SPECIAL EVENT (NEWBURRY, PA.) - SSP Banquet Tickets and Yearbook on Sale Now

SSP's Night of Honor Set for Saturday, January 26 in Downtown York Bringing Official Close to the 2007 Racing Season; 2007 Yearbooks On SALE Now

Newberrytown, PA (December 14, 2007) - The Night of Honor and Awards Gala banquet for the Susquehanna Speedway Park will be held on Saturday, January 26 at the Valencia Ballroom in downtown York, Pennsylvania. More than 500 invited guests, drivers and teams from across the United States are expected to attend, making this event one of the area's largest post-season awards ceremony.

"The Valencia Ballroom is a very historic and prestigious place to hold our Night of Honor for our drivers. We are very excited about the banquet and our upcoming 2008 racing season," said Todd Fisher, owner/promoter of the Susquehanna Speedway Park.

"This will be 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 that time of the year in conjunction with the York Dirt Trackin' show at the York Fairgrounds," he continued.

The banquet is where the SSP's grassroots racers take center stage. The event honors the 11 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, ARDC Midgets, Legends Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Stock Cars, Classic Cars, Mini Vans and School Buses.

There will be many surprises throughout the evening for everyone. In continuing with the family atmosphere approach of operating races, an unprecedented announcement was made that there will be a "Kid's Banquet" for children ages 4-12 at the same time in the downstairs banquet room. There will be "fun" food served and plenty of games and activities to keep the young ones occupied in a supervised setting. After dinner, all children will be permitted to join their families upstairs during the awards presentations. This one-of-a-kind experience should prove to be successful for the entire family. T

he 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, January 26, the doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. The awards presentation will follow the dinner. There will be a "Kid's Banquet" as well at the same time. After dinner, all children will be permitted to sit with their families during the awards presentations. Ticket prices for the banquet are $35.00 which includes dinner and two complimentary beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Children's prices (ages 12 and under) for the Kid's Banquet will be $12.00. 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 Tuesday, January 15, 2008.

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.

2007 SSP Track Champions:

Late Models: Carl Billet, Jr.

Street Stocks: Paul Morgan

Xtreme Stock Cars: Michael Goodwin

ARDC Midgets: Tracy Readinger

Four Cylinder Stock Cars: Ed Hollenbach

Women on Wheels Stock Cars: Kendra Knaub

Legends Cars: Jeff Condran

Classic Cars: Bill Brown, Sr.

Great American School Bus: Van Baker

Mini Van: Daryl Sipe

Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout: Chad Smith / Eric Walker (co-champions)

 

 

- 2008 Upcoming Schedule of Events at SSP -

 (Schedule as of December 10, 2008 - Subject to Change)
 
March 29 (Sat.)   Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (5:00  p.m. - 8:00 p.m.); Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

April 5 (Sat.)         Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (5:00  p.m. - 8:00 p.m.); Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

April 12 (Sat.)       Opening Night /"Fab 4 Series" - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) 

& ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

April 19 (Sat.)       Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage 

Cars (6:00 p.m.)

April 26 (Sat.)       Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

May 3 (Sat.)          "Fab 4 Series" - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC 

Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

May 10 (Sat.)        Mother's Appreciation Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & 

Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

May 17 (Sat.)        Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage 

Cars (6:00 p.m.)

May 24 (Sat.)        54th Anniversary Race - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Classic 

Cars (7:00 p.m.)

May 26 (Mon.)      To Be Announced

May 31 (Sat.)        Kid's Box Car Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Stock Cars & 

Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 7 (Sat.)        Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 14 (Sat.)      Father's Appreciation Night / "Fab 4 Series" - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock 

Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (7:00 p.m.)

June 21 (Sat.)      Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7 p.m.)

June 28 (Sat.)      To Be Announced - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

July 3 (Thur.)        Eichelberger's U-Pull It Super Show III - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars & W.O.W. 

(Women on Wheels) Stocks (7:00 p.m.) - The 600cc Micro Sprints will be part of the 2nd Annual PA 600cc Sprint Car Speedweek with entries from all over the United States.

July 5 (Sat.)          3rd Annual Summer Fun Championships - Late Models (30 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock 

Cars (25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) - (7:00 p.m.)

July 6 - July 18:  Track Closed (Summer Vacation) 

July 19 (Sat.)        Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7 p.m.)

July 26 (Sat.)        Christmas in July (Santa Claus Visit & Member's First FCU Kid's Money Scramble) plus Late Models, 

Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars, Mini Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (7:00 

p.m.)

August 2 (Sat.)    Camera & Autograph Night / "Fab 4 Series" - Late   Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock 

Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (7:00 p.m.)

August 9 (Sat.)    SSP Picnic in the Pits (Bike Giveaway) - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans & 

PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 16 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Stock Cars 

(7:00 p.m.)

August 23 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

August 30 (Sat.) 8th Annual York County Nationals - Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 

laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

September 6 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock                 Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Mini Vans 

(6:00 p.m.)

September 13 (Sat.) Championship Night / "Fab 4 Series" - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock 

Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

September 20 (Sat.) Smashfest '08 & Newberry Community Fair - School Bus Demolition Derby, Small Car Demolition 

Derby, Roll Over Contest, & more in this exciting night of destruction and FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR (Rain date: Sunday, September 21)

September 26 (Fri.) Open Practice Night / Media Night (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Gates open at 5:00 p.m. (All Divisions 

Welcome)

September 27 (Sat.)  3rd Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps),  Legends Cars Regional Qualifier (40 

laps) & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

October 4 (Sat.) -   To Be Announced

October 11 (Sat.) - No Racing

October 17 (Fri.)   Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night for Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme Stock Cars 

(7:00 p.m.)

