2012 SSP OUTBACK TRACK SPRING SEASON SET TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY APRIL, 13

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2012 SSP Outback Track Spring Season Set to Begin on Friday, April 13

Two Pre-season Open Practice Sessions Scheduled

Newberrytown, PA (January 20, 2012) After another successful year in 2012, another full season of racing is ready to kick off at the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, April 13. There will be two open practice sessions on Saturday afternoon, April 7 and Wednesday night, April 11.

The open practice sessions will be open to all classes of karts, quarter midgets, lawnmowers and Adult Speedcars. On the Saturday, April 7, the back gate on Kise Mill Road (exit gate during Outback Track races) will open at 1:00 p.m., with practice from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Wednesday night, April 11, the back gate will open at 5:30 p.m. with practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per driver (anyone who practices on the track) and no charge for anyone else entering the pit area for the open practice sessions.

The first race of the 10-race Spring Shoot-Out Series will be Friday night, April 13. The pit gates will open 5:45 p.m. with a driver’s meeting at 7:20 p.m. Open practice begins at 7:00 p.m. and racing action begins at 7:30 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 $20.00 per entry for drivers with the seasonal (Spring/Summer) license. Pit pass fees for the driver are included in the entry fee. Non-license driver’s entry fees will be $25.00. 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 regardless of class entry count. 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 non-drivers at the Outback Track will be $8.00 for everyone ages 18 & older; Teens & Children ages 11 – 17 are $5.00; Children 10 years of age and under are $3.00. Ages 2 & under are admitted free.

The 9-race Summer Shoot-Out Series will begin on Friday, June 22 and conclude on Saturday, September 1. There will be separate point champions crowned from both the Spring and Summer Shoot-Out Series.

Everyone with a pit pass from the Outback Track will receive the $2.00 Repeat Fan Discount towards grandstand tickets for the next night’s racing events at the “Big Track.” Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases at the “Big Track.”.

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, the raceday hotline is (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

Friday Night – Outback Track Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

5:45 p.m. Pit Gates Open (no general admission)

7:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. Practice Begins

7:00 p.m. Driver’s Draw for Position Ends (all entries after 7 p.m. will start at rear

of qualifying event).

7:20 p.m. Driver’s Meeting (Parents welcome to attend as well).

7:30.m. Racing Begins (Heats & Features)

Class Rotation: To Be Announced

“The Outback Track at SSP” 2011 Schedule of Events

Spring Shoot-Out Season Championship:

April 7 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 1:00 p.m.; Practice 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

April 11 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

April 13 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

April 20 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

April 25 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

April 27 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #3 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 4 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

May 11 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #5 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 18 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

May 23 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

May 25 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

June 1 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 8 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Race #9 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 13 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 15 (Fri.) Spring Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

• SSP Outback Track Spring Shoot-Out Season Awards Presentation at the Big track on Saturday night, June 30, 2012

Summer Shoot-Out Season Championship:

June 22 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #1 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

June 27 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

June 29 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #2 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 4 - July 19: Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break)

July 20 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #3 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

July 25 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

July 27 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #4 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

August 3 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #5 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 8 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Aug. 10 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #6 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 17 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #7 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 22 (Wed.) Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Aug. 24 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Race #8 (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

Aug. 31 (Fri.) Summer Shoot-Out Championship Night (Gates open 5:45 p.m.; Racing @7:30 p.m.)

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

• SSP Outback Track Summer Shoot-Out Season Awards Presentation at the Big track on Saturday night, September 15, 2012

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 Novice Blue (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/7/16” restrictor plate (blue).

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

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

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

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

6. 120 Honda Junior Stock 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 beginner’s learning class.

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

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).

4. 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.

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

plate.

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

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

8. 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.

• 2 Cycle Kart Classes to be developed based on interest/participation.

Lawnmowers

1. Flat Head (FH)

2. Live Axke (LA)

3. Overhead Valve (OHV)

Adult Speedcars

Rules available at www.sspracing.net