Two Drivers Can Win $25,000 at the Showdown on Sat., October 3

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

 

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

4th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Has a Possible $30,000-to-win Up for Grabs on Saturday, October 3

Two Drivers Will Have Opportunity to win $25,000!

Newberrytown, PA (September 13, 2009) - The 4th Annual Susquehanna Showdown is highlighted with a 50-lap feature for the 358ci Late Models paying a possible $30,000-to-win on Saturday night, October 3 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  The race is presented by Cumberland Truck Equipment and HTMA/W&W Racing Tires.  The winner is guaranteed $5,000-to-win with the chance to win an additional bonus of $25,000 in victory lane through the "Lucky Envelope Promotion."  In victory lane, if the winner of the race correctly picks the two matching envelopes marked "Winner" on the inside from twenty envelopes, that driver will win the $25,000 bonus.  

Also in victory lane, the winner will draw the name of a driver who also finishes on the lead lap with the winner for their chance to particpate in an additional "Lucky Envelope" promotion presented by JR's Paving.  That driver will also have the chance to win $25,000 as well.  The bonus money will be paid at a later date once the winning envelopes are verified.  In order to be eligible for either the winner's bonus or lead lap bonus, the driver must be pre-entered for the event by Monday, September 28, 2009.  Other bonus prizes for the Late Models are available from Bernheisel Racecars; AFCO Racing Products; Miller's Racing Parts and more.  

The 2-day Susquehanna Showdown will also feature the Legends Cars National Qualifier Race and World Championship races for the Mini Vans (Friday) and Road Warriors (Saturday).  The top finisher in each division (Pro, Masters, Semi-Pro) in the Legends Cars National Qualifier feature will receive an automatic provisional starting spot for the 2009 Legends Cars Dirt Nationals to be held at the East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, North Carolina on Saturday, October 17.  

On Friday night, October 2, all qualifying for the Late Models and Legends Cars 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.  Each Legend Cars entrant will compete in two heat races utilizing a passing point system to determine the starting lineups for the 30-lap feature on Saturday night.  A blind draw will determine the heat race lineups for the Late Models and Legends Cars.  The 25-lap Mini Van World Championship race presented by Susquehanna Recyclers will also take place on Saturday night.  

Two new events for the Susquehanna Showdown this year include a Late Model Cash Dash and Tire Changing Contest.  The Cash Dash presented by Hammaker's 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 Miller's Racing Parts in Mechanicsburg will conclude the events on Friday night with the winning team collecting $300.00 for their efforts.

 

On Friday night, gates will open for both the pit area at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstands at 5:00 p.m.  Practice begins at 6:30 p.m. with racing action beginning at 7:00 p.m.    General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Friday 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.    

 

Saturday night's activities will be highlighted by the $5000-to-win 50-lap Late Model feature event.  The 30-lap Legends Cars National Qualifier race and 25-lap Road Warrior World Championship will also be completed.  Last chance qualifying races (B-Main and C-Mains) for the Late Models and Legends Cars will begin the night's activities.

 

On Saturday, gates will open for both the pit area at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstands at 4:00 p.m.  Practice begins at 5:30 p.m. with racing action beginning at 6:00 p.m.  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.   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 will be Sunday, October 4 if necessary (Pit Gates Open at 1:00 p.m.; racing at 4:00 p.m.).

Last year's Susquehanna Showdown had Ashley Barrett of Shippensburg awarded the win of the 3rd Annual Cumberland Truck Equipment Susquehanna Showdown after race winner Scott Palmer was disqualified in the post race technical inspection.  Frank Polimeda of Fort Lee, NJ, won the Legends Cars Pro/Masters Class feature as Glenmoore's Buddy Sload Jr. won the Legends Cars Semi Pro main event.  York Haven's Daryl Sipe won the 15-lap Speedway Auto Sales/York Haven Auto Sales Mini Van World Championship.  Former Late Model winners of the Susquehanna Showdown include Scott Richwine (2006) and Tyler Hershey (2007).

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 Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, September 30.  It is open to any type of racecars capable of competing on the 4/10 mile oval.  The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination).  Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class.  Each session will be 6 - 8 laps per session.  The grandstands are open free to the public.  Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits.  The fuel pumps from Miller's Racing Parts will not be open.  Anyone needing fuel should contact Miller's Racing Parts directly at 717-766-0181.  The main concession stand will be open throughout the night.  The raindate for the Test & Tune will be Thursday, October 1.  

 

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."

 

Previous Winners of the Susquehanna Showdown:

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: To be determined on Saturday, October 3, 2009.

 

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - Test & Tune Time Schedule

            (Subject to Change; Raindate - Thursday, October 1, 2009)

4:30 p.m.         Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes:  $12.00; Car Entry Fee: $20.00

                                    Grandstands Open: Admission is free

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Order of divisions will be announced based on car counts

            

 

Friday, October 2, 2009 - Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night Time Schedule

            (Subject to Change; Raindate - Sunday, October 3, 2009)

            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; Young Adults (11-

17) - $8.00; Children (10 & under) - Free

6:10 p.m.         Driver's Meeting - All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands) 

6:30 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.  Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order)

            Rotation:        Late Models

Legends Cars

Mini Vans

            7:00 p.m.         Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

Late Model Qualifying Heat Races (12 laps) - max 10 cars per heat

Legends Cars Qualifying Heat Races - Round One (8 laps)

Susquehanna Recyclers Mini Van World Championship (25 laps) 

Cash Dash for Late Models (laps to be announced)

Legends Cars Qualifying Heat Races - Round Two (8 laps)

Late Model Tire Changing Contest 

 

Saturday, October 3, 2009 - Susquehanna Showdown Championship Night Time Schedule

(Subject to Change; Raindate - Sunday, October 4, 2009)

            3:30 p.m.         Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes:  $25.00

            4:00 p.m.         Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) - $14.00; Young Adults (11-

17) - $12.00; 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.  Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order)

            Rotation:        Late Models

Legends Cars

Road Warriors

            6:00 p.m.         Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

Legends Cars C-Main (10 laps) - if necessary

Late Model C-Main (12 laps) - if necessary

Legends Cars B-Main (12 laps) - if necessary

Late Models B-Main (15 laps)

Road Warriors World Championship (25 laps) 

Legends Cars National Qualifier Feature (30 laps) 

Late Model Championship (50 laps)  - pre race introductions on frontstretch                                           

·         Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.  

 

 

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