SSP Wed. Test & Tune on Oct. 14; Plenty of Racing
Remains for 2009
Contact: Lillian Bell
(717) 292-1696
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- 2009 SSP Schedule of Events -
(Schedule as of October 11, 2009 - Subject to Change)
October 14 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
October 17 (Sat.) Fall Finale at the Ouback Track - Quarter Midgets, Karts and Speedcars (Gates open 3:30 p.m.; racing at
6:00 p.m.)
October 23 (Fri.) 6th Annual Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and
Four Cylinder Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Saturday, October 24 (Championship Night will
move to Sunday, October 25).
October 24 (Sat.) 6th Annual Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars
and Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Sunday, October 25.
October 31 (Sat.) Candy Bowl V presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends
Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars Championship & Mini Vans (3:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Sunday,
November 1.
November 7 (Sat.) 6th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro - Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & Small Car Enduro (75 laps) plus Classic
Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 8
January 23, 2010 (Sat.) SSP Awards Banquet and Night of Honor (7:00 p.m.) at the Valencia Ballroom in York, PA (Doors
open at 6:00 p.m.) - Tickets to go on sale in early December.
2010 SSP "Big Track" Events
January 15 - 17 (Fri. - Sun.) York Dirt Trackin' Show at York Fairgrounds in York, PA
January 23 (Sat.) SSP Awards Banquet and Night of Honor (7:00 p.m.) at the Valencia Ballroom in York, PA (Doors
open at 6:00 p.m.) - Tickets to go on sale in early December.
March 27 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.); Gates open at 3:30 p.m.
March 31 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
April 3 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.); Gates open at 3:30 p.m.
April 7 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
April 10 (Sat.) Opening Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and T.B.A. (6:00 p.m.)
The remainder of the 2010 schedule for both the "Big Track" and the "Outback Track" to be released soon.
The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on October 14
Newberrytown, PA (October 12, 2009) - The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, October 14 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."
A raindate, if necessary will be announced.
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.
6th Annual Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Slated for Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24 at SSP
Newberrytown, PA (October 5, 2009) - The popular 2-day 6th Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic returns to the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 featuring the Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and the Four Cylinder Stock Cars. The 50-lap Street Stock Championship Event will pay a possible $28,000-to-win as the winner will receive a guaranteed $3,000 with the chance to win an additional bonus of $25,000 in victory lane through the "Lucky Envelope Contest." 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. 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, October 19, 2009. Other bonus prizes for the Street Stocks are available from Bernheisel Racecars; AFCO Racing Products; Miller's Racing Parts and more.
On Friday night, October 23, the program will consist of warm-ups and qualifying heat races for Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and Four Cylinder Stock Cars. Street Stock heat races are presented by Blazer's Body Shop and pay $25.00 to win, $15.00 for second and $10.00 for third.
Two new events for the Fall Classic this year include a Street Stocks Cash Dash and Tire Changing Contest. The Cash Dash presented by HTMA / W&W Racing Tires will consist of the 1st and 2nd place finishers from each Street Stock heat with the finishing order determining the stating spots for the 50-lap Fall Classic Championship Race on Saturday. The Tire Changing Contest for both the Street Stocks and Xtreme Stocks presented by Miller's Racing Parts in Mechanicsburg will conclude the events on Friday night with the winning team collecting $150.00 for their efforts.
Gates will open on Friday for both the pit area and grandstand area at 5:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 6:30 p.m. with racing action beginning at 7:30 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) $9.00; 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.
Then Saturday, October 24, the show will feature a 50-lap Street Stock feature (all green flag laps with no scheduled fuel stops), 40-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature (all green flag laps with no scheduled fuel stops), 30-lap Four Cylinder Stock Cars feature (all green flag laps with no scheduled fuel stops). There will also be last chance qualifying races for the Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and the Four Cylinder Stock Cars.
The 40-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature event on Saturday will pay $1,000.00 to the winner. All qualifying will be done through heats, C-Main and B-Main events. There will be an inversion drawn for the feature event by the winner of the first heat race. A blind draw will determine the heat race lineups.
