SSP Readies for Media Night & Open Practice on Sunday, April 10
SSP Readies for Open Practice & Media Night on Sunday, April 10 NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (April 1, 2005) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park is preparing for its preseason Media & Practice Night on Sunday, April 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The pit and grandstand gates open at 5:00 p.m. Drivers and their teams will have the opportunity to test out the newly reconfigured turns of the speedway which has more banking for 2005. “We have worked very hard in the off-season by adding clay to the turns where it was needed and removing the crest in the middle of turns one and two that was very evident last season,�?? said co-owner Todd Fisher. “This will provide for even more side-by-side racing in all divisions that compete at SSP this year.�?? All types of full size racecars may attend the open practice which includes Sprint Cars, Super Sportsman, Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars, Vintage Cars. Even full size racecars that are not currently scheduled at SSP may participate as all classes will rotate with track time throughout the evening. The only smaller than full size racecars that will be permitted are the Legends Cars, Four Cylinders and ARDC Midgets. Media members will also have the opportunity to speak with the driver and their car owners in a non-competition setting about the upcoming season and other issues within the racing community. The grandstands will be open for free to the public during the practice session. The cost for the pits will be $10.00 per person with a minimum age requirement of 14 years of age. All pit entrants who are 14 to 17 years of age must have a release signed by both parents before they will be permitted in the pits. Please contact the speedway office in order to receive a Parental Release Form. Opening night for the 2005 racing season will be Thursday, April 14 featuring the Sprint Cars, the Xtreme Stock Cars and Legends Cars. The raindate will be Sunday evening, April 17. The Trail Motors Super Sportsman and Street Stocks kick off their season on Sunday night, May 29. Gates will open for both the pit area and grandstand gates at 5:00 p.m. in 2005. Warmups begin at 7:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 7:30 p.m. Race fans can continue to expect a fast paced 2 ½ hour program each and every night. Grandstand ticket prices remain the same as 2004 at Adults (18 & older) $12.00; Teens (13-17) $8.00; Children (6-12) $4.00; and Children (5 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $20.00 with a reduced price of $18.00 for all pit competitor license holders. Prices will be slightly higher for special events. 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. The speedway website is located at _www.sspracing.net_ (http://www.sspracing.net/) . For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or email _toddafish@aol.com_ (mailto:toddafish@aol.com) . On raceday, fans are encouraged to call (717) 938-9170 for current weather conditions. SSP Pit Notes - Off-season Renovations - During the off season, a new 250 seat grandstand was erected in the turn one pit area, more clay has been added to the track and the public address system was upgraded and rewired by SABKO Enterprises. Speakers have been added to the infield and turn one pit areas. A drainage system has also been added to the infield in order to reduce the water that accumulates to the inside of the front stretch and the entrance and exit of turns one and four. - Weekly Sprint Car Purse Increased – Also during the off-season, SSP announced the increase of its weekly Sprint Car purse. The starting field for a regular point event has also been reduced from twenty four starters to twenty starters. The purse increase of positions four through twenty makes it the highest average purse of any Central Pennsylvania speedway at $620.00 per position. The final starting position of $325.00, up from $200.00 in 2004 is also the highest for any Central PA speedway as well. The sprint car purse for 2005 is as follows: 1) $2500.00, 2) $1500.00, 3) $1000.00, 4) $900.00, 5) $800.00, 6) $650.00, 7) $525.00, 8) $450.00, 9) $425.00, 10) $400.00, 11 through 20) $325.00. Special