 2011 season. J.R. Rodriguez of Dover held off all challengers to win his second Xtreme Stock Car feature win of the year. Matt Mountz of Wernersville won the PA Sprint Series 20 lapper. York Havens Daryl Sipe remained unbeaten this season in the Mini Van class with his sixth feature win.
The 25-lap Late Model feature event saw Charles Potts set the pace for the first nine laps of the race. Meanwhile, Late Model veteran Gene Knaub moved from his eight place starting spot to the runner-up position during those circuts. Knaub took the lead on lap 10 and never missed a beat to win the feature by half a lap with the final 19 laps of the race going non-stop. Chris Knopp settled for second place, followed by Potts in third. Bob Minnich finished a season best fourth place, followed by Carl Billet in fifth. Randy Christine Jr., Gary Potts and John Moser Jr. were heat race winners.
In the 20-lap Street Stock feature Dan Zechman led from start to finish for his eighth feature victory of the season. Scott Thunberg came from fifth to finish second. Jim Palm Jr. finished third, followed by Bruce McClane. Jaynee Zeigler cracked the top five for the first time this season with a solid finish. Dan and Randy Zechman were heat race victors.
J.R. Rodriguez took the early lead and set sail, looking for his second feature win of the year. Mike Goodwin Stalked Rodriguez the entire races, waiting for a mistake by the leader. Rodriguez never falter, taking the victory over Goodwin. Tim Hahn took third place, followed by Patrick McClane. Tim Osheehan finished strong in fifth. Hahn and Adam Smith won their respective heat races.
The PA Sprint Series visited SSP for the third time this season. Erin Statler grabbed the early lead to control the first two circuits of the 20-lap feature event. Matt Mountz took the lead on the third lap and never looked back to win feature event. Statler held onto the runner-up spot with Mark Watkins finishing third. Kody Lehman and Brian Walker rounded out the top five. Statler and Watkins won the heat races earlier in the evening.
Daryl Sipe took the lead on lap twelve of the Mini Van 15 lapper to claim his sixth victory of the year over early leader Anthony Roberts. Donnie Groff finished third, followed by Davey Groff and Al Kessock in fourth and fifth places respectively. Sipe won the heat race.
Racing action then returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, September17 with the SSP Track Championship Night. Racing action will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars and Road Warriors. There will also be an Awards Presentation for drivers of the SSP Outback Track that competed in the Summer Shoot-Out Series. The Eastern Musuem of Motor Racing will also have cars on hand for track laps as well. The start time is 6:00 p.m. for racing action on Saturday night.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the Big Track? and (717) 932-1608 for the ?Outback Track.?
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, September 10, 2011
Late Models Feature (25 laps): 1. Gene Knaub; 2. Chris Knopp; 3. Charles Potts; 4. Bob Minnich; 5. Carl Billet; 6. Mike Walls; 7. Billy Wampler; 8. Gary Potts; 9. John Moser Jr.; 10. Jake Jones; 11. Derrick Zirkle; 12. Justin Ehrhart; 13. Steve Billet; 14. Randy Christine Jr.; 15. Matt Adams; 16. Denny Willey; 17. J.R. Rodriguez; 18. Pancho Lawler; 19. Larry Baer; 20. Bobby Weaver; 21. Alex Updegraff; DNS ? Ashley Barrett.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: C. Potts (1-9); Knopp (10-25).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Christine Jr.; G. Potts and Moser Jr.
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Dan Zechman; 2. Scott Thunberg; 2. Marshall McMullen; 3. Jim Palm Jr.; 4. Bruce McClane; 5. Jaynee Zeigler; 6. Eric McClane; 7. John Remlein; 8. Marshall McMullen; 9. Gene Myers; 10. Jeff Haag; 11. Jimmy Slaseman; 12. Steve Ramsey; 13. Jed Latshaw; 14. Randy Zechman; 15. Doug Bennett; DNS Jason Geesaman.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: D. Zechman (1-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: D. Zechman and R. Zechman.
Xtreme Stock Car Feature (20 laps): 1. J.R. Rodriguez; 2. Michael Goodwin; 3. Tim Hahn; 4. Patrick McClane; 5. Tim Osheehan; 6. Cameron Benyou; 7. Kody Sites; 8. Johnny Palm; 9. Brandin Ort; 10. Davey Nester; 11. David Goode Sr.; 12. Tom Hartman; 13. Adam Smith; 14. Nolan Barshinger; DNS Matt Wampler.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Rodriguez (1-20).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Hahn and Smith.
Mini Vans (15 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Anthony Roberts; 3. Donnie Groff; 4. Dave Groff; 5. Al Kessock; 6. Jeremy Haines; 7. Jace Mentzer; DNS - John Kitner.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Donnie Groff (1-3); Roberts (4-11); Sipe (12-15).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Sipe.
PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps): 1. Matt Mountz; 2. Erin Statler; 3. Mark Watkins; 4. Kody Lehman; 5. Brian Walker; 6. Joe Smith; 7. George Riden; 8. Ryan Lynn; 9. Steve Kenawell Sr.; 10. Tyler Lebo; 11. Nicole Walker; 12. Ian Detweiler; 13. Dustin Shatzer; 14. Reed Thompson; 15. Vance Berry; 16. Billy Ney.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Statler (1-2); Mountz (3-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Watkins and Statler.
Sept 10 2011
PA Sprint Seires Visits SSP This Saturday Night
Wix Filters 100 Nights of Racing starts at 6pm
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA (September 7, 2011) ? Racing action then returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, September 10 with the rescheduled Wix Filters 100 Nights of Racing and the popular Bike/Toy Giveaway. Racing action will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans and PA Sprint Car Series. It will also be the final Hometown Heroes Nights for the towns of Leesport, Pottsville, Schnecksville, East Earl and Coatesville. The start time is 6:00 p.m. for racing action on Saturday night.
The Hometown Heroes program on Saturday, September 10 will recognize all SSP drivers from Leesport, East Earl, Schnecksville, Pottsville and Coatesville. Before the racing action begins, the drivers from these towns will have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the night's racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that driver's hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification and filling out an information card at the ticket booth.
On Saturday night, September 10, racing action now begins at 6:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 5:35 p.m. followed by qualifying heat races, consolation races and feature events.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; Children (10 & under) are free.
Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $20.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.
The popular "Repeat Fan Discount" program continues at SSP in 2011 for the eighth straight season. This is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week's events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.
Last Saturday night, September 3 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, Carlisle?s Carl Billet became the first two-time York County Nationals winner by claiming the 32-lap Late Model feature. Billet, also extended his lead on the all-time SSP feature winner list by holing off Chris Knopp, Justin Ehrhart and randy Christine Jr. In Street Stock racing action, Middletown?s Scott Thunberg claimed his first feature win of the 2011 season in the 25 lapper. York?s Patrick McClane edged out Davey Nester in a photo finish for his fourth Xtreme Stock Car feature event of the season. York Haven?s Daryl Sipe captured fifth Road Warrior feature of the season. Scott Gobrecht of New Oxford won the Four Annual Four Diamonds Legends Cars Benefit Race. Stephanie Pacana held off Deanna Frye to win her first career Women on Wheels Min Van race.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the ?Big Track? and (717) 932-1608 for the ?Outback Track.?
Hometown Hero Drivers for Saturday, September 10, 2011 (List may not include all drivers)
Jason Rochelle Schnecksville, PA (Late Models #48)
Nick Bloom East Earl, PA (Street Stocks #98x)
Jeremy Becker Pottsville, PA (Street Stock #97)
Josh Bloom East Earl, PA (Xtreme Stocks #00)
Davey Nester Leesport, PA (Xtreme Stocks #8N)
Saturday, September 10, 2011 ? Big Track Time Schedule
Wix Filters 100 Nights of Racing Time Schedule
(Hometown Heroes Night - Leesport, Pottsville, Schnecksville, East Earl and Coatesville)
(Subject to Change)
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $20.00; Non members - $25.00
4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) ? $14.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11?17) - $12.00; Children (10 & under) ? Free
5:15 p.m. Driver?s Meeting
5:35 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: Street Stocks Late Models PA Sprint Series
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
PA Sprint Series Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)
Mini Vans Qualifying Heat Races (4 laps)
Consolation Races (same order as Heats) ? if necessary
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)
Late Models Feature (25 laps)
PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)
Mini Vans Feature (15 laps)
Sept 8 2011
J&K Salvage Candy Bowl VII at SSP Set for Sat. Oct. 29
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA (September 7, 2011) The 7th Annual Candy Bowl presented by J&K Salvage of York will be held on Saturday, October 29. This event will feature the wingless ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sportsman Modifieds, Legends Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars, Sidewinder Sprints and Mini Vans. There is no entry fee for any division racing at the Candy Bowl. The raindate will be Sunday, October 30 with the same time schedule.
Before the midget feature begins, the cars and drivers in all divisions will be brought to the frontstretch for the children in costumes to trick or treat. This will also be a great opportunity for everyone to visit their favorite drivers to get pictures and autographs.
The wingless ARDC Midget race is the final race of the series? season and the 2011 ARDC Midgets champion will be crowned following the feature event.
