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Wednesday Night Test & Tune at SSP on September 30

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on September 30

Newberrytown, PA (September 24, 2009) - The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, September 30 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  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.  

 

Also on Wednesday night, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets and karts at the Outback Track from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the lights.  The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and "cold pit" areas.  All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the "Big Track."   

 

2009 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions            

(Any full size divisions of racing welcome along with smaller cars scheduled for SSP  except 270cc Micro Sprints and smaller )

September 30 and October 14

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

Outback Track on Wednesdays - Gates open 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

 

 

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.  

 

Fall Finale at SSP Outback Track Postponed Until Saturday, October 17

 

 

Newberrytown, PA (September 26, 2009) - The racing action at the SSP Outback Track for Saturday night, September 26 has been postponed due to rain.  The race will be rescheduled for Saturday night, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. featuring quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcar racing action.  The pit gates will open 3:30 p.m. with a driver's meeting at 5:45 p.m.  Open practice will be from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and racing action begins at 6:00 p.m.  There will be no sanctioning body affiliation for either karts or quarter midgets, but the technical/specification rules will be very similar to the major sanctioning groups for these types of cars (W.K.A. and QMA).  

 

The entry fees for each class will be $15.00 per entry and participants may enter more than one class on a raceday ($12.00 for each additional class).  Trophies will be awarded to the top three in each class.  No participants will be denied racing as SSP will make every effort to define a class for all drivers who wish to compete.  Pit pass prices for races at the Outback Track will be $8.00 for everyone ages 15 & older; Children ages 9 - 14 are $5.00; Children 8 years of age and under are $3.00.  Hand held infants are admitted free.   

 

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 at the "Big Track" and (717) 932-1608 for the "Outback Track."

 

 

Saturday Night, October 17, 2009  - Outback Track Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m.  Pit Gates Open (no general admission) 

5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.  Practice Begins

5:30 p.m.  Driver's Draw for Position Ends (all entries after 5:30 p.m. will start at rear of qualifying event).

5:45 p.m.  Driver's Meeting (Parents welcome to attend as well).

6:00 p.m.  Racing Begins 

 

"The Outback Track at SSP" 2009 Schedule of Events

Fall Season Schedule:

Sept. 30 (Wed.)    Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Oct. 14 (Wed.)      Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Oct. 17 (Sat.)        Fall Finale Race (Gates open at 3:30 p.m.; Racing at 6:00 p.m.)

 

Driver Classifications / Divisions at the "Outback Track"

Similar classes may be combined depending on entry count (Finishes between classes will be designated separately). Weights - a minimum combination of the car and the driver seated in the car.

 

Quarter Midgets:

  Junior Classes (Ages 5-8) - restrictor plates not required unless designated

  1. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Blue (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/7/16" restrictor plate (blue).

  2. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Red (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/ 5/16" restrictor plate (red). 

  3. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Unrestricted (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/ no plate.

  4. 120 Honda Junior Blue (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ 7/16" restrictor plate (blue).

  5. 120 Honda Junior Red (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ 5/16" restrictor plate (red).

  6. 120 Honda Junior Unrestricted (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ no plate.

  

  Senior Classes (Ages 9-16) - no restrictor plates required

  1. 3 h.p. Briggs Senior Stock (min. 260 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine.

  2. 120 Honda Senior Light (min. 275 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine.

  3. 120 Honda Senior Heavy (min. 325 lbs. w/ driver min. 90 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine.

  4. 5 h.p. Briggs Senior Stock (min. 300 lbs.) - 5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine.

  5. 160 Honda Senior Light (min. 275 lbs.) - 5.5 hp Honda GX160 engine.

  6. 160 Honda Senior Heavy (min. 325 lbs. w/ driver min. 90 lbs.) - 5.5 hp Honda GX160 engine.

  7. World Formula (min. 340 lbs.) - Briggs & Stratton World Formula engine.

 

Karts (Flat Style)

  1. Kid Kart / Pee Wee (Ages 5-8: min. 150 lbs.) - Open class to all ages 5-8 years of age.  

  2. Junior Sportsman Purple (Ages 8-10: min. 250 lbs.) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.425" restrictor plate (purple)

  3. Junior Sportsman Blue (Ages 11-14 min. 265 lbs.) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.500" restrictor plate (blue)

  4. Junior Animal (Ages 11-14: min. 280 lbs.) - 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/ 0.500" restrictor plate (blue)

  5. Junior Restricted (Ages 11-14: min. 310 lbs. for flathead/ min. 320 lbs. Animal) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 

0.575" restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505" restrictor plate.

  6. Junior Unrestricted (Ages 11-14: min. 310 lbs. for flathead) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ no restrictor plate.

  7. Senior Stock Light (Ages 15 & older: min. 330 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

  8. Senior Stock Medium (Ages 15 & older: min. 350 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

  9. Senior Stock Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 375 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

10. Senior Stock Super Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 400 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

11. Senior Animal Light (Ages 15 & older: min. 330 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

12. Senior Animal Medium (Ages 15 & older: min. 350 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

13. Senior Animal Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 375 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

14. Senior Animal Super Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 400 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

15. Senior Stock (Masters) (Ages 33 & older: min. 375 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead

16. Senor Open (Ages 15 & older) - No weight limit, no rules.

 

Karts (Cage / Champ Style)

  1. Junior Champ Sportsman Purple (Ages 8-10: min. 265 lbs.) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.425" restrictor plate 

(purple)

  2. Junior Champ Sportsman Blue (Ages 11-14 min. 280 lbs.) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.500" restrictor plate 

(blue)

  3. Junior Champ Animal (Ages 11-14: min. 290 lbs.) - 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.500" restrictor plate (blue).

  3. Junior Champ Restricted (Ages 11-14: min. 350 lbs. for flathead/ min. 360 lbs. Animal) - 5 h.p. Briggs 

flathead w/ 0.575" restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505" restrictor plate.

  4. Junior Champ Unrestricted (Ages 11-14: min. 350 lbs. for flathead) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ no restrictor 

plate.

  5. Senior Champ Stock (Ages 15 & older: min. 410 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

  6. Senior Champ Animal (Ages 15 & older: min. 420 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

  7. Wing Karts (Ages 15 & older: min. 410 lbs. for flathead/ min. 420 lbs. Animal) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 

0.575" restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505" restrictor plate.

 

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