events such as the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA Speedweeks and the 5th Annual York County Nationals will remain at twenty four starting spots with higher purses than the weekly purse as well. - Hoosier Tire is the Official Tire of SSP – The Hoosier tire is the only brand permitted for competition for the Sprint Cars, Trail Motors Super Sportsman, Topless Late Models and Street Stocks in 2005. Check with the SSP technical inspector Ken Latz at _cklatz@aol.com_ (mailto:cklatz@aol.com) for specifications for each class or contact SSP at (717) 292-1696. - Mufflers mandatory – Mufflers have been mandated for the Sprint Cars in 2005 at SSP. The muffler that must be used is a Schoenfeld Part #112535 with no alterations permitted. The Schoenfeld mufflers are currently available at Miller Racing Products by calling (717) 761-7247. The cost of the muffler is less than $30.00. - Race Club Nights & Discounts - York Country Racing Club nights have been scheduled for Thursday, June 2 and Sunday, July 24. The Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown (ARCH) will have its night on Thursday, July 21. There will also be a $1.00 general admission ticket discount for every 2005 SSP event for any member of the York County Racing Club, the Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown or the Checkered Flag Fan Club. To receive the discount, the membership card must be shown at the time of the ticket purchase. - 2005 Special Pre-Season Pricing: - Grandstand Season Pass (Adult: 30 events – all) $200.00 - Grandstand Season Pass (Teen: 30 events – all) $150.00 - Grandstand Season Pass (17 Sprint Car events) $150.00 - 10 Race Ticket Card (excludes PA Speedweeks): $ 80.00 * MOST POPULAR - Reserved Seats $ 60.00 (top row; renewal is $50.00) $ 50.00 (all other rows; renewal is $40.00) - Season Pit Pass (30 events – all) $400.00 - Reserved Parking Spot (front) $ 75.00 - Gift Certificates are available in $1.00 increments for tickets and concessions. The most popular item has been the 10 Race Ticket Card which may be used for more than one ticket per night. For example if there is a group of ten people attending a particular event, they may purchase the 10 Race Ticket Card and use it completely on one event. The card is only available for purchase prior to the events by mail and will not be offered at the speedway on the days of the events. - More Additions to the 2005 Schedule - The ARDC Midget Match Races have been added to Thursday, May 12. A Great American School Bus Race has been added to Thursday, June 9. Vandamonium has been added to Sunday, June 16 which is Mini Van racing. A new event date has been added on Saturday, September 24 with Smashfest ’05 featuring Big Car and Small Car Demolition Derbies, Roll Over Contest, Red Rover Racing and much more in this exciting night of destruction. 2005 Susquehanna Speedway Park Event Schedule (Schedule as of 4-1-05 – Subject to Change) April 10 (Sun.) Open Practice Night / Media Night—Any fullsize type of racecar is welcome as well as scheduled divisions (6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.) - No rain date. April 14 (Thur.) Opening Night of Fun (Points Championship Begins) - Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and Legends Cars (Rain date: Sunday, April 17) April 21 (Thur.) The Great American School Bus Race plus Sprint Cars and Xtreme Stocks (Rain date: Sunday, April 24) April 28 (Thur.) One-on-One Street Car Drags I plus Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and Classic Cars (Rain date: Sunday, May 1) May 5 (Thur.) Mother’s Appreciation Night - Sprints Cars (Handicapping Begins), Xtreme Stocks, Legends Cars and W.O.W. Stocks / Women on Wheels (Rain date: Sunday, May 8) May 12 (Thur.) ARDC Midget Match Races plus Sprint Cars and Xtreme Stocks (Rain date: Sunday, May 15) May 19 (Thur.) 51st Anniversary Celebration - Sprints Cars, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars (Rain date: Sunday, May 22) May 26 (Thur.) SABKO Enterprises Twin 20’s for Sprint Cars (Winner’s and Non-Winners Features are non points), Xtreme Stocks and The Great American School Bus Race (Rain date: NONE) May 29 (Sun.) Trail Motors Super Sportsman, Street Stocks & Penn Mar Vintage Club (Rain date: Sunday, June 