The open comp Sportsman Modified race will follow the generally accepted Sportsman Modified rules throughout local tracks in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The 20-lap feature will pay $1,000 to the winner.
The 600cc Micro Sprints will pay $700.00 to the winner. The Thundercars race is presented by Byers Tires and will pay $500.00 to the winner.
Gates will open for the pit area at 12:30 p.m. and grandstand area at 1:00 p.m. Track Prep Laps begin at 2:15 p.m. with racing action beginning at 3:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $15.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $13.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14. The raindate for the Candy Bowl will be Sunday, October 30, with the same time schedule if needed.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the Big Track and (717) 932-1608 for the Outback Track.
Saturday, October 29, 2011 Candy Bowl VII Time Schedule (Subject to Change)
(Raindate: Sunday, October 30, 2011 ? Same time schedule)
12:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00.
1:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) $15.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $13.00; Children (10 & under) Free
2:00 p.m. Drivers Meeting All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)
2:15 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation:
Sportsman Modifieds
ARDC Wingless Midgets
Thundercars
600cc Micro Sprints
Legends Cars
Sidewinder Sprints
3:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Sportsman Modified Heat Races (8 laps)
ARDC Wingless Midget Heat Races (8 laps)
600cc Micro Sprint Heat Races (6 laps)
Legends Cars Heat Races (6 laps)
Sidewinder Sprint Heat Races (6 laps)
Consolation Races ? if necessary
Mini Van Feature (15 laps)
Byers Tires Thundercars Feature (25 laps) all cars entered to start the feature
Trick or Treating ? All Cars to Frontstretch
ARDC Wingless Midget Feature (20 laps)
Sportsman Modified Feature (20 laps)
600cc Micro Sprint Feature (20 laps)
Legends Cars Feature (20 laps)
Sidewinder Sprint Feature (20 laps)
· Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report
Sept 7 2011
DIRT TRACK ACTION RETURNS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT to ET MOTOPARK
After 5 weeks off to avoid the monsoon and heat Dirt Track racing action
returns this Saturday night September 10th. This will be a night of racing
you won't soon forget featuring USRA Modifieds, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks,
Total Seal Mod Lites and the return of the BOMBERS. Racing will begin at
7:30pm. For more information please log onto www.ETMotopark.com or call
480-926-6688.
Motocross practice schedule for the month of September will be Wednesday
6:00pm-10:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am-12:00noon
Sept 6 2011
Billet Becomes First Two-Time York County Nationals Winner at SSP on Saturday
Outback Track Wraps Up Successful Season on Friday Night
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA (September 4, 2011) ? On Saturday night, September 3 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, Carlisle?s Carl Billet became the first two-time York County Nationals winner by claiming the 32-lap Late Model feature. Billet, also extended his lead on the all-time SSP feature winner list by holing off Chris Knopp, Justin Ehrhart and randy Christine Jr. In Street Stock racing action, Middletown?s Scott Thunberg claimed his first feature win of the 2011 season in the 25 lapper. York?s Patrick McClane edged out Davey Nester in a photo finish for his fourth Xtreme Stock Car feature event of the season. York Haven?s Daryl Sipe captured fifth Road Warrior feature of the season. Scott Gobrecht of New Oxford won the Four Annual Four Diamonds Legends Cars Benefit Race. Stephanie Pacana held off Deanna Frye to win her first career Women on Wheels Min Van race.
The 32-lap Late Model feature event started with Carl Billet grabbing the lead from the pole position. Randy Christine Jr. took the top spot on the second circuit with Billet never losing sight of him. Throughout the middle stages of the race, Christine held off Billet as two drivers were making a strong charge to the front. Chris Knopp started eleventh and took the third place spot on lap 19 as Billet regained the lead from Christine. Justin Ehrhart started a distant 17th and also jumped into the race for the lead on lap 24 with Billet and Knopp. Using many grooves in the track, the three drivers looked for the opening to take full command of the lead. At the finish, Billet held off Knopp for the $1,000 payday. Knopp settled for second, but was extremely enthusiastic in victory lane with his runner-up finish. SSP point leader Justin Ehrhart finished third, followed by Randy Christine Jr. and Alex Updegraff. Bob Minnich, Bob Weaver and Gary Potts were heat race winners.
In the extremely long 25-lap Street Stock feature that included many unnecessary cautions, Scott Thunberg took the lead on lap 11 to claim his first win of the 2011 season. Marshall McMullen came from the seventh place starting spot to finish second, followed by Randy Zechman. Jimmy Slaseman finished fourth in the extra distance race. Mark Berzowski finished fifth. Speedway management is currently reviewing the race with its officials. Ramifications will be forthcoming in the future for drivers within the division for their on-track actions. McMullen and Jason Geesaman were heat race victors.
