Wednesday Night Test & Tune Next at SSP on October 28

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

 

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on October 28 for Big Track Only

 

 

Newberrytown, PA (October 26, 2009) - Back by popular demand, the next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, October 28 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.  There will not be an open test session for the Outback Track on October 28.  The raindate will be Thursday, October 29, 2009.

 

Forecast Update Note - There will be no decision made until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, concerning the status of the Wednesday Night Test & Tune be held at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on October 28.  The "changes or no changes" will be updated on the website (www.sspracing.net) or the SSP hotline (717) 938-9170 at 2:00 p.m..  A text message for those signed up to www.rainedout.com will also be sent at this time.  The SSP office number of (717) 292-1696 will not have any information concerning the event.  Thank you for your support and patience as we hope we are not forced to make any changes to the schedule and can have the event as planned.  If we are forced to postpone the practice, it will be on Thursday, October 29.

 

 

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

 

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the Candy Bowl:

Q: Can I camp at SSP? 

A: Yes, overnight camping is permitted in the parking lot areas however open fires are not permitted.

 

Q: Are there hotels nearby?

A: Yes, there are hotels located at Exit 34 in Yocumtown approximately 2 miles from the speedway.  There are also many fine hotels north of the speedway in Harrisburg and south of the speedway in York.

 

Q: Is there an entry fee for any of the classes?

A: No, there are no entry fees for the event.  Many 600cc Micro Sprint races do have entry fees, but with the great support of J&K Salvage, they have eliminated the need for an entry fee for this special event.  Byers Tires has also support the Thundercar class by helping to increase the winner's share to $500.

 

Q:We have never been there before, so how do we enter the pits?  

A: All haulers enter the pits through the gate at the front of the speedway.  Pit passes may also be purchased at the booths in front of the speedway.  The white building is the sign in for Drivers and Speedway VIP's (Media, Push Trucks, etc.).  The blue building is for those who are not drivers but need to purchase a pit pass.  There are two lines to move people through quickly.

 

Q: What is the age limit for entering the pits?

A: All persons must twelve years of age or older.  Those ages 12, 13 or 14 must provide a copy of their birth certificates.   

 

Q: Where will the various divisions be pitted?

A: The ARDC Midgets will pit in the front pit area as the Micros will pit in the area outside turn two.  This will make it easier for those leaving after the races to go to Linda's Speedway for their rescheduled National Open.  The Thundercars, Legends Cars and Mini Vans will pit in the infield.

 

Q: If there is inclement weather, what number can I call to see if the event has been postponed?

A: On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

 

Q: Is there a raindate?

A: Yes, the next day on Sunday, November 1 with the same time schedule in effect.

 

Q: What is the "Trick or Treating on the Frontstretch"?

A: This is a very popular part of the program in which all fans have the opportunity to meet the cars and stars of the Candy Bowl.  All particpants are encouraged to bring candy for the children to trick or treat from car to car.  Many children in the past have "scored" loads of candy from their heroes.  Adults are also permitted to particpate in the trick or treating only if they are in costume.  Immediately after the trick or treating, the ARDC Midget feature will push off from the frontstretch to start their feature event.

 

Q: Is this the final race of the season for the ARDC Midgets?

A: Yes, the ARDC Midgets feature event will determine the champion for their 2009 season. In years past, the champion was determined on the last lap of the feature which makes the event even more exciting.   Although the battle for the championship is not nearly as close as year's past, many other spots in the top ten could change during the Candy Bowl.

 

Q: How will starting lineups be determined?

A: The ARDC Midgets use their own handicapping system to determine their lineups for both qualifying and feature racing.  The Legends Cars and Mini Vans lineups are derived from the weekly SSP handicapping system.  The Micro Sprints will run heat races with lineups determined from a blind draw.  The first heat race winner will draw a 1, 3, 6 or 9 or 1, 4, 8 (depending on the number of heats) to determine the inversion for the feature.  The Byers Tires Thundercars will only run a feature determined by a blind draw when they sign in at the front pit booth.

 

Q: Is the driver's meeting mandatory?

A: It is not mandatory, but highly recommended as all race procedure rules will take place at the meeting as well as other important information concerning the event.  Those not attending the meeting will have no one else to blame but themselves for understanding the rules or tech procedures if they do not attend.

 

Q: What techincal specification rules will the various divisions compete under?

A: The ARDC Midgets will follow their rulebook as written by their club.  The 600cc Micro Sprints will run under the same general guidelines used by local speedways.  The Legends Cars will run under the specifications as prescribed by INEX.  The Thundercars will compete by the generally accepted rules for both the Lincoln Speedway and Trailways Speedway.  The Mini Vans will run under to 2009 SSP guidelines.

 

Q:  There was a poll taken on the SSP website in September to see what the fans wanted to see as an added division.  Why was there not any divisions added?

A:  There were some things that needed to be worked out between speedway management and ARDC management to confirm the event.  All was worked out, therefore no other divisions were needed for the Candy Bowl.  The information will be used to determine special events at SSP for the 2010 season.

 

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.

 

 

SSP News & Notes Section

 

- Candy Bowl Survey - The beauty of the Candy Bowl is its diversity. Many of the classes have remained the same since the inaugural event in 2005, but it's the fans and drivers that make the event.  And results from a recent poll showed what fans would like to see on the Candy Bowl card.  Although the rotation for the 2009 Candy Bowl will not change, this survey will be used for the special events scheduled throughout the 2010 season at SSP.

 

With more than 800 different respondents, the results are as follows: 

1. Super Sprint Cars (410) - 26.4%

          2. Super Late Models (410) - 24.1%

          3. 358 Sprint Cars - 10.7%

          4. Wingless Midgets - 10.5%

          5. 358 Small Block Modifieds - 10.5%

          6. Super Sportsmen - 4.5%

          7. Classic Cars/American Outlaws - 2.6%

          8. Street Stocks - 2.2%

          9. 305 Sprint Cars - 1.6%

          10. Xtreme Stock Cars - 1.6%

          11. Four Cylinders - 1.6%

          12. Road Warriors - 1.2%

          Other classes receiving less than 1% of the votes include SpeedSTRs, PENNMAR, E-Mods,

                   Go Karts, Tricycles, Truck/SUV Racing, WOW Mini Vans, URC Sprint Cars, Xcel 600 

Modifieds and Sidewinder Sprint Cars.

 

- RainedOut.com Provides SSP Fans and Competitors with Timely Information - By providing a cell phone number, or e-mail address if just as active on-line, messages will be transmitted immediately to wherever you are.  No more calling the cancellation line or guessing on track conditions from miles away, you will be automatically alerted with the status of weather whenever the forecast is questionable.

 

For first time users, just log into www.rainedout.com. Once on the homepage type "Susquehanna Speedway Park" or "SSP Outback Track" (each track requires a separate signup although the same user name/password can be designated) in the box provided at the top. When redirected, select the link below to the chosen track then click "Sign Up Now" to begin.

 

A registration form will appear, fill out the appropriate information and hit enter to submit. A cell phone text message will be received momentarily, offering a validation code that needs to be typed in to complete the registration.

 

- 2009 SSP Schedule of Events -

(Schedule as of October 20, 2009 - Subject to Change)
October 28 (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.); No practice at the Outback Track (Track Winterized) - Raindate, Thursday, Oct. 29.

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.

 

 

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