The 30-lap Four Cylinder Stock Car feature event will pay $750.00 to the winner. All qualifying will be done through heats, C-Main and B-Main events. There will be an inversion drawn for the feature event by the winner of the first heat race. A blind draw will determine the heat race lineups.
Gates will open on Saturday for both the pit area at 3:30 p.m. and the grandstands at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin 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 $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.
The raindate will be Sunday, October 25 if necessary (Pit Gates Open at 1:00 p.m.; racing at 4:00 p.m.).
Entry forms are available online at sspracing.net or by contacting SSP at (717) 292-1696 or Larry Miller at (717) 574-7107. Specification rules for each division will be enforced according to the Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Flyer also found on the website.
At last year's Fall Classic, Doug Hoffman of Newville only led the final two feet of the race, but it was enough to earn the $3,000 victory in the 50-lap Street Stock main event over Paul Morgan at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday night. The Street Stock feature was one of three divisions featured at the 5th Annual Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic presented in part with Insinger Performance Fuels. Mifflintown's Jason Zook won the Xtreme Stock Car 40 lapper as Dave Leidy Jr. of Neelyton wired the field in the 30-lap Four Cylinder Stock Car feature.
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, October 14. 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 15.
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."
Winners of the Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic:
2004: Kirby Sites (Street Stocks); Eric Hollenbach (Four Cylinder Stock Cars).
2005: Craig Morgan (Street Stocks); Matt Wampler (Xtreme Stock Cars); Larry Stine (Four Cylinder
Stock Cars).
2006: Kirby Sites (Street Stocks); Michael Goodwin (Xtreme Stock Cars); Larry Duvall (Four
Cylinder Stock Cars).
2007: Gary Beward (Street Stocks); Michael Goodwin (Xtreme Stock Cars); Ed Hollenbach (Four
Cylinder Stock Cars).
2008: Doug Hoffman (Street Stocks); Jason Zook (Xtreme Stock Cars); Dave Leidy Jr. (Four
Cylinder Stock Cars).
2009: To be determined on Saturday, October 24, 2009.
Friday, October 23, 2009 - Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Preliminary Night Time Schedule
(Subject to Change: Raindate Saturday, October 24, 2009)
5:00 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members & Non-members - $20.00
5:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) - $18.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $8.00; Children (10 & under) - Free
6:15 p.m. Driver's Meeting - All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)
6:30 p.m. Practice Begins
Rotation: Street Stocks
Four Cylinder Stock Cars
Xtreme Stock Cars
7:30 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Street Stock Qualifying Heat Races (10 laps)
Four Cylinder Stock Car Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Xtreme Stock Car Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Street Stock Cash Dash (6 laps)
Xtreme Stock Car Tire Changing Contest - Frontstretch
Street Stock Tire Changing Contest - Frontstretch
Saturday, October 24, 2009-Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Time Schedule
(Subject to Change - Raindate Sunday, October 25, 2009)
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members & Non-members - $20.00;
4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) - $14.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & 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. Practice Begins
Rotation: Street Stocks
Four Cylinder Stock Cars
Xtreme Stock Cars
6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Street Stocks C-Main (12 laps) - if necessary
Four Cylinder Stock Cars C-Main (10 laps) - if necessary
Xtreme Stock Cars C-Main (10 laps) - if necessary
Street Stocks B-Main (15 laps)
Four Cylinder Stock Cars B-Main (10 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars B-Main (12 laps)
Street Stocks Championship Feature (50 laps)
Four Cylinder Stock Cars Championship Feature (30 laps)
Xtreme Stock Cars Championship Feature (40 laps)
· Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
J&K Salvage Candy Bowl V on Tap for Saturday, October 31
Newberrytown, PA (October 8, 2009) - The 5th Annual Candy Bowl presented by J&K Salvage of York will be held on Saturday, October 31. This event will feature the wingless ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars, Lincoln/Trailways Speedway Thundercars and Mini Vans. Before the midget feature begins, the cars and drivers in all divisions will be brought to the frontstretch for the children in costumes to trick or treat. This will also be a great opportunity for everyone to visit their favorite drivers to get pictures and autographs. The raindate will be Sunday, November 1 with the same time schedule, if necessary.