Davey Nester and Patrick McClane battled for the lead over the entire 20-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature event with McClane finishing just inches ahead of Nester at the finish to claim the win. The race was tainted with the unnecessary influence of third person parties from both drivers in a post-race technical protest that did not allow speedway owner Todd Fisher to leave the speedway until after 4:00 a.m. after a very difficult week at the track. Both McClane and Nester were found in compliance of the rules when their crank shafts were weighed late in the night. Cameron Benyou finished third, followed by Kody Sites and Tim Hahn in fourth and fifth respectively. Dave Goode Sr., Benyou and Hahn won their respective heat races.
The special 20-lap Four Diamonds Benefit Race for the Legends Cars was won by Scott Gobrecht after he took the lead a little over halfway into the race. Runner-up Richard Miller led the first 12 laps but settled for second at the end of the race. Bill Diehl, whose father Jeff was instrumental in the Four Diamonds Benefit race finished a strong third. Bob Stough and Greg Burd rounded out the top five. Stough and Gobrecht won the heat races earlier in the evening.
Daryl Sipe took the lead on lap three of the Road Warriors 20 lapper to claim his fifth victory of the year over early leader Curt McDade. Christopher Holland, Jeff Svendsen and Gary Grim completed the top five respectively. Sipe and McDade each won their heat races.
Stephanie Pacana led from start-to-finish to win the special 10-lap Women on Wheels Mini Van Feature. Previous multi-winner Deanna Frye stayed within two lengths of the leader awaiting a mistake, but was unable to ever make the pass for the lead and settled in the runner-up spot. Kaitlyn Kessock finished third, followed by Sherry Kitner.
Racing action then returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, September 10 with the rescheduled Wix Filters 100 Nights of Racing and the popular Bike/Toy Giveaway. Racing action will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and PA Sprint Car Series. It will also be the final Hometown Heroes Nights for the towns of Leesport, Pottsville, Schnecksville, East Earl and Coatesville. The start time is 6:00 p.m. for racing action on Saturday night.
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, September 3, 2011
Late Models Feature (32 laps): 1. Carl Billet; 2. Chris Knopp; 3. Justin Ehrhart; 4. Randy Christine Jr.; 5. Alex Updegraff; 6. Larry Baer; 7. Billy Wampler; 8. Gary Potts; 9. Jason Rochelle; 10. Bob Minnich; 11. Chad Julius; 12. John Moser Jr.; 13. Roy Miller; 14. Steve Billet; 15. Matt Adams; 16. Mark Grey; 17. Jake Lettich; 18. Charles Potts; 19. Jamie Lloyd; 20. Denny Willey; 21. Bob Weaver.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Billet (1, 19-32); Christine (2-18).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Minnich; Weaver and G. Potts.
Street Stocks Feature (25 laps): 1. Scott Thunberg; 2. Marshall McMullen; 3. Randy Zechman; 4. Jimmy Slsaeman; 5. Mark Berzowski; 6. Jeff Haag; 7. Dan Zechman; 8. Nick Bloom; 9. Jaynee Zeigler; 10. Steve Ramsey; 11. John Remlein; 12. Jeremy Becker; 13. Ricky Bender; 14. Jason Geesaman; 15. Doug Bennett; 16. Steve Yount; 17. Jed Latshaw; DNS ? Don Zechman; Gene Myers.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: D. Zechman (1-3); Bennett (4-10); Thunberg (11-25).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: McMullen and Geesaman.
Xtreme Stock Car Feature (20 laps): 1. Patrick McClane; 2. Davey Nester; 3. Cameron Benyou; 4. Kody Sites; 5. Tim Hahn; 6. Rich Lomman; 7. Adam Smith; 8. Johnny Palm; 9. Dan Snyder; 10. Tim Osheehan; 11. J.R. Rodriguez; 12. Donnie Broderick; 13. Brandin Ort; 14. Dave Goode Sr.; 15. Craig Zimmerman; 16. Tom Hartman; 17. Josh Bloom; 18. Eric Flinchbaugh; 19. Travis Horan; 20. Brandon Hedstrom; 21. Ricky Bender; DNS ? Ken Jones; Earl Kennedy III.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Nester (1-9, 11-19); McClane (10, 20).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Goode; Benyou and Hahn.
Road Warriors (20 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Curt McDade; 3. Christopher Holland; 4. Jeff Svendson; 5. Gary Grim; 6. Robert Pyle III; 7. Dennis Dorosz; 8. Dino Pitcher; 9. Calvin Redding; 10. Jeff Waltz; 11. Bobby Davis; 12. Michael Young; 13. Jesse Hitz; 14. Brian Lefebvre.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Lefebvre (1-2); Sipe (3-20).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Sipe and Mcdade.