12) June 2 (Thur.) “Big 33 Night at the Races�?? Demolition Derby & York County Racing Club (YCRC) Night plus Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and Classic Cars (Rain date: T.B.A.) June 5 (Sun.) One-on-One Street Car Drags II plus Trail Motors Super Sportsman, Street Stocks and Four Cylinders (Rain date: Sunday, June 12) June 9 (Thur.) Kid’s Big Wheel Racing - Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks, W.O.W. Stocks / Women on Wheels and The Great American School Bus Race (Rain date: T.B.A.) June 16 (Thur.) $1,000-to-win Beer Hill Gang Sprint Car Wheelie Contest plus Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and Penn Mar Vintage Club (Rain date: T.B.A.) June 19 (Sun.) Father’s Appreciation Night featuring Vandamonium (Mini Van Racing) plus Trail Motors Super Sportsman, Street Stocks and Legends Cars (Rain date: Sunday, June 26) June 23 (Thur.) Kid’s Box Car Races plus Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and Classic Cars (Rain date: T.B.A.) June 30 (Thur.) Cindy Rowe Autoglass PA Speedweeks - Sprint Cars ($4,000-to-win), Xtreme Stocks and W.O.W. Stocks / Women on Wheels Time Trials begin at 6:30 p.m. (Rain date: NONE) July 3 (Sun.) Summer Fun 50 - Trail Motors Super Sportsman (50 laps), Street Stocks, Legends Cars and All Star Race Trucks (Rain date: Monday, July 4) July 5 (Tues.) - July 20 (Wed.) Mid Summer Vacation Break (No racing events) July 17 (Sun.) Open Practice Night / Media Night—Any fullsize type of racecar is welcome as well as scheduled divisions (6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. ) - No rain date July 21 (Thur.) Topless Late Models & Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown (ARCH) Night plus Kid’s Money Scramble, The Great American School Bus Race, Xtreme Stocks (Rain date: T.B.A.) July 24 (Sun.) Christmas in July (Santa Claus Visit & Toy Scramble) & YCRC Night plus Trail Motors Super Sportsman, Street Stocks & W.O.W. Stocks / Women on Wheels (Rain date: Sunday, July 31) July 28 (Thur.) One-on-One Street Car Drags III plus Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks & Legends Cars (Rain date: T.B.A.) August 4 (Thur.) Demolition Derby, Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and Penn Mar Vintage Club Tour (Rain date: T.B.A.) August 7 (Sun.) Camera & Autograph Night - Trail Motors Super Sportsman, Street Stocks and Four Cylinders (Rain date: Sunday, August 14) August 11 (Thur.) Camera & Autograph Night - Topless Late Models, Xtreme Stocks, W.O.W. Stocks / Women on Wheels and EMMR Vintage Club Cars (Rain date: T.B.A.) August 18 (Thur.) Pepsi Hot August Nights (Camera & Autograph Night) plus Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and Legends Cars (Rain date: T.B.A.) August 21 (Sun.) One-on-One Street Car Drags IV plus Trail Motors Super Sportsman, Street Stocks and Classic Cars (Rain date: Sunday, August 28) August 25 (Thur.) The Great American School Bus Championship plus Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stocks and W.O.W. Stocks / Women on Wheels (Rain date: T.B.A.) September 1 (Thur.) 5th Annual York County Nationals & King of the Posse Match Races - Sprint Cars (32 laps), Xtreme Stocks and Legends Cars (Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 11) September 4 (Sun.) Inaugural Trail Motors Super Sportsman Championship (75 laps) plus Street Stocks and Four Cylinders (Rain date: T.B.A.) September 24 (Sat.) Smashfest ‘05 - Big Car and Small Car Demolition Derbies, Roll Over Contest, Red Rover Racing, and much more in this exciting night of destruction (Rain date: T.B.A.) October 1 (Sat.) Pumpkin 200 Enduro Race (200 laps) plus the Great American School Bus Race - 1:00 p.m. Start time (Rain date: Sunday, October 2) October 14/15 (Fri./Sat.) 2nd Annual SSP Haunted Hayrides (Dusk to 11:00 p.m.) October 21/22 (Fri./Sat.) 2nd Annual SSP Haunted Hayrides (Dusk to 11:00 p.m.) October 28/29 (Fri./Sat.) 2nd Annual SSP Haunted Hayrides (Dusk to 11:00 p.m.) November 19 (Sat.) Turkey 200 Enduro Race (200 laps) plus the Great American School Bus Race - 1:00 p.m. Start time (Rain date: Sunday, November 20) - Weekly Email List - Anyone who would like to be added to SSP’s weekly email newsletter list should email _toddafish@aol.com_ (mailto:toddafish@aol.com) . # # #