The Thundercars race is presented by Byers Tires and will pay $500.00 to the winner.
Gates will open for the pit area at 12:30 p.m. and grandstand area at 1:00 p.m. Practice begins at 2:15 p.m. with racing action beginning at 3:00 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 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 Candy Bows presented by J&K Salvage:
2005: Mike Miller (ARDC Midgets); Cody Darrah (600cc Micro Sprints); Duane Watson
(Thundercars); Kory Sites (Street Stocks); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Greg Updegraff
(Xtreme Stock Cars); Kendra Knaub (Women on Wheels Stock Cars); Butch Richcreek (Mini Vans); Penney Repp (Women on Wheels School Buses).
2006: Ray Bull (ARDC Midgets); Ben Murphy (600cc Micro Sprints); Craig Wagaman (Thundercars);
Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans); Kendra Knaub (Women on Wheels Stock Cars).
2007: Eric Heydenreich (ARDC Midgets); Brent Marks (600cc Micro Sprints); Craig Wagaman
(Thundercars); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Mike Taft (Mini Vans); Kendra Knaub (Women
on Wheels Stock Cars).
2008: Randy Monroe Jr. (ARDC Midgets); Jimmy Brookens (600cc Micro Sprints); Sam Gallagher
(Thundercars); Stephen Nederostek (Legends Cars); Richard Day (Mini Vans); Kendra Knaub
(Women on Wheels Stock Cars).
2009: To be determined on Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Saturday, October 31, 2009 - Time Schedule (Subject to Change)
(Raindate: Sunday, November 1, 2009 - Same time schedule)
12:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: $25.00.
1:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) - $14.00; Seniors (60 &
older) & Young Adults (11-17) - $12.00; Children (10 & under) - Free
2:00 p.m. Driver's Meeting - All Divisions (Turn One Pit Grandstands)
2:15 p.m. Practice Begins
Rotation: ARDC Wingless Midgets
Thundercars
600cc Micro Sprints
Legends Cars
Mini Vans
3:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
ARDC Wingless Midget Heat Races (8 laps)
600cc Micro Sprint Heat Races (6 laps)
Legends Cars Heat Races (6 laps)
ARDC Wingless Midget Consolation Race (8/10 laps) - if necessary
600cc Micro Sprint Consolation Race (6/8 laps) - if necessary
Legends Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) - if necessary
Susquehanna Recyclers Mini Van Feature (10 laps)
Byers Tires Thundercars Feature (25 laps) - all cars entered to start the feature
Trick or Treating - All Cars to Frontstretch
ARDC Wingless Midget Feature (20 laps)
600cc Micro Sprint Feature (20 laps)
Legends Cars Feature (15 laps)
Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report
Turkey 200 Presented by Keller Williams Realty on Saturday, November 7 to Close Out the 2009 SSP Racing Season
Newberrytown, PA (September 24, 2009) - On Saturday afternoon, November 7, the Susquehanna Speedway Park will host the 6th Annual Turkey 200 presented by Keller Williams Realty to close out its 2009 racing season. Also the Classic Cars and Mini Vans will take to the track before the Enduro events. The Big Car (8-Cylinder) Enduro event will follow the specifications for the Xtreme Stock Car division that ran weekly at SSP during the 2009 season. There will also be a Small Car (4/6-Cylinder) Enduro will follow the SSP Road Warrior rules (a.k.a. Strictly Stocks at other speedway). Although the 6-cylinders are not permitted in the regular season Road Warrior division, the class will follow the same rules with the exception that the 6-cylinder engine is permitted. Each competitor must supply their own scorer. There will be a separate meeting for all scorers at 12:30 p.m.
The Big Car (8 Cylinder/XSC) Enduro event will be 125 laps regardless of the number of entries. The purse payout will be based on entry numbers: 75 or more entries: 1. $1,500.00; 2. $600.00; 3. $500.00; 4. $300.00; 5. $250.00 / 61 - 74 entries: 1. $1,250.00; 2. $550.00; 3. $400.00; 4. $250.00; 5. $200.00 / 51 - 60 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $500.00; 3. $325.00; 4. $200.00; 5. $150.00 / 41 - 50 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $400.00; 3. $250.00; 4. $150.00; 5. $125.00 / 31 - 40 entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $300.00; 3. $175.00; 4. $125.00; 5. $100.00 / 30 or less entries: 1. $1,000.00; 2. $250.00; 3. $125.00; 4. $100.00; 5. $75.00.