Legends Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Scott Gobrecht; 2. Richard Miller; 3. Bill Diehl; 4. Bob Stough; 5. Greg Burd; 6. Ed Wentz; 7. John Hall; 8. Scott Spidle; 9. Tim Henry; 10. Brent Marquis; 11. Scott Houdeshell; 12. Cody Haines; 13. Ed Trump; 14. Mark Roberts; 15. Jim Black; 16. Harlon Leppo; 17. Chris Spidle.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Miller (1-12); Gobrecht (13-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Stough and Gobrecht.a
Women on Wheels Mini Van Feature (10 laps): 1. Stephanie Pacana; 2, Deanna Frye; 3. Kaitlyn Kessock; 4. Sherry Kitner.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Pacana (1-10).
SSP Outback Track Race Results from Friday, September 2, 2011
(2011 Summer Shoot-Out Series Race #10)
Quarter Midgets - Classes with less than 3 entries were combined with similar classes:
120 Honda Junior Red (20 laps): 1. Kent Huth; 2. Dylan Lawler; 3. Cory Lawler; 4. Cole Knopp.
HEAT RACE WINNER: C. Lawler.
120 Honda Junior Blue (20 laps): 1. Preston Haines.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Haines.
120 Briggs Junior Unrestricted (20 laps): 1. Pearson Haines.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Haines.
120 Honda Senior Light (20 laps): 1. Chase Gutshall; 2. Aimee Getgen; 3. Chayce Wolfe; 4. Jake Frye; 5. Austin Deibler; 6. Jacob Glatfelter; 7. Macoy Fisher.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Gutshall and Wolfe.
160 Honda Senior Light (20 laps): 1. Chase Gutshall; 2. Aimee Getgen; 3. Chase Donley; 4. Mallory Duvall; 5. Devon Duvall; 6. Clay Krick; 7. Jake Frye; 8. Devin Confair.
HEAT RACE WINNER: M. Duvall and Confair.
Briggs World Formula Light (20 laps): 1. Chase Donley; 2. Chase Gutshall.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Donley.
Karts - Classes with less than 3 entries were combined with similar classes:
Flat ? Pee Wee (20 laps): 1. Griffin Lehr; 2. Dakota Morder; 3. Austin Morder.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Lehr.
Flat - Junior Sportsman Blue (20 laps): 1. Dakota Dehoff; 2. Elizabeth Bentz.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Dehoff.
Cage - Junior Sportsman Purple (20 laps): 1. Griffin Lehr.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Lehr.
Flat - Senior Stock Light (20 laps): 1. Mark Grebe; 2. Jake Moser; 3. Nate Martin; 4. Kyle Moser; 5. James O?Leary; 6. Barry Eshelman; 7. Peter Zellers; DNS ? Zac Beck.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Zellers and Grebe.
Flat - Senior Stock Medium (20 laps): 1. Scott Karl.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Karl.
Flat - Senior Stock (20 laps): 1. Travis Beck; 2. John Moser Jr.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Moser.
Adult Speedcars:
Adult Speedcars (20 laps): 1. Brandt Cook; 2. Jared Beck; 3. Brandt Fink Jr.; 3. Brandt Fink; 5. Forrest Zimmerman; 6. Holly Cook; 7. Aaron Zimmerman.
HEAT RACE WINNER: H. Cook and Beck
Sept 2 2011
11th annual York County Nationals at SSP This Saturday Night
by "Todd Fisher"
Racing Start Time Now at 6:00 p.m.
Newberrytown, PA (September 1, 2011) ? Racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, September 3 with the 11th Annual York County Nationals and the popular Camera & Autograph Night. Racing action will feature the Late Models in a 32-lap championship event, Street Stocks in a 25-lap feature, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and Legends Cars. The popular annual Camera & Autograph Night is an event in which all fans will have the opportunity to meet their favorite drivers with their cars on the frontstretch before the Street Stock feature event begins. The $1,000-to-win 32-lap Late Model feature will highlight the action-packed evening. The Street Stock winner will receive $600 for their efforts. The 20-lap Legends Cars feature will be the 4th Annual Four Diamonds Benefit race with extra lap monies being offered.
On Saturday night, September 3, racing action now begins at 6:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 5:35 p.m. followed by qualifying heat races, consolation races and feature events.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; Children (10 & under) are free.
Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $20.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.
The popular "Repeat Fan Discount" program continues at SSP in 2011 for the eighth straight season. This is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week's events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.
Racing action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. featuring quarter midgets, karts, Adult Speedcars and lawnmower racing action in the final race of the Summer Shoot-Out Series.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the ?Big Track? and (717) 932-1608 for the ?Outback Track.?
