Press Release: Lebanon Valley Countdown - 68 days, 2 hours, 40 minutes
Valley of Speed All Revved Up for 55th Season By: Rodney Rescott – February 1, 2007 New Lebanon, NY - The management and staff at Lebanon Valley Speedway are putting the final touches on what is set to be an action packed 55th season of Dirt Car Racing. Howard Commander’s legendary High Banks is getting down to the final stages of finalizing the 2007 schedule which will include plenty of racing for all tastes, including plenty of special events that will continue to peak everyone’s interests. “There will be a lot of new and different promotions and events for 2007” mentioned General Manager Lyle Devore. “And once we get all of our ducks in a row, probably within the next week or so, the full 2007 schedule we be released”, he added. The famed ˝ mile high banked oval tagged the Valley of Speed is set to open its doors on Saturday April 14th, 2007 for the 55th time. Opening night is set to include the beginning of the Modified Points Season, as well as the Pro Stocks, Limited Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks. The opening night festivities brought to you by L&M Motors, Heavy Hauler, and Wentworth Construction will also include a ‘Warm Up” session for the Sportsman Division. Gates are scheduled to open at 5 pm, with racing set to begin at 6 pm. In addition, the track will open its doors to a “Warm Up” session on April 7th for all competitors. And once again for 2007, admission to the grandstands for spectators will be free, for this event! The rest of the 2007 schedule is set to have plenty of races and events to peek everyone’s interests. It was also recently revealed that the infamous “Eye Rock 500”, the brain child of local radio DJ Bob Wolf and the Wakin’ Up with the Wolf Show on PYX106 will be run on the high banks in 2007. The “Eye Rock 500”, tentatively scheduled for June 9th, 2007, is a charitable event teaming legally or fully blind drivers with local Valley drivers against other teams in a sprint to the finish for prizes, trophies, but more importantly, raising money for “Camp Abilities” a camp for blind and blind-deaf children. Stay tuned for more upcoming races, and special events, including the release of the 2007 Schedule, and a few more surprises. In addition, the speedway has also begun selling its famed “Season Pass”! Great for those who are planning to attend the whole season at the Valley of Speed, but at a reduced price. Hurry, get yours while supplies last. For more on these upcoming events, ticket information, or to order a “Season Pass”, visit our website at www.LebanonValley.com, or call the Speedway Offices during normal business hours at (518)794-9606 or (518)794-9965. _________________________________________________________________ From predictions to trailers, check out the MSN Entertainment Guide to the Academy Awards® http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline1