The Small Car (4/6-Cylinder) Enduro event will be 75 laps regardless of the number of entries for each class. Both types of cars will be run in the same race with separate payouts for the 6-cylinders and 4-cylinders. The purse payout will be based on entry numbers per group (separate pay for 4-cylinders and 6-cylinders): 75 or more entries: 1. $1000.00; 2. $500.00; 3. $400.00; 4. $300.00; 5. $250.00 / 61 - 74 entries: 1. $750.00; 2. $400.00; 3. $300.00; 4. $200.00; 5. $175.00 / 51 - 60 entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $300.00; 3. $250.00; 4. $150.00; 5. $125.00 / 41 - 50 entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $250.00; 3. $200.00; 4. $125.00; 5. $100.00 / 31 - 40 entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $200.00; 3. $150.00; 4. $100.00; 5. $ 75.00 / 30 or less entries: 1. $500.00; 2. $150.00; 3. $100.00; 4. $ 75.00; 5. $ 50.00.
Pre-entry for the event is encouraged but not mandatory. A Pre-entry with the fee must be postmarked by Monday, November 2, 2009. All entries postmarked on or after Tuesday, November 3, 2009 will be higher fee. Entries will be taken on the day of the event. The starting positions for the Turkey 200 Enduros will be aligned through a blind draw at the pit gate on the day of the event. As an extra bonus, all pre-entrants will be able to draw a second time for a starting position if he or she does not like their first draw for position. However, the entrant must take the second drawn spot regardless of whether or not it is a better starting position. Entry forms may be found at www.sspracing.net or contact (717) 292-1696 and leave an address or fax number for an entry.
Gates will open for both the pit area and grandstand area at 11:00 a.m. with racing action beginning at 1:00 p.m.
General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Saturday are Adults (ages 18-59) $12.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $10.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $20.00 for everyone with the minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 14 years of age. A copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 14 to 17. The Entry Fee for the Driver includes the pit pass with the entry.
Point championships for the Classic Cars and Mini Vans will conclude with the Turkey 200 event. The raindate for the event will be Sunday, November 8.
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.
Previous Winners of the Turkey 200:
2004: Charlie Pensinger (200 lap Enduro); Harold Ebaugh (School Bus).
2005: Dave Yingst (200 lap Enduro); Butch Richcreek (Mini Vans); Jeff Ebersole (School Bus).
2006: Michael Goodwin (200 lap Enduro); Glenn Elliott (Classic Cars); George Danner (Mini Vans);
Van Baker (School Bus).
2007: Michael Goodwin (150 lap Enduro); Glenn Elliott (Classic Cars); Paul Bacchus (PENNMAR
Vintage); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans); Brandt Fink (School Bus).
2008: Don Murphy (125 lap Big Car Enduro); Buddie Jeffers (75 lap Small Car Enduro); Brian Diehl
(Classic Cars); Kenny Latz (Mini Vans).
2009: To be determined on Saturday, November 7, 2009.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 - Time Schedule
(Subject to Change; Raindate - Sunday, November 8, 2009)
11:00 a.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members & Non-Members - $20.00;
11:00 a.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18-59): $12.00; Seniors (60 & older) &
Young Adults (11 - 17) $10.00; Children (10 & under) Free.
12:20 p.m. Driver's Meeting (Turn 1 Pit Grandstands)
· All divisions pit on outside in the front except the Enduro cars.
12:30 p.m. Scorer's Meeting (Main Grandstand Behind the Flagstand)
12:45 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order)
Rotation: Classic Cars
Mini Vans
1:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem
Classic Cars Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)
Mini Van Feature (10 laps)
Classic Cars Feature (15 laps)
Turkey 200 Enduro for Small Cars (4/6 Cylinders Stock Cars) (75 laps)
Turkey 200 Enduro for Big Cars (8 Cylinder Stock Cars) (125 laps)
* Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.
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