Previous York County Nationals Champions:
2001 - Donnie Kreitz Jr. (Sprint Cars)
2002 - Cancelled by Rain (not rescheduled)
2003 - Cancelled by Promoter (due to lack of entries)
2004 - Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars)
2005 - Greg Hodnett (Sprint Cars)
2006 - Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars)
2007 - Lance Dewease (Sprint Cars)
2008 - Carl Billet (Late Models)
2009 - Justin Ehrhart (Late Models)
2010 ? Larry Baer (Late Models)
2011 - To be determined on Saturday, September 3, 2011
Aug 27 2011
Hurricane Irene Victorious at SSP on Saturday
Racing Returns to SSP Next Saturday Night with York County Nationals
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA (August 27, 2011) ? Racing action on Saturday night, August 27 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, has been cancelled due to Hurricane Irene. SSP has been forced to cancel three out its last four Stock Car Saturday Night events in August due to weather related issues. Details for the Super Sportsman make-up feature postponed from June 11 and the rescheduling of the York County Racing Club Night will be released next week.
The Hometown Heroes program originally scheduled on Saturday, August 27 recognizing all SSP drivers from Leesport, East Earl, Schnecksville, Pottsville and Coatesville will now be moved to Saturday, September 10. Before the racing action begins, the drivers from these towns will have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the night's racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that driver's hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification and filling out an information card at the ticket booth.
Racing action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. featuring quarter midgets, karts, Adult Speedcars and lawnmower racing action in the final race of the Summer Shoot-Out Series.
Racing action then returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, September 3 with the 11th Annual York County Nationals and the popular Camera & Autograph Night. Racing action will feature the Late Models in a 32-lap championship event, Street Stocks in a 25-lap feature, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and Legends Cars. The popular annual Camera & Autograph Night is an event in which all fans will have the opportunity to meet their favorite drivers with their cars on the frontstretch before the Street Stock feature event begins. The $1,000-to-win 32-lap Late Model feature will highlight the action-packed evening. The Street Stock winner will receive $600 for their efforts. The 20-lap Legends Cars feature will be the 4th Annual Four Diamonds Benefit race with extra lap monies being offered.
On Saturday night, September 3, racing action now begins at 6:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 5:35 p.m. followed by qualifying heat races, consolation races and feature events.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; Children (10 & under) are free.
Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $20.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.
The popular "Repeat Fan Discount" program continues at SSP in 2011 for the eighth straight season. This is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week's events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the ?Big Track? and (717) 932-1608 for the ?Outback Track.?
Previous York County Nationals Champions:
2001 - Donnie Kreitz Jr. (Sprint Cars)
2002 - Cancelled by Rain (not rescheduled)
2003 - Cancelled by Promoter (due to lack of entries)
2004 - Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars)
2005 - Greg Hodnett (Sprint Cars)
2006 - Fred Rahmer (Sprint Cars)
2007 - Lance Dewease (Sprint Cars)
2008 - Carl Billet (Late Models)
2009 - Justin Ehrhart (Late Models)
2010 ? Larry Baer (Late Models)
2011 - To be determined on Saturday, September 3, 2011
Super Sportsman Return to SSP on Saturday Night with Two Feature on Saturday, August 27
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA (August 25, 2011) ? This Saturday night, August 27 Stock Car Saturday Night returns with Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars and Road Warriors. After postponing their feature event on June 11, The Super Sportsman Tour have been added to the program and will have two features which includes the make-up from the postponed June 11 race.
The Hometown Heroes program on Saturday, August 27 will recognize all SSP drivers from Leesport, East Earl, Schnecksville, Pottsville and Coatesville. Before the racing action begins, the drivers from these towns will have the opportunity to display their cars and meet the fans at the front gate of the speedway. The drivers will also be interviewed during the night's racing program. Also, all fans entering the speedway from that driver's hometown being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification and filling out an information card at the ticket booth.
On Saturday night, August 27, racing action begins at 7:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstand gates will open at 5:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 6:35 p.m. followed by qualifying heat races, consolation races and feature events.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday night are Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; Children (10 & under) are free.
Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $20.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 12 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 12 to 14.
The popular "Repeat Fan Discount" program continues at SSP in 2011 for the eighth straight season. This is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week's events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases. Also, anyone presenting a ticket stub from the postponed June 11 event will receive the Repeat Fan Discount.
Last Saturday night, August 20 at SSP, Chris Knopp of Fawn Grove claimed his third Late Model feature win of the season. In Street Stock racing action, Auburns Jeff Haag claimed his second feature win of the 2011 season. York?s Patrick McClane won his third Xtreme Stock Car feature event of the season. York Havens Daryl Sipe won the 10-lap Mini Van feature for the fifth consecutive time this season. Bud Barton won the Inaugural Heritage Cup race in the Xcel 600 Modifeds first-ever visit to SSP.