October 18 (Sat.)   5th Annual Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic (50 laps each) - Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme 

Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.)

October 27 (Sat.)    Candy Bowl IV presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars, Mini 

Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (3:00 p.m.)  

November 1 (Sat.)  Annual Racecar Flea Market - 6:00 a.m. (All types of racecars are welcome)  

November 8 (Sat.)  5th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro Race plus the Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.) - (Rain date: Nov. 9)  

 

·         To Be Announced Event - 358 Sprint Car Championship Race, ARDC Midgets, Legends Cars

·         Outback Track Schedule also to be released in the near future.

 

Wednesday Night Test & Tune Sessions            

(Any divisions of racing welcome)

April 16 & April 30

May 7 & May 28

June 11 & June 25

July 23

August 6 & August 20

September 3

Gates open 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

 

SSP Pit Notes

 

- 2007 SSP Yearbook Now on Sale - The 2007 Susquehanna Speedway Park Yearbook is a look back at the 2007 season as seen through the lens of Dave Zortman's camera.  The 8-1/2 inch by 11 inch "coffee table" type yearbook features a high-quality, hard cover binding with gold foil embossed lettering.  Inside are 44 pages containing 130 full-color photos printed on 100# paper.  Photos featured include SSP's 2007 Track Champions (Late Model, Street Stock, XSC, ARDC, Legends, W.O.W., Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Classic Car, School Bus & Mini Van), Top 5 in Points (Late Model, Street Stock, XSC, ARDC, Legends) a wide selection of action shots of the many exciting divisions competing at SSP, Winner's Circle celebrations and more!   The 2007 SSP Yearbook is only offered on a limited edition, printed per order, first come, first serve basis for $65.00 each plus PA Sales Tax (PA residents only) & $4.00 S&H. (S&H is $4.00 first book, $2.00 each additional.)  To order, e-mail Dave Zortman at tvr1@comcast.net for ordering info.  NOTE: ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS MUST BE PREPAID IN FULL.  A preview of the yearbook can be found at www.sspracing.net.

 

- 2008 SSP Rules Now Posted on Website - The 2008 SSP Rules for all divisions are now posted at www.sspracing.net.

 

- SSP Looking for Techical Inspectors - SSP is now accepting applications for the position of technical inspectors.  Two additional positions will be filled for the upcoming 2008 season.  Interested persons may contact the speedway at 717-292-1696 or sspracing@hotmail.com.

 

- York Dirt Trackin' 2008 - The 25th edition of the Dirt Trackin' Show sponsored by Jack Giambalvo Motor Co. will be held once again at the York Fairgrounds, in the Memorial Hall Expo Center January 25, 26 & 27, 2008.  This year's show will feature more than 200 racecars on display including Late Models, Street Stocks, Legends, Micros, NASCAR and more.  Many local drivers will be signing autographs over all three days.  Last year's event had the most cars and vendors ever, and this year should continue in the same upward spiral.  There will be no increase in the ticket prices, so adults can still join in the fun for only $10, students (ages 7-12) are only $5, and children six years of age and under are always free when accompanied by an adult.  Show times will be Friday from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  


Scheduled to appear this year will be the PWE Wrestlers on Saturday night, the Ms. Dirt Trackin' Contest and Jazz Me Band on Friday night and Kid's Day on Sunday. Other celebrities are currently being contacted to add even more to the show that pleases everyone. There will be a little bit for everyone to see and do from go karts to NASCAR, remote control race cars, simulators, speedway schedules, food, the York County Racing club display, giveaways, and lots of fans, drivers, and crew members all ready to have a good time at Dirt Trackin' 2008.  For more information go to www.dirttrackinshow.com or call Kirk Wise at 717-979-0341. 

 

- EBAY Store - SSP has opened a "new" EBAY Store with a link at www.sspracing.net.  The store will feature both new and old items (both racing and non-racing).  Different items will be listed for sale everyweek.  Items already sold include a racecar steering wheel, vintage racing programs, children's clothing and toys and more.  Items are added every two or three days.

          

SPECIAL LISTINGS FOR THIS WEEK ONLY - A pair of Hannah Montana tickets for 

Tuesday, January 8 in Baltimore; A Dale Earnhardt Framed Dollar Bill; 2008 Performance Racing Industry Buyers Guides; Grandview Speedway Thunder on the Hill Jacket

 

- Free Pit Passes for all Non-Qualifiers in Late Models, Street Stocks and Xtreme Stock Cars - Any non-qualfier who starts the a qualifying heat race and fails to qualify for the feature in the Late Model, Street Stock and Xtreme Stock Car 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 12 though September 13.  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.  

 

In 2008, there will be not a separate XSC Rookie Rumble race as the Xtreme Stock Car class will now include qualifying heats, a consolation race and a feature event each night giving all drivers two to three race per night.   

 

- SSP Competitor's Link Section Added to SSP Website - Let your fans know the latest info on your team!  If you're a regular ARDC, Late Model, Street Stock, Xtreme Stock Cars or other regular SSP series competitor and have a website, e-mail the link of your web site to our webmaster at tvr1@comcast.net, so we can include you in this new section.

 

- Sports Plus DVDs from the 2007 Season - Sports Plus Video has DVDs available of each racing event from SSP for the 2007 season.  Visit online at SportsPlusVideo.com or mail your order to Sports Plus Video, 216 East Potomac Street, Williamsport, MD  21795.  The phone number is 1-301-378-8273.