Racing action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. featuring quarter midgets, karts, Adult Speedcars and lawnmower racing action in the Summer Shoot-Out Series.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the Big Track? and (717) 932-1608 for the Outback Track.
Hometown Hero Drivers for Saturday, August 27, 2011 (List may not include all drivers)
Jason Rochelle Schnecksville, PA (Late Models #48)
Nick Bloom East Earl, PA (Street Stocks #98x)
Jeremy Becker Pottsville, PA (Street Stock #97)
Josh Bloom East Earl, PA (Xtreme Stocks #00)
Davey Nester Leesport, PA (Xtreme Stocks #8N)
Friday, August 26, 2011 Outback Track Time Schedule
(Subject to Change)
5:45 p.m. Pit Gates Open (no general admission)
7:00 p.m. Drivers Draw for Position Ends (all entries after 7 p.m. will start at rear
of qualifying event).
7:00 p.m. 7:20 p.m. Practice Begins
7:30.m. Racing Begins (Heats & Features)
Class Rotation: To Be Announced
Saturday, August 27, 2011 ? Big Track Time Schedule
Hometown Heroes Night Time Schedule
(Leesport, Pottsville, Schnecksville, East Earl and Coatesville)
(Subject to Change)
4:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $20.00; Non members - $25.00
5:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) $14.00; Seniors (60 & older) & Young Adults (11 17) - $12.00; Children (10 & under) Free
6:15 p.m. Drivers Meeting
6:35 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. Track Prep Laps Begin
Rotation: Super Sportsman Street Stocks Late Models
7:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Super Sportsman Make-up Feature from June 11 (25 laps)
Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Classic Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)
Super Sportsman Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)
Road Warriors Qualifying Heat Races (4 laps)
Consolation Races (same order as Heats) ? if necessary
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)
Late Models Feature (25 laps)
Super Sportsman Feature (25 laps)
Classic Cars Feature (20 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)
Road Warriors Feature (20 laps)
Aug 25 2011
This Saturday night August 27th will be the return of Summer Fun
with theMud Bogs and Sand Drags at ET Motopark / Arizona Speedway.
We have reworked the Mud Bogg pits and we have removed the guardrail on the Sand Drag and
replace it with a in line block wall. Its going to be a great night of
bogging and dragging with a huge crowd of competetors expected. For more
infomation call 480-926-6688.
Racing Begins: 7:00pm
Cost of Admission:
$10 Adults 13 nd up
$5 Kids 6-12
Kids 5 and under are FREE
Also this Friday Night will be the 2011 ARIZONA GOLD CUP awards banquet at
Brick Sports Grill in Mesa. Banquet is open to everyone. Please come
celebrate with this years awards winners. For more info on banquet please go
to www.ETMotopark.com .
MX Practice will resume next Saturday and Sunday September 3rd & 4th on
the all new MX track. 7:00-12:00 noon.
Dirt Track racing will resume in 2 weeks. Saturday September 10th.
Rc racing and practice will resume in September. Date TBA.
Aug 22 2011
Knopp Claims Much Needed Late Model Win at SSP on Saturday
Super Sportsman Return to SSP Next Saturday Night
by "Todd Fisher"
Newberrytown, PA (August 20, 2011) On Saturday night, August 20 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, Chris Knopp of Fawn Grove claimed his third Late Model feature win of the season. In Street Stock racing action, Auburns Jeff Haag claimed his second feature win of the 2011 season. Yorks Patrick McClane won his third Xtreme Stock Car feature event of the season. York Havens Daryl Sipe won the 10-lap Mini Van feature for the fifth consecutive time this season. Bud Barton won the Inaugural Heritage Cup race in the Xcel 600 Modifeds first-ever visit to SSP.
The 25-lap Late Model feature event started with Chris Knopp grabbing the lead from the pole position. At noon on Saturday. Knopp didnt even know if he was racing as he waited for his racing engine to be delivered. The engine arrived in time for the team to put it in the car and make it to the track in time to race on Saturday night. Knopp set the pace from the onset of the race with many battles for position behind him on the multi-groove racetrack. Towards the waning stages of the race, Justin Ehrhart and Randy Christine Jr. raced for the runner-up spot. At he finish, Ehrhart edged out Christine for second place, five car lengths behind the winner Knopp. Alex Updegraff claimed a solid fourth place ahead of veteran Late Model driver Coleby Frye. Heat wins went Knopp, Christine and Jason Rochelle.
In the 20-lap Street Stock feature, Jeff Haag took the lead from his third place starting spot at the start of the race. Haag set the pace with Scott Thunberg stalking in the runner-up spot. In the race which only had two cautions on laps 1 and 10, Haag never faltered as he went on to win the race over Thunberg and Marshall McMullen. Randy Zechman came from the rear of the field after he changed cars following the heat race to finish fourth. Bruce McClane finished strongly in fifth. Dan Zechman and Haag were heat race victors.
Davey Nester took the early lead in the 20-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature event until he was forced to the pits on the third circuit with mechanical failures. Patrick McClane inherited the lead with Tim Hahn and J.R. Rodriguez looking for the opportunity to arise to take the top spot from McClane. The yellow flag flew on lap 19, setting up a one-lap shoot-out for the win. McClane never faltered and took the win over Rodriguez. Hahn dropped back on the restart with a flat tire. Josh Bloom claimed the third position with Adam Smith and Cameron Benyou rounding out the top five. Nester, Smith and Rodriguez won their respective heat races.
Bud Barton made his way from an 11th place starting spot to the lead by lap 15 of the twenty lapper for the Xcel 600 Modifieds to claim the Inaugural Heritage Cup race. Early leader Cory Coons settled for the runner-up spot with Joe Fanulli finishing third. George Loux and Pasco Tomaino finished fourth and fifth respectively. Chris Stockholm and Nick Mady were heat race victors.
The 12-lap PENNMAR Vintage Car feature had Auburn?s Aaron Brommer continuing his dominance of the class this season with fifth consecutive win of the season. Fred Krickbaum was the runner-up followed by Paul Hoffman. Rick Pastor and Paul Bacchus rounded out the top five. Hoffman won the heat race earlier in the evening.
Daryl Sipe led every lap of the Mini Van feature to claim his fifth consecutive victory of the year. In his Mini Van debut, Anthony Robert finished second, followed by Davey Groff Jr. Al Kessock and Donny Groff rounded out the top five. Daryl Sipe won the heat race.
Racing action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. featuring quarter midgets, karts, Adult Speedcars and lawnmower racing action in the Summer Shoot-Out Series.
Racing action then returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, August 27 with the York County Racing Club Night. Racing action will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and Classic Cars. After postponing their feature event on June 11, The Super Sportsman Tour have been added to the program and will have two features which includes the make-up from the postponed June 11 race. The start time is 7:00 p.m. for racing action on Saturday night.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the ?Big Track? and (717) 932-1608 for the ?Outback Track.?
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, August 20, 2011
Late Models Feature (25 laps): 1. Chris Knopp; 2. Justin Ehrhart; 3. Randy Christine Jr.; 4. Alex Updegraff; 5. Coleby Frye; 6. Charles Potts? 7. Billy Wampler; 8. Carl Billet; 9. Jake Lettich; 10. John Moser Jr.; 11. Jason Rochelle; 12. Tommy Slanker; 13. John Baker; 14. Denny Willey; 15. Larry Baer; 16. Matt Adams; 17. Bob Weaver; 18. John McClanigan; 19. Chase Billet; 20. Gary Potts; 21. Chad Julius; 22. Travis McClelland; 23. Bob Minnich.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Knopp (1-25).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Knopp; Rochelle; Christine.
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Jeff Haag; 2. Scott Thunberg; 3. Marshall McMullen; 4. Randy Zechman; 5. Bruce McClane; 6. Jason Geesaman; 7. Steve Ramsey; 8. Eric McClane; 9. Nick Bloom; 10. Jaynee Zeigler; 11. Jimmy Slaseman; 12. Lance Grove; 13. Jim Rost Sr.; 14. Adam Gutshall; 15. Matt Adams; 16. Dan Zechman; DNS ? Doug Bennett; Don Zechman.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Haag (1-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Dan Zechman and Haag.
Xtreme Stock Car Feature (20 laps): 1. Patrick McClane; 2, J.R. Rodriguez; 3. Josh Bloom; 4. Adam Smith; 5. Cameron Benyou; 6. Travis Horan; 7. Donnie Broderick; 8. Tim Osheehan; 9. Brandin Ort; 10. David Goode Sr.; 11. Tim Hahn; 12. Tom Hartman; 13. Dan Snyder; 14. Jimmy Coombs; 15. Ken Jones; 16. Andrew Frye; 17. Geoff Shank; 18. Brian Rehbein; 19. Davey Nester; 20. Craig Zimmerman; DNS ? Eric Flinchbaugh.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Nester (1-2); McClane (3-20).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Nester; Smith and Rodriguez.
Mini Vans (10 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Anthony Robert; 3. Davey Groff